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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19
THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.
The Society of the Sons to Determine
Their Natal Day.

The high noon meeting at welcker's next
Thursday of the Society of the Sons Of the
American Revolution promises to be par
dcularly interesting, not only as the an
nual election of officers under the new con-
sutution takes place then, but also thers
will be test of strength between the mem
bers whether to make the beginning or close
or the revolutionary war their natal day
Some have wearied of celebrating one man
always and claim a glorious event in which
the whole nation participated is better; so
one set says Yorktown and October 10
would be choice In this latitude and another
are FOR Lexington and April 49, with It's
shot that was heard round the world So
the New Engianders calamity vote for
Yorktown, and the southerners, not to be
outdone, vote for Concord. But all agree
that the usual sum shall be added to the
permanent building fund.- so the Contt
Mental Hall so long dreamed Of may find
a firm foundation before the end OF the
century.
Prof. Clark promises to try to have the
handsome official certificates of those re-
Gently requesting them at the earliest pos
siDle date. So IL is hoped to deliver them
on the I'D. The financial statement will
include the whole history of the society
curing the past four years. so far as IL has
not been given by the historian. And the
year book committee are all prepared to do
Whatever the society desires.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19
ADJUSTMENTS.

The Philharmonic Club.-The last rhil-
harmonic Club concert OF the season will he
given Wednesday evening at the Universal
list Church. Mr.. Herman c. Rakemann will
play the first movement of wieniawskf's
second violin concerto. the piano accompa-
niment being played by Mrs. Ernest Lent
Mr.. j. j. Costello. whose fine baritone voice
has been greatly developed by two years
study In the New York conservatory since
he sang in the St. Matthew's quatet here
two years ago, will be heard in several
songs. among them Mr. Rakemaan's I'D
Live in the Heart of the Storm" and Mr.
Lents. THE Land O. Used TO be-" Mrs.
Lent will play LISTS famous second Hun
garian rhapsodie. and the club will play
Gade's trio in F. Mr. Rakemann, NJ. Lent
Mr.. Crandall and Mr.. Fischer will PLAY the
allegro Of Mendelsohn's string quatet,
opers A. Mr.. Lent will give an air by
caesar Cut, and Peppers Vito" for cello.
The program will conclude with a new quin-
tet for piano, two violins, viola and cello
by Mr.. Lent 1t will be seen that the pro-
gram includes a good deal in the way Of
with the interest to hear Mr.. Costello again.
ana the other fine numbers will make the
evening an interesting one.
Grossmfth Recftals.-Mr. George Gros-
smith, who made a great reputation on the
lyric stage at the Savoy Theate-, London
where he created and sung for twelve years
leading parts in the Gilbert and Sullivan
operas notably Sir Joseph Porter in
'Pinafo-e" for 700 nights), Will give another
OF MS humorous and musical recitals at
Metzerott Hall on Wednesday evening. Mr.
Grossmith fs born comedian and a very
ciever pianist as well. and in his monolosue
entertainments has no rival The usages of
nigh society furnish nch material for hts
keen sense OF humor. and the points he
makes always with good nature enI good
uaste) find the fullest appreciation with
snose who are enrolled among the "4oa"
Inc program that he will give includes
.nree sketches: The Art of Enterta.ning,"
depicting the misery which often attends
social gatherings; How 1 Discovered
America, musical Renaissance founded
on MI Grossmith's experiences in this
country last season. and the "Paderews,i
Craze. with numerous songs. illusrra tons
either Concert.-The second concert by
the Columbia Either Club viii be given to-
n ansn. a. tne National Rifles Armory. An
attractive program will be presented and
The attendance should be large.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19

Mr.. Theodore Roosevelt in a recent letter
to the American Citizen of ST. Paul, a paper
opposed to the A. p. A, says regarding the
American spirit: 1T gives me pleasure to
write word in commentator Of the spirit
of true Americanism. True Americanism is
as absolutely alien to know -nothinyism on
the one hand. as 1t is to every form of for
eignism on the other Every foreigner who
comes to this country is in honor bound to
become an American citizen pure and sim
pie. without any qualification. He has no
business to bring into our American politi-
cal life the questions of European politics.
and especially the religious and race rival
ries of Europe. He Is bound not to act as
an Irishman or German, Englishman or
Scandinavian, but purely as an American"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19
The Ford's Theater Clerks.

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
In your issue Of last Saturday. February
H. appears an article setting forth the ract
That at the close Of the present fiscal year
Two hundred or more clerks were to be
dropped from the rolls of the records ana
pensions division Of the War Department
most Of them, presumably, men who were
employed in the Ford's Theater building an
the time of Its collapse. In making the list
OF the people who are to be dropped IL is
sincerely to be hoped Secretary Lamont Will
not include any of the men who went down
In that terrible crash, many of whom re-
ceived injuries from which II may take
years to recover. and all probably received
shocks to their nervous systems that will
totally unfit them for work necessary 10
support their wives and little ones in new
nelds OF labor. Long training has made
them peculiarly efficient in the work they
nave In hand, and they can do It fully as
Wen as men with stronger bodies and stead
Ter nerves. Unless a man is really inconn-
petent, Secretary Lamont should think
twice before adding that mans name to the
list. II he was one Of the unfortunates who
came out OF the ruins that morning, dusty.
ragged. broken and bruised. r.
February Ii, 1894.
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CONGREGATIONAL CONFERENCE.
To BE Held Tomorrow in Baltimore
The Washington Churches.


The Washington Churches.
The Washington conference of the Con-
gregational Churches and the council of
Congregational Churches has been called to
install Rev. Edward Tallmadge Roat as
pastor of the Second Congregational Church
of Baltimore tomorrow. The morning ses-
sion will be taken up with an examination
of the candidate. Rev. Mr.. Roat.
The afternoon session will consist of re-
ports from the Maryland churches, the
churches Of the District of Columbia. read
by G. A. l.. Merrefeld of Washington, and
the Virginia churches, by A. P. Eastman.
This will be followed by addresses on The
Kings Business; What 1t Is and What
Preparation is Needed" by Rev. B. w.
Pond, j. f. Johnson, ]. w. Somerville and
Irving p. Jude.
Prof j. l.. Ewell Of Howard University
Will read paper on the History of Mis-
sions in the Hawaiian Islands,"
The public service of installation will be
held in the evening The invocation will be
conducted by Rev. DR.. Rankin, president Of
Howard University, followed by Scripture
reading by Rev. b. N. Seymour of this
city The sermon will be preached by Rev.
George Alexander. d. D.. pastor of Uni
versity Place Presbyterian Church, New
York city. The prayer Of installation will
be conducted by Rev. S. NJ. Newman, D.
D., pastor of First Congregational Church,
this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19

Encouraged by their success in the DAYS
Of last week, the managers Of the fair that
the members Of the Georgetown Cycle Club
are holding at the Light Infantry Armory
have arranged a program Of unusual at
Effectiveness for their second and final
week. Tonight will be devoted to the
business public" and Mr. H. A. Rhine will
contribute to their entertainment by some
feats of fancy riding. Tomorrow evening
the usual crowd will be augmented by the
arrival OF the employees of Woodward &
Lothrop. the Palais Royal, Lansburgh &
Brother, Boston Variety Store, and Chas.
Baum. The Imperial Banjo and Mandolin
Club will furnish music. Tn Wednesday
night members of the various athletic clubs
are to be the special guests, and Messrs.
Rhine and Proctor will play a game of
cycle pole, and do some fancy riding
Thursday, being the anniversary of WASH
ington's birthday, win be specially cele-
brated. In addition to the regular evening
session of the fair, there will be matinee
at o'clock, to which children will be adj
mitted free Miss Elsie Lower will do some
fancy dancing. Friday night will be for
ladies. VINO will be given free admission.
The Imperial Club will play, a quartet will
sing, and the commissioned officers Of the
District militia will engage in a competf-
tive drill for a gold medal
The fair will close on Saturday night with
appropriate exercises. This will be 'cy-
clers' night" and after the regular events
of the evening there will be an auction
sale.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19
The Musk Oxen.

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
1t gave me much satisfaction to learn
through The Star of the 10Th instant that
the National Geological Park Of this city
was likely to receive several live specimens
Of the musk OK (Ovtbos moschatus). The
addition of this rare and interesting animal
to the park will prove of interest to all stu
dents of natural history, and be to the ever
lasting credit of Prof. Langley for his effort
to secure specimens in time to preserve the
species.
The habitat Of the musk OK is gradually
narrowing down to a comparatively small
territory. In former times it inhabited ST.
IBERIA. Germany. France and England, as
evidenced by fossil remains. AT the pres
ent day 1t ranges only in the most northern
parts of America, on the barren grounds"
between the sixtieth parallel and the Arc
tic sea.
The herd of liamas secured on the cold
and bleak ranges of the Andes mountains,
South America, at an elevation of about TO-
100 feet. has been at the Geological Park for
considerably over year and seems to thrive
In this climate. The food of the llama Is
similar to that of the musk OK. consisting of
lichens on the higher ranges and a coarse
grass in the valleys. The change in climate,
&c. from their former lofty home to this
was probably about the same as that to be
experienced by the musk oxen.
The writer of the article in The Star was
undoubtedly correct when he stated that
so for as known, no geological park or me-
nagerie in this country or Europe is known
to possess living specimen" referring to
the musk OK. But he was much mistaken
In saying that the only stuffed specimen
of the animal in the United States was one
presented by DR.. Kane to the Philadelphia
Academy of Sciences. Here in our own
city. at the National Museum, one can see
magnificent group of musk oxen. said to
be mounted In truly lifelike attitudes Be-
sides this group and the specimen in Phila-
delphia. there are two in New York city,
one at Albany, n. Y. and another in Har-
ward College. Cambridge, Mass. One of
those In New York city is said to be the
largest In this country or Europe Its
length from nose to stern is feet inches:
height at fore shoulder, { feet 8 inches.
CHARLES H. COE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19
CITY AND DISTRICT.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Albaugh's Grand Opera House.-Mr. and
Mrs Sidney Drew, presenting Mrs. John
Drew in The Rivals
Monkey"
Academy OF Music.-"The Private Secre-
tary."
Harris BiJou Theater.-"t'ast Mail"
kernans Lyceum Thester.-''Soutn Be-
fore the War"
Metzerott Music HaI.-Annual Conven-
con OF the National American Woman's
Suffrage Association.
Washington Light Infantry Armory-
Georgetown Cycle Clubs Grand Fair and
Cycle Show
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19
Two Street Accidents,

A six-year-old son of Philip Marslin was
knocked down and run over by a hack at
18th and G streets northwest last evening
and seriously injured.
Last evening Harris Boyer was struck
and injured by grip car at Sd street and
pennsylvania avenue northwest and was
taken to the Emergency Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19

The Temperance Union, officers and vet
Grams of the home were entertained Friday
night by Prof Geo. II. Pray. prestidigi-
tateur. His sleight-of-hand performances
were so neatly done the most practiced eye
could not detect the deception. His feats of
balancing are wonderful, and the skill he
has attained in oriental exercises and silver
Dell ringing Is marvellous. Mr.. Pray was in
unreasonable prison, where his clever
tricks cheered the dropping spirits of his
comrades. Messrs. Yenndt, Currier, Ram
seyer and Reed of the Tuxedo Mandolin,
Violin and Guitar Club OF Chicago were
present. Their music is of high order and
received the applause it merited. Piano So
10. Miss Kenner; bass solo. NJ. McCauiey
and recitation by Miss Lockwood were ap-
preciated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19
Death of Mrs. Schrader.

Mrs Anna Schrader. wife of Mr. Fred. F..
Schrader. popular newspaper man Of this
city and a member of the Post staff, died at
her home, 1925 Vermont avenue, Friday,
after an illness of several weeks Up to
within few hours of her death Mrs
Schrader was supposed to be rapidly recover
ing from a recent dangerous operation. An
unlooked-for complication ensued at an
early hour Friday morning, however, and
despite all efforts she sank rapidly and died
at 1890 o'clock
Because or unexpected DELAYS en- route,
the father Of Mrs. Anna Schrader, his
only child. will not reach the city until
this evening. Therefore the funeral of Mrs.
Schrader has been postponed until 4 o'clock
tomorrow afternoon, from her late resi-
dence, 1926 Vermont avenue
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19
Riker'a Bond Suit.

Judge Bradley, Saturday afternoon, order
ed that Carroll L. Riker, whose application
for mandamus to compel Secretary Car
Isle to issue to him all or part of the $780,
0O0.0G0 of bonds was dismissed a few DAYS
ago, deposits5O to cover the expense of appeal
noted by Riker to the Court of Appeals
Mr.. Riller, 1t is understood, left the city
for Chicago Friday evening, but he stated
that the amount would be deposited I'm
less advanced. the case will not be reached
in the appellate court for a month or more
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19
The Emergency HOSPITAL,

The board of directors OF the Emergency
Hospital at special meeting adopted reso-
buttons OF respect to the memory of the late
b. III. Warder. and made acknowledgment
OF the following donations to the hospital:
William Gait. 500; Mrs McIlhenny, 800;
Thomas Somerville & Sons. plumbers sup
plies; quantities OF old muslin from various
persons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19
Coliexe Class Reuuion.

The third annual reunion of the Spen-
cerian College. class of 81. at McCauley's
Hall. was called to order by the vice pres
tdent. Mr.. George A. Martin. The Off
GERS elected for the ensuing year we've:
President. George A. Martin; vice presi-
dent, Clyde c. Lamond; secretary, VIM J.
Tucker; treasurer. Bertha o. Dyer; speak,
er. MIR. Conn; essayist. Clara E. Walter;
Lady historian. Emma X. Mohler; gentle
man historian. Adam A. Weschler After
the literary program the remainder Of the
evening was spent in dancing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19
BUSINESS MEMS RECEPTION.
The Annual Affair Of the Board OF
Trade of This City.

The Washington board of trade will give
a reception to it's members and guests in
the National Rifles Armory tomorrow
evening from to II o'clock In former
years the board gave each winter a formal
banquet. but the plan has been changed
this year and this reception has been ar
ranged to take Its place. Music will be
furnished by the Marine Band and refresh
ments will be served. Invitations have
been extended to the members Of Con-
gress, the cabinet, and the judiciary, as
well as to the business men Of Washington,
and judging from the number of accept
ances so far received there will be a most
distinguished crowd of officials and mer-
chants present, and the members of the
various committees are exerting themselves
to make this innovation such a success that
1T may be repeated with profit in the fu-
ture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19
A Wonderful HtcvcIe

Prof. Albert. the champion 1OO-mile Ii
cyelist, gave an interesting exhibition Sat-
urday afternoon in front of Wizards of a
new style wheel which could be manipu-
lated both by the hands and feet at the
same time. By a single movement of the
handle bar the machine was propelled more
than forty feet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19
Boys Form an Association.

The boys Of Lansburgh & Bro held
meeting at 913 X street northwest last
Thursday and organized the Boys Mutual
Relief Association. electing the following
officers: President. j. Heideman: vice presi-
dent, F. Riordan; secretary, W. Pallas;
treasurer. W. Michaelis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19
Saturday Afternoons Lecture.

Surgeon General George NJ. Sternbere
u s. A. at the National Museum, Satur-
day afternoon. delivered the first of the
series of Saturday afternoon lectures under
the joint auspices of the AnthropologicaI
ana Geological Societies. his subject being:
heiauons or Man and Mlcrobe." The lee
lures will be delivered in the lecture han
OF the National Museum every Saturday
AFTERNOON, from 40 to $50 o'clock. and are
complimentary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19

The annual election Of the National Capt.
tai Press Club was held Saturday, the polls
closing at midnight. The result was an
nounced as follows: President John p Mil
Ter; vice president, Jerome j. WILDER; secre-
tary. c. NJ. Stadden; treasurer. Dan Curry;
board Of governors. to serve three years,
w. r. Bell, F. A. G. Handy, X. b. Mat
thews: to serve two years. Jay F. Durham
Hobart Brooks; to serve one year, A. w.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19
Another Worlds Fufr Fire.

Another worlds fair fire broke out yester-
day afternoon in the east wing of the
Illinois state building. 1t was undoubtedly
of incendiary origin. Prompt response on
the part of the fire department prevented
damage to any great extent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19

John w. Hayes. general secretary-treas-
urer Of the Knights of Labor. has issued
the following notice.
Brothers T. v. Powderly. past general
master workman; A. w. Wright and John
Devlin of the late general executive board
have entered suit against the order of the
Knights of Labor for balances of salary
which they claim are due them. This notice
is published to prevent any cred.,nce being
given to unreliable statements that may be
made in the public press If by decree Of
court II is learned that the order Is indebted
in any way to these claimants the order is
and will be fully able to meet any Just
claims"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19
Transfers of Real Estate.

Deeds in fee have been filed as follows.
F. s. Presbrey to B. h Warner. LOT Sc
Widows Mite; s.. w. T. warthcn to Britt
ton Hays. sub 50. SO. ss2; s.. E. q. BreuhI
ct al to Anna c. Breuhl, pit 3, 81. At: s..
w. n BROKER to c. Edelin,. sub c, 50. 3.
OF 1853; $500. A. H. Bell to T. N. Fields.
sub u, 50. SGD; s.. Amanda f. Fishe- to
n. NJ Walton, sub IS. blk. Is. lie Droit
r ark; y A. Donath 20 E. Hahy, sub So.
50. I23; 1890. Charles White, jr, TO ]. r
Cain. tr.. subs la to $50. So G2s; s.. J. D.
Fen. Jr., to Hannah J. Fell, lot IL, so. 4s5.
and pit 3. 50. 427: =. Thomas eastman 70
John Murphy. pit II. SO. 500: $. n. II.
DuvaIl ct al. to j. H. Whiteside lot IL. so
1895; - c. Dodge ct al to y. II. Duyaif
do; ;. j. B. Johnson to J. c. Roberta
lot As, blk. 8. lie Droit Park; S4UH. g
Ridout ct al. to c. V. Riley, lot ~, blk. 2.
lexington; 4,o50. c. V. Riley 70 r. e.
Fitzgerald. do; -. A. E. Randle to Mar
garet Z. Moreland. lot q. blk. 0, Congress
Heights; 500. c. Worthington to Mary
Muntz. pit. 103. SO. 124; 81, $50. Minnie s
Riley to ]. H. Hester. pit 40. W. 400: s..
J. w. Thompson to Katie H Kearney. sub
217, SO. 1904; $500. c. d. Maxwell to Rosa
F. Fairfax. sub 90. 50. BAL: =. J. d. Free.
tr., to Hannah ]. Free. lot L.. 81. 4s5, and
pt. g. So Az; 3. d. 8. Mackail to Scott
Nesbet, sub g. so. ~; 81 P. ". Christman
to J. c. Roberts. pit 2 SO. 40; =.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19
Senator PETER mt Foundry Cburch

Senator Pe6er at Foundry Church,
large audience listened to an address
by Senator PETER at Foundry NJ. e. Church
last evening. his subject being mutual in
Independence He drew a graphic picture
of wall around the national capital
founding his thought upon the golden rule
His references to untaxed diamonds the
power Of the money kings and the evil Of
saloons were heartily applauded
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19
Epworth Church Entertainment.

This evening the ladies OF the Epworth
Church. 7th and a northeast. Will give an
entertainment for the benefit of the church,
the program including lecture on Hawaii.
with stereopticon views of the island and
OF the Chicago worlds fair
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19
Closing Sale Of European Antfaues On
"ednesttny Next

Messrs. bowling * Co. will hold a clos
Ing sale of European antiques on Wednes-
day, the list instant, when some of the most
important pieces will be closed out IL am
and pm. are the hours do not fail to take
advantage of this closing sale. Galleries,
612 T. street-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19
sHEErz.s CANDIES REDUCED.

The ten days sale OF SHEETZ'S famous
35 AND 6O-CENT MIXTURES for Is
CENTS pound is producing wonderful re-
suits. Crowded all the time. If you want
these delicious corrections at the reduced
price. better get them soon. All CAM
DIES fresh every day.
SHEETZ, 10TH AND F SITS. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19
Medical Director Gihon.s Pnper.

This evening, Medical Director A. l.. Gil
hon. u s. navy. will read paper at the
Army and Navy Club. at o'clock,
the subject of which will be ION Doctors in
General. One Doctor in Particular-Surgeon
Genei al Benjamin Rush of the Revolution
AIRY ARMY"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19
Luther Benson ON 1ntemperance.

Luther Benson lectured last night at the
First Congregational Church on the Evils
Of 1ntemperance." The lecture was under
the auspices Of the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union. Mrs. Griffith president
of the union. opened the meeting with q
few remarks. Mr.. Benson said that ne
never regretted having done kind act, and
that should he offend anybody by calling
things by their proper names he would be
the first to ask forgiveness. A tiger would
be just as dangerous, even were he called
butterfly. Alcohol had no head to think,
no eyes to see, no ears to hear the shrieks
for mercy of its dying victims. AT this
moment there are one million drunkards
staggering about in America, slaves to the
most cruel master that can be conceived"
The remedy for intemperance must be
found in education which would teach that
alcohol is a poison which taints and cor
rupts every fluid OF the human body He
alleged that alcohol was not a good medi-
cine. and spoke at some length to substan-
tate his position. Mr.. Benson's lecture was
received with laughter. applause and, at
times. with tears. 1t was a great effort
and will probably have a good effect on the
morals Of those who heard it
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19
Atlantic City

Can best be reached by the Royal Blue Line
train leaving B. and o. station 1870 noon,
arriving at Atlantic City 5:27 pm. Round
trip tickets are on sale at b. and o. ticket
offices.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19
Exhibition of Paintings by Parker

Mr.. V. G. Fischer 500 18th street, opened
today, February 10, an exhibition of paint
ings by Mr.. Parker Mann.-Advt.