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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-05
BLAMES THE CHURCH.
A COlOred Minister Expresses His
Views on the Negro Problem.

Views on the Negro Problem.
Church. Georgetown, preached a sermon
yesterday on the condition of the negro in
America and the agencies necessary to
his salvation. He claimed that the Chris
tan church was mainly responsible for the
woes of the colored people. His text was
taken from Psalm iii:1,23; Lord, how are
mine enemies increased; many are they that
rise up agairst me-" He regretted that it
had become necessary for him to criticise
the Christian church. He felt GER
tain that many healthful changes
had OF late been wrought in the condi-
ton OF the negro. He had hoped that the
dreadful ills through which his people had
passed, such as lynchings and burnings,
had come to an end, but the press was
once more filled with accounts of these
barbarities."
Il must, with bowed head and SORROW
full heart, acknowledge that the church of
our land, although it processes to be in
direct communion with God, is much to
blame for many of the obstacles in the
path Of negro progress. 1 assert that a
because he is black Is not the church of
God. and that Christianity that teaches
its followers to look with contempt upon
those who are burdened with wrongs is
not the Christianity that the Lord Jesus
sought to establish
would never have existed here, that there
would have been no fratracidal war, and
there would have been no social, political
or religious determinations against the
colored people, had these wrongs not been
Endorsed by the Christian church There
would have been few roastings, and other
inhuman fortunes against a people ground
under the heel of prejudice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-05
ADJUSTMENTS.

Boston Symphony Orchestra.-The concert
to be given at Metzerott Hall tonight by
the Boston Symphony Orchestra will be
thoroughly enjoyable, as the appearance
of this excellent body of musicians in this
city is always warmly welcomed. The new
conductor. Mr.. Emil Pauer, has proved
himself thorough musician, and has al
ready obtained a firm hold upon every
community that the orchestra visits. The
program, which has already been pub
lished, is one which will prove satisfac-
tory.
THE Three Dukes."-A dress rehearsal
of 1.-The Three Dukes" the comic opera
which is to be presented at the New Ma
tional Theater tomorrow afternoon for the
benefit of the Emergency Hospital, was
held at the theater yesterday afternoon
and passed off very satisfactorily. Seats
are now upon sale at Metzerott's and Ellis
music stores, and the number already sold
indicates that there will be large atten-
dance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-05
The Shakespeare Club.

The Shakespeare Club met on Saturday
evening at the residence of Mrs. A. G.
Adams, No. 947 Rhode Island avenue.
Richard II, act /, was read in class by the
club, after the transaction Of accumulated
business, followed by the following niscel-
laneous program: Recitation, 'Au Revoir, "
by Miss Anita Schade; recitation, "Cassan-
dra Brown" Miss ]. Z. Thompson; recita-
ton, "Grattan's Reply to Mr.. Corey" by
Mr.. Alfred Barker; reading, The Fishing
Party" and interviewing the Conductor, "
by Mr.. w. II. Conley; recitation. "Yester-
day and Today" by Mrs Emily Hort; read
ing, When Sissy Starts to Play" by Mr.,
]. II. Whitaker; reading, Henry w, part 2
act 3. scene 1, by MIR. H. III. Gilfry; I'm
easy Rests the Head that Wears a Crown, "
Scotch vs. English, discussion, by Mrs
George A. Myers; anecdote of Irving WIS.,
itfng Avon. by Mr.. ]. II. Whitaker; recita-
ton, John, Robert, Peter and Paul." by
Mrs. L. Crandall. In the absence of the
president, Miss Amy Clement Leavitt, vice
president, presided.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-05
Science and Faith.

The theme of Rev. A. q. Rogers or the
Church of Our Father yesterday morning
was the creed of the agnostic. He said that
an agnostic does not believe anything ex-
cept what has been demonstrated, and Hulk
ley, Tindall, Darwin and other scientists
are referred to by this class as being their
greatest opponents. While the scientist
rfdicules the faith OF Christian, yet he
himself INDUCES in faith, which is the very
foundation stone of all his laws and reason
ings. Matthew Arnold, in a poem, admits
that there is future and a promise of Il
higher and better world to come. Liberal
ism Of belief has not tended to impair the
work of the Christian Church, and the ag-
nostic is actuated in his views more by a
dissemination to investigate than anything
else.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-05
AMERICAN REVOLUTION.
Members Getting Ready for the An
nual Election of Officers.

nual Election of Officers.
This is the last month of the year for
the Society of Sons, and the changes adopt
ed by the National Society at its meeting
in Chicago compels similar action here,
SO there will be several meetings this month.
The committee of general welfare COM
posed of Gen. j. G. Breckenridge, DR.. G..
Brown Goode, Prof. OTIS T. Mason, Mr.. II.
g. Ogden, Mr.. w. A. De Caindry, Prof.
}. X. Eastman. MIR. Bernard r. Green,
Gen. Geo. ii. SHIELDS. President l.. NJ. Gal
iauoet and Col Jonn Bell brownIow, VINO
are chairmen of the other standing COM
mittees. Is called for the 9TH. The commit
tee on the revision of the constitution. COM
posed OF Gen. Shields, Gen. Greedy and Mr..
Tracy, have their report prepared and in
print to submit to the meeting Of the So
ciety called for the 10th in their rooms in
the Glover building, when the applications
of Rev. Charles w. Baldwin, Gilbert An
drew Clark, John Kurtz, Nj. D., Henry
Warner Martin, and Thomas Neale Pen
rose, U. s. N, for membership will be con-
sidered finally. There is some correspon-
dence now between the two societies as to
the possibility of some public celebration
February -, as that is the day for the
annual election of officers, and the thirteen
members of the board of management rep
resenting the original thirteen states of
the American Union.
There is a good deal of interest now in
the preparation of the annual reports which
will be submitted en- the I'D, at noon, and
the year book showing the name and de-
scent and services of every member is all
ready to go to press as soon as a majority
OF the whole society signify to the regis
trar their desire to receive a copy; and
there is a sentiment taking form that there
were brave men before Agamemnon and 1t
would be only creditable to have the graves
of our revolutionary soldiers marked and
cared for in national cemeteries in the most
careful manner. In some states the public
schools are now showing special regard for
our revolutionary events and displaying
particular regard for the national colors
by every means in their power.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-05
Contribution. for the Poor.

Contributions to the soup house. 1923 It'll
street. which is being conducted by the
charitable. have been received as follows:
Chr. Heurich. one hind quarter beef; Mrs.
VIM Muehleisen, 100 leaves bread; a stran-
ger, 81; Mrs. Andrew Loeffler. so leaves
bread; Mrs Roth, 81; cash. 81; ]. L. Vogt,
125 leaves bread; Jno. Kaiser. 10 loaves
tread and biscuits; Schneider & Berens. 25
leaves bread, meat from a butcher in Cen
ter market; Mrs. VIM. Heine. potatoes and
parsnips; Mr.. Guggenheimer, bread; Mrs.
l.. Rneesi. barley, macaroni and Is loaves
bread: Mr.. Jno. Schlotterbeck. 200 loaves
bread: Mr.. G. Klenk, 100 loaves bread
Miss E. Ermold, meat; Mr.. Gassman. bis
cults; friend. 81; Schneider & Berens.
bread; Mr.. Crahe. bread; Christ Pfuger.
meat; Mr.. Havenner. lbs loaves bread; Mrs.
Cnristianna Wiehle, IS; Louis Berens. 80
loaves bread; Schneider & Berens, p loaves
bread; Mr.. Geier. $40: Mr.. Aue, meat; Mr..
Albert Carry. $50 loaves bread; Mr.. John
Weideman. IS loaves bread; MIR. Chas.
Mades. 80 loaves bread; Mrs. Thalburg,
meat and rice; G.. H., 81; G. n. Gness, 10
loaves bread. barley and macaroni.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-05
A Pastor Appreciated.

The fourth quarterly conference of North
Capitol NJ. E. Church was held on Thurs
day evening. This being the fifth of ser
les Of years service in this church by its
pastor, Rev. Charles o. Cook, and the limit
of continuous service allowed by the gen.
eral conference for any one church, the &C.
casion was marked by feeling of interest
seldom displayed at meetings of a like
nature. and will be long remembered by
those participating in it's exercises. Resolu-
tons Indicative OF appreciation for services
rendered. as well expressive of regret
because of the approaching separation of
pastor and board in an official capacity,
were adopted by unanimous rising vote.
to which the pastor responded in an effec-
tive manner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-05
Good TempIar Installation.

Morning Star Lodge, No. 3, I. o. G. T.,
was favored with large attendance of
members and visitors at the regular meet
ing Friday night After unusually inter-
esting intermission exercises the officers
for the ensuing quarter were installed by
Deputy Right Worthy Grand Templar ].
s. Gourlay, as follows: Warren Ham,
acher. chief templar; Miss Maud Hamacher
vice templar; A. t. Maupin, recording Sec
rotary; Miss j. NJ. Burton, assistant secre-
tary; Miss L. Humphrey, financial secre-
tary; G. B. Bennett, treasurer; Miss Mabel
Martin, chaplain; John Zanelli, marshal
Miss Josie Burgess, deputy marshal; Miss
Carrie Redhead, guard; H. E. Johnson.
sentinel; John e. Beall, past chief templar
Miss Josie Burton, organist. The good of
order exercises were enlivened with peril
nent remarks by Past Chief Templar Geo.
F. Potter and others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-05
DEATH OF DIR. SUMBY.
Well-KnOwn Physician OF South
Washington Passes Away.

DIR. s. A. Sumby. a well-known doctor,
living in South Washington, died yesterday.
The deceased was born In Virginia, forty
seven years ago. In 1868 he came to this
city, and In 1874 he graduated from the
Howard University Medical School. He
built up a large practice in this city. He
leaves a wife and a son. The doctor was a
prominent member of the Masonic fra
ternity and belonged to the following bodies:
Past master. Felix Lodge, No. 3, F. A A.
NJ: Prince Hall Chapter. No s. r. A. NJ,
and Mount Calvary Commandery, No. 4.
X. T. He was also a thirty-second degree
Mason of the A. A. s. r.. (southern juris-
diction), also prominent member of Mt. Cal
vary Lodge. No. 1, K. of p, and captain
and surgeon of the Capital City Guards.
The various bodies will assemble at the
hall, Virginia avenue and 9Th street south
east, tomorrow at II o'clock, and march to
the Metropolitan Zion Wesley Church. ID
street southwest, between I'd and Sd, where
the services will be held.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-05
Mr.. Reiehenbaeb,. Funeral

The funeral services over the remains of
the late William F. Reichenbach were held
yesterday afternoon in the chapel in Glen
wood cemetery. His sudden death at his
residence. 922 10th street northwest, at Z
O'Clock Thursday evening, occasioned great
BORROW among his many friends. About
ten days previous Mr.. Reichenbach con-
tracted a heavy cold. which, despite unre-
hitting care. developed into pneumonia.
MIR. Reichenbach was exceedingly popular
In musical circles He was, at different
times, a member of the Philharmonic So
ciety, the Choral Society and St Pauls
choir. He was born in this city thirty-seven
years ago,and was. for many years associated
with his father in the plano business on
Iltn street, and later with w. G.. Metzerott
* Co. He left a wife and three children
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-05
Death of Mrs. Mary A. Brooks.

Mrs. Mary A. Brooks. a well-known and
highly respected lady and the widow of Mr..
Edward Brooks, one of the early residents
of Washington, died yesterday afternoon at
o'clock at her residence. 732 Sd street,
after a long and very painful Illness. Mrs.
Brooks leaves three sons, Mr.. Howard
Brooks of The Evening Star Samuel r.
Brooks, printer, and James E. Brooks of
the city post office. She was born in Mont
gomery county, Md, near Laurel, August
16. 1892, and was, therefore, sixty-one years
of age. Today is the forty-first anniversary
of her marriage. The funeral will be held
tomorrow afternoon at o'clock from her
late residence. The interment will be at
Glenwood cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-05
A Chess Tournament.

The tournament for the Libbey cup and
the championship of the District of Column
bia begins tomorrow evening at the Wash
ington Chess Club. 919 and 921 street.
The cup is a handsome silver urn-shaped
affair, and is the gift of Mr.. Frank Lib
hey of this city. Two tournaments will be
held in each year to decide upon it's tenn
porary ownership, and any Washington
amateur winning it three times in success
sion will be entitled to retain 1t perma-
nently.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-05
Generous Little Ones.

The members of the Poverty Club of
Capitol Hill, composed of very young
misses, held pound party on Friday even
ing at the residence of Mrs. John w. Par
sons, New Jersey avenue southeast. for
the benefit of the unemployed of Wash
ington. The little ones had pleasant
evenings enjoyment and contributed guam
titles of -four sugar and other groceries,
which were turned over to the police de-
partment for distribution. The members
of the club are Bertha Hall, May Taylor,
Lottie Willenbucher, Frances Miller, Fan
ME Bowling, Hannah Dunn, Mamie Par
sons and Cecile Parsons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-05
A Former Wnshingtonian Dead.

News has been received here of the death
in New York on Saturday of Mr.. William p.
Martin, formerly of this city. Mr.. Martin
was many years in charge of the printing
of the illustrations in the government print
ing Office. He left here about four years
ago to superintend similar work for the ii.
Illustrated American. Mr.. Martin represented
the Pressmen's Union of this city at their
prominent visitor at many of the subse-
quent meetings of the International Typo
graphical Union. He was prominent mem
Der of the Columbia Athletic Club of this
city and Of the New York Pressmen's
TTniO0
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-05
A Obstructive Fire,

A fire broke out at residence 224 18th
street southeast about 9:3O o'clock this
morning. and worked considerable damage
before No. engine company succeeded in
controlling the flames. The house is occu-
pied by Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Sanford and
Mrs. Dora Marshall Mr. Sanford was not
at home at the time. being employed in dis
charging his duties In the Treasury De-
partment. The fire originated in the rear
room on the second floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-05
At st. Cecflia's Academy.

On the evening of the I'd instant a con.
cert, complimentary to the sisters of St
Cecilia's Academy, COL East Capitol street
was given by the Hanlein Orchestra. The
program comprised eight numbers, all well
chosen, and rendered in mastery way
The pupils of the academy and a number
of invited guests were present. After the
concert refreshments were served.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-05
A New York Pastor,

The pulpit of the Metropolitan NJ. E.
Church was occupied yesterday by Rev.
]. M. Hudson, pastor of the Church of
Strangers, New York. In the evening his
text was How God Speaks to Human Ma
ture." God reveals Himself by the process
es which are known to human nature II
was like the ruling of mothers love. She
ruled as queen of the affections God must
rule as king. To win our way into God s
love we must know His laws and remem-
Der that there are laws in heaven which
must be obeyed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-05

Austin s. Noel, formerly a postal clerk
between Washington and Charlotte, N. c.,
by Messrs. Cook and Sutherland, entered
suit against the Baltimore and Potomac
Railroad Company Saturday for $4,000
damages. He claims that on February g.
1891. while sorting the mail in the depot
yard here a shifting engine struck the car
in which he was, throwing him against a
table and breaking the stove. Being unable
to rebuild the fire he caught cold on the
trip and was otherwise injured and, becom-
ing deaf, lost his position.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-05

The Fourth Street NJ. E. Sunday School
Gospel Temperance Society held its monthly
meeting yesterday afternoon at the church,
there being present a large number of the
children and their parents. The program
included addresses by Rev. E. B. Bagby,
chaplain of the House of Representatives,
and others; recitations by Misses Edith
Rice, Bertha Mahoney and May Bohannon;
song by three young ladies. and singing by
the society. Nine signed the pledge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-05

Rev. George Eliot of the Dumbarton Ave
nue. Church, Georgetown. gave a talk to
the members of the Y. NJ. c. A. yesterday
afternoon. He chose as his subject Young
Men," under which title he will talk on
each Sunday in February. DR.. Eliot held
that the fortunate young man was the I'M
fortunate one. Adversely, said he, is the
exercise in which the moral and mental
fiber is strengthened and built up, just as
the hard work that usually accompanies ad-
versity builds up a strong and healthy
body
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-05

The class of '93. Central High School, will
give musical entertainment Tuesday even
ing at Universalist Church The program
will include piano solos. by Arthur d. Mayo;
violin solos. by Anton Kasper; violoncello
solo. by Prof. Ernest Lent; soprano solo, by
Miss Leta Stakely; contralto solo, by Miss
Florence McNelly, and bass solo, by Elphon-
20 Youngs, jr. The affair will be under the
direction of the members of the executive
committee of the class. Misses MoritZ
Finckel, King. Bradley, Stutz, Test and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-05
Real Estate Matters.

A. T. Bacon has bought of L. A. Barr ct
al, for $500, sub o. block 33, Columbia
Heights. Ed. ]. O'Hare. real estate bro
ker. has sold, for E. l.. McClelland, to
Charles A Eckstein, houses 1851 1859 and
116l Madison street northwest for the sum
of $4,000; the same broker has sold the
same property to NJ. r. Jackson Of Chicago
for the SUN of $50 600 cash.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-05
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

Albaugh's Grand Opera House.-'The Old
Homestead"
New National Theater.-Daniel Froham's
Lyceum Comedy Company in Americans
Abroad"
Academy of Music-Kellar, the Magician.
Harris Bijou Theater.-'Heart of Africa"
Kernan's Lyceum Theater.-Gus HIS
World of Novelties.
Metzerott Music Hall.-Concert by the
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-05

Messrs- W. A. Cook and Casson on Sat-
urday filed motion for a new trial in the
case of DR.. Edward Leon, convicted on
Tuesday of the murder of the child of Estel-
Ia Beach, in Criminal Court, division q The
grounds are that the verdict was against
rulings of the court and newly discovered
evidence
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-05
Talking and Doing.

The congregation of Salem Baptist Church
was entertained and instructed yesterday
afternoon by discussion precipitated by a
paper read by Mr.. o. E Gassaway, under
the title of Talk Less and Do More"
MeSsrs. Goines. Lamkins, Harris Jones
and others took part in the debate that fol-
lowed the reading
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-05
Convicted of Perjury.

The pension bureau received a dispatch
from Norfolk. Va. Saturday. stating that
Anna Barkett and Mary H. Morris were
convicted of perjury in the pension cases
that are being tried In the United States
courts there. L. E. Williams, who was re-
Gently convicted, has jumped his bail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-05

An assignment of Willard Metzger GRO
GER, of AT 7th street northwest, has been
made for the benefit of creditors to Samuel
II. Murray. and it was filed Saturday with
the recorder of deeds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-05
The Saint whose Special Mission fl
the Care of Threats.

the Care of Threats.
Saturday last was st. Blasius day, and on
the calendar Of the Catholic Church that
day Is sacred to st. Blasius, the saint whose
aid is invoked against diseases Of the
throat THE practice is" says the Church
News of this city, after mass, the priest.
holding two lighted candles. which have
been specially blessed for this purpose.
touches with them the threats of the faith
ful, whilst he pronounces the following
blessing: Through the intercession Of st.
Blasius. may the Lord preserve thee from
every disease of the throat, and from all
other evils, In the name of the Father, and
OF the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen ="
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-05
White, Spotless Arms.

Soft white hands, shapely nails, an unblemished
skin and luxuriant hair are produced by the cele-
brated CUTICURA REMEDIES when all others fail.
In facial blemishes the severest humors and
diseases of the skin and scalp, with loss of hair
when scrofulous hereditary, they are
equally successful. Sold everywhere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-05
Don't
|. Wish
For lit.

Wishes never furnished a house car
peted a hoor-but a PROMISE TO pay viii
do BOTH.
IL there is thing In the world needed TO
make your house more comfortable or more
convenient come right up here aud
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-05

Trustees sale of two two-story brick dwell
nngs. 1U22 Georgia avenue southeast and
1OOl 11th street southeast, tomorrow at 4:3O
ana 4:i5 O'Clock p. m.,respectively. See advt'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-05

Those interested in art should attend the
exhibition of the De We're collection of oil
paintings at SlOan's gallery, 14O7 G. street.
Bale opens Wednesday at IL a-m.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-05

Large sale of furniture by Sloan & Co.
at 1856 18th street northwest, at 10 am. to-
morrow.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-05
Condition of the Water.

It means money in your pocket to buy
your Fruits Groceries. Provisions, Wines
and LIQUORS of Keister, cor. 9th & La ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-05
furniture
And Carpets

As you II md In any other sfore-wE MEAN
IhAT, TOO. We are anxious to sell for
CASh, but those who prefer easy weekly
OF monthly payments are WELCOME TO
them-A5SoLUTE1.Y WITHOUT EXTRA
OosI-without signing note-without q
cash or CREDITS you piesse: seveh-piece
Parlor Suite-plush or hair cloth, s22.50-and
clear on up to 500 a suite. All styles Of up
holstery; solid Oak Bed Room Suite. SlS-
beyel glass In bureau. A hundred other
etyles-au prices. Brussels Carpet, SOC. per
yard Ingram Carpet. S5c. per yard. Every
yard OF carpet. mating and oilcloth made
and laid free Of cost-no charge for waste
IN matching figures f. who else does az
much! 40lb. Hair Mattress 81. Woven
Wire Springs. sl.75. six-foot Oak Extension
Table. $3.50: stoves-heating and cooking-su
sizes and prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-05
Get lit
OF Us ON
Credit.

When we tell you that our CREDIT prices
are as low as the LOWEST cash prices IN
tell you that our five big double foors con-
tain just us elegant