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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-10
The Bell-RfnginE Hucksters.

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
VIII you let me answer that Mr.. Huckster
who says that they will not ring bells where
so requested? If that were so, 1 certainly
would never have complained. 1 have fire.
quently told them this very thing, and they,
when reminded. would say they could not
be expected to remember such a thing, as
they go to so many houses
Mr.. Huckster makes great mistake when
ne assumes that the ''kickers' are luxurious
persons. laying back on fat government sal
aries. No government fairness comes to me-
and guess 1 hustle as hard If not harder,
than Mr.. H.
Ialk apcut having to live on charity If the
bells cannot be rung! Stuff and nonsenset
WHAT'S the matter with the ripe banan"
man? He doesn't ring any bells, but he sells
MS loads all the same, and is soon on his
way back to Italy to become a prince or
something. Mr.. Huckster will have to try
again HOUSEHOLDER
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-10
ACCIDENT OR SUICIDE.
Death of w. l.. LittlehnIes i'm II
River Yesterday.

Death Of w. L. Littlehnles in the
River Yesterday.
William L. Lttlehales, lawyer, who re-
sided with his mother and sister at 92s
23d street northwest, was found floating In
the Potomac river dead, yesterday after
noon near the Virginia end of the Long
bridge. 1t is the belief of his relatives and
friends that the deceased accidentally fell
into the river, although theories of suicide
and foul play have been advanced
Mr.. Littlehales, who was brother of Mr.
George Littlehales, chief Of the chart di-
vision, photographic office, Navy DEPART
ment, left his residence on 23d street Sat-
urday afternoon with the expressed fnten-
ton of taking a walk. These outings were
habitual, but Mr.. Littlehales usually re-
turned in less than two hours At o'clock
Mr.. Lttlehales had not put in an anmear
ance, and becoming alarmed, the family in
stituted search. The police were notified
of the absence at midnight, and early YES
terday morning it was learned that John
Kfllene had seen some one fall into the
river from the Aoueduct bridge Saturday
night. The crew of the harbor police boat
was soon on the scene dredging for the
supposed body.
A body was found in J. the river near the
Long bridge in the afternoon, however. and
it was removed to dhe morgue There IT
was fully identified as that of Mr.. Little
hales, and later wasitaken to an undertak-
ing establishment to be embalmed
The police seem to think that Mr.. Little
hales jumped from the Aqueduct bridge
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-10
Training School Convention.

Miss Georgia NJ. Nevins, assistant super
intendent of the Training School for
Nurses at Garfield General Hospital, will
go to Philadelphia this evening to attend, as
a delegate, the annual convention of the
American Society of Superintendent and
Assistant Superintendent of Training
Schools for Nurses.
Though Miss Nevins will be the only ac-
credited delegate from Washington, much
interest Is felt here In the outcome of the
coming convention, and inquiry today
amcrg the various training schools for
nurses developed the information that were
1t rot for the fact that the membership of
the American Society Is limited to officials
connected with the training schools Of gen.
eral hospitals, nearly every hospital in the
District would have sent delegate to the
Philadelphia convention.
AS 1t Is, the delegates who will attend
will represent every section of the United
States and Canada The influence of the
meeting is expected to be wide.
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HAMPTON INSTITUTE.
Two Meetings Held Yesterday I'm This
City.

OANSs
Two meetings In the interest of the
Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute
were held yesterday, the first In the after
noon at the First Congregational Church
and q second and larger service in the
evening at the Church of the Covenant.
Several Of the pupils Of the school who
have graduated are making a short tour
of the eastern states to interest the pub
lie in the work Of the institution. They
are accompanied by the president Of the
school. Mr.. H. B. Frissell and a sextet
from the Hampton choir, whose singing
of negro melodies is quite feature of
the meetings.
DR.. Hamlin presided at the evening meet
ing, at which addresses were made by Cen
eral Nelson A. Miles, President Frissell
and several of the students. Robert l..
White and Lizzie Rainey. negroes, and
Benjamin Brave, an Indian, told of their
struggles for an education and the work
they had accomplished after graduation
among their own people.
General Miles spoke Of what the army
had done for the advancement and civil
ization Of the Indian He also referred
to the education of the negro. and told an
enlistment of half hundred colored men
at Hampton Roads during the Monitor
Merrimac fight, when many Of the white
sailors had deserted from fright. Per-
lishment of industrial schools for the negro
and Indian, and he praised the institution
at Hampton as one of the most worthy
of its kind in the country.
sell made a brief talk, explaining the mo-
tives of the founders of Hampton Insti-
tute and the methods employed in the ed
ucation OF the pupils. The remainder Of
OF the pupils, interspersed with the sing
ing of the choir.
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Round Table Club.

The Round Table Club gave a banquet
Saturday evening in the rooms OF the Down
Town Club. There was large attendance
and President c. C. Tucker presided. The
features Of the evening were addresses by
Rev. Dr. Alexander Mackay-Smith on 1.-The
Armenian Question: and Mr. Henry E.
Davis on Signs of the Times" Among
these present were George L. Wilkinson
James r. Church, John Paul Earnest, Wal
ter Z. Clephane, George K. Wales, George
w Drew, Dr. j. o. Adams. J. NJ. Riarnan
w W. Wright, jr, Walter T. Wright, a. B.
D1wson, Edward p. Harrington, Brainar1
Avery, NJ. D. Hensey, Harvey Given Tracy
L. Jenords, Clarence w De Knight, F. R.
Parks, s X. Church, c. E. Howe. 10. d An
derson, George H. Brown. jr, F. H. Ste
phens, Percival NJ. Brown, Dwight Ander-
son and James Hampton
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Death of James f. De Jester,

JIA IS E. De Jester. prominent resident
of this city, died yesterday morning 1T his
apartment, $50 Pennsylvania avenue. He
wss past commander of John A. Rawlins
Post, No l, G. A. r., and member of CO.
lunbia Lodge, No g. F. A. A. NJ. which
organizations will take charge of his
funeral He was born in New Castle coun-
ty, Del. and during the civil war, from 1862
to 1873. was first lieutenant of company K
first Washington territory volunteers. He
was clerk in the office of the auditor fer
the Treasury Department. The funeral will
take place from his late residence Tuesday
afternoon at o'clock He will be buried
with Masonic and Grand Army honors at
Arlington
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-10

and floated down the river until seen from
tho Long bridge. The fact that he had q
cork leg accounts for the body remaining
on the surface Of the water.
me deceased was subject to attacks Of
vertigo, and his friends think 1t possible
that he was walking along the shore in
the vicinity of the foot of New Hampshire
avenue when he was taken sick and fell
into the water.
Mr. Littiehales was thirty-seven years Of
age, ana came to this city about five years
ago. Prior thereto he resided in Potts
Vile, Pa, where he had earned a reputa-
tlon as criminal lawyer, being of counsel
In the noted Mollie Mcclure cases. Be-
cause of illness, he had not practiced his
profession in this CITY,
Funeral services are to be held tomorrow
at pm, at his late home. after which
the body will be taken to Pottsville for
fnterment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-10
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Lafayette Square Opera House.-Rhea in
"Nell Gwynne."
Aliens Grand Opera House.-Robert Hill
Hard In Lost "a Hours
New National Theater.-Sol Smith Russell
in IAN Everyday Man" and Mr.. Valen-
tines Christmas"
Academy of Music.-"Bonnie Scotland
Kernan's Lyceum Theater.-Miaco's City
Club Company.
Columbia Photograph Company. 919
Pennsylvania avenue northwest Exhibi-
ton of the graphophone and kaleidoscope.
Convention Hall, 9TH and L streets north
west--Ice Palace.
Masonic Temple, 9th and F streets north
west--Annual masquerade ball of the Arion
Singing Society.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-10
PUBLIC LECTURES.
The Course of Columbian University
Has Been Announced.

The Course Of Columbian University
Has Been Announced.
The announcement of the annual course
OF public lectures given under the auspices
OF the Columbian University has just been
made The subjects and speakers selected
constitute most attractive series. The
course has been divided into four depart
ments, as follows: People and Institu-
lions" Development in Life, Society and
Art" Practical Lessons in History" and
Art" The first department will be held
Wednesdays In February, the second will
consist of eight lectures Fridays in Febru-
airy and March, the third will be taken up
Wednesdays in March and April. and will
consist of six lectures. while art will be
the subject of six talks during March and
April.
All lectures are to be delivered in Uni
versity Hall at 4:30 PM, and are open to
the public. A detailed list of the lectures
and their subjects follows:
Peoples and Institutions Gardiner G..
Hubbard, Japan" illustrated, February
~: Prof. G; II. Gore, Hollands War With
Edward Farquhar, The Unifoation Of
italy,, February 26:Prof. Hermann Schoen-
ieid. Poland at the Time of Its Dismem-
berment," March 4.
DEVELOPMENT in Life, Society and Art
ible Units of Life" February IA "Hered-
lily With Variations" February 81; OR
ganic Evolution" February %: Prof. Les
ter F. Ward, Society in Its Genesis %
March 6; 1.-The Dynamics of Society,""
March 10: Prof. Lee Davis Lodge. "Cfvili-
cation: Organic History" March 20: VIM
Ordway Partridge THE Upgrowth Of Art, /"
March p: President B. L. Whitman, "Civ-
ilZation Mirrored in Literature" April 3.
Practical Lessons Of History-Dr w. T..
Harris. "SavagesTribes. China, India and
buddhism" March IL; Persia, Egypt. Sy-
ria and Judea," March Is; Greece" March
%; Rome" April 1; THE Crusades and
tho Struggle of Christianity Against PAN
theism," April 8; THE Age of Revolution
and of Local Self-Government," April Is;
Art" under the auspices Of the Columbian
College.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-10
Republican Rally at Alexandria,

Arrangements have been completed to
hold the first mass meeting of republicans
at Alexandria. Va, tonight in Shiloh Bap-
list Church Hall. All the republican clubs
OF Washington. and the surrounding county
nave been invited to attend. The principal
speakers of the evening will be DR.. c. q.
Purvis Of Washington and Rev. Geo. w.
Lee pastor Of Vermont Avenue Baptist
Church Other addresses will be made by
Prof. J. w. Coles, F. d. Lee, S. NJ. Lewis,
X l.. Mitchell, E. V. Davis and Thomas H.
Morgan. Invitations have been sent to Col
Perry H. Carson, j. w. Bell, Gen. Hender-
son and others. Editor Robinson will pre-
side
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A LIVELY FIRE.
A $1O,OOO Loss Happens in Twenty
Minutes.

"A PlV,VUO LOSS Happens In Twenty
Minutes.
What at first seemed likely to be an ex-
tensive and costly fire broke out Saturday
afternoon about 4 o'clock in the carpet
cleaning and upholstering works of Frank
H. Young at 1902 Pennsylvania avenue.
Quantities Of naphtha were in use in the
place and stored there, and the flames were
under strong Roadway before the firemen
were on the scene. The battle was short
one, however, When the engines got at
work. The fire was Put out before it had
damaged the building seriously. Mr..
Young's stock of mattress hair, feathers,
upholstery goods, tools and a large guam
ity of carpets were wholly destroyed, his
loss being, he says, not less than $4,000.
There was no insurance on the stock or
carpets. Mr.. Young intended to take out
insurance Monday to cover the large
amount Of carpets taken in to clean. The
building was in charge of A. F. Fox of $40
street, and was insured. Damage by
smoke and water is estimated to be about
$1,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-10
Salvation Army.

A special service Of the Salvation Army
was held yesterday afternoon in Masonic
Temple 1t was conducted by Staff Capt.
Blanche 3. Cox, who has recently taken
command of the division which comprises
the District of Columbia, Delaware, Mary
land and Virginia. Her assistants were
Capt Dunlap and the new officers of the
local corps, Capt. Garfield ami Lieut.. Bis
cOe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-10
DIR. sATTERLEE's CONSIDERATION.
Those Who Will Assist in the I'm
preNsiVe Ceremony.

preSS1Ve Ceremony.
The cor secration of the Rev. DIR. Henry
Y. Satterlee as bishop of the Washing ton
diocese will occur in New York city March
., the ceremony to be held in Calvary
Church. The consecrator will be Bishop
Williams of Connecticut, and he will be
assisted by Bishop Potter of New York
and Bishop Paret of Maryland. The preach
er will be Bishop Huntington of central
New York, and the presenters will be B,sh-
Cd Dosne of Albany and Bishop Coke of
western New York
DR.. Satterlee has selected the Rev. DR..
Mckim of Washington and the Rev Walter
Mitchell of Prince Georges county, Nd, to
act as his attending presbyters. Admission
to the church will be obtained only b.
ticket. and numerous applications have al
ready been made for the cards
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-10
Judgment Creditors Bill.

To enforce judgment creditors bill of
H,O2s the Crawford Manufacturing Com
pany of Washington county. Nd, has filed
bill in equity against John p. Murphy
and others. The sale of part of lot Al.
square 44o is prayed. Attorneys Wilson
and Barksdale represent the Complainant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-10
A Monroe Doctrine Society.

The Monroe doctrine has been made the
occasion for the founding of new society,
called the Oriental Order of Zouaves 1t is
a national semi-military organization, in
tended to promote a love of country, re-
publican institutions and the enforcement
OF the Monroe doctrine. The uniform is a
brilliant one of Turkish pattern, in red,
white and blue, only the American flag Will
be carried in its parades
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-10
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon,
Glymont and intermediate landings at 10
an
Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe at pm.
Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial
Beach and river landings at am.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-10
New Organization.

Gen. NJ. A Dillon of this city, who was the
founder of the Union Veterans Union and
the Medal of Honor Legion, has founded
new patriotic, semi-military organization,
having for its main objects the cultivation
Of a spirit of Americanism and the strict
enforcement OF the Monroe doctrine. The
organization is called the Oriental Order of
ZOuayeS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-10
To Sell Primarily

The Washington Loan and Trust Com
pary, as administrator of the estate of the
late Albert Miller, has petitioned for au-
thority to sell part of lot q, square 1880, in
order to pay claims against the estate, az
gregating -. Mr.. John B. Larner is
the company's attorney
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-10
Champagne Imports In 1898.

According to customs statistics G. H.
Mumm's Extra Dry aggregates 1909 cases.
or 4o,l2o more than of any other brand. BY
chemical analysis of Prof r. Ogden Dore-
mus q. ID. Mumm's Extra Dry is the purest
and most wholesome champagne.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-10
Joint Reunion.

A joint reunion and banquet of the Sec
end and Third Army Corps associations
will be held March 13, and arrangements
are now being made for the event. Gen.
Miles will preside, and pleasant reunion is
anticipated. !
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-10
We Take No Dealer. D,.,

But lead all in fine butter. Fancy Elyin
creamery at Soc. per h., and 5-lb boxes at
Si4O. James +. Oyster, 800 Penna. ave-, Gem
ter Riggs and K st. Markets. Telephone 271.
Advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-10

HAMS HAMS.
There is no dinner complete without a
Dove Bro nd Ham Do not be persuaded to
buy one that Is just the same. They are
all branded on the skin. Sold in all the
markets and at regular prices.
MILLER & KROGMANN
Are in N L. and Center Markets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-10
To Enforce Juslrrneut

To enforce the payment of a Judgment
creditors bill of $3.50 the West End Ma
tional Bank has filed, through Attorney
Jesse H. Wilson, bill in equity against
Albert Gleason and Others
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-10
About n Carriage.

To vacate trust on carriage alleged to
be owned by him, Thomas Brown has fled
a bill in equity against VIM. H. Chambers
and James H. WinsloW
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-10
Reduced Rates to New Orleans and
Mobile on Account of Mardi Gras

The Pennsylvania railroad will SELL Feb
ruary IA to IL, inclusive, good returning
within fifteen days from. date of SALE round
trip tickets from Washington and AIexan-
dria to New Orleans at rate of $3.50, and
to Mobile at rate OF $3.50, on account of
the Mardi Gras celebrations. February II
and Is.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-10

Tomorrow at il am. and pm will be
the last sales of oriental rugs and carpets
at c. G. Sloan & Co.'S, 1407 G street north
west. Great bargains can be expected
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-10
Last Day of the Great R,x Sol.

Tomorrow at II am. and 3 DIN. will no
the last sales Of oriental rugs and carpets
at c. g. Sloan & Co.'s, 14O7 G street north
west. Great bargains can be expected. >
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-10

TO COAX AN INvALID's

D TO COAX AN INVAL1D'S
Appetizer satisfy the hunger OF men who
toll hardin either case there's no meat
that'n satisfy like KEANE'S Home-dressed
Beef. No higher in price than that asked
for the inferior qualities KEANE, 35-5l
Center Market
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-10

For Spring Lamb and New York Roast
Beef go to John R. Kelly, 9th ST. wing
Center Market Corned Beef q speciality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-10
Best Creamery Butter, 3Oc n,

land 6-lb. boxes for $1.4O Of D. william
Oyster, the leader of low prices. STAND
3ao, Center Market Phone 12S5.-Advt,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-10

Remnants and odds and ends in carpets
md rugs at Moses great sale.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-10

La Fetra's Hotel, 18th and G streets.
Good rooms and beard at low rates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-10
Fresh Eggs. lie. doz. Johnston's,

Bargain Sale Gas Stoves and Oil Stoves.
Muddiman, Gil 18th st. See advt. p. g.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-10
CITY ITEMS.
Harvey Caters to the Ladies'.

IsHOIeS.
Every day more and more ladies take their
luncheon at Harvey's, 18th and the avenue
when downtown shopping, because nowhere
else are Oysters, Broiled Live Lobster and
all kinds of sea food cooked and served SO
appetizingly. No private dining rooms-one
large ladies' saloon, only. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-10

Healthy blood bounding through the veins
and mantling beauty'S cheek is what Bak-
er's Cod Liver Oil and Malt brings the user.
131 N. 10th St, Philadelphia. Bakers Emul-
sion, oOc The pure oil in soft gelatine
capsules, taSteless and effective.
Valentines! ValeEtines!!-J. Jay Gould's.
feS-5t*
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-10
Have Fresh Pork

Valentines! yalertines!!-J. Jay Gould's
feS-5ts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-10

Tin roofs repaired by shedd & Bro. 9th st
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-10
CITY AND DISTRICT.

Steel plate ranges at shedd & Bros. 9th St
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-10
You'll Find More Ladies'

At our stands-'cause we've the most at
tractive shopping places in the market A
grand display tomorrow of Fruits, Nege-
tables and Poultry. Freshest and choicest
Cannon & Chandler. 76 to 81 Cen mkt
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-11-27

4 son was born to Prof. and Mrs. Z.
A. Burt on Monday.
Mr.. j. +. Dionne has Just returned
from business trip TO Boston.
States Attorney Fish of Vergennes
was in town Tuesday on business.
Mrs. Philip Manchester of Bridgeport,
Conn, is at Mrs. Dugald Stewards.
Mr.. William Beatty has gone to Bos-
ton. Mass, where he has a position.
Mr.. j. A. Wright set out Monday on
a trip to the West. He is now in Ohio.
Mrs. Paul Odell has gone to Keene, n.
H., to pass Thanksgiving with relatives.
DIR. NJ. d. Smith left home on the
noon flyer Monday for business trip in
the West
Mr.. Patrick Mccormick of Buffalo, n {.
Y, visited his relatives here the past
week.
Miss Anna Daniels has taken position
in Fair Haven millinery store and went
there on Tuesday.
Mrs. VIM. S. Goodrich has returned to
town after an extended visit to friends in
New Britain, Conn.
Hon. John w. Stewart returned on
Tuesday from New Y ork city, where he
had been since Friday.
Mr.. Erwin G.. Piper, who has been
laid up for week by sprain, is again
able to attend to business.
Miss Eiz tbeth Brainerd of St. Adams
was the guest of Der sister, Miss II. X.
Brainerd, the first of the week.
Mrs. Scion Albee returned to town
Monday afternoon from Langdon, y. H.,
where she had been since October.
Mr.. j. NJ. Peck has been at his daugh-
ter's in Greenbush, n. Y, since Wednes-
day and will be away about two weeks.
Mr.. VIM. jackson and family went to
Mortified Wednesday afternoon for
Thanksgiving. They will return today.
Mrs. Barrett, a sister, and Mrs. San
ford, a sister-n-law, both residents of
the West, are visiting Mrs. c. n. Brain
erd.
The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. James
A. Smith, who has been i'll for ten days
past with pneumonia, is slowly recover
ing.
Mr.. Frank j. Brophy and family have
removed TO Rutland, in which city Mr..
BrOphy has secured position in mar
BILE shop.
Mr.. James Wilson, former resident,
has been here the past week to see old
friends. He now lives with his son in
Chicopee Falls, Mass.
Mr.. C. G. Peck, who had been here for
a brief vacation, has gone to Halifax,
n. S., for the winter. lie Is deputy col
lector of customs.