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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-13
IN THE CHURCHES,

The Baptist Social Union of Washington
held its annual meeting Friday night in
the red parlor of the Ebb.tt House. The
election OF officers for the year 1928
resulted as follows: President, Charles w.
Needham: vice presidents. DIR. ID. S. Fos-
ter and S. w. Woodward; secretary, Miles
NJ. Shand; treasurer. DR.. George c. Sam
son; directors. j. j. Darlington, Prof. O,
1. Mason, f. 5. Deiand, Prof. l.. ID. Lodge,
Joseph B. Bailey. f. A. Roderick, DR. r.
ID. Gunnell; auditors, Charles A Muddi-
man and Percy S. Foster.
AT the meeting last night important
changes were effected in the constitution,
ana plans We're discussed whereby the
union might better fulfill the particular
mission for which such Organizations are
created.
Much enthusiasm prevailed over the pro-
posed changes and plans which augurs
well for the success of the union under
Its efhcient ard popular president
The EpTorth League of Hamline NJ Z.
Church, under the auspices of the literary
department Friday evening had discus
sion, in brief addresses of such TOPICS as
Early Life Of John Wesley" The Fam
lily "a Epworth," THE Holy Club" Work
in America Return to England
Charles Wesley and His Hymns and
"Methodism Today" This League deyotes
one evening each month to a literary and
musical entertainment of this character.
the OBJECT being not merely to entertain,
but to instruct. The young people of the
church are engaged in many lines of re-
Egious activity,
The eleventh anniversary of the WASH
irgton Presbyterian Alliance will be held
tomorrow evening at o'clock in the West
ern Presbyterian Church, Rev Mr. Ennis
pastor This is an organization of the Pres
bEterian churches of this city for promot-
Ing their fellowship and advancing their
general interests and influence. especially
in the matter of church extension.
n rh.a AnGtz hoe 1a L.
consisted in special aid and encourage
ment TO lexington and Eastern Presby-
terrain churches.
AT this annual meeting Mr.. John w.
Foster. president of the alliance. will pre-
side. Inc address will be made by Rev.
Dr. Fiske, who recently came from New
York to take charge of Gunton Templs
Church. The music will be rendered by
the newly organized choir of the church
consisting of Miss May Levers, Mrs Adele
Oxlcy, Mr.. John NJ. Rieman, Mr. Robert
III Sutton and Mr.. Harry G. Kimhall, the
latter org1nlst and precentor. They will
sing Bucks Festival TIE Deum," Gounod's
king Of Love- and Bucks Fear Not
1e. o Israel"
The quarterly meeting of the women's
missionary societies of the Baptist
churches of the District will he held at
the First Baptist Church. 18th street this
afternoon and evening, with a basket lunch
Baltimore, missionary of the woman's Mis-
sionary Union of the Southern Board will
make an address her work. This
evening DIR. Sheldon Jackson will give an
illustrated lecture on Alaska, with stere-
optlcon views.
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AGED MARYLANDER DEAD.

Samuel Darby of Montgomery County
Succumbs to Heart Trouble.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
BOYD'S, Nd, December 13.-Funeral
services over the remains of the late Sam
uel Darby of GAINESVILLE, Montgomery
county. Md, were held at the family resi-
dence this afternoon at o'clock Inter-
ment at Monocacy cemetery, Beallsville,
Md. Mr. Darby died here at 5 o'clock yes
terday morning, aged seventy-two years.
Death was due to heart trouble.
Mr.. Darby was one of Montgomery
countys most esteemed and respected citi-
zens. He served two terms as judge Of
orphans court for this county, and was
twice defeated for same office. At the time
of his death he was one of the directors
of the Montgomery County National Bank
at Rockville. He owned a large farm in
GAINESVILLE district, and was possessed Of
considerable means. Two sons survive
him, Chas. r. Darby, prominent farmer.
and William W. Darby, a merchant at
GAINESVILLE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-13
INGERSOLL'S FAITH.
Famous Materialist Tells Why He is
an AgnOstic.

In the presence Of a large audience Col.
Robert G. Ingersoll, at the National Thea
ter last evening, delivered for the first
time here his lecture, "Why I Am an Ag-
nostic." The famous materialist was never
more eloquent, witty or satirical, and
the reasons he gave were evidently fully
satisfactory 10 those who listened to them,
with, of course, exceptions here and there.
One Of these DIRECTORS was a man who,
arising from his seat in the balcony, cried
out to Col. Ingersoll. Il am willing to meet
you in open debate"
You're not worth meeting scornfully
replied the lecturer. eff you believe as
you talk You are suffering from petrifica-
ton of the heart and putrefaction of the
brain. OF course you will be satisfied some
day to hear that will broil, and suppose
you will be there to see me turn. I'm sorry
for any man who has a snake in his heart.
Indeed he has to sleep with it. The snake
is there, even when he smells roses.'
During the lecture Col Ingersoll asserted
that the pagan philosophers, Zeno Epicu-
rus and Socrates have place nearer to
the hearts of men and women than the pa
triarchs Abraham, Isaac and Jacob; also,
that Keats Eve of ST. Agnes" and Byron S
Prisoner of Chillon' are finer productions
than any of the literary efforts of ST.
Paul, the apostle of the Gentiles, and that
the author of the Genesis was as ignorant
as a ChoCtaW chief.
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Field Day for Students,

The Rev. ]. Macbride Sterrett, D. D., pro-
fessor of philosophy at Columbian Univer-
sity, and the Junior class of the institu-
ton, had a field day Thursday last. They
made an excursion to the laboratory of Dr.
Elmer Gates, at Chevy Chase Revs. Mr..
Ward and DR.. J. S. Lemon were also of the
party. Reaching the laboratory an infor-
NAL lecture was delivered by DIR. Gates, fol-
lowed by a visit to the laboratory proper.
The lecture dealt with the science of men,
= alton, a synthesis of six experimental sci
ences-biological, psychology, subjective bio
psychology, sociological psychology, psy-
Geological biology, subjective psyche
ology, psychological sociology. The speaker
showed the Importance and practica bility of
brain building, particularly the relation of
brain building to pedagogy and ethics. He
believes not only that science and religion
are not contrary to each other, but that
some time they will merge into identity.
About one-half hour was passed in the
laboratory, mainly devoted to most recent
results in microscopy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-13
LABOR WANTS RECIPROCITY.
Wants, I'm Turn, Protection Against
the Unemployed of Europe.

Wants, In Turn. Protection Against
the Unemployed of Europe.
To the Editor of The Evening Star:
Now that Congress has met for the pur-
pose of general legislation it would be well
to remind the government and the members
| Of both houses of Congress of their prom
ised legislation for American labor. In al
most every commercial country in Europe
! is heard the cry Of the ages, How to solve
the problem of the unemployed? During
the tenure of office of Mr.. Cleveland we
were, in all states in the Union, compelled
to maintain our own unemployed, and we
did it without advising them to go back
to their fatheriand. While the workingmen
are always glad when the government
can raise sufficient revenue to keep them
out of the hands of the bondholders, they
are also glad when the manufacturers and
farmers can get good prices for their pro-
ducts, but while the prices go up and wages
have had tendency to follow products
during the past nine months, they have not
kept proportionate pace. Now that the
factories of Europe are closing down it
will be only natural for the underpaid Eu-
ropea1 workman to turn his eyes in the di-
rection of our shores But it is only fair
for labor to ask for reciprocity. One year
ago the wage earners cheerfully rallied to
the call of the manufacturers, to enable
them. through legislation. to compete with
we demand that the American wage Garner
shall be protected by legislation, by closing
the flood gates of immigration. Unless
Congress takes prompt action the contest
OF life will be worse under protection than
under free trade.
1 have crossed the Atlantic ocean 900
times making 100 outward voyages from
Europe with emigrants on board, and from
Twenty-Five years experience Judge that
not more than 10 per cent have IS on land
ing.
If we will study the last thirty years of
commercial history we shall find that Eng
land has had many municipal and par
liamentary commissions investigate the
problem of the unemployed. Other coun-
tries have done the same, and the general
remedy has been to give the unemployed
free passage to America. England TODAY
realizes that she will again have to dump
her starving poor here. Italy has found
herself bankrupt, and is today sending
US her starving population until prosperity
again returns to her shores. In the mean
time the bone and sinew of our American
freedom will be the sufferers, unless Con-
gress is patriotic enough to help American
labor through legislation to close the flood
gates through which these people arrive
Now, after carefully and thoroughly wad-
ing through many volumes from the pens
of labor leaders, I have reached the con-
promptly carry out their promises to labor
they will have no fear of meeting their
constituents either in 1898, 80 or 1900.
Anxious for the welfare of the govern
ment and the workers. beg room for this
to be inserted in your columns.
WILLIAM sPRow.
Cleveland, Ohio, December ., 1897.
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AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
The Funeral of John Bateman Took Place
This Morning.
Lucy johnson Arrested Charged With
False Pretenses-Other Inter-
esting Hnppenings.

The funeral OF John Bateman took place
this morning at o'clock from Trinity
Catholic Church, where q solemn mass of
requiem was chanted for the repose of his
soul The cortege left the late residence
of the deceased at 3416 o street a few min
utes before the hour for the services in
the church. A large number of friends of
the deceased attended. His demise oc-
Cured Saturday morning at 7:3O o'clock
He had been confined to his bed for four
teen or fifteen weeks from the effects of
consumption. The young man was twenty
-FOUR years OF age. and was well known.
He was son Of Mrs. Anne E. Bateman
and the late Thomas j. Bateman.
Lucy johnson. a colored domestic, whose
age is given as eighteen, was arrested
Saturday upon the rather serious charge
OF OBTAINING money under false pretenses.
II Is alleged that the girl had been in the
employ OF well-known family in Geors e.
town. which dealt at the provision and gro
Gerry store of George G. Cost, corner of
oVtn and streets. The servant lost her
place some days ago. but Mr.. Cost did
not know of 1t, and 1t is said she continued
10 come to the store with orders, getting
chickens and other eatables all of which
were charged against the name of her
1ofmer employer. When this was discov-
ered a warrant was sworn out by Mr.. Cost
for the girls arrest.
George Washington, a well-known colored
character, was in Boston Saturday night
ana could not keep straight. He was ar
rested by Policeman Harrison on a charge
CT disorderly conduct. He resisted arrest
and assaulted the officer, doing but little
damage, however. and an extra charge of
assault was placed against him. This morn
ing he went to Jail for two months ON this
count, while sojourn of thirty days in the
Workhouse was imposed for his disorderly
actions.
Anna X Simington has bought of David
D. Stone and John d. Croissant trustaas
lois q and % of block %, of the American
University Park addition. The considera-
ton is placed at $1,000.
MISS Rebecca Hyde and Miss Esther
Douse are In baltimore, the guests of Miss
Jane Forbes.
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Abracadabra Club Entertained.

The Abracadabra Club met Wednesday
evening at the home of Mrs. Appleton p
Clark, jr. Miss Doherty gave an interest
ing sketch on the life of Mark Twain DIR.
w. A. Croffut entertained the club by a
talk on Alaska and the Klondike, and Rep
resentative Theobold Often, Mr. LID. Clark,
Mr.. Brock and Mrs. Davis discussed the
subject. Mr.. Gilbert A. Clark sang the
Voice Of the Ocean," accompanied by Miss
May Hunter; Mrs. Alfred Wood and Mrs.
I. w Scott each gave a recitation, and
Miss Gertrude Buckingham rendered a
mandolin solo, accompanied on the piano
by Miss Reese.
Mr.. Charles A. Abbot was appointed a
member of the executive committee. The
hostess furnished refreshments Among the
visitors were Miss Sue Buckingham, Mrs.
Letter, Mr. and Mrs. Allen C. Clark, Mr..
and Mrs. York and Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis.
The next meeting will be at DR.. w. A.
Croffut's residence, December %.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-13
ADJUSTMENTS,

KNEISEL QUARTET.-The famous Or
ganization known as the Kneisel Quartet
gives its first concert of the season on
Wednesday afternoon at $50 at the Wash
ington Club, No. ITO 1 street. This is its
sixth season in Washington. although
hitherto its concerts have been accessible
only to a limited circle Of subscribers, and
the general public has had no opportunity
to hear them. The members of this quar-
tet are leading members Of the Boston
symphony Orchestra, Mr.. Kneisel being
the concert master and Mr.. Schroeder the
solo violoncellist of that organization. Their
country by the most exacting critics as
the perfection of chamber music for q
number of years. During the last two sea-
sons they have made an artistic conquest
OF London. where their playing was pro-
nounced by all the leading journals as sur
passing all expectations and silencing all
criticism. They will play quartets by Mo-
Fart, Beethoven and Tschaikowsky. Tick
cts are on sale at Droop's and at the door.
PAULINE" TO BE REPEATED
Pauline; or. the Belle Of Saratoga" an
opera, will be given at National Rifles
Armory Wednesday evening next at
o'clock. The proceeds Of the production
will be used for the benefit Of the Episcopal
Eye. Ear and Throat Hospital. Miss Viz
GINA Powell Goodwin, soprano of prom
ASS, WILL appear III the llIle, ana she Will
be supported by an excellent cast, In which
may be mentioned Miss Eleanor Simonds,
as Clara. Pauline's rival; Percy Thomp-
son. as Paulines interesting father; Mr..
Leetch as Pauline's lover; Mr.. LOCKER, as
an English dude and Mr.. Reid as a de-
lineator of negro character.
AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP" Next. SUM-
day evening at the Columbia Theater Rev.
DR.. Stafford will lecture on The Principle
Of American Citizenship for the bene-
At of John F. Reynolds Post, No. g, G..
A. r. The well-known ability of the lee
turer and the interest in the theme he has
chosen should attract not only all Grand
Army men, but also every one who has pa
triotfc impulses. large number of re-
served seats were sold today and the line
at the box Office indicated that the attend
ance would be great.
"ROSEDALE."-The performance of
"Rosedale" at the Lafayette Square Opera
House next Wednesday evening by the Car
roll Institute Dramatic Club has excited con-
siderable interest, not only among the friends
of the performers and of the institute, but
also among those who recognize good anna
teur talent and are willing to encourage it..
The cast has already been given and a
smooth performance may be anticipated
Mr.. Theodore Friebus, jr., has had charge
of the rehearsals and will see that the
stage is properly attended to, and the
music will be furnished by the Carroll In
stitute Orchestra, under the direction of
Mr.. Harry Wheaton Howard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-13
ANACOsTIA HAPPENINGS.
John w. HOwelFs Burinl-COmedy En-
tertainme nt-PersOnal


nment-PersOnal
John W. Howell, an ex-policeman, who
died Wednesday at the home of a rela tive
In Anacostia, in the forty-seventh year Of
lis age, was buried Friday from St.
Teresa's Church, Rev. Father NJ. P. Sulli-
van officiating. Interment was made in
Congressional cemetery.
Miss Mary NJ Middleton OF Springfield,
Md, and Mrs. Iney Chase of Hartford,
Conn.,. are visiting Miss Mary E. Middle
ton on Harrison street.
The Anacostia branch of the weather
bureau signal service has been trans
ferred to the charge of Mr.. James w.
BARLEY who will, hereafter fly the signals
from mis- building on Monroe street.
Mr. Thomas Williamson is having con-
structed at the corner of Buchanan and
Monroe streets a two-Story frame build
ing.
The entertainment given at Masonic
Hall Wednesday evening last, by the
Sousa Comedy Company for the benefit
Of Anacostia Council No. 16. Junior Order
of United American Mechanics, attracted
large audience. The presentation Of
Mrs. Jarley's wax works opened the exer-
cises. the persons taking part being Miss
Emma Craigen and Messrs. Antony A.
Sousa. Frank Rebstock. Frederick Moore
and Harry Conner. The sousa Quartet.
composed of Messrs. Van Potter Graham
Embric and H. E. Sprucebank, rendered
several songs. Others participating were:
Willie Collier, Misses Pike, Morrison Ball,
Daisy Joyce, Bernays and Messrs. Warren,
Goss. Lord. Creecy and Conner. The Man
haitian Mandolin Club rendered music dur
ing the evening.
Mr. Alpheus c. Hoops has returned from
Waldron, Michigan, where he was called
by q telegram announcing the serious con-
dition, resulting from accident, of his
brother, Harrison Hoops. The latter died
before Mr.. Hoops reached his bedside.
Officer Stevens of the Anacostia police
station recently returned from a five
days leave of absence, which he spent in
Philadelphia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-13
Study of the Renaissance.

Saturday evening last at 1903 Hardwood
avenue. the LIE Droit Club entered upon
the seasons study of the Renaissance, Mr..
Edward w. Vaille, jr, being the host.
Miss Clara M. Upton and Mr.. Nathan
Heard read papers relative to the history
of that period. Miss May Gannett read Sc
lections from Romola.
Miss Bessie Gardner and Mr.. Howard
Coombs added to the evenings pleasure
with their musical selections. The literary
program was followed by an exhibition Of
lantern slides and other amusements. Re-
freshments were served by Mrs. Bocock
and her able assistants.
The club includes Mrs. Charles Chiffon
Moore jr., the Misses Heard, Gannett,
Cummings, Brown, Ciapp, Gardner, Cola
mer. Upton and Raber, and Messrs. Moore.
Joachim, Ames, Bartlett, Moulton, Work.
man, Heard, Vaille, Jordan and Coombs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-13
Decided I'm the Negative.

A debate on the annexation Of the Ha-
waiian Islands was held by the students of
Georgetown College Saturday night. Two
students spoke for each side of the contro-
versy, the champions of the affirmative be-
ing Mr.. James s. Mccarthy of Mississippi
and Goundry w. Bingham of Alabama:
negative Mr.. Frederick Schade of Virginia
and Mr.. Waters E. Brown of the District
of Columbia. The decision was rendered
by a committee consisting of Rev. Flournoy
Menefee, president of Washington College:
Hon. Charles Pelham of Virginia and Mr..
Charles U. Darr Of the District bar. Judg-
ment was in favor of the negative side Of
the question.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-13
HIGHWAY EXTENSION.


FurtheF Confederation OF Subject by
Board of Trade.
The consideration Of the highway extern
sion act was continued Saturday afternoon
at meeting of the board Of directors of
the board of trade at its rooms, 141O @
street northwest In addition to the men,
beers of the board there were present, by
invitation, the members of the special com.
mittee on the highway extension act, the
committee on streets and avenues, District
Commissioners Black and Wight, and sew
eral citizens who have taken a special in
terest in the matter. Numerous maps and
were placed on exhibition, which showed
the various details of street extension, and
In the interchange of views these exhibits
were explained
This meeting was practically a continue
ton Of the one held Friday, and the pur-
pose Of both was to give the members Of
the special committee appointed to con-
slider this matter the benefit Of the views
of the directors and others specially con-
cerned, SO that the report of the commit
tee. which Is to be presented to the board
OF trade the 10th instant, could be based
upon a more general knowledge Of the
wishes Of the people.
The discussion at the meeting Saturday
covered the ground very fully and was har-
monlOuS. 1t was thought the suggested
changes in the highway act would be of
benefit to the city and would meet with
general approval. There was a concur
renee in the various details of the proposed
measure, which was outlined in Saturdays
Star.
Mr.. Theodore W. Noyes, the president of
the board, presided, and George w. Har.
ries, the secretary, was in his place. There
were also present the following directors:
II. F. Blount, A. T. Britton, r. Ross Perry
Henry L. Biscoe, John Joy Edison. A. P.
Pardon, Archibald Greenlees, M. NJ. Parker
Charles B. Church, Frank Hume, James W.
Somerville, Thomas w. Smith, w. 8.
Thompson, s. w. Woodward. Beriah Will
kins, George Truesdell and w. J. Newton.
The members of the special committee on
the highway extension act and the commit
tee on streets and avenues Of the board of
trade present, aside from those belonging
to the directorate, were A. S. Worthington
w. F. Mattingly, Chaplin Brown, James B.
Winner, Joseph Paul, NJ. A. Ballinger, H.
d. Walbridge, Loring Chapel, E. F. Droop
and w. G. Lown.
Mr.. Nathaniel Wilson and Mr.. c. c.
Glover were present by invitation.
At the annual meeting Of the board of d.
rectors, held several weeks ago, the appoint
ment of an executive committee was left
open by the president. This committee has
been announced now and is composed as
follows: A. T. Britton, chairman; Messrs.
Beriah Wilkins, Samuel Ross, G. J. Bell, c.
b. Church, George Truesdell, w. w. John
ston, Henry l.. Biscoe, w. s. Thompson, F.
L. Moore, Chaplin Brown, 8. w. Woodward
and James l.. Norris.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-13
GRAND VISITATION,
Independent Council. Jr. O. T.. A. NJ
Receive Grand Officers

hecelve Grand Omccrs.
Independent Council, No 2. Junior Or
der United American Mechanics at a re-
mt meeting held at its hall. 902 Pennsyl-
vania avenue northwest, received a visit
from the following grand officers: Frank
S. Neikrk, state councillor: ]. ID. Schofield,
state vice councillor; T. p. Moore, junior
past councillor; w. L. Boyden, state coun-
cillor secretary; E. A. Reed. treasurer; c.
o. Bohrer, chaplain; J. S. Espey, warden:
Fred Erdman, conductor; ]. ID. Avery in
side sentinel; G. w. Collins. outside senti-
rel; S. A. Todd, state council deputy. Sc
lections on the piano were rendered by
Professor Garland and songs by Professor
James H. Cathell and others, and inter-
esting remarks were made by several Wis.,
iting mechanics, after which all retired to
a large dining room, where the members
of the committee. with the assistance of
their wives, served refreshments. which in
cluded all the delicacies of the season.
About 200 members and visitors were pres
ent.
The next visitation by the state council
officers will be to Andrew Jackson Council.
No 9, Thursday, December 10, corner Of
az and G streets southwest.
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EIecta Omcera.

At the meeting of National Capital Coun-
Gil. No. AT, National Union, held the 9th
instant the following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: President, H. o. ST.
mons; vice president. C. F. Mallard
speaker. ]. 8. Briggs; ex-president. Will
liam R. Hartley; secretary. r. L. Hunter:
financial secretary. Maurice Otterback;
treasurer, Adam P. Funk; chaplain, W. H.
H. Harmer; usher. J. e. Payne; sergeant
alarms, Peter Hahn; doorkeeper, NJ. F.
Shelton; delegates to cabinet, William r.
Hartley. w. c. Nicholson. A. p. Funk;
delegate to N. u. I. R.. w. H. H. Harmer:
delegate to d. G. A. OF F. B. g., b. A. Har-
Ian; delegates to assembly, II. o. Simons,
w. n. Collins, William r. Hartley: alter
mates. Roger Williams. Charles Williams
and w. II. Fl. Harmer; trustees, B. A. Har-
Ian, n. T. Dixon, g. e. Cola