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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-08
ENCOURAGING REPORTS
Masons United Il Behalf of Erecting New
! Temple.
COrporators Representing Various
Lodges and Chapters Form
an aDrganixntiOn.

Encouraging reports relating to the build
ing of a new Masonic Temple in this city
were made to meeting of the general COM
mittee having the project in charge held
Saturday night at the National Rifles Ar
mory. Chairman J. Henry Small. jr., pre-
sided. with Mr.. Howard Perry as secretary,
and there was a large attendance, which
showed lively interest in the proceedings.
Reports were received from the various To-
cal Masonic organizations commenting the
plans OF the general committee, and show
ed that Masons here were a unit in their
determination to assist the project in every
way possible for them, both financially
where able and morally. A motion was
adopted inviting the Mystic Shriners to
contribute toward the temple, and an invl-
tation was issued to AlnaS Temple to par
ticipate in the fair, which is to be held in
behalf of the temple. Chapters of the East
ern Star of this jurisdiction were also given
similar invitation. 1t was decided to Gre
ate an executive committee from the gen.
eral committee to arrange for the fair. The
membership will be shortly announced by
Chairman Small. Before adjournment a
vote of thanks was rendered Chairman
Small and Secretary Perry for their indie
fatigable efforts in behalf of the project.
At the conclusion of the meeting the cor
poratOrS met. They are, thus far: Grand
Lodge, James A. Sample; Federal Lodge, r.
B. Donaldson; Columbia Lodge, Thomas F.
Gibbs; Potomac Lodge, Isaac Birch; New
Jerusalem Lodge E. H. Chamberlin; Hiram
Lodge, Martin R. Thorpe. St. Johns Lodge,
Jesse w. Lee. jr.; National Lodge, Richard
c. Lewis; Washington Centennial Lodge,
William H. Baum; Benjamin B. French
Lodge, Wallace H. Hills; Dawson Lodge,
Samuel R. Bond: Lafayette Lodge. Robert
Cook; Hope Lodge, George w. Baird; Geo.
c. Whiting Lodge, B. w. Murch; Pentalpha
Lodge, Joseph c. Johnson; Stansbury
Lodge, George W. Balloch; Grand Chapter,
Matthew Trimble; Columbia Chapter, ALI
son Nailor; Washington Chapter. John r.
Garrison; Mount Vernon Chapter, John H.
Olcott; Eureka Chapter, 8. H. Walker; La
fayette Chapter, George w. Evans; Mount
Horeb Chapter. w. F. r. Phillips; Potomac
Chapter, S. c. Palmer; Brightwood Chap
ter, Abram Frey; Hiram Chapter, John c.
CLANCY; Washington Commandery, Howard
Perry; Columbia Commandery, J. H. Small
jr.: Potomac commandery Samuel NJ. Yeat-
man; De Molay Mounted Commandery0
Thomas Somerville; Mithras Lodge of Per-
lection, H. Simpson; Orient Lodge of Per-
lection, j. A. Lacey; Robert De Bruce
Council, Charles T.. Caldwell, and Albert
Pike Consistory, Mark D. Brainard.
The corporators organized the Masonic
Temple Association, which will be at once
incorporated. and elected DIR. r. B. Don
aldson. president; j. Henry Small jr., vice
president; Howard Perry, secretary, and
S. H. Walker, treasurer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-08
Lincoln w. n. c. Sewing Circle.

The sewing circle of Lincoln w. r. c.,
No. 6. at its last meeting, unanimously
elected Mrs. Ida Oldroyd directress for the
ensuing year. The meetings of the circle
will hereafter be held at her residence, the
house in which President Lincoln died.
The ladies feel that the work of providing
warm clothing for the needy old soldier and
his dependent ones will now progress more
rapidly and satisfactorily than heretofore
After full supply of garments is ready
for distribution. the circle will complete a
silk quilt, one handsome and unique, the
squares being contributed by members of
the corps. 1t will be disposed of to the best
advantage, and the proceeds placed in the
relief fund.
The committee having charge of the So
cial reunion, November 10, has completed
arrangements. The program will be enter
tanning, it is said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-08
Association of Nurses.

The graduate nurses of the National
Homeopathic Hospital met at the residence
of DIR. Branson, 1921 New Jersey avenue
northwest. Saturday evening to form an
alumni association, the object being to keep
in touch with all the advanced ideas in the
profession of nursing. Those present were
Misses Chace, Doing. Myra Drake, Ida
Drake, Wharton, Heft, Burritt, Nichols.
Ella Smith and Mrs. Branson. The cleo
ton of officers resulted as follows: Presi-
dent, Miss Myra Drake; vice president, Miss
Cora Heft; secretary, Miss Ella Smith;
treasurer Miss Katharine Wharton. Flu
ture meetings will be held monthly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-08
Unity Club Entertainment.

AT the first public entertainment of the
Unity Club, held at the Auburn. 22d and
Pennsylvania avenue northwest. DIR. W. A.
Croffut. in My Summer Outing" enter
tanned the members and guests by a
graphic description of Yosemite, Yellow
stone Park. Alaska, and the perils of Klon-
dixie adventure. Vocal and instrumental
music were furnished by the Misses Grady
and Murray, the blind musicians of the Ro-
SIM Circle. REGULATIONS were given by DIR.
E A Duncan and Miss Lizzie Magic The
president, Mr.. Silas Boyce: DIR. w. w.
Baker, vice president; Mrs. Dora r. Vorhis
treasurer, declining reelection. were re-
spectively succeeded by Mr.. r. Grant Barn
well. Mr.. 5. r. Hall and Miss G. Louise
Hurlbert. Miss Mary c. Bennett was re-
elected secretary of the club.
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Played at the White House.

Aususte Van Bene, the actor-musiciar
whose performances upon the violoncellc
created great interest among musical peo-
pie in this city last week, played at the
White House Saturday evening at the re-
quest of President and Mrs. Mckinley, who
had invited a number of friends to hear
him. He played program of high order
and finally. at the request of Mrs. McKin-
ley, played Home. Sweet Home" The
President thanked Mr.. Van Beine for the
pleasure he had given the company, and
remarked: Now 1 can see that what JOS
eph jefferson said is true-'It is not art, but
genius 1t is understood that Mr.. Van
Beine will return the last of this month
and give a Sunday evening recital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-08
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

Academy of Music.-"The City of New
York
Bijou Observation-Disclosures Specialties.
Columbia Theater.-"Courted Into Court"
Grand Opera House.-Francis Wilson and
company in Half King"
KernGn's Lyceum Theater.-Hopkins'
Trans-OceanicS.
Lafayette Square Opera House.-'The
Girl From Paris"
New National Theater.-Joseph Jefferson
in RIP Van Winkle.''
Willard Hall.-Exhibition of the Bio
graph.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-08
POLICE CLERICAL FORCE
Annual Exhibit of Operations Made by Chief
Clerk Sylvester.
Financial Showing for the Past Year
Need of Storage Rooms and
Office Facilities.

Chief Clerk Sylvester Of the police depart
ment made his annual report to Maj. Moore
Saturday afternoon. The exhibit is of the
operations of the clerical force, as well as
what was done in the line Of recovering
property during the fiscal year. Twelve in
surance policies, amount ting to 1924, were
paid. The financial exhibit is as follows:
Salaries paid. 574.5O5.26; fines, rewards,
property sale. deposited. 81, 051.95; collec-
lions for uniforms, s12, 395.97; charity dis
bursements, &c. he; verifica:ion of de-
partment expenses, s21. S6O.52; verificaNon
of police pensions, SCI, OO7.4O; estimated
value lost, stolen and abandoned property
received, So, 199.9S; police insurance pay
ments, 1924. Total, $676, 1858.
Record Methods.
1t might be proper to add that all rec
crds have been kept in accordance with the
regulations and in u manner every way
modern, so as to best facilitate the depart
ment and public requirements. The several
assistants at headquarters have been faith
full and correct in the discharge of their
respective duties. each and all of them
evincing an unceasing interest in the dis
charge of the work assigned them.
OF the So, 1889, in lost. stolen or aban-
doned property, distribution was made as
follows: Delivered to owners by order of
the court or upon proof of ownership, $685.
575.22; delivered to claimants on bond,
$2,95S.54; destroyed. $31.25; sold, $75.
Total. $29.jG9.76. Estimated value of re-
mainder, sZ630.22.
The Necessary storage rooms for the
proper care of goods is and will continue to
be wanting until the department is pro-
yIded with adequate quarters Of its own Sc
lection. Not only are there insufficient stor-
age accommodations, but the clerks are
housed in Office rooms lily adapted for the
transaction of the increasing demands
made upon their energies.
Lost, stolen and abandoned bicycles make
up a large percentage of the property dis
posed of by this office. This is evidenced by
IA perusal of the numbers of them received
under the score of different names which
attach to them.
The Bicycle Question.
Referring to the bicycle question, after
mentioning that 1873 wheels were stolen
during the year, Mr.. Sylvester says:
The registration of bicycles and bicycle
lamps, officially, would not only materially
enhance the District revenues, but would
aid in the recovery of such machines when
lost and in their Identification after return
to this branch of the department.
Confscated weapcnS-A committee of en-
ployes supervised the annual destruction of
concealed weapons ordered by ,he court
under the existing law, but this wholesale
disposition does not seem to have in any
wise decreased the number that are return
ed and confiScated by the police.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-08
EXCHANGED Shots.

Bad craftsmanship prevented the serious
Injury of somebody near Chevy Chase Fri
day night. According to the report made
by Mr.. c. H. Sherman to the police Satur-
day, he heard some men fighting, or en-
gagged in a quarrel, on his farm, which lies
near the electric car line, and he ordered
them away. When they refused to go he
fired one shot at them. The men returned
the fire, and when Mr.. Sherman started
from his house to go toward them they
ran away. Detective Weldon heard the
complaint made by Mr.. Sherman and is in
yeStiSating the case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-08
SUNDAY AT CoRCoRAN GALLERY.
Nearly a Thousand Persons Enjoyed
the Beauties Therein.

The Corcoran Gallery of Art was open 10
the public yesterday afternoon from 1870
until 5 o'clock, and, despite the disagree
able, drizzly weather, nearly a thousand
persons took advantage of the opportunity
to view the art treasures and beauties con-
tanned in the magnificent building A very
large proportion of the visitors were those
whose vacations prevent them from going
to the gallery on week days.
1t was announced yesterday by Dr. F. S.
Barbarin, curator, that the gallery would
be open Sundays hereafter until further
notice from 1:3O to 4:3O pm, the change of
the closing hour from 5 o'clock being deem
ed advisable on account of the growing
shortness of the days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-08
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Samuel ]. Pentz for Glymont
and intermediate landings at $50 am
Steamer Harry Randall for Coloniai
Beach and river landings at . am.
Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe at . pm.
Trains leave 1872 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly from am. to
PM
Trains leave 1872 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Mount Vernon at $50. 1000, IL
am. 1905. 2:O5 3, and 4:15 PM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-08
Miss Ci.neros' Return.

Senorita Evangelina Cossio Cisneros
has returned to this city from Chicago, and
IS again located with Mrs. Macias on X
street. She will tonight attend the per-
Torrance of "Courted Into Court at the
Columbia Theater, where she will occupy
q box. which will be appropriately decor
&ted with the American and Cuban color.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-08

Frank n. Benjamin today filed a bill in
equity against the District of Columbia,
praying that a cloud on his title to sublot
A, of Wright and Cox's subdivision. be
removed by the cancellation Of all taxes on
the lot prior to July 1. 1893. The COM
piainanc is represented by Attorney Peyton
Gordon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-08
Grand Army Club Meeting.

At the regular monthly assembly of the
Grand Army Club Of the District of Co
lumbia Saturday evening last, in the par
lors of Wizards Hotel, addresses were
made by several well-known Grand Army
men. The parlors were appropriately deco
rated for the occasion. and at the conclu-
sion OF an Informal program refreshments
were served.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-08
Excursion to High Island.

Members of the National Geographic So
ciety and their friends Saturday afternoon
went on an excursion to High Island in the
Potomac The occasion was one of great
enjoyment In addition to the pleasure of
the outing, interesting addresses were
made
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-08
Letter for Dorsey Foult..

The police are not the only people who
want to see Dorsey Foultz, the murderer
of Charles Robinson the 31st of May. Post
master Willett has letter for him, and is
anxious that he should call and get it.
Should he fail to do SO his name will be
printed in the list of those whose letters
are uncalled for. and then the missive NAV
find its way to the dead letter office,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-08

ANY CITY MIGHT WE'LL BE PROUD
to have such an establishment as ours.
It's one of the most complete plants in the
u. s. Old furniture upholstered and e.
covered. Empire Upholstery and Carpet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-08
Peace Union Meeting.

The local branch OF the Universal Peace
Union held a meeting yesterday afternoon
at the Church of Our Father, corner of
18th and L streets. Mrs. Belva A. Lock-
wood presided and made brief address.
Rev. Amanda Deyo also spoke.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-08
Appointed Trustee,

The National Safe Deposit, Savings and
Trust Company has been appointed trus-
tee to receive about 100000 awarded by the
Venezuelan commission upon the claims of
Hollins and McBlair, with full authority
to receipt for all sums yet due under the
award
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-08

Such events call for floral decorations of
unusual excellence. Trust your orders to
Guides artists, 1224 f st-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-08

ORDER YOUR CREAMS AND ICES
from the firm famous for furnishing the
finest-F'usselrs. Select from over three
score of chilled delicacies, Prompt sending
as sured. 1421 n. Y. avenue. 'Phone 1913.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-08

Low prices for the butter moves our
stock. o-lb. box finest produced, Sl4J.
James F. Oyster. 800 Pa. ave. Phone 27I.
Advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-08

National Rifles Reunions.
The fourteenth season of Saturday even
ing reunions of the National Rifles will be
inaugurated the evening of November 20.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-08

Spring Lamb. New York Roast Beef and
Delmonico Steak. JOHN r. KELLY, 9th st.
wing Center mkt. Corned Beef a speciality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-08
T CHEAT YOUR STOMACH.

DON'T CHEAT YOUR STOMACH.
Rich and rare delicacies from every cline.
Artichokes, imported Sprouts from Brus-
sells France: Hot-houSe Cucumbers; Finest
Grapes, ard everything good. c. EngeIs
Sons, 9th ST. wing, Center Mkt. 'Phone54o.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-08
Suit for Divorce Wtthdrnwn.

The suit for divorce filed by Laura s.
Whitaker against Granville A. Whitaker
the 9th of last May has been withdrawn
and dismissed by Mrs. Whitaker
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-08

Large assortment of Latrobes, Heating
and Cooking Stoves. We are experts on
latrobe and furnace work. Jno. Moran.
PIG Pa. ave. Tel. 9S4.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-08

The dwelling at southeast corner Of
Rhode Island avenue and 10th street (92O
Rhode Island avenue), will be sold by trus-
tees at auction tomorrow afternoon at 4: 80
oclock. See advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-08

KENNY'S DRY ROASTED COFFEES.
Highest quality, lowest prices. Pure
sugars sold at cost city stores. c. d.
Kenny.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-08

Sheetz's Snowdrift. Coo. per ID. Satin Mo
lasses Candy, 15c. per box. 10th and F.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-08

Chrysanthemum and Orchids.
Superb display at Smalrs all this week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-08

Great Diamond Sale Tonight.
Jacobs Bros. 1929 Pa. ave. Retiring from
business. Everything to go. Three sales
daily-10:30 am. and and 1880 p.m.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-08

j. III. Small & Sons. Florists.
18th and q streets northwest, Washington,
,. Co.; 1153 Broadway. N. Y.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-08

VELATTS is RICH EATING.
These caramels are the acknowledged
favorite confection of Washington. Too good
TO have a rival. 624 9th and HOSE G SITS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-08

j. H. Small & Sons, Florists,
14th and G streets northwest, Washington
d. c.; 1853 Broadway, New York.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-08

BALTIMORE AND OHIO BULLETIN.
EXCURSION RATES.
BALTIMORE AND RETURN, 800. Sum-
day reXt.
PHILADELPHIA AND RETURN, 500.
Sunday next.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-08

UPRIGHT PIANO; IS PER MONTH RENT OR $40
a month the installment plan.
JOHN F. ELLIS & CO.,
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PIANOS TUNED AND REPAIRED; BEST WORK
at moderate price.
JOHN F. ELLIS & CO.,
937 Pa ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-08

Burbank Potatoes, 75c. bu. Jonnston's. PCS.
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STEINwAY GRAND, IN ELEGANT CONDITION,
$500; easy terms.
Elegant new Upright Piano, 500; IS payments
Square Pianos from SIS up, at IS cents per
week.
HUGO WORCH, Sohmer Piano Agency 923 r
ct. Remember how We spell the word SOIIMER
Pianos for rent, moved and packed. noGsd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-08

PIANOS MOVED, PACKED AND SHIPPED By
sober and reliable men, at fair prices.
JOHN +. ELLIS & CO.,
Middletown transcript., 1897-09-18

A BIG fight is going on in Pennsyl-
vania against the dictatorship of Sena-
tor Quay, and it is hoped Governor
Hastings will down him, as he stands
for all that is bad in politics. -"Smyrna
Times"
This sounds strange in an organ
which never had the courage of politi-
cal convictions until J. Edward Ad-
dicks persuaded" it to say something.
Senator Quay is in any event "boss''
that is worth following. He wins VIC
tories for good causes and he makes a
very useful and patriotic United States
Senator. Comparisons are odious; but
to Republican Senator Quay appears
as an angel Of light as compared with
the "boss" of the "Smyrua rl.nes''
Middletown transcript., 1897-09-18
LANDSCAPE AT THE EXPOSITION.

A visitor to the Tennessee Centennial Ex.
position, who resides in the East, and who
attended the Worlds Fair and the Atlanta
Exposition, said of the landscape garden
ing at the Centennial Exposition, that "in
richness and artistic arrangement the floral
display surpassed anything of the kind he
had ever seen, and the beautiful lawns and
lakes and shade trees lent natural charm
that no mechanical work could produce,
and that made this Exposition a greater
pleasure than any he had ever visited"
This feature of the Tennessee Exposition
has attracted the attention ofeveryone who
has had an opportunity to enjoy it, and next
to the Pantheon, has elected more favorable
comment than any other attraction.
The Exposition gardener is Mr.. Jocelyn,
who comes from England, that great coun-
try of landscape gardners and florist. Mr.
Jocelyn spent nearly two years before the
gates of the Exposition were opened in
making arrangements for the magnificent
display he has finally produced. Terraces
here and gentle slopes there were the first
things to demand his attention. Shrubs
and vines followed, and the beautiful gourd
arbors approaching the Auditorium Then
hower-beds were planned of all conceivable
shapes, Greek-letter, fraternity badges, and
other unique designs being introudced.
A newspaper correspondent writing on
this subject says: This splendid work Of
art-for surely this is no misnomer-should
of itself draw thousands of visitors to the
Centennial Exposition. The gorgeous beds
of every variety of the Gamma, the Calla-
diums and The innumerable other varieties
of plants and flowers, besides the exquisite
species of water-lily luxuriating in the rip
pling waters, baffie description"
The most popular as well as the most
magnificent and intricate of the designs is
"The Rising Sum- as it has been appropri-
lately called. Radiating from rich Grim
son solar center of foliage plants are shafts
of light made by plants the ordinations of
whose shades can only be appreciated by
one who has seen and felt the beauty of a
sunrise.
The moderate weather and refreshing
rains that have favored nature in this sec.
ton have worked: wonders for the Centen-
mails landscape, and lover of natures
beauty will find here scene to please the
most sensitive mind.