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Evening star., 1898-11-18
NEW ASSOCIATION FORMED.
Business Men EatalyAsh an Organic
xatiOn for Muteal Benefit.

There was organized at a meeting held at
the Hotel Regent last night, and attended
by many well-known citizens, the Business
Mems Association of thei District of Colum-
bia. The objects of, the new organization,
as stated in the call fori the gathering and
cordially approved by those in attendance,
are to bring the business men of the Dis
trict of Columbia into closer business and
social relationship for mutual advantage;
to form an organization by which the views
or the business men Of the District of Co.
lumbia can always be promptly had relative
to matters involving their own business in
terests and to adopt ways and means, from
time to time, to promote the advancement
of the business interestssof the members of
the association individually and the Dis
trict of Columbia generally
Norman T. Elliott called the meeting to
order, and temporary organization was eff
fected by the election of w. s. Knox as
chairman and W. S. Mexican secretary
After the objects, as stated above, were re-
cited by Conrad Syme, by whom they were
drawn up, general discussion followed, in
which remarks favorable to the project
We're made by George NJ. Bond M Dyren-
forth, o. c. Staples, P. H. Heiskell, w w
Danenhower, John c. Parker X. z. Muir
ply and others. A committee, composed of
NJ. Dyrenforth. Conrad Syme and Dr.
George A White, was appointed to submit
a draft of a constitution at another meet
ing to be held Friday night of next week at
Willard Hall, when the organization will
be perfected and permanent officers elected.
Among the participants in last night S
meeting. besides those already mentioned,
were w. w. Burdette. William Hahn, E. H
Neumeyer B. F. McCauley, E. L. Jordan,
j. w. Carr, Matthew Goddard, P. S. War
ren, Albert Daggett, c. E. Gundlach, Alex
ander 5. Daggett, DR.. c. b. Robinson
Charles kraemer Arthur Cowsill, Frank
K. Raymond, William Ramsey, James P.
Tolman, w. G. Lown, W. H. Selden, w. w.
DanenhoWer, w. S. Mexican, l.. Mangum,
George 70 Sheriff, F. E. Shiery, c. P. Crop
ley, Kimon Nicolaides, M H. Hall, E. j.
Bullman. S. Smith Hoover, jr., and Thomas
w. Cadick
Evening star., 1898-11-18
CURRENT EXPENSES.
The Cost Per Capita for Treatment
of Patients.

In the last annual report of the superin-
tendent of charities reference was made to
the excessive cost per capita Of patients
at the Homeopathic Hospital. The hos
pital authorities invited Superintendent
Lewis to appear at the next meeting of the
National Homeopathic Association and
speak on the subject. This meeting took
place last night in the red parlor at the
Ebhitt House. Superinte ndent Levi ;, armed
with facts and figures furnished by the hos
pital in its last annual report, was on hand
to make good his statement.
He explained, when invited to speak, that
MS attention was called to the subject by
several items in the bill of expenditures.
Inc hospital was paying much larger prices
for food than was the District. He in
stdnced IL W The hospital paid IL cent, per
pound fer beef against cents paid by the
Dlstrict, nd 23 .-tnts per dozen for eg-s
against IL cents by the District. He said
ne did not doubt that the charitable ladies
ana gentlemen of the hospital desired to
do the most good in. the best way.
President Charles Lyman of the hospital
bCard spoke in reply. He was glad to hear
the suggestions of Superintendent Lewis
and did not doubt there was room for i'm
prCvement in the institution. He was sorry
the criticisms had not been presented be-
fore
DR. Richard Kingsman suggested that it
would be well to appoint a business man
ager to the hospital.
hospital were filed. The treasurers re-
port showed a balance of S5,0i0.30 in the
treasury
Officers for the ensuing year were elected
as follows: President, John Dalzell; first
vice president, E. S. Hutchinson; second
vice president. A. r. Quaffe; secretary. S.
S. Shedd trustees, Charles Lyman, Mrs.
A. r. Qua1fe md s. S. Shedd
Evening star., 1898-11-18
ASSOCIATION MEETING,
Annual COnvOcation of Representa-
tives of baptist Churches.

Annual ConvOcation of Representa-
tives of Baptist Churches.
The th.rtyfirst annual meeting of the
Columbia Association of Baptist Churches
will be held in the Metropolitan Baptist
Church. corner of 9th and A streets north
east, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
next, beginning at 7:30 pm. of the first
named day.
The opening exercises will be in charge
of the retiring moderator, Rev. R. r. West.
who will preside until his successor is elect
ed. The annual sermon will be delivered
by Rev. Theron Outwater. The business
sessions will begin at 10 am. Tuesday.
During the meetings Mr.. S. NJ. Yeatman.
the clerk of the association, will read the
annual report of each church, and reports
will be presented as follows: Executive
board. treasurer; educational board, by Rev.
DR. Muir: education, by Rev DIR. r. L..
Whitman; symtematic beneficence, by A.
L. Swartwout; missions. G. w. Needham;
suppression of liquor traffic. Rev. w. S. 0.
Thomas; Bible and tract distribution, Rev
G. w. Mccullough Sunday schools. c. G,
Lynch. and young peoples work, William
A. Wilbur.
Addresses will be made by representatives
of Columbian University, Wayland Semi
nary, home mission board of the Southern
Baptist convention, missionary union and
other interests.
Evening star., 1898-11-18
Reception to Chaplain Couden.

Chaplain-in-Chief H. NJ. Couden will be
rendered a reception by Encampment No
Ill L. V l.. and Ladies' Auxiliary, No. b.
this evening at the hall in National Capital
Bank building. on Pennsylvania avenue
southeast.
Following is the program: Music. inslru-
mental. Mrs. + A. Hilton; Star Spangled
Banner" Comrade y. W. Beebe and audi
euce; reception speech. James Tanner; re-
sponse. Chaplain-in-Chief H. N Couden;
vocal solo. "Appomattox," Comrade b. w.
Beebe: reading, selected. Mr.. Guy Collins;
''Our Auxiliary" Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mus
sey; vocal solo. selected. Miss Annie NJ
Calvert: Our Veterans" General Alfred
II HawIey; popular melodies Mrs A. III
Hsrsey Miss II. E Hawley, Mr.. Patterson
ard Mr. l.. JamisOn: reading. selected Miss
May NJ. ClemOns; vocal solo. selected DR..
y. p Barnes; reading, Goodbye Jim. -
Comrade j. +. PittTnan; America" by the
audience. Precentor. COmrade B. W. Beebe.
Reception by Chaplain-in-Chief II. y. Cou-
den, and all-round social time. Refresh
ments will be served. followed by taps.
Evening star., 1898-11-18
CoNFEDERiTE VETERANS.
ASSOCIATION ImGOrses Proposed Me-
mortal to Gen. Grant.


An unusually interesting meeting of the
Confederate Veterans Association was held
at its hall last night. at which, in addition
to large attendance of prominent southern
leaders, there were a number of ex-Union
soldiers and Washington citizens The chief
attraction was talk by Capt H. B. Little
page. descriptive of the battle between the
Merrimac and Monitor. he being one of the
officers of the Merrimas during the negage-
ment. Two fine paintings of the event were
on exhibition.
During the business hour of the meeting
a resolution introduced by Mr.. Frank Hume
was unanimously indorsed. to the effect
that the Confederate Veterans Association
urge the adoption of the plan of a memorial
bridge, which shall span the historic Po-
tomac from the old Naval Observatory
grounds to Arlington, Va, as a memorial
to Gen. Ulysses S. Grant, in line with
steps taken recently by the board of trade
for bringing the matter before Congress-
Prof. Leo Wheat furnished the music for
the evening, rendering some of the old
southern airs to the enjoyment of all pres
6nt.
Evening star., 1898-11-18
AMUSEMENTS.

COLUMBIA THEATER. - Damon and
Pythias" was given at the Columbia The
ater last night Mr.. Hanford is not a mem
Der of the local Knights of Pythias, but an
nually tenders them a benefit at which he
plays the sterling old drama.
Mr.. Hanford apologized to the audience,
before the curtain rose, for the condition of
his voice, which was suffering the conse-
Guences of his exertions the night before
at the medal presentation, added to Sc
we're cold.
AS Damon ne fitted well within the re-
QuiIements of the role and diScreetly OBJ
served the difference between acting and
ranting. He made a handsome hero, and,
by outstanding his voice, enabled to
give the strong scenes their due measure
of force.
A large audience witnessed the perform
ance, and after the third act the knights
handed over the footlights an immense
pyramid of cErysanthemums
Frank Hennig was an acceptable Pythas,
and the support was worthy of commenda-
ton.
'Ingomar'' was not given, as announced,
at the matinee yesterday, as Mr.. Hanford
was unequal to the task. Instead, The
Merchant of Venice was presented, and
afforded Mr.. Hanford's co-star, Mr.. r. d.
Mclean, an unexpected opportunity to play
Shylock AT two hours notice he appeared
and, barring a little ruStiness in his lines,
stage presence. expressive eyes and re-
markably good voice. "Ingomar" will be
given tomorrow evening.
THE AEOLIAN REC1TALS.-The Aeo-
liam recitals, which were so popular last
season, are to be resumed tomorrow after
noon at 4:30 O'Clock in the aeolian parlors
of Sanders &, Staymans building, 1927 F
street northwest. These rectals are free
to the public. and a special invitation IS
extended to all lovers of good music. The
program tomorrow will include such selec-
tions as the "Jubel' overture, Weber:
"Valse Poetique," Gottschalk; Geo, gia
Camp Meeting Mills; air and variations
Moszkowski, and others. The soloist will
be Miss Ivy Herriott soprano at the First
Baptist Church during the European trip
of Mrs. Thos. c. Moves. Miss Herriott will
sing Under the Rose" Fisher; Calm as
the Night" Bohm; IF but Knew" Smith,
and Delight waltz song, Luckstone. The
recital will be under the personal direction
of Mr.. Percy S. Foster.
"RF:D, WHITE AND BLUE."-"The Red,
White AMI Blue, timely patriotic play,
which Will be presented at the Columbia
Theater next Monday night will present in
the leading role a coterie Of talented and
well-known players. Gertrude Quinlan, the
Hetty Hale, ard Raymond Hitchcock, the
Phineas Weaver, are remembered locally as
favOrite members of the Castle Square
Opera Company. In 1.-The Red, White and
Blue" they have been assigned roles pecu-
Early adapted to the display of their re
sEective talents. Charles Kent the Father
Savage, scarcely needs an introduction to
theater goers, for since 1873 he has been
associated with almost every prominent
star. Ida Mcmillan, Maude Hosford, Da-
vid NJ. Murray. Stephen Wright and Lottie
Alter also in the cast.
Evening star., 1898-11-18
Warned and Released,

Il amt guilty of throwing stones cause
the man poured a bucket of water on me-"
was the plea of small colored boy named
George Green, when arrdgned before Judge
Scott this morning. .~..
]. w. Incoe told the court ythat he ac-
cidentally let fall a. few drops ofswater on
the boy from his, wiHdow, and when he
went out the boy grabbed at him and then
threw a stone at him.
Il threw a small piece of coal at that
man after he threw Il brick at me-" ad-
mitted the boy.
What caused the trouble?" asked Judge
Scott.
THAT man threw bucket of water on
me-" persisted the boy.
1T was only a few drops from a glass. ;.
Mr.. Incoe said
Twasn't nothing of the kind said the
boy, "and l can prove 1t by the man who
let me go in his house to get dry
The boy was released on his personal
bonds with warning.
Evening star., 1898-11-18
With Masonic Honors.

Lafayette Lodge. No. 10 F. A & A. NJ,
conducted the funeral of the late John
Mel. Lipscomb. at o'clock this afternoon,
from the chapel at Lees undertaking es-
tabIishnent. Thomas p. Morgan. w NJ,
officiated. In accordance with the request
Of the deceased. the remains were ere
mated
The members of the certificate division of
the pension office. over which Mr.. Lipscomb
at time presided. sent a handsome
floral tribute and a note of sympathy to
his late residence. corner of 10th street and
Howard avenue northwest.
The funeral was private. only the imme-
'diate friends of the deceased and members
Of the Masonic lodge attending.
Evening star., 1898-11-18
THE SHERIDAN STATUE.
Sculptor Wards Letter to the Com
mittee to Progress.

Mr.. ]. @. A. Ward, the sculptor who has
the contract for the statue of Gen. P. T.
Sheridan, 20 be erected in this city, has
written letter to one of the statue com
mittee in regard to the progress of the
work, in which he says:
"A yea ago l had the large model well
advanced, but found lEat it would never
sa tisfy n,e-that 1 should never be happy
with it; SO RULED it down and made new
studies entirely. These are now all COM
pleted, and 1 have made preparations for
setting up the large model again, which
will not be changed.
This report will no doubt shock you and
be great disappointment to the society.
1t will be difficult for its members 10 under
stand hoW any sculptor should require so
many years for such work. l did not my
self expect % occupy SO much time with It,
hut 1T has been an honest occupation of MY
time. for there has rot been a month
wasted in idleness or devoted to other
work. If however, 1 can peacefully COM
plete this statue of Sheridan, and work
happily on It, shall not regret my sacrifice
of time and money
Evening star., 1898-11-18
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Charles Manchester for Mt. Yer
non and Marshall Hall at 10 a and 40
pm.
Steamer Newport News tor Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe at $50 pm.
Steamer Wakefield for Colonial Beach
and river landings at am.
Steamer EsteIe Randall for GIymont
and intermediate points at $50 am.
Trains leave III. street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly from am. to
y pm.
Trains leave 12fs street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Mount Vernon hourly from 10
am. to , pm.
Cars leave AqUeduct bridge for Arlington
and Fort Myer every half hour from S:Id
n m to $40 pm
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge every hour
for Falls Church.
Evening star., 1898-11-18
Great Improvement in the Seryic.

Between Washington. Baltimore, Pnila-
deiphia and New York, via Penn
SylVdnia Railroad.
Great improvements have been made dur
ing the past few months in the line Of the
Pennsylvania railroad between Washington
and Baltimore and New York Many curves
Rave been Strengthened. and the line thus
materially shortened: one hundred pound
steel rails have been laid between Wash
irEton and Philadelphia and the roadbed
made equal to any on the Pennsylvania
railroad system. These improvements to-
gether with the superior terminal facilities
at New York, the fast time and the match
less morning and afternoon limiteds make
the Pennsylvania railroad the popular line
between Washington and Baltimore and
Philadelphia and New York; for il is the
smOothest, the safest and the most perfect
railroad connecting the capital and metrop-
ellis Of the nation. The new congressional
limited. with its handsome Pullman par
lor. observation, smoking and exquisitely
equipped dining cars. all Illuminated by
electricity. is by common consent the most
magnificent day train in the wOrld.-Advt.
Evening star., 1898-11-18
Some Suggestions to the Washing.
ton Centennial.

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
In regard to the proposition of holding
centennial celebration of the existence of
the national capital in 1900 it occurs to me
that parades and kindred festivities are
neither sufficiently serious nor in any way
worthy of such an important occasion, and
| beg to suggest a few points for the con-
sideration of a committee consisting of
our most educated and for such important
event, best qualified citizens.
1st Every national capital has, by gov
ernment and municipal aid, improved its
most important thoroughfare. In such
ways the boulevards of Paris, Vienna and
Rome were built. Everybody must admit
our most beautiful wide Pennsylvania ave-
nue. as it stands at present is a disgrace.
1t should. therefore, be improved and beau
titled in all possible ways; and to promote
this and to induce building along its line a
twenty years relief from all taxation on
such new improvements should be granted.
I'd. law should be passed by Congress
requiring central union railroad station
worthy of the national capital in some
suitable locality.
Sd. A formal and unanimous request
should be made to Congress that all new
government buildings in contemplation
should be erected along the south side of
Pennsylvania avenue, with open grounds
about them extending back to the Smith
sonian park.
4th. The old Corcoran Art Gallery. with
adjoining grounds. should be bought for
a national gallery, to contain the works
of only American painters and sculptors.
old portraits of American statesmen and
men famous in the history Of this coun-
try, painted by Americans. This would be
at once useful as an educational agency
and of great historical value.
5th. The erection on Pennsylvania ave-
nue., by the joint action of Congress and
the various states of the Union, of a ma
tional industrial museum in which should
be permanently shown all exportable ar
ticles of the several states and colonies
which would Immediately foster our manu-
featuring and agricultural interests and
enlarge our foreign trade.
November is. 1888. v. G. FISCHER.
Evening star., 1898-11-18
Ordered by On,miSsiOuerx.

The following orders have been issued by
the District Cen missioners: Lay new ce-
ment sidewalk on the west side of 1st street
northwest between NJ street and New York
avenue; estimated cost. $500 Set new curb
on the west side of 18th street northeast
between North Carolina avenue and y
street. abutt:ng lots in square 10l2; esti-
mated cost, $50. Pave alley in square 9>.
with asphalt or vitrified block; estimated
inch sewer and $50 feet of fifteen-inch sew
er in the north side of street southwest
between a point $50 feet west of Az street
and Water street; estimated cost $40
Construct ninety feet of eight-inch sewer
and two manholeS in Delaware avenue
southwest betw c and d streets; estf-
mated cost, $50.
Evening star., 1898-11-18
Convicted on Two Charges.

Fred Hanson, sixteen years old. was rec
bgnized by Judge KiInball having been
In court before when he appeared yester-
day afternoon to plead to two charges of
larceny Attorney Riley defended him and
had him make full explanation, but the
jury disregarded the statement and con-
viCted him. In one case he was charged
with the THEFT of an overcoat from DR.
Howland's office. while the other informa-
ton alleged the taking of Archie Williams
smoking jacket Judge kimbaIl imposed a
penalty Of So fine or sixty days imprison-
mvnt in each case.
Evening star., 1898-11-18
DAISY CHAIN FUND.
Promoters Donate sI2,OOo 10 the GAR
field HospttaI

AT special meeting OF the Daisy Chain
Hospital promoters, held yesterday at the
residence of the president Mrs. Archibald
hopkins. resolution was adopted direct
ing the payment of the fund Of about sl2,-
Voe raised for the purpose of building
contagious disease hospital to the Garfield
Hospital for that purpose. BY the efforts
OF the two corporations a contagious disease
hospital has :!ow Ec,n assured for Washin--
ton The purpose OF the Daisy Chain Hos
pital having been accomplished. its opera
items will now cease. and its charter Will
be surrendered
As ii had been found impraCticahe by
the corporation to build an independent
hospital on account OF the insUfiicienCy OF
the fund and the difficulty in obtaining
legal authority to do So IL was decided by
the meeting to give its moneys 10 the Gar
field Hospital to be applied in aid Of the
contagious di,-a-a h"sI ital which the la 'cr
corporation Is np% building on its grounds.
Evening star., 1898-11-18
The German Dramatic Club.

Carroll Hall was filled last evening by
about three hundred members of the Ger
man Dramatic Club old and new with
their guests, and a pleasing program was
presented. 1t was the first meeting of the
club for the season Of 1S9S-39
AT hour of social intercourse was fol.
lowed by a greeting from the president
Mrs. Emma Poesche. in the form of ar
original poem; piano solo by Prof Meyer
song recitation and reading by Mrs. Schon-
ecker Miss Schade and Mr.. Provost ending
with a performance of the farce, The
Lady With the Wooden Leg" in which the
Misses Pcesche and Heger and Messrs
Tracy, Heidemann and Hannen7ann took
part. Dancing followed.
Evening star., 1898-11-18
Mr.. Danenhower Gives .3au

Washington Danenhower, real estate
dealer of this city, who recently ar
rested on requisition from Gov Lowudes
Of Maryland, to answer in the criminal
court of Baltimore the charge of false pre-
lenses, has given bail in the sum of 81. 500
for his appearance. Mr.. Danenhower's ar
rest was caused by charges filed by Will
liam Braun of Philadelphia in connection
with negotiations for the lease of the Bay
Ridge Hotel.
Evening star., 1898-11-18
ABIDE BY DECISION.
Comm issiOners Direct Tax Ccrtifi-
Gates to BE Duly Slammed.

advised by the commissioner of internal
revenue that he is still of the opinion that
tax certificates issued by the District as
SCISSOR must bear 10-cent revenue stamp.
The Commissioners have, therefore, de-
cided to abide by the commissioner deci-
sion, and will direct the assessor to see
that such certificates are properly stamped.
The stamps will probably be furnished
the Commissioners on their requisition, and
persons securing tax certificates will be
charged 10 cents in addition to the regular
charge of so cents for the certificates.
Evening star., 1898-11-18

Replying to a request of Rev. DIR. J. E.
Rankin, president of Howard University
that the lease with the university include
a paragraph providing for the cost of heat
ing the main brick building, to be paid out
of the appropriation for the support of
F'reedmen's Hospital, the District Com
missioners today informed DR.. Rankin
that the clause cannot be inserted.
The Commissioners explain that they are
not under a ruling of the controller Of the
treasury, authorized to make payment for
light and fuel for rooms not occupied by
the hospital
Evening star., 1898-11-18
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Objections to Will

William H. Cronie's will, filed for probate
yesterday, makes no mention of the tes-
tator's wife, but in it 81. 900 is beuueathed
TO his two brothers, Robert F. Cronie and
John W. Cronie, the remainder of the
estate being left to his sister. Mary G.
Alvater. Mrs. Eliza B. Cronie, the widow.
filed a petition in the Office of the register
OF wills, declaring her husband to have
been OF unSOund mind when he signed the
paper She asks to be made administrator
of the estate.
Evening star., 1898-11-18
LOCAL MENTION.
ANUSENENTs TONIGHT.

->cademy-"Town Topics
Columbia Theater-Charlss B. Hanford in
~NIrginius'
kernan's Lyceum Theater-"Vanity Fair
Lafayette Square-Dan Daily in The Bale
of New York
National Theater-James X. Hackett in
THE Tree of knowledge"
Ohio avenue and 18th street-Battle of
GettysburE
M-tzerott Hall-Wargraph exhibition.
First CONGREGATIONAL Church. 10th and G.
Etreets-LeCture on Spain and Her Lost
Colonies
Evening star., 1898-11-18
J. F. BROADBENT ARRESTED.
Former Local Manager of Cleveland
Cycle Co. Accused of Crime

j. F. Broadbent,- the former local manager
OF the Cleveland Cycle Company, was ar
rested yesterday in Baltimore on a war
rant charging him with embezzling $1,000
from the company. j. D. Arnold, the pres T..
icent of the company swore out the war
rant, ani went to Baltimore today to Sc
cure the return of Broadbent to this city
for trial.
An expert aocountantEwent over Broad
tents books after his discharge from the
company's employ in August last and
found shortage. 1t is charged by Mr.. Ar
Lcld that this money Brpadbent took from
the cash drawer for his own use and cred
lted 1t on the books as having been paid to
agents as commissions on the sales of bi-
cycles.
Evening star., 1898-11-18
To the Public.

We. the dealers in the New West End
Market, 22d and T streets, desire to thank
the public for generous patronage. and to
state that are here 20 stay and will con-
unue 20 offer daily none but the best and
freshest goods in our respective lines. Mar
ket open every week day.-Advt.
Evening star., 1898-11-18

William H., Pope has filed suit against
the Washington Post Company and Cicero
Harris for 5000 damages, the first named
defendant being charged with publishing a
libelous statement made by the defendan MT
Harris. The latter is also charged with the
destruction Of the plaintiffs property.