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Evening star., 1898-05-06
Written for The Ev nine Star.

ritten for The Ev, nine Star.
The state of No Account.
A toast to them. the sage contemn,
As only ht for reif.
here's TO the state Of people great
That never knew itself,
We never knew our Statesman true.
Our quorums and cur tweivss;
Our senators and congressn,-n-
They never know themselves.
The Travelled prig. whose soul was bie.
That patronizing elf:
IRE college sprig saw through his wig
The state knew not Itself;
We humble fcols a million schools
Made a us reading elves;
We sat on Stools we rlied our fools
We never knew ourselves
We had no lords. we wore no sworis.
Not Chiblin nor yet Guelf:
Our parent fount OF no account
We never knew ourself
More wooden we I'm cumpauy
Than our good axes helv.s:
We read our fate not TO be great
And never knew ourselves
1et still we grew as .fimples do
And wealth was onhur shelf;
From sea 10 sea all folks were free
Our neighbor was ours.lf
See yonder lout! He comes not cut,
He dickers and he delves;
Let's smite his hip. blow up his ship,''
They never knew ourselves
10 farthest world our shots are hurled
Old Spain has dug her delft
Hapsburgers great! Beware the state
That never knew itself,
Lest IL we quit our humble wit
The dry goods or our shelves
All hell may feel our homemade steel,
And We may know ourselves.
GEORGE ALFRED TOWNSEND.
Evening star., 1898-05-06
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Estelle Randall for Giymout and
intermediate landings at $50 am
Steamer Washington for Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe at pm
Steamer Wakefield for Colonial Beach
and river landings at 4 am
Trains leave 131. street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly from am.
to pm.
Trains leave 1312 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Mount Vernon 2t 6:D 1.t,OJ IL
am. 12:O5. 2:O5. 3. and 4:15 pm
Trains leave Aque6uct bridge for ArlinG-
ton and Fort Myer every half hour and
Falls Church hourly from $50 am. to 10iO
p.m.
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LOCAL MENTION.
AMUSENENTS TONIGHT.

Academy Of Music.-"The World Against
Her
Bijou Theater.-High-class Specialties
Lafayette.-Mr. Wilton Lackaye in "Char-
ley O'Malley.'
Grand Opera House.-"The Dazzler.
Kerran's Lyoeum Theater.-Mlle. AM
Merry Monarchs.
New National TIE eater-Mr. John Drew
In lone Summers Day..
1i1I Penn Avenue.-Phil. Ciover's $4,000
oil painting, "Fatima-"
Convention Hall.-Horse Show.
National Rifles Armory. - Caruana
Dancing Exhibition.
Confederate Veterans Assn Hah.-Mus-
icale and Dance, given by Prof. A W.
Meyer and pupils.
First Congregational Church.-Howari
University commencement Exercises OF
the Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutic
Colleges
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monious expression Of these attributes
that the character is evolved. One should
seek health religiously. Religion depends
to a very great extent upon health. EVIL
is often Matched in a dyspeptic stomach.
There is 20 virtue in disease or sickness.
What you would be that express in ma ma:
ger, words and deeds Thus We see HOY
the moral nature Is evolved through ex-
preston. If that boy that you think so
wicked, who seems to be more depraved
than other sons of Adam, had no oppor-
tunity for expressing those evil tendencies
they would die out.
Expression Of irritability will incline
one to profanity. On the other hand, If
the mind is impressed with anything false,
and no EXPIRE ssion is given to it. the i'm
preston becomes gradually obliterated.
No single thought, no single impulse can
be developed in the mind without express
sion. How much Is demanded CT the
mother. She must be pure-minded and as
piring. She must have rising IDEALS deep
sense of responsibility, an all-conquering
love. The whipping-rod is never found In
the hand of the true mother. Christ's
teaching was done most of all by what He
was to His followers"
Miss Richards Topic.
The evenings literary features were con-
cluded with bright and amusing address
by Miss Janet f. H. Richards. Her subject
was "Other Peoples Children from the
Standpoint of an Observant Spinster'
Miss Richards declared she appeared be-
fore the congress in the role of one of the
disqualified. In speaking of the blessings
Of single life" she said that there were
three classes of unmarried women, and
there was a vast difference between the
three types. The first is the old maid who
couldn't if she would; the spinster who
could but wouldn't when she could, and the
bachelor girl, who could all the time, but
wouldn't though she could. Miss Richards
declared that there are only few OF the
first class now extant, all deserting to the
spinster or bachelor girl. Speaking seri-
ously, Miss Richards said that the boys
should claim more of the attention of the
parents, and should be brought up in the
same atmosphere of purity as the girl. At
gates and visitors repaired to the Ebbitt
House, where the reception by the execu-
tive board of the congress to the chairmen
of the committees was held.
The Reception.
The magnitude Of the reception of the
mothers at the Ebbitt House last night was
only measured by the capacity of two par
lors and the corridors of the hotel. The
pretty red parlor was fragrant with roses
in jars and baskets and the receiving party
was elegantly gowned. Mrs. Birney, the
president, was assisted by the officers and
members of the executive board, and they
shook hands vigorously for two hours.
When the laggar1s had all passed down the
line the receiving party adjourned to the
big parlor, where Miss King, the talented
elocutionist, and Miss Hoffer, the equally
talented singing Kindergarten, charmed
all with their recitations and child songs.
The young ladies Of a seminary at Chester.
Pa, chaperoned by their teachers, came in
a body to the reception and their bright
faces and merry chatter added much to the
enjoyment of the evening.
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being formed in all parts of the country,
He declared II to be blessing to the
home. to churches and to society, and said
1t was a truth that worrying was really
a FORM Of insanity.
Miss G. l. 8. Andrews, also of New York.
added her praise to the movement saying
that its corner stone was the omnipresence
Of God and the belief In it. After the visit
to the White House Miss Mary s. Garrett
read an Interesting paper on the training
Of deaf children. Miss Garrett diametrical-
ly opposed the argument advanced by Prof
E. n. Gallaudet earlier yesterday that the
oral method was not the best in such edu-
cation. and declared that 1t was gradually
supplanting the sign method.
Miss Deusie Herenden OF this city gave
some amusing remarks on THE Advice Of
An Old Maid"
Evening Session.
Tho evening sesston was commenced by
an address by Mrs. Sara A. Spencer Of
this city on the necet sity of legible writing.
She showed by statistics that 100000 let
ters year reached the dead letter Office
by reason Of illegible writing.
Expression Necessary for Elocution,"
was the suoject treated In a very interest
ing manner by MICS Julia King Of Boston
q teacher Of oratory.
In concluding her admirable address Miss
King said: In the child ere the four great
attributes of the mind, life. affection, will,
and intellect, and It v through the har-
Evening star., 1898-05-06

Department Commander Arthur Hen
bricks of the c. A r.. in general order No.
3, calls attention to the National Volunteer
Reserves now being organized throughout
the country as an auxiliary force to the
National Guard and the regular army
Commander Hendricks suggests that those
veterans who ave unable physically to
stand the harGships of active service in
the field might be used in guarding public
buildings
Evening star., 1898-05-06
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Washington Boy q Lieutenan,

Harry B. Ramey. an old Washington boy,
has been chosen as second lieutenant of a
company of sixty volunteers at Warren,
Ohio Ramey was captain of Company B
of ;he High School Cadets in $780, He
went into the National Guard after he left
the High School and was a member of
the National Fencibles drill team and par
ticipated in the contest at Little Rock
Ark, in 1893 He is a thorough soldier and
is expected to give a good account of him.
self should he be called upon to go to the
front.
Evening star., 1898-05-06
Volunteer Company Orranixe.

AT Costellos Hall last night a company
Of fifty volunteers was organized A. B.
Eaton was elected captain: W. B. Costello.
first lieutenant. and Harry Dawson, second
lieutenant great many of the members
OF the company are old militiamen, having
been members of the District National
Guard for several years.
Evening star., 1898-05-06
Discussion of Bellixerencx.

The Varick Lyceum of the Union Wesley
A NJ E T. Church was addressed last
Monday evening by Mr.. Thos L. Jones on
belligerency. "A very large attendance
greeted the speaker. The participants in
the discussion were ex-Representative Geo
" Murray. W. c. Chase, b. F. Grant.
Samuel Thompson. Rev. DIR. A. A. Crooke
Lomax, Tyson and others. Miss n Bur-
roughs will address the Lyceum next Mon
day night
Evening star., 1898-05-06

AT the annual election held by the WASH
ington Six Per Cent Permanent Building
Association the following officers and di-
rectors were chosen for the ensuing year
George c. Walker, president; John E.
Weyss. vice president: H. H. Bergmann,
treasurer: j. A Maedel secretary; Chas.
G-an. z. J. Sacks. JAG. Miller. Carl Mueller.
A l. Wolfsteiner. directors: Ferd Schmidt,
attorney. and G. NJ Emmerich and d. +.
Mackall trustees.
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r. ANDO RTILETIN

On May Is the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road will place in service two Royal Linn
ited'' Trains, leaving New York at 1 pm.
and Washington pm, making the runs
In five hours.
The exquisite new parlor cars on the
Royal Blue Trains put into service today
are the handsomest cars yet turned out Of
the Pullman shops.
Evening star., 1898-05-06
KEANEs ExHIRIr or MEATS

is creating a sensation among marketers,
Mr.. Keane secured beef from the same
farm that produced the magnificent stock
Senator Fairfax is exhibiting at the Horse
Show This Beef was intended for Europe.
end IS the highest class meat known in the
world On exhibition and sale all the week
at 7. T. Keane's stands, 35-51 Center mkt
Evening star., 1898-05-06
Action. Aroused Suspicion.

Frank Miller wss arrested yesterday
by Detectives Baur and Lacy. he being
seen acting in suspicious manner. An I'M
,vestigation showed that Miller was wanted
for the larceny Of a large number OF artI-
cles. including $11.40 In money. from Louis
Rubin, 800 AZ street, the night OF May L
At the time Of the 'uxrezt hffller -waz mon
suspected OF tne crime. The stolen oeods
Evening star., 1898-05-06
In Larger Qunrterr.

The increasing business of ]. E. Frechie
q Co.. the auctioEeers. has required the
removal of the firm from 316 and 3lS Sth
street northwest to 424 9th street north
west The firm retains the first-named
premises. however. for storage purposes
Evening star., 1898-05-06
The si2,Ooo Flag on Exhibi,

mentioned in The Star last night and on
exhibition in the windows of r. Harris &:
Co, the jewelers.. on 9Th street corner u,
was made by them and Is their exclusive
property. II has never been shown or own
ed by any local jewelers. of a similar name.
-Adyt
Evening star., 1898-05-06
IN ALEXANDRIA
Probability That Virginia Brigade of In
fantry Will Camp in Richmond.
Alexandria Company Awaiting Or
ders-Filins OF Notices by Candi-
dates-General and Personal.
Evening Star Bureau,
500 King Street.
Bell Telephone lO6.


Bell Telephone 1O6
ALEXANDRIA, Va, May 9. 1898.
The members of the Alexandria Light
Infantry are on the anxious bench. 1t has
been stated that Adjutant General Nalle
of the Virginia militia expects to have a
battalion of infantry I'm camp at Rich
mond by tomorrow night. The Alexandria
boys are hoping that theirs will be one of
the companies of this battalion. They have
not, however, received any orders on the
subject.
Major William NJ. Smith, surgeon of the
Sd Regiment, Virginia Volunteers. has re-
turned from Richmond. He was unable to
learn just when the Alexandria contingent
would be ordered to Richmond, but 1t is
more than probable that the entire vir-
ginia brigade will be taken to Richmond
next week.
1t is stated that the surgeons assigned to
the brigade will make physical examina-
ton of the men before the companies leave
the towns to which they belong. In this
way the men who fail to pass the physi-
cal examination will be left at home and
thus avoid the disappointment incident to
returning after they have been in camp.
The Alexandria Light Infantry is a fine
body of men, and it is confidently believed
that 1t will lose but a small percentage
when the physical examination is made.
The men are we'll drilled and ready to fol-
low their captain, Albert Bryan, wherever
he may lead them.
Notices Filed Today.
Today is the last day on which candi-
dates for state Offices in this city can file
their notices Of candidacy with the clerH
Of the court for the election, which takes
place May 28. Up to this time those nomi-
mated at the democratic primary are with
out opposition.
Monument Ramed.
The sea shell monument which was raf-
fled at Shuler's Hail last night, was won
by Mr.. Merrill of Washington. The monu-
ment was made by Mr.. John Schuster Of
Baltimore, and was disposed of for the
benetit Of the Knights of Pythias of Wash
ington and Baltimore.
Art Exhibition.
Peabody Hall was crowded last night, the
occasion being the annual exhibition Of
work done by the Alexandria Art School.
mere were a number of excellent speci-
mems. This school is a public one. taught
by Alexandria artists, who give their SER
vices without charge.
Fire Company Meeting.
The regular monthly meeting Of the Co.
lumbia Steam Fire Engine Company was
held last night. Considerable business Of
a routine nature was transacted. A num-
Der of invitations were received and ac-
cepted. 1t was decided to ask the city
council for permission to take the Column
bia engine to Salisbury, Nd, to participate
in the engine contest at the Maryland state
hremen's convention. Z
Evening star., 1898-05-06
The Details Considered,

1ZdtlOnS.
The Details Considered.
Mrs. Lille Devereaux Blake, chairman
OF the constitution committee, said there
was no time to discuss the constitution.
The congress, she said, had to elect it's
officers and must get through. 1t was
wasting time to go into quit bles.
This brought the Countess di Brazza to
her feet in an instant. She declared that
the delegates who were to go home to their
clubs were going to be held responsible for
the constitution adopted, while the COM
: mittee which drew 1t up would not be
known in the matter. If necessary the con-
gresS should remain in session until Mon
day or Tuesday in order to thoroughly set
tie AL the questions whether they were
regarded as bubbles or not.
This was greeted with great applause
and led to an immediate realization of the
desires Of the congress on the subject of
representation by Mrs. Mumford and the
other presiding officers on the stage, prom
inent among whom was Mrs. Blake.
There was an indication that there was
chance for the adoption Of the constitu-
ton as whole after section i, article 5,
of the bylaws had been Incorporated as
article in the constitution. When the ques-
ticn was about to be put however there
vas motion made to insert an article pro-
viGing for membership in the congress, and
this led to further discussion that promised
opinion expressed on the subject and the
animation with which they were given
The great trouble seemed to be that the
bylaws which had been drawn by the
same committee that drew uD the con-
stitutioD provided for membership, instead
of leaving the matter to the constitution
The congress got BADLY mixed over the
subject. and 1t was almost impossible to
follow the trend of the numerous argu-
ments.
When The Stars report closed the con-
stitution as whole had not been adopted
and was still being discussed.
Features Of Proceedings Yesterday.
The afternoon session was devoted to the
Don't Worry movement, a visit to the
White House by the delegates, where they
were received in the east room by Mrs.
Mckinley and several of the young ladies'
visiting the White House. and a demon
stration of the value of educational facili-
ties for the deaf by five pupils of the
Pennsylvania Institution for the training
In Speech of Deaf Children Before They
Are of School Age"
The founder of the Don't Worry" move
ment, Mr.. Theodore F. Seward of New
York. made an address Oh its origin and
philosophy. He spoke at length of the
growth of the movement, circles and clubs
Evening star., 1898-05-06
CITY ITEMS.

If You Want to Eat the Very Best
Ham that is cured you will have to try one
of John Hoffmann's New Daisy Brand" :"
These Hams are the finest and mfldest
favored. Take no other. Every Ham IS
Branded. They are sold by all the leading
grocers and bacon dealers. A. T. Schroth
agent, 403 and 405 Center market. 1t.
Evening star., 1898-05-06

KENNY'S DRY ROASTED COFFEES.
Highest quality, lowest prices. Pure
sugars sold at cost; city stores.
G. u. KENNY.
Evening star., 1898-05-06
Rear Admiral Ammen Impror,nr

The condition of Rear Admiral Ammen
who has been Ill of rheumatism at the
naval hospital for several weeks, is much
improved The admiral is the inventor of
the Ammen ram
Evening star., 1898-05-06

Canada Mutton New York Roast Beef and
Delmonico Steak JOHN r. KELLY. 9th st
wing. Center mkt. Corned Beef specially
Evening star., 1898-05-06

Chestnut. No. 2, at above price. ].
Maury Dove. 21st and I. 1906 H, 162G II
NV; 18th and d s.w.-Advt
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Order of Rechnbtte.

Heber Tent. No. 10. Independent Order Of
Rechabites, had its first annual visitation
In the tent room. Odd Fellows Hall. George
town. The reports Of the secretary and
treasurer were read, showing an excellent
condition Of the finances.
r. ". Johnson. District chief ruler. was
present, with the following District Tent
officers: District Deputy Ruler George w.
Rue. District Secretary John f. Harvey
District Guard ]. P. Clancy. District Levite
c. e. Sheckels. District Chaplain James H
Lovelace, District Treasurer A. K Belt
District Visitor and Lecturer William Lentz
Refreshments were served in abundance
Among those who participated in the good
and welfare" exercises were William WEIGH.
James H. Lovelace, John r. Mahoney. Jo-
seph T. Farr. r. w. johnson, George w,
Rue, Emmet Smith and William Lentx.
Geo. Whfttle. one Of San Francisco's Lead
Ing business men and capitaIists, has been
sued In the superior court for more than q
million dollars. The plaintt6 10 Oscar Lun-
ing. a son Of the late Nicholas LuninR and
. bvother-in-law Of Whittlo.
Evening star., 1898-05-06
You Can Kick q

You Can Kick q Goal,
but you cannot kick at the quality OF our
Butter. Our 5-ib Boxes finest Creamery
at $l.25 are down to summer prices. James
r. Oyster. 900 Pa Ave. Phone, Zr.-Advt.
Evening star., 1898-05-06
Election of Qmcers

Carnations, 25 Cts. Doz. Tomorrow.
Gudes fine specimens. too. 122i F.-Advt.
Evening star., 1898-05-06

Gas Ranges-easiest work, cheapest fue
1904 G. c. A. Muddiman & Co. GIG 12t
Evening star., 1898-05-06

Butter Prices Down, NOthyvithstand-
ing war. 5-lb. boxes finest Elgin Creamery
Butter. only $1.2o. D. VIM. Oyster, $40
Center market.-Advt.
Evening star., 1898-05-06

most beautiful painting by Hags.rom
full of sentiment, patriotism and artistic.
skill; given TO each purchaser free tomor-
row. SATURDAY. at c. Auerbach's. I & IL
Evening star., 1898-05-06
Opportunity for Veterans.

what Royal Glue sticks stays stuck" 1Oc
advertisement.
Evening star., 1898-05-06

All the leading makes of Gas Ranges;
prices low. A. Eberlys Sons, us 9TH NV.
Evening star., 1898-05-06

The Star Onf a ~T0SEn.s
Tha Evening Star will be sent daily b.
mail for 20 cents par mouth In advance.
Evening star., 1898-05-06

None Like "DOve Brand" Hams.
No others have the same mild cure and
delicious flavor. No others are SO fine.
Miller & Krogmann, Center and K st. mkts.
Evening star., 1898-05-06

ing representation of the mothers Of the
country. Miss Richards and others enter
ed into this discussion. and 1t soon develop
ed that there was a very practical differ
ence of opinion between the real workers
in behalf OF the formation of women's
clubs and other organizations which go to
make up state organizations and those who
were in official position in such societies.
1t was finally decided to strike out of the
constitution all reference in regard to rep
iesentation In the congress of state organ
liza tionS
Evening star., 1898-05-06

Look for the "Partridge'
whenever you buy Partridge Hams. All
the genuine are branded. Take no others.
]. B. SCHROTH, 456 Center market. 1t
Evening star., 1898-05-06

1 Have Been in Business n Quarter
of century before / fully realized what
the cash purchasing power of high-class
merchandise, in large quantities. from re-
liable manufacturers, can accomplish. No
time limit, plenty people to wait on you
every business hour, the year round. c.
Auerbach, 7&H. 1t
Evening star., 1898-05-06
Art Exhibition.

Peabody Hall was crowded last night, tho
occasion being the annual exhibition OF
work done by the Alexandria Art School
mere were a number of excellent speci.
mems. This school is a public one. taugh,
by Alexandria artists. who give their ser
vices without charge.
Evening star., 1898-05-06

In Consequence of
having to remove we have some fine wines
and liquors at greatly reduced price-to
save pice of handling. Call and see p. r.
Wilson, 934 1th NV. 1t
Evening star., 1898-05-06

The sea shell monument, which was raf-
fled at Shuler's Hall last night, was wor
by Mr.. Merrill of Washington. The monu-
ment was made by Mr.. John Schuster Of
Baltimore. and was disposed of for the
benefit Of the knights of Pythias of Wash.
ington and Baltimore.
Evening star., 1898-05-06

Mr.. Henry w. Fisher of 1905 street has
reported to the police that while his fam
lily was out driving some thief entered the
residence and stole $40 worth of silver
ware.
Station Keeper Samuel Goodman is off on
leave of absence, Policeman Sam Bur-
rows acting for him during his absence.
Miss Rebecca Weaver of sd street ex-
tended is lying dangerously i'll, her recov-
cry being regarded as doubtful.
Yesterday was a very quiet day In police
circles. For the 'twenty-four hours ending
at 8 o'clock this morning not an arrest
had been made.
Evening star., 1898-05-06
Notices Filed Today.

Today is the last day on which candi-
dates for state Offices in this city can file
their notices Of candidacy with the clerk
Of the court for the election which takes
place May 20. Up to this time those nomi-
mated at the democratic primary are with
out OppOsition.