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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-28
The Murdered POstmaster.



In reading The Star of the oath instant 1
read that the President had requested the
Post Office Department to sift to the bot
tom the tragedy at Lake City. S. c., where
an inoffensive man and babe were brutalIy
murdered and other members of his family
wounded. The President should not rest
until justice has been done. This is the
second time within this administration that
a colored man has been shot down in cold
blood; happily the first one recovered For
what-a crime? No, unless being capable
of holding an office is considered SUCH If
1t is, Mr.. Baker has paid the penalty.
Lynching has become an everyday occur
renee and no comment is made; nothing Is
done against this terrible wrong which is
being perpetraetd against the coored citi-
Zens of the United States. If 1t is allowed
to go or some one will have to answer for
ii sooner or later. The government should
take 4 decided stand against this great
wrong 1t can refuse to recognize the
state in which such crimes as that on Mr..
Baker are committed. and the murderers
cannot be found. If that were done once
lynching would soon be a thing of the past.
/ hope justice will be done in this case for
once, that hereafter lives of other men
whose only fault is they are negroes may
be safe. NJ. b. ].
February %. 1885,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-28

Disorderly conduct in police station
was the charge against a colored man
named jeremiah Jones, who was called be-
fore Judge Kimball this morning.
Il amt guilty." he pleaded
Policeman Lynch told of the disorder
charge. He had arrested jeremiah for en-
gaging in a street row, and while in the
cell he made noise enough to disturb Others
in the building
Judge" said the prisoner. Il was locked
up Saturday and / went to sleep right
away. 1 didn't wake up until yesterday
evening, when my sister called to see me,
and how could l have been disorderly?'
Five dollars was the courts answer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-28
ANAcosTIA HAPPENINGS,
Current Events Club Meeting-Drama-
tic Ertertainment-Othe News.

GsNchtB SluO McettnR-Dr0ma
TIC NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. News.
The Current Events Club met Friday even
ing at the residence Of Mrs. w. II. Peck. on
Maple avenue. Paragraphs were read by
Mrs. Johnston, Mrs. Tew and Mrs. Mclean.
Mrs. North gave a talk on China, and read
poem. Mrs. Grant read a paper Re
freshments were served by the hostess
The members present were Mrs. North,
Mrs. Tew, Mrs. Grant, Mrs. Johnston, Mrs.
Paul, Mrs. Mclean and Mrs. Peck
The next meeting will be held at Mrs.
Johnston's, on Jackson street. Each men,
Der will read a current paragraph. and Mrs
lew VIII contribute a paper on the life of
Will Carleton. the poet.
The Bohemian Club of Washington ap-
peared at st. Elizabeth's ASYLUM Friday
evening, presenting the two laughable
farces, Chums' and lei on Parle Fran
cais." In the cast were Misses Bessie Stew
Lightfoot Alice Z. Whitaker and Messrs
Clarence V. Howard. William Clabaugh.
Edward E. Muth, William Ryder ami
Charles F. Purdy.
The following program will be observed
IN ST Teresa's Church during the Lenten
season: High mass every Sunday morning
at y O'Clock low mass at $50. vespers and
penedictlon in the evening at 4. Low mass
VIII be said during the week at o'clock
a M, except on Saturdays. when 4 o'clock
VIII be the hour. Every Tuesday evening
curing Lent the rosary will be recited, fol-
lowed by sermon by visiting priest and
penedicuon Friday evenings the devotion
known the way of the cross is conducted
This morning there was offered IN St
Teresa's Church a solemn high requiem
mass for the souls OF the men who were
lost in the Maine disaster
Commissioners Wight and Black Major
w. G. Moore and Building Inspector Br ldy
visited the Anacostia fire engine house Sat
Grday evening, and inspected the building
thoroughly.
A lecture is to be given at Masonic Han
tomorrow evening by Mr.. John II. shannon
under the auspices of the W. II. G., No. Z.
Mrs. kinsella, stepmother of Thomas
kinsella, VINO was lost with the Maine has
received from the Presidents conservatory
a ma Sriflcent wreath of choice flowers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-28
Its Second Annual smoker.

Valley Forge Council 81. Junior Order
United American Mechanics. gave it's sec.
end annual smokec "Wednesday evening at
i-s hall, Az and G streets southwest Those
present Who entertained the large audience
were c. 7. Cathcart of No. ~, A. ]. Vowel
or No. 4G, w. w. Beattie of No. ~ ". c.
Medford of No. II, Paul Miller Of No. 81,
+. A. GorhGm OF No. L.. A Basse;t Of No.
%, ana Past State Councillor Alexander OF
Vermont. Visitors were present from af-
teen councils.
During the evening lunch was served ana
cigars were passed around. The success II
the affair was due TO the committee who
had charge of the arrangements. which in.
cluded Past Councillor ID. Goldsmith chair
man: Past Councillor B. Sackerman. w. c.
Nedford, ID. l.. Smith and Oily Richards.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-28
CITY AND DISTRICT.
HOLDS ITS UNIVERSITY.
Sixty-SiNth Annual Meeting of Con-
Grcssiona. Temperance Society.


The sixty-sixth anniversary of the Con-
eressional Temperance Society of the Dis
trict % Columbia was held last night at
Foundry VI. f. Church and was the oc-
Casion of monster meeting. Represen-
tative Dinsley of Maine presided and
opened the service with a short address.
Rev. Mr.. Power. the secretary, submitted
his report. 1t referred to the gains which
had been made among the churches and
Judiciary with reference to temperance
T.ork, ard particularly to that among chill
dren. who he said were fast beginning to
appreciate the teachings of total abstl
Renee, and the abolition of the liquor traf-
fc in all its branches. The society, he
stated. had even succeeded in making
Roadway against the .'rumsellers Of the
Capitol" The report dwelt at length on
the custom of christening of battle ships
end other vessels with wine. and stated
that at the launching of the Japanese
cruiser several months ago this had been
performed by releasing a dove from
silken bag. The Kentucky was not to be
Christened by the breaking of bottle of
bourbon. but by a bottle of sparkling water
from the spring which Lincoln. the mar
tyred President, oftentimeS quenched his
thirst during his bOyhood
Representative johnson of North Dakota
was introduced. and said that bread cast
upon the waters was certain to bring
forth fruit. and that the dissemination of
temperance doctrine was much the same.
Representative Taylor of Ohio said he
was Very much impressed with the report
of the secretary, and while at times he
thought the movement not making
great progress, yet he was sure that good
was being done. and that work was ac-
ccmplished which would eventually bear
fruit. He was confident that the temper
aEce agitation would win in the end.
Representative Dingley closed the meet
ing with most eloquent address in be-
half of temperance, in which he said the
tut that it was certainly spreading, and
would continue TO do SO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-28
Close of the ID. 4. n. Convention.

The closing session of the seventh annual
convention Of the Daughters of the Ameri-
can Revolution was held Saturday after
noon. and was devoted largely to discus
sion Of the propositions that were voted
down when submitted for action. Among
them was motion providing that the Aus
tralian ballot system should be used next
year In the election of the societys off,
GERS. Votes of thanks We're rendered to
Mrs. Robert S. Hatcher for the admira BILE
manner In which the arrangements for the
convention had been handled, and to the
offlcers of the society and the employees Of
the Grand Opera House.
A motion was adopted giving the ma
among state regents by the appointment
OF some one Endorsed by a majority of the
regents of the state in question A number
OF the delegates left for their homes Sat-
urday night, and yesterday there was an
exodus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-28
Denies the Charge.

Guilty. pleaded John Clark, a man
dressed in 'hand-me-down" suit of
clothes, when arraigned in the Police Court
this morning on a charge of vagrancy.
Il found this man on Rhode Island ave-
hue yesterday begging" Policeman Lynch
told the court.
III admit 1 was begging" said Clark,
but l was forced to it. / had Just come in
from Charlottesville and l was pretty cold
and hungry. Not having any place to 60 +
was forced to beg"
How long have you been tramping?' the
court asked.
about a month"
When did you get out?"
"Out of where"
'"rhe workhouse."
The man declared he had never been in
the workhouse. He also said this was the
first time he had been arrested here, but
Bailif kendig said he had been in court
two or three times before.
You are mistaken" the prisoner said.
This is the first time
He was sentenced to three months On the
farm in default of bonds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-28
STUDENTS IN DEBATE,
Public Discussions by Young Lawyers
of Three Cniversities.

Fu0hc Discussions by Young Lawyers
of Three Universities.
The third public debate Of the Law School
Debating Society Of the Columbian Univer-
sity was held Saturday evening. The ques-
ton considered was Resolved, Tha, a con-
stitutional amendment should be secured
by which senators shall be selected by d.
rect vote Of the people," and the discussion
was followed with interest by a large audi
ence. The debaters were Messrs. H. s.
Lewis Of Kansas, l.. D. Clark Of Tennessee
and F. c. Hume, jr., Of Texas in the at
firmative, and w. s. Smith of Alabama, c.
Iowa in the negative.
"A decision was rendered in favor of the
negative by the judges, Job Barnard,
tracy L. Jenords and Representative w. r.
Ellis Of Oregon.
1t was decided that Messrs. Smith and
Clark had delivered the best and second
best addresses. respectively.
The second public debate of the George
town Law School Debating Society took
place Saturday evening in the lecture hall
OF the university on E street. The question
That the provisions known as the income
tax act of Congress Of August Is, 1894,
were constitutional was the subject of de-
bate. and it was decided by the judges in
the negative.
The debaters were: Acknowledgement
Howard Mattingly of the District of CO.
lumbla and Charles F. Conlon of Connecti-
cut. Negative-Joseph Solomon. LII. B.,
and Charles r. Yeatman, both of Washing
ton, D. c. Leigh Robinson. Blair Lee and
Franklin H. Mackey We're the judges.
Mr.. Martin T. Conboy, the president of
the society. presided.
At the National University Law School
building on 18th street Saturday night rep
resentatires of the debating society dis
cussed the question affirming THAT immi-
grafton should be further restricted"
Messrs. Charles II. Merilat of Washing
ton. j. l.. Underwood of Tennessee and A.
ID. Smith of Pennsylvania took the affirma-
tive side of the argument. and Messrs. f.
r. Magic Of Indiana. Z. 8. Bailey OF Wash
ington and A. s. Dalton of North Carolina
upheld the negative. A majority of the
judges, Messrs. Frederick L. SildOns Er-
gene d. Carusi and T. r. Hnslale. gave
their verdict in favor of the negative.
The president of the society, Mr.. Lande-
gren, presided. and Mrs. Blanche Woods
Mr.. Thos L. Jones and Mr.. George O'Con-
nor rendered solos,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-28

The second annual banquet OF Swarth-
more College Club of the city was held at
the Hotel Wellington Saturday night Mr.
Charles G. Hodge served as master of
ceremonies, and the following responded to
toasts: In Days Gone By John K. Rich
ards, %, solicitor general of the United
States; The Washing on-Swarthmore
Club" Edward C. Wilson, 81; Social Life
at Swarthmore" Mrs Guion Miller, 'S3;
"Fraternties," Miss Grace Brosius, '96;
Student Government Miss Altha Coons.
"a. In the absence of Senator McLaurin,
owing to serious illness, Guion Miller, 'SS
responded to the toast on "Reminiscences. "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-28
Wimoda uxh sis Objects,

TO The Editor OF The Evening Star:
4 correspondent asks The Star to advo-
cate place afrording such advantages for
girls as the NJ. C. A. affords 10 boys.
Permit me to inform her, through your
generous columns. that wimodaughsls was
organized with view to this end and that
while it has rot received the same support
and encouragement from he csUrcEes-
with few beautiful exceptians-thrt has
been extended to the Y. NJ =. A. Il has
maintained its classes at suca hours AZ
are acceptable TO women employed during
the day, and registers every year Il. tween
400 and UW pupils, who re ,eiva practical
training in the ordinary brahca@s OF study,
also for business. for trades and a. physical
culture. RUTH G. ID. HANENS,
EX-President, Wimodaughsis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-28

In a suit in equity filed Saturday against
James Tanner. to collect on a Judgment
of $3.50, obtained on the law side Of
the court against Albert Daggett and
James Tanner, Clarence NJ. Busch endeav-
ors to levy on fees due Tanner. He says
that as an attorney. practicing before the
pension office, large sums of money are due
Tanner for services, aggregating more than
sufficient to pay the judgment. The court
is asked to appoint a receiver to collect
such assets and hold the same until the
final determination of the cause.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-28
Daniel Smith PASSES Awax.

Early yesterday morning Mr. Daniel
Smith died at the residence of his son, Dr.
I. c. Smith, after short illness. He was
born in this city In 1919. and passed his
entire life here. He was printer by pro-
fession and was at one time foreman Of
the government printing office. He served
through the war with Mexico, and was a
member of the Mexican Veterans Associa-
ton. Funeral services will be held Tues
day at o'clock, interment being at the
Congressional cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-28
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Samuel ]. Pentz for Glymont
and int rmediate landings at $50 am.
Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe at pm.
Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial
Beach and river landings at 1 am.
Trains leave 49, street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly from a. m. to
pm.
Trains leave 1872 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Mount Vernon at $50, 10:0J, IL
q. m, 12:n5. 2:0j. 3, and 4:15 pm.
Trains leave Aqueduct bridge for Airing
ton, Fort Myer and Falls Church hourly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-28
Guardian Amounted.

In connection with the friendly suit In
equity filed by Alexander Graham Bell and
others, naming as defendants Gertrude NJ.
Hubbard and others, asking the court to
appoint trustee of certain trust, In
place of the late Gardiner G.. Hubbard,
Judge Cox has appointed Alexander Mel
Vile Bell guardian of Elsie May Bell and
Marian Hubbard Bell, minors, who are
parties to the cause.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-28
Ten Dollars Each.

Rose Craig and Mary Cox, charged with
disorderly conduct On 9TH street south
west, we're tried in the Police Court this
morning. The women were drunk on the
street about 1 o'clock yesterday morning.
They made SO much noise that the whole
netghborhood was aroused, and when ar
rested Rose used her fingernails on a po-
liceman's face. The women We're fined SD
each
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-28

The removal of the Western Union Tele-
graph office from the Corccran building,
18th and F streets, to the new Wyatt
building, 14th and F streets, was effected
at an early hour this morning. Owing to
the arrangements made by the general man
ager, Mr.. Marean, and the chief operators,
Messrs. ]. w. Collins and W. II. Young, the
transfer was made without Interruption TO
the business of the CONF any.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-28
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy of Music.-"A Southern Ro-
nance"
Bijou Observation-Disclosures Specialties.
Columbia Theater.-Mr- and Mrs. Russ
Whytal in For Fair Virginia
Grand Opera House.-Hi Henrys Min
strels-
Kernan's Lvceum Theater. Robes
kniCkerboCkers.
Lafayette Square Opera House. - Mr..
Henry f. DiXey.
New National Theater.-"The French
Maid
Willard Hall-Lumfere' Cinematographe.
National Rifles Hall. - Fisk Jubilee
Singers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-28
winnipg HONOR. at Priucetor

Mr.. John Brewer of Rockville, Md. was
the orator in the freshman class at Prince
ton University. at the exercises on WASH
ington's birthday. The subject Of his ora
ton was 'Latter-day Patriotism" Mr..
Brewer was highly complimented by many
of the professors on having handled his
subject with great ability. In the oratoricaL
contest in the same class, at the beginning
of the year, Mr.. Brewer won the prize, q
handsome college pin. Mr.. Brewer Is Q
graduate Of Emerson Institute.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-28
Society Incornornted.

Articles Incorporating THE Grand United
Order, Brothers and Sisters Soldiers of the
Cross" have been recorded. The objects
and business of the order are stated to be
TO confer certain degrees upon candidates
for membership, according to the ritual of
the order; to teach and practice charity
and banevolence among its members, and
to afford relief and protection to its men,
bers and their orphans.
The incorporators are Thomas Wade,
Henry James and Henry Madison.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-28
Property Destroyed by Fire.


VIENNA, Va. February ~. 1898
ABOUT $50 O'Clock yesterday afternoon
hre totally destroyed the residence. tin shop
and general store OF Mr.. p n. BuchwaId.
But for the heroic efforts OF the citizens,
many other dwellings, and business houses
would have been consumed by the fam.s.
MT. Buchwald and family were absent in
washington at the time. and did not learn
OF their loss until their return late i'm the
evening. The origin OF the fire IS unknown
Mr.. Buchwald carried small insurance
on the dwelling.
Inc IRE was the most serious one that
mas occurred In Vienna for years and the
citizens are discussing the feasibility OF
establishing a permanent fire department.
and the purchase OF the necessary an
paratus
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-28

William Ross and Policeman Ricketts, fig
ured in street affray Saturday night. The
policeman had arrested Ross on a charge
of drunk and disorderly. and the latter, in
order to get away, kicked Ricketts,. He was
SO belligerent that the officer had to use
force to subdue him. Today William was
given ninety days for the assault and was
fined $40 for disorderly conduct. In case
he fails 10 pay he will serve thirty days
additional.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-28

The District Commissioners, In a letter
to Senator Mcmillan, chairman of the Sem
ate District committee, have recommended
favorable action on the amendment pro-
posed to the District appropriation bill by
Senator Mitchell in the matter of free kim
dergartens. The amendment provides the
sum Of $1,000 to enable the Commission
ers to establish and maintain in each OF
the eleven divisions of the public schools
free kindersartens, the same to be a part
of the public school system of the District.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-28

Detective Hartigan discovered fire this
morning a few minutes after midnight in
Joseph Gatto's barber shop. No. $50 Penn
sylyania avenue. AS soon as he made the
discovery the officer turned in an alarm
from box H. and then returned to the burn
Ing building and broke open the door. By
this time Policeman Newkirk was upon
the scene. and the two officers managed
to save some Of the chairs. The stove in
the shop had upset and caused the fire
Occupants of the rooms above tho barber
shop We're awakened by the officers and
warned in time to get out of their apart
ments When the firemen reached the
scene the whole shop was abIaze, but a
stream of water soon extinguished the
flames. The shop was completely wrecked
and the building was somewhat damaged
me loss amounted to about 500. Building
and shop were fully insured
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-28
Lectures on the Bible.

Each Wednesday during Lent Rev. DIR.
Ham!in, the pastor Of the Church of the
Covenant. will give a lecture on the Bible
In the church. The services will begin at
40 pm, and preceding the lecture there
will be an organ recital for fifteen minutes
by the organist of the church, Mr.. Harvey
Murray.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-28
Ocean city building Lots n. Auction.

Without reserve. at Sloan's auction rooms
1+n7 q ST.. Tuesday evening. March l. be-
ginning at o'clock. Terms. s.5 cash. bal
arce in g and II months, without interest
Advertise
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-28
Maintenance and Counsel Fees.

In the cause instituted by Isabelle ].
Lockwood against Frederick E. Lockwood,
Judge Cox directed that the husband nav
the wife, until further order separate
maintenance and alimony, at the rate of $40
MONTH and $50 as counsel fees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-28
Foot Bn,tcry 10 BE Mustered In.

The recently organized foot battery for
the District of Columbia National Guard
will be mustered in this evening by the adj
jutant general. Lieutenant Colonel Charles
II. Heyl The ceremony will take place at
be aiquarters, 14l2 @ street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-28

per ton. Chestnut No. at the above price.
One dollar saved. j. Maury Dove. cor. list
& L. FOG n, 1876 VI NV. and 18th & d s.w.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-28
SPRING IANIR

Canada Mutton, New York Roast Beef and
Delmon.co Steak JOHN Il. KELLY, 9th st.
wing, Center mkt. Corned Beef speciality.
KENNY'S DRY ROASTED COFFEES.
Highest quality. lowest prices. Pure
sugars sold at cost; city stores.
C. ID. KENNY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-28
LENTON DELEGATES

Terrapin. $50 to $3.50. Blue Point
Oysters. &c. doZ. Live HOLSTERS, CLAIMS.
Fresh Fish; Green Peas. Asparagus, String
Beans. Grapes, Strawberries. j. c.. Walk
ers Boston Market. lille Pa. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-28

RLIOU THEATER.
I'D WEEK FEB. rs.
THE BIJOU THEATRICAL COMPANY dncor-
pore ted, Iroprietors John 3 Grieyes. President
and General Manager; Edwin Sutherland. Vice
President and Attorney; Samuel G. Kiusley, Treas
urer; c. II. Harris Secretary.
HIGH-CLASS VAUDEVILLE AND BURIESQI'B.
Daily Mats 1oc., zoe. Doc Nightly, Toe. 10 Doc.
THE GREAT DIANA.
The Garrisons IIyland Sisters, the Aherns, Ger
tie ellison. u Other Zig, Hot Acts fc2s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-28
LECTURES.

LECTURE BY
DIR. GEO. ii. COREY, LID.
Metropolitan NJ. L. Church, AZ and c SITS NV,
FRIDAY, March 4. at pm. Suhiect-Ciiizen-
ship in America For the benefit OF X ST. NJ. r..
Church. Admission, 25c. fc20Gt-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-28
Grand Growing AzaIea
Recommend Favorable Action.

full of blooms. The finest azaleas yo
ever saw are at GUIDES. 1924 F.-Advt,