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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-17
DEBATE FOR A MEDAL.
Annual Contest of the Students ut
Georgetown University.

The annual debate for the Merrick gold
medal, valued at 500, will be held Tuesday
evening, February 90. at the Castor Ne
mortal Hall of the Georgetown University,
under the auspices of the Philodemc So
ciety of the university. Friends of the in
stitution will b. admitted free, and a large
crowd is looked for. The judges Of the con-
test have been selected, three in number
and consist of President Whitman of Co
lumbar University, Senator Roach and
Senator-elect McComas.
The question which will be debated is,
That it would be best for the interests of
the United States to establish q national
university, having control over all collegi-
ate Degrees The affirmative will be taken
by Messrs. Kirby and Waggaman, while
the negative will be upheld by Messrs
Brady and O'Neil. The arrangements for
the debate will be under the direction OF
Mr.. Rowland, and MIR. Bates has been Sc
lected as chairman of the executive COM
mittee.
According to the usual custom, the decis-
ion of the judges will be sealed and handed
over to the rector of the university, and the
name of the successful student will not be
known to the class until the day upon
which the annual commencement exercises
Of the college are held. The Merrick medal
is one of the most valuable and most
sought-after prizes of the institution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-17
ENTERS A DISCLAIMER.
Declaration by Citixens' Northwest
Suburban Association.

A report was recently made to the Com
missioners by the subcommittee on roads
and public safety of the Citizens North
west Suburban Association. calling atten-
ton to the neglect of the policemen of the
suburban section to properly perform their
duty. 1t was recommended that changes
be made in the service, so that no police
man would be allowed to do duty for a
longer period than two years in one place.
nor in the section where he was born or
has relatives. At late meeting of the as
ISOLATION a resolution was adopted to the
erect that the association had no official
knowledge Of the contents of the report of
the subcommittee on roads and public safe
": that the majority of the members of
this association was not aware that the
executive committee had the right to send
SUCH report to the District Commissions
-ers, without the consent of the association:
that the report of the subcommittee If
newspaper accounts are correct. contained
charges and recommendations which this
association cannot indorse. and the secre-
tary is therefore directed to notify the Dis
trict Commissioners that this association
disclatms all responsibility for the report
and that 1t is not in favor of the radical
changes therein proposed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-17
Prof. Holmes, Concert.

Prof. A. w. Holmes will give a concert
with his pupils and other local talent at the
National Rifles Hall tomorrow night He
will group ibis pupils into .a.iaHge mandolin
and guitar orchestra and. this force Will
play selections from Victor Herbert's .Sere-
made" and Leo Wheat's "Darling's Dream
Waltz" both especially arranged by Prof.
Holmes The Madrids will give two num-
bers; Master Horace Laws, the boy So
prano; Miss Blanche Muir, contralto, and
Mrs. kitty Thompson-Berry will sing; Miss
Katherine Garner, Miss Helen Lackaye and
Mr.. Sam Ireland will give Rotations; Mr..
stephen Clements will play banjo solo,
and Mr.. VIM. H. Conley and Mr.. George
OConnor will be heard in topical and COM
lie SOERS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-17
GIVES Up HES aCHILD.
Father Driven by 1eakssfty to Re
Hnqufsh Care ct. His Son.

Father Driven by 1sekssity to Re-
Hnqufsh Care 81. His Son.
A man about thirty-nvef years old. car
rying an infant in mis- 1rw and big bot
tie of milk in his pocket, attracted the at
tention of passengers on the train from
the Metropolitan branch Of the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad this amorning The man
was Joseph Bennett, aifasm laborer, who
lives near Clarksburg, Montgomery county,
who came to this city nor the purpose of
making some provision for the care Of his
irfant son. A few inmates after the train
arrived here he appearedrin the office Of
Sanitary Officer Frank.
The stranger was CLOSELY questioned by
the sanitary officer. He vas asked If he
expected the people of Washington to care
for Maryland child and also why he had
not gone to Baltimore, a city in his own
state. A friend who accompanied Bennett
pleaded ignorance Of such matters for him.
he really didn't know, what to do
said his friend, land he came here because
OF the advice of neighbors.'
Ohcer Wilson of the Humane Society,
WHO deals with such cases, heard the con-
versatlon, and he, too, objected to having
trict.
But there was a sadder side to the story,
and when this was heard, the officer could
not refuse the request. The child had been
EoiH III TIE MonteFue Asylum at fTeuer-
lex, four months ago, the father said, and
he had been required to take the infant
from the institution. He had hired a wo-
man to act as housekeeper and take care
of the child, but she had taken to drink
and he was left alone to care for the baby.
This he could not do and go out to work
at the same time. and last resort he
had come here and was willing to relinquish
all claim TO the boy. This he found neces-
sary, because he had received a letter from
the asylum authorities informing him that
his wife's mind was still unimproved. He
could get no hope that she would ever re-
cover. and for reasons already stated he
signed away all claim to the child.
Officer Wilson placed the infant in the
Washington Founding Hospital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-17
Second Presentation of can.a,n.

The cantata Jerusalem was produced
for the second time this season at Hamline
Church last evening, under the direction
OF Mr.. Frank A. Wilson. 1t was given for
the benefit of Grace Church, and the
friends of that institution completely filled
the edifice. The cantata was given with
almost the same list of performers it was
at Foundry Church, some months ago. the
only change being the substitution of Miss
ida O'Neill of Hamline Church for Miss
Meta Altschu. who was unable to be pres
ent- Those who scored special hits in solos
were DIR. Woodman. Mrs. Leech and Miss
cNeill. while among those who took part
were Mr.. and Mrs. Frank G. Roach Mrs.
f. j. Woodman, Miss Blanche Clokey Mrs.
]. T. Winter, Miss Lizzie Wahy Miss
Brown, Miss Tilton, Misses Lille and Ger
tie Stewart. Misses Bessie and Blanche
Reid and Messrs. Oscar Ball, Richard II.
Boswell, c. W. Burlew, Harmer Palmer,
Hensley. Hays. Birch and children from
Foundry Sunday school.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-17
Anniversary of Odd Fellowship.

Delegates from the several branches of
ODD Fellowship, representing each lodge,
Rebekah Lodge end encampment in the
District, met in the blue room of Odd Eel
lows Hall, 7th street northwest, last even
ing, for the purpose of making arrange
ments for the proper celebration of the
anniversary of the order, April 20, 1898.
An organization was effected by the Sc
lection of w. w. MILAN, deputy grand
master. as chairman and F. w. Ernst as
secretary. 1t was decided to celebrate the
seventy-ninth anniversary of Odd Fellow
snip IN a manner commensurate with the
position the order holds among the family
of fraternal organizations. Committees
were appointed on hall and to offer sug-
gestions as to the character of the cele-
bration, who were directed to report at
the next meeting, March 2. Harmony and
good feeling prevailed throughout the
meeting, and it is expected the coming
celebration will be a great success.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-17
ENTERTAINs PALE FACES.
Reception by Idaho Tribe. Improved
Order of Red Men.


Order of Red Men.
Idaho Tribe, No. Is, Improved Order of
Red Men, gave a reception to members of
the order and their friends Tuesday night.
in its wigwam in Northeast Temple, which
was attended by about $50 Red Men and
their pale face friends.
r. L. Alley called the assemblaRe to or
der and introduced Keeper Wampum c..
O'C. Coleman, who delivered an address
wherein he stated the objects and aims of
the order in caring for the sick and admin
istering to the wants Of the widows and
orphans.
Past Great Sachem Nathaniel Wells, who
is one of the oldest Red Men in the United
States. having been a member for over
fifty years, addressed the audience, con-
graduating Idaho Tribe upon the rapid
strides it has made in it's short existence.
Past Sachems Archie Thompson, Joseph ].
Caylor. T. c. Bornk essell, w. d. Castle,
Past Great Sachem VIM. b. Garner and
VIM. N. Goldstein, w. P. MCGEE, VIM H.
son, E. F. Siegfried, r. L. Johnson and
Senior Sycamore ]. A. Mcpherson made
speeches. Messrs. VIM. N. Goldstein and
Frank c. Armstrong gave recitations and
Ed. Hiedingsfeld spoke en- Cuba.
The refreshments were then served, after
which the pipe of peace was passed around,
during which time Junior Sycamore VIM.
F. Mackay was called on and made a five
minute speech
The chiefs of the tribe are as follows:
Prophet, Joseph ]. Caylor: sachem, H. L.
Watson; senior sycamore, j. A. Mcpherson;
junior sycamore. VIM. F. Mackay; chief of
records. T. c. Bornkessell: keeper of wam-
pun, C. orc. Coleman; first sennap, C. b.
Amazeen; second sennap, Jos. A. Souder:
guard of wigwam. H. c. Graham; guard of
forest, VIM. T. Thompson; first warrior.
S. A. Carrington; second warrior, VIM. B.
Fowler; third warrior, NJ. s. Dawes; fourth
warrior. ]. s. Driggers; first brave. Jas. N.
r. King; second brave. Geo. A. Penning-
VIM. E. Giddings: powwows, G. w. Warren
and w. d. Castle; trustees, Archie Thomp-
son, G. w. Warren and w. p. MCGEE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-17
PunInb Native n Visitor Here.

Rev. Hira Singh Puri, Il high caste native
Of the Punjab, which is the northernmosi
province of India, lying close to the Hma-
laya mountains, and embracing the famous
Vale of Cashmere. is visiting Washington
He is a strong type of the romantic people
known in history as the Sikhs, showing
the finely chiseled and classic features OF
the Aryan race. Mr.. Puri is a convert to
Christianity, and was graduated from Cam
bridge, England. afterward being ordained
His attractive personality and keen intel
lect speedily won him friends in London.
Last Sabbath he preached at the Western
Presbyterian Church. and was heard with
SO much pleasure that he has been invited
to visit this city, in the near future, to
lecture upon the castles, customs and phil
osophy Of his land.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-17
CENTRAL MISSION TREASURY.
Two Recent Contributions Received
Trained Nurse Department.


The Central Union Mission of this city
has received a check from Judge Springer
of Indian territory, formerly a representa-
tive in Congress f. ON Illinois, representing
money earned by Mrs. Springer for the
mission. Mrs. Springer is well known in
Washington. Her many friends here were
informed that when the letter was written
she was very i'll.
The mission has also received Il legacy
of $10O from the estate of the late Mrs. Nc
kelden. During her lifetime Mrs. Nickel
den was in the habit of keeping a mission
airy bank for the mission, and as il was
filled she would send 1t to the managers 10
be emptied.
The trained nurse department of the mis-
sion has proved its value, it is clt:meJ, and
there is more work to be done than its
limited facilities make possible. Some OF
the cases, 1t is said, should have the con-
slant services of a nurse instead OF at,en-
ton part of the time. When a mother has
to do her own housework ami nurse he
sick night and day it is, in many cases, too
much for human endurance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-17

Mr.. Russell of the Department of Justice for
the relief of those IN the desolate region of
Sagua la Grande. $50 miles east of Havana,
Cuba, Mrs. Senator Burrows, president of
the National Relief Association for Cuba,
called meeting of the board at her house
yesterday. 1t was decided to send $50 at
once to Mr.. Baker United States consul at
Sagua la Grande. the port being so remote
from Havana ii would be naturally late in
receiving help from the general fund.
The amount stated was dispatched today
by draft on New York All further contri-
buttons of money or medical supplies will
be acknowledged as received by the sec
rotary, Emily NJ. c. kilvert, Oh 10Th street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-17
Official Orders Issued.

The Commissioners have ordered the fol-
lowing work to be done:
That water main assessment against sub
lot 100, square 153 be received without in
terest or penalty.
That public well at 1st and M streets
southeast be filled.
That trap be introduced under the public
hydrant at southeast corner of 4th street
and South Carolina avenue; also under
pump at southwest corner of 4th street and
South Carolina avenue, for the purpose OF
carrying waste water into sewer
That vitrified block driveway be laid at
corner of Grace and Potomac streets: work
to be done under the permit system
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-17

Private James V. Yates, Troop G, 9th
Cavalry, having been tried by a general
court-martial convened at Fort Myer, Va,
and found guilty of violation of the sd
article of war. evidence of previous convic-
tons having been considered. was sentenced
to be dishonorably discharged from the SER
vice of the United States, forfeiting all pay
and allowances due him. and TO he confined
at hard labor, under charge of the post
guard, for three CD MONTHS
The sentence has been approved, and will
be executed at Fort Myer, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-17
Capital Camera Club.

The Capital Camera Club of this city is
about to take up its abode in new and
commodious quarters. Houses 1908 and
1910 f street will be Iemodeled, and the
addition of an exhibition gallery, eighteen
by forty-five feet, will lend a new attrac-
ton. The new quarters will open with
the annual exhibition of the club, which
this year promises to exceed all previous
efforts of the club. At recent meeting 1t
was decided to increase the membership
to 100 and reduce the initiation fee from
IS to 81, this to hold good until March
Is. There are at present seventy men,
bers on the rolls OF the club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-17
Pleaded Guilty.

Henry G. Duncan, a neatly dressed old
man, who pleaded guilty yesterday of
stealing an overcoat valued at $25 and
a pair of gloves worth 81 from Robert
M. Parrot, corner of 10th and E streets
northwest, was To-Day sent to Jail for three
months by Judge KimbalL The accused
was arrested about two months ago on a
similar charge, but the prosecuting wit
ness relented and the charge was nolle
pressed.
In today's trial Duncan told Judge kim
ball that II he would let him go this time
he would not again violate the law but
the court could not comply with the re-
quest.
The property of Mr.. Parrot was recoy-
cred for him by Detectives Parham, Null
Ter and Boardman before the former knew
he had lost it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-17
MARY MERINE's STORY.
Found $1,000 for Wealthy HouNe.
holder Several Years Ago.

Mr.. Frank" said an elderly woman VIII:
called at the sanitary office, Il want to &c
down to the aims house.
For what?' inquired the sanitary Off:
Ger.
Because it's too cold in the outside
world" was her response.
You women won't stay down there wher
you are sent" said Mr.. Frank. who recog
nized her as Mary Merine; and l don't
see why you should be sent there now
Mary explained that she left there Tues
day N orning. but the storm had made il
uncomfortable for her and she wanted &c
return.
Let me see If your name is on the aims
house black list" said Mr.. Frank, anc
when he found that it was not, he gave
her the permit.
Mary says that about fifteen years age
she found $1,000 I'm the wood shed at tbs
house where she worked and the owner
of the money is wealthy she thinks she
might now contribute a few dollars to hei
support.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-17
Lecture and Reception.

Cards have been issued by the members
and faculty of the Woman's Law Class for
the last lecture of the course. to be given
Friday evening next by Mrs. j. Ellen Fos-
ter of the District bar, at her residence,
1910 1Sth street northwest. Subject: Com
parative Constitution Law. The lecture
viii be followed ty a reception to Mrs
Ella Knowles Haskell, assistant attorney
general Of Montana Mrs. Catherine Waugh
mccullough of the Illinois bar and other
visiting ladies of prominence. The COM
piirnentary tickets issued for the entire
course of law lectures before the Woman's
Law Class will admit holders to this lee
ture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-17
CITY AND DISTRICT.
THE CHORAL SOCIETY.
Works TO he Given at Its American
CnmpOsers' Concert.

composers Concert.
Next Monday evening, at the Congregl-
tional Church. the Choral Society will pre-
sent novelty in the form of a choral con-
cert devoted entirely to the works of Amer
lean composecs. The choral numbers will
be: Billings Easter Anthem" a group of
three hymn tunes by Lowell Mason; ]. c.
d. PeTker's Redemption Hymn" the
spring song from Bucks Light of Asia"
Arthur Foote'S Into the Silent Land for
female voices. Chadwick's Lovely Rosa
belle" Nevin's ''Wynken, BIynken and
Ned and THE Star Spangled Banner"
ard America as Earmonized by Horatio
W Parker. The soloists will be Nine.
Emma Juch. Mrs. Anna Taylor Jones and
MIR. Theodore Van YORK. all American
born. who will sustain the solo parts in
the concerted works with the society, and
Juch will sing the Cradle Hymn" and
Deserted by Mcdowell; Mrs. Beach's
"Ecstasy" and Harris "Madrigal." Mrs.
Jones will sing Allah" and Dear Love,
When in Thine Arms by Chadwick: He
Was a Prince" by Lynes, and 'Salve Re
"A Summer Might by Coombs, Awake
to Love- by Hawley, and Loves Rhap-
sodie,' by Bartlett, the latter song being
dedicated to the singer by the composer.
All these will be in addition to the work
of the sOlOists in the choral numbers Such
a musical treat is seldom offered any audi
CT &c in single evening, and the Congre-
gatioral Church is likely to be crowded
next Monday night. Washington will lie
especially glad to welcome Emma Juch
once more for her appearances here since
the palmy days of the American Opera
Company have been all too few. Seats are
On sale at Ellis & Co.'S.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-17

A large congregation last night attended
the revival services of the Tenth Street
Baptist Church, corner of 10th and r
streets northwest. to hear Evangelist Will
his Robinson Of Fredericksburg. Va. Rev.
Robinson was assisted by DIR. c. H. Payne
of West Virginia, F. T. Custer of Newark,
N. j., and Rev. Jackson Of Virginia. Rev.
Tomkins is the pastor Of the church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-17
Barbed Wire Fences.

In order to enable them to report fully
to Congress in the matter, the District
Commissioners have asked for informa-
ton from the mayors Of Chicago, st. Paul,
Kansas City, Detroit, Des Moines Spring.
field. ILL.,. and Lincoln, Neb., as to what
laws, If any, they have to prevent the
erection Of barbed-wire fences. The Com
missioners have before them a bill prevent
ing the erection of such fences here, and
they will probably favorably report on it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-17

The Afro-American Free Silver League,
at a meeting held last night at 10 E street
southeast and presided over by A. w.
Brfnckley, decided to become incorporated
under the laws of the District, and the ar
ticles necessary were approved and ordered
to be recorded. The league contemplates
publishing a paper devoted to the cause OF
silver, for circulation among colored cfti-
zens. The league will also issue a call in
a few. days for conference of colored men
who favor free and unlimited coinage OF
silver. 1t will be held in this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-17
Hyncinths, so Cents Doe.
Beauties, in all colors. GUIDE, 1924 F.-Adv
Not Guilty of Crime Alleged.

Commissioner Wight, who has charge of
the police department has addressed a let
ter to Samuel R. Church, justice Of the
peace. informing him that Policeman Wise
we'll Wheeler, who was held to be in con-
tempt by the justice for alleged interference
with two of his constables, will not be re-
quired to pay the fine imposed upon him by
Justice Church. nor will he be subjected to
a trial before the police trial officer. Mr..
Wight explains that, so far as he Is inform
ed, the policeman did not knowingly or pur-
posely interfere with the constables.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-17
Damages Claimed.

Suit at law to recover 5000 damages
was this afternoon filed by Lewis Hop
fenmaier. who names as defendant the
Washington Slauehtering and Cold Stor-
age Company. 1t is charged that the de-
PENDANT has failed to deliver to the plain
tiff certain beef heads and the like in keep
Ing with certain alleged agreement As a
result. the plaintiff maintains he has been
deprived of great profits and damaged In
the sum named. -,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-17
Five and One-HaIf Hours to Old Point


AL rail, via Pennsylvania r. R., Rich
Mond and the C. and o. route beginning
February D. Leave Washington Tuesdays
Thursdays and SatI rdays at 4:l5 pm from
9Th street station. Solid train. comprising
combined car, paricr car, dining car and
observation car Tickets at Pennsylvania
offices and at station. Full information at
G. and o. ticket offices.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-17
ONE sATIsFsr1ov q, :.

ONE SATISFACTION in NV
Ing Scott's Emulsion to chi.
dren Is they never object to n
The fact Il they soon become
fond OF 1t. Anothe. satisfac-
tion II because It Will make
them plump and give them
growth and prosperity. It
should be given to All children
who are toe thin or too pale.
We have q book telling you
t. Sent free for the asking.
SCOTT & BoWNE New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-17
DIR. DODGE LEAVES FOR HOME.
VIII BE Cared for I'm a Private Asy
lum.

Ium.
DR.. Clinton Alden Dodge of Cambridge
Mass, who was detained here by SANITARY
Officer Frank two DAYS ago because of his
rental arrangement, started for home this
morning. He was accompanied by c. r
Cloyes, brother of the chief of police OF
Cambridge. The doctor was not anxious
to return home for the alleged reason that
his business here was not completed.
The unfortunate man recognized Mr.
Cloyes, and 1t YVES not until Detective II a.
Ian appeared that he consented to go as far
the train. Mrs. Mary Barker Dodge. the
authoress, mother of the doctor, will have
him cared for in a private institution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-17

The second concert Of the series by Prof.
Emile G. Mort and his pupils will be given
this evening at Sheldon's Academy. 1904 F
street. There will be two dances executed
by pupils of Prof. Sheldon and an excellent
program rendered. The musicale will con-
clude with the initial production of act l Of
the lyric opera Cabrera composed by
Prof Mort.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-17

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-17
Received a. Beoue.t.

The Rev. DR.. w. E. I'arson, president
of the National Lutheran Home for the
Aged, states that the tract Of twenty
seven acres on Winthrop Heights was
not procured by purchase, but was pre-
sented for the uses Of the home by the
late Mrs. Sarah Utermehle. DR.. Parson
says there was no incumbrance on the
land.