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Evening star., 1898-02-10
Local Matter. In the Senate.

Mr.. Mcmillan from the committee on the
District of Columbia today submitted an
additional report on the bill to amend the
charter of the Capital Railway Company,
having previously reported the measure
favorably. With the report is submitted a
letter from DR.. Goddmg, superintendent of
the government Hospital for the Insane,
showing the necessity for the legislation
provided for in the bill.
In the Senate today Mr.. Faulkner. from
the committee on the District of Columbia.
made favorable reports on Senate bill 12lT
for the relief of holders of certain District
of Columbia tax sale certificates, and Sem
ate bill 234T in regard to writs to be exc
cuted by the marshal Of the District Of Co.
lumbia.
A memorial from the Northeastern Citi-
zens' Suburban Association asking for an
appropriation of $4,000 for grading and i'm
proving 22d and oath streets northeast was
presented to the Senate today by Mr.. Nc
Milan.
Mr.. Mcmillan today introduced bill in
the Senate to abolish estates Of curtesy
and dover in the District of Columbia, to
provide for the custody of the persons of
children under fourteen years of age, to
regulate the descent and distribution Of the
estates Of intestates and for other purposes.
Evening star., 1898-02-10

Lieut.. Col. Macdonald st Nova Scotia was
received with an outburst of applause. He
said that, next to tha BEitish flag. the
grandest emblem that npats over the earth.
and the flag that he had the greatest ad-
miration for. was the JfiaeF of the United
States. Only the patriotism that Is always
uppermost in a Briton's Breast prevented
him from placing our flag In the very high
est place. He also paid a glowing tribute
to the city of Washington. saying in con-
nection with its buildings, that his little
daughter had written him in all sincerity
be more beautiful than the Congressional
Library.
name of his 10000 kniEhta hoped for the
success of the proposed Masonic fair and
expressed q most earnest wish that in the
city of Washington would be erected u
national Masonic ediice, where all the
national business of the order might be
transacted, and where all national Masonic
conventions should be held No city In the
land, he said, was so desirable in all re-
spects for the location Of such a structure
as the capital OF the nation, and he intend
ed to work for the contamination Of this
idea.
1t was midnight wnen this memorable
occasion in the history of Whiting Lodge
terminated. Great credit is due to the COM
mittee which had charge of the arrange
ments. Its work was highly effective and
deserving Of praise. The committee was
composed Of MeSsrs. B. w. Murch. Harry
s. Barrick, James H. Taylor, W. B. Easton,
Benjamin Harper, Archibald Cunningham
William Bornheim, Charles Bradley and
Charles Becker.
Evening star., 1898-02-10
A Vegetarian Church,
m the London Evening News.

From the London Evening News.
There Is vegetarian church in Stafford
of which for the past eighty years no per-
son could be a member unless he or she
abstained from animal food and intoxicat-
ing drinks. Many of the members also be-
long to the Peace Society. The late Joseph
Brotherton, who was member of parliament
for Stafford for about twenty years, was a
member of this vegetarian church, and used
to preach when not in London. There was
also a vegetarian church in Manchester
conducted by DIR. Schofield for about forty
years, but at his death no successor could
be found, and it was closed on that account
and many of the members Joined the
church in Stafford. The first member was
Mr.. Coward. a member of the Church of
England. and master of Selby Grammar
School.
Evening star., 1898-02-10
National Geographic Society.

The announcement for the meeting in
Columbian University of the National Geo.
graphic Society on Friday evening is ex-
ceptionally attractive. Mr.. Richard U.
Gcode of the United States geological sur
vey will describe and illustrate THE Bit
te1root Forest Reserve" of Idaho and Mon
tana, giving especial attention to the scenic
features, including incidents of his camp
life and surveys during last season. He will
be followed by the senators and repre-
sentatives from the two states into which
the reserve extends, who will give especial
attention to the Industrial aspects Of the
region, and the influence Of the reservation
on the agricultural and mining interests of
northwestern United States. The area in
cluded by the reserve is one of the most
picturesque in America, comprising, as 1t
does, a great crest of the Rocky noun
tains, clad with coniferous forests, well
toward the rugged submits, and abound
ing in such game as the elk and moose,
several species of deer and bear the noun
tain goat and bighorn, as well as the
beaver and otter, which long rendered the
gloomy gorges a paradise for trappers and
fur hunters The area of the reserve has
hardly been known hitherto. having never
been surveyed until last summer.
Evening star., 1898-02-10
TAYLOR CONVICTED.
Jury Finds He Used Mail for Fraudu
lent Purposes.

Jury Finds He Used Mail for Fraudu-
lent Purposes.
A jury in Criminal Court No. 1, after be-
irg detained all night at the city hall build
ing, today reported a verdict Of guilty in
the case of George w. Taylor, "a young
white man, charged with using the mails
with intent to defraud. The verdict was
qualified by a recommendation of mercy.
The jury deliberated several hours yester-
day afternoon, but found it impossible to
reach an agreement Additional instruc-
ttons from the court were asked and re-
ceived but conclusion not being reported
within a reasonable time Chief Justice
Bingham directed that the twelve men be
locked up for the night.
1t was claimed by the government that
Taylor sent through the mails, with orders
for goods for the Capital Carriage Com
pany," circular letters purporting to show
that the company was solvent, when, in
reality, it possessed no assets. According
TO the prosecuting attorney, Taylor, by
means of the circulars, intended to secure
goods and to convert them to his own use
without paying for them. The allegations,
of course, were denied by Taylor.
The difficulty of the jury in reaching an
agreement, it is understood, Yas because
of doubt regarding the fraud feature of the
case
The defendant was today sentenced to
serve ninety days in Jail and ordered to
pay a fine of $25.
Evening star., 1898-02-10
REV. MEYERS SERVICES
English Divine Holds Several Meetings and
Addresses Large Audiences.
Meets With the Clergy and Discusses
Methods-Will Leave for Balti-
more This Evening.

Another large audience assembled this
morning at the First Congregational
Church, 10th and G streets, to hear Rev.
F. B. Meyer. the English divine. He spoke
again at the same place this afternoon.
Mr.. Meyer leaves this evening for Balti-
Eiore, where he will conduct services. He
arrived in the city Tuesday, and during
his stay has spoken twice each day. and
has been greeted by only large and atten-
tive audiences. He began his work early
today, meeting a large number of the min
listers of the city at $50 this morning at
the First Congregational Church. He talk
ed to them of experiences in his pastoral
work. giving many suggestions of a prac-
tical character in regard to methods.
The main meeting was begun an hour
later. Rev. D. L. Greenfield, the pastor of
the Central M. P. Church. conducting the
opening exercises.
Rev. Meyer began his address by stating
would speak on the Amounting of the
Spirit of God" He then read the first few
verses Of the eighth chapter of Romans,
beginning There is therefore no condem-
nation for those who are in Christ Jesus
He said he proposed to speak about sin
and proceeded to draw a distinction be-
tween sin and sins, the former being he
declared, the root principle and the latter
stated that when they were once confessed
they were blotted out, and there was no
need to confess them again. The memory
of them, he added, might haunt people, but
God does not hold them against them.
He defined sin as the assertion of the
evil self principle.
In the further calculation Of the subject
he used illustrations and told Incidents
and although he spoke fully an hour. he
seemed to hold the attention of the audi
ence throughout.
Large audiences attended the two meet
iEgs which were conducted yesterday af-
ternoon and evening at the First Congre-
gational Church by Mr.. Meyer. 1t was i'm
possible for all who wished to hear the
speaker to find seats in the large auditor
ium, and SO many remained standing
throughout the services. At the afternoon
service Rev. DR.. Domer, the pastor of the
English Lutheran Church, conducted the
ope ming exercises the music being render
ed by the choir, under the direction of Mr..
Percy S. Foster. Mr.. Meyers theme was
the preparation necessary for religious
work.
At the evening service Rev. Luther B.
Wilson, the presiding elder of the M. F.
Church, conducted the opening services,
which were followed by service of song
Miss Callahan being the soloist. Mr.. Mey
ers theme was the willingness of God to
assist people in every possible way, and he
was Of the opinion that it was important
for Christians to thoroughly believe that
God was willing to help them.
Evening star., 1898-02-10
CHIEF PARRIS REPROVED.
Objections to Ordering Out Truck Ex
cept in Case of Fire.

orJCctAohb ~ Out FN.
cept in Case Of Fire.
The efforts of the District fire department
will hereafter be confined to the saving of
human life and to the prevention of the de-
struction of property, the rescue OF cats
beipg left to their owners. AS stated in
The Star, Chief Paris of the District fire
department yesterday morning called out
Truck Company A for the purpose OF plac-
ing on terra flrma cat belonging to Mr..
James L. Norris, the animal having climb
ed tall tree near Mr.. Norris resiaence
to escape dog. Truck A is the only truck
company east of 1st street, and during the
time Its members were engaged in getting
pussy down from off his perch the eastern
section of the city was left without truck
company in quarters. This morning Com
missioner Wight, who has charge of the
fire department, and who had read OF the
action OF Chief Paris, sent for him and in
formed him that hereafter the services of
the department will be exerted in the d.
rection of its legitimate purposes.
mo one has a higher respect for MI.
Norris than l have" said MIR. Wight to a
Star reporter, in speaking'sof the matter,
"and 1 would take the Greatest pleasure in
serving him, but I cannot Approve the ac-
tion of the chief of thefHre department In
ordering out a truck company to take cat
down from out of a tree. was surprised
to learn that he had denefso. and have
Instructed him that hereafter he shall con-
fine the efforts of the department to Its
legitimate purposes" fo'
Evening star., 1898-02-10

Charles Macdonald, P. NJ. w. G. M, of
the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia. His
spesch was a brilliant effort, and in COM
pliment to him God Save the Queen was
played. "Almas Temple. A. A. o. NJ M.
s." was responded to by Mr.. Harry Standi-
ford, illustrious potentate; Potomac
Lodge, No. 5, F. A. A. NJ" by Mr. James
s. Raeburn, w. NJ; Potomac Royal Arch
Chapter, No. g." by Mr.. William 8. waddy,
E. H. P; Potomac Commandery, No. 3,
*. t." by Mr.. Samuel NJ. Yeatman, E. c.;
Orient Lodge of Perfection. A. A. 8. r."
by Mr.. John A Lacey, p. V. M; Our past
masters" by Mr.. Charles Becker, P. NJ.
Past Master Becker. on behalf Of the lodge.
availed himself of the occasion to welcoms
into the past masters ranks the late mas
ter Of Whiting Lodge. Walter T. Weaver,
presenting him In the name Of the lodge
with the past masters jewel. a gold de-
sign, appropriately inscribed Ths ability
with which Past Master Weaver dis
charged the duties Of his office was COM
Mr. Weaver made an appropriate response.
The toast Fraternity, the Crown Jewel
Of Our Order" was responded to by Mr..
e. B. Hay, p. M. The brothers who were
with the lodge last year. but who since
that time have Joined the Grand Lodge in
the great beyond. were not forgotten on
this impressive occasion, mention of them
being received without comment, all the
members standing. At the request Of Wor-
ship Master Murch. Past Master William
B. Easton responded extemporaneously to
a toast, which was not on the printed pro-
gram.
Next to Union Jack.
The tribute paid to the American flag by
Evening star., 1898-02-10

of the highest officers in the Masonic fra
ternity of the District of Columbia, namely,
Samuel c. Palmer, worshipful grand master
of the Grand Lodge of the District; DIR. J.
F. r. Appleby, most excellent high priest
of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of the
District, and Rein w. Darby, eminent
grand commander of the Grand Command
cry of the District of Columbia-all three
of these high officers being members and
past masters Of George c. Whiting Lodge.
In the opinion of Grand Commander La
Rue Thomas of the Grand Commandery Of
the United States, one of the special guests
of the evening, the distinguished honor of
having the three highest offices occupied by
three men from the same lodge has never
before been enjoyed by aLy Masonic lodge
in the country. 1t was an event. he said,
deserving of celebration.
The banquet hall was magnificently dec
Evening star., 1898-02-10
A New Use for the Megaphone.


A new use for the megaphone has been
found in the construction of the "sky-
scraper." When an Office building now 60
ing up in New York had reached a height
OF but two or three stories, the contractor
had no difficulty in mounting to its highest
point and with forceful words stimulating
his workmen to renewed exertions. When
the floors began to run up to eight and ten,
ne found the exercise of going to the top
every time he wanted to express his feel
ings altogether too violent and it impaired
distinct flavor Of irascibility to the Ian
guage which began to flow with his return
ing breath So he conceived the brilliant
Idea OF having meSaphone cOntructed to
connect his headquarters in the first story
with the top, where the men were at work.
When the work lags now, or any conflict of
authority arises, he is able to make his
voice heard at the seat of the trouble with
out moving from his sanctum much to his
own satisfaction, If not to that of his en-
ployes, who say that the megaphone gives
an Irritating asperity to profane language.
Evening star., 1898-02-10

Showed That He Knew blacksmith 8
Sign When He Saw 1t.

From the Boston Evening Transcript
II his mistress is to be believed, and who
dare say she isn't, the old horse Jerry
can read. The other day he put into
the carryall and driven to town some
four miles away. The roads turned out TO
be Unexpectedly slippery, and Jerry was
smooth shOd. He had SO dreadful time in
getting down the hills that all the people
had to get out and walk. and as he was
trying to pull up one hill he actually SO lost
his footing that the carryan began to run
backward. pulling the horse down hill after
It. and if the driver had not expertly
cramped the wheels into bank there must
have been bad accident The mistress de-
clared that if she got the horse to the town
alive she would have him sharp shod there.
They did get to the town at last.
As they were driving through the streets
the way being easy enough in the town
they came to place where the sign of
blacksmiths shop hung at the head of
little alley. The shop itself was not in sight
-only the sign to direct people down the
alley The horse had never been shod at
this place. nor anywhere else in the town.
but as soon as ne came abreast of this sign
he attempted to turn down the alley, and
his driver had difficulty in getting him past.
After some other matters were attended to,
the driver went back to the blacksmith )
shop to get Jerry shod. and he headed di-
rectly for the shop in the alley without any
guiding. AS the man was shoeing him. he
that is. the man, not the horse-remarked: :
That horse don't need a word-he knows
just when 10 take UP every foot and just
when to put it down-he understands the
whole business
Now, on his way home the old horse
never slipped once, and you cannot con-
vince his mistress that he did not know
that what he needed was sharp shoeing nor
That he was not aware that that sign point
ed the way TO a blacksmith's shop.
Look here said the listener when he
heard the story, was there a horseshoe
painted on that sign?''
fe-yes, there was said she, summon
ing up her mental picture of IL.
Then that accounts for IL. The horse
Evening star., 1898-02-10

The collation. was am elaborate one, and
occupied attention until 10 o'clock. when
the speechmaking began by Worshipful
Master Murch, who eulogized the officers
whom it was designed particularly to
htror. The first toast was to the Grand
Ledge Of the District of Columbia re-
spcnded TO by Mr.. Samuel c. Palmer, NJ;
W. G. NJ. The next toast, ''The Grand
Royal Arch Chapter of the District of Co
llmbia,' was responded to by DIR. ]. F. r.
Appleby. NJ. E. G. H. p; then came THE
Grand Comnandery, Knights Templar, OF
the District of Columbia" with response
by Mr.. R. w. Darby, R.E.G.C.; THE Grand
Encampment, K. T., of the United States"
by Mr.. w. La Rue Thomas, NJ. E.. G. NJ.
of Kentucky. who last evening represented
10000 Knights Tsmplar, and compliment
ed George c. Whiting Lodge in their name
on the privilege the members were enjoy
ing on this occasion. In compliment to the
grand commander, when he resumed his
seat. the orchestra played MY Old Ken
lucky Home"
The next toast, "Our Sister Grand
Lodges" was responded to by Lieut.. Col.
Evening star., 1898-02-10

GRATED for the occasion with southern smi-
lax, American flags and great bouquets of
cut flowers. Nearly all of the 130 MEM
bers of Whiting Lodge were present, be-
sides about seventy distinguished Masons
from this and other Jurisdictions. Mr.. B.
W. Murch, the present master of George e.
Whiting Lodge, officiated as toastmaster,
introducing each speaker happily and ap-
propriately. The menu card was engraved
with the bust pictures of the officers hon.
ored by the occasion, with lists of the
toasts, sentiments and speeches printed on
the back
Evening star., 1898-02-10
MASONS AT BANQUET BOARD
Celebration Of Twenty Ninth Anniversary Of
George @. Whiting Lodge.
Prominent Guests Present, Who Re-
spOnd to TOasts-Tribute to Old
Glory-Honored Omcers.

The twenty-ninth anniversary Of George
c. Whiting Lodge No. %, F. A. A. NJ, was
celebrated last evening with banquet at
Masonic Hall. on 32d street. The affair
had an added interest from the fact that it
was specially designed to do honor to three
Evening star., 1898-02-10
WHAT DO THE CH8llD lDREM

Don't give them tea or c0ffee. Have y0u tried
the new food drink called GRAIN-Of 1t II de-
licious and nourishing and takes the place Of ccf
fee. The more Grain.0 you give the children the
Grain-O is made Of pure grains, and when properly
prepared taster like the choice grades OF coffee. but
and 26a ja18 om-9
Evening star., 1898-02-10

did not really read the sign-he saw the
picture of the horseshoe, and knew that II
pointed the way to the place where he could
nave some of the same sort of things pu,
on his feet" fN
Evening star., 1898-02-10
ont OF ssx.dh.

Esau L. johnson, who Monday pleaded
guilty before Judge Scott of having a quail
In his possession in violation of law, was
today fined IS, which he paid.
Evening star., 1898-02-10
WIN Filed.

The win OF the late Lewis N. B. Sorrell.
dated May %. 1896. was this afternoon fled
for probate. The entire estate Of the de-
ceased IL left to his family.
Evening star., 1898-02-10
WINS Acoustted,

Eliza Qualls. colored swas acquitted to-
DAY in Criminal Court No! p of a charge OF
forgery. 1t was charged that she forged
the name of Helen Lewis to- q chattel deed
of trust on certain furnituTa.
Evening star., 1898-02-10
Concert Of National Guard Brigade
Band.


Band.
There was a large attendance of officers
of the National Guard and Of local musi-
clans at the last rehearsal Of the brigade
hand. when the entire program Of next
Sunday evenings concert was performed,
and the unanimous opinion was that the
band will achieve an artistic success and
place Itself upon q higher plane than ever
upon the occasion of it's first public appear.
ance as a complete concert organization.
The sale Of seats indicates a large attend
ance, the National Guard having taken
hold OF the project with will. The boxes
will be occupied by the commanding gem
eral and the officers Of the general staff,
who have manifested much interest in the
success OF the band
At the rehearsal above mentioned the new
march, washington Commandery," COM
posed by Lieut.. Macleod. was received
with much favor.
Evening star., 1898-02-10
Sc for 10c Goods.

u Big table filed with Rhinestone, Jet and
Steel Ornaments Fancy Feathers and Flowers.
Some Of the ornaments worth more than 19c
Evening star., 1898-02-10
20c for 30c Silks.

100 pieces of Superior Wash Silks, guaranteed
S9c quality. All the latest effects In the new
greens. blues. pinks. reds. gray. Also black and
white combinations. Choice for only 29c yard
Some on frst-some second-noor tables.
Evening star., 1898-02-10
40c instead of Csc.

USet consisting OF full-sine China Pitcher
Bnsin. Chamber and Soap Dish. Basement for
these.
Evening star., 1898-02-10
s1.l0 instead of S1.08.

DChoice Of the Quantity Beautiful India Seats
and the Three-fold Screens filed with siikoline.
These on fourth floor
Evening star., 1898-02-10

want" ads. in The Star pay becane the
bring answers.
Evening star., 1898-02-10
Fourth Floor.


Mrs. Brown, in
charge of the Ar
mour Food Ex-
hibit, invites you
to "a sip and a
bite"
u She will also he
pleased to give infor-
nation regarding the
preparation Of the vari-
Gus dishes.
Evening star., 1898-02-10
soc for ST Silks.

Black Peau de Sole. Gros Grain and Tareta
Silks, plain and brocaded; Fancy Moire Antique
Polka Dot and Satin Stripe Tatfeta silks. In
colors bayaderes, fancy plaids. checks
and ribbon stripe tareta silks.
Evening star., 1898-02-10
Soc instead OF Csc.

UThose manufacturers' 5-yard strips Of Cam
brio Embroideries, to 10 inches wide, worth 20c
to 35c yard. Five yards tomorrow for only 59c.
Evening star., 1898-02-10
&c for r1any Superior Article

frightened with bargains
quality White
Evening star., 1898-02-10

Balcony.
Private parlors
for Hairdressing,
Facial Massage
and Manicure. Ex-
perts in charge:
9 am. to 5 pm.
daily.
Evening star., 1898-02-10
20c for 30c JeWelrY

OTcilet articles OF every description, stamped
and guaranteed sterling silver. Size usually sold
at soc piece at the jewelers..
Evening star., 1898-02-10
88c instead of ST.

OChildren's Best India Linon Aprons. in En-
pire styles with ribbon and embroidery trimmings
Sizes 2 to IA years. Third floor for them.
Evening star., 1898-02-10
SIC for ST. Warranted Gloves.

DThe famous 81 "Palais Royal" Gloves-ftted at ,
beavers, in ians and and French kid English
black, white pearl and all are Dogskin
warranted-ftted risk.
Evening star., 1898-02-10
loo for those Csc Window Sh

DFunlengh and Fuwdh Opaque Window Shades In all color
Remember that the Arr
here's andth gratuitously served
Evening star., 1898-02-10

.1OC for 25c Ties.
UBlack Satin String Ties and Band Bows
1Oc for tomorrow only and not than two to
each purchaser.
Evening star., 1898-02-10
lOc for ALL l212c Handkerchiefs.

rNearly all Some Irish Linen Hand
borders dany beauties swizerla
ladies'
Evening star., 1898-02-10

Next to Union Jack.
The tribute paid to the American flag by
Evening star., 1898-02-10
20c instead of 48c.

big Laundry Bags Of white English duck, or
namented with tinted flowers and colored facing af
top. Second noor.
Evening star., 1898-02-10
&c for 15c Valentines.

U0c for choice OF those 15c Valentines meas
uring 6xs inches, some being works of art looking
worth 25c.
Evening star., 1898-02-10
12c for SOC Books.

UCaptain king-famous for writing the BEST
books on army life. Here is Fort Frayne."
Garrison Tangle'' and "Army Wife, 12c for
choice.
Evening star., 1898-02-10

Dwflow Market Baskets. with cover. isc fc'
tomorrow only. &c for choice Of Tea, Dinner an<
Soup Plates.