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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16
MISS sIMoNToN's MISSION.
VIII Attend International Council of
Women in London.

women IN London.
Miss Eva Simonton. who. until she re-
signed, May 1, was for several years su-
perintendent of the Emergency Hospital,
will, during an extended tour abroad at
tend the meetings in London next month
of the International Council of Women.
This organization is the outgrowth of the
National Council of Women. which held
its first meeting in Washington in 1888.
with Frances Willard as president. and
was almost wholly an American institution
until the year Of the worlds fair when the
representatives of foreign organizations of
women were invited over and entertained
by the National Council at Chicago The
international Council was definitely organ
lied then. and the meeting which begins in
London June 26 will be the first It has held
since that time.
The International Council is probably the
largest non-political organization in the
world. 1t has no creed except the Golden
Rule, no propaganda except the general ad-
vancement of women in all directions
All sorts of objects and ideas are repre-
SSnted In this extraordinary body of wo-
men. Some of the members are woman suf-
fragists, some of them think woman suf-
frage dreadful abomination, some serve
wine on their tables, some are opponents of
total abstinence. Every enterprise in which
women are interested is represented by
some group that has made speciality of its
own topic. Perhaps the chief " ork of the
International Council is to indicate to each
group that its own speciality is not the only
movement in behalf of women that is
worth considering.
The topics to be considered at the coming
conference have an extraordinary range.
They come under the head of five sections
educational, professional, legislative and in
dustriai, political and SCOTLAND an i'm
posing list of speakers has been invited to
handle the topics assigned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16

The May ball Of Miss Hawke, given at
the Lafayette Square Opera House last
night. drew an audience that completely
filled the auditorium and the applause that
followed nearly every number of the long.
very long, program testified appreciation of
the excellent dancing of the children. The
entertainment was unique, in that there
was welI-defined story, written by Mr.
w. Hamilton Smith, which was finely Illus
trated by recitation. pantomime and dance
There We're songs, too, solos and by a choir
OF boys, which were we'll sung. In the
groupings. which We're graceful. in the solo
dances and in the handsome scenery and
costumes and with the nany-co.ored lights.
the entertainment was one of the most ef-
fertVe Of its character ever presented in
this city. and the excellent dancing of those
VINO participated in the different numbers
rejected the highest credit upon Mss
hawke as teacher, while the mounting,
ami stage accessories and the prornptuess
with which the changes were made evil
deuced the capable stage management of
Mr. Percy F. Leach. Miss Hawke has
cause for self-congratulation in the happy
manner in which the efforts of her plf1iis
We're received and in the fact that the grear
majority of the large audience remained
until the final curtain fell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16
"Honi Soft aui NAL v Pense.-

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
NJ L., c. who wrote what might be
called fashion criticism in MONDAYS Star.
appears to be of the masculine gender I
blush for him. When I read that commune
cation / expected to see it signed "Pris-
ella" m. L. c." ought to know that fash
ian now DEGREES that skirts shall be tight
about the hips. He would have my SYM
pathy IL he would rage against long skirts.
but trailing in the dirt does not seem to Of
fend him.
A woman cannot lift her skirts out of the
mud gracefully without drawing them tight
ly about her figure, be she a Venus or a
Minerva She might lift them without ont
lining her figure if She had derrick on
each side of her or if her skirts were built
like an umbrella, but these IDEAS seem to
be impractcable.
Apparently M L. c." would be mean
enough to deprive woman of the pleasure
of raising her skirt to display glimpse of
a dainty silk petticoat bought at "S39s re-
duced from s16" That little maneuver, seen
daily on the streets, Is not intended to at
tract the attention of men. M L. c."
should not fiatter himself. It Is done for
the benefit of other women who are not so
fortunate as to possess those dainty things
which delight the feminine heart
Some time ago I had occasion to write
diatribe against the use by wheelwomen
of heavy cloth or leather leggings (either
stuffed or unstuffed)." They were de-
nounced as hideous, hot and uncomfortable
Now M. L. c." complains because they
are not used. But I am sure the ladies will
have too much good taste to dress like Es-
kimo squaws or Egyptian mummies. 1t is
their business to look pretty and they mind
their business. Woman's figure has been
an inspiration to poets and artists for thou
sands of years. Woman herself knows best
how much of 1t to conceal and how much
to reveal.
Athletic women should dress to suit the
occasion. Women at the seashore do not
wear leggings in the surf. but no one thinks
of them as immodest. Honi soft qui NAL v
pense THOMAS w. GILMER
May 16. 1899.
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HEADQUARTERS HERE.
Railroad Organizations May Make
Their Homes in This City.


v. Martin and L. w. Quick, delegates rep
resenting the local division Of Washington,
D. c., left for Peoria, ILL.,, yesterday to at
tend the convention of the Order OF Rail-
road Telegraphers converting in that city,
and there Will be strong efforts made by
those delegates and by eastern and south
ern delegates to bring the next convention
to Washington There is also a general
movement being made by railroad en-
ployes toward advocating and agftating the
erection in the city of Washington OF a
large railroad union building for all Of the
five railroad organizations-the Railroad
Telegraphers, Order of Conductors, Fire
men, Brakemen and Engineers-wheret they
will have their headquarters. together with
convention halls Those in charge Of the
movement say it would be a great thing
for hotels and street cars, as well as the
business of the city, but that 1t requires a
great enort to succeed, and these conven-
tons must first be obtained singly and tn an
an effort will be made to get business men
and hotels permanently interested in this
matter. The Engineers headquarters are
now in Cleveland. Ohio. The Order of Com
ouctors is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa,
ana has some intention of moving to WASH
lngton. d. c. The Brotherhood of Locomo-
i've F1remen, the Railroad Telegraphers
and Brotherhood of Brakemen have head
quarters In Peoria, Ill,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16
Base Ball TOmo<rOW at National Park
Admission, 25c. Ladies' free.-Advt.
The Amphions in Concert.

The guests Of the Colonial and the adj
jacent hotels were rendered concert by
the Amphion Glee Club, Prof. J. Henry
Lewis. director, last Saturday evening. and
the large dining room of the Colonial was
crowded to hear them. The following pro-
gram was rendered: Chorus. Comrades In
Arms" chorus, Hungarian Hussars:" solo.
IT Love You." by Mr.. F. B. Williams:
solo. 1.-THE Armorer's Song" by Mr.. VIM.
Hurley; select readings from Paul Laurence
Dunbar's poems by Miss Addie Lewis. and
the program was also interspersed with the
latest popular selections. At the CONCLUSIONS
of the program the audience was invit ed to
Join the club in singing America" and
this was done with much enthusiasm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16

DAMROSCH SOCIETY'S CONCERT
The closing concert of the Damrosch Socie-
tvs fifth season will be given tomorrow
evening at the Lafayette Square Opera
House. This organization has become in
the few years of its existence, one of the
representative musical societies of the ma
tional capital, and its entertainments and
evenings are looked forward to with no lit
tie anticipation of pleasure. A special pro-
gram has been arranged for the closing
event OF tomorrow evening, and an effort
Is being made to have it eclipse all pre-
Vlous offerings Clementine de We're the
well-known prima DONNA has been engaged
and will be heard in Donizettfs 20 Luce
and other operate selections. Miss Mary
Louise Clary. who comes to Washington
with an excellent reputation as a contraIto
Will sing 20 Milo Fernando" from II "a
Favorita,' and LISTS "LoreIei."
COURTSHIP OF MILES sTANDIsH-
Friday evening Of this week at the First
Congregational Church. 10th and q streets
northwest, Longfellow's poem of THE
Courtshfp of Miles Standish" will be rem
dered with somewhat novel arrangement
OF artlstic features. The poem will be read
by Maj. John Tweedale. and the reading
VIII be accompanied throughout with organ
music specially arranged by DIR. I w
Bischof. There will also be sixty-one
stereopticon views from photographs Inv
Mr.. Charles E. Fairman. The rendition NJ
the poem will be preceded by talk by Rev
s. M Newman. DID,, on 1.-The Poet and the
Poem >N-S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16

Samuel Eslinger, charged with initiating
label of the Centaur Company of New
York, was adjudged guilty, and a fine O
$50 imposed in the court of criminal cor
rection yesterday at st. Louis, Mo. L
was charged that Eslinger in the manu-
facture of a preparation of Castoria, hat
initiated that of the Chas. H. Fletcher
brand manufactured by the Centaur Com
pany. Eslinger did not exactly duplicate
the Fletcher brand of Castoria but tht
similarity was sufficient to convict him. HI
Will have 10 go to jail if the fine is not paid
The Centaur Company will continue tn,
prosecution of imitators of their goods il
the criminal courts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Relief Corps Entertainment t.

An enjoyable entertainment was given at
Society Temple last night by the ladies OF
the relief corps attached to Hancock Com
mand. No. 1, u. V. T., of which Mrs. h
G. Dyrenforth is president. The attend
ance was large, and the program Unusually
attractive. 1t included two songs. Spin
ming Song and M Anne t H." by Miss
Bessie Dyrenforth; Sunbeam dance and
the song Just One Girl" by Miss Ina Fa-
gan: bass solo by Mr.. Arthur L. Middle
ton. violin solo by Mr.. Whitmore, soprano
solo. Miss Elite Noah; 500 by Miss BERTHE
thompson. humorous recitation, Mr. HAYES
and readings by Major John Tweedale The
accompanies were Misses Hewlett and
Tretler and Mr.. Sheridan Ferree was mas
ter OF ceremonies. All the numbers were
Well received and encores were numerous.
The whole affair reflected great credit upon
the committee Of ladies who had the ar
rangements in charge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16
Prof. Nexcomb,s Trim.

Last week Prof Newcomb returned from
Boston via Norfolk after attending meet
ing of the board of overseers at the Cam
bridge observatory. But he left again yes
terday and expects to sail tomorrow In
order to attend the centenary of the Royal
Institution of Great Britain of which he
has been member for some years. Later
he proposes to visit friends in Cambridge,
Erg., while accepting the Invitation to the
jubilee of Sir G. Gilbert Stokes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16
Hebrew Confirmation serytce..

Confirmation services were held yesterday
morning in the Hebrew Temple on Sth
street. when nine members of the Sunday
school were received into the church, Rabbi
Stern officiating. The ceremony was pretty
and impressive. Those confirmed were !:
Pauline Woog, Clara Strauss. Bertha OF
tenberg. Maivine Woog. Daisy Mark. Sid
ney Seinger, Lester Lansburgh, Henry
Gundesheimer and Arthur Newmyer. Each
OF the children made short addresses on
religious topics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16
JOURNALISTS HOME.
conference Of Parties Interested Re-
specttng Selection OF Site.

Mrs Marian Longfellow O'Donoghue Of
this city has been in New York FOR several
days past, comforting with a committee
which mas In charge the selection Of a site
lor me journalists home. 10 he erected by
the international League Of Press Clubs II
Is prooaoIe mat site will be chosen In the
vicinity of New Orange y I ubare an
oner or a donation OF twenty-five lots has
been made. An immense benefit is being
arranged for the movement, a New York
lneater having been placed al the disposal
OF the committee for such an occy, sion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16
Joins the stock Exchange

Mr.. Sanford N Whitwell, the assistant
secretary Of the Washington Gas COMPANY
has purchased a seat in the Washington
Stock Exchange. He has been connected
with the gas company for a number OF
years past. His entering actively into stock
business as a broker will not, it is said
interfere with his duties in connection with
the company.
Practically all the large local corporations
are represented on the local stock ex-
change. Now that Mr.. Whitwell has Joined
that body the gas company takes its place
with the others
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16
CENTRAL LABOR UNION.
Communications Received and Bust
ness Transacted Last Evening.

ness iFRhsuctSa busN
President Szegedy occupied the chair at
last evenings meeting OF the Central Labor
Union and Mr.. j. L. Feenes was secretary.
Communications approving of the action of
the Central Labor Union in regard TO Mr..
Claude NJ Johnson, director of the bureau
of engraving and printing, were read from
John ]. Kenney. secretary treasurer Of the
Metal Polishers', Buffers, Platers and
Brassworkers' International Union of North
America; w. c. Pearce, who occupies a
similar position with the United Mine
Workers of America, and Joseph A Bauer.
secretary of the Central Trades and Labor
Council of GAINESVILLE, Ohio.
The Central Labor Union pledged its sup
port to the Cabmen's Association in its op-
position to the recent order of the District
Commissioners relative TO cab stands at the
Baltimore and Potomac station, and APP
pointed a special committee to prepare a
formal protest on the subject, to be laid be-
fore the board.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16
Have You seen Cleveland Park?-Advt
The Cadets and the Jubilee.

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
see by your paper that the High School
Cadets Cwh1te) will not be allowed to either
march or witness our peace Jubilee proc eed-
ings on May oath and 25th instant, as they
must drill. If they must drill on those days
why not in the morning as early as pos
siole, and give the coming men of America
chance TO participate In our present az
fairs. which is surely one Of the best lessons
in the history of the United States that
could be given them.
i would, as one of the parents, like to see
the boys drill. but must forego the great
pleasure. or not see our jubilee; and l hear
the girls and boys say that the drill will
be poorly attended unless they get there in
time. after the street parades.
May 10, 1899. OLD SUBSCRIBER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16
BANQUET TO PROFESSORS.
Senior Law Class of Columbian Uni
versity to Be the Host.

senior Law Glass OF COlu bian Uni
versity to Be the Host.
With examinations a mere memory. the
senior law class of the Columbian Univer-
sity will tender banquet to It's professors
at the Hotel Wellington this evening at 0
o'clock. Preparations have been made on
an elaborate and extensive scale. and the
remembrance of the evenings joliification
will be doubtless long cherished by the
members Of the graduating class, who are
exceedingly enthusiastic.
Among the invited guests are President
B. L. Whitman, Associate Justice John NJ.
Harlan, Associate Justice David J. Brewer,
Mr.. William A. Maury, Mr.. Chas. w. Need
ham, Prof VIM G. Mattingly, Prof. w. G.
johnson, Prof. Lee Davis Lodge and JUS
tice w. S. Cox. President Denison of the
class of $50 will be the toastmaster. The
other officers of the class are: Vice pres
1dent, j. H. Milans; secretary, Paul Cook
sey; treasurer, J. B. Mcclure; executive
committee, T. c. Ridgway, L. Hufty, W.
M Hallam, H. A. Pierce and J. w. Butts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16
without the. Necessary Funds.

The District Commissioners having been
requested to make certain improvements
in Loomis Park, Montello, and in one in
Anacostia, and, finding themselves without
funds therefor, have forwarded plats of
the parks to Col. Bingham, in charge of
public buildings and grounds, showing the
location of the parks, at the same time
asking to be informed whether he can as
sumo charge and Jurisdiction of the parks
II they are turnsd over to him by them,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Charles Manchester for Marshall
Hall and Mt. Vernon at 10 am. and las
pm.
Steamer Norfolk for Fortress Monroe and
Norfolk at $50 pm.
Steamer Wakefield for Colonial Beach and
river landings at am.
Steamer Estelle Randall for Glymont and
intermediate points at $3.50 am.
Trains leave 1872 street and Pennsylvania
avenue hourly for Arlington from IN. to
pm. and for Mount Vernon hourly from
10 am. TO 3 pm.
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge for Arlington
and Fort Myer every half hour from a. m.
to s p. m. and every hour for Falls Church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16
DEGREES of Divorce Granted.

Justice Cox. In Equity Court No. 1. has
signed decree granting Susan L. Dandelet
q divorce from Jerome F. Dandelet, on the
ground of cruelty. endangering her health.
The petitioner. by the decree, is granted
the custody of the children of the couple.
By decree, also signed by Justice Cox,
Walter B. Dorset has been granted a d.
vorce from Annie Dorsett by reason of in
fidelity on the part OF the latter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16

Mr.. Leonard G. Killian died Sunday MORN
ing at his residence No. 210S street north
west. A widow and seven children survive
him. Funeral services will be held tomor-
row afternoon at 3 o'clock at the resi-
dence. the interment being private. Mr.
Killian came to Washington from Germany
in 1876. and established himself as q
butcher. He was eighty-one years old at
the time OF his death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16
A Naval Court-MartiaI for Atkinson.

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
1t is within the power of the Secretary Of
the Navy to set an example Of respect for
the laws of the nation by arresting Edward
Atkinson of Boston and trying him by ma
val court-martial for the latter's imperti-
nent communication to Admiral Dewey.
The United States Revised Statutes provide
GSec. 1924, art. 81 that "An persons who in
time of rebellion against the SUI
preme authority of the United States
endeavor to corrupt any person in
the navy to betray his trust shall suffer
death, or such other punishment as a court
martial may adjudge.'
However great the alleged difficulty of
getting a civil jury to convict Atkinson
there will DC none with a naval court-mar-
tiaL Having chosen to help the war
against the United States and engage
therein, he should be handled summariiy by
its war forces.
Secretary Long will not permit the navy
and the nation to be spit upon with inn
punity. GEORGE F. ORMSBY.
May 10, 1899.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16

A. E. Lloyd Leckie and BENJAMIN F.
Leighton, administrators, have filed a bill
In equity to have the court construe the
viii lof Elizabeth W. Harris, deceased, Mrs
Hannah 3. Maxwell and others are named
defendants
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16
aEduewooAo

The home of the late Chief Justice Chase.
Edgewood," containing about 34k acres,
with mansion. stables and outbuildings
also fifteen lots In the subdivision known
Edgewood, will be sold at auction by
trustees on Thursday next at O'Clock
pm. Advertised in full on auction page
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16

Harry Jordan, colored. who said he was
born in Germany, was a prisoner today in
the Police Court on charge of vagrancy.
ents. and. by request of Judge kimball,
Sanitary Officer Frank furnished him with
transportation for a portion Of the trip.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16

--have been reared and nourished on Ha-
venner's bread For 81 years it has been
the standard of excellence. The present
mammoth plant of the Havenner Baking
Co. is the highest type of the modern bak.
cry. Always open to the public. Ask your
grocer for their latest product-Hayeu-
ner's Domestic Bread.-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

Eijou-Vaudeviile.
Columbia-The Frawley Company, pre-
fenting Sweet Lavender"
Kernan's Lyceum Theater-Broadwsy
Burlesquers.
Lafayette Square-The Triumph of Terp-
sichore. by pupils of Miss NJ Z. Hawke.
National Theater-"My Cousin
Ohio avenue and 18th street-Battle OF
GetfySburg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16
Compartment Car to virginia Hot
Drfn

The Chesapeake and Ohio railway oper-
ates a superb Pullman compartment car
line between New York and Virginia Hot
Springs Leaves Washington ITO pm
Gally except Sunday. arrives Hot Springs
80 a. m. Returning, leaves Hot Springs I
pm daily except Saturday. Arrives Wash
ingtOn car am-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16
Suit to Recover Damages.

Suit at law to recover $24 600 damages on
contract. has been instituted by the United
States Of America on the relation of the
Salem-Bedford Stone Company of Kentucky
against Baldwin & Peake Richard Rothwell
and William A Richards
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16

BY his will. dated the 2ist of last March,
and filed today for probate. James Ryan,
deceased. be4ueathed his estate to his chill
named e1ecutrix.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16
Released on Bail,

John Maryland, charged with highway rob-
berry In connection with the purloining of
$3.50 from celestial iaurdryman, has been
released on bail. Adam Mehling qualifying
as surety in the sum Of 1000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16
VIII of George EarIe

The will of the late George Earle. dated
In June. 1894, has been filed for probate
The estate of the deceased is bequeathed
to mis- wife, Mary c. Earle, who Is appoint
ed eXecutrix
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16

HAVE YOUR CARPETS CLEANED
by Washington'S leading carpet-cleaning
establishnent-one of the most complete
plants in the country. See ad. page 4.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16

Frank Mcintosh. white, was today con-
victed before Judge kimball of being a va
grant and was sent to the workhouse for
thirty days
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16

The attention of those interested in large
properties is directed to the advertisement
of sale of Edgewood, the former home of
the late Chief JusticelChase. most beau
tiful location. suitable for private residence
or for subdivision Advertised In auction
column to take place Thursday next at 5
DIN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16

Biscuits baked in four minutes in Penir
sular Steel Range exhibition, three day
longer. at 1920 NJ st. Come and inyestigat
for yourself. NJ. c. Mitchell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16
Visit the Halls of the Ancients.

Realistic illustrations of the life and ar
chitecture of Egyptian. Assyrian, Roman
and other nationalities. Open am. to 10
p.m.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16

kENNY'S NEW CROP TEAS SOLD AT
OLD PRICES. PURE SUGARS SOLD AT
COST c. d. KENNY. CITY STORES.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16
In n Box.
Estate Bequeathed to Children

Well. that's how We pack fine butter. 8
ID. FOR 81 % James F. Oyster, 900 Pa ave
advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16

When Dewey comes marching home
Royal Headache Tablets will finish up the
banquet.