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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-17
Ladies' Attire All Right.

To the Editor Of The Evening STAR:
NJ l. c" In his communication pub
hshud in The Star makes, / think urneces-
sary reflections on our ladies and their
dress. and on our fair blcyclists too. He
nay be much shocked at what he sees. but
certainly 1t seems 10 me that he is pretty
careful to see all that is observable If one
nay judge by the detailed description Of
" hat one can see that is Objectionable In
the present style Of dress, both Of ordinary
wear and that of our lady cyclists
For my part. think there is very little
I0eeo Tor any one not excessively pru-
G.sA. 70 object TO in the STYLES now worn
10 The pure all things are pure" our
E-fts and ladies look to me sweet and
charming as they now appear, and our
laCE cyclists aye just about as pretty. as
graceful and inoffenslye appearing on their
"h'vL0 as l would care To see II is a long
stretch oI q rather too fau1t-iinding imagi.
nation TO See wrong in such things, and to
SitISe our women with consciousness of
uelhvrdtety making show of themselves
in proportion 10 the vOIuptuousness of The
TAR one, as NJ L c puts IL, Is not far
IRON an Insult to the fair sex of our fair
city.
Write me down as a man who fully an
proves OF the present styles, and as one
whose mind and eyesight is not so con-
tracted as 10 see evil where evil is not in
tended. Mao,
May Ia lsD0.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-17
ALL WELCOMED ANNEXATION
Porto Rfcans Would Not Eycbany. I,
for Independence

Senior Luis Munoz Rivera. premier of the
Porto Rican cabinet under the Spanish 70
Slne, has been interviewed concerning the
letter written by him declaring that Cen
eraI Henry had been recalled as governor
general of the island and severely critfcis-
ing General Henry and others. Senior RI
vera admitted authorship of the letter. but
said II was not written for publication and
had been badly translated In the inter
view he reiterated the statement that Cen
eTa Henry had made many mistakes in
Porto Rico, and that majority of the neo-
PIE applauded his retirement. The radical
party, he admitted. had given MANY fare
we'll manifestations of regret as General
Henry favored this party in all things He
complained OF General Henry's treatment
of the liberal party, of which he is the
head.
All people in Porto Rico, he said. well
coined annexation to the United States and
would not change 1t for Independence. He
(RiVera) represented the agricuhurists of
the island, having been elected by a large
assembly at San Juan Porto Rico asked
fun admission into the American Union
with a free interchange of products, a re-
form OF the money system freedom of the
press, home rule in municipal affairs and
such measures as would tend toward a firm
and free assimilation of the island with th,.
American Union.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-17
LIMITATION OF ARMAMENT.
The Russian tmbnSxndor Dfscusses
the Coming Conference.

Count CasSini. the Russian ambassador
h"r". has made statement IN regard to
th. coming conference at The Hague In
which he says:
ut Is an error to say that the Russian
government expects the several nations OF
The world To agree to disarrn No such
proposition will be submitted to the confer
ericr- What Will be proposed is that further
armament stop-that the air-brake be ap-
Piled It Is appreciated by the ear. as
much as by other rulers. that it would be
IN possible 10 obtain the consent of all gov
ernments to complete disarmament. but he
t-~.ieVeS that the rUiHUus competition be
tween nations TO obtain the strongest arrna-
IUe1t should stop. and he hopes a step i'm
's-N erection Will Dr. taken al the coming
conference.
The question Of armament will be but
one OF many important matters which will
Dc Drought 10 the attention of the confer
rnCe- l am glad To see the United States
l. taking such an earnest interest in the
purposes Of the conference. and especially
N tne question of International arbitration
Though little may be done with reference
70 aruamoE,s. / feel sure that some salts
factory agreement Will De reached under
which disputes may be submitted To arbi-
tratlon 10y a court Of judicial f4ir-rnindt-d
my.i. instead Of 10 the arbtrament of the
sword Even though this were the only re-
suit vI thu conference. a great step would
D" taken IN the direction Of a higher civ
ll;zdtluu-
S;Taai!tty % Amending the treaty of Paris
or lN'1, and a-RIeliordtiug the hardshfpS Of
war Not only for the uOu-Cornbataurs hl1r
Tor the pdrtICipatcrs.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-17
General and Personal.

Anacostia Lodge, No. u, F. A. A NJ met
Monday night in Masonic Hall Anacostia,
and conferred the third degree upon four
candidates. officers from the Grand Lodge
of the District were present In addition to
members Of subordinate lodges, and at the
conclusion of business refreshments were
served.
Mrs Sadie POates, daughter of Sergeant
W. T. Anderson. who has been seriously
i'll during the past several months, is not
improving in health, it Is stated, and viii
leave soon for Asheville. in the hope of re
gaining her strength. Before her illness
Mrs. Poates was organist at the Church Of
the Epiphany, Washington.
IT has been decided that the installation
of Rev. n. H. Miller as pastor of the Car
den Memorial Presbyterian Church on Min
nesola avenue. shall take place early in
June.
Plans have been drawn up for the cree
uon OF TWO two-story frame houses on
Washington street near Monroe street for
an Anacostla citizen. Julius Thurm has a
tWo-Story brick residence in course of con-
structicn ON Good Hope road.
Officer Lusby has been assigned 10 the
AnaC0Stia beat.
Mr. John Pursell, whose illness has been
mentioned in The Star is reported to be re-
covering.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-17
UPHOLDS THE REBELS
Mr. Boutwell, Defines Attitude of Anti-I I'm
perialist League.
The Ex-Governor FiatIy Declares the
President is Wrong and aguin-
aldo is Right.

A conference of members of the ANTI
Impertalist League WAS held in Boston yes
terday The event OF the meeting was a
strong address delivered by Ex-Governor
Boutwell,, president Of the Anu-imperalist
League, in which he upheld the position OF
Aguinaldo and answered Secretary Long.
Winslow Warren presided, and after the
secretary had read "A number of letters
commencing the cause Ex-Governor Bout
we'll was introduced. before reading his
paper he said THAI the first part OF what
he was about TO say had been submitted
to the executive committee OF the League
and had been approved by its members,
SO that in some respects it might be taken
as the voice of the Anti Imperialist League.
Ex-Governor Boutwell, began by denying
the charge that the Anti-Impcrlalist League
organization was engaged in improper deal
ingS with the army in the Philippines, but
stated that il was the purpose Of the league
TO bring the army out OF the Philippines
by quiet influence OF the American people
at home, acting through the channels Of
intercourse ana communication: but fail
Ing in that effort, fail we NAV. then we
propose to so act as To summon the army
from the Philippines by the authority OF
the votes of the American people and
without thought as 10 the consequences to
men, To administrations, TO political parties
or TO questions Of domestic concern"
The speaker then entered upon a discus
SION OF me subject of imperialism, taking
UP the most recent DEVELOPMENTS I'm rha
fhlllpplne situation. He said
III the opinion of one person lIuon tba
question whether the President of tbA
ChIted states or Aguinaldo is in the right
Is OF any value to the advocates of fune-
TiaIlsm am prepared to make answer. The
ifeslaeht asserts right to govern others
a right which has never been possessed
iaW1uIly by any one, and which has never
peeh exercised through fear. fraud, force
a ni war. AS between Aguinaldo and the
PRESIDENT, Aguinaldo is In the right and
lne PRESIDENT is in the wrong Aguina do
can only bring the war to an end by the
suiIehder OF all right of self-government
in himself and in his people ana ~, ,h
recognition of a right in the President 10
govern and 10 tax 100000 Fiiipinos In
Whatever manner shall to him seem expe-
dent SAP'-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-17
For II Corner stone Fund.

A reception and musical entertainment
has been planned for tomorrow evening at
National Rifles arnory by the woman S
industrial committee of the government
printing office. This will be the first public
entertainment of the committee. The pro-
ceeds Will be turned into the fund for the
corner stone of the wornans industrial ex-
mot building at Paris exposition. The fol-
loving committee of arrangements has the
a at IN hand: Mrs. Nj a. Harper, Mrs.
r.. buddlngton. Mrs. Mary M. Sprandel,
MIS- cora b. Pagan, Mrs. Annie S. Martin
ana Mrs. Mamie E Pearson
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-17

gether happy evening was spent by those
present.
! 1t was the closing event of the class the
parting of the ways Of the young men who
nave become learned in the law while
struggling and working together. The
'oaStmastcr was Edward L. Denison, presi-
cent OF the class, and the first speaker Of
the evening was DR. Whitman. who re-
Spohded to the toast, Columbian, the Foun-
tam OF virtue, Friendship and Knowledge
other toastS We're as follows: Glass of
~, MI. r.. l.. Davis; The Profession"
Prof William f. Mattingly; Our Future"
Mr.. r. c. Hume; The Bar" Prof. William
"A. MauIy; Clients" Mr. Joseph II. Mi
ians; The Bench" Justice Harlan; "Our
recent npieasantness,' Mr.. William NJ
Italian; The Quiz" Prof William G.
Johnson; our Past" Mr. James b. Nc
Ilufe' EXpanson," Prof. Lee Davis
Lodge. and The Ladies'" Mr.. Charles q.
McRobertS.
Df' hitman. in the course of his ad-
H'eSS' urged the students to be true to their
pelter selves and follow assduously the
high ideals which he was certain each one
cherished. The speaker declared that the
greatest triumph is secured through failure,
ana II Is right and nobility alone that gives
true victory"
Justice Harlan, as he arose to discuss
ne behcil, was greeted with prolonged
applause. He admonished the young law
Sefs 10 be patient In glowing words he
PICTURED the reward which has come to Adj
miral Dewey after thirty years of faithful
devotion to duty. Prof. Mattingly, in dis
cusslns The Profession.'' said the best
lawyer IS the one who sinks himself in his
caust; rfof. Lodge made spirited speech
on "Expansion,' asserting that the vitality
OF the Constitution must be upheld.
Those present besides those named were:
a. }. Kline. G. W Owen, Paul cooksey,
Lawrence Hufty, j. G. Harris, j. NJ. Vale,
.; d. M, Hit,e T. c. Ridgeway, T. NJ. Muir
phy' H. A Pierce. j. r Tyssosski, A. r.
stewart, Charles Mcclure, c. c. Milburn,
a. W; Patterson, T. w. Grim, j c. Spauld-
lhs; A, e. Wells, II. H. Cook, 7. G., Jansen,
J. NJ. Chick. w H. RastaJI Fl L. Thomas
r; {: hsterfey, F. C. Griswod. j. W. Butts,
n. A; Greene, e. A. Smith, ]. C. Reader
ana Messrs. Stalcup. keener Morgan, Wei
mer, White, Seitz and Crooks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-17
ANACGSTlA HAPPENING S
Mission at St. Teresa's Church to Continue
Ten Days.
Citizens Dissatisfied With n Decision
by District mmissiOners-Gen-
eraI and Personal.

Rev. Charles Warren Currier of Baltimore
Church, which is to last about ten days.
He is being assisted by the pastor of the
church, Rev. NJ. p. Sullivan, and the assist
ant pastor, Rev. Francis SchwaIlenburg
Services of the mission will be held as fol-
during its continuance at ::;i9 and s o clock,
with short sermon or instruction after
each ceremony. In the evenings at 7:30
o'clock the rosary will be recited, followed
by sermon and benediction of the blessed
sacrament. The various services are being
largely attended. and it is believed the
mission will prove a success. It is an
n0unced that class of young children Will
make first communion at St Teresa next
sunday morning at the early mass.
Decision Respecting II sewer
After hearing and receiving protests on
the manner in which it is proposed to in
stall sewer in jefferson street between
Monroe and Fillmore streets, the District
Commissioners have announced to the per
sons Interested that the sewer will be laid
through the center of the street, or as close
thereto as is possible. This plan has been
opposed by a majority Of the property own
ers, 1t is said, who, on account of the heavy
for the Improvement. think the sewer ought
II be placed as near their property as possi-
ble and ask that it be placed through the
sidewalk. The south side of the street is
supplied with a rear alley sewer already.
Hampers Business.
Some of the business men along that por-
ton of Harrison street which is torn up
and under Improvement are expressing dis
satisfaction at the alleged slow manner in
which the work is going on, and think a
larger force of men should be put to work
as under present conditions local business
on that part of the street is hampered.
Interested in Oil Territory
Mr. ]. w. Alderton of Anacostia has re-
turned from visit to some land in which
he is interested near Parkersburg, w. Va,
along the Ohio river, where he was called
by the announcement that prospectors on
the place had struck a rich oil well. He
found such TO be the fact. Mr. Alderton,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-17
PARTING OF THE WAYS
Farewell banquet Given by Uniyer-
sitN Inv Class.

The Columbian University law class of
80 gave banquet last evening at the We'll
hhgton, the guests of honor being Rev. 3.
l.. Whitman, president of the institution.
and Justice John NJ. Harlan of the United
States Supreme Court, and members of
the faculty of the law school A number
OF toasts were responded to and an alto
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-17

III you want 70 buy, sell.
lease property or rent
rooms, want "A situation or
want help, tt viii pay you
to announce the fact in
the advertising columns
of The star. They are
closely studied by moro
than three time. ms many
people ms read nny other
paper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-17
PHARMACISTS GRADUATE
Commencement Exercises of National College
at Lafayette Square Theater.
address so Class by William r. HilIe-
VaIedictorian-AIum Meeting.

The graduating exercises of the National
College of Pharmacy took place last night
at the Lafayette Square Theater, which
was appropriately decorated. The audito-
rum was completely filled by the friends
and relatives of the graduates, who were
eleven in number. DR.. f. g. East erday,
president of the college, presided and con-
ferred degrees upon the following: Louis
Francis Bradley, Virginia: Charles j. t'uhr-
mann, Michigan; John S. Gallagher, Dis
trict of Columbia; Paul L. Joachim, Dis
trict of Columbia; George Dexter kehoe,
Kentucky; Frank Z. ketchum, Michigan:
Timothy T. Lane, jr, District of Columbia !;
Arthur w. Parker, District of COlumbi +;
Frank }. Phelps, Pennsylvania; Samuel a.
A. Richardson, Ohio, and Fred a. Ma thy,
District of Columbia.
Music was furnished by Haley's Band.
An invocation was offered up by Rev, 5.
NJ. Newman of the First Congrega tional
Church. The salutatory was delivered by
ii. Mccoy Walters, an undergraduate
William +. Hillebrand, Phi. D.. professor OF
chemistry delivered the farewell address to
the class. Mr.. George ID. kehoe was the
ValelictOrian
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-17
Photographic Exhibition.

The Photographic exhibition of the Capital
Camera Club will be continued during the
present week. The attendance last week
was a record breaker nearly 1000 visiting
the rooms Friday evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-17

Forty members of the Alumni Associa-
ton of the National College of Pharmacy
gathered at the Ebbtt House lost night
for the purpose of participating in the an
nual banquet. The faculty and members
Of the senior class Were also present The
officers of the alumni are as follows:
President, Edward A. DucAett: first vice
president, Otto f. Welenreiter; second vice
president, Harry =. Baker; secretary, wy
mond II. Bradbury: treasurer Arthur G.
Fitch; curator, Barron r. Franklin; execu-
tive committee, Frank C. Henry A. J.
Sheridan, Arthur c. Fitch. Harry p Baker
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-17

Thousands Of situations have been OBJ
talned through the want columns of Tha
Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-17
Adjourns Until June G.

me Court of Appeals has adjourned until
Tuesday, June g, next.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-17
he Program.

The stage Of the hall was attractively be
dscked with palms and ported plants. these
| forming an appropriate background for the
entertainers Among the latter were: Mr.
Linwood b. Taylor. who sang a barytone
solo; Mr.. Emil Brown of the National Guard
! Band. who rendered a difficult violin solo
with piano accompaniment by Mr. i. Il.
Mcdonald, and Mr. r. X. 4}ushee who ma
nipulated the angelus attachment to a piano
with good effect.
Entertaining remarks of a general char
aCter covering the late war with Spain and
the peace jubilee were made by Mr. Henry
+. Woodland, Mr.. @. q. Staples Or.
Charles Allen and Mr.. Allison Naiior jr
The latter gave the status of the jubilee
guarantee fund and went on to speak of
us progress and Of the assurances given
that 1t would soon reach the highwatcr
mark.
Or. Allen, after pTaising Secretary Long
OF the Navy Department for the capable
manner IN which ne directed naval affairs
throughout the war, took occasion to criti-
else certain chiefs Of bureaus Of the. depart
meiItS who figured prominently in conneC-
ton With the strife. The soldier suffered
greatly from neglect while in the field de
Clared Dr. Allen. and that he did so was
Que in large measure to incompetent bureau
chiefs In making such appointments the
speaker said, seniority rather than ability
seemed to be the guiding principle DR.
Allen suggested number of changes in
the direction indicated and closed his re
marks by stating that America has entered
upon great colonial career and that the
stars and stripes should be carried to every
T..iOr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-17
at WAS WONDERFUL IN IT'S WORK"

My wife has used three bottles of Dr. Perce's medicine
and never saw such results writes A B. Haynes Esq
Aurora Lawrence Co, Mo. at wonderful in work
We mad used lots of medicine also tad Of tie best 3hysi-
clans in 4H'0'a bit my rife got 5Ttr we heard one
ptltul groan after another day and night friend handed
me copy OF Dr. Perces book, The Common Sense Medical
Adviser and alter reading the testimonials of Dr. Perces
successful treatment and seeing that the cases described
were similar to my wfes bought for her bottle of Dr.
Perce Favorte Prescription Before she had taken all of
the medicine she up and helping the work She
has taken three bottles and about we'll Has better
health than she has had for years So perfectly did the
medicine do its work have great confidence in it."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-17
NAMES DEWEY COMMITTEE
Business Mems Association Arranges for the
Reception of the Admiral
business and Social Features Conn
bined at Meeting Held Last Even
inE-New Members Elected.

The members OF the Business Mems AS
ISOLATION assembled last evening at Willard
Hall in regular monthly meeting. Not
wtthstaudiug a drenchng rain storm was
very much in evidence at the hour of as
sembly, the attendance was sufficiently
large to almost fill the hall. After the
transaction OF business of a routine nature
the remainder of the evening was given
over to a social session. Mr.. W. S. Knox,
president of the association, was in the
chair, while the secretary, Mr. W. S. Nc
kean, kept the minutes.
Although Admiral Dewey is not expected
to reach this city from Manila for several
months hence, the association took time by
the forelock and appointed committee to
properly greet him when ne once more sets
foot in the capital city of the nation, of
whose navy he is the ranking officer.
The committee consists of the following:
L NJ. Saunders. chairman: 4. H Warner
T. F. Walsh, e. J. Johnson. n X. Trim
mer, StiIson Hutchins. Beriah Wilkins,
Thomas K. Marshall. O. G.. Staples j. X
Crawford. O. +. Crosby, John S. Miller Al
bert Dageett Edward f. DrOop, M Dyren-
forth. Jesse c. Ersood, f. X. Raymond
William Hahn. B. 5. Graves Henry F.
SIetz h II. Graham. Nathaniel Mckay E.
l. Jordan Frank z. May. w. S. Mexican
and W. S. Knox
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-17
"a WONDERFUL MEDICINE FOR WcMEN."

II wish to tell you of the benefit have received from
using your remedies writes Mrs. Alice Soncrant 26I
'" Harrison Street Chicago Ills. 1.-TWO years ago
taken with pain left ovary and side Tried sew
eral different remedies but nothing helped got bad
could scarcely walk the floor do any kind
One day an old neighbor lady to and told
to try Dr. Perces Favorte Prescription She said she knew
would help it had saved her life When the doctors
had given her up and said they could do nothing for her.
she said she began to take Dr. Peces Favoe Prescription
and cured her. SO got bottle of tie Favorite Prescrip-
ton and one of Golden Medical Discovery and began
taking them Before had taken bottle of each was
SO much better that could do all my work and that
Is good DEAL the mother of four small children
Three bottles of the Favorite Prescription and of
Golden Medical Discovery cured I have not been
sick since then think your 'Favore Prescription is
wonderful medicine for women"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-17

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The Indianapolis journal., 1899-02-16

COLUMBUS, o., Feb. 15-R. II. johnson,
general manager of the Columbus and Hook
ing Coal and Iron Company, died suddenly
at his residence here to-day from apoplexy.
The deceased was one of the most promi-
nent coal men in Ohio. He was born in
New England on April A. 1914. The funeral
arrangements have not been completed, but
it is understood that the body will be taken
to Brooklyn, N. Y, for interment.
PARIS Feb. 15.-Thomas Burnside a
grandson of the late Senator Simon Cam
eron, Of Pennsylvania, died here last even
ing. He had been prominent in social and
newspaper circles in Chicago, came to
Europe ten years ago and married an En-
glish actress. The deceased lived in Lon
don for several years, where he was lead
ing spirit in the Savage Club, but he had
latterly resided in Paris.
DENVER, Col, Feb. 15.-John A. Nc
Murtrie the millionaire railroad contractor
who built the Rio Grande Railroad over
Marshall pass and through the Grand
canyon died here tonight of blood poison
ing caused by an abscess.
COLUMBUS. O., Feb. 15.-Henry A. Nit
hoff. a representative and substantial Ger
man citizen died to-day rather unexpected
ly, although he had been failing for some
months. Interment will be made here Sat
urday at Greenlawn.
FORT WORTH, Tex, Feb. 15.-F. N
Woodwork prominent Chicago capitalist
en- route to Mexico, dropped dead in a hotel
at Beaumont to-day.
LONDON, Feb. 15.-The Rt. Hon. Sir
Joseph NJ. Chitty a lord Justice Of the Court
OF Appeal. is dead.