Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-14

ment to present TO the government of the
United States and England an appeal for
a joint protectorate to preserve the little
African republic from the European ma
lions which had cast covetous eyes upon
IT'S territory. The bishop consented to UNI
dertake the mission and has performed his
DUTY. The two governments have declined
L" exercise a protectorate, but 81 is re
ported that both have agreed to use their
good Offices To preserve Liberals independ-
ence.
Bishop Hartzer visited Washington scy-
eral times I'm behalf of the Liberians be
lore starting back to Africa. During one
Visit ne had talk with the naval authorf-
ues, at which the practicability Of estah-
ilshlng naval station at one 81 the -.,-
berlan ports was favoraby discussed
Upon his return to Monroyia he will Law
the matter before President Coleman 81
that negotiations may be directly under
taken by diplomatic agencies. Ii is regard
ed as very valuable concession on the
part Of Liberia for that government 10 Civ.
Us haroor and land enough for "A Coaling
station and repair shop. Bishop HartZeil
SAID there would not be the slightest dim
Guilty about IL, that the Iiberians would
be glad to have the United States OCCUPY
any Of their ports for such "A purpose be-
cause 1t would be to their advantage Ia
many respects. II would not only give
them protection. but would furnish labor
for their people and a market for many OF
their products.
The student department Of the interna-
mend the universal day of PRAYER for stu
dents-second Sunday Of February adopt
ed by the worlds student Christian fedora
tion as the regular annual day OF prayer
Tor students of the United States and Can
ada. This day has been adopted by the
students Christian movements OF all couu-
tries
At the annual meeting of the sunday
school of the Mount Pleasant ConPrega-
tional Church the school. which has greatly
increased during the past year. was reor-
ganized so as to comprise the following de
partmCntS: Senior. intermediate. primary
and home. The officers elected for the
coming year are: General superintendent
Mr.. W. J. Bowman; superintendent OF SEE
Nor department. Mr.. s. W. Smith: Of in
terme date department. Mr.. W. j. Bow
man, Of primary department Miss Hilda
North: of home department. Mrs. Henry l..
West; secretary, Mr.. Edwin T. Speer:
treasurer, Miss NJ. Louise Slemau. libra
rian, Mr.. James NJ. Speer.
The student department II the Internal
uonal committee has decided 10 recommend
the universal day of prayer for students
second Sunday in Fcbruary-adopted by the
Worlds Student Christian Federation. as
the regular annual day of prayer FOR stu
dents of the United States and Canada.
This day has already been adopted 10y the
student movements Of all other countries.
Rev. p. A. Menzc of Washington attend
ed meeting in Baltimore this week II the
board of Luthern immigration missions.
The thirteenth anniversary OF the found
ing of the Kings Daughters and Sons oc-
CURED yesterday throughout the United
States. The order was organized in New
York January Is. 1856. The body was in
corporated in iSSl, and two years later the
word international" was legally added tu
its title, as long before that time its work
had become worldwide. The motto Of al.
society is In His Name" stamped uunu
a small silver cross. The objects OF the
association are many depending upon tho
particular needs of different localities. Tn,
order works in groups called circles Their,
are state and county branches chapters
and city unions.
While the organization is absolutely inter
denominational, perfect loyalty to that
branch Of the church 10 which it, members
belong is insisted upon. ana all circles ~
work in churches do under the guidanga
and teachings Of their own rector or pastor
Tomorroy evening at O'Clock Rev
Father Chester s. j. will preach at 81
AuSusttnes Church. on the occasion of IN.
reception of the promoters and new MEM
bers into the League of the Sacred Heart
and the ApostleShip of Prayer.
The financial statement OF ST. AuEustiua's
Church for the year 1855 is being prepared
for the printer The total receipts are
$4,000. Twenty-siN hundred dollars were
paid on the church debt during the past
twelve months, leaving debt now OF little
more than Sl4,oo. A detailed statement
will be given out to the members OF tine
congregation on Sunday, February >.