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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-03
The ENcelSiOr CIuh.

The parlors of Mrs. NJ. Willis AL N
flowing a recent evening in honor of the
first monthly sociable of the year of the
Excelsior Literary Club. The meeting was
presided over by its president, Mrs. Clara
kalstram. After making few remarks
suitable to the occasion she introduced Mrs
A. II. Frear, who had charge of the liter
airy exercises and presented the following
program: GraphOphone selection, Miss Jen-
ME Harvey; piaao solo. Miss Ethel Tibbets;
recitation, Mrs. DIR. Brennan; vocal solo,
Mrs. Clara Kalstram; recitation dn cos
tume), Mrs. Carrie Kent; vocal solo, Mrs
Helen Masury: piano solo, Miss Naomi
Bradburn; recitation, Mr.. s. X. Hall; vocal
duet, Prof. Smith, Miss Anne May Bacon:
vocal solo, Mrs. Mamie Gurey; original
reading by hostess, Mrs. M. Willis; piano
solo, Miss Anne May Bacon; tableau, DO
litical: duet (comic), Prof Smith, Miss
Anne Nav Bacon.
Among those present besides those par
ticipating in the exercises were Mr.. and
Mrs. H. Fl. Martin, Mrs. j. l.. McCreary,
Mr.. and Mrs. Webb Mrs. E. A Chambers
Mrs. l.. L. Bacon Mrs. F. W. Cherry Mr.
and Mrs. A. II. Frear Mrs. A G. Powell,
Creary, Mrs. II. Nailor, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
lis. Prof. and Mrs Smith. Mrs. D. L. Nor
ris, Mrs E. +. Tibbets, Mrs. Sarah ].
Bradburn and many others.
The president gave notice that the next
meeting of the club would take place at
| the residence of Mrs. E. A. Chambers 6O3
+ street northwest.
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and in addition it is INTELLECTUALLY more
or less a blot on the city and depreciates
the value of property in the vicinity.
1t must be admitted that If any or all of
such results will follow from the adoption
by the government of the policy of build
ing sky scrapers instead of separate struc-
lures of moderate size then that is suffi-
cient to condemn such a course.
There is ne need, it is argued, for this
government to save and scrape in the fash
ion such a policy would bring about. 1t is
also true that the public buildings in this
city and elsewhere, which represent to
some extent the government, should be
typical of the best, ar ,iStically and hygi-
enically. The new Post Office Department
building is an example of the first sky
scraper that has been erected here by the
government, unless the new addition to the
government printing office and the one that
is now going up may be so classed. Prop
erly, however, the latter, as it is not an Of
flee building, but a manufacturing plant,
should not be spoken of In this connec ton.
Commercial Motive.
However, the suggestion above noted, as
well as the concrete example of the post
office building, show tendency on the part
of the general government to follow the
trend of things in the commercial world
and without proper consideration, as it
would seem, of the fitness Of things or Of
its duty of contributing to the beauty and
grandeur of the capital city, to endeavor
to get as much as possible out of the sites
secured for public buildings in this city. On
the contrary, it is thought the proper course
is to acquire land in abundance and use it
In manner becoming great country.
In lieu of marring the symmetry of CLASH
cal outlines in the present treasury build
Ing by such continuance as suggested by
MIR. Taylor, it would be much better to Sc
cure an ample site and erect there build
ing to meet the needs of the various bu-
reaus of the treasury, room for which can
not be found in the present building In
the opinion of great many a similar
course should be followed in the cas-, Of
the White House, and instead of touching
the present building which is the only one
LETT OF the original public buildings erected
under the supervision of the first President
of the United States, It should be allowed
to stand as memorialrof the times that
are past and also as an example of the eff
fectiveness of classical type of architecture,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-03
Noise of the Garbage Carts.

Complaint has been made to the District
Commissioners by Mr.. AIonzo O. Bliss of
the noise made by the garbage carts when
passing the Driscoll apartment house, 1st
and B streets. The carts, according to the
complainant, pass early as o'clock in
the morning, and owing to their peculiar
construction and their covers and the fear
full condition of the pavement on LIST street
between Pennsylvania and Indiana avenues,
the noise created is such as to awaken
every one living along the LIST street side of
the Driscoll, and to make it almost impossi-
BILE to talk and be heard while the carts
pass. Mr.. Bliss charges that the covers of
the carts are of thin iron, and act in the
nature of a drum-head, and that the large
proportion of the noise, which continues
throughout the day, IS occasioned by the
rough stone pavement. He requests the
Commissioners to take some action toward
paving list street between the Peace monu-
ment and Indiana avenue with asphalt, say
ing that with the census office on one side
of the street and the apartment house on
the other, the necessity for a good pave
ment is certainly very apparent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-03
Ruth Chapter Gives Oyster Supper
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.

EVANSVILLE, Md, November 3, 1900,
An enjoyable oyster supper was given in
the Masonic Hall last evening by the ladies'
Ruth Chapter, No. Z, Order of the Eastern
Star. The hall was tastefully arranged for
the occasion. The walls and stage were
artisticaf1y decorated with flags and bunt-
ing. Several long tables on either side of
the hall were tastefully arranged with flow
ers and ferns and autumn leaves, and
ladened with choice edibles. After partak-
ing of substantial repast the floor was
cleared and dancing was INDUCED in until
late hour by a large number.
The success Of the evening was due to the
efforts of the following ladies': Mesdames
VIM. Nall jr.. Alexander GUIDE, Perkins,
E. A. Fowler, Wilson, Chas. Ager, William
Cook. H. E. Major, William Edwards and
Miss l.. Kearney.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-03
REPRESENTATIVE WHITE.
His observations From an Extensive
campaigning Tour.

.'"SAhpaiSninS TOUR.
Representative George, H. White of the
second congressional district of North Car
DINA was in the city Yesterday, and spent
short time with his family. He has been
in the presidential campaign for the last
seven weeks, under the auspices of the re-
publican national executive committee, with
headquarters in New York city, where he
came in contact with representative men of
both political parties from all sections of
the state and Union. In conversation with
representative of The Star he said
Il have canvassed Connecticut, New York.
New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia
OHIO and other states, and am both san
guine and confident as to the success of
Mckinley. In my opinion, the only question
is how large will be hi5 majority in the
electoral college
Il am directly from Connecticut, where
those IN position to know conservatively
estimate that McKinleys majority in the
nutmeg state next Tuesday will not be less
than 10000. 1t is confidently expected that
he will carry New York by 100 900 ma
Jority 1t goes without saying that Penn
sylvania and New Jersey will go over
WhelmlnSly republican.
My opinion is based upon facts that
are entirely reliable that West Virginia
Will give majority anywhere from IL 600
to 10000 for the republican ticket. The
concensus of opinion is that Ohio will roll
Mckinley. He will carry Illinois and In
diana by handsome majorities.
1T Is claimed by all of our friends and
conceded by many OF our political oppo-
nents that we will carry the states of
Washington. Wyoming, South Dakota and
Kansas, all Of which gave their electoral
votes to Bryan four years ago. In the ex-
IRENE west we will carry all the states
that we carried in 90 with increased ma
jorities. Maryland and Kentucky may be
doubtful. Should We lose them we will
! still be on the safe side with large ma
jorities.
The ridiculous claim OF certain democrats,
based upon partisan trick by which it
was made to appear that because large
majority of a packed meeting of German
workmen in Dayton, Ohio, voted for Bryan,
therefore the entire German vote is for
him, is of piece with sthe claim that be-
cause bakers dozen Of scolored men may
vote for Bryan, therefore. the entire colored
vote is for him.
Mr.. White addressed an enthusiastic
| meeting In Norwich Conn.,, Wednesday
night and left here last night for Pocahon-
tas, Va, where he completes his campaign
itinerary. After making some speeches
there In General Walkers district he will
go to North Carolina and cast his ballot
and return here the day after the cleo
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-03
Praised for call.ntry.

Maj. Waller especially commended In his
report of the battle of Tien Tsin First
Lieut.. Leonard, for saying life under fire
and for admirable control and direction Of
the fire d" "
in his report First Eieut. Henry Leonard,
my adjutant. who5 brought in First Lieut..
Butler In safety and was seriously wounded,
All conducted themselves well, and l canRot
commend them too highly"
General Dorward, the British general who
commanded the expedition, also praised the
young Washingtonian as follows, in a let
ter to the American commander:
THE regimental adjutant, First Lieut..
Henry Leonard, as Lieut.. Butler was suf-
fering severely, volunteered to carry Him
out of the firing line This gallant feat
he successfully accomplished but l regret
to say was very dangerously wounded in SO
DOING
Lieut.. Leonard was promoted after the
battle to his present rank
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-03

The Evening Star 10 the
only afternoon paper In
Warrington that receives
the dispatches of the Assoc.
cfated Press. It In there-
fore the only one in which
the reader can md tho
complete news of the
world. directly transmit-
ted by telegraph. up to-
the moment OF going to
press.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-03


She {angrily)-"A woman doesn't know
the value of an oath Ell? Gracious! Do
you mean to say woman's word isn't
as good as q man'sf'
He-"It may be better from moral
point of view. but It isn't as satisfying.
Any man as angry e. you are now would
choose stronger N2fd than gracious? !"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-03
The Autumn Exhibition.

The Autumn Exhibition.
The autumn exhibition of the Royal Instt-
tute of Painters in Water Colors this year
consists mainly of studies and sketches by
members Only few paintings are hung,
and though as picture show the exhibit
ton is not so attractive as usual in an
artistic sense, it is quite interesting
Some of the studies in landscapes are
very pretty and many of the sketches in
black and white full of character.
Needless to say, Phil Mays work is clever
and racy. Sir James Linton exhibits the
colored sketches he made of a number of
distinguished men like Bunyan, esley,
BISHOP Latimer, DR.. Arnold and Tennyson
for stained glass windows. Most of them
are drawn with great force and finish The
studies contributed by Mr.. Pulley Love,
Mr.. Wimperis, Mr.. Walton, Mr.. j. R. Reid
and others are full of varied interest and
worth examination. OF the landscapes
proper the best is Mr.. Pedders shoulder
of Ben Hee, Sutherland" The hill rises up
almost perpendicularly from the Ioch and
the whole scene is full of wild grandeur.
l.. III. MOORE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-03
The Choral Society.

At the meeting of the board of managers
of the Choral Society Thursday evening the
chorus committee reported a total member
ship Of 1S4. There are still nine vacancies
among the basses and fourteen among the
tenors. The concert committee reported the
list of numbers to be sung at the Messiah"
concert, and it was determined that several
of the choruses first sung last year should
be given again. This requires the omission
of some of the less attractive of the num-
bers usually sung.
The chorus is having some difficulty with
the Latin words in "Hora Novissima," be-
cause Of the varying standard of pronuncia-
ton, but Mr.. Kaspar, the director, will
hereafter give out the received pronuncia-
ton each evening of the numbers rehearsed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-03
RemodeIing n House.

The residence of Mr.. Robert Miller, 1888
18th street, is being remodeled in accord
ance with plans prepared by F. B. Pyle,
architect A steam heating plant will be
installed and new bath rooms put in, while
the mantels will be new, well as the gas
fixtures. Changes will be made in theein-
terror which will tend to improve the Sar-
rangement and make it more convenient.
Partitions will be removed in some of the
rooms and the places taken by columns and
arches. AS an example of what can be
done in the way of undermining an old
house this is of great interest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-03

whole of the tramways of London the
profits, If they continue in the same ratio,
and there is no reason why they should
not, ought to reduce materially the rates
of heavily rated community.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-03
Mr.. j. A. Morgan's Residence.

for Mr.. J. A. Morgan at 1913 Cincinnati
street northwest from plans prepared by
F. B. Pyle, architect. The new structure
will be three stories in height and will con-
tain twelve rooms. Special attention has
been paid to the arrangement of the inte-
rior and its finishing and equipment. The
house is to be heated by steam I'd will be
provided with facilities both for gas and
electric lighting Hardwood will be used
in the finish the first floor, and the
stairs will be of oak. The woodwork of the
chambers will be painted in colors to har-
moniZe with the furnishings The walls
are to be decorated throughout. There will
be tiled bath room and handsome man
oil
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-03
REAL ESTATE GOSSIP
Changes in Old Houses and the Build
ing Of New Ones.
IMPROVEMENTS OF VARIOUS KINDS
Erection Of Sky Scrapers for Gov
eminent Use in This City.
MATTERS OF INTER E S T

An interesting addition to, the residences
completed for Mr. Clifford Pinchot on Rhode
Island avenue just west of Scott Circle. 1t
occupies the end of the triangular piece of
ground that is bounded by Rhode Island
avenue, the circle, n street and 18th street,
and has the advantage somewhat unusual
in city houses, of standing detached. This
fact of course contributes to the attractive
ness as well as the comfort of the interior.
Consideration for the latter has evidently
governed in the entire design of the struc-
ture, for in all its details it is marked by
great simplicity and modesty. While the
style is that of the French Renaissance, the
extravagances of that school have been
avoided, and there is very little ornamental
ton. The walls of brick of a light shade,
with trimmings of light stone, rest on a
substantial foundation of granite making
a harmonious color scheme.
The main entrance is from Rhode Island
avenue and is beneath a square-roofed
stone porch. The first or basement story is
supplemented by two upper floors. These
terminate with heavy cornice, and above
them is an attic story. The roof line is
finished with a solid parapet of stone, and
it is perhaps due to the heaviness of the
finish of the attic story that the entire
structure has the effect of being somewhat
ponderous. If that section had been re-
lieved by ornamentation, and balustrade
had taken the place of the parpet,
the design might have had the lightness
and grace which appears now to be lack
ing. The entire design, which is well pro-
portioned, is in good taste as to details,
and is an excellent example of cost united
with simplicity. Provision has been made
on the N street side for an automobile
entrance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-03
Home of Mr.. 1. s. Stone.

A new front is being put in the house Of
Mr.. 1. S. Stone, 1918 Rhode Island avenue,
from plans prepared by F. B. Pyle, archi-
tect. There is also an addition being built
in the rear and the interior arrangement
is being changed and improved. When the
work is completed according to the plans
1t will be difficult to recall the appearance
of the old structure. Besides putting in
a hot water heating plant, there will be
new mantels, gas fixtures and new bath
ROOM The walls are to be decorated, and
in the first floor rooms burlap is to be used.
As to Public Buildings.
In one sense the recent suggestion Of the
supervising architect of the treasury to
place on the roof of the building of the
Treasury Department another story to re-
lieve the present pressure for additional
room is looked upon as an excellent one.
1t is economical, perhaps the most so that
could be made and would, no doubt, as
Mr.. Taylor states, relieve the overcrowded
condition Of the building and meet the most
urgent needs for the next few years. AT
the same time Mr.. Taylor recognizes q
natural objection, and hastens to add that
such an addition as he proposes would not
mar the architectural merit of the building
which he states is very great.
While all these points, with possibly the
exception of the last one, must be admitted
as being undeniably substantiated, yet from
another point of view the suggestion is
probably the worst that could be made
and would not accomplish any of the OBJ
jects enumerated except, perhaps, the ad-
dition of SO many feet of office space
Broadly speaking, the plan is regarded as
a bad one, because it is of the cheap order
and seeks to do what in commercial circles
is often necessity, and can be defended
only on that ground. 1t is cheaper to add
two or three more stories to the height
of building than to erect new one. But
where tall structures are of great size the
conditions for those fated to occupy the
rooms are not hygienically good.
Objection to Big Buildings.
This is especially true in the case of gov
eminent buildings, which are of unusual
proportions as compared with private
structures. 1t is more difficult to keep such
q building properly ventilated and lighted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-03

John Smith, charged with breaking glass
on Sth street southeast, forfeited collateral
when called in the Police Court today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-03
Dark Days Ahead

At the same time 1t must be admitted
that the park trees are shedding their TO-
liage very rapidly. that garden plots look
unusually bare of bloom and that the rustic
of dead leaves conveys an ominous re-
minder of the drearily dark days to come,
and dark they are in London winter.
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One sees with dread the fine days go tc
give place to dull, sunless ones.
The effort made in certain directions tC
import American coal has not given the
expected relief. Ocean and land freight
charges are added to the American price
and the retail figure Is even above the pres
emit high charges for domestic coal.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-03-28
NO HERESY TRIAL
FOR REV. DIR. HILLS.
willing to Quit Observation-Disclosures
Non-Belief In Doctrine of
Forordination.

New YORK, March 28.-Professors in
Mccormick theological seminary, at
Chicago, among them Drs. Herrick
Johnson, d. G. Marquis and Willis G.
Craig, having intimatea that the views
of the future state of unbelievers ex.
pressed by the Rev. DR. Hills, in his
sermon in Plymouth church, Brooklyn,
last Sunday, are not consistent with the
Presbyterian creed, and that therefore
it is the duty Of the presbytery of Chi
cago, of which Dr. Hills is a member,
to prefer charges of heresy against him
DR.. Hills gave out public statement to
the press.
DIR. Hills said that his views had been
well known to the theological seminary
authorities and to the presbytery Of Chi
cago ever since he assumed the pastorate
at Evanston. from which he was called
to the Central Independent church Ill
Chicago, upon the death of it's first PAS
tor, Professor David Swing. He offered
to quit the presbytery then, and he is
willing to do SO now. He further said
in part:
1t is the penalty that every man who believe
in federation and charity must pay. He stAn,
for nonresistance. He can not il he WIS =
and would not if he could, try for heresy
who teach the doctrine of retribution ard i Z
ordination of certain men to everlasting g. s.
Nor can he resist when others attack hin1 ~
choosing the gospel of love and interprt ;.
the divine government as PARENTAL or
ties medicinal and rejecting that pass. =,
the creed ending with these words:
by the decree of God some men and ~
are foreordained to everlasting death. -.!6.
these are particularly and unchangeablg 60
signed and their number is so certain and tiu.
mite that it can not be either increased or =
mnished"
/ know not how others may feel, but having
conceded liberty to my old instructors to tea y
that do not propose to lose my own liberty
IN denying it.