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Evening star., 1901-08-15
A Popular Error.

Such views of the natives as are based
upon the idea that the friars are capable
of doing harm are believed to be erroneous,
and mostly result from possibilities which
the public Imagination has created and
magnified in the light of the past. From a
purely civil and political point of view the
friars have been deprived of all ability to
inflict injury. If any disposition exists to
such end the capacity therefor has been
completely destroyed by American suprem-
acy.
Another contention is brought forward to
the effect that the monastics, by means of
the attachment of the people to the church,
will be able to regain religious control, and
thereby also regain domination in temporal
and financial affairs; in which latter con-
nection it is vehemently asserted that the
religious corporations have acquired i'm
mense estates by fraudulent process, which
they now hold in violation of law.
AS an easy and practical remedy in all
the foregoing premises many leading Fill
ipinos demand the expulsion of the religious
communities from the archipelago, together
with some form of condemnation of their
estates, which action of course is not pos
sible under any conceivable construction Of
American constitutional law, and which. il
entirely legal, would be exceedingly mex
pedient as 1t is now almost certain that
under the orderly procedure prescribed by
American methods all complications can be
readily adjusted without any violence what
Evening star., 1901-08-15

Jacob Gerhardt, a contractor and builder
at Shamokin, Pa, murdered his wife by
shooting her through the heart. Gerhardt
the attempted to kill himself
Evening star., 1901-08-15
n5c. and zoe.
EmnbrOideries, &c.

Elegant lot Of Cambria. Swiss and
NainsoOk Embroideries. In ~
sertions and Edgings, As Il NV
inches wide; worth 15c. and YNo
20c. yard. Friday. .....-....
Evening star., 1901-08-15

Religion ana properly
In regard to spiritual matters the peo-
pie, under American auspices, have the
matter entirely in their own hands 1t
may, perhaps, be little time before the
consequences of self-imposed restrictions
are entirely eliminated, but prediction is
freely made to the effect that the people
of the islands, when they come to under
stand the full scope of civil, political and
personal liberty, will take ample care of
their own religious concerns, without any
governmental assistance. Some effort has
been made to impart instruction in this par
ticular.
In respect of inquests into the titles to
real property held by the orders. the useful
and effective remedy would seem to be
through the courts. If, in final aspect, the
interests involved are found sufficiently
comprehensive to justify such action, spe-
cial courts might be created to try issues
SO presented. If property has been obtained
from towns, corporations or individuals by
means of intimidation, open violence or
fraud, as is frequently alleged, its long
garded as a consequence Of duress, as
courts wherein such issues could be tried
did Eot exist prior to American occupation.
Whatever title might. under normal condi-
tions, have attached from prescription and
occupation, could not now be effective to
bar proceedings before American courts.
Parties of interest either municipalities,
corporations or individuals, having in
berited claims against religious corpora
tions, would thus have forum wherein
to initiate proceedings in their own behalf,
with the certainty Of obtaining therein the
useful effect of absolute justice.
An Inquest Into Titles Dangerous.
An inquest initiated by the government
for the purpose of examining all titles held
by religious corporations with view to
voiding all found attainted by fraud would
mean endless discord, political rancor and
,s<~lk
the United States, and in the end might
possibly be found entirely ineffectual to
accomplish the purpose intended.
Properly speaking, and in broad scope,
there is no church question in the Philip
pines Under conservative procedure and
If no extra-consttutional methods are in
voked, there is nothing presented of serious
import calculated to cause any consider
or pr1h1ic concern
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-03
FOR THE BENEFIT OF A CHURCH
An EIOcution Class Entertains the
Citizens Of BroOkIand.

The people of Brookland We're furnished
a treat Wednesday night. the occasion be
ing church benefit given by the eIocution
class of c. \. Harbaugh. The programme
was a long one. and consisted of songs.
recitati6ns. pantomimes, scenes from
Shakespeare. statue poses. and moving
tabeauX, several of the latter represent
ing historical incidents. a special fea-
ture of the evening was an oratOrical con-
test by Brawner Hetfeld and Frank Me
Hugh, in which each recited The Star
Spangled Banner" The audience was
called upon to decide the comparative
merits of the orators. Master Hetfeld.
the loser came before the curtain, and
in neat little speech, thanked the audi
encc. on behalf of the winner, for its de
cision adding that the prize TO be drawn
by the successful contestant was q house
and lot in Brookland. Master MCHugh
then appeared on the stage with palette
and brushes and, in full view Of the au-
dience quickly executed a water-cOlOr
sketch of a house surrounded By board
fence.
The others who participated in the en-
tertainment were Anna Lynch. Aura Mid
dlekauf CLAY Holmes. Don Holmes, Dora
Rillheimer. Edith Brown, Edna Holland
Eva Hurd. India Lord, Lizzie HarbauGh,
Lucy Lynch. Marie Woodward, Merle
Parton Nellie Middlek3un, Ruby Rice,
Ruth Aiarean. Sarah Brown, and Walter
IOuthau.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-03
STAFFORD ON king LEAR. +"
The Lecturer Delivers His Latest Eff
fort at Columbia Theatre.

The Rev. D. j. Stafford, d. D., last night
entertained a large audience at the Co
lumbia Theatre with his famous lecture
on king Lear" The affair was for the
benefit of the Carroll Institute and every
seat in the spacious playhouse was taken
before s o'clock DR.. Stafford repeated
the success which followed the initial de-
livery of the lecture and was frequently
interrupted by applause. He not only
analysed the famed tragedy. but acted
1t as well, and his rendition of many of
the speeches was deservedly applauded.
DR. Stafford dealt mainly with the aged
King driven insane by the ingratitude OF
his daughters, and painted a vivid word
picture of the sufferings and rawlings of
the decreDit monarch. He told of his
passion for human love and Of his divid-
ing his kingdom and divesting himself
of his Office that he might have what he
craved He described the pure love of
COrdelia and her devotion to her father
and quoted many scenes from the play.
Dr. Stafford referred to Lear as the
greatest effort of Norman literature and
to the character as the celebration of the
divinity Of human sorrow. He claimed
that the play was far above criticism and
that it was a marvellous exposition of life
as life really is.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-03
Signal Corps Assignments.

BY direction Of the Secretary of War
the following assignments to stations and
duties OF officers Of the Signal Corps
United States Army, recently appointed
are ordered.
First Lieut.. George S. Gibbs, jr, will re-
main on duty at Fort Mcdowell, Cal, in
command Of the Signal Corps detachment
at that post until further orders.
First Lieut. Charles DEF. Chandler, now
In this city, will report in person to the
commanding officer, Signal Corps Post
Fort Mycr, Va, for duty
Capt. Benjamin T.. Montgomery, Signal
Corps. United States Army, recently APP
pointed, will remain on duty in the Dis
trict OF Columbia untn further orders
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-03
Late Navni Orders

Orders detaching Capt W NJ FoIgeI
from the command Of the battleship Kear-
sarge at New York, on May II, were an
nouuceG yesterday. As previously an
nounced. Captain Folger viii be succeed
cd in command, when the repairs to the
Kearsarge are completed, by Capt. B. H.
McCalla, who viii leave the Asiatic Sta
ton ia a Few days for New York on the
cruiser Newark. Other changes in the
commands Of naval vessels were announce
as follows: Commander EbeneZcr S. Prime
from the Petrol, to command the VIII
mingtOn; Lieutenant Commander Charles
W. Bartlett. from the Piscataqua, to corr
maud the Petrol; Lieutenant Commando
q. G.. stanton, from duty on connection
with the lsthmian Canal Commission, 10
command the YanktOn, and Lieutenant
Commander G.. L. Dwyer. from the Yank-
ton, 10 home, 10 wait orders
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-03
Late Army Orders.

The following army orders were ISSUED
by the War Department yesterday: BY
direction of the Secretary Of War, leave
Of absence for fifteen days is granted
Second Lieut. Arthur G.. Fisher. Four
tecnth Cavalry. Capt. John CARING, as
sistant surgeon, L. S Volunteers. recent
ly appointed, is relieved from further duty
with the Thirty-hfth Infantry, L. S. Vol
unteers. and will report in person to the
commanding general, Department Of Cal
ifornia. for transportation TO Manila, Phil
ippiuc Islands, where upon arrival he will
report in person so the commanding gen
eral Division of the Philippines, for as
sigument to duty. Lieut.. Col Charles r.
Barnett deputy quartermaster general, u.
S Army, will proceed from Jeffersonville
Ind, to Chckamauga Park, Ga. on
official business pertaining to the Quarter
masters Department, under such instruc-
lions as he may receive from the Quarter
master General of the Army, and upon
the completion of this duty will return
to his proper station. First Lieut.. George
). Simonds Ninth Infantry, is transferred
to the Twenty-second Infantry, and will
be assigned TO a company by the com
manding officer Of the latter regiment.
who win promptly report the assignment
by letter to this Office The extension of
leave of absence on account of sickness
granted Capt Elon +. Wilcox. Sixth Cav
airy, in special orders, No. 80, March ],
1901, from this office, is further extended
.wo months on surgeons certificate of dis
ability. The leave Of dbserce heretofore
granted Capt. Joseph j. Curry, assistant
surgeon, L. 5. Volunteers. is extended
seven DAYS Leave of absence for one
month is granted Contract Surgeon II. H.
Stromberger, U. 5. Army. Capt Casper
u. Conrad ir.. (receutly promoted from
.irst lieutenant, Seventh Cavalry, is as
signed to the Third Cavalry, TO date from
April %. 1901 vice Whipple, detailed for
eryice in the Pay Department, and vii!
proceed 10 New York city and report by
telegraph to the Adjutant General Of the
Army for further orders. CAPTAIN Conrad
win be assigned to a troop by his regimen
al commander. who will promptly report
he .,ssignmcnt by letter to this Office
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The Artillery Corps.

Secretary Root yesterday detailed a
board of officers to consist Of Lieut.. Col.
John J.. Tiernon, Artillery Corps; Major
Sedgwick Pratt. Artillery Corps; Capt.
Garland n Whistler Artillery Corps, and
Capt. George w. Gatchell, Artillery Corps,
10 convene.at Fort Wadsworth, New York
Harbor, on May s, 1891, for the purpose Of
completing the equipment of the type ar
tIlery fire command at that post for the
proposed service tests Of systems of artil-
iery fire control By the Board of Ordnance
and Fertilization The junior member Of
the board will act as recorder.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-03
a LECTURE ON THEosoPHY.
Charles w. Leadbeater Addresses
Members of the Local Society.


Charles ". Leadbeater. F. T. s., of
London, lectured under the auspices of
the Washington branch of the Theo-
sophical Society at Masonic Temple last
night. His subject was Some Miscon-
ceptions About Death" In the course of
his remarks Mr.. Leadbeater said:
What may be called superphysicaI
sight, /. e., sight which passes the bounds
of physical matter, penetrates planes of
existence beyond that we perceive with
the physical senses and acquaints itself
with the beings and life of regions sur
rounding the physical, has been long sus-
pected as possible by the more advanced
men Of science Naturally, the greatest
eagerness of humanity is for positive
knowledge of the state beyond death-of
what we shall be when we leave the
body 1t has always been claimed in
the East as also by genuine ocCultistS in
the West that this SuperpnyScal sight is
one Of the latent powers of man. and
that 1t can be evolved by the man who,
with pure life and philanthropic intent,
puTsues the regimen and the training laid
down by rules that have descended from
ages long past, patiently undergoing the
necessary sacrifices and discipline. To
such come in time clear perception of
superphysical planes-a knowledge of
other areas Of existence as distinct as
that we, ordinary folk have Of the
physical world around us. 1t is this di-
rect inspection which is bringing into the
domain OF fact and common sense the
perpleXing phenomena of psychics and
mediums, and stripping from death both
its terror and its gloom.
1t is inevitable that a being who has
before him an eternity of progress
through zones of knowledge and spiritual
experience should be fitted for it through
long acquaintance with the faculties
which alone can deal with II"
Mr. Leadbeater was formerly minister
in the Church Of England and has made
an exhaustive study of theosophy among
the members Of the cult in India. He
Is said to be thoroughly familiar with
all the methods OF Brahmin Occultsm and
is preparing 10 deliver a series of lectures
under the auspices of the various theO-
sophical societies in this country.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-03
MARTINELLI TAKES THE OATH
Ceremony Performed in the Chapel
of the Apostolic Delegation.

Monsignor Martineli took the oath of
office as a Cardinal at Il O'Clock yesterday
morning. The solemn obligation was ad-
ministered by Monsgnor Conaty in the
private chapel Of the apostolic delegation.
Only those taking part in the function were
present. There will be no further ceremo-
MES in this city In connection with the
elevation of Monsignor MartinelIi to the
cardinalate. The final step, the comforting
of the berretta, win be taken in Baltimore
next Wednesday.
Monslgnor MartineIi, Count Colacicchi,
and DR. Marchetti. VINO is to act as papal
ALLOCATE during the ceremony, will leave
Washington for Baltimore Tuesday after
noon. Members of the faculties of the va
rous Catholic institutions of this city
have been invited to attend the ceremO-
MES in Baltimore. They will leave Wash
ington Wednesday morning.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-03
Rates of Pay for sailors.

The Navy Department yesterday made
public an order fixing the rates of pay
monthly for the insular force of thu
United States Navy. The rates follow
Naive coxswains, SIS; native seamen, $I2
native ordinary seamen, SO; native ma
.hinists. first class $25, native machnistS
second class, $50; native firemen first
class, SIS; native flremen sec0nd-class
S15 native coal passers, Si1; native stew
ards, SIS; native cooks. $13. native mess
attendants, s..
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-03

The dance hall of the Concordia Club
house was filled last night with the pupils
and friends of Miss Leonardo, on the oc-
casion of her annual May ball. Many
feature dances were among the numbers
ON the programme. notably the "kaleldo-
scope" a figure taught by Miss Leonardo
in her classes. In the concluding figure
of the cotillion. Serpentine and rocket
confetti were introduced with picturesque
effect.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-03

The Consul mt Valencia has again
brought to the attention of the State De
partment the swindling operations which
for some time have been conducted in
Spain by which American citizens are in
duced TO send money to some person IN
that country through representations that
q relative has died there leaving property.
and that the American citizen has been
appointed guardian Of a minor child. Sew
raj warning circulars on the subject have
been issued by the department.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-03
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

MA ,. anu MISS Mean entertained at a
dinner Of fourteen covers last night. when
their guests included the Bishop Of Wash
ington and Mrs. Satterlee, Rev Alexander
Maclzay-Smith, D. D.. and Mrs Mackay-
Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. Lowndes, Judge and
Mrs. Bancroft Davis. Mrs. Griffin, rela-
tive and house guest of the hostess, and
her daughter, and Colonel Simpson.
The garden party held in the Episcopal
Cathedral. Mount St Adams, on the Ten
leytown Road, which closed yesterday af-
ternOon, was a very pleasant affair. The
object Of the affair was to secure money
with which to improve the grounds, and
for that reason a small admission fee was
charged, and. tea and other light re-
freshments were sold.
AN interesting feature, much enjoyed
by those in attendance, was the inspection
OF the Cathedral School for Girls which
viii shortly close it's initial year of work
The patronesses of the entertainment
many Of whom were personally active in
their interest in its success, were Mrs
Mckinley. Mrs. Roosevelt. Mrs. \. An
derson, Mrs. Bell, Mrs Blaine, Mrs
Boardman. Mrs. Buckingham, Mrs
Cowies. Mrs. Charles II. Davis, Mrs John
Davis, Mrs. Dewey Mrs. Elkins. Mrs.
Fuller Mrs Glover. Mrs. II. GRAY. Mrs
Hague, Mrs. Harlan, Mrs. Hay, Mrs.
Hearst. Mrs. David j. Hin. Mrs. Hitch
cock, Mrs Hunlter. Mrs. Livingston Hunt.
MIS-. NJ. HYDE, Mrs. Julian James, Mrs.
Johnston, Mrs. Kean. Mrs. Letter, Mrs
I.odge, Mrs. Long, Mrs. Mackay- Smith
Mrs. MacVeagh. Mrs. McKim, Mrs Nc
MILAN, Mrs. Miles, Mrs. Mulligan, Mrs
Noyes, Mrs. Reyburn, Mrs. Richardson,
Mrs. Riggs, Mrs. Satterlee, Mrs Stern
berg, Mrs. Thoron, Mrs. Townsend, Mrs.
WadswOrth. Mrs Wallach Mrs Walsh
Mrs. Wetmore, Miss Wilson, Mrs. j. NJ
Wilson.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-03
Shoe Department.

Some lines of WOmen's Boots
and Slippers to be discontinued,
are offered at half and less than
half prices. Broken lines of
Women's, Boys, and Youths
Shoes are also marked for quick
clearance.
y pairs Women's Lace Boots Goodyear
welt soles. English toes. patent tips sizes
90. 4. AZ. ;, 512, 8, 61s. and A-312 and
3 C-3 D.
$3.50 pair. Reduced from $500
? pairs women's Patent Leather Button
Shoes. English shapes; sizes z1zA-z75s b
3lz c.
$3.50 pair. Reduced from $3.50.
"A pairs Women's White Satin 1-strap
sinners: sizes 2la to 6tsAA-212 to 612A-Z1s
to 6is B-2l1 3, 81. 4, 81, 6. and 6la c.
soc a pair. Reduced from $500.
40 pairs Women's Black Satin 1-strap
Slippers. French heels; sizes 2l2 to 6lzAA-
2la to Ga A-2l2 TO 30. :. ~. 8, ana 61zB-
2I5. s 3lI AZ. s. and So G.
soc a pair. Reduced from $500.
q Dairs Youths Calf Lace Shoes. Eng
fish shape: sizes Z to II B-1 10 Is C
Y 90 1 D-l212 =
$3.50 pair. Reduced from $3.50.
% nairs Youths Rcssia Calf Tan Lace
shoes: sizes Y to . B-1i to ~ ell to
IS DIE to 1872 +.
$3.50 a pair. Reduced from $3.50.
20 pairs Boys Russia Calf Tan Lace
Shoes. English shape; sizes ~ TO b
~ al
~ r.
$3.50 a pair. Reduced from $500.
16 pairs BOYS Calf Lace Shoes. English
toes: sizes ~. So and BIS and 81 c
3. SIz. and D-5 F.
$3.50 a pair. Reduced from $500.
Third floor.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-03
Woodward
and
LOthrOp,
10th, Ilih. and F SIS. N. w.
An Important
Remnant Day.

Scores OF remnants and short lengths I'm
COlOred and Black Dress Goods. and all
sorts of Wash Fabrics Our rule Of al
ways cutting lengths to suit customers
creates great quantities of remnants The
accumulation this week consists OF the
newest and brightest spring styles. and
the lengths are sufficient for separate
Skirt, a Waist. Child Frock, a boys or
Girls Shirt Waist. We have made the
prices very low in order TO sell quickly
There are also multitUdes Of odds and
ends, incomplete lines. broken sizes and
assortments, etc.-these, together with
any merchandise not strictly perfect or
not measuring up to our high standard,
and any particular style or styles Of goods
that lag or have not sold as quickly as
we think they should-are treated as REM
nants, and by force of a reduced price will
be closed out Immediately. Thus you are
afforded an opportunity to buy seasonable
and desirable merchandise at a decided
saving, and we are enabled 10 keep our
stocks complete. fresh and attractive all
the time.
A weeks collection of remnants TO be
sold in day-hence the little prices.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-03
Upholstery Department.

odds and Ends of Curtains.
20 pairs Curtains, comprising
Muslin. Antique, Irish Point, and
Runled Net zone pair of a kind
offered at half former prices to
close.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-03

The gunboat Eagle has sailed from Key
West for Coronado Reef, ana me supply
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-03
Window Screens

one lot window Screens. Il inches high.
s6 To 81 inches wide. Reduced from re 70
Sc each.
Second floor.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-03

90 Mems NegIigee Shirts. last years pat
terms. size 161s. Reduced from 15c and and
S1.00 TO soc each
. Mems Wide End FOur-in-Hand
Scarfs. Reduced from soc TO for $l-0o
8 Mems Lightweight MackintOshss.
black cashmere surface, with cape -
match: sizes &c, IS, and 40 Reduced from
$500 to $500 each
pairs Natural Wool Drawers. gauze
weight: size "A. Reduced from 20 to Sl.Zj
a garment
So Mems Printed India Twill Silk
Scarfs, Persian effects-very large shape
Reduced from 81 80 to soc each
Mems White Duck Vests, double
breasted: sizes 81. IS. 50, and 10. Reduced
from $3.50 to S1-00 each
First floor.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-03
soc to 5000 Pair.
Door Screens.
Were Si.0O TO $500.

Door Screens.
one lot of Door Screens. average size,
-Nshtly damaged. Reduced from 800 to
0c each.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-03

Emily and Vernat HetfleId have issued
invitations for the May party which they
viii give this evening at the residence OF
their parents, 1898 Hartford Street, this
evening from I to II o'clock
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-03

TUESDAY evening. at Grace P. E. Church,
Miss Elizabeth McRae and Mr.. RAYMOND
n Burch were married. The church was
decorated with palms and lilies. The
bride wore handsome trained gown Of
white satin, trimmed with chiffon and
pearl passementerie. Her tulIe veil was
caught with a diamond star, the gift Of
the groom, and she carried a shower
bouquet Of bride roses and lilies of the
valley. Miss Mary Rollins. her maid of
honor was dressed in white liberty silk
over green tafreta Mr. Walter Cookson
gave her hand in marriage. Mr. Charles
J.. Burch, jr., brother Of the groom. was
best man. Rev. Charles +. Sontag. rector
OF the church. OBLIGATED. The ushers
were DR. r. /. Cole Mr. Clarence u
Bracey, and Mr.. Walter Parker, of this
city. and Mr. Raymond Turner. of Bal
timore. A reception was held at the
brides residence corner Fourth and NJ
Streets northwest, after which the bride
and groom left for a trip TO Atlantic CITY
New York, and Buffalo.
Mrs Root, wife of the Secretary Of War.
has recovered from her recent indisposi-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-03

Mrs. Root wife Of the Secretary Of War,
has recovered from her recent indisposi-
ton and has gone for visit TO New York.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-03

Mr. and Mrs. c. Z. GLEN entertained a
small party "Wednesday evening at their
residence, 642 East Capitol Street. Mr..
GLEN gave his guests a fine programme
in electrical effects, including an X-ray
exhibit, and closed with music on a
graphophone. The power Of the Tesla
coil was exemplified in some surprising
manifestations At the conclusion of the
programme refreshments were served
Among those present were Major and
Mrs. r. II. Sylvester, Mr.. and Mrs r. w
button, Mr.. and Mrs. T. II. Brooks, Mrs
Crane, and Miss Shinn
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-03

hrs. La Garde of the Soldiers Home.
will not receive today