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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-22
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Executive Committee Entertained.

Last Wednesday evening DR.. Louis r.
klemm entertained the executive committee
Of Unity Club GS1D and friends at his
home, 919 B street northeast. The business
session was presided over by Mr.. S. H. Ag-
new, and at its close a varied entertainment
was presented. including a piano solo, by
Miss Minnie Bailey; a dramatic selection
from SCOTS Lady Of the Lake" by Mr.
Harry W. Selah: bass solo. by Mr.. Dana
Holland: soprano solos by Mrs. Dana Hol-
land. and duet by BOTH accompa MED
throughout by Miss Smoot, and a musical
potpouri by the "Angelus," DIR. Klemm
conducting. An interesting original tale,
Mrs. Testers Dream was read by Mrs.
Isabel Phallen Smith; an original. clever
sketch The Woman of It." by DR.. Klemm,
and paper by IAN unknown author" AT
Home, was given by Mrs. Haywood. A
description Of a visit to the Hawaiian
Islands was contributed by Mrs Ray.
collation. was served by the host to
whom, before adjourning vote of thanks
was passed for his hospitality Dr. Jack.
the clubs president, stated the next regular
meeting would be held in the parlors of the
Riggs House Thursday evening, February
y, the lecture TO be by Prof. David Eccles
Cnknowable.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-22
CONTINENTAL GUARD.
Meeting of Charter Members and
Election of OHcers

The Continental Guard of Washington
held a meeting of its charter members at
the Regent Hotel last Monday evening.
Inc organization was completed, constitu-
ton and bylaws adopted and a number
OF the officers elected, as follows: Presi-
dent General J. c. Breckenridge, United
States army; major commandment, VIM. Van
Zandt Cox; adjutant Paul Beckwith: pay
master, l.. l.. l.. French; inspector, Odell
Whipple; Quartermaster. b. w. Brackett:
surgeon, DR.. J. w Bayne; first lieutenant
Company A, Paul Bracket; first lieutenant,
Company B. ] Elfreth Watkins jr; sec
rotary to the executive committee and to
the organization. G. Il. Pitts
The remainder of the officers will he
chosen at a future meeting
Appreciation was shown by the organi-
cation OF the interest taken by the Sons of
the American Revolution In adopting unani-
mously resolution signifying the inten-
ton or the society to aid the organization
to successful future. The many friends
of the Continental Guard will be glad TO
kEow that while the organization is hardly
two months Old the membership has In
creased enough to warrant the forming
or two companies and includes many men
prominent in army. navy and civil life
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-22
ANNUAL DEBATES.
Columbian University Students En-
gage in Two OratOrical Contests.


| Columbian University Hall was we'll filled
yesterday evening by the friends and ac-
quaintances of the members of the Debat-
ing Society of the School of Law and Dipo-
macy 1t was the annual debate, and the
arguments of both sides were regarded as
of the strongest yet presented a public
discussion The subject discussed was,
That United States Senators Should Be
Elected by the Direct Vote Of the People,
Claude F. Morris of Missouri Thomas p.
Guyton Of Mississippi and Joseph w. Howell
of Michigan spoke for the affirmative and
George c. Todd of Virginia, Arthur Veeder
Smell of New York and Adolph T. L..
Johnson of Minnesota for the negative.
After due elaboration the judges de-
clared In favor of the affirmativ and
awarded first honors to Thomas P. Guyton
and second honors to George c. Todd Rep
resentatives Fleming and Page Norris with
Mr.. Charles w. Needham, were the judges
In the afternoon the contest for the Davis
medals was held. There were six confess
tants, and all acquitted themselves WELL
Boynton Mcconnell Leach was awarded the
prize for orations, and Miss Flora Warren
Smith secured the medal for the best essay
Mr.. Leach took for his subject the politi-
cal side of the expansion question. Miss
Smiths subject was Character Study in
the Modern Novel,"
The other competitors and their subjects
were Charles Wellington Main, The Col
lege Man in Business" Miss Frances Howell
Randolph, John Marshall, Jurist;" Miss
Sarah Phebe Lynch, "Thoreau and the Ma
Franklin Fuller. Invention" The follow
ing gentlemen comprised the committee on
awards: A. G. Wilkinson, Henry 3. F. Mac
farland and Alfred Harding
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-22

The second hop this season of Company
D, list Battalion, D. c. N. G., and the
Washington Light Infantry Band was given
last evening in the Washington Light In
fantry Armory. The hall was unusually at
tractive. American flags and bunting COM
petely covering the walls. One of the fea-
lures of the evening was the dancing, which
was kept up until midnight and concluded
the evenings entertainment A number Of
visiting guardsmen and officers from out
Of town were present, in addition to local
National Guard officers and members Of
the company. The band, of which Company
d is largely composed, furnished an excel
lent program during the evening, under the
direction of Lieut.. l.. Eugene Willes.
Among the Officers present were Maj. j.
3. X. Lee, Capts. S. Porter House, J. S.
Robinson, f. w. Zea and w. A. McCathran
and Lieuts. Brown, Allison and Ensign
Howard Fisk, Capt. William Z. Dix and
Lieut.. f. H. Grove.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-22
Glass Reunion and Election.

At the tenth annual reunion Of the class
Of 81 Washington High School, held last
evening at La Fetras, officers to serve dur
ing the ensuing year were elected, as fol-
lows: President, Mr.. Charles w. Parker;
vice presidents, Miss Emma Calver and
Mrs. Edith Webster Ely; secretary, Miss
Lizzie Caywood; treasurer Mr.. Henry B.
Armes.
The reunion was largely attended and
proved one Of the most enjoyable In the
history of the class. The menu card was
a reproduction in miniature Of the Review.
the official organ of the Washington High
School in the year 1891. The toasts of
the evening were: alma Mater" Mr. H.
B. Armes: 1.-The Girls" Mr.. Will r. East
man; Husbands and Wives" Mrs Edith
Webster Ely and Mr.. Gales P Moore;
"Class Organizations" Mr.. Waiter R. Hem
sey.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-22

Upon the recommendation of the District
electrical engineer, Mr.. w. c. Allen, the
Commissioners have directed that the fol-
lowing sixteen gas lamps be changed over
from straight gas to Welsbach: One on X
street between 18th street and Connecticut
avenue, three on K street between 18th and
10th, two at opposite corners of 18th and K,
one on K street between Vermont avenue
and 18th street, three corners at 18th
street and Vermont avenue, four on 18th
street between / and X, and two on K be-
tween 18th and 10Th.
1t is stated that there will be no cost at
tached to the equipment of these lamps as
Welsbach other than the cost of mainte-
nance to July l, 1901, which will be paid
out of the special appropriation Of S., 900 for
this service. There will be a sufficient bal
ance remaining to maintain them from
March /. 1t is also stated that these lamps
will be in line with one of the present ex-
listing Welsbach routes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-22
wAsHINGTDNS BIRTHDAY.
Celebration offs the Anniversary by
the Schools.


At the Good Hope school the exercises
yesterday in commemoration Of Washing
tons birthday consisted of the singing OF
patriotic airs by the pupils and an address
by the Rev. Mr.. Many of East Washington
Heights Baptist Church. In his short talk
the speaker laid stress upon the principles
which formed the foundation Of Washing
toms character-his thoroughness and self
control.
Wilson school--F q. Cardozo, IT,, prin-
cipal; Mrs. Jessie Lawson, presiding; Mrs.
Carolie f. Cook, speaker. Program: Song,
our Flag Colors, re kindergarten class;
Rules of Behaviour Benz Piper. Lottie
LomaX, Alberta Lewis, Margaret Wilson.
Mrs Lawson in brief and happy speech
introduced Mrs. Cook, who, in eloquent
language, told of the great hero's early life
his boyhood, the influences about him and
the strongly marked characteristics which
her listeners realize that there was boy
Washington, as well as a great general,
and that it was because he just the
boy he was that he made the famous SOL
der.
The succeeding items in the program
were: Chorus. America school; recita-
ton. Like Washington George Carter
Little George Washington Blanche
Crutcher, Bertha Curtis, Senetta Anderson
Ruth LomaX, Floyd Robinson; recitation,
Grown, Crown Our Washington" Irene
Newman; recitation, Sound the Trump of
Fame! Bessie Holmes; chorus, "Colum-
bia, school; essay, Washington Laura
Wilson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-22
EVIDENCE OF INSANITY.
Mrs. Elizabeth Hart Sent to Asylum
for Treatment.


Mrs Elizabeth Hart, about fifty years old,
was removed from her home, No I26 4th
street northwest to the house of detention
last night by the police, her condition indi-
eating that her mind was impaired. Her
husband, William Hart, who was in the
Washington Gaslight Company, died more
than two years ago, leaving her in COM
Portable circumstances. Since his death the
woman has lived alone in the house, where
she had everything calculated to make life
pleasant. Last night she became violent,
and the noise made by the smashing of
furniture attracted the attention of neigh
bors and the police.
The matron at the house Of detention
made an effort to care for her. The woman
was quiet for a short time but became vio-
lent again, and had to be taken to the
sixth precinct station to be cared for. Ply
sicians examined her this morning, and
when they had pronounced her insane she
was sent to the asylum for treatment.
While Mrs. Hart had lived in the neigh
borhood of 4th and H streets number of
years, she had not done much visiting, and
many Of her neighbors did not know her.
Since the death of her husband it is stated.
she has gone frequently to church, and
Gently she has been heard praying in her
house. During the past few days she Wis
tied a number Of neighbors, and her con-
versation made 1t apparent that her mind
was unbalanced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-22
$1.25 to Baltimore and Return via b.
and o., Saturday and Sunday, February %
| and 24-Advt
Benefit of Early Corners.

The District Commissioners have forward
ed to the board of education a commune
cation from Mr.. D. C. Fountain, secretary
of the East Washington Heights Citizens
Association, in which the Commissioners
We're requested to direct that the school
building at Good Hope be opened at least
half an hour before school begins for the
benefit of children who come long dis
lance and arrive there early.
1t is stated that the parents of many OF
these children are poor and their clocks, if
they have any, are unreliable, and the chill
dren, to avoid being tardy, must start early.
and some of them being thnly clad reach
the school house suffering from the cold.
Instead of having access to the warm room
they are obliged to stand out and await
the coming of the teacher, without protec-
ton, thus adding to their discomfort and
actually endangering their health.
The association asks that the rules rela-
tive to this matter be relaxed, especially
during the Indictment weather.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-22
PETERS RASH ATTEMPT.
Makes an Effort to Set Fire to St
Elixabeth's Asylum.

LAI1uDetnn Asylum.
Eugene Peters, who was recently ad-
judged insane and under order Of the
court temporarily confined at st. Eliza
oeth's Asylum, made an effort about 6:3O
o clock this morning to set fire to the insti-
tuition Since he has been in the asylum
Peters has been under the constant OBJ
servation of special attendant. 1t Is said
he has given the asylum authorities much
trouble during the past week, having ap-
parently mania to destroy furniture, pic
lures, bed clothing and other articles in
the ward. It is understood he has threat
ened to burn the institution, but as careful
precaution is taken by the authorities to
see that patients are relieved of matches
and other articles of like nature, little at
tention was paid to the threat.
About $50 this morning Supervisor
Combs, in making the rounds of the va
rious wards, detected a strong odor of
burning paint in the receiving ward where
Peters was confined. He at once FASTENED
to the room occupied by Peters and dscov-
cred flames issuing from the register, the
occupant having pushed paper through the
opening and set fire to it. Water was
hastily procured and poured through the
register into the f1ue. In about len min
utes the fire eXtinguished. Peters
was taken back to strong ROOM, where
he was stripped and searched, but no
matches were found on his person.
1t will be remembered that Peters made
similar effort to set fire to The nrst
precinct police station when confined there
a few weeks ago. The asylum authorities
say Peters was quiet last night and eXhib
tied no tendency to disorder. He played
games in the checker room of his ward and
appeared to be in cheerful frame of mind
1t is said he adopts ingenious methods Of
secreting small articles on Lis person by
making small pockets in his clothing, this
procedure having been successful on PIE
vious occasions 1t is supposed that while
in the amusement room he managed to get
hold of some matches, and, conceai1nS
them in the manner stated, succeeded In
passing the inspection, thus securing the
means for making good his threat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-22
Filed for Probate.

The Will Of James F. Glenn. dated No
Fcm5er -. 1890, has been filed for probate
The testa;cr bequeaths his entire estate to
his only daughter. Kate T Glenn of Glen
ham. y. y. The estate consists of sixty
eight acres Of land in Fairfax county, Va,
ana Slp benefit in the BOOkbinders' Union
OF tbs city Mary Emma Glenn, the mother
OF the beneficiary. is named as executrix
An eXemplitied copy of the will of Henry
j. Horn of Saratoga. y. Y. has been placed
on record here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-22
Chautau0ua Reach. Md.

VHHUtHuUUu BeHCh, Nd.
An illustrated prospectus of this beautiful
moral pleasure resort and plat of building
lots mailed on application to Rev. c. c. Nc
Lean. DID. 91S f st. NV, room 80. fel9-5t'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-22
AFFAIR RS IN ALEXAN DRIA
THE ANNIVERSARY OF WASHING
TONS BIRTHDAY OBSERVED.
Banks and schools Close and General
Business Partially Suspended
General News.
Evening Star Bureau.
No. 101 King street,
Bell Telephone No. LOG,

Evening Star Bureau.
No. I01 King street,
Bell Telephone No. LOG,
ALEXANDRIA, Va, February %, 1901.
The anniversary of Gen. Washington's
birth has been observed in this city today
in a quiet but appropriate manner There
has been no snowy demonstration nor pa
rade as was the custom here in former
years, but business has been partially sus
pended this morning, and this evening the
anniversary will be celebrated at the ban
quet board by several fraternal organiza-
tons. The public schools of the city. which
were founded by Washington, are closed. as
also the banks. Sunday hours have
been observed at the city post office. This
evening the Alexandria W ashington Lodge
of Masons will hold a banquet at Masonic
Hail. Banquets will also be given by the
Columbia and Hydraulion fire engine COM
panies at their respective halls. The Young
Mems sodality Lyceum will give an enter
tainment at Lyceum Hall, on Duke street,
which will be followed by a smoker.
Nearly 500 people were present last even
ing at Shiloh Baptist Church (colored) to
hear address by Representative George
w. White of North Carolina. Rev. II. H.
Warning, pastor of the church. presided and
introduced the speakers. Before Mr.. White
was presented short addresses were made
by Rev. ID. g. Henderson, Rev. w. D. Low
ing, ]. NJ. Buckner and Editor Manley of
North Carolina. Mr.. Whites address was
brief. but well received. At the conclusion
Of the services the visitor was presented
with handsome basket of flowers from the
people Of Shiloh Church. DR.. Byron Hop
kins made the presentation address. Sew
eral solos were sung during the services,
and the benediction was pronounced by
Rev. w. d. Loving.
The morning session of the allday insti-
tute of the Womans Christian Temperance
Union, being held at the NJ. E. Church
South, commenced at 8 o'clock and contin-
ued for more than an hour. Matters per-
tanning to the local work of the organiza-
ton were discussed. The evening mass
meeting will take place at 7:30 o'clock in
the auditorium of the church.
In the police court this morning Charles
Crannell was fined So by Mayor Simpson
for disorderly conduct. In default of pay
ment, he was sent to the chain gang for
twenty days. Lewis Darlington, colored,
was assessed the same amount for using
abusive and insulting language on the
street. He was also sent down.
Rev. P. p Phillips, pastor of st. Paurs
church, Is confined to his home on Duke
street with slight attack of grip. In con-
sequence of his illness there will be no ser
vices at st. Pauls Church this afternoon
Rev. Dr. w. E. Evans of Richmond de-
llvered sermon at Christ Episcopal Church
last evening before a large congregation
The occasion was a special Lenten service
under the auspices Of the Brotherhood of
St. Andrew
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-22
Sudden Death of Rev. Nathan Whit
tleSey.

The remains of Rev Nathan H. Whittle-
sey We're removed from this city last even
ing to New Haven, Conn, where the inter-
ment will be made. Rev. Whittlesey died
suddenly Wednesday from an attack of ap-
oplexy. He was on his way home from the
south and stopped in this city to see his
son and daughter, when death came so
unexpectedly.
age and until a year ago was pastor Of a
church in New Haven. He resigned on ac-
count of i'll health. He was a member of
the Congregational board. He was a cousin
of General Whittlesey of this city and his
wife and four children survive him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-22
Wanted by Baltimore Police.

A one-armed woman, known in Baltimore
as Mabel Troupe, is wanted by the police
OF the monumental city on charge of
theft. She is accused Of having robbed
Mrs. Annie Hatton of 212 North Washing
ton street OF $6.64 in cash and several ar
t1cles of jewelry. 1t Is believed by the
local detectives that she is the woman who
under the name of Leona Roberts, was ar
rested in this city several months ago and
sentenced to six months in jail for theft.
Il is supposed she will come here. She
was photographed by the police and her
picture is in the gallery al headquarters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-22
Born q, Century Ago.

Rev. John Naille, the oldest clergyman
in the United States, celebrated his Tooth
birthday anniversary Monday at his home
in Philadelphia. He was visited by many
friends and fellow clergymen, who availed
themselves of the opportunity to congratu-
late him on reaching century in age. He
joined in the singing of hymn
Rev. DR.. Parson Of this city, whose wife
is granddaughter of Rev. Naille, went to
centenarian, who bids fair to live several
years longer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-22
ADJUSTMENTS.

GOOD OBSERVED SEAT 25c.
rlay Howard Burlesquers.
Next Week-The French Beauties Burlesquers and
the Famous T.kezawa Japs. 12-in number-12.
Also OPerlis Living Pictures. direct from tho
Dewey Theaer, New York city. feIs5t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-22
Horse Killed. Cart Demolished

A horse and cart. the property of Robert
v Rusk. contractor. was struck by en-
CINE No 700 on LIST street northeast late
yesterday afternoon. The horse was killed
and the cart was demolished
AT the time the accident occurred the
driver was not on the cart having dumped
IA load OF dirt on a lot near l. street. The
animal sirayed as far as the railroad tracks
reaching them just as an incoming train
reached the point.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-22
Rev. Frank D. GameMeIl.

The Womans Foreign Missionary Society
of Washington district, which includes the
combined Methodist churches, Mrs. Frank
NJ. Bristol president, have been fortunate
In securing the services of Rev. Frank D.
Gamewel, chief of staff on the fortifica-
tons at Pekin to- speak for them on his
first visit to Washington. March 5, at
Metropolitan Methodist Church. Senator
Chauncey NJ Depew will preside and DR..
F. NJ. Bristol will give an address of well
come.
Prof. Gamewell will illustrate his lecture
by vivid pictures taken during the seige.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-22
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Mt. Vernon at
10 a m. and las pm.
Steamer Newport News for Fortress Mon
roe and Norfolk at $50 pm.
Steamer Estelle Randall for Glymont and
intermediate points at $50 am.
Trains leave 1872 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington every forty-five min
utes and Mount Vernon hourly from 10
am. to pm.
Cars from Aqueduct bridge to Arlington
Fort Myer and Falls Church every half
hour from I am. to Il pm
Observation cars. for seeing the city,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-22

At the suggestion of the inspector of
buildings. Mr.. John B. Brady, the Dis
trict Commissioners have denied the appli-
cation of Messrs. j. 7. Walker Sons for
permission to use fine gravel for cover
ing the roof of a laundry building on r
street between 21st and odd Mr. Brady
reported that roof of the character pro-
posed would be unsuitable and dangerous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-22
Suit for Damages on Trial.

Hearing is in progress before Justice
Clabaugh, In Circuit Court No. 2, of the
suit at law instituted by William o. Hay
eel against the Columbia Railway Com
pany to recover damages in the sum OF
SIS, 900 1t is alleged that the 21st of De-
cember, 1899, the plaintiff had his right
arm crushed between two cars, he being
in the employ of the defendant company as
a coupler at the time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-22
inaugural Contract Awarded

The contract for furnishing the carpets
and mattings needed for the inaugural cere-
monies at the pension Office has been award
ed to Messrs. Clarka& Davenport of this
city. The contract calls for about 500 yards
of rich red carpetrfor the rooms Of the
President and Vice President, and about, g.
600 yards Of mating to be used in the re-
ception and retiring rooms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-22

The funeral of Mrs. Eliza Bean, widow of
James A. Bean, who died at her home, TAT
18th street southeast, Wednesday, took
place this morning from ST. Peters Church.
Mrs. Bean was the mother Of Mrs L. Nc
CARNEY, Mrs. M. c. Lohr and Mrs B. F,
Wheeler of this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-22
Alleged Larceny From Person.

Albert Moss, colored, was placed on trial
in Criminal Court No late yesterday
afternoon under an indictment alleging lar
ceny from the person. 1t is charged that
the 18th of last December, the day of the
national capital centennial parade, the de-
PENDANT took pocket book containing Sl4. 40
and two finger rings from a pocket of a
dress worn by Mamie Washington, colored
Augustus Wilson, tried in Criminal Court
No. for false pretenses, was convicted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-22
Twenty Per Cent Deducted

After placing 20 per cent of the amount
to the credit Of the equipment fund, the
District Commissioners, upon the recon-
mendation Of the chief of police, will per-
NIT Policeman ]. w. Vanzant to retain the
balance of $50 given him as a reward for
capturing a naval deserter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-22

Wilhert Thomas. colored, is wanted by
the police or a charge of having assaulted
Fannie Ford, also colored. by striking her
on her head with glass. Thomas. it is al
legged. threw the glass at James Willis and
the missile struck the woman by mistake.
The trouble happened at the home of the
woman, No. 42s Ridge street northwest
about 30 o'clock last night. The wo-
man was taken to the Homeopathic Hos
pital for treatment.