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Evening star., 1902-01-16
WILL NOT RETIRE.
Mr.. Lisner Has No Thought Of Selling
the Palais Royal.

Recently there have been number OF
rumors in business circles that Mr. A. Las
ner, proprietor of the Palais Royal intend
ed to sell the establishment and retire from
business. Mr.. Lisner, in denying the story
today, said to Star reporter:
1.-The persistency of the rumors that L
intend to sell out my business has caused
me no little annoyance. so that I think
denial in The Star is in order. Hav-
ing seen the Palais Royal grow from lit
tie one-floor store to a building and a sys-
tenn Of which I am very proud, / don't
think 1 ought to have to contradict so un-
called for a report. Ny system, am proud
to say, has been favorably commented on
by merchants who are~.v very. capable, OF
judging. / have the reins SO in hand that
1 am in touch with every detail of my
business. It's perfection is the result OF
many years of close application and study
and my reward is the possibility Of not
working as l have done. l suppose it is
the determination to take things a little
easy now that has prompted the report of
my selling out. Why should I, with the
most successful of years just ended, and
with the 'Palais Royal more than ever
my hobby and pride? Need I repeat that
my last thought Is to give up my life's
work, which hope to continue in for many
years to Gomez
Evening star., 1902-01-16
AFTER THE BOOKMAkERS.
The Police EndeavorinE to Bring
About Prosecutions.


The police are making an effort to bring
about prosecutions in the cases of the al
legged violations of the gambling law in
this city in connection with alleged hand
bookmaking on the races. According to re-
ports there are a number of men in this
city who have been engaged in this hlsi-
ness. reference to which was made in Sat
urday's Star. Detective Watson, who is
charged with the duty of seeing to the en-
forcement of the gambling law, is working
on the cases referred to, and he is beng
assisted by Precinct Detective Herndon
and Policeman Warren of the first pre-
cinct. These officers may swear out several
warrants tomorrow, although they anticl-
pate some little trouble in getting witnesses
to give testimony against the alleged viola
tors of the law.
The officers learned yesterday of an In
teresting incident in connection with tho
which may play an important part
hereafter. According to the information
they obtained man, who Is said to be q
contractor, would have received more than
$4,000 on the outlay of 81 had his money
been bet in the usual way. He picked
seven winners on two tracks and put up to
be ''parlayed," as the race track people term
it. In other words, his 81 was to be played
on the first race and his winnings were tc
be played on the others in the event of his
being successful. 1t developed that he
picked the winners, but the large sum of
money was not Forthcoming. Had he play
ed the money on a combination the book
makers would not have given odds of more
than $500, it is stated.
1t is said that an effort was made to
effect a compromise, but SO far as the
police had been able to learn today the
alleged nd-bookmakers'' had paid over
no money.
1t was thought by the police that the
work of the operators in this city had in
terfered with the receipts over at the Vtr-
ginia pool room, but persons connected with
the latter place state that such Is not the
case. Bets made here have only given
many men the gambling fever, and mas
really increased the attendance at the pool
rooms.
Evening star., 1902-01-16
FOR ENSUING TERM.
Installation of Officers of Legion of
Loyal Women

The headquarters of the Legion of Loyal
Women, 419 10th street northwest, Monday
evening, was filled with members interested
In hearing the reports of committees and
the annual report of the retiring president,
Miss Helen B. Matthews. The report
showed gratifying results of the years
work.
The chairman of the badge committee
Mrs. Fanny Pomeroy, presented the retiring
president with handsome jeweled badge of
the order. Miss Matthews responded, eX-
pressing her high appreciation of the gift
The past president Mrs. Henrietta n.
Rose, Installed the officers: President, Mrs
Ada ii. Weiss; past president, Miss Helen
B. Matthews; vice president Miss E. Kate
Temple; recording secretary, Miss Ad-
die Wright: corresponding secretary, Miss
Cylinder Ford; financial secretary. Miss
Emma f. Myers; treasurer, Miss Mary l..
Smith; chaplain, Miss Sarah Berry; herald,
Miss Amman E. Ball; page, Miss Marie L.
Kearney; Warder, Mrs. Kearns; sentinel,
Mrs. Mary Tryon; pianist. Mrs. Emma
Donohue.
During the evening a committee COM
posed of Colonel Kelly, Captain Lyons and
Lieutenant Colonel Sanford of Encamp-
ment 60, u. V. L., presented letter Of con-
gratulations, and a handsome bouquet of
roses from the encampment to the newly
installed president, Mrs. Ada H. Weiss.
These gentlemen assured the legion that in
choosing Mrs. Weiss to be its president the
organization not only complimented her,
but Encampment 50 as well.
Evening star., 1902-01-16
DIR. PARSONS LECTURE.
Lutheran Faith Discussed Before So
ciety of ReliEiOun Education.

c1ety OF he11S1OuB Education.
The third in a series Of seven lectures
given under the auspices of the American
Society of Religious Education was deliv-
cred last night in the Assembly Hall of Co.
lumbian University by Rev. w. E. Parson.
pastor of the Church of the Reformation
whose subject was THE Lutherans" Dr.
Parsons address opened with a brief re-
view of the early church, it's origin and
growth abroad, leading up to the forma-
ton and adoption of the Augsburg confes-
sion, and defining the Lutheran faith as "a
belief in the absolute independence of the
Individual soul within the limits of the
teaching of the word of God" Passing on
he spoke of the arrival of the first Luther
ans in this country in 1923, and the firmer
establishment of the church in 174O, paus-
ing here to remark that If the American
revolution was, as stated by DR.. Hamlin in
his lecture of December IS, a Presbyterian
revolution it certainly was furthered in no
small degree by Lutherans, both in the
time of actual conflict and in the later es-
tablishment of the government.
DR.. Parson then corrected a few errors
in the general understanding of the Luther
an faith showing that the rite of baptism
is not held essential to salvation, and that
forms and beliefs of the Church of Rome
are not adhered to. He referred to other
points about which doubt had existed as
to the true position Of the Lutheran
Church.
Many interesting facts were given, show
ing that the first orphans home, as well
as the establishment of the order of dea-
conesses, was by I-utherans; that the Luth-
eran faith in America is preached in ten
languages and that in the number of COM
municant members it stands third among
the Protestant churches in the world
DR.. Parson believes that the churches
are steadily working toward unification
and it was by his suggestion that in the
wording of the title of the series of lee
lures the word churches should be used in
stead of the word sects, the title now
standing, 1.-THE History, Doctrines Polity
and Present Condition and Prospects of the
American Protestant Churches"
The next lecture In the series will be de-
livered by Rev. B. L. Whitman of Phila-
delphia formerly president Of the Column
bian University, February 8, his subject
being The BaptistS."
Evening star., 1902-01-16
Short story Club Holds Meeting.

A well-attended meeting was held by the
Short Story Club Monday evening at its
rooms, 522 7th street northwest, the presi-
dent, DR.. Thomas Robinson, presiding The
minutes of the preceding meeting We're
read by the recording secretary, Mrs. Mira
NJ. Metcalf. The story of the evening,
How the Devil Came to Church. was
given by Mr.. Clifford Howard. being a
quaint bit Of humor. The subsequent mu-
sical and literary program opened with a
vocal solo, might Time" by Miss Mar
garet Storm; "A Legend Of Calendars by
Mrs. Cora o. Bland; Colonel Goforth's s
Funeral" by Miss Bertha F. Wolfe, true
story Of the Kentucky mountaineers which
ended In wedding; vocal solo, "Seren-
ata," by Tosti, Mrs. Clifford Howard who
for a recall gave AN Armenian Lullaby
her own composition.
Prof Hyland Kirk, past president of the
Short Story Club. who has just returned
from two years sojourn in the Philip
pines, received a royal welcome from the
members, and responded by giving an in
teresting description of those islands.
To the new years thoughts and poems by
the members in general the following con-
tributed: Miss wilmington, Capt De Cos
ter, A New Years Jingle: Mrs Metcalf
Loves Young Dream" and Mrs. Clifford
Howard, christmas From the Baby's
Point of View
Evening star., 1902-01-16
TWO HuNDREp DIsaIssED.
-Cattfng Down the Force Of the Censu,
Bureau.

When the census bureau clerks presented
themselves at the dishursing ofiice for their
half months pay yesterday two hundred of
them mostly women, were directed to go
upstairs to the general disbursing office.
where they were notified that their services
were no longer required. This action was
taken by Director Merriam in consequence
Of a rapid conclusion OF the work OF his
bureau. The two hundred dismissed yes
terday, he said. were only the foreguard of
larger number Of dismissals TO be made
in the near future. All OF the clerks dis
missed were given pay for the full time
due them on their annual leave.
Many of the clerks burst into tears when
directed to go upstairs" a notice which
has but one significance in the census bu-
reau. and all OF them made efforts to see
the director. 1t was impossible at that
time, however, to go over each case sep
arately. Mr.. Merriam was forced. accord
ingly, to deny himself to everybody To-
day many congressman called In the in
terest of constituents who were included
IN the discharge roll, and urged the direc-
tor either to reinstate the clerks who had
been dismissed or provide for them when
the census bureau is made permanent.
Evening star., 1902-01-16
Minute Men Adopt Resolutions,

Inc ofncers OF the First Regiment Of
Minute Men, at meeting held Tuesday
evening in the Office of Colonel Winter
80 Pennsylvania avenue adopted two res
oiutions The first applies to the resolu-
tion introduced by Senator Foraker in the
United States Senate. providing for the
purchase of the statue called the Minute
Men, TO be placed in a public square in
commemoration of the revolutionary he
roes.
Ihe second resolution urged the appro-
prlatl"n by Congress, as requested by Sec
retary Root. of a sum to provide a suit
able foundation and defray the costs of
uhNelhns the replica statue of Rocham-
beau recently purchased by the govern
ment. 1t also designated the southwest
corner of Lafayette Square as a suitable
site. so that the statue would serve as a
companlon piece 10 that of Lafayette
Evening star., 1902-01-16
VIII of John Il. Winebereer.

The will of John T. Wineberger, dated
July 20 1888, was filed to-day for pro-
bate. To his wife, Caroline Wineberger. is
left the family homestead and two other
houses adjoining it on Brightwood avenue
for life. In the event Of her death title to
the property is to be transferred to Clara
p. Wineberger and Virginia E. Hlneber-
ger, daughters of the testator. In addition
another house and lot is bequeathed to
each of the daughters mentioned. 1t is .,-
rected that houses on Rock Creek road be
sold and the proceeds be expended for the
cemetery lot in proper order. Right Of
way through a driveway from Brightwood
avenue is given the testator's son. John A.
Wineberger. The latter and the daughter
Clara are named executors
Evening star., 1902-01-16
DEATH OF MRS. JOYCE.
The Wife of Well-known Citizen
Passes Away.

Mrs Kate NJ. Joyce, the wife Of Colonel
John A. Joyce, the soldier and poet. died
yesterday afternoon at $50 O'Clock, at her
residence in the old Grant homestead, 3150
street. Death was due to paralysis OF
the heart. Some time ago Mrs. Joyce was
stricken. but her condition subsequently
improved, and it was believed she would
recover. About four days ago, however,
she suffered a second attack, which termi-
mated fatally, as stated. Her husband and
two grown daughters survive her.
The funeral services will be held tomor-
row afternoon at 3 o. clock at the late home
of the deceased Rev. DR.. Wills, a retired
Presbyterian minister and former army
chaplain, and Rev. w. C. Alexander, DID,
pastor of the West Street Presbyterian
Church, will offieiate. The interment will
be at Oak Hill cemetery.
Evening star., 1902-01-16
$1.26 to Baltimore and Return via h.
o. r. r. Saturday and Sunday, January
Is and 19-Advt
Meeting of Executive Board, w.c.r.U

Meeting OF Executive Board, W.C.T.U.
The executive board Of the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union met at the
headquarters of the organization, 522 9th
street northwest, yesterday, with the pres
ident. Mrs. Clinton Smith, in the chair De-
votional exercises were conducted by Mrs
De Riemer, and the reports of the corre-
spending secretary, Mrs. De Riemer, and
the treasurer, Mrs Grandfield, We're read
Mrs. c. w. Gallagher was elected superin-
tendent of the evangelistic department.
Mrs. Wilbur Crafts, recently appointed
superintendent of Sunday school work, was
introduced and made plea for more earn
estness along this line of work.
The 18th of February is known among
the white Ribboners' as the .heayenly
birthday of Frances Willard, and services
are usually held on that date in memory of
her life and work. The board decided to
hold a service the afternoon of the SUNDAY
nearest that date, February 16, and Mrs
T. e. Williams, Mrs. Margaret Dye Ellis
and Mrs. Nellie Bradley were appointed a.
committee of arrangements.
The first quarterly meeting of the Dis
trict w. c. 7. U. was held in the East
ary %, from 10 a. m. to 4:3O D. m Mrs
Kate r. Welch of Capitol Hill Union was
present, and announced the ARRANGEMENTS
made for entertainment.
Evening star., 1902-01-16
Both Incur Penalty.

Thomas Gildea and his wife Josephine
occupied seats in the dock at the Police
Court this morning. When their case was
called Policeman Robertson told Judge
kimball that the couple were engaged in
heated discussion in their house on Flor
ida avenue near 9th street northwest last
night They continued the disorder. the
officer stated. usingrlansuage that was not
at all choice. The woman did not desist
even after reaching the station house, the
officer said, keeping ups a racket all night
Both Of the defendants said the officer was
mistaken, but the court thought otherwise
and taxed Josephine ~$15 and gthe hus-
band $40.
Evening star., 1902-01-16
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

Academy-"At Cripple Creek"
Bijou-Russen Brothers & Co.. and bur-
fesque. -
Chase's-Keith's White -Hussar drill and
polite vaudeville.
Columbia-The Augustin Daily Musical
Company in San Toy"
Kernan's-Frank B. Carr's Thorough
breds."
Lafayette-Bellows Stock Company in
Lady Windermere's Fan"
National-Mr. William Faversham In "a
Royal Rival"
W. L. 1. Armory Hall-Pure Food Show
All Souls Church-'Comrades." a drama
In three acts
Evening star., 1902-01-16
IN Serious CONDITION.
Evangelist Who AVaa Unable to TIE
HfassName.

Evangelist Who Waa Unable to Tell
HfsssNa lame.
The Rev. William Hin, of Hamilton. Ill.,,
who has been under treatment at the Sib-
ley Hospital about twoa weeks for nervous
collapse, was ableoto go out for a walk to-
day. The patient is an elderly man, who
has been an evangelist in the Methodist
Church for more than twenty years. About
two weeks ago heeicalled at the office Of
DR.. w. P. Reeves, Mo- 21O Delaware ave-
nue. northeast. andz asked to be treated.
His condition was apparently serious. He
was unable to tell fromwhere he had come
nor how he had reached here.
In short time his condition was 80 much
improved that he toldohis name, and the
hospital authoritiesscommunicat with his
wife. 1t was learned fhDm her that he left
home after dinner Christmas day, and She
was unaware of his present trouble. He
will return home as soon as he is strong
enough to travel, but he will probably not
be able to resume his religious duties for
several months.
Evening star., 1902-01-16
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Ordered by Conmissioner


The District Commissioners have issued
orders as follows:
That the time for the completion of con-
tract No. 1901 with Pavarini & Greer for
constructing school building ON Washington
Heights is extended to and including March
3, 1902, without penalty or cost of superin-
tendence.
That 235 feet of six-iuch water main be
laid in the east side of 18th street between
X and Riggs streets northwest, at an esti-
mated cost of s212.
Ihat the unpaved portion of the roadway
at the intersection of Wyoming avenue,
10Th street and Columbia road be paved at
an estimated cost of sS25 chargeable to
the current appropriation for repairs to
streets.
That eighty feet of four-inch water main
be laid in Sheridan avenue eastward from
Brown street northwest at an estimated
cost of 500.
1hat the time for the completion of con-
tract with James Nolan & Sons for repair-
ing and changing plumbing in the Addison
ana Curtis school buildings be extended to
and Including January 25 1902, without
penalty or cost of inspection.
l nat sewer be constructed along the west
slde or vermont avenue between l. street
ana IhomaS Circle at an estimated cost of
So3', and that sewers be constructed along
the north side of l. street northwest he
tween vermont avenue and 18th street, at
an estimated cost of S910. both charseable
10 the current appropriation for main and
pipe sewers.
Evening star., 1902-01-16
MANASSAS OPPENHEIMER DEAD.
Prominent Hebrew Passes Away mt
the Age of Etghty-Ftve.


Mr. Manassas Oppenheimer, the oldest
of the early Jewish settlers in Washington
died last night at the residence of his son.
Simon Oppenheimer, 1i06 18th street north
west. at the age of eighty-five.
Mr.. Oppenheimer came to this city ir
1s45 and at once interested himself in or
ganizing the Washington Hebrew congrega-
ton, he being one of the charter members,
and remained with it until twenty-five years
ago. Then, on account OF ritual changes,
he organized the synagogue at 9Th and G
streets northwest, in which he worshiped
until his death. He was also connected
with all of the charitable organizations of
the city, and was Jealous in work of this
nature. His devotion to good deeds toward
humanity was well known. Not only in a
pecuniary way, but in good advice did he
aid his fellows.
His funeral will take place from the resi-
dence of his son Friday morning at 1890
o'clock.
Evening star., 1902-01-16
Election of Officers.

AT meeting of the board of directors of
the Union Trust and Storage Company, yes
terday afternoon, Mr.. E. ]. Stellwagen was
reelected president, Colonel Jas. G. Payne,
first vice president; MIR. George E. Ham'l-
ton, second vice president and trust officer;
Mr.. Geo. E. Fleming, secretary, and Mr.
Chas. s. Bradley. treasurer. The follow
ing executive committee was elected: E. j.
Stellwagen, Jas. G. Payne, Geo. E. Hamil-
ton, F. b. Mcguire and j. H. Small, jr.
Evening star., 1902-01-16
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW,

Steamer Norfolk for Fortress Monroe and
Norfolk at $40 pm.
Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon
at 10 In and 1:45 pm.
Trains leave Pennsylvania avenue and
1373 street for Alexandria and Arlington
every half hour. Mount Vernon, hourly,
10 m. to pm.
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge for Arlington
and Fort Myer every half hour; Falls
Church hourly. See schedule.
Evening star., 1902-01-16
Business Mems Axsociation

The arrangements for the regular month
ly meeting Of the Business Mems Associa-
ton. to be held at Barton's tonight at s
O'Clock, include an address by Mr.. Henry
T. Davis of the District bar, who will
speak on the personal tax question. Pa
pers upon this subject will be read by Mr.
r. H. Warner and others, and report
thereon will be submitted from a special
committee of which Mr.. L. NJ. Saunders is
the chairman ~
Evening star., 1902-01-16
victor Herbert a. a Conauc,o-

known in this country as great cello
player and as composer of the most musi
cal of the light opera Of the period, it was
only after his second season with the Pitts
burg Orchestra as conductor that Victor
Herbert began to be talked about in the
same class with Arthur Nikisch, Wein-
gartner and Richard Strauss as a great
conductor. The Pittsburg Orchestra mas
been under Mr.. Herbert's direction now for
five seasons, and its position is at the front
OF contemporary organization in this co,In-
try. 1t is the only concert orchestra to
be heard in Washington this season.
The sale Of subscriptions close SATURDAY.
evening, and the sale of single seats begins
Monday morning.
Evening star., 1902-01-16
CItT PRICES

Frank f. Altemus 3 stores, 140S-10 P st.,
cor. 18th and W and 14th and Binney SITS
Guaranteed eggs. 25c doz.; finest ribbed
lamb chops, 1Sc. h.: fine print butter, 25c.
H.; Cal hams, &C. h.; lbs Santa Clara
prunes, &c; qts. navy beans, 25c.; best
cream cheese, lie. h.; packages shredded
goldfish 25c.; alb. box mustard, &C.; Camp
bells salad dressing, bottle, &C.; fine large
Cal. oranges, 25c. doz.; / gal. pure maple
syrup So: fine sardines in oil, per box, sc. ;
Armour's mild cured breakfast bacon, 12lac.
h.; rabbits, 1Jc
Evening star., 1902-01-16
Bar As.ociation Elect. Omcer..

Ofacers to serve during the ensuing year
have been elected by the Bar Association
OF the District of Columbia. as follows:
benjamin +. Leighton. president; J. H.
Gordon. hrst vice president; Hugh T. Tag
gart, second vice president; Charles III.
Cragin, treasurer, and Percivsl M Rrou,
secretary; members of the board OF di-
rectors, BENJAMIN f. Leighton, Charles III.
Crasln. Percival NJ. Brown. Leon Toh.
riner' NJ j: Colbert. b. S. Minor, E. III.
Thomas and j. A. MaedeI
Evening star., 1902-01-16
Cost of the Reichsanstalt.
o the Editor of The Evening Star.

Allow me to correct an error which mad
vertently occurs in my statement of the
cost Of the Reichsanstalt, in my eommuni-
cation in yesterdays Star on the Carnegie
Institute. The famous Imperial Institute
of Physics and Technics cost, besides the
land, in buildings and equipment 81, 900 000
instead of 100000, as stated. and the an
nual cost Of its maintenance by the govern
ment is about 100000, instead of 500 900.
FRANK SEWALL.
Evening star., 1902-01-16
commended for Bravery.

Major Sylvester, chief of police, has writ
ten to the District Commissioners. COM
mending Policemen J. T. Kennedy and w
J. Trussel of the 10th precinct for their
bravery in saving the lives of the family
OF Morris Roach in fire at the latter's
home.
Evening star., 1902-01-16
A Good Thing for the New Year

A Good Thing for the New Year,
The beginning of the year is good
time to start subscription to The
Saturday Star for some out-of-town
friend. One dollar prepays a sub
scription for one year any place In
the United States. Cuba, Philippines.
Porto Rico. Hawaii. etc. The daily
Star. by mail, 5000 year.
Evening star., 1902-01-16

Captain Boardman received word from
Pittsburg last night Of the arrest in that
city of Charles Mitchell. who is wanted
here on charge of going Off with $7O.50 Of
the funds of his employer. He was en-
ployed as head waiter at the Toledo cafe,
and one day in September. 1t is alleged, the
proprietor. Mr.. John Small. sent him to a
bank to deposit the money Instead of
leaving the money in the bank, it is
charged. he took 1t away with him.
Mitchelfs wife remained here until a short
time ago, when she went to Philadelphta
Detectives McNamee and HeIan invests
gated the case. and the former swore out a
warrant charging Mitchell with the theft
This morning Detective McNamee started
for Pittsburg to get the prisoner
Evening star., 1902-01-16

Make your money make money
S96 profit on s126 investment.
Weekly or monthly payments.
E. c. Rowzee, GIG Bond Building.
Evening star., 1902-01-16

The electrical engineer has recommended
to the District Commissioners that the
United States Electric Lighting Company
be requested to take down its overhead
wires in the alley in the rear of 1716 n
street and place them in a conduit recent
ly extended there
Evening star., 1902-01-16
Of Interest to Housekeeper.

In disposing of your furniture. carpets.
bedding, chairs, plate, ETC., send them to
G. g. Sloan & Co., auctioneers, 1907 G st.
where you will get the best results. Dron
postal or phone Main 146S-Advt