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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-29

The first meeting Of the X. L. c. r. Pro-
gressive Euchre Club was held at the
Misses Knots of Capitol Hill last evening,
Mr.. Jesse Hoyt Arnold being elected presi-
dent and Miss Halle Reeves secretary and
treasurer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-29

Miss Sadena E. Herbert and Mr.. Thomas
Frances McKeon will be married this even
Ing at o'clock The ceremony and the
large reception following it will take place
at Freunds. S15 10th street. The bride is
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. H. c. Her
bert.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-29
Mrs. Richard Chew returned this mornin
from New York and Philadelphia.

Mrs. Harriet Lane Johnston returned yes
terday from Europe where she passed
most enjoyable summer. She went abroad
in the early spring, being invited by King
Edward to witness his coronation. AS the
Prince Of Wales and the guest Of her uncle
President Buchanan. she was his hostess
during his visit to this city.
Evening star., 1902-01-29
DIR. Gates Delivers Lecture.

DR.. Merrill E. Gates, secretary of the
United States board of Indian commits
sioners, and who was formerly president
of Rutgers and Amherst colleges, delivered
his lecture upon the theme "a Young
Mans Fortune the Power of WIFI before
an appreciatve audience at the Peoples S
Congregational Church, NJ street between
9th and 7th streets northwest, last evening.
Dr. Gates said that true fortune did not
consist in having riches thrust upon one.
Fortune thus acquired often passed away
rapidly. He thought Gen. S. c. Armstrong
was right when he said in an address to
the students at the Hampton Normal and
Industrial School that young colored men
ought to thank God for the advantage of
their disadvantages, for the very opposi-
ton which they encounter will develop in
them the potential energy to accomplish
results by the help4of resistance.
Seated upon the platform besides Rev. T.
NJ Nixon, pastor of the church, and DR..
Gates were Rev. DR.. S. NJ. Newman, pas
tor of the First Congregational Church:
Rev. A. c. Garner, pastor of the Plymouth
Congregational Church, and Rev. D. E.
Wiseman, pastor Of the Lutheran Church
of Our Redeemer i
Among others in attendance We're Rev.
DR.. F. ]. Grimke pastor of the Fifteenth
Street Presbyterian Church; Prof. T. w
Fairchild of Howard University and R. S.
Smith of the local bar.
Evening star., 1902-01-29
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR DRILL.
A Washington COmmandery to Par
ticipnte in New York Event.

ticipate In New York Event.
Columbia Commandery, No. 2, Knights
Templar, Eminent Commander John j.
Narrower commanding, will leave here to-
morrow morning at 10 o'clock on a special
train over the Baltimore and Potomac rail-
road for New York where the members
will be the guests of Palestine Comman-
derry. No. 1s, of New York city for a brief
period. The Washington knights will be
quartered at the Murray Hill Hotel.
Thursday evening, January 3O Palestine
Commandery will holds its twenty-fourth
annual reception, which will take place at
the Metropolitan Opera House. In keeping
with it's usual custom of having an exhiht-
ton drill by Templars, Palestine honored
Columbia by requesting that the drill corps
of the commandery give fancy drill, as
well as the regulation drill. The corps has
been drilling faithfully under the direction
of Capt Charles Domer and Lieut. Benja-
min Parkhurst. The drill team will be Sc
lected from among the following:
Captain Charles S. Domer, First Lieut.
Benjamin Parkhurst, Second Lieut.. Thomas
Walker, H. A. Easterday, Charles Some
William Vonderheide, Fred. Sellers. Charles
B. Matthews. Edgar A. Nelson. Jackson F.
Blair, Arthur Hess, William H. Smith Lee
o OBrien, William Gentner Charles Bloomer
Coates, John ]. Costinet. James c. John
son, Clayton Simms, William D. Leissler
A. P. Meyers, Alex. Grant. Lincoln Bonn
berger. James Grav Thad. B. Sargeant
Salvatore Desio, Seaton w. TrunneHe and
Charles Long.
Evening star., 1902-01-29

terday. when fatally stricken. His niece
Mrs. William L. Dunlop, on her way down
town, had stopped to see him, and was with
him when he received the shock The dy-
ing physician endeavOred to give himself
hypodermic injection to relieve the pain,
but was unsuccessful. DR.. Louis Mackall,
ST.. who lives one block away, was imme-
which DR.. Peter had endeavored to admin
lister. DIR. Louis Mackall. jr., also arrived
in a brief space of time. but could not re-
store animation. According to the certifi-
cate death was due to angina pectoris.
The news of the sudden death caused
genuine regret, DIR. Peter having been a
favorite with a large number of people,
poor and rich alike. Had he lived until
February % he would have been siXty-two
years of age. having been born at the fam
lily home in Montgomery county in 1S40. He
studied medicine and graduated in 1852
from Columbian University, this city, and
Immediately began practicing the profess
sion. During the war he was surgeon in
the federal army, serving at one time in
the temporary hospital in the old Seminary
building on Both street, and also in the
hospital which was located in the Dunbar
ton Avenue NJ. Z. Church, serving until the
closed of the war.
April 23, 1867, he married Miss Martha
Custis Kennon. the daughter of Mrs. Bev-
erly kennon. His wife died suddenly about
ten years ago, leaving five children-four
sons and one daughter-all of whom are
grown.
Besides being a member OF the Medical
Association of the District and the District
Medical Society. DR.. Peter belonged to the
Masonic fraternity. In the medical asso-
but of late years he but seldom attended
the meetings
Evening star., 1902-01-29
Funeral of Norfolk Payne.

The body of Norfolk Payne, the young
employe of the Anacostia freight yards
who met his death as the result of being
crushed between two cars there few days
since. was removed today to the home of
his mother, Mrs Daniel Webster, near
Twining City. His funeral will occur to-
morrow afternoon at 1880 o clock from the
Emmanuel Protestant Episcopal Church at
Anacostia- Rev. w. G. Davenport will Of
ficiate and the interment will take place at
St Barnaby, Md. The young man had ac-
cepted position at the freight yards but
a few days before he was hurt His father.
Edward Payne, was killed In q runaway
accident on Nichols avenue about seven
years ago. q
Evening star., 1902-01-29
PLANS FOR IMPROVEMENT.
Bowling Alley and Club House Exten-
sion PropOsed.

The plans for the erection Of bowling
alley in connection with the Takoma Club
and Library have been approved by the
committee in charge of the work and the
officers and board of directors of the club
and the contracts signed. The extension of
the club house on Oak avenue was COM
menced this morning by the owner of the
building, who is one of the board of di-
rectors of the club. The new feature Of the
club is expected to cost about $3.50. the ex-
tension to the club house 81 600.
The committee in charge of the erection
Of the bowling alley is composed of Messrs.
DR.. A. v. Parsons, chairman: William E.
Dyre DIR. w. c. Palmer Casseu Severence
and Lawrence Wilson. jr. According to
the plans the club house viii be extended
fifty feet beyond the present building. The
entire length of the building will be sixty
five feet, with a width of sixteen feet. con-
structed of brick. The entrances will be
from the double parlors and from the shuf-
| fie board room.
Mr.. ]. Vance Lewis of Maple avenue will
| leave in a few days for Yuma, Ariz., where
he will be Joined by his sons, Charles and
| William, already in the west.
Miss Mertie l.. Follmer of Carroll avenue
! left yesterday for an extended trip to Nor
folk, Va. She will return after a short
visit in New York city.
The residence of the Misses Bitter on Oak
| avenue was the scene recently of a social
meeting, under the auspices of the Ladies
Aid Society of the Takoma Presbyterian
| Church. The program of the evening had
old-time features, with ancient costumes
and songs. Among those who took part in
the evenings entertainment were: Mr.. and
| Mrs. j. N. Webb, Mr.. and Mrs. Z. Z. Blod-
gett Miss Mildred p Dyre, Miss Mary
! Campbell, Mrs. j.. K. Depue, Mr.. Harry
Campbell, Mr.. Norman jackson and Mr..
Byron Blodgett, accompanist. At the con-
clusion of the program refreshments were
] served.
| Mr.. Cassell Severence of Carroll avenue
has returned from Yuma Ariz.
| Postmaster Enoch Maris of Carroll ave-
| nue. has returned from Indianapolis Ind.
| where he had been summoned recently on
| account of the serious illness of his father
Evening star., 1902-01-29
LOCAL MENTION.
AMusEMENTs TONIGHT.

Aeademy-"Are You a Buffalo?
Bijou-La Belle jada, burlesque and
vaudeville.
Chase -Wilfred Clarke and polite vaude-
VILE.
Columbla-"King Dodo."
Kernan's-Scribners Gay Morning Clio
ries."
Lafayette-Bellows Stock Company In
"Quo Vadis''
NationaI-E. S. Willard in 1.-The Cardi-
nal"
w. L. l. Armory HalI-Pure food show.
Congregational Church-Song recital by
David Bispham.
Evening star., 1902-01-29
NAVY YARD LEAVES.
Difference of Wish in Regard to Their
Extension.

The Washington navy yard employees are
divided on the question of annual leave.
Last year they obtained fifteen days an
nual leave, and there is bill now pending
in both houses of Congress which gives
them fifteen days additional. 1t is over this
last proposition that the disagreement is
caused, some favoring, others opposing ex-
tension.
The members Of the International ASso-
citation of Machnists have agreed to reso-
lutions stating that they oppose any addi-
tional annual leave.
Various reasons are given for this action.
The men say that they do not wish to in
terfere with the eight-hour bill. A delega-
ton, however, has communicated with the
House committee on naval affairs and eX-
planned that they do not want the addi-
tional leave for the reason that they fear
it will interfere with their permanent en-
ployment. They called attention to the fact
that private contractors are bidding for
the work, and if the government has &c
add the additional cost of paying its men
thirty days annual leave the private con-
tractors will make such a showing that
the work will go to them.
There has also been a delegation of mer
who do not -agree with this view at the
Capitol to urge the passage of the bill. This
delegation claims that the members of the
machinists' organization do not represent
a majority of the employees that will be
affected. They also have adopted resolu-
tions which state that as the international
Association Of Machinists has disapproved
of bill before the House and Senate te
grant fifteen additional days leave of alb
sence to navy yard and arsenal employees
and as such association only represents
about third Of the working force of the
Washington navy yard, the remaining two
thirds being a majority, protest agains
their action as unfair to them. They alsC
request the passage of said bill
No action has as yet been taken by tn,
committees in charge of these bills
Evening star., 1902-01-29
Committed to reform School.

Daniel Johnson, colored, sixteen years
old, who was paroled from the reform
school in December, was returned there
today by Judge Kfmball. Daniel had been
brought into court on vagrancy charge,
and a policeman told the judge that a lot
of bread and milk had been missed from
doorways in the neighborhood of Pryor's
court. He also stated that Daniel had been
seen with bread and milk several times
lately.
George Lightfoot, coIored, seventeen
years old, was also sent to the reform
school by Judge Kimball. Moses Light
foot, uncle Of the boy, informed the court
that the boy had been going in bad COM
pany and kept late hours.
Evening star., 1902-01-29
All Baba Club Meeting.

Artists and Bohemians made merry last
night at the Ali Baba Club 1920 New York
avenue northwest. The rooms were artisti-
cally decorated for the occasion. On the
walls were displayed many creations in
paint and oil, the work of the members.
Among the more noteworthy paintings on
exhibition were w. 7. Norton's landscapes
in oil, Miss Schoenborn's landscapes, Miss
Mckee's water colors, Miss Lowenstein 8
sketches in black and white, Mr.. Feree'
water colors, Mr. Davis portraits, Miss
Weide's water colors, Miss Porter's water
colors. Miss Clemens studies of heads, and
Miss Clynda Ford's studies on china The
officers of the Ali Baba Club are: Mr.. W. T.
Norton, president: Miss Nellie VERDE vice
president; Miss NJ. p. Mckee, secretary;
Mr. Fred Albert, treasurer, and Mr.. Fora
ker. librarian.
Every one present at last nights enter
tainment voted the ''at home of the Ali
Babas a complete success.
Evening star., 1902-01-29
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Church Improvements Ordered

Church improvements Ordered.
The fourth quarterly conference of the
official members Of the Anacostia Metho-
dist Episcopal Church took place last even
ing in the church. Rev. DIR. Naylor OF
Washington presided and the attendance
was large. Regular business was disposed
Of and the special matter of the compile
tion Of the auditorium of the church was
called up. 1t was unanimously decided to
proceed with the improvements contem-
plated, which will cost about $4,000 and
the trustees were authorized to raise the
funds necessary for the finishing Of the
work. The building committee that is to
have charge of the matter was announced,
as follows: Rev. c. o. Isaac, chairman;
Messrs- c. F. Watson, James H. Dony. ].
w Barse, c. F. Linger, Arthur B. Suit
and George W. King, jr. The conference
requested that Rev. c. o. Isaac be re-
turned to the church as pastor for the
sixth term, and passed a like resolution
regarding Rev. DR.. Naylor for the position
Of the presiding elder of the district
Evening star., 1902-01-29
The "Charity Boy"

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
IL your stirring reply to Senator Dubois
cheap sneer at the West Pointer as
charity bey,' you say of the congressman
who appointed General Ulysses S. Grant to
the United States Military Academy that
the Representatives name is unknown to
the general public, and survives only in
the memories of the charity boy who
never forgot a friend This is true, but
the name of Thomas L. Hamer was known
and honored for its own sake in his day. A
native of Pennsylvania, he went to Ohio at
an early age, taught school, read law. was
admitted to the bar, and became one of the
leading lawyers of his adopted state. After
serving several terms in the state legfsla-
ture, during one of which he was speaker.
he served three terms in Congress, from
1888 to 1885, during which time he appoint
ed Grant a charity boy at West Point.
Hamer was an ardent democrat. When the
MeXican war broke out he enlisted as a
private, but was appointed a brigader gen.
era1 of volunteers Immediately. He was
engaged at Monterey and after General
William o. Butler of Kentucky was disa-
bled by a wound commanded his division.
He died at Monterey on December 2. 1916.
Congress, in recognition of his gailantry,
presented sword to his nearest male
relative General Hamer stood so high as
a democratic leader that, had he lived, he
would have been in all probability the nom-
tnee of his party for President in 1S4S or
1852
Senator Dubois cheap sneer appears all
the cheaper because it was made in refer
ence to a gallant soldier and gentleman
who has reached his present high rank
without having received in his youth the
advantage of a West Point education. Born
in Michigan, General Lloyd Wheaton enter
ed the volunteer service as an enlisted man
| in April, 1861 and served through the
| civil war, reaching the rank of lieutenant
| colonel and brevet colonel. He was com
| missioned captain in the regular army
| in July, 1861. He gained his star by faith
| full service In peace and gallant conduct fl
| war. EDWARD WRIGHT BRADY.
Evening star., 1902-01-29
bank Directors Organise.

The newly elected board of directors OF
the Washington Savings Bank met yester-
day and organized by electing L. M. Saun-
ders, president: o. G. Staples, T. H Ander-
son, J. Louis Loose and Henry F. Wood
ard, vice president; Charles H. Davidge
treasurer and cashier, and j. F. B. Golding
assistant cashier.
The directors chosen at the previous meet.
ing Of the stockholders were L. M. Saun-
ders, o. G. Staples, T. H. Anderson, c. w
Ridley, c. H. Davidge r. S. Lacey, Samue
Knox r. E. Doan, p B. Chase. J. Louis
Loose, F. Mertens, H. F. Woodard, Ma
thaniel Mckay. r. H. Graham, R. J. Trace
WELL Samuel Ross, H. H. Darnetlle, Thomas
E. Waggaman and Thos. H. Hall.
Evening star., 1902-01-29

clan. His triumphal tour through Great
Britain and his4aeeagnition and decoration
by Englands n1pna Eeh has set the seal OF
definite approval upon the March KING
on the other side of the water. Sousa
played just three menths IN Great Britain,
giving I'D concerts TN twenty-eignt dlhef-
.ent cities. includina1 thirty-one IN Lonaon
alone, where hewss the musical sensation
of the season. II waIl be good news to the
countless admirers of Sousa, OF his music
and of his band to learn that his famous
organization will be{ {heard here in concert
at the Columbianext Sunday evening, and
the seats go onkssals in the morning. MI.
Sousa will present three soloists, ALREADY
known at his coKcerhs. Maude Reese-Davies,
soprano; Miss dorothy Hoyle, who returns
after two years stady with Sauret, and
Arthur Pryor, "the ;Paganini of the from
bone"
THE BURTON HOLMES LECTU RES
Burton Holiness the eminent lecturer on
travel is now In his ninth season, which
In every way promises to be the most sue
cessful of his career Although young
man he has attained a prominence as
lecturer seldom reached by any one other
than his famous predecessor, MI John l..
Stoddard The friendship which existed
between these two gentlemen, formed at
Oberammergau in 1890, and ripened by fire.
quent meetings in distant parts of the
world and at home in succeeding years
proved of the utmost advantage to the
younger lecturer, for the retirement OF
NAT Stoddard some five years ago, ne
practically nominated Mr.. Holmes as his
| legitimate successor. Although Mr.. Holmes
at that time had created for himself an en-
Vlapie position as a platform speaker,
| stiH, he had never been heard to any great
| extent in the larger cities of the east, but
| upon his learning of Mr.. Stoddard's retire
| ment the latter gentleman and his mana
| gers gave Mr.. Holmes every possible assist
ance AT the Columbia five Tuesday after
neons, beginning February Is. Subjects,
| st Petersburg Moscow Siberia, y
"Pekin," Seoul, the Capital of Corea."
FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES
Washington Aerie No-125 Fraternal Order
OF Eagles, will give its first annual benefit
Tor the charity fund at the New National
/ fheater Sunday evening, February 2. The
| program includes Alice ]. Shaw and twin
! daughters, whistlers; Emma Carus, the fe-
! male baritone; James Richmond Glenroy,
| the man with the green gloves; Montague
| and West, refined musical artists; John t.
| sullivan, Lafayette Stock Company; Katie
| V. Wilson, operate singer: John P. Rogers,
| hasso solotst; H s.. Whitney; Susie Roca-
mora, Soprano W. A. Morsell, in his mimi
table Interpretation of coon melodies; Geo,
! w. Harvell. in an original mariOnette nov
| city; Brother Matt ]. Kennedy, comic songs
| and sayings; Anita Cluss, Americas IA
| Vor1te harpist; Prof. Holmes, Madrid Trio
| Mr.. Yount and Mr.. Holt and a church
| choir quartet, composed of the favorite vo-
calists, Mrs. Margaret Nolan Martin, Mrs
Blanche Mattingly Rogers, Chas. E. Myers
and Jas. ]. Nolan.
Evening star., 1902-01-29
Anacostia and Vicinity,

John Tabbs, colored, thirty years old
living on Stevens avenue. Hilsdale, while
working on the steam railroad on the
grounds of ST. Elizabeths Asylum for the
Insane was caught between two cars yes
terday and was injured. He was able to
go to Hillsdale. where he received medi-
cal treatment, after which he went to his
home.
Extensive improvements are under Way
at premises No. 22O Monroe street, owned
by city parties, preparatory to being
leased.
Rev. DR.. D. P. Seaton delivered an ad-
dress before the congregation of Campbell
A. NJ E. Church, Nichols avenue. last
evening, his subject being "The HOLY
Land"
Evening star., 1902-01-29
Approves the Bill.

The District Commissioners have receiv-
ed from Mr.. Andrew B. Duvall, the city
solicitor, an opinion on Senate bill No. 1906
For the relief of George W. King" The
object of the bill is to relieve parts Of GER
tain lots in Georgetown from the operation
of the act Of Congress entitled IAN act to
restrict the ownership of real estate In the
territories to American citizens" approved
March 3, 1887, commonly known as the
alien law Mr.. Duvall states that the prop
erty was purchased in 1890 by one Patrick
Mahon then an alien. George W. King
the applicant for relief. it appears, now
owns the property, having acquired it by
means Of conveyance from Mr.. Mahon
Mr. Duva1l says that there fs no apparent
reason why the bill should not receive the
recommendation Of the Commissioners.
Evening star., 1902-01-29
Lunacy Proceedings.

Petitions were filed in the Supreme Court
of the District of Columbia yesterday by
the District Commissioners, through Attor-
ney A. Leftwich Sinclair, relating to the
sanity of the following: Richard Offut.
Mary McDonough, Julia Young, Alice Scott,
Minnie Lewis, Maggie Preytor and George
Douglass.
1t is alleged that all Of the parties men
toned are of unsound mind and are not
proper subjects to be at large in the Dis
trict.
After considering the petitions Justice
Anderson signed orders appointing physi.
clans to examine the alleged lunatics. The
physicians are directed to appear in court
Friday next at 1 o'clock and testify as tc
the result of the examinations. The hear.
ings will take place in the room Of Crimi.
nal Court No 2.
Evening star., 1902-01-29
FUNERAL SERVICES FRIDAY
LAST RITES OVER THE REMAINS OF
DIR. PETER.
Was a Surgeon In the Union Army
During the Civil War
His Career.

The funeral of DR.. Armistead Peter, VINO
died suddenly yesterday afternoon at MS
residence southeast corner of 31st ana y
streets will be held Friday afternoon from
his late residence. Religious exercises VIII
be held at O'Clock at the chapel in oak
Hill cemtery. Rev. Alfred Harding, DID,
rector of ST. Paurs Episcopal Church, '23d
street below Washington circle, will con-
duct the services The interment will be
private. The pallbearers who Will be IN
innate friends of the deceased physician
have been named, but the list cannot be
made public until all have signitied their
ability to be present.
DIR. Peter had just returned from his
morning round of duty among his patients
and was seated in his office, as stated yes
Evening star., 1902-01-29

The young people of the First Baptist
Church held meeting last evening, the
first of series to be he'd under the ans
pices of the society. The meeting was ad-
dressed by Mr.. Geo c. Maynard of the
National Museum on "Marconfs Late Ex-
periments In Wireless Telegraphy" A
piano solo by Miss Atwood and a tenor
eolo, My Dreams by Mr.. Frank Shipe.
completed the program.
The young people have recently reorgan-
lied along new lines. Meetings have been
planned for Tuesday of each week during
the winter and spring.
Evening star., 1902-01-29
Boy Fined Seven Dollars,

Walter Leonard, sixteen-year- white
boy, was in the juvenile court yesterday af-
ternoon ON two charges-riding a bicycle at
a greater rate Of speed than twelve miles
an hour and not having bell attached to
the machine.
"A policeman: told Judge Kimball that the
young man exceeded the speed limit on 1
street northwest Saturday last When the
boy was stopped, the officer said, there was
no bell alta ched tot the Wheel
Leonard explained that he borrowed the
wheel to go han. errand. but had no inten-
ton of violating any law. A fine of ST
which the court imposed was paid.
Evening star., 1902-01-29
photoxraph of Morit. Arre1der.

Capt Boardman received a photograph
this morning of Moritz Affelder, the young
man who is alleged to have forged the
name of Senator Beveridge to three checks
which were passed in this city. The pho
tograph came from Philip Deitsch, chief Of
police of Cincinnati, where the young man
is under a charge of forgery. When ar
rested in the Ohio city Affelder gave his
name as Cornelius Won Hoffey, and said
his home was in New York.