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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14
Grand Visitation.

Little Falls Lodge of Good Templars had
an official visit last Friday. evening from
officers Of the Grand Lodge Large dele
cations from Perseverance, Capitol Hill and
Silver Star Lodges were also present. The
visitors were given a reception and made
welcome in a brief address by Joseph H.
Barnes, presiding officer. The regular rou-
tine was followed, after a brief social ses-
sion, by official reports and addresses. Mrs
A. H. Frear presided at the piano.
Reports, noting the efficiency of the local
officers. and supplemental by Instructive re-
marks. We're made by John Bryson, G. S.;
Morgan McCathren, acting G. NJ, and
Henry Speake, G. G. Addresses We're made
by S. w. Russell. G. c. T.; 1. L. Corby, G..
G.: Miss Laura Bryson, acting G. V. T. :;
Mrs. Frear, acting G. S. and T, and Mrs
Nettie Cole, grand chaplain. and by Chief
Templar John B. Hillman and James T
Rolf of Perseverance Lodge: Miss Nettie
Speake, acting G. D. NJ, Of Capitol Hill
Lodge; Messrs. Ellis, Shoemaker. Parks,
Blackford and st. John. from Silver Star
Lodge, and Messrs. Barnes, Thomas Bin
sted and Mr.. and Mrs John Sherier of
the home lodge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14
HIS INITIAL SERMON.
DR.. Ferguson Greets New Practitioners
at Wesley M. E. Church.

Rev DR.. w. NJ Ferguson, the newly ap-
pointed pastor of Wesley NJ z. Church.
was greeted by large congregation yester-
day morning, when he delivered his initial
sermon to members of that church. He
held the close attention of those present
during his discourse
In commenting on the ministry of men, Dr.
Ferguson said:
There are objections to the ministry of
men. The man who goes to work must
expect to be objected to. The very SIM
plicity and directness of the gospel has
been assailed; the very things that give
the gospel force have been objected to by
men. The most discouraging thing that
comes to q minister is the indifference of
men. I would rather have a man bristlng
with arguments against Christianity than
have him Indifferent to himself. Fact is
the best argument to bring to mankind
"A fact Is its own argument and will COM
pei acceptance. The close study of Christ
Is the answer to all objections Men can
not be Indifferent when they come to
Christ. He makes them to see as never
before. Men are alienated from Christ be-
cause they do not come close enough to
Him. The world moves between Christ and
them, and, like a cloud, they see Christ
through the world"
In closing, DR.. Ferguson made an earn
est appeal to the congregation to support
him in his ministry of the charge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Junior Glass Smoker.

The smoker of the junior class of the
Columbian Law School at the New Will
lard Saturday evening was an enjoyable af-
fair Mr.. Ralph L. Smith of Pennsylvania
president of the class, was master of cere-
monies, and Judge Stanton j. Peelle of the
Court of Claims, a member OF the Column
bian Law School faculty, was the guest of
honor.
Mr.. Jess p. Hawley of Idaho responded
to the sentiment THE Class" The Fac
uIty was the subject of toast given by
MI Ben l. Rich of Idaho. Mr.. F. L.
Dawson Of New Jersey was assigned the
subject The Young Lawyer" Mr. Charles
H. Ninders of Illinois spoke of The
Strenuous Life Mr.. Richard D. Engel
OF Massachusetts responded TO the senti-
nent Our Profession" and Mr.. Charles
Alexander Spirk of Iowa talked of ..The
Lawyer In Politics Home was the
subject of toast by Mr.. Almon c. KEEL
lcgg of Washington Mr. Dan NattberS
o. West Virginia was the prophet of the
evening and spoke on In Future" Mr.
c. T. Clark of Washington resnonded 70
the sentiment Athletics"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14
TREATS OF IDEALS.
Representative Shallenberger's Ad-
dress Before Junior CONGRESS.

The Junior Congress OF Columbian Uni
versity heard an address from Representa-
tive Ashton c. Shallenberger of Nebraska
Saturday night on what would you do il
you were twenty-one?" His advice excited
much discussion among the students and
evoked hearty applause
His first step were he twenty-one years
old, he said, would be to go west. Then he
would enter politics. What party a young
man entered did not much matter. He was
almost certain to ally himself with the par
ty not in power, that party being practical
ly certain to be for the time the party OF
ideals.
Nations, like men, are idealists Exam
pies of this national devotion to ideals were
offered today in the Philippines and South
AFRICA. The peoples of those small nations
were hghting against greater powers for
what they thought to be right, and infants
as they are among nations, they are will
ing to sacrifice everything for their cause.
Ihey were young. They were idealists.
America is today no longer young. A war
like the revolution could not occur today.
For, as America had grown from youth to
maturity, II had acquired wealth and lost
the illusions-beautiful as they were-of
early spring We had too much at stake
In dollars and cents. The revolution was a
struggle for an IDEAL and nation must be
tWenty-one to be an idealist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14
Ladies Celebrate an Anniversary,

d. The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Veteran
Volunteer Firemen's Association and
number Of guests had gala time at the
old Union engine house, 10Th and H streets
northwest Wednesday evening last. 1t was
the third anniversary Of the auxiliary,
which is composed Of the wives and lady
friends of the veterans. After the business
had been concluded the evening was given
up to social enjoyment.
Mrs. BERTHE Belt was elected president.
Mrs. Johnson, vice president; Mrs E. T.
Strobel secretary; Miss Alice V. Hummer,
financial secretary. and Mrs. Lowe, treas
urer. A huge birthday cake was presented
to the auxiliary by Mrs. Johnson after
which Miss DoLoyn gave piano solo and
Miss Grace Beard a recitation. Veteran J.
w. Thompson then addressed the president,
Mrs. Belt. complimenting her on her ad-
ministration of the executive office, saying
that her services were as fully appreciated
by the veterans as by the ladies, and In
behalf Of her associates presented her with
a handsome gold badge. Mrs Belt was
taken by surprise. but managed to express
her thanks in some appropriate remarks
Miss Edna Bobb followed with recitation,
Robert Strobel with a vocal solo, I'm DAYS
Of Long Ago. Miss Violet Murray with a
Potomac Flows" Veteran Frank Lewis
with The Flag Of the Free and a num-
Der of old-time songs. "Auld Lang Syne''
was sung. under the lead of Mrs e. T,
Strobel, who directed the exercises Mrs
Raity Of the auxiliary, assisted by mem
bers Of the association, served the company
with Ice cream and cake. The birthday
cake was divided among the members and
veterans and generous slices were sent to
several of those who were sick.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14
IT'S ANNUAL SESSION.
National Academy of Sciences to Meet
the 18th Instant.

The annual session of the National Acad-
envy of Sciences will open in this city to-
morrow, at 1870 am, to continue three or
four days. The business meetings will be
held in the mornings, and the afternoons
will be devoted to scientific meetings, open
to the public.
The public sessions will be held in the
lecture room of the National Museum
building, beginning at 9 pm. Many of the
papers to be read will be of considerable
public interest. The following is list of
the titles SO far received by the home sec
rotary: Evolution of the Titanotheres Ill.
Models and Restorations,'' Henry F. OS-
born; "Homoplasy and Latent Homology.
A Correction" Henry F. Osborn; "Evi-
dence that North America and Eurasia
constituted Single Geological Realm Dur
ing the Mesozoic and Cenozoic, and That
Close Correlations Can Be Established as a
Basis for Uniformity of Geological Nomen-
clature," Henry F. Osborn; "Psychophysi-
cal Fatigue" James NICK. Cattell; "On
ward L. Nichols; The Classification of the
Sciences" c. S. PIERCE; THE Postulates
Geometry C. s. PIERCE; THE Color Sys-
tenn" c. 8. PIERCE; Monograph of the
Bombycine Moths Of America, Including
Their Transformations; with Revision Of
the Known Genera. Part III. Sphingicam-
pidae," A: S. Packard; "spectra Of Gases
The Disintegration of Comets" Asaph
Hall; "A New Computation Of the Coeffi
clients of Procession and Mutation" Ira ID
sen Steiner introduced by Asaph HalD;
The Compulsory Introduction of the
French Metric System Into the United
States" William Sellers; Biographical Me-
moir OF Gen. ]. G. Barnard" Henry L. Alb
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14
ASKS FOR RELEASE.
Loss Sustained by Reason Of Advance
in Price Of Meat

AsSsSSSA
in Price Of Meat.
While the recent rapid advance in the
price Of meat and the meat trust are be-
ing discussed from a rational viewpoint,
the District Commissioners have lately been
called upon to pass on case based directly
upon the subject matter of the discussion.
Charles Carroll held contract in this city
to furnish meats to the Washington Asy
lum for one year. He at the same time en-
tered into an agreement to furnish meat to
the government for use at the National
Soldiers, Home and other institutions. Dur
ing the year there was a considerable in
crease In the price Of meats and Mr.. Carroll
was compelled to continue the contracts at
a loss. His property became involved, as
did that of his sureties Messrs. Santus
Auth and Meyer Loeb. The contractor con-
tinued to furnish meat at a loss until nine
months Of the contract time had expired
when he .defaulted on the contract. The
United States government, after hearing
the circumstances OF the failure, waived its
claim and did not prosecute the Sureties
The District Of Columbia, however,
brought suit and obtained a Judgment
against the sureties for $3.50. In the mean
time Mr. Loeb died and his estate was set
tied without any account being taken Of
the judgment. This left the entire burden
upon Santus Auth. His attorneys, Messrs
Heiskell and McLeran, therefore, have ap-
piled to the District Commissioners for re-
lief for their client Mr.. J. T. Petty, the
District auditor, has recommended that the
costs of the litigation and one-half the
amount of the judgment be accepted in set
Element of the claim. Commissioner Ross
is said the other Commissioners will do
likewise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14
Lacks the Top Coating.

The District Commissioners have received
a letter fom G. A..Armes of 1905 F street,
calling attention to the bad condition Of
Connecticut avenue extended from Oeve-
land Park to Grant road and Chevy Chase
Circle. The complaint was referred to Nor
ris Hacker. the superintendent of roads.
and in report to thee Commissioners he
says the portion OF the road complained of
Is evidently that which was recently
graded. The macadam bed has been replaced
but the paving stu lacks the top coating.
Under the terms aef the contract this top
covering is to be hid and rolled by the Dis
trict. At the present time the funds for
improving the roadwaysare practically ex-
hausted, and Mr.. sHacAer says it will not
be until after Jllys1 next that the road can
be put in the best condition. He hopes
that a special appropriation may be Sc
cured for the work The present condition
Of the road, though rough, Is endurable un-
der the circumstances. Mr.. Hacker thinks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
An Excellent Recital Given at the Ma
tional Theater

Last night proved that for a first-class
attraction Washington people will turn out
even on Sunday night, for there was good
audience at the National Theater to listen
to an excellent program interpreted by
three artists-Josef Hoffman,, pianist; Jean
Gerardy, 'cellist, and Fritz Kreisler violin
list The program opened with the Beet
hoven trio in B fiat major, Op. SO, each
movement Of which was played exquisitely.
Then came LISTS "Funerailles," played
with dignity, breadth and power by Hof-
mann, and at its conclusion he was called
again and again to the stage, but he re-
fused to play an encore. Gerardy played a
St. Saens concerto and showed not only his
technical mastery Of his instrument but
his keen power of Interpretation and his
ability to bring out a tone clear, smooth
and unusually sweet. Fritz Kreisler's offer
ings were a group including the Bach E
major preludium, Goldmark air in G ma
jor and Guiraud caprice in A minor. Each
selection was splendidy played, but in the
Goldmark air he played with exquisite feel
Ing and finish. In the caprice and in the
preludium his manual mastery of the vio-
lin was abundantly shown. Both Gerardy
and kreisler responded to the demand for
more enthusiastically made by the audi
ence. Hoffman, closed with group which
included st. SaenS' arrangement Of Glucks
"Alceste,' two Chopin studies, E major
and sharp minor; Wagner's "FeuerZau-
Der, and Liszts Rhapsody No. 6. In each
he displayed great technical skill and high
musical intelligence. The distinctness of
his enunciation was particularly noticeable
in the Gluck and Wagner numbers. AL
though 1t was eleven o'clock when the pro-
gram was concluded there was no diminu-
ton Of the enthusiasm which had been
manifested throughout the evening and
the audience waited for some minutes in the
hope that the young pianist could be in
duced to play an encore, but he couldn't be
persuaded
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14
The Friars and the Peace Treaty.

10 the E0ltor OF Inc Evening Star:
In The Star Of the 9th instant an editorial
headed The Friars and the Philippines"
states that 1T is expected that Judge Taft
will be able to start for his post within
few weeks Whether he shall return, as he
came, by way of San Francisco or by the
way of Europe, seems not yet to have been
decided. If the latter route is selected he
may stop for a brief period at Rome, and
confer with the Vatican authorities about
the still unsettled question of the holdings
of the friars in the Philippines
Article TX Of the treaty of peace between
the United States and Spain provides that
Spanish subjects residing in the territory
coded to the United States may remain in
such territory or remove therefrom. re-
tanning in either event all their rights of
property"
I'm case they remain In the territory
they may preserve their allegiance to the
crown Of Spain by making, before a court
OF record. within year from the date of
the exchange Of notifications of this treaty,
a declaration Of their decision to preserve
| such allegiance; in default of such declara-
ton they shall be held to have renowned
| it and to have adopted the nationality of
the territory in which they may reside"
Article XII provides that "Spaniards
siding in the territories over which Spain
cedes or relinquishes her sovereignty shall
be subject in matters civil as well GRIM
inal to the Jurisdiction of the courts of the
| country wherein they reside
Under this treaty, the friarS in the Philip
pines are either citizens of the United
States or of Spain. If they are citizens of
the United States, the laws of the United
govern, and nothing in these laws author
ICES the executive to send Judge Taft, or
any other person, to confer with the Vatican
authorities. The question to be settled with
the friars iS what title have they to any
lands in the Philippines? This must be set
tied by mutual agreement or in the courts,
and not by appeal to Rome. If, however,
the friars remain under the treaty Spanish
subjects, and that leaves any doubt as to
their rights of property, it would seem that
the Spanish authorities and not those of
the Vatican. would be the proper party to
confer with.
There has been good deal in the papers
about this government consulting the Vati-
can on the question Of the friars. But this
question: it seems to me, in view of the
provisions Of the treaty cited is one with
which no outside authority has any right to
interfere. JNO. B. BLOSS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14
Com. Borchgrevink Special Guest.

The president and board of directors of
the National Geographic Society enter
tanned at dinner Saturday night at the New
Willard. Commander C. E. Borchgrevink of
the Southern Cross antarctic expedition.
Professor w. ]. MCGEE was the POSTMASTER
and speeches were made by Justice Harlan,
Secretary Hauge of the legation of Sweden
and Norway, Senator Plat of Connecticut
and Admiral Dewey~
Those present at the dinner. in addition
to the above, were Alexander Graham Bell,
Mr.. Gilbert H. Grosvenor Mr.. F. " Co
vile, Mr.. 8. H. Kaufman. Mr.. Henry
Gannett, Mr.. David J. Hill. Mr.. c. ]. Bell,
Mr.. o. H. Tittman, Mr.. Arthur NJ Curdy,
Col. H. F. Bount Professor A. j. Henry,
Mr. Marcus Baker, Mr.. Angelo Heilprin,
Mr. George KEENAN,. Mr.. Willis L. Moore.
Representative E. ]. Hill of Connecticut,
Mr. Eastman, DR.. c. Hart Merriam and
Mr.. Clifford Pinchot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14
Programs of Coming Events.

The regular meeting of Perseverance
Lodge of Good Templars was held Satur-
day evening, Chief Templar Hillman pre-
siding. Arrangements were made for a
special entertainment next Saturday even
ing, when the lodge will be visited by Pho
neer Lodge of Falls Church. Plans were
outlined also for celebrating the 21st an
niVersary of the lodge. which will occur
the 10th of next month The program of
the evening. arranged by Miss Tennyson,
included piano solos by Miss Hartsock,
vocal solos by j. T. Rolf. a recitation by
Mrs. E. A. Chambers, and addresses by
Messrs. Daley. De Barnes, Bryson, Corby,
Russell and others
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon at
10 IN. and l 40 pm.
Steamer Norfolk for Fortress Monroe and
Norfolk at $50 pm.
Steamer Wakefield for Colonial Beach,
Wirt's wharf and intermediate landings at
z am.
Steamer Estelle Randall for Glymont and
river landings at $3.50 am.
Trains leave Pennsylvania avenue and
1872 street for Alexandria and Arlington
every half hour; Mount Vernon hourly, 10
am to pm.
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge for Arlington,
Fort Myer and Falls Church.
Seeing Washington observation cars leave
at 10 am, pm. and + pm.
Washington and Alexandria ferry steam
ers leave 9TH street wharf. See schedule
under Excursions as to time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14
GUILTY AS INDICTED.
Verdict by Jury in Case of McGoines
and Pulies

A verdict of guilty as indicted was re-
ported by jury in Criminal Court No.
late Saturday afternoon in the case of Rev.
George McGoines and Llewellyn w. Pulies,
both colored tried under an indictment al
leging conspiracy. The defendants were
charged with attempting to secure $500
from the Capital Traction Company in an
improper manner.
1t was claimed by McGoines that he did
not conspire to defraud the railway COM
pany. He signed paper at the instance Of
the assistant attorney for the corpora tion
he says, but did not known until later
that by the paper he agreed to give testi-
mony favorable to the company regarding
an accident, no matter what the facts We're
According to Pulies, he merely acted as at
torney for McGoines in an entirely legiti-
mate capacity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14
WESTERN HIGH SCHOOL,
Mr.. Chas. Moore to Speak Of Develop
ment of WASHINGTON.

At the request of Miss Westcott prin.
cipal of the Western High School, Mr.
Charles Moore will speak next Wednesday
evening in the hall IF tho Western High
school on the new plans for the develop
ment Of this city. A splendid series OF
stereopticon views will be presented on
this occasion, illustrating the lecture. The
Identification of this city is a subject that
has been studied thoroughly by Mr.. Moore
in connection with the park commission
which he has assisted in its work from its
inception. The lecture next Wednesday
evening will be open to the public without
charge
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14
Vestrymen Chosen.

AT the annual meeting of the Church of
the Incarnation the following vestrymen
were elected: Messrs. Chas. C. Norton
Chas- Maurice Smith. John l.. Newbold 7
Aivins Mayfield. Stirling Kerr, jr., w. d
Kerr, Col E. NJ. Dickinson and DIR. Sam
uel E. Watkins. The vestry elected C q
Norton, senior warden; Stirling Kerr ir
Junior warden; John l.. Newbold, treasurer:
j. Alvins Mayfeld, assistant treasurer: reg
istrar, DIR. Samuel E. Watkins; delegate to
diocesan convention, Stirling Kerr jr. and
Col E 81. Dickinson. alternate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14
Will Form Auxiliary.

A ladies' auxiliary to the Washington d.
vision of the National Association of Sta
tionary Engineers is under consideration by
the local chapter. A special committee on
the subject met yesterday at the associa-
ton hall, No. 1905 Pennsylvania avenue,
and read letter from George e. Reed. the
national secretary, and Mrs. Nellie E. Har-
ris, the national president Of the auxiliary.
The committee voted to recommend the
formation of the auxiliary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy-'Lost in the Desert"
Chase's-Performing seals and polite
vaudeville.
"Florodora."
Empire-Empire Gaiety Company and
vaudeville.
Kernan's-Dewey Extravaganza Com
eany.
Observation-Disclosures Stock Company in
a Midsummer Nights Dream
NatiOnaEHenry Miller in Darcy of the
Guards
Convention Hall-Masonic fair and expo
Sition.
516 10th Exhibition of articles per-
tanning to Abraham Lincoln.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14
MR. CLAUDY'S LECTURE.

Discusses Wagner's 'Ring Of the Me
belung" Before Saengerbund.
Mr.. Frank Claudy, president of the Wash
ington Saengerbund, last night repeated in
English his lecture Wagners Ring of
the Niebelung." The ground covered was
the same as that of his earlier lecture in
German on the same subject and the dis
cource reflected Mr.. Claudys deep interest
in the subject, his long study of Wagner
and his present thorough understanding Of
the great cycle of the Niebelungen Lied.
At the close of the lecture Mr. Claudy re-
ceived the congratulations of practically
every one in the audience.
The Saengerbund will celebrate next Sum
day evening the close of the present mu-
steal season and the anniversary of the
bund's foundation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14
In Social Session,

well-attended meeting of East Capitol
Council, No. 1905. National Union. was held
Friday evening. The meeting was presided
over by President Girouard, with Secretary
Dodge keeping the records. smoker fol-
lowed the regular business session, which
was enjoyed by large number of visitors,
including Messrs. Goldsmith and Bright of
the District of Columbia cabinet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14

Mrs. Rebecca Lane. colored sixty-five
years old. dropped dead on New York ave-
nue. northwest. near 9TH street about $50
o'clock Saturday night. Her home was at
I'LL 9Th street northwest. The body
removed to the mOTgue. Coroner hewitt
gave a certificate Of death from natural
causes and the remains were turned over
TO relatives
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14
Club Visits Baltimore

Members of the Blaine Invincible Club
headed by the president, Perry Carson,
went over to Baltimore yesterday and at.
tended services at the Ebenezer NJ E..
Church. which Mr.. Carson attended thirty
years ago. The sermon was delivered
by the Rev. Mr.. Morsell and addresses were
made by Mr.. Carson and others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14
Disfranchisement and Jim Crow Law,

Southern Disfranchisement and Jim
Crow Cars" Will be the theme Of discus
sion this evening at meeting of the Afro
American Council. TO be held at the Nine
teenth Street Baptist Church. Rev. Wal
ter H Brooks. d. D.. pastor, corner 10th
and streets northwest at s o'clock. The
meeting VIII be addressed by Dr. Robert
hepburn. Rev. Geo. w. Lee D. D.: Rev
Walter III. Brooks. ID. D.; Prof Jesse Law
son, Rev. b. j. Bolding and others