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The Daily soliphone., 1902-04-17
WILHELMINA'S ILLNESS.
The Queen oR the Netherlands Con- fined to Her Bed at Castle Loo
 Her Mother With Her,

The Hague, April 1.-The indispo- sition of Queen Wilhelmina, which, 1t was said, at first, was due to a sim pie cold, developed complications which has caused the queen mother to visit her daughter at Castle Loo.
The Daily soliphone., 1902-04-17
Feund Asphyxiated.

Austin, Tex, April 17.-C. E. Lang of Houston, state agent of the Hous- ton Ice and Brewing Co.,, was found dead in a local hotel Tuesday night The gas was turned on, but no mo, tive is known for suicide.
Evening star., 1902-01-25
CALEDoNIAN CLUB PROGRAM.

The 143d Anniversary of Bobby Burns
Birth Duly Celebrated.
The members and friends Of the Gale.
donian Club gathered at Typographical
Temple last night and celebrated the 143d
anniversary Of the birth Of Robert Burns
Addresses were made by several and q
large painting OF the famous poet which
occupied prominent place on the platform
was frequently referred to during the de-
livery Of the eulogies.
Mr.. A E. L. Leclie made an address on
Burns, during which he remarked: 81 am
going to talk Of him not as poet, but as
man, but he was the greatest poet the
world has ever known. Every year more
and more love him and study his works.
He was born in the low or middle class,
which was honest. Burns fought all diff
cultdes one after another until he accom-
plsahed his end.''
patriot Of the American type and had
done honor to all Scotland and all Scotch
men.
Mr.. crammond Kennedy spoke of the ma
tives of Scotland and their traits.
Rev. j. j. Muir, d. D., said he was down
for a talk on Scotland, but he had not been
previously made aware Of 1t. Mr.. Muir,
however, talked very entertainingly Of in
cidents and scenes he had witnessed in
the land of the Scots.
The following occupied places on the pro-
gram, and entertained during the evening:
Mrs. Helen Woodhead and Miss Maud
Woodhead, Mr.. George Mellis. Miss Mary
Mckenzie Byrne, Mr.. ]. H. Stevenson and
Miss Catherine Byrne.
At the conclusion Of the program refresh
ments were served. after which dancing
was in order
Evening star., 1902-01-25
HoNoRED HERo.s WIFE.
New WoMan's Auxiliary Named After
Mrs. Nelson A. Miles.


New WoMan's Auxiliary Named After
Mrs. Nelson A. Miles.
The Mary Sherman Miles Auxiliary, No.
8. comprising the wives. mothers. sisters
and daughters Of the members OF General
Nelson A. Miles Command, No. 1. Spanish
War Veterans. met last night at the office
of Adjutant General l. c. Dyer. 127 ID
street northwest. and. after electing perma-
nent officers, was mustered into the ma
tional body. Of which Mrs. John A. Logan
is president.
This new auxiliary ID named in honor
Of Mrs. Miles, wife Of the lieutenant gem
eral commanding the army. The muster
ing officers were Mrs. Flora A. Lewis
Miss Harriet e. Hawley aid Mrs. 8. Cliff
FORD Cox. The attendance was large, ana
those present entered enthusiastically upon
their duties.
The election of officers resulted as fol-
lows: President. Mrs. c. E. Ford; first vice
president, Mrs. A. E. Wilkinson; second
vice president, Mrs. X. NJ. Uilrich; chap
lain, Mrs q. s. Hyer: treasurer, Miss Ldl-
beth Gertrude Mitchell: guard, Mrs l.. NJ.
Huyck: color bearer, Mrs. 8. E. Blanchard: I:
corresponding secretary, Mrs. L. c. Dyer;
recording secretary, Mrs. o. 8. Wilkinson.
1t was decided that the installation Of the
new officers should take place next Thurs
day evening at the residence Of the presi-
dent Mrs. G. E. Ford, 6O7 Massachusetts,
avenue northeast, with Mrs. John A Logan
as installing officer. Mrs. Ford, Mrs. A.
d. Wilkinson and Miss Harriet E. Haw-
Mrs. Miles and notify her that the auxn-
larry had been named in her honor, and to
present her with resolutions adopted by the
meeting. A vote Of thanks was extended
TO the officers Of the national auxiliary
mony.
Evening star., 1902-01-25
MIR. JOHNSON WORSE.
Unexpected Change in the Condition
of Popular Government EmpIOye.

Unexpected Change in the Condition
of Popular Government Employe.
Mr.. James d johnson, who was injured
and printing, has suffered relapse, and the
attending physicians pronounce his condi-
ton to be critical. Conclusion of the brain
Is feared.
Johnson, who was an elevator conductor
at the bureau, while in the performance of
his duty accidentally fell distance of six
ty-nine feet, to the bottom of the elevator
shaft. When picked up he was found to be
unconscious.
The Emergency Hospital ambulance re-
sponded to quick call, and after the in
tured mans arrival at that institution he
was examined by Drs. Carr, Stewart and
Kune. who at the time believed his inju-
ries to be necessarily fatal.
After several weeks Of careful nursing.
however, his family and friends were in
formed by those in charge Of the patient
that all danger had passed, and that he
could safely be transferred to his home.
He continued to improve and several
weeks ago was taken for drive to the bu-
reau, Where he received a most cordial
greeting by Director Meredith and Mr.. Sui
livan, assistant director. All Of the en-
ployes of the bureau wished Mr.. johnson
speedy recovery and expressed the hope
that he would soon be able to resume his
duties. AS stated, however, after q lapse
Of three months, the effects Of the injuries
are likely to prove fatal.
Mr.. Johnson is a Mason, and was at one
time master of Pythagoras Lodge. He has
also held the exalted position of deputy
grand master of the Masonic order in this
CITY.
Evening star., 1902-01-25
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoRUNloN
ANNUAL MEETING OF FIRST coNeRE-
= GATIoNAL CHURCH SOCIETY.
Past work of Order Outlined I'm Presi-
dents Report - The Several
Local Societies.

The annual meeting OF the First Cougre-
gational Church Society was recently held
In this city. Among the reports submitted
by the auxiliary societies Is one from the
Senior Christian Endeavor. made by Pres
ident c. r. Ball The report. in part, is as
follows:
The society has increased in financial
strength rather than in numbers this year
There are now sixty-three members on
the rolls, about the same number as last
year.
The lookout committee keeps a watch
ful eye over the members. seeks out the
strangers and invites them to the meet
ings. Two pews.- known as c. E. pews,
are reserved in the church auditorium es-
pecially for strangers.
The calling committee visits new men,
bers. and. in connection with the social
committee which gives a monthly social
session, endeavors to make all members
acquainted.
THE music committee gives material
aid to the prayer meeting committee at the
meetings, while the good citizenship COM
mittee helps in the work OF the Anti-Saloon
League. The good literature committee
supplies the church reading room and for
wards old magazines to different homes
throughout the city.
The missionary committee has organ
lied class for mission study of China,
ana soon hopes to install a missionary IL
brary. This committee holds meetings at
Fort Myer, the Veterans Temporary
Home, Fourteenth Street Mission, Bruen
Home and the Noll House.. their new So
cial settlement at 500 LIST street northwest,
where 1t has organized several clubs.
over $500 has been raised for mis-
sionary work and other expenses. Last
Christmas the Y. p s. C. E. took charge
OF five families, supplying them with pres
ents. The payment Of one $500 bond OF
the church debt has been assumed by the
society
THE intermediate c. E. Society of the
First Congregational Church is rehearslng
for cantata to be given Friday, January
81. the money raised to be devoted to help
ing pay the $500 bond assumed by the Y.
p. g. c. E.
The following have been elected officers
of the c. E. Society Of Howard University:
President, Thomas Frazier; vice president,
Miss Hattie Hubbard; corresponding Sec
retary, j. B. Allen; recording secretary, N.
j. Call; treasurer, Miss Lucy Carey; IL
brarian, John Sabo; union delegate, Olda
Taylor.
Mr.. Pickens. the president of the union,
Is to speak to the society this evening on
THE Relation of the Society to the Union"
The Vermont Avenue Christion Church
held the first Of series of century So
cials" Friday evening, January 10. Others
will be given at intervals during the sea-
son.
Evening star., 1902-01-25
Bill of InterpIeader Filed.

A bill of interpleader has been filed by
Ella s. Reese, through Attorney E. H.
Thomas. against Eliza Williams, Edward
S. Williams, William c. Williams, Anna
May Williams, Charles Henry Williams and
Mary X. E. Potbury, the widow and chill
dren of the late Conrad Williams and Hem
ry Ruppertus.
The complainant is the trustee of a GER
tain piece of property in this city which
belonged to Conrad Williams The latter
died recently, leaving two alleged wills.
The object Of the bill Of interpleader is to
have the court determine which of the
wills is valid, and to decide whether the
petitioner should convey the property of
which she is trustee and which is valued at
about $4,000 to Mr.. Ruppertus or to the
widow and heirs Of Conrad Williams, or
whether the property Is to be considered a
part Of the estate of the deceased
Evening star., 1902-01-25
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Class SOcfable.

Bible Glass IA of the Junior department
of the Y. NJ. c. A. held a sociable last
evening at the home of Representative and
Mrs. James R. Mann Of Chicago. James
r. Mann, jr., a member OF the class, well
coined the boys as they arrived.
The early part of the evening was spent
In working out amusing puzzles, the work
of Mr.. VIII H. Conley. giving the boys
great pleasure. After refreshments Rep
resentative Mann. James E. West, teacher
of the class; H. v. Hamilton, Junior secre-
tary of the association. and Mr.. Clifford
Pierce made brief remarks appropriate to
the occasion. The remainder Of the even
ing was spent In playing games. which
were directed by Miss Rose Kahnweier.
Those present were Representative and
Mrs. James R. Mann, James R. Mann, jr.,
Miss Rose Kahnweiler, r. v. Hamilton,
Clifford Pierce, Will H Conley, John Nc
Kenny. president Of the class; Harry
Catching. secretary; Harry A. Aeheson,
Fred. Fiemming, Arthur Haw, John Haw,
Gouverner Hoes, Edward Paynter, Harri-
son Paynter, John Remey, Bennett Way
land, Hollyday Meads, George Magruder,
Valentine Woods and James E. West.
Evening star., 1902-01-25
Assembly Club Hold. Meeting.

An enjoyable meeting of the Assembly
Social Club, formerly the Assemblys In
strumental and Camera Club, was held last
evening at the home Of Mr.. ]. Stealey Elms.
310 street northwest After the transac-
ton Of regular business. the evening was
occupied In the rendition of social pro-
gram. one Of the interesting features of
which was the reading OF a paper by Mr..
Roy +. Carty. entitled the Casting of a
Great Lens and the General Manufacture of
In attendance were President Norman
Merillat, Secretary John Keller and
Messrs. Roy F. Carly, Stealey Elms.
George Wilson. Salvador Milane, Carol
Merillat and Robert Price,
Evening star., 1902-01-25
Anacostia and v,.,,,.

The playhouse at st. Elizabeth Asv1um
for the Insane was filled last evening when
Miss Bertha Frances Wolfe, reader. enter
tained with readings and impersonations.
Mrs. Mary NJ. Marrinan was the accom-
panist, and the ST. Elizabeth home orches-
ira assisted.
The authorities have been asked to In.
cate Nathan T. Sim, twenty years old
who, is stated to belong at St. Elizabeth,
Asylum for the Insane. It is said he was
on parole at his home and that he has
disappeared.
Mr. Harry Conrad, well-known member
Of the inside forceeof st. Elizabeth Asy-
lum, has been removed to Providence Hos
pital, where he has undergone a surgical
operation for appenaicitis, it is stated. He
is reported as doing well.
William Allen and John Baker were
brought to the police station last evening
by Officers Hagan and Stewart on charges
Of reckless driving on Harrison street They
were released ION collateral, and Iiverv-
man Perry subsequently, stated that he de-
sired to place a charge of cruelty to AMI
mails against them.e
Rev. WilliamiL. Moore of Frenchtown. N.
j., has returned home after a visit to Mr..
and Mrs. AlexanderEB. Garden Of Minneso-
ia avenue.
Evening star., 1902-01-25
Audubon soc,etx Mae.,,-

Arrangements are completed for the an
nual meeting Of the Audubon Society Of the
District of Columbia to be held at the CO.
lumbar University next Monday evening
On the conclusion Of the business meeting.
which will last until 8:15 o'clock. Mr. Harry
c. Oberholser of the Department Of Agri-
culture will deliver lecture on 1.-THE Pleas
ures and Advantages Of Bird Study" His
remarks will be illustrated with lantern
slides. This part of the meeting will be
open to the public without charge
Mr.. Oberholser's talk will be the first of a
series to be given during the season prepar-
atory to repetition later Of the field meet
ings that proved SO popular success last
year.
Evening star., 1902-01-25
Midwfnter Meeting of Bankers.

The midwinter meeting of the Bankers
Association Of the District will be held
Thursday evening at Bartons, and the COM
mittee of arrangements, consisting Of
Thomas Hyde, Lewis ]. Davis and A. K.
Paris. has decided upon a program of
brief speeches, to be followed by buffet
lunch and social hour. Three addresses
will be given, each about fifteen minutes
in length.
The subjects and speakers will be as fol-
lows: "The Negotiable Instrument Act" by
George c. Henning; THE Making of Dis
trict National Banks Depositaries for Dis
trict Funds by E. Southard Parker, and
1.-The Proposed Amendment to the Bank
ruptcy Act" by L. M. Saunders.
Evening star., 1902-01-25
illustrated Playing Cards.
On sale at c. & o. Office, 6O9 14th st.-Adv,
Missionary RaIlv

-.-s- Missionary Rally.
The Washington District Epworth League
has made arrangements for holding a mis-
sionary rally Monday evening, January 81,
at o'clock, at McKendree Methodist Epis-
copal Church Mrs. Benton H. Badley of
Lucknow India, will deliver the address on
missionary Work in India"
Mrs. Bailey has had twenty years of
active service in India, and has the reputa-
tion of being one of the most able speakers
in the United States on India. Her husband
died while on duty in that country several
years ago, and she now has a son there in
active work. She has Travelled throughout
the country, addressing large audiences in
all of the prominent cities.
Evening star., 1902-01-25
The Result of Accident.

Mrs Kate Barrett. sixty-five years old.
was found in her room at 1911 7th street
northwest yesterday in an unconscious con.
dition from the effects of illuminating gas
which she had inhaled. The Jet In her room
was open and she was lying on the bed.
Two policemen who were called to the
house forced open the door and found her
In the condition stated. They had her re-
moved to the Homeopathic Hospital. The
case was regarded extremely critical
when she reached the hospital, and 1t was
not until about midnight that she regained
consciousness
1t was stated at the hospital this morning
that Mrs Barrett was apparently out of
danger and the belief was expressed that
she will recover. The affair was undoubt-
edly an accident
Evening star., 1902-01-25
Booth Tucker and Brigade.

Commander Booth Tucker, leader Of the
Salvation Army in the United States, ar
rived in town last night on the special car
in which he and his brigade of musicians
have been touring the country.
Services will be held as follows: Satur-
day night, So'clock, Central Union Mission;
Sunday, II am, 8 and 8 pm, Columbia
Theater The principal service will be on
Sunday afternoon, when the commander
will deliver his great lecture. Love and
Sorrow" illustrated by groups Of living
pictures, with a background Of painted
screens in regular theatrical style. This
"a decided interest wherever it has been
rendered.
Accompanying the commander are Lieu
tenant Colonel and Mrs. Clifford, provincial
officer; Brigadier Cox, editor-in-chief Of the
Salvation Army publications; Staff Captain
Berriman and Ensign Guard.
Evening star., 1902-01-25
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

Qcademy-"On the Suwanee River"
Bijou-Burlesqe and vaudeville.
Chase's-Adgie's trained lions and polite
vaudeville.
Columbia-"Arizona."
Kernan's-Weber's Partisan Widows.
Lafayette-Beliows Stock Company In
"AH the Comforts of Home"
Mathematician Drew in THE Second In
Command"
w. L. /. Armory Hall-Pure Food Show.
For amusements see page ..
Evening star., 1902-01-25
EARLY MORNING FIRE.
Miss Craig Loses Personal Effects
Valued at $3.50.

Valued at $3.50.
Chief buttons firemen and the police OF
the first precinct did splendid piece OF
work at fire at No. SIC 18th street north
west about $3.50 O'Clock this morning. The
fire occurred on the third floor Of the
building In the rooms Of Miss Amanda
Craig. The contents Of her rooms were
destroyed, but the firemen succeeded in ex-
tinguishing the flames without soiling the
carpet on the floor below. Miss Craig was
so badly frightened that she was uncon-
scious when the police broke open the door.
She was found lying on the floor just in
side the hallway, having reached there
with a bundle Of clcthing under her arm.
She had evidently become exhausted when
she reached the door and was unable to
turn the key.
Miss Craig occupied the top floor of the
building, and the offices of DIR. McKeehan
are on the first and second floors. The
front room on the first floor is occupied by
the Potomac Building and Loan Associa-
tion, and there Is a barber shop in the
basement. In the rooms Of Miss Craig were
two oil heaters and one of these, 1t Is be-
lieved, caused the fire.
Frank Grant who lives at 1211 X street
northwest, was passing the house when he
noticed a blaze in Miss Craig's room. He
summoned Special Policeman Williams and
later Policemen Miller and Berman respond
ed to a call. They broke open the door
and rescued Miss Craig, and an alarm was
sent. No. engine company and chemical
company No. were upon the scene In q
short time and it is due to the quick work
Of those in charge that the building was
saved -. ;
The damage to the structure amounted to
less than $20O, and $3.50 is the amount Of
damage TO the personal effects of Miss
Craig. The young woman regained con-
sciousness soon after she was taken from
the building. and the officers escorted her
to Norris Hotel, at 18th and E streets,
where she donned her clothing and then
went to the home Of her friends.
Miss Craig Is employed in the bureau Of
engraving and printing. She reported to-
the police this morning that her jewelry,
including some diamonds, had disappeared.
1t is likely the jewels were thrown from her
room by the firemen, and the police search
ed for them in the debris, but failed to
find them.
There was no damage done in the building
except in the rooms Of Miss Craig.
Evening star., 1902-01-25

A. B. Duvall, the city solicitor, has re-
ported adversely to the District Commits
sioners upon the application Of Mrs. Mabel
de Mar for license for a novelty ball
game. He says:
Il am of the opinion that this scheme Is
not only gift enterprise within contempla-
tion of the law, but that 1t is also a scheme
for the distribution of prizes by chance
and therefore in the nature of a lottery and
within the meaning of the act of Congress
approved January 81, 1888, and of sub
chapter of chapter 10 of the code for the
District approved March 8, 1901. 1 believe
the application for license should be re-
fused
Evening star., 1902-01-25
Five and a Half Hour. to Old Point

Commencing February 10, a special vesti-
buled train, consisting of combination
coach, Pullman buffet and observation par
lor cars, Will be operated daily, except Sun
day, between Washington and Old Point
Comfort via Richmond and the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railway. Leave Washington 1851
am and arrive Newport News 4:1O pm.
Norfoik DAB pm, Old Point 4:40 pm Ex-
cursion tickets and seats will be on sale at
c. and o: ticket offices and at. B. and P.
Station.-Adyt
Evening star., 1902-01-25

KenilwOrth News.
The meeting Of the Kenilworth Citizens
Association held at the chapel Monday
evening was well attended, and various
matters of interest were discussed. The
next meeting Of the association will be at
the same place Tuesday evening. February
4, when it is expected addresses will be de-
livered by presidents Of other associations.
In some recent items from Kenilworth ap-
peared the statement that the flowing well
on the school house grounds was forty feet
deep. It should have read $50 feet deep.
The time for the completion of the Kenil-
worth school house has been extended to
March 15.
There was pleasant euchre party a few
evenings ago at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. w. Mallery, in honor of Mrs. Mallery's
sister, Miss Helen A. Place of Fishkill- ON
e-Hudson. N. Y. who is visiting at the
Mallery home. In the euchre contest Mrs.
John G. Hinkle won ladys first prize and
Mrs. Frank Brightwell lady's second prize
The gentlemen's prizes were won by DIR. P.
H. Steltz and Mr.. John G. Hinkle, respect
lively.
Evening star., 1902-01-25
Had Become pe.pondent.

Albert Sherwood, the young man who at
tempted to end his life yesterday by taking
rough on rats" at his home, No. s07 oath
street, has fully recovered. He reached
the Emergency Hospital before the poison
had done its deaaiy work. Sherwood had
been out Of employment recently and had
become respondent. Friends called to see
him at the hospital and this afternoon he
returned home,
Evening star., 1902-01-25

Called Here by Illness of Friends.
The dangerous illness Of Mrs. A. P.
Lacey at the National Homeopathic Hos
pital has called to this city her niece, Mrs.
j. Pierce Mcdaniel Of Denver, Col, and
her nephew, the Rev. Francis Theodore
Brown, pastor Of the First Methodist
Episcopal Church of Schenectady, N. Y.
Mrs. Mcdaniel is the guest Of Mrs. A. B.
Lacey at the Portner Falts.
The Rev. Francis Theodore Brown pas
tor of the First Methodist Episcopal
Church of Schenectady, N. Y, is in the
city, also summoned here because Of the
dangerous illness of Mrs. Lacey, his aunt,
and the Illness of his brother-in-law, Mr..
Frederick r. Sites of Harrisburg. Mr.. Sites
Is also in the Homeopathic Hospital.
Evening star., 1902-01-25
ASSESSMENTS AND BExrrrrs.
commissioners Recommeud Law ,
Sublect Of SYhdiNIslau

ssect oh s0Ooivtnton.
The District Commissioners have decided
to recommend TO Congress the passage Of q
law on the subject OF the subdivision OF as
sessments for special Dement'S, OF which the
Following is a draft:
BE IL enacted by the Senate and House
OF Representatives of the United States OF
America In Congress assembled, That the
Commissioners OF the District Of Columbia
are hereby authorized 10 apportion ali un-
paid assessments for special improvements
levied by The board OF public works. or
which have been or shall hereafter be
levied by said Commissioner and an On
paio assessments which have been or shall
hereafter be made for benefits arising from
the extension. widening or opening OF
streets, avenues or alleys, or the taking OF
private property for other public purposes,
wnere the lots or parts OF lots upon which
soch assessments were or may be levied
nave been or shall be subdivided; SO that
each lot In such subdivision ehsli orly be
assessed for and chargeable with such pro-
poruon or such assessment as in the judy
ment OF said Commissioners ls equitabiy
enareeaoie thereto, and the several portions
9I any assessment 80 apportioned shall
nave the same force and effeot as the orig
inal assessment"
Evening star., 1902-01-25
Jury Unable to Agree.

In the case Of Henrietta Stuart, filed
against the Washington Savings Bank TO
recover 5000. the value Of certain bonds
lost through alleged carelessness on the
part OF the defendant, the Jury reported
yesterday afternoon that IT was unable to
agree and was discharged by Justice CIa-
baugh from further consideration Of the
case.
Evening star., 1902-01-25
Duty to Chinese Residents.

A meeting is to be held at the Congrega-
tSonal Church, 10th and q streets norln-
west, tomorrow afternoon, at o'clock, and
the topic that will be discussed will be
"Our Duty to the Chinese in America"
John M. Thurston, Simon Wolf Gen. O. o.
Howard, Rev. 8. NJ. Newman and others
will make addresses