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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-15
Army Of the Ohio.

The first quarterly meeting Of the Society
Of the army of the Ohio was held last
Saturday evening at Hockemeyer's Hall, on
9th street northwest. Capt Redway in the
chair, and J. Fraise Richard, secretary.
Letters of regret were read from ex-Secre-
tary John w. Foster and Justice John NJ
Harlan.
The first paper was one on 1.-The Last Sig
nal Message of the War by the One Who
Sent It" The author is Lieut.. George c.
Round Of Manassas, Va. who was Gen.
Schofeld's signal officer at Raleigh, N. c., in
1865. The message was sent In April Of
that year shortly after the surrender Of
Lees army, and indicated a happy state Of
affairs-"Peace on earth; good will toward
men"
The second speaker was Col. Felix A
Reeve, the commander during the war of
the Sth Tennessee Infantry, but at present
assistant solicitor of the treasury His SUBJ
ject was East Tennessee and the Rebel
lion." The discussion was an exhaustive
one and paid a high tribute to the sturdy
mountaineers Of the Switzerland of America,
who risked life, property, home-everythins
in defense of the government Of their faith
ers. Special prominence was given to AM
drew Johnson, Horace Maynard and Parson
Brownlow as leaders in the great Union
movement. Col. Reeve had the most pro-
found attention while reading his excellent
paper.
The society adjourned to meet subject to
call,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-15
WRIT OF HABEAs CORPUS.
Effort to Discover Whereabouts Of
Missing Child.

Joseph Preston Ames, a ten-year-old boy
who Is supposed to be the heir to an estate
Of large value, disappeared last Tuesday
and no knowledge of his whereabouts has
been obtained by his aunt and guardian,
Mrs Helen G. Sparhawk of Brookland,
D. c. The result was the filing Of petit
ton for writ Of habeas corpus, and a hear
ing Saturday before Justice Barnard Of the
Supreme Court Of the District of Columbia
in chambers. The respondents named in
the petition are Eduardo Laroqui and Pc
pito Laroqui, first cousins of the boy, and
Preston Adams Araes, his granduncle.
Mrs. Sparhawk last Tuesday was appoint
ed by the court guardian of her nephew,
Joseph Preston Ames, the latter being the
son of her deceased brother and Octavia H.
Ames. Mrs. Ames died In this city last
Saturday. leaving the boy an orphan. Mrs.
Ames and the boy had been residents Of
Uruguay, South America s~."""
Through Attorneys Thompson and Las
key Mrs. Sparhawk asserted to the court
that the respondents are obstruoting her in
her efforts to gain possession Of her nephew
and ward, for the reason that they desire
him returned to South America, where, it
is understood, he has large property inter
ests. 1t was further declared that Preston
Adams Ames was evading the process of
the court, and that the child as stated was
last seen at his house in this city last Tues
day. ..,H
Mr. Annes was the only one Of the re-
spondents who appeared at the hearing
Saturday He denied that he had the Gus
tody Of the child or was Responsible for
the care of the lad,
Justice Barnard continued the cause until
next Saturday. In doing SO he directed Mr..
Ames .tea"rise HIS intiuapce to secure the
presence Of the child in court" that day.
otherwise, Mr.. Ames," concluded Justice
Barnard. II will see what the court can do
with you"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-15
SOCIETY OF ENGINEERS.
Organization Of Volunteers Who Served
During Spanish War.

Interest to an unusual extent is being
manifested in the United States Volunteer
Engineers OF the War with Spain, organized
last Friday evening. Most Of those present
at the meeting Friday served in the Sd
Regiment Of Engineers, which was COM
manded by Col. D. D. Gaillard. formerly
in charge Of the Washington aQueduct and
later assistant engineer commissioner OF
the District Of Columbia. An effort Is being
made to locate men who served In either
Of the engineer regiments. and it is antici-
pated that at the next meeting most Of the
companies of all the regiments will be rep
resented.
There were three regiments OF volunteer
engineers enlisted for the Spanish war. and
all had foreign service. The first regiment,
commanded by Col. Eugene Griffin, served
in Porto Rico; the second. commanded by
Col. Willard Young, served in Hawaii, ana
the third, under Col. Gaillard, in Cuba.
Among the field officers Of the I'd En-
gineers was Major ]. s. Small. who now
has charge Of the construction of the new
government printing office and the Army
War College. Among the field officers OF
the Sd Engineers was Major 8. M. Foote,
now in command Of the artillery at Fort
Myer.
Col Biddle, the present Engineer Commits
Sioner of the District of Columbia, had the
assistance of one battalion of the Sd En-
gineers at Matanzas, Cuba, when possession
of the city was taken and the United States
flag hoisted in the presence OF several
thousand Spanish troops.
The next meeting of the organization Will
be held January next.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-15
FUNERAL OF WILLIAM BRICK.
Services Held This Morning at st.
Patrick's Church.

Funeral services over the remains OF
William Brick, who died December 10 in
Denver, Col. were held this morning at st.
Patrlck's Church, where requiem mass was
sung at o o'clock. A short service preceded
at the family residence, 1927 9th street.
Rev. Dr. D. ]. Stafford spoke feelingly of
the life of the deceased, and mentioned the
fact that he had borne lingering and dis
tressing illness in a spirit OF the greatest
resignation. The church was crowded with
friends who came to pay their last tribute
of respect and the floral tributes were hand
some and numerous. Interment was at
Mount Ohvet.
Mr.. Brick was the son of ]. P Brick and
the late Margaret Brick. For years he had
been an invalid, and only about month
ago went to Denver, where he hoped to
recuperate. While there he became worse,
the rarifed air affecting his heart to such
a degree that he was forced to enter ST.
Anthonys Hospital, in that city, where he
died
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-15
Literary Juniors Meet.

The regular monthly meeting Of the Lit
erary juniors was held Friday evening at
the residence of Miss Edith Eberbach, 1645
18th street. The young people had for their
Instructive discussion the history and life Of
the first President of the United States.
The program consisted in the main Of pa
pers upon the private, military and political
life Of George Washington, by Misses Eber-
bach and LASER. and Mr.. Bruce Cleveland.
with quotations from the first Presidents
writings, compiled by Emery LASER.
Following the literary exercises, refresh
mems were served and the members en-
toyed delightful social hour. Among those
present were the Misses Helen and Ethel
bach, and Messrs. Clifton Whyte, William
Kemper, Bruce and Howard Cleveland and
Emery L. LASER. The next meeting will
be held on the 9Th of January at the home
of William Kemper, 1910 Riggs street, with
John Adams as literary topic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-15
HEARING POSTPONED,
Proceedings Instituted by George A.
Cooke for Release of His Wife.

Hearing IN connection with the proceed
ings for writ Of habeas corpus instituted by
George A. Cooke for the purpose of secur-
Ing the release Of his wife, Grace E. Cooke,
from the reform school for girls. set for
Saturday before Justice Barnard of the Su-
preme Court Of the District of Columbia.
was postponed until next Saturday. In
the meantime Mrs. Cooke is at liberty on
bond in the sum Of $500.
Assistant United States Attorney II. n.
Classic. representing the government and
the authorities Of the Institution mentioned,
today filed his return to rule to show cause
why the writ Of habeas corpus should not
issue. Mr.. Classic takes the stand that
Mrs. Cooke is under the jurisdiction Of the
United States, and that no act Of her own,
not even the fact that she has recently
been married. can at this time affect the
control of the government over her. He
asks that the petition be dismissed, and
that the girl be remanded to the custody
OF the reform school for girls.
1t will be recalled that the girl several
years ago was committed by the Police
Court to the reform school for girls on
charge OF incorrigibiiity, the sentence being
that she should remain at the institution
during minority. She escaped last August
and went to Baltimore, where she was mar
ried to George A. Cooke Of ibis city. She
was again taken in custody in October and
returned to the institution from which she
had escaped About ten days ago petition
for writ of habeas corpus was filed by her
husband. Upon Mr.. Cooke furnishing bond
to insure the presence Of his wife in court
at the hearing Justice Barnard permitted
her to accompany him home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-15
WASHINGTON sAENaERBuND.
It's First Fubln Concert q Decided
q Success.

The first pubic cohcert of the Washington
Saengerbund az the National Theater was
attended by avery large audience, who at
tested their Subtraction by liberal applause
after every nunbeB Of the highly interest
ing program which, had been arranged by
Mr.. Henry XAndG. the musical director
Of the societysd The bund itself sang with
spirit and effecA ht1ll the numbers allotted
to 1t. and in:pofHS Of attack, volume OF
tone and delieAcy n shading surpassed its
former effortAgsh0Ring the care and ability
with which tn rAhearsals had been con-
Quoted. The Ihnguses were "Heimweh."
composed by ME- Xander; the words OF
which were by Ffnk Claudy: "Abschied."
folk song. arranged by Melumeh. and
Strauss Waltz on the Blue Danube,
words by Franz Won Gernerth
The feature of the evening was the pre-
sentation of Bruch's Fair Ellen" the SOLO
lists being Miss Louisa Voight, soprano, and
MI. John II. Dufeey. baritone. In this the
bund did its best work, and the final duet
and choruses ELECTED such enthusiastic ap-
plause that 1t had to be repeated. Both
soloists were effective, but Mr.. Duhy was
aa1py and sa sang
the 'Dich. theure Halle. aria from Tam
hauser, and group Of songs. The other
soloist was Mr.. Johannes Miersch, viol1nst,
who played Vieuxtemps ''Fantasie Caprice"
recalled, and gave a Bach air equally effec-
lively. He also played Wieniawskfs
"Legende' and a concert polonaise of his
own composition, both of which found great
favor with the audience.
Mr.. Miersch was a resident OF this CITY
for year, and was then recognized as
violE1ist of superior ability, but since then
he has spent several years in Europe and
improved greatly. He was heartily well
coined last night by those who had known
him, while those who listened to him for
the first time recognized his skill and ability
at once. Mr.. Duffey is a Washingtonian
who has but recently taken up his residence
In New York. having obtained the position
Of baritone soloist at one of the largest
churches in that city, and he was given a
hearty greeting by his friends.
The Saengerbund had the assistance Of an
orchestra Of forty musicians, who playec
the overture to Tampa" Won Weber's
Invitation to the Waltz" and "Rondo
d'Amour," by Van Westerhout. The or
chestra also furnished the Accomplishments
for Miss Voigt's Tannhauser solo, for the
Fair Ellen" in which it had the assist
ance of Miss Anita Cluss on the harp, and
for the Strauss waltz. The other accom-
paniments were played by Mr.. Xander, with
that skill and intelligence which always
characterize his work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-15
RECEIVES WARM WELCOME.
Would-Be Burglar Gets Rap on the
Head

An attempt was made to enter the drug
store Of E. e. Cissel, at the corner of New
York avenue and 10th street northwest, by
an unidentified colored man early Saturday
morning and he received a welcome which
he will not easily forget. H. w. Smith,
the night clerk, had closed the doors for
the night, and, as is his custom, had gone
to bed in the rear part Of the store. Short
ly after retiring Mr.. Smith was awakened
by sounds at window on the 10th street
side Of the building. He donned his clothes
hurriedly and went in the direction Of the
noise but it had stopped by the time he
reached the window. Mr.. Smith secured a
stout club and took up a position near the
window to await the burglars return. In
about ten minutes the outside shutters
opened and then Mr.. Smith saw the form
OF a colored man standing in front Of the
window. The clerk remained hidden and
the midnight visitor, with the aid Of stick,
forced the window sash up and put his
head inside and looked around, unaware Of
the warm reception awaiting him.
Mr.. Smith thought 1t was about time to
act, and he brought the stick down on the
visitors head, not, however, with enough
force to stun him, as he managed to make
his escape. The police were Informed of the
visit and Detectives Helan and McNamee
were assigned to make an Investigation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-15
Dir. McKIM'S REVIEW
FOURTEEN YEARS OF EPIPHANY
CHURCH HISTORY.
Sixtieth Anniversary Of the Parish
Bishop Satterlee's Discourse
at Evening Prayer.

Rev. DR.. Randolph H. McKim, who for
fourteen years past has been rector OF the
Church of the Epiphany, In his sermon yes
terday morning reviewed the work Of that
parish during the period OF his ministry
there. The service was the second in the
exercises attending the commemoration OF
the sixtieth anniversary Of Epiphany par
ish and also the close Of DR.. McKim's
fourteen years Of service.
DR.. McKim laid special emphasis upon
the fact that the church has been one which
has welcomed all classes, and that Its
growth has been due to consecrated EFFORTS
of devoted men and women He spoke OF
the small beginnings of the parish and
mentioned many of the well-known men
who had been communicates in the churcn
during the early days of it's development.
There was an unusually large congregation
present at the service yesterday and pro-
gram of special music was rendered by the
choir.
Bishop Satterlee preached the sermon at
the evening prayer Saturday afternoon at
o'clock. Many of the members of the
Episcopal clergy were in attendance OF
| the service. Bishop Satterlee said that since
the organization of Epiphany momentouS
events have TRANSFERRED. He spoke of the
growth of the capital city in the past sixty
years, and mentioned the increasing iniiu-
ence of Epiphany. The parish, he said, has
extended its work into several parts of The
city. and the prophecies concerning the in
fluence of the church made by the formes
rectors are being certainly fulfilled
Reception rendered.
The Mems Club of the church rendered
reception to the congregation of Epiphany
Saturday evening, and the time was de-
voted to a program of music and speeches.
The address of welcome was delivered by
DR.. A. F. A King. who was the first presi-
dent of the club. Among others who
spoke were: Mr.. Lewis j. Davis, the presi-
dent Of the club; Rev. DR.. McKim, rector
of the church; Rev. John D. La Mothe, as
sistanr rector, and the Rev. A. l.. Cole,
rector of st. Paurs Church, Ogontz, Pa,
formerly assistant at Epiphany. The music
was furnished by Miss Haley, Mrs. Hum
phrey Mr.. Clattenberg, Mr.. Roberts and
Mr.. SWEET.
A further exercise attendant upon the
jubilee celebration in the parish will take
place tomorrow night, when Bishop Satter-
lee will conduct the ceremony consecrating
Epiphany Chapel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-15
AUCTION SALES.
Today.

Today.
James w Radcliffe. auct, 900 Pa. ave. H.
w.-Executor and trustees sale of property
northeast corner 10th and / SITS. n. W., on
Monday, December Is, at 4:30 p. m. James
II. Saville, surviving executor and trustee.
This Evening.
Walter B. Williams & Co, aucts., 10th and
d SITS. n.w-Sale OF silverware, china,
glassware, bric-a-brac, etc, daily at 30
p. m. at auction rooms.
Tomorrow.
c. G. Sloan & Co., aucts., 14O7 G st. n. W.
Annual dead letter sale daily at 10 a. m.
and p. m, at auction rooms.
James w. Radcliffe, auct., 900 Pa. ave- n
w.-Trustees sale of 1887 Vernon ST., WASH
iEgton Heights, on Tuesday, Dec. TO- at 4 30
pm. Clarence b. Rheem and Alexander
T. Hensey, trustees.
Walter b. Williams & Co., aucts., 10th
and ID SITS. n. w.-Sale OF household furni-
ture OF foreign ministers, on Tuesday
Dec. 10. at 1880 a. m, at No. 1116 Conn.
ave. n. W.
c. @. Sloan & Co, aucts., 1407 G St n W.
Sale OF oriental rugs and carpets on Dec
III, II, is and 10. at 10 a. m. and D. M, at
auction rooms.
James w. Radcliffe. auct., 020 Pa ave. n.
w.-Trustees' sale OF printing presses, type,
paper cutters, etc, on Tuesday, Dec 49, at
10 a. m, at No. sos Fl st. n. e. Chas w
Darr and Geo. +. Chase, trustees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-15
Petition for a Receiver.

A petition was filed Saturday in the SUI
preme Court of the District of Columbia by
Edwin S. Clark, trading as Clark & Daven-
port, in which he asks that a receiver be
appointed to take charge of the saloon bust
ness conducted by James P. Herman at All
18th street, and that a judgment of the
petitioner be satisfied.
The petitioner states that October q, 1902,
he recovered judgment against the de-
PENDANT for $53 .O4, and that the Goth of Oc-
tober he secured an attachment for the
money Of the defendant on deposit in the
Central National Bank, but found there
petitioner asks that the court cause to be
sold the personal property of the defendant
in order that the claim of the petitioner
may be satisfied Attorney Walter c. Bal
derston represents the petitioner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-15
Pleasure Craft at Anchor.

There are now at anchor In the teal
basin near the old bathing beach about
twenty sailing craft, pleasure boats belong
ing to Washington owners, which are laid
up there for the winter. The tidal basin
makes an ideal anchorage, as the boats are
there protected from storms and from NOV
ing ice. The entire fleet Of the Capital
Yacht Club, with it's house boat have their
winter quarters in the basin. Several tug
boats and scows, which are out of commits
sion. are also lying in the basin. When the
ice forms and the skating Is good on the
basin the owners of the pleasure craft give
little informal entertainments on their boats
and most pleasant time is enjoyed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-15
Assessor Replied to REQUEST.

Charles w. Boyle, attorney for John F.
Donohoe, recently requested the Commits
sioners to cancel the second half tax of
1893 against lot belonging to the latter.
Mr.. Darneille. the assessor, in reporting
upon the matter calls attention to an evil
dent misunderstanding between Mr. Dono-
hoe and Gustave Oppenheimer as to the
ownership Of the lots in question, caused
by faulty deed for which the office could
not be blamed Mr.. Donohoe" he says,
had every facility to ascertain upon what
lot he paying taxes, and I can see
nothing in this request to warrant cancella-
ton of tax or remission Of interest. Mr..
Boyle should be informed that the only
relief which can be afforded Is that pro-
vided in the act Of February Is, 1902, by
which this tax may be paid at per cent
per annum interest. IL payment be made
before the 1st Of January"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-15
Valves Preliminary Hearing.

Raymond TsSaUille, twenty-eight years
old, waived a. preliminary hearing when ar
raigned inStheo Police Court Saturday on a
charge Of larceny from the person, and
Judge Kimbait dxed the security at $500
until the mattereis called to the attention
Of the grand jury
saville was arrested at Baltimore by De-
tectives Horne and Hartigan Thursday on
complaint Of Whaiam H. Bookhammer of
Lewes, Del, Nho told the police that he had
been relieved ora watch and $50 in money
while on his way to this city Tuesday last.
Bookhammer told the police that he was on
his way soutaT and that he met Saville in
Baltimore and tffey came to this city to-
gether, and on. arriving here he discovered
his loss.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-15
THE Anniversary STAR.

There will be no advance in the
price of the flftieth anniversary
Star, which will be issued Deem
Der 49,
A notable feature OF this issue Will
be a Magazine Suppl ement with
beautiful cover In color, containing
forty pages profusely illustrated,
and describing Washington and The
Star, past and present.
about sixty pages. The illustrated
sections will show beautiful Wash
ington of today. and will include a
facsimile Of the first copy Of The
Evening Star. printed fifty years ago.
The industrial section will give a de-
scription Of Washington's foremost
enterprises, illustrated. The news
and editorial section will contain all
the news of the day. In all the an
niversary edition Of The Star will
consist Of about 100 Interesting
pages. giving the history and devel-
orment OF Washington for the past
fifty years. and OF its Oldest and
best newspaper.
The regular price Of cents at The
Star office VIII obtain for this issue.
Copies will be mailed for cents
each. postage prepaid. AS each copy
will weigh a pound and half those
interested in having papers sent out
Of the city by mail should place
their orders at once. and file list Of
addresses to whom the papers are
to be sent.
News agents and news dealers viii
be supplied at their regular rates,
and should send q written order to
the Office at once for the number Of
papers they win want on that day. ,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-15
Temple Gives a Box Party.

Rathbone Temple, No. 1, Rathbone Sis
ters, gave box party Friday night at its
hall on 9th street northwest. There was
a good representation of ladies and gentle
men, despite very stormy evening. The
following program was given: Piano duet,
Misses Battles; recitation, Miss Grace
Ross; address, G. A Bronson; piano solo,
Miss Anna Garretson; vocal solo, Mr.. ]. w.
Weber; musical selections Messrs. kah-
lyn Padgett, accompanist, Mrs. George
Boynton; piano solo, George 1. Comstock;
vocal solo, Miss Ella Allen; accompanist,
Miss Marie Fugel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-15
TAX ON NET PREMIUMS.
Commissioners Grant Contention Of the
Insurance Companies.


After an extended hearing Saturday
morning, which was attended by practically
all the agents OF the important insurance
companies operating In the District. the
Commissioners decided to grant the con-
tention of the companies that the first pay
ment OF the annual tax on met pre-
miums" imposed by the code is due and
payable on or before March 1, 1908. In
stead Of March /. 1902. as held by the in
surance department. 1t has been decided
by the insurance department that the COM
panies should begin to pay taxes March 1
last on their premium receipts OF the past
year. The companies contended that as
the code was not effective until January /,
1902, the first payment of the tax must be
made upon the business of the calendar
year 1902. This tax, they said, would be
due and payable next March. The Com
missioners decided in favor Of the COM
panies, and new ruling will be issued by
the insurance department.
The insurance companies were repre-
sented at the hearing this morning by w.
F. Trummel Of the Mutual Life Insurance
Company Of New York, and by Jefferson
Pierce, the local representative of num-
Der of companies. The other agents pres
ent were not heard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-15
The Spanish Main,

The Spanish Main has been the fruitful
theme of poets and romancers for centuries
And yet how few of the thousands who read
about it have idea Of the beauty Of it's
tabled lands and islands. Jamaica is at the
edge of the Spanish Mama hundred miles
south of Cuba and l $50 miles due south of
Fruit ComnanV leave for Jam sie o euarv
Wednesday. The trip there and back re-
quires IL days and costs $6O-including
meals and state room acconlm odatiOns. Why
not apply to the United Fruit Company,
205-207 Bowly's wharf, Baltimore, Md
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