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The Washington times., 1903-05-17
LITERARY.
Capitol Hill Literary Society.

The Capitol Hill Literary Society met
Monday evening at the home Of Col
George c. Ross, 100 Maryland Avenue
northeast The vice president, C. T.
Walporte, presided. A piano duet, Tai
lyho March was played by the Miss
es Bertha and May Harrison Roll call
was answered by stating an item of
American history. A soprano solo, Sing
Me to Sleep was given by Mrs. G. F.
Mellis. Mrs. T. n. Mclaughlin read a
paper upon Porto Rico; It's People and
Customs" piano solo, 'Impromptu in
E Flat. Major" was played by Prof. H.
Clay Murray. A paper, Synopsis of
American History" was read by A. B.
Weed. Mrs. H. c. Murray and Mrs. s.
D. Walker sang a duet. "Wanderings in
May Time" A piano duet, German Pa
troll" by Misses BERTHE and May Harri-
sen. concluded the program
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RELIGIOUS.
Young Peoples Union.

The last meeting of the Young Peo-
pies Union of the Peoples Church was
held on Friday evening, with Mrs. f.
c. Rupp, at 1859 Maryland Avenue
northeast. After the business meeting
the club was entertained by piano solos
by Alfred Wild and piano duets by
Misses Elsie and Lucy Lightbown. and
a reading by George A. Warren. The
society then adjourned for two weeks.
Among those present were Mrs. E. C.
Rupp, Mrs. Frances Upperman, Misses
Annie P. Goebel, Annie Johnson, Marie
L. Siemers, Elsie Lightbown, Lucy Light
bown, Gertrude E. Metcalf, the Rev.
Alexander Kent, Alfred Wild. Edward
c. Bebb, E. c. Rupp. A. Upperman, and
George \. Warren.
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Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines.

The Soldiers, Sailors and Marines.
Club. on Third Street northwest. has q
large attendance at its nightly meetings.
me enlisted men Of the army and navy
are eligible to membership and the ros-
ter OF the club varies with the compile
ment stationed at the Washington posts.
The institution is under the manage
ment Of the local branch of the Wo-
mans Army and Navy League, and when
the proposed gymnasium is established
the work will receive a fresh impulse
and the attendance assume much larger
proportions.
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Southern Relief Society Meets.

A meeting was held last evening at
Confederate Veteran Hall. to select a
date for Southern Decoration Day, at
Arlington. The first Sunday in June was
decided on and religious services Will
be held at o'clock that afternoon. The
camps of Alexandria, Va, and Hyatts-
vile, Nd, and the United Daughters Of
the Confederacy are requested to assist.
The following organizations were rep
resented: Robert E. Lee Camp. No. III,
Broadway Rouss Camp. Sons of the Con-
federacy. Stonewall Jackson and Robert
E. Lee Chapters. Z. D. c., and the
Southern Relief Society
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Cathedral Embroidery Guild.

The Cathedral Embroidery Guild
Cathedral House. in Twelfth Street
northwest. Comfortable rooms have been
placed at the disposal of the guild, where
an exhibit Of the guilds work is shown,
and orders received. The objects of the
guild are to teach knowledge of church
embroidery in all its branches, and TO
make altar linen, hangings, and vest
ments for choir and clergy. The profits
are to be devoted to supplying poorer
parishes and missions with suitable lin
en- and other articles necessary TO me
decent and reverent conduct of the SER
vices.
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EDUCATIONAL
Lake Erie College Alumnae.

Lake Erie College Alumnae.
The Washington branch of the Lake
Erie College Alumnae and their friends
met socially Thursday evening at the
home OF Major and Mrs. Frederick C.
Bryan, 1921 Adams Mill Road, to greet
the president OF the board of trustees,
Hon. James R. Garfield The rooms
were decorated in the college colors,
green and white, oak leaves, the en-
blem of the school being effectually
used with fleur de lis and other cut
flowers.
Each guest wore red carnation as a
reminder of the interest of the late
President Mckinley, and that his habit
of wearing that flower originated with
the class of '94. of which he was an
honorary member. Members from classes
Of 81, 20, and 70, and later, and pupils
from an earlier date, and two former
teachers, were present.
Mrs. Albert B. Bushnell. president of
the branch, assisted by Mrs. Bryan and
Miss Emma NJ. Gillett. received the
guests. During the evening Mr.. Garfield
spoke of the progress and standards of
which 1t takes for specializing in the
education of young women along scien-
tific lines in domestic economy The
question as to whether young women
should be educated according TO the same
traditions as young men, or whether an
equally high college standard may not
be attained by working on lines in the
sciences which will be OF practical use
TO the young woman in after life, is now
much discussed.
Lake Erie holds to the ideal of prepar-
alton for the home, without surrender
ing any collegiate essentials At the
close of his remarks Mr. Garfield an
swered a number of questions. and in
dicated the great growth in the col
lege and need of endowment
Refreshments were served in the din
ing room, where the same color scheme
was carried out. Mrs. Ellen Spencer
Mussey served the salad, and Mrs. Sam
uel McVey Mccullough poured coffee.
Among those present were Miss Clara
G. Brewer. Mrs. Elsie Eaton Newton, Mr.
and Mrs. Frederick Valley, and daugh-
ter; Miss Mary A. Brewer, Mrs. Steese,
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Independent Order of Mechanics.

Supreme Ruler Frank J. Hineline and
Pest Grand Architect George W. Hinch-
man. of New Jersey, are visiting Wash
ington. returning from the recent ses-
sion Of the Supreme Lodge. I. o. NJ, at
Norfolk. Va. They are accompanied by
their wives, and will be the guests of
Past Supreme Ruler L. H. Patterson to-
day at his suburban residence, Fair
View" Langdon Heights.
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ministrations are not in the least con-
fined to church members, but gladly
given to any unfortunate in need OF
them. A friend has conditionally prom
ised to donate $4,000 If 81, 900 be raj ID
outside. Over $500 OF this amount has
already been secured. and it is hoped
that this effort of the board of managers
will interest the people of the city, and
that the proceeds of the fete may make
the promised bequest a reality
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FRATERNAL.
Installation of Ofdnrs-

District Deputy Supreme Arch Wolf
gang Ruckdaeschel installed the follow
ing officers of Washington Grove. No. /,
N. A. o. of Druids. for the ensuing
term. at their hall. 1877 Seventh Street
northwest, Monday last: Junior past
arch, George Hammer; noble arch, John
Mass; vice arch, Adolf Fabritz; secre-
tary. FRITZ schatz; treasurer. John G.
Bieligk; conductor. John B. Bucchling;
inner guard. O. L. Schmidt: outer guard,
II. Stetnik.
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The Carnegie Library.

The Carnegie Library is giving much
attention to the development of the
children's service it has lately inaugu-
rated. Over $50 books are drawn daily
by the little ones. The only requisites
for the privilege of the library are to
be twelve years old and have a card
signed by parent or guardian.
A nicely appointed room is given ex-
clusively to the use of the children. and
is gladly awaited of by 300 or 400 daily.
The children's room is in charge of Miss
Heatton.
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Reception to Daughters of America.

The comedy company under the di-
rection OF Profs. H. E. SALESMAN and
William de Ford, presented the comedy
Rifles Armory Hall on Friday evening
for the benefit of Maydower Council
Daughters of America. The audience
was large and thoroughly appreciated
the fine work done by the company
which has won much local favor during
the season. The stage decorations were
artistic. and the cast was iudiciously
selected.
Mrs. Violet Gay. as Hester, the de-
serted wife, made beautiful picture at
ali times, and her acting was pains
taking and especially effective in the
scenes that required emotional work
Miss Evelyn Forsyth, as the bright and
vivacious Susie Gaylord, never played to
better advantage. and her rendition OF
the role established her reputation as
one OF our cleverest local "soubrettes. ~
Miss Jennie Bowbeer, az Grace Ingalls,,
played dainty part in a charming and
satisfactory manner.
Mrs. E. V. Jester, as Luoretia Gerrfsb
a romantic spinster, carried the burden
OF the comedy, and kept the audience
convulsed with laughter
John J. Deviny. as Crazy Phil, the her
NIT Of the mountain. made a good
leading man, and displayed considerable
histrionio ability.
M- E. Kahn. az Alfred Thorpe, played
the polished villain to perfection. and
received rounds Of applause for his rem
dition OF the part.
]. w. Painter, as Amos Gaylord. g
country gentleman. did full Justice to the
somewhat quiet part assigned him.
Walter Dunn. as Howard Gaylord. was
pleasing in the role OF a country lad.
Herbert Meyers, Norman McIntire and
Layton Burdette each essayed comedy
roles in sprightIy manner and display
ed ability of high order
The Prince OF LIARS" a delightful
comedy will be presented by the same
players on Monday evening, May IS, In
Rifles Hall, under the direction OF
Aessrs. SALESMAN and de Ford.
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Spanish War Veterans Go to New York.

Col NJ. f. Urell. commander-in-ch chief
of the Spanish War Veterans; Adjutant
General Dyer, and Past Corps Com
mander Lee ID. Lipscomb left yesterday
afternoon for New York city. They Will
attend review of the New York Corps
OF Spanish War Veterans. Gen. Adna f.
Chaffee. commanding the Department Of
the East. the guest of honor, will review
the veterans.
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: LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS:

Nellie Randy; recitations L. 7. Ellis,
and organ solos by Prof. Garland. The
good OF the order committee served re-
freshments, which added much to the
evenings enjoyment. Among those pres
ent were W. E. Graham, grand keeper
Of records of the grand commandery CT
the District of Columbia; Andrew VIII
son and W. F. Rich, representatives Of
the grand commandery to the supreme
body soon to assemble in Boston, Mass.
Noble Commander W. P. Plumley pre-
sided at the meeting. Nearly all the
officers were present.
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Order of the Golden Cross.

Goodwill Gommandery. No. 81. United
Order of the Golden Cross, entertained
its members and their friends Wednes-
day evening, at the commandery's hall,
5l6 Ninth Street northwest, with the
following attractive literary and musical
program: Piano solo, Miss Ethel Pat
tee; vocal solo. Miss Helen Z. Rowe,
Indian club swinging. Miss Nellie Ram
by; instrumental solo. Miss Clara Ellis:
recitation, Miss Newell Gragg; comic
songs, /. Y. Ellis; recitations. Miss
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Ject debated was, Resolved, That the
pen is mightier than the sword"
stephen Latchford captained the affirm
atiyes, while Dallas Bollich was the
doughty leader of the negatives After
spirited argument on the part of the
debaters, the judges decided in favor
of the pen.
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Readings for the Blind.

The following is a list OF volunteers
for the readings and musicale IN the
Reading Room for the Blind, from 2:30
to $3.50 p m, daily:
Monday, May IS, Mile Charlotte Gail
lard; Tuesday. May 10, Jessie Smith;
Wednesday, May 90, musicale. Amy Lea
witt, assisted by Mrs. Shut, Miss Ball,
Mr.. Shelse, and the schumann Ladies
Quartet; Thursday, May p, Prof. VIII
liam Allen Wilbur; Friday, May p, Ell
fie Darling LefingwelI; Saturday. May %,
Miss D. Eloise Wedding
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Methodist Home Supper.

The board of managers of the Metho-
dist Home for the Aged gave a supper
Wednesday afternoon, at the home, Sixth
and NJ Streets northwest, to raise funds
for its maintenance during the summer
The tables were well filled at all times.
and the managers are gratif1ed at the
successful outcome. An attractive must
cal and literary program was given.
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The Floral Degree.

At the regular meeting of Electa
Chapter. Order of Eastern Star, held
Tuesday night in Anacostia, team from
Esther Chapter worked the floral de-
gree.
The work was done by the following
members: Mrs. James, worthy matron;
Mrs Hudson, associate worthy matron
Mrs Cheeseman, conductor; Mrs Par
sons, associate conductor; Miss Every,
Ada; Mrs. Riddle. Ruth; Miss Atchi-
son, Esther; Miss Meyers, Martha; Mrs.
Gladman, organist; Mr.. Swaine. worthy
patron. The singing by Miss Hancock
and Miss Woodruff was exceptionally
good. The degree team of Esther Chap
ter was conducted by John J. Costinett
There was a large attendance both from
Anacostia and from the city.
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Mrs. Julia T. Bodfsh, president of the
Mount Holyoke branch alumnae; Mrs
0 Brien, president of the Association OF
Collegiate Alumnae; Mr.. and Mrs Mar
Gus Baker, Albert B. Bushnell, Walter
S. Chance. Samuel McVey Mccullough,
and Horton Simpson.
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commencement in June, when he will be
awarded q gold medal.
James H. Keenan,, of Massachusetts.
presided, and Maurice F. Vilsack sang
a solo, Several selections were given
by the college glee and banjo clubs
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Reception to Colonel Gaillard.

a reception will be given Tuesday
evening May 10, at Hotel Fritz Reuter-,
in honor of Colonel Gaillard and other
officers of the Third United States
Volunteer Engineers. The hosts are to
be members of the Society of Volunteer
Engineers. Spanish-American war, and
the occasion promises to be a happy one.
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Working Boys Club.

The Working Boys Literary and De-
batting Club held it's weekly meeting on
Friday night. After the roll call, which
was happily responded TO by apt senti-
ments. the debate was opened. The sub
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DEAD MAN STOPS MACHINES.

SALEM, Mass, May 16.-The ma
chinery at the tannery of the American
Hide and leather Company stopped sud-
denly Workmen found that Charles
Nordine had been caught IN a belt and
killed.
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Masonic Entertainment.

Myron NJ. Parker Lodge, No. q T.
A. a. NJ, held it's twelfth anniversary
entertainment Thursday evening, at
Northeast Temple. A large audience
composed Of the families and friends of
members tested the seating capacity of
the hall. Robert I. Carr, worshipful
master, made hearty address of well
come.
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Continued from Seventh Page.

will give a lecture with stereopticon
views. Subject, Problems of Poverty
IN the National Capital" Luncheon is
being served every Saturday from II TO
at Wimodaughsis.
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CHARITABLE.
Hospital Lawn Fete.

A lawn fete for the benefit of the
building fund OF the Episcopal Eye, Ear
and Throat Hospital VIII be held on
Tuesday. May 10, in the grounds of 1I2O
Vermont Avenue. from 8 to 10. The
work Of this institution is not as widely
known as IT deserves. for it is filling
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-03-27
a CASE JUST IN POINT.

There is the chance that, day, some member OF
Kansas legislature with greater Of the right than
fear of politicians his heart will introduce and worm
through and spite of all organized opposition bill
compelling insurance adjustors and the companies they
represent to play in the settling of losses
BY fire. These insurance companies put into their poll
ces almost innumerable conditions stipulaons and ex
cepons more in number than any ordinary patron can
remember the event of loss where the insured
has faithfully complied with all the conditions as he IN
derstood them including the prompt payment of his pre-
mums he is himself cut out Of his rights
and dues in case of fire. and because of little tech
uicay case reported in the Eagle yesterday morning
is to point The adjustor of company refuses to
allow pay, understand it, because Of mistake
sr one Of initials the Of of the owners OF
the burned building Presumably agent of the com
pany wrote in the names making the company itself
therefore responsible the blunder But after all it
shouldn't have proved blunder of such character to
yitiate an honest contract 1t was simply insgnif-
cant technical mistake that could not have possibly
worked harm or to any Yet the agent of the
insurance company takes advantage papable cler
ca error and refuses what the company had been
paid to do OF course. fire insurance companies are
OF
scoundres parties who insure with the premed
itated purpose by fire. But in making up their
accident incendiary percentage is covered by
the higher rate made for the honest majority.
The average man nsures against fire for sense OF
feeling security may sleep we'll and live ordin
ariy contented But SENSE of security from loss is in
compatible with apprehension that If he does acct
dentay he be beaten of just that
which he specifically psid
OF course there may two sides or rather another
side the incident alluded to- appearing in local
columns yesterday No doubt the reporter heard
one side STILL hold on general principles and from
many facts coming personal observation that in
surance companies should be compelled pay in full
what they consideration agreed to pay The rates
are by the risks taken by experts with
their eyes about them. and technicaes should not be
permitted to work TO him who put up his money
for guaranteed protection that the accident
Of fire occurred he would still be whole otherwise the
company welcome to what he had paid.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-03-27
GOODBYE TO THE PRETTY BARNARD.

Tho British women's Temperance association, follow
ing the lead their sisters in Glasgow, have begun
crusade against that ancient and much honored Engsn
institution the At the beginning they propose
to make the crusade of the northern cities. noa
lily Manchester Birmingham and Leeds and should they
be successful there they will then upon London 1t
is estimated that there $4,000 barmaids in the
British Isles of which number about $4,000 are in Lon
don. The British Women's Temperance association
argue that the bar place for women whether 1t be
for men or not and that with young women especially
causes loss of serespect and frequently results in
ruin If there young women barmaids, 1t IS
argued, young would not go to the places where
drink is Sold and thus many drunkards would be cut
off at the beginning of their careers IL barmads could
be abolished in Glasgow it is asserted they can be IN
London though as the number of in the metropolis
is greater the time accomplish the fact would natur
ally be longer Besides running their characters the
temperance say the business of serving behind
ruins the health for the atmosphere Of the places
is bad the hours long and witha the pay is poor
In reply all this the keepers have something
TO say Glasgow they assert was very simple prob
lem English Cities for in that place there only
12S barmaids in all, and even now the law is so far
without effect that young employed at the
bars in the railway stations in hotels and in restaurants
only the few who employed in the public houses
pure and simple having been abolished AS most of the
public houses in Glasgow had male bartenders, women
being unpopular, these very few indeed. With
London it is different What, they ask would become of
the $4,000 barmaids there if they thrown out of
employment and on to the street? Again, denial is
made of the assertion that the wages poor and the
hours long. It is claimed that of the barmaids
set less than So week, and of them get So, and
with this is included their meals while their hours
age ten day with one day in the week off They add
too dig at the coffee of the Church of England
Temperance association where they the hours
from twelve to fourteen day. and the better
than that of the maid behind the bar Summing all
they find that the barmad is happier and better off
than the coffee house attendant; that abolish
and send her the streets would the of
more young than have all the public houses
the barmaid first into existence
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-03-27
THE OLD LOUD WAR ON AGAIN.

The controversy between the postofice department
and considerable body of publishers
class rate question is just reaching and i'm
portant stage Twothrds of the bulk weight of all the
mails second class; this branch of service
returns however, but onetwentyfourh OF the postal
The secondcass rate therefore constitutes
subsidy Of which thousands Of concerns and interests are
constantly trying take advantage department
having postal deficits in mind steadily trying to hold
them back and the question issue how much should
be included within the secondsss privilege Everybody
recognizes the educational advantage of newspapers and
periodicals and accordingly there general willingness
that the of their transportation through the mails
should be liberal But how far can such Hberahty be
safely carried?
Congress at its recent session appropriated $4,000
for the employment Of special counsel third assist
ant postmaster the prosecution and defense OF
suits pending which may hereafter arise affect
ing the secondass mailing privileges This means that
the cases which viii before the supreme couEt
Of the United States be stubhony fought Thus
Far the department has out Of five and unless
there reversal of these judgments It looks as II
the Madden reforms would break down. The question
would then back congress- which has persisenty
refused 10 settle it The Madden regulations