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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN.
Work on Proposed Addition to Uni
yersity Hospital to Begin Soon.

The erection of the proposed addition TO
the Georgetown University Hospital WILL
II Is believed, be commenced about TIE ISL
proximo. The increasing demand for &C
commodations at the institution has SHOWN
that the facilities are entirely inadequate
and 1t is on this account that the authori-
ties are anxious that the new addition shall
be provided as early as possible
II was authoritativeIy stated this morn
ing that plans, submitted by several local
architects are being considered. The nos
pital officials will not be put to the expense
OF purchasing ground for the ADDITION, as
they already own tract of land which is
contiguous to the hospital building. Ihls
space will be used, and will permit the cree
ton OF a building of good proportions.
When the addition Is completed the SEES
sIons of the dental and medical schools OF
the Georgetown University Will be held In
the hospital building, space being allotted
In the plans now under consideration
Residents OF Georgetown are ev!ncing a
lively interest In the union gospel services
held nightly at the Dumbarten Avenue NJ
E. Church Music is furnished by chorus
composed of the choirs OF the eight FRO
testant churches of the section Kew. Z. 4.
Coleman delivered a sermon last evening,
and Rev. +. l.. Day, pastor of the Methodist
Epicopal Church South. will preach TINS
evening.
The ladies' of Christ Episcopal Church are
engaged in experimenting the overhauling
Of the rectory OF that parish, preparatory
to the reception Of Rev. James Blake OF
Akron, Ohio, who was recently called to fill
the vacancy caused by the death or the late
Rev. Dr. Albert Rhett Stuart.
The officers of the Grand Chapter or the
Royal Arch Masons will make their an
nual visitation to Potomac Chapter. No. 3,
OF Georgetown. Tuesday evening next. Rev.
F. l.. Day will deliver the address of the
occasion, taking as his theme THE Key
stone of the Royal Arch"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08

pigeon on a house bodies death to some one
in the house; while, again, an old saying
among the superstitious runs, mo person
can die on a bed or pillow containing the
feathers Of a white pigeon"
That the gnawing Of furniture by rats
presaRes death is also a common supersti-
ton. To meet certain animals is consid-
cred lucky. while to meet others is the re-
verse. For instance to meet a SOW with d
litter Of pigs is very lucky, but it Is I'M
lucky If a sow crosses a travellers path
To meet a weasel is lucky, but should a
hare run across the road in front of you it
augurs bad fortune
We give in conclusion few superstitions
regarding animals that are more or less
common:
If a cat sneezes thrice a cold will run
through the house.
The sneezing Of cat indicates good luck
to a bride.
If bees swarm on a rotten tree 1t Is an
omen OF sorrow to come
Ravens (most ill-omened Of birds) fore
bode pestilence.
The bacon Of swine killed in waning
moon will waste much in the cooking
To see two magpies flying together is con-
sidered a bad omen in Lancashire while an
old Scotch rhyme runs:
Ones sorrow, two's mirth
Inree' wedding, fOurs q birth,
F1ve's christening, SKIS a dearth
Seven's heaven, eight is hell
And mines the devil his ane sell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08
The Modern Novel.
From the London Globe.

From the London Globe.
There has been a good deal Of correspon-
dence and argument in the papers Of late
about the modern novel, and the academy
has gone so far as to hold a plebiscite in
order to discover which are the most popu-
lar novels recently published. With the
novels which headed the list. and so may be
supposed to have found most favor in the
eyes Of the public we are not specially
concerned, but the general result is lament
able. 1t brings before us what we would
gladly have forgotten-the appalling dearth
of great novelists from which we are suf-
fering at present.
With the exception Of Mr.. Meredith and
Mr.. Thomas Hardy, there is no one who
even approaches frst-ciass rank, and what
is worse. no one who even holds out the
promise of approaching It in the future.
Meredith and Hardy, moreover, who were,
of course. not mentioned to the plebiscite,
belong rather to the past than to the pres
ent for they have long since made their
regulations, and there Is no one who can
take their place. Our greatest living writer.
Mr. Kipling, is writer of short stories
rather than novels. and all the best men
shine more In short than In long stories. For
the time being we are in period OF transit
ton. but there can be no doubt that the
novel will before long flourish as II used to,
for never was there a. greater demand for
fiction than there 10 nowadays. But IL IN
pretty clear that so far the great. men to
come have not yet begun to write, or at
any rate to publish. als,-y,'siss: l. a.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08
A Little Girl From Egypt.
From the Boston Post.

From the Boston Post.
Angelina Pavia, eight years Of age, a
native Of Cairo, Egypt. is a guest Of the
Franciscan Sisters at their home on Sheafe
street. in the North End. She was brought
to America by the sisters form Naples, Italy,
to receive an American education. The lit
tie girl has been with the Franciscan Sis
tiers for the last six years, she being left an
orphan when but two years Of age. Ange-
lena, besides being a handsome child, is
somewhat of linguist, having learned to
speak the Arab, French and Italian Ian
guages since Joining the sisters. and is now
learning English. 1t Is the intention of the
sisters of the Franciscan order to look out
for Angelena's interests until Of age and
then let her decide for herself whether or
not she will become a missionary. Shortly
after the death Of her parents she was
placed In the Franciscan home in Cairo.
From there she was sent to Naples. Italy,
where she stayed four years, coming here
two weeks ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08
WHARF LEASES EXECUTED.
Water Front Privileges Disposed Of
bv the Commissioners.

The Commissioners have executed re-
Gently a number of leases for water front
property after reports as to valuations had
been received from the District auditor.
The wharf at the foot of 1914 street has
been leased to William A. Raglan for
period of five years, at the rate of SEQ per
annum. c. p. Bennett will renew the lease
Of the wharfage facilities now occupied by
him, for which he will pay 5000 a year.
The wharf property described as Nos. "a to
IS, valued at $50, 7O7.s5 will be leased to the
American Ice Company for the sum of
$500 annually. payable quarterly in adj
vance.
lease for ten years will be issued to
John Miller for the property known as the
old American Ice Company's wharf be-
tween 18th and 135 streets. The lessee Is
to make necessary repairs, all improvements
to revert 10 the District on the termination
of the lease. The rental is $500 per annum,
payable quarterly in advance. Thomas w.
Riley. who occupies the wharf between 18th
and 18th streets, valued at $21, So. 20. VIII
be charged 81 200 annual rental payable
quarterly in advance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08
OPENED TO THE PUBLIC.
Public Library Building Visited by
Thousands Last Night.

The new home Of the Public Library in
Mount Vernon Square was thronged
throughout yesterday afternoon and until
10 o'clock last night After the ceremonies
of dedication in the afternoon the doors
were thrown open to the general public.
The great interest which Is taken in the
institution by the residents of the capital
was fully attested by the thousands who
came to view the handsome building.
During the evening the orchestra of the
United States Marine Band rendered a
musical program which added materially to
the enjoyment Of the occasion. The cleo
trio lighting arrangements of the interior
are complete. and the glow of the thou
sands of incandescent bulbs gave the rooms
and corridors the briliance of the day.
Unstinted admiration of the building and
the facilities was expressed on every hand.
The library will be open for reading pur-
poses and for the distribution of books
Monday morning next and thereafter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08
sUNDRY sUPERsTITIONS.
A Collection Of Odd and Humorous
Fancies About Animals.

From the Pail Mall Gazette.
There are many superstitions In regard to
animals. some Of which can with little
thought easily be accounted for, but there
are also many more which OF course are
merely traditional. Several animals are
supposed to be able to foreSee changes In
the weather; swallows, for instance, fly
close to the ground before rain; so do gnats;
the inference is obvious. Hedgehogs are
said to be able to foresee a coming storm,
and 1t is an old saying in some parts Of the
country before rain hogs run grunting
home"
It is an old superstition that If a crow
croaks an odd number Of times in the morn
ing it will be a wet day; il even number, 1t
will be fine. Frogs are supposed to indi-
cate bad weather by croaking more than
usual, and storm may also be expected
when dogs wallow in the dust. There is
probably some sound and easily explained
reason for the idea that ants become unus-
ually busy before rain, but 1t Is difficult to
find any origin Of the old superstition that
the eggs of these animals are an antidote
for love. 1t Is a curious thing that the
hairs Of certain animals are supposed by
some superstitious persons to possess, cura-
tive properties: for instance, it is believed
by some that three hairs taken from the
back Of an ass will cure the Whooping
cough. but the ass from which the hairs are
II a dog bites you any evil consequences
may be prevented by applying three of the
dogs hairs to the wound.
A fried mouse Is considered specific for
smallpox. while. on the other hand, to eat
food which a mouse has nibbled is said to
give sore throat.
Another certain cure for whooping cough
believed in Is to ask a man riding a pie
bald horse for advice, and to do whatever
that man may advise. Piebald horses fig
ure in great number OF superstitions
There are many animals that the super
stftious consider 1t unlucky to kill Among
them may be mentioned a ladybird, a mar
tin. robin. stork and money spider,
while to kill a wren means that you will
break bone before the year it out. Many
animals are also supposed to herald death,
and superstitions in this direction are SO
numerous that only a few can be men,
toned here. The most commonly known is
the clicking or tapping Of the beetle called
death watch which Is reckoned as an
omen of death to some one in the house.
Swift dispels this superstition with:
Chambermaids christen this worm death
watch"
Because like watch it always cries "click,'
Then woe be to those In the house that sick,
For sure as gun they will give mp the ghost.
But kettle of scalding hot water injected
Infallibly cures the timber infected;
The omen Ia broken, the danger Is over.
The maggot will die and the sick will recover.
The bowling Of dog at night near a
house Is supposed to predict the death OF a
sick inmate. as also the settling OF q white
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08
Ordered bv Commissioners.

The Commissioners have ordered that
100 feet Of 6-inch water main be laid in
Emporia street between 18th and 18th
streets, South Brookland, at an estimated
cost Of 500.
That $50 feet, more or less. of 6-inch
water main be laid in Erie street between
Central and Ontario avenues northwest, at
an estimated cost Of $500.
They have further ordered that the road
way Of California avenue between Column
bia road and Connecticut avenue and west
from Connecticut avenue as far as dis
ing Of Connecticut avenue, be repaired with
macadam, at an estimated cost Of $3.50,
chargeable to the appropriation for paving
Connecticut avenue" LeRb99y place to Wyo-
ming avenue, 1903. :, ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08
Burglar Still at Work.

A burglar, supposed to be the one who
visited several houses last week and carried
off cash. eatabies and liquid refreshments
as printed in The Star at the time, appear
ed at two houses this morning and carried
away small amount OF plumber. One
house visited was the residence of Mr.. Ly-
man J. Pierce, secretary of the Y. M. c. A.,
1145 New Hampshire avenue. The visit to
this house was paid between II O'Clock last
night and o'clock this morning. An en-
trance was effected through the pantry
window, and gold watch some tea, cot
fee and a steak were taken. At the house
of Gen H. G. Gibson. 1l61 New Hampshire
avenue, an entrance was effected through
rear window which was mot fastened.
Two dozen cigars were carried away.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08

means are provided for meeting extraordi-
nary expenses, the Commissioners do not
believe that the revenues Of the District
should be required to bear this large ex-
pendture, which is estimated at $SGO,0OO,
especially estimate, based on an ex-
animation of the bridge, described in
the report Of Lieut.. Col Charles ]. Allen,
Corps of Engineers, dated February %,
1901 shas been prepared, according to which
the bridge can be put in safe condition for
ten or twelve years for sum not exceeding
$4,000 Moreover, the Commissioners be-
lieve that the Anacostia or Navy Yard
bridge, just above the navy yard, Is now
in dangerous condition, is narrow, and
insufficient for the traffic passing over it,
and should be rebuilt, If only one bridge is
authorized to be rebuilt in preference to
the AQueduct bridge"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08
ander. The officers installed were: Mrs.

mander. The officers Installed were: Mrs.
Agnes Klinger, noble commander: Mrs.
Laura Bradley, vice noble commander; Mrs.
Annie C. Allen, keeper Of records; ]. Ham
mond Brewer. financial keeper of records;
E. c. Hazen, treasurer: Mrs. Mary Carson,
worthy prelate; l.. G. BraZier, worthy her
aid: Mrs. Lulu Espey, warder of the inner
gate; George Hand, warder of the outer
gate; A. E. Cole, past noble commander.
Sir Knights l.. H. Patterson and A. E.
Cole were elected representatives and Mrs.
j. w. Vanzant and Mrs. Margaret Jones as
alternate representatives to the Grand Com
mandery, and Past Noble Commander ].
w. Vanzant, NJ. c. Hazen and Ossie Klinger
were elected trustees. Mrs. ]. H. Brewer
was elected pianist.
After a general interchange Of views for
the good of the order refreshments were
served.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08
THE AQUEDUCT BRIDGE.
Commissioners Make Report on Senate
Bill 6517.

The District Commissioners have for
warded to Senator Gallinger. acting chair
man Of the Senate District committee. a
report on Senate bill 6517, "To provide for
the rebuilding Of the Aqueduct BRIDGE"
saying:
building the Aqueduct bridge. and II 1t is
rebuilt it should provide for street rail-
way ears. indicated in the bill. How
ever. until some arrangements are made by
law for providing advances to the District
Of Columbia from the treasury, or ether
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08
Golden Cross Installation.

Tho officers for the ensuing term of Col
des Commandery. No. 712, u. o. G. c., were
Installed last night in Schmidt's Hall by
Deputy Grand Commander L. III. Patterson.
assisted by the grand keeper Of records. w.
q. Graham. as grand herald: Past Noble
Commander NJ. C. Hazen. as pas; grand
commander, and Grand Vice Commander
Annie l.. Allen. as senior. pc It noble com
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08
Reception by Daughters of America.

Old Glory Council. No. -. Daughters Of
America. gave reception on the occasion
Of the sixth annual visitation Of the state
councillor and her staff Of officers, Monday
evening. at 316 Pennsylvania avenue south
east. The hall was beautifully decorated
with the flags of all nations, the American
emblem. of course. predeminating. The
floor and platform were artistically deco
rated with palms and other greens, an ex-
cellent program was rendered, including
vocal and instrumental selections recita-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08
Wills Filed for Probate.

BY the terms of the will of Francis Fow-
Ter. dated December 13. 1884. and filed to-
day for probate. his estate is left to his
wife, Susan w. Fowler.
The will OF William j. Lenoir, dated Au-
gust g. 1902. has also been filed for probate.
His wife and six children are named bene-
fctarieR. .-.------- ------
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08
Black Goods,

5O-1nch All-wool Black English Cheviots.
5O-inch All-wool Black Habit Cloth
50-inch All-wool Black Storm Serge.
46-inch All-wool Black Granite Cloth.
46-inch All-wool Black Open-mesh Eta
mine.
44-inch All-wool Black Crepe de Chine.
50-inch All-wool Black Cancels Hair
Zibeline
S-inch All-wool Diagonal Serge
42-inch Atwood Black Albatross
46-inch All-wool Black Nuns Yelling.
44-inch All-wool Black Extra Heavy
Henrietta.
4-inch All-wool Black Bedford Cord.
These materials range I'M
in quality from Toe to III WD~
SOC. yard. Remnant price 1t w.
Friday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08
The Value Of Cheerfulness.
'harleston News and Courier.

FrOm the ChaflestOn News and Courier.
Some of the sunniest dispositions are
those Of confirmed invalids who have the
strength of will to ignore their own suffer-
ings in order not to cast a gloom over their
family and friends. So that 1t is not SO
much condition Of bodily health as of
moral, and we cannot doubt that the phys
ical condition is largely influenced by the
prevailing state Of our mind. 1t is not only
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08
lions and song and dance by little Miss

lions and song and dance by little Miss
Gladys Wilkinson.
Mrs. Elizabeth Sewell, the state council
lor, was presented with an exquisite orna
ment Mrs. Sewell expressed her apprecia-
ton of the gift in few, well chosen words.
Among other prominent members present
were: The drill master, Mr.. E. Hazelton,
who was presented with a handsome silk
umbrella by the members Of the drill team;
the national councillor, DR.: Nelia Kennedy
Of Ohio, was present and the recipient Of
large bunch of American beauty roses
from the members of the order.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08
Realty Transferred.

By deed. which has been placed on rec
ord, Charles W. RicHards9p and Amy Small
Richardson. his witSl conveyed to Henry
R. Lemly of the United States army lot 8.
block 2. on the north side Of Baltimore
street. in Cliffbourhe. The consideration
was $12 600, 81 stRiin
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08
DEGREES Of Divorce Signed.

Justice Hagner. III EQUITY Court No. /,
has granted Mary FL Began divorce from
John F. Began, on the ground Of desertion
Also, on the ground ofs desertion, Justice
Hagner has signed aIdecraee granting Ferdi-
nand A. Weller diuorcssfrom Charlotte I.
Weller. {f8 2ai
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08

Remnant lot of lis pairs of Ladies'
kidskin Button Shoes, with light flexible
and medium weight soles. Kid and pat
ent leather tip, including 43 pairs Of
Lace Shoes, cloth and kid tops. Button
Shoes In sizes 2Ia to 3, and ~ q
Lace Shoes 3 to 7. Regu- ~ W
lar. $500. For tomorrow. W
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08

1 lot Of Mantel Lambrequins. made of
fine quality sateen, finished with wide
fringe to match; slightly soil
ed; Regular price, s1.Oo. For MWC
Friday. Wv 20
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08
Williams Failed to Materialize.

Arthur Williams Of 2O5 18th street north
east forfeited s. collateral in Police Court
this morning on a charge Of assault pre-
ferred by Charles H. Williams of 424 18th
street northeast The charge was filed as
the result Of an encounter between the two
on Monday last.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08

Boys Satin Calf and Kidskin Shoes,
low heels, spring heels and 90
regular heels Remnant lots WSC.
of our regular 80 line for. wv
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08

/ lot of odd pairs Fine Quality Tapes
try Portieres, in plain
colorS and floral designs;
slightly mussed. IS and Sc - ( ok
qualities for. WV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08

1 lot Of remnants 50-inch Tapestry, in
brown, blue and cid rose.
slightly soiled. Regular 39c.
and soc. quality. Remnant WC
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08

Small lot Of Boys Elastic
r. Fl; ::s y; White i:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08

Children's Black Cloth Kersey Fleece
lined Leggfngs, in sizes from 80
to 10 years. Regular SOC. $50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08

& Children's Wool Serge Sailor Suits in
Garnet and Blue. sizes 6 and only,
large collars trimmed with N
$2.49. For Friday eO)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08

I lot of odd pairs Fine Quality Not
tingham and Real Irish
Lace Curtains. So and 81 ~
quality; slightly soiled. For ~ II GS
Friday. " ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08

SO pairs Ladies' Lace and Button
Shoes. patent and kid tip. A few spring
heels in the lot. Broken sizes. 90
Regular price, s1.25. For to- SUC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08

25c. and Soc Childrens Toboggan
Caps; all wool and fancy az
colors. While they last to- nc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08

Small lot of Misses and Children's
Felt and Satin Juliets; not all 80
sizes Sod mp to Sc,- ZSC.
AoT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08

A lot of Chidren's Poloy Pull-over- the
ear Caps; odds and ends only; 90
not not all al,a Sizes sold up to SOC. &C.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08

! lot of Tapestry Couch Covers. -
inches wide and 3 yards long, Bagdad
and l., floral patterns. finished or IN
$3.50 and $500. For Friday W w.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08
UDhOlSterieS.

l lot OF yard wide Silkoline, Golden
Drapery, Denims, Cretonnes,
Fish Net, etc. 121sc. quality. For SC
Friday, yard. W.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08

1 lot Large Size Double Bed Spreads.
In handsome Marseilles pat 90
terms; slightly soiled; worth MIC
$1.25 and $1.39 For Friday. :. WV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08

Five hundred pairs of Ladies', Misses
and Children's best grade of
Storm and Low-cut Rubbers; < 40
all sizes. Tomorrow for..... WV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08

Special lot Of Ladies' Warm Fleece
lined, Juliets, of felt and black cloths;
assorted colors, with hand 81
turned soles. Regular value, 6WC.
$1.OO. Remnant price........... " 70
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08

Lot 4-Remnants of all Silk Taffeta
and Satin Gros Grain Ribbons, in all
new crisp colors. in good NN/
Rispons. R Remn sss0 piece &c: ZC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08

New Process Oil Heaters, solid brass
oil tanks, highly nickel d - 90
plated R!sss q worth $40. For 49, ~
E.TlQ0X.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08

Boys Fancy Cossack Coats; only
sizes 3, 6, and Sugars; exceptiona
fine garments, in gray, garnet, blue and
tan; values up to $500. No. 80
TO be closed out'otomor- d. 10
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08

Boys Knee Pants; only sizes to 10
years; fancy and blue. To 49,
close them out. Friday &C.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08

1 lot of la Heavyweight Double Bed
Wool Blankets, slightly 10
f EIjsa; worth $3.50. For ST. .ZW
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08

Boys Blue and Red Blouses; large
square collar; ruff1es on front, q
cuffs and collars; sizes to &C.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08

lot of 10 Sad Irons, slightly defaced
from handling: worth up to 4 -
4 DC; y, Your choice while they l5C.
last, for. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.