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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-15
TEMPERANCE
Committees Named.

At a meeting Of Hope Council. No. /,
OF the recently organized temperance
society. the Independent Order Sons OF
Jonadab. the worthy chief. Lieut.. John
Q. Daley, appointed the following stand
ing committees: Printing. James 7.
Rolf. Mayo c Mitchell. Philip n. Web
err G. ". Moore. and Thomas G. Clark
regalia and button, J. c. Cobb, Joseph
r. Hodgson, Lieut.. John C. Daley.
Wayne W. Cordell, and Francis Rec
side: employment, Thomas J. Clark,
chairman; John c. Daley. J. r. lie
Barnes. 2. J. Pearson. W. H lie
Strange. James T. Rolf. Thomas Ma
lOney. Francis Reeside. Joseph =. Hodg-
son. and Philip Lederer; beneficial fea-
lures. J. Walter Mitchell, John O.
Moore, and Philip Lederer; 10 arrange
for watch night service, New. Year Eve
bert, Bicllerton. JPmes 7. Rolf, Phillip
Lederer. and Francis Reeside.
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THE LUCKY GOLFER.

The strange story OF the discovery OF
an unsupported art treasure comes
from Canada. A Montreal art dealer
was playing golf, and drove q ball
through the window OF & cottage. 1t
struck picture on the wall. The
dealer paid handsome compensation,
and also acquired the injured picture.
1t turned out, after c5eanIng ana ex-
animation. TO be a Dutch interior by
Teniers. Of the value Of $500 Half OF
this sum the dealer gave 10 the original
lady owner, TO her great surprise
Cleveland Leader.
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RECREATION.
Unique Euchre Club.


The members OF the Unique Euchre
Club were delightfully."- entertained last
Monday night at the residence Of Mr.
anI Mrs Schelpp. 1873 F Street north
east. The cOIOrs OF the club, white
and green. were used in the decora-
ton OF the house. The election OF Of
hcers resulted as follows: President, A
Boyce; treasurer, Mr., Scelpp; secretary,
Mrs Nellie HI. Vandegrift. A short
musical program was then given, fol-
lowed by playing the usual number Of
games. The first prizes were won By
Mrs. A Boyce and Dr.. J. NJ NeW5ern,
second by Mrs. Nandegrift and DR.. y.
Waters. The consolation prizes were
won by Miss Mary Kline and Alfred
Boyce. At the conclusion Of the game
ali were escorted to the beautifully
decorated table, where they partoOk OF
refreshments. TIE members present
were DR. and Mrs. Walters, Mr.. and
Mrs. SChelpp. Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred
BOyce, Mr.. and Mrs. Dittoe. Mrs Van
degrift, Mrs. Bernard, Miss Kline, J.
Hardie. Lieutenant lie Mason, u. S. A
and DR.. J. NJ Newbern.
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Talk on Modern Poets.

Mrs Charles Howard Hinton, q re-
cent valued addition TO the circle of
authors in washington, viii give talk
on Modern Poets before the Woman's
National Press Association, IN the par
Tors Of the w. c. T L. Friday evening
November 20. the occasion being
''woman's evening" or the second Of
the series of lectures the association
has planned for the winter, and 10
which the reading public is cordially
invited
Mrs. Hinton is a Londoner by birth
and an American by adoption. having
come to this country when her hus-
band was appointed to the chair Of
mathematics at Princeton. TO accept
which ne resigned his commission in
the Imperial University Of Japan.
They who have light in themselves
viii not revolve as satellites. and so
it is not as the wife OF Prof. Hinton,
distinguished scientist though he is.
nor as the sister Of the author Of The
Gadf1y." that Mrs Hinton is known 70
the literary world. but as contributor
Of verse to 'Harper's.' The Outlook. E"
and other periodicals.: as author and
lecturer on original subjects
Her Personal "reminiscences OF Lit
erary People I Have Known in London. -
prepared at the earnest request Of Mrs.
Wilson. wife OF the president OF Prince
ton. makes the nearer feel as though he,
too. had personally known the literary
giants of the world capital and had
walked and talked with them. so real
do they become when described BY
their poet-COuntryWoman.
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Inventors. scientists. and physicians
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II remained for cOuaDaFati lively young
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discover what so many others had failed
70 do.
Mr.. hinges resides in Rochester. Y.
l.. ana has devoted the best part OF his
life in studying and experimenting on
the Cartilage, and his sreat efforts have
ct last been crowned with success 4
large company. composed OF Rochester
leading citizens, has been formed for the
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The Secrets OF How TO Grow Tall
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MILITARY.
cOrcOran Cadets Smoker,

CorcOran Cadets Smoker.
The Corcoran Cadets, Company z,
First Regiment District Militia. gave
an enjoyable smoker and entertainment
IN honor OF the members Of the com
mand and their friends, II National
Rifles Hail. Thursday evening. About
80 or 200 persons were present.
Those who contributed 20 the pro-
gram were: Moxiey and Barnes. must
cal selections; Mr.. Howe, bass solo; Mr..
Packing, tenor solo; Mr.. Hutchinson.
baritone solo; Mr.. Slavin. "Ragtime on
tho PTairie;" Mr.. Murphy, comic songs;
AR. Mitchell, PAROLES; Mr. Hayden,
mandolin selections, aud the Congress
sional Quartet. and tue BloomingdaIe
Trio. The accompanies were l.. A
Wright and George Preston.
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THE ANCIENT EGYPTIANS
PLAYED "YANKEE DOODLE"

The tunes Of Yankee Doodle" and
America" are 50 old that their origin
is unknown today. IN q very interest
ing address at the Buffalo Historical
Society Building. Miss Harriette Sum
ner. a teacher Of grammar school No
%. who has devoted z years research
70 learn the history Of our national
ton about Yankee Doodle and
America" Though the words OF both
were, OF course, written IN this cOun-
try, the tunes were borrowed from
other nations. and Miss Sumner said
the music OF our chief national hymn
may be 6Taceable away back to the an
Client Egyptians Brooklyn Citizen
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FT0teTndl.

been actively at work. nd viii give SIS
third annual ball on Tuesday. Novem-
Der II, at Typogra phical Temple. The
tribe has extended an invitation to the
Minute Men Of the District 70 be It's
guests on that evening The invitation
has been accepted, and large deiega-
ton Will be present.
Brother Joseph L. z. Ogie, of this
tribe. who died In Portsmouth. Ohio.
November Ia. viii be buried under au-
spices OF the tribe today az D. m.
from Trinity Protestant Episcopal
Church. Third and c Streets northwest
The tribe paid fraternal visit 20
Logan Tribe, No. 8, in Georgetown, on
Thursday evening. il being the oeca-
sion OF the visitation Of the great
chiefs Of the Great Council OF the Dis
trict Of Columbia
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ART.
e Eveniae With th. &C.,.


The Columbia Heights Art Club met
at the home OF Mrs. j. Finney Eneel
last Thursday. Ms. Garner was chair
man for the day. Mrs. Sarah James weut
TO the valley o, the Pe=uitz for her sub.
]eet TOT art notes. ana gave 4 very in
te-estins paper upon Peter Fisher. -
taking as the basis Of Ger theme The
Archer IN the Corcorsa Gallery Of Art
A. number OF the women present had
visited Nuremberg and seen hts gres;
work IN the church OF sainted SebaId.
where in bronze the Twelve Apostles
sUsrd from age to age their trust the
discussion that followed was interesting.
A. German literature begins in the mo-
nastic schools founded at FuIda. st.
Gall. Reicheaau, Old Cosbey, on the
So,nEe. New Cosbey on the Weser.
with E.tin and German glossaries in
translations OF the Psalms and para
phases OF the Gosepl story. the great
work OF the missionary priest. St. Bon
face. IN establishing the first Of these
schools was made the subject Of a paper
by Mrs. PHILIPPINE Munro.
Among the beautiful poems read were
Der ErlkoniS," by Mrs. l. w. Doris;
My Saint by Mrs. Stokes: ''BIignon's
Song" by Mrs. Engle; 'LonEfellow's
Tribute to Michael Angelo" BY Mrs.
Sarah James, and School OF Magic. -
by Mrs. McCreery. Mrs. Frank 81 Bris-
tol gave a graphic description OF her
visits to the homes OF the great German
poets, and museums of art in Germany.
Mrs. George z. Mattingly. Mrs. Calvin
Nelson, Mrs. Franklin F'lint-Hsthoway
anG Miss Flora McCreery were the
guests OF the club.
Refreshments were served, after
which the club adjourned 70 meet al
the home Of Mrs Doris, 1sc1 Kinney
Street. NoYemehr u.
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Capitol Hill History Club.

The Capitol an History Club enter
tS!ned it's friends in an enjoyable man.
Ter last Wednesday evening. at the
home Of Mrs. John Mclaughlin, 5l2 3
Street northeast The main feature OF
the evening was q play called "A Day in
tho Seraglio." Those who took part were
Mrs. Mclaughlin. Mrs. Wilson. Mrs
Roberts. Mrs. Shock, Mrs. Patrick and
Mrs. Wood. Selections on the harp and
a. violin were furnished. Refreshments
were served
The committee IN charge Of the en-
tertainment consisted OF the women al
ready mentioned and Mrs. Webb, Mari
Gle Travis, Mattox Nichol and Water
man.
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DIR. EDWARD KOCH.
DR.. KOCH IS HERE
He CURES ASTHMA AND
ASSUMPTION.
Consultation IS Free
A. the WsshIngto ! office,
l235 New YORK Avenue.

Dr. Edward Koch, the eminent Iun-
specialist, is the first nlan 10 discover =
means 10 cure consumption and asthma
he has positively proved thar through
his methods consumption is ? durable
disease. Re har established iJe curabil-
lry beyond a shadow OF e. doubt.
Individuals IN whom there was sxten-
sjve Destruction OF the pulmonary It's
sue. ana. indeed. entire destruction %
the tissue OF ore lung. have recovered
by the use % the Koch treatment
In MS various offices. which are in all
The principal cisies. DR.. Koch has hun
direds Of instances on record n which
persons have been cured who were con-
frmed cCnsum ptives. Some OF their
cases were pronounced incurahle By the
best doctors yet they have regained
their health through this wonderful dis
coVery. Many ncce been cured right here
in Washington.
The only Washington Office OF the
k-ch Lung Cure Is st 1875 New York
AVonue. II Is under the direct super
vision Of Or. Koch, who will personally
see patients.
The medicine which Dr. Koch admin
lsieTs does not 90 TO the stomach. but
directly 20 the lungs. In this way he
removes the cause upon which the dis
ease depends.
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Reception to Listriet Recent.

Columbia Chapter, .. a. r.. rendered
a reception TO its regent. Mrs. NJ. r. 5.
Davis, at the Ebbltt House last Thurs
day evening, as q welcome TO her on
her return frCu her summer outing in
Maine. The welcoming speech was made
ny Mrs. De ReiEer, who expressed the
pleasure Of the chapter in again having
its regent present humorously alluded
TO her election 10 the next congress ard
offered her congratulations on the his
torfcal research in which she had been
engaged among the dry bones of her an
cestors. Mrs. Davis was also pre-
scented a beautiful bunch Of yellow
chrysantnemums, a gift OF the chapter
Mrs. Davis replied expressing her ap
probation Of this cordial welcome from
her chapter and gave a short account OF
the work of tn d. A. r. IN which sh,
had been engat d and also OF her sue
cessful search for the records OF one OF
her Revolutionary ancestors. The plan
ist, Mrs. Bailey, played two patriotic sc
1sctioas and the chapter was favored
with two plano solos by Master Leslis
Cooulbs. who is an active member in tn,
Society OF the Children of the Revolu-
ton. as well az a fine musician.
Congratulations and patriotic speeches
were made By T. e vice regent or the DIS
trict, Mrs. 2. S. Mussey. Elizabeth
Briant Johnston. Treasurer General Mrs.
d. X Shute, Corresponding Secretary
General Mrs. Holcomb. and Mrs. Gads-
by, Of the Mary Washington Chapter
Mrs. Albert Akers, chairman or the re-
1reshment committee, gracefully dis
Dsnsed refreshn ents. Twelve OF the fif-
teen chapters ca the District were rep
resented by their officers and many other
friends OF the chapter were present.
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wimodzughsis Notes.

Last Tuesday night the second euchre
Of the season was held at WimOdaugh-
sis. under the supervision OF Mrs Cath
arine King and Mrs. Mary Gruian. A
number OF persons enjoyed a most de-
lightful evening.
A delightful reception was held in
the Wimodaughsis parlors. on Wednes-
day last. the hostess being Mrs. Sarah
T. Andrews, assisted by Mesdames
Debus, Mabrey, Burkhart, and Battles.
The parlors were decorated with chry-
santhemuns. Refreshments were serv-
ed 20 a large number OF guests
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LITERARY.
Pen Women's League.

The League Of American Pen Wo-
men held its monthly meeting At head
quarters on November O. There was q
good attendance. Mrs. Townsend Allen.
OF Fort Washington, y. Y. was admit
TED to active membership. Geraldine An
thony presented the league with her
new book, -Four In Hand" A delight
fui evening was passed il Thought In
terchange." each member bringing some
helpful thought to writer's on illustra-
tors. Mrs. NJ. 4. Flick read an interest
Ing letter on the News Writer'S Union
IN Columbus. Ohio. giving the scale OF
wages. which is the same for women
as men, The historian read the report.
showing that many members ard new
books have been added since last June.
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George c. Ellison. -. J. Roberts. r. A
Philips. ". p. Cullen. Dr. l. r.
Klemm. zidon E. Ross. Col. B. =
Hawkes., DR.. George Havener. Mrs. A
Alexander. Mrs " Brewer Mrs f
Harrison, Mrs Il. L. Ross. Mrs B. F.
Hawkes., and Mrs. L. II. Patterson.
The present officers OF the club are:
l. II. Patterson. president; D. J. Dickin.
son. vice president; II. p. Holden, lee
turer; 5. W. Snow, recording secretary;
Z. II Carver, corresponding secretary
Fillmore Harrison. financial secretary
and treasurer; Wallace Brewer. herald
Fifteen new members were admitted
The president announced that the lee
turer at the next meeting would be the
Rev. Dr.. F. D. Power. and his lecture
would be on one Of his recent trips
abroad.
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S. Y. omcers Nominated.

Nominations Of officers for the ensuing
var were made last Friday night at a
meeting OF the William p. Gushing
Camp. 40. -. Sons OF Veterans. United
States Army. The meeting was held AZ
sl4 Ninth Street northwest, Camp Com,
rnander Francis e Cross presiding
The nominations made were: Francis
z Cross. commander. and e r. Camp
bell. chaplain. 10 succeed himself Peso
Iutions were adopted giving the COM
mander-elect the right 10 choose his
first sergeant and qusrtermaster ser
Eeant.
alter the reading OF general orders a
muIGcal progTaTa Was presented. inclu1-
ing a number or selections on the graph
ophone by First Sergt. B. G.. Mcdonald.
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American History Club.

Headquarters OF the American His
tory Club have been established per-
manently at sl3 z Street northwest.
where future meetings viii be held.
The president, Major J. H Slime, who
is historian Of the Army OF the Po-
tomac, has instructed the secretary,
Capt. J. Walter Mitchell. national his
torian OF the Spanish War Veterans. to
call meeting Of the organization for
next Wednesday evening Important
papers on the civil war and the war with
Spain viii be read.
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Readings for the Blind.

The program for the week for the
reading AMI music in the reading room
for the blind. Library Of Congress. Is
as follows:
Monday. Mrs. Andrew Stewart: Tues
Gay. the Rev. Alexander Kent; Wednes-
day. Stanley Olmsted. piano recital;
Thursday. Mrs. Mary z. ireland: Fri
day. Miss Anne Hitchcock; Saturday,
Mrs. Georgisna Kingscote.
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Y. NJ. c. A. Notes.


The big evangelistic meeting for man
under the auspices Of the Y. n. c. A.
Wih again be held at the Lafayetts
opera House today. the doors opening
at $40 and the song service beginning
al S;45- The speaker today viii be DR..
James w Willard, pastor OF 3 great
Baptist church Of Baltimore. DIT. MI
lard viii take as his subject, Wanted
Blessing" This win be the first an
pearanee Of this popular preacher az
the big meeting. He IS peculiarly at
tractive 10 young men and has a great
following OF men in his congregation
The Ariel Ladies' Quartet Of Boston
one Of the most popular lyceum or9ani-
zations, Will sing several selections At
the song service. This fine company In
on a tour and was secured for q Sunday
in Washington in order that they might
address the big meeting Percy 8.
Foster VIII conduct the song serv1ca
assisted By the associations full or.
chestra-
The popular Bible class, conducted by
Dr.. Merrill E. Gates, is rapidly approach
ing 200 members.
This class meets in the Lafayette
Opera House Immediately before the big
meeting Members OF the class are ad-
mitted at the side entrance from 40
TO 3:l5. Tickets Of membership may be
secured free BY any men who apply at
the same time and place each Sunday.
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u Y. o. Reception.

A reception was given by 0fr. and Mrs.
Z. F. Bogia. at their residence. 21o9
First Street northwest. on Wednesday
evening. November Il, TO Gen A n
Legs, the newly elected commandment
chief Of the Union Veterans Union. and
Mrs. Ida Bogis Roe. the newly elected
national president of the Womans Vet
Grams Relief Union.
a large number Of the members Of
the Union Veterans Union. and the
Womau's Veterans Relief Union, as
well as delegations from the Spanish
War Veterans, and the Daughters Of
Union Veterans. we're present % well
come the nevly-elected officials
The evenings entertainment was in
terspersed with songs and musical re-
eItals. and toasts were given in honor Of
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Doings of the Maccabees.

Brishtwood Tent. No. ). celebrated it's
tnlrd anniversary on last Tuesday night
oy an open meeting, with appropriate Re
exercises, which were in charge OF &
committee. with T. r. Conner as chair
man The meeting was called to order
by the commander Of the tent. Dr.. 9.
3. Hanicllne, who introduced the chair
man, Mr.. Conner. who delivered an ap-
propriate address. Mr. Conner intro
duced d. ". Gall. the State command
er. who addressed the audience. and
showed Briefly the good accomplished
by the tent. its rise, and prosress. Fol-
loving his address, a musical and lit
eTary program was furnished. Before
refreshments We're served. Sir Knight
Conner. the chairman OF tho commit
tee on arrangements, presented 10 the
State commander, on behalf or the tent.
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y SOCIAL AND OTHER LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS y
Patriotic.

the two orders. and their commanders
\ collation. was served.
The evenings entertainment promises
a prosperous year for both the UnioI
Veterans Union. and the Woman's Vet
Grams Relief Union
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Mckinley Circle Meets.

William Mckinley Circle. No. ,. La
dies Of the G. a. r.. held the last meet
ing in October at the home OF Mrs. Cath
crime ScheeI pa Second Street north
east. After the business was transacted
the members were entertained With
musical selections. contributed by Mr.
Scheel. Refreshments were served
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G. A R Inspection.

Last Tuesday night was selected for
the inspection OF George G. Meade Post
No. 5, OF the Grand Army OF the Re
public. The occasion was made doubly
interesting by "a official visit from the
department officers. After the inspec-
ZION OF the post by Inspecting Oncer
Burns. who highly eomplimeuted the
post on its solid financial condition and
the efficiency of its officers. the depart
xnent officers were announced and cor
daily received with the usual hoEors
Addresses followed by Department
Commander Ivory G. Kimbau, Senior
Department Vice Commander Abraham
Hart. Junior department Vice Com
xinander H Buckingham. Assistant Adju-
sant General 3. F. Chase, Assistant
ouzrterrnaster General A. p. Tasker,
Department Inspector L T. Randolph.
Aide Thomas II. Martin. Commander L.
Fl. Patterson. and Past Department
Commanders Thomas :. Hopkins ana
Calvin Farns=OTth.
After the department officers retired.
officers for the post for the ensuing
term and representatives and alternates
10 the department encampment were
nominated
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Anandal Club Dance

The Ansndal Club viii give the third
dancing reception on Monday. az Rob
inson's, in Fourteenth Street, to which
their many friends are invited. These
dances have proved a success. and they
VIII continue through the season.
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EDUCATIONAL.
Class Officers Elected.

The students Of the class "a day ses-
sions Of Woods Commercial College
met on Friday afternoon. November Is,
and elected the following officers: Presi-
dent, Claude B. Koontz; first vice presi-
dent, Joseph d. Ashby; second vice
president, Thad T. Robbins; secretary,
Gertrude Il Ferry: treasurer. Mary z.
Edwards.
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Choir Boys Musicale.

~HUIL BUYS 1AusLIaIt.
The boy choir Of st. PauIs Church
gave an entertainment OF a conicaI
nature on Tuesday night In the parish
hail. The choir sang GauI's Holy City"
with admirable expression and enseun-
bic voice that Is unequaled In Washing
ton. A performance Of Punch and Judy
followed. Master Taylor Papson and
). Percy Thompson were the soIoisfs
Of the evening.