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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-31
OFFICERS CHOSEN.
New Hampshire Association Holds Its
Annual Meeting.

At the annual meeting of the New Hamp-
shire Association. held last Tuesday at 419
10th street, officers for the ensuing year
were chosen, as follows: President, Charles
H. Turner; vice president DR.. A. ]. Hun
toon; secretary, Major M. A Dillon; treas
urer, Geo. w. Carter; executive committee,
Dr.. A. J. Huntoon, Henry L. Johnson, Gen.
Geo. W. Ballock. Miss Ellen F. Goodwin
and Mrs. VIM. E. Abbott; entertainment
committee D. NJ. Hildreth. Geo. w. sar-
gent, Russell G. Abbott, Miss Lydia Mar
shall and Miss Sarah Brown; finance COM
mittee. Messrs. Gilmore, Sawyer and Sar-
gent.
A musical program Of exceptional merit,
arranged by Mrs. Clara Baker Smith, was
rendered as follows: Quartet. when
Hearts Meet" Mrs. Smith, Miss Nellie
O'Hare, DR.. w. M. Kimball and Mr.. r. A.
Murray; accompanist Miss Mary Lans-
dale; bass solo, Vulcan, Mr.. Murray;
the flower song from Faust" and Dear
Heart Miss O'Hare; tenor solo, DR.. Kim
ball, accompanied by Mrs Kimball; trio,
'"Tantum Ergo" Mrs. Smith, Miss Ware
and Mr.. Murray; quartet, Goodnight"
At the meeting February 81 it is expected
that Mr.. Henry M. Baker will read paper
on 1.-The Part of New Hampshire tn the
Revolutionary Struggle
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Social Club Meeting.

Minnehaha Social Club held its regular
semi-monthly Friday evening with the
Misses Bryan and Martin. A short business
session was presided over by the president.
L. P. Steuart. after which transposed fruits
and flowers were properly placed by the
guests. The successful contestants were
Miss Bessie Bush. Mr.. Edward E. Wilson.
Miss Katie Young and Mr.. Will Ridgely
Vocal solos were given by Miss Ida Bryan,
Miss Grace Ford. Miss Katie Young, Mrs.
Mary Jane Lyston and Mr.. R. E. Hammer
dinger. Recitations by Miss Katie Young.
Among those present were Miss Mary Oh
lice. Miss Mary Wild. Mrs Mary E. Lyd-
dane. Miss Nellie C. Lee, Miss Rose Good
win. Miss Gertrude E. Metcalf, Miss An
ME c. Downs. Miss Myrtle Balderson, Mrs.
Addie Constantine. Mrs Bryan. Miss May
Martin. Miss Cecilia McKenna, Mr.. r. A.
Dinsmore, Mr.. D. Swift. DR.. James M.
Dean Mr.. George W. Kerns, Mr.. A. G.
Flowers. DR.. w. H. Spinks, Mr.. R. L. He
ley and Mr.. Pittman. Refreshments were
served.
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Appealed in Vain.

This young man was very profane near
his home on o street northwest last night,
and locked him up on complaint Of his
father" Policeman Crowley told Judge
Scott in the Police Court this morning when
William Stannard. colored, was called on to
answer to a charge of disorderly conduct.
my son is a very bad boy" the father
explained to the court, land he has threat
ened to do me and his mother several
times"
How old is he?' his honor inquired
Nineteen years old, and he was raised
In the proper manner, but he has fallen in
with bad companions"
Il had two drinks Of beer and a small
pony Of whisky last night, and they went
to my head" was the explanation made by
the defendant, land If you let me go on my
personal bonds I'll go home and behave
myself"
mo, you won't go home" the father in
terrupted, because we don't want anything
more to do with you"
'See that" Judge Scott said; "your con-
duct has made your father turn against
you"
But I'll be good If you let me CO." Will
liam pleaded.
Twenty dollars or two months" his
honor said, bringing the matter to an end.
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Columbia Heights Art Club.

The Columbia Heights Art Club met at
the home of Mrs. George Redway Thurs
day. January %, and that being the date
Of President McKinleys birthday, carna-
tons, his favorite flower, were part of the
decorations, while pink and green, the club
colors, were also conspicuous. In contrast
to the art notes Of last week, when Mrs L..
w. Doris read of the efforts of the Colo
RADIO club women to preserve the rock dwell
ings Of the Indians from destruction, was
the series Of pen pictures Of artist life in
Paris given by. Mrs. Carl F. Smith The
water colors Of Mr.. Carl F. Smith were
placed SO advantageously that while listen
ing to papers or music one could look upon
bits of daisy field, crest Of mountain, or
delight in the colors Of autumn in bit of
Piney branch.
The topic for the day was outlined by Mrs.
Philippine Monro, and the discussion of
facts with the responses to roll call gave
each one present something to think over.
The music was greatly enjoyed. It consist
ed of dainty rendering Of ''Violets" by
Miss Mabel Reeves, spirited with a
Delicate AIR by Mrs. Herman Smith, and
Margerie Fart. The accompaniment of
Mrs. Buell. added much to the singing
The club members welcomed Mrs. AL
phonso Hart, whose illness had for some
time kept her housebound. Among the
guests were Mrs. r. e. Redway and Miss
Alice McClintock.
The recitation of an original poem by
Miss George RedWay was another contrast
to the original story read last week by Miss
Hyde, whose voice added pathos to the pa
thettc story. ''Walhalla, the Indian Girl"
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Second Quartet Concert,

The Lyric Quartet and the Ladies'
String Quartet will give concert Tuesday
evening next, at S:15 o'clock, at the Wash
i4gton Club. ITO street northwest. This
Is the second concert Of the season. and
the program which has been selected, un-
der the careful guidance OF Mr.. Ernest
Lent, the director. promises an evening full
of enjoyment. The Lyric Quartet consists
Of Mrs. Charles Bayley. jr.. first soprano;
Miss Elizabeth Wahly. second soprano;
Mrs. Belle Carpenter Henney, first con-
tralto, and Mrs. D. Olin Leech, second con-
tralto, while the members of the string
quartet are Miss Marie Bastianelli, first
violin; Miss Mabel Montgomery, second
violin; Miss Jessie Bloomer, viola, and Miss
Helen Bastianelli violoncello. The program
follows: Gade, String Quartet, Op 60, in d
major; Schubert, die Nacht'' and Fair
Hope;'' Hoffman, "Fruehling," the Lyric
Quartet; Lent, Hungarian Dance for Vio-
hn, Miss Mabel Montgomery; Nevin,
"Doris," song with violin and violoncello
obligato. Miss Elisabeth Wahly; Haydn
variations from the Kaiser Quartet; Mis-
Ian, "Tu Yo," Porto Rican dance: Ha-
WORTH "At Last Hawley. "Ah! IT'S a
Dream" Mrs. D. DIN Leech; Ten Have,
Capriccio for Violin, Miss Marie Bastia-
nelli; Bailey, 'Elfin Song" Lacome. ''Es-
tudiantina," for vocal quartet, piano and
strings.
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REFORM SCHOOL PROGRAM.
Large Audience Entertained by the
Bows Of the Institution.


A large audience was present at the en-
tertainment given by the inmates OF the
Reform School of the District Of Columbia
last evening in the assembly hall Of the
instit tuition on Bladensburg pike. The pro-
gram was opened with an address Of well
come by Superintendent John c. Kalleen,
following which the members Of the school
sang a chorus, Jingle Bells" The re-
mainder Of the program rendered was as
follows: Lord Stanley's African Dwarfs,"
by "A'' family; solo. Creole Love Song,
by Mrs D. B. Macleod: THE Quilting
Party" chorus by school; MY Ways
Cloudy chorus by school: 1.-THE Bob Town
School," by "B" family; solo, with chorus
by school.
The sketches of "B' family and by "A"
family, composed respectively of the white
and the colored inmates of the school, were
among the most enjoyable features of the
program. The entertainment closed with
Good Night, Ladies'" sung by the entire
school. The affair was considered as entire
ly successful and creditable to the members
Of the school. The musical program, rem
dered by an orchestra composed Of members
Of the school, was regarded as very credit
able.
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COMMITTEES . Hold It's Last Meeting
s Tonight.

The committee of fourteen on the annual
banquet OF TIN Grand Army, to be held at
the New Willard ut O'Clock next Monday
evening, will hold their last meeting this
evening at 7:9O. ct the Office of the chair
man, Thos. 8. Hopkins, 80 Washington
Loan and Trust building. when the final
arrangementscwiE be made.
Gen. Thomas L Stewart, commander-in-
chief of the Grand Army Of the Republic,
and his STAN viii reach the city from Phila-
delphia at o'clock Monday afternoon and
will stop at the Ebbitt House. Col. Bing-
ham. commander of the Department Of Po-
tomac, will personally escort him to the
banquet hall Z
President Roosevelt has not yet declined
the departments invitation, and 1t il
thought that he will attend the dinner.
Ene rapid sale of tickets; the acceptance
OF invitations by some Of the most distin-
gu1shed speakers in the country, and the
hearty enthusiasm of the veterans, make 1t
certain that the gathering will be one long
to pc remembered in this department. There
Will be some pleasant surprises in store for
those who attend. The music. both vocal
and instrumental, will be almost exclusive
~ OF the wartime sort, and, no doubt the
speakers will take the veterans back to the
days when they marched and fought and
bivouacked together.
The chairman will be at his office Mon
day morning to give information to those
interested.
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For Relief Of the Needy.

The Associated Charities, through Mr..
John Joy Edison, treasurer, has recently
received the following contributions toward
the large needs for the present season. Ad-
ditional subscriptions are urgently needed.
Previously published, $6,245.S1; Lee Blair,
s25; c. M. Hendley, $40; w. A. Clark,
$50; Howard s. Nyman, So; B. H. Stickney,
81; c. w. Huguely So; Up. B. F." 50:
"Blaokthorne, SIS; Charles Chesley, $40;
M. J. Hanson, SO; Irving B. Wanger, So;
r. 1. Phenix, $40; Anton Lerch So; cash,
$40; Daniel Murray, 81; M. V. Baldwin, $40;
the Crown Lunch Room, So; Judge J. c.
Bancroft Davis. $50; c. B. Church, $40; L.
Alice Berry, 81; w. E.. Speir, $40; S. A.
Clark, 81; NJ. v. Berry, $3.50; G. A. Aspin-
wall, So; B. F. Leighton, $40. Total,
$65O9.31.
Mr.. Beriah wilkins, treasurer of the Citi-
zens Relief Association has received for
the charity fund:
Previously acknowledged, SIS, 1877 10; Chas.
H. Johnson, $25; w. E. Speir, $40; Carrie
Beard Evans. SO; Rufus H. Thayer, $40;
Frank B. Little So; M. E. B., 50; Mrs. A. P.
Clark. jr., $40; Mrs. Arthur Lee, $3.50; DR..
e. S. KtmbaH, So; Henshaw & Bittinger,
IS; w. ]. Newton. So; E. K, 81. Total,
S., 292.28
Additional contributions may be sent to
the treasurer of the Citizens Relief Asso-
citation. at the Office Of the Washington
Post. "a
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BEREANs AT BANQUET.
Church Entertainment Where Dinner
Was Served by Men Folk.

Was Served by Men Folk.
The Bereans Of the Ninth Street Chris
tan Church held their annual banquet in
the church basement last night. The
unique feature Of the banquet was that
the men prepared and served everything
for the dinner, and, though this was all
done by members Of the class. it was so
well done that no one was heard to wish
for better. Over 100 men sat down to the
table at $780, after having spent about
half an hour with Mr.. F. T. Chapman and
his gramophone. The evening was con-
tinuous round of pleasure.
The Bereans, an organization Of young
men, has been in operation two years. and
has Sunday morning Bible class for
general meeting and the officers and MEM
bers plan any work they think ought to
be done and, having sufficient number Of
workers. proceed to its accomplishment. In
the matter Of this BANQUET the class is
very much indebted to Mr.. Charles Rich
ards and Mr.. H. T. Tyler.
Rev. E. B. Bagby responded to the toast
The Young Man of Today = What~He
Wants and What He Gets and embodied
a strong argument for the young man to
make something of himself. Mr.. A. G.
Bishop responded for the young men. Mr..
to Our Two Year DID," and gave a few
Instances of what the class had done.
Mr.. F. T. Chapman, Mr.. w. H. Curtis.
Mr.. N. w. Bridges and Mr.. P. 8. Steele
responded to the call Of the president,
T. r. Pirtle, and thoroughly livened up the
assembly. Mr.. A. H. Frear responded
with song and was heartily applaueed.
The Berean choir sang it's favorite song,
''Berean." composed by Prof. Charles
Haydn Chase, words by Ell Bic K. FoltZ,
and dedicated to the class.
Before adjourning the class made ar
rangements for meeting soon for a ping
pong tournament in the basement-of the
church, and already have on the list quite
a number of contestants.
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CHANGE ORDERED.
New Ruling Regarding Hours Of Duty
Of Detailed Policemen.

ANS" ASuAAAS 4NSS al O111S5 0OuAS VI OuLy
a-~ Of Detailed Policemen.
An order issued by Major Sylvester yes
terday concerning the hours Of labor Of the
members Of the police department who are
detailed at police headquarters came to the
men in the nature Of a surprise. For many
years these men have reported for duty at
O'Clock and were permitted to leave the
Office at 4sin the afternoon This arrange
ment gave them seven hours a day, while
under the new order they are required to
labor from $40 until 8. but are given ample
time off at noon for lunch. About a dozen
men are affected by the new order. Their
hours now will be the same as those of the
men who are doing post duty and those who
are detailed at various places about the city
Under the new order of things the head
quarters service will give the public an adj
vantage, 1t Is stated. which has not here
tofore been enjoyed. People employed in
the government departments will be able to
transact business in some branches of the
service after their regular hours of labor,
which will prove great accommodation to
them.
The chief of police and the captains who
come directly under him have no regular
hours of duty. Major Sylvester Ia at the
office early and his duties frequently keep
him busy until the late hours of the night.
Capt. Boardman. who has charge of the
detective bureau. seldom leaves his office
until after 8 o'clock. performing from ten
to twelve hours each day, at least. The
change at headquarters yesterday made
business. and several Of the detailed men
who had performed the short days work
for many years returned to their homes one
hour later than heretofore
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District Made Defendant,

Suit at law to recover damages in the
sum Of 5000 was instituted today by John
H. Gates against the District Of Columbia.
It Is alleged that December o last the
plaintiff stumbled by reason Of defect in
the sidewalk on AZ street between Penn
sylvania avenue and street and sustained
severe injury. Attorney F. H. Mackey rep
resents the plaintiff.
The District Of Columbia was also named
defendant in suit at law filed today by
Franklin P. Nash, who seeks to recover
damages in the sum Of $4.320 This sum is
claimed to be due for rent Of premises FOG
and 70S o street for armory purposes for
the use of the 1st Separate Battalion, D. c.
n. G. It is alleged that the rent has not
been paid since December 81, 1899. The
plaintiff Is represented by Attorney M. ].
Colbert.
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Election and Installation.

Potomac Commandery, No. 494, U. o. 8.
c.. elected and installed their officers on
Tuesday night as follows, Grand Comman-
der ]. e. Pattee officiating, assisted by
Grand X. of r. w. E. Graham as general
herald: P. N. c., Mrs. v. Bunch; N. E.,
John I. Bunch; " N. c., Mrs. John l..
Bunch; prelate, Miss Hester R. Bunch;
N. X. of R., N. Bunch; F. X. of r.,
Miss L. R. King; treasurer, John A.
Miner; herald, Clarence G. Solomon; w. 1.
g., Miss Marion A. Harper; w. o. G., Mrs
Mary E. Uhlfelder; representatives to grand
commandery, p N. c. John A. Miner; al
ternate. P. N. C. Clarence G. Solomon trus-
tees, Mr.. Ben. F. Uhlfelder, Miss Marion
Harper and Miss Josie Holoran. Mr.
Adrlcince and Miss HELEN Dillon were mi
tiated and added to the membership Of Po-
tomac Commandery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-31
Third and Last of Series.

The third and last Sunday of the series
OF meetings led by Fred B. Smith will be
held at Lafayette Opera House tomorrow
at $40 Mr.. Smith will take as his theme
tomorrow, "A Fatal Mistake" These
meetings have been record breakers In the
great meetings for men, conducted by the
local Young Mems Christian Association
Never in the history of the association has
such a profound impression been made
nor such remarkable results obtained The
two meetings held at Lafayette Opera
House on the past two Sundays have av-
eraged more than 2,4OO men each.
The musical attraction tomorrow will be
the famous Almondbury Hand Bell Ring
ers of England. The doors will open at
$50 and the song service will begin at
$40 Tickets of admission may be OBJ
tanned free at hotels and drug stores gem
orally.
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Gale Causes Collision.

During the heavy gale about 1 o'clock
yesterday afternoon the flying machine
house boat belonging to Prof. Langley Of
the Smithsonian Institution, which is lying
in the dock at the foot Of 9Th street south
west broke her mooring lines and was
blown against the bow Of the Randall line
steamer Harry Randall, which was lying
at the adjoining wharf. DR.. Langley's boat
broke In about twenty feet Of her rail, and
the forward Flagstaff Of the steamer Ran
dali was snapped off. So heavy was the
gale that the entire deck force of the Ran
dali was required to move the house boat
back to her dock SO that the Flagstaff of the
steamer could be removed for repairs. The
damage to both boats will be less than
$780,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-31
GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY.
Eight Members Of the Board Of Man.
ayers Chosen-Topics Discussed.

At meeting of the National Geographic
Society last evening in the assembly hall Of
the Cosmos Club eight members Of the
board Of managers were elected in place Of
those whose terms had expired. Those who
were elected last night were c. ]. Bell,
George Davidson. w. NJ. Davis. John Joy
Edison, g. K. Gilbert, A. J. Henry, o. P.
Austin and c. Hart Merriam.
Succeeding the election. Prof A. C. True,
director Of the agricultural experiment sta
lions of the United States. read paper on
the office and functions of these institutions
He demonstrated the value of the work of
such stations, citing examples such as the
introduction into France of American
grapes, which are resistant to the phyl-
loxera, and which saved the French wine
industry from ruin; Kochs investigation of
the rinderpest and the discovery Of the
cause of Texas fever.
He also spoke at length on the nutrition
Investigations now being prosecuted by his
division. concluding with description of
the latest results in that branch Of re-
search.
Prof. Elwood Meade of the Agricultural
Department gave an interesting description
of the work of the department in irrigation
Investigations in the west.
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Camden, Summerville and Charleston.
Through drawing room sleeping cars from
Washington daily $50 pm, via. Southern
Railway. Dining car service.-Advt.
Promised to Go to Work.

HE was drunk on 7th street northwest
last night" was the statement made by
Policeman Weber in the Police Court today
against Antonio Chic, who was in the tolls
on charge Of vagrancy.
II only had twenty-five cents yesterday
morning, and I've got twenty cents left
now" Antonio explained. showing Judge
Scott two ten-cent pieces, land don't see
how 1 could get drunk on five cents"
"Have you got a family?'' he was asked.
Eyes; one wife and one daughter. I had
three children but I've only got one now"
do you think you can behave yourself If
let you go?" Judge Scott asked.
Eyes, sir. I'll go right back to work.
''Take his personal bonds,' the court in
structed the clerk.
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MuRPHY,s SCHEME EXPOSED.
Youthful Sport in Court on Charge Of
Passing Bad Checks


The New York children's court is now
wrestling with the problem of what shall
be done with Richard e. Murphy, the
youthful editor and all-around sport" who
was arrested here few days ago for the
authorities OF the metropolis on a charge
Of having passed bad checks When the
lad was arraigned in court yesterday the
depth of his scheme to defraud was devel-
oped. By depositing S in savings bank
he secured a bank account. At his con-
venience he would make false entries Of
deposits In the book, and in this way de-
ceived any one who might question his ac-
counts.
Murphy is said to have entered the court
with air OF scorn for his sordid sur
roundings He was dressed faultlessly. as
usual. 9Th avenue merchant, who had
been taken In told this story to the court:
He was so frank and honest looking,
that l never dreamed Of questioning his
honesty when he offered $25 check to me.
He swung his walking cane like an elegant
gentleman, wore nice outing cap, fash
ionable suit Of clothes and a white waist
coat. Although a mere child, he had the
ways Of a man.
81 told him was glad to cash his check.
and put my O. K. on it readily. AS he
went out he said politely: Thank you.
When 1 get through school 1 may come
around and ask you for position 1 re-
piled: IN be glad to give you a position,
my boy"
Justice Wyatt asked what the boys father
wanted done with him. HE wired that he
wanted him committed to a good Catholic
institution" said an agent Of the Children's
Society.
The boys face fell. and. leaning over the
railing, he said to the judge: "Pm sure my
father hasn't gone back on me. He has
been misled by the most cruel stories print
ed about me. I meant to commit no crime.
I intended to place in the bank deposit
that would cover the amounts I drew on
check. That Is a Common practice among
business men,"
II will remand you until tomorrow before
deciding what to do with you,' said Justice
Wyatt.
A letter from Father Ducey was received
at the court. Father Ducey took great in
terest in the boy two years ago, and had
him examined by expert alienists DR.. Peter
sen and DR.. Allan McLane Hamilton. They
declared that the boys brain was over
developed.
A telegram was sent from New York to
the boys father last night asking what he
wished done with the lad.
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EARLY MORNING BLAZE.
Small Building and Contents Destroyed
Loss $500.

Members Of the Anacostia engine company
were called out at o'clock this morning
and made quick run to a one-story frame
structure on Minnesota avenue. The flames,
however, had gained such Roadway that
nothing could be saved. The building was
on the Daniel Christie estate and was used
as a storage warehouse by Mr.. Charles
Howard. He informed the firemen that the
building contained about $500 worth Of hot
bed sash.
While the origin Of the fire is not definite
ly known it is believed to have been acct
dentally started by tramps who entered the
small building to get out of the cold. Inc
structure was so far away from stream
that the firemen were unable to get water
All they could do was to tear away parts
of the building and cover the tfmbers with
earth The building and contents. as stated,
were totally destroyed. Mounted Sergt.
Stevens discovered the fire and turned In an
alarm. 1t is estimated that the loss amount
ed to $500.
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Good Roads Movement.

The bad condition Of the roads in the
county districts Of Virginia in the vicinity
OF this city has caused the good roads
movement to be revived, and good roads
meeting Is to be held at Orange next month
on court day At this meeting plans will
be formulated for the Improvement Of the
highways and for the building of a new
road. The legislature of Virginia will be
asked to authorize Orange county to issue
$4,000 in road bonds, to be devoted to the
Improvement OF the county roads. Good
roads meetings will also be held in other
sections of Virginia, and a general improve
ment in the roads can be looked for