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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-07-19

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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-07-19

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The Washington times., 1903-11-22
Religious.

articles have attracted considerable at
tention
The Christian Endeavor Society of the
lexington Presbyterian Church has
elected officers as follows: President. H.
3. Wood; vice president, Ruth Rich
ards: treasurer, Horace Rockwell re-
cording secretary, May Collins; CORE
spending secretary. Miss Z. Ryan; dele
gate to Christian Endeavor Union, John
Glover.
A normal class for the study of mis-
sions has been successfully started by
the missionary committee OF the District
Christian Endeavor Union. of which Alice
NJ. Meynes is chairman. The course con-
sists of eight lessons concerning mis-
sionary work in China W H. H. Smith
is leader of the class. Two meetings
have already been held. but Mr.. Smith
has arranged the lessons so that each
is practically complete in itself, in or
der that new scholars may begin at
any time. The class has a membership
of over forty, representing probably
more Than twenty-five different church
es, and meets every Saturday at 4:30
o'clock at st. Paul's English Lutheran
Church. The sessions are limited 10 one
hour The committee has eXtended an
invitation TO any persons Interested IN
the study OF missions, whether En-
deavorers or not, TO join the class. and
several. outsiders have enrolled. One
object of the class is for the members
at the conclusion Of the course, to
form and conduct classes In their own
sOcieties.
An interesting Christian Endeavor
convention was recently held at Ahmed
magyar, India, at which there was an
attendance Of nearly 1000. The COnven-
ton Was largely managed by the ma
tives rather than by the missionaries,
and the proceedings were conducted IN
the Marathi language. the only English
address being interpreted. sentence by
sentence into the vernacular. The ma
jority OF the addresses were given by
native pastors or other Indian young
men, and at the principal meeting the
chairman and all the speakers were
converted Brahmins. Many of the local
societies are contributing 10 the sup
port OF the work in India and other
foreign lands, and feel an interest in its
nrOereSs
The Washington times., 1903-11-22
Lectnre TO Sundav School.

The children of the Mount Pleasant
Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday
School and a number OF their parents
and friends were entertained in a very
pleasing manner last Wednesday even
ing at the church by Major Horace L.
Piper. assistant general superintendent
of the United States Life-Saving Ser
vice. who closely held their attention
for more than an hour in graphic and
eloquent description of the practical
working of that service. The United
States. OF all nations, the speaker held,
has the most extensive and dangerous
seacoasts. and our life-saving service
is acknowledged by all TO be the best
in the world He related many interest
ing incidents illustrative of the cour-
age. skill and devotion to duty of the
brave men who daily imperil their lives
for others Even the dumb animals
eruployed In the service are animated by
the high spirit of the men, and his story
OF the death Of the old horse Neptune
and the superintendent's pathetic report
thereon to his chief, was tenderly and
most impressively told At the close of
the lecture an appropriate vocal solo Dy
Mrs George Fisher was greatly en-
loved The interior Of the church was
tastefuIly draped with large new United
States flags, and presented beautiful
appearance
The Washington times., 1903-11-22
noings of the Maccabees.


National Tent. No l. had no suspen-
sIons this month. The present member
ship is 649.
The euchre party given by National
Hive. TO. ]. at the residence Of Mrs. O.
w. Hammond. the record keeper, %
Eighth Street northwest, on Tuesday
evening. was brilliant success. both
financially and SOCIALLY. The capacity
of the house was taxed TO it's utmost. As
a result Of the euchre party. National
Hive No /. VIII realize a nice sum for
its degree outfit
National Tent No. 1, has appointed
committee of three to procure new
degree outfit. and IL proposes to have
the best in the market National Tent
No /, at its review on last Monday
night, appointed committee TO confer
with ike committee from other tents
with a view OF publishing history OF
the different tents in the District Of Co
lumbia-
]. Camden Gall. a menibqr Of National
Tent No. l. and son - the State com
rnauder. is now at their West Virginia
home. PhiIippi, and viii probably as
sumo control of his fathers old paper,
the ''Plaindealer.'
Capital Hive, No. 3. Will hold anniver-
sary exercises at their nall. 6z3 Louis
lana Avenue northwest, on the night Of
the 9th inst.
The annual election Of officers in all the
tents throughout supreme tent jurisdic-
ton takes place on the first meeting
night in December.
Charles Bladen. deputy supreme com
mander for Virginia. was in the city
Tuesday, and made call at the Office
OF the State commander.
The employment bureau Of the Macca-
bees is doing much good for the mem
bers and the widows and children OF de-
ceased members in this city. The bust
ness Of this bureau is being conducted
az the State commanders Office, 6l5 F
street northwest. and all without charge
TO anyone.
Brentwood Tent. No. 3. at its review,
last Tuesday night, appointed COM
nitee II its leading members, as well as
leading citizens IF BrightwoOd, to ar
range .cr an entertainment 10 be given
at one OF the theaters, for the benefit
of Sir Knight Osburn. the crossing pc
Iicemar who was shot by fleeing negro
robber, and now lies seriously IN In Pro
violence Hospital The 2,200 Maccabees
win rot be alone in this city IN this
laudable enterprise Of providing for Mr.
Osburn. but the business men Of the
city, the department clerks, and the Po-
lice Department Will all render valuable
aid State Commander ID. w. Call ac-
ceDted a place on the committee at the
request OF the tent. and will lend his
influence and energies TO made it a sue
cess. AID Major Sylvester is also ac-
lively engaged in looking after the brave
policeman. who fell I'm line Of duty The
entertainment for the benefit Of Police
man Osburn viii most likely be given
on the night Of the % or Sd Of Decem~
Der, in Convention Hall. the theaters
being too small 10 accommodate those
who wish 10 show their appreciation O.,
the services Of the guardians OF lives
and property. President Roosevelt Is
expected 10 be present. and make q briea
The Washington times., 1903-11-22
Epworth League Notes.

The District cabinet will visit Will
son Memorial Chapter on Sunday even
ing, November %. and publicly install
the recently elected officers of that
chapter.
Mrs J. II. Goodrich conducted a very
profitable meeting at Gorsuch Chapter
last Sunday evening John S. Powers
viii be in charge Of the meeting this
evening
Congress viii meet at Douglas Me-
mortal Chapter on the third Friday
evening in December. Details viii be
announced later.
The District officers visited North Cap
itol Chapter last Sunday evening and
installed the officers. The service took
place at 7.30 and was very interesting
The District officers visited Langdon
Chapter on last Tuesday evening and
installed the officers of that chapter.
An interesting musical and literary
program preceded the exercises of the
evening Dr. =. H Wesler and II. A
Ison delivered addresses on Epworth
League work Misses Page and War
rem played a pleasing piano duet, fol
lowed by reading by Mrs. Larlgey- Susie
and Lizzie Warren sang a duet The
program came TO an end with short
speech by W. s. Phelps, of Langdon
Chapte-. The officers Installed were
The Washington times., 1903-11-22
Patriotic.

Fuller, 1902 Twenty-fifth Street north
west. Company A; Michael J. Sauter,
jr. I'LL Seventh Street northwest, Com
pany A. John r. Holmes. jr.. 216 Port
ner Flats, Company p; Frank L. De-
Meza, S03 NJ Street northwest. Com
pany b: Leonard p, Stewart, SOB Sew
enTh Street northwest. Company 3;
George c. Barker. 205 G Street north
west, Company c; Clayton A. Amman.
90 New York Avenue northwest, Com
pany G; A w Hepburn, 3i4 Cincinnati
Street northwest. Company G; Arthur
NJ Loveday. 40S Nineteenth Street north
vest. Company c: Franklin A. Whelan.
3232 p Street northwest, Company e.
John s. Kidwell, 401 G. Street north
west, Company /.
Private James d. Cushman has beer
appointed second sergeant and Private
Charles Hainesworth appointed third
sereeant OF Germany K; Private Frank
Jones transferred from Company 1 TO
Company K. at his own request
The Washington times., 1903-11-22
Temperance Sunday.

This is the Worlds Temperance Sun
day The Womans Christian Temper
ance Union of the District of Columbia
purposes to celebrate the day by holding
a temperance mass meeting in the First
Congregational Church. Tenth and G
Streets northwest.
Mrs Mary II. Hunt, of Boston, is eX-
pected TO make the principal address.
The Seattle P0st-Intelligencer' says of
Mrs. Hunt:
she is justly called one of the most
eloquent women in America. Her repu-
tation is not confined to the United
States In England in 1887, when she
was Oh her return from an international
anti-saloon congress in Brussels, re-
ception was rendered her. wheii the
Archbishop of Canterbury was present
on that occasion Dr. Norman Kerr
expressed the feeling of those present
in the following words:
=" Everybody who has carefully follow
ed the advancement of the world knows
that Mrs Hunt mas done a work that
very few men or women are permitted
to perform What has SIZE doneI For
twenty-one years she has been engaged
in q campaign which has resulted n
the introduction IN the public schools
OF the forty-five States of our union
scientific teaching against the use OF
alcohol.
The Washington times., 1903-11-22
Visitation 70 Trinity Lodge.

On the occasion Of the visitation of
the = W. G. L. of the District of Co
lumoia, In corporated. TO Trinity Lodge
No. Z, the officers and members gave
a banquet to the grand officers and
brothers Of the grand lodge.
The banquet committee was composed
OF w II. Johnson. A II. Hogan, w
NJ Young. ". NJ Fauntroy. J. r. John
son, W II. Lee, c. Jackson. S. II. Hat
ton.
Toasts were responded to by the fol-
lowing: George NJ. Scott, Craft" Mrs
J. G. Fountain, Aid" Senior Grand
w. A Dabney. ''Union;" Grand Sec
rotary a II. T. Walker. Prosperity, -
and Grand Chaplain George II. Phillips.
invocation.
Representatives Of the Whites Vale
Court No. /. and Lilly Of the Nile No.
3. Golden Gate Court No. 3 were pres
emf Congratulation and advice and
wishes Of success were expressed by
Daughter Steward Gamble. On be-
half of the craft officers a few words
OF encourag emeft were spoken by
Daughter II. q. SOFT
The Washington times., 1903-11-22
x SOCIAL AND OTHER LOCAL, ORGANIZATIONS y !
ART

Columbia Heights Club.
The Columbia Heights Art Club met
at the home Of Mrs. l. W. Doris. 142s
Binney Street northwest. Mary l. Had
ley presiding. Mrs. Philippine Munro
led the discussion upon art by a paper
on THE Equestrian Statues In Wash
ingtOn IL is estimated that there are
about 400 equestrian statues in the
world. At present Washington has one
hftieth of the entire number scattered
among the cities Of all countries The
new statue Of General Sherman received
only adverse criticism.
The topic for the cay was Germany
Under the Carlorengians. and had been
assigned to Mrs. Martha Fisher. This
topic brought forth for discussion The
Battle of the Brothers, THE Field Of
Lies" and THE Oath OF Strasburg. ."
The history of Europe is an exposition
of the treaty OF Verdun, which took
place in S43 In 1873 Germany cele-
brated its thousandth birthday The
oath Of Strasburg was taken by Louis
the Germans army in Tendisca
tDeutseh), by Charles in Romano.
language no longer Latin, but not yet
French There are older fragments Of
German. but of the Romance class Of
languages the oath of Strasburg is the
earliest known example
The ladies enjoyed the miscellaneous
part of the program. which had been
provided by the hostess. and consisted
Of Instrumental and vocal music and
readings. Miss c. n Nissin sang
Sing, Sing" by Kzeruif and Celeste. 20
Miss Doris played ''Rondo Capriccio. p
by Mendelssohn, and Spanish Dances
Miss Catherine Barlow. Miss Clara
Hadley Mrs. II. J. SaxtOn. and Mrs
A J. Green were the guests of the
club which adjourned to meet on De-
cennber 9. when Mrs Munro will be the
hostess for the business meating
The Washington times., 1903-11-22
Fr0teTndl.

address. This entertainment Is being
given by the Maccabees, OF which Pc,
liceman Osburn is a member.
Anacostia Tent, No. 7, is leading in adj
hitting new members this month.
The widow of Charles A. Given. the
clerk in the Second Auditors Office who
died from apOplexy the latter part OF
October, was paid S3,e00 last week by tho
Maccabees, the amount Of his insurance
in that order.
Mount Vernon Tent. No. T. the largest
tent in this city. did not have a single
suspension for the month OF NOvembeh.
The ball held Thursday night by
Mount Vernon Tent No. T. at the Ma
tional Rifles Armory, on G Street north
west. for the benefit Of the degree team
Of the tent. was a very pleasant affair
and a financial success.
National Tent, No. l, has appointed
Thomas NJ. Rodgers and Joseph F.
Moore on the committee on history Of
the organization in the District of Co.
lumbia.
The Washington times., 1903-11-22
District Minute Men.

Several companies of the First Regi-
ment of Minute Men were represented
by officers and members in dress uni
form as guests of honor at the annual
ball Tuesday evening given by White
Eagle Tribe of Red Men.
Regimental QuarteTmaster J. z. Lee
man has presented headquarters with a
unique paper cutter and gavei made
from native ironwood included in a
collection brought froIa the Philippines
by Comrade Johns. lase OF the Twenty
eighth United States Infantry. The
wood is almost as dark as ebony and
capable of being highly polished. Lieut.
Col. Paul Beckwith, retired, has re-
ceived formal thanks of headquarters
for fine large photograph of the
Sherman statue cere uaeaies. showing
the Minute Men as guard Of honor The
following recruits have been formally
mustered the past week: Wilson N
The Washington times., 1903-11-22
CHARITABLE.
Woman's Tndustrial Leaque.

The National Woman's Industrial
League held an executive meeting las,
week TO formulate plans for the .Cheist-
mas dinner to be given by the league
TO the deserving poor of Washington.
Arrangements were also completed for
the exhibit of cIrios made from the
White House wood. which the league
acquired last spring, to be placed in a
booth at the ''Alt-Deutschland" celebra-
ton in Convention Hall this week. The
exhibit is in charge OF a committee,
consisting OF Charlotte Smith. Miss Hin,
and Mrs. Arvilla McDonough.
The Washington times., 1903-11-22
EDUCATIONAL
Georgetown Students' Smoker.

Sixty or more Georgetown students OF
the first year law class, together with
y. W. Baker and r. Ross Perry, as
honorary members Of the class, enjoyed
their first smoker of the season at
Rauscher's Thursday evening. George
town cheers and yells rent the air
from 8 o'clock until past midnight, and
everyone had a most enjoyable time.
r. S. McCandlish, of Virginia, called
the class to order and presided as toast
master al the buffet supper He called
upon those young men who appeared
most able to respond to toasts.
The Washington times., 1903-11-22
BIDS FOR PLUMBING
IN CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

Bids were opened in the District Build
ing yesterday FOR changing and INSTALL
ing plumbing in the Central High School
The lowest bid was submitted by James
Nolan a. Son, of 81 1872. work to be COM
pleted January IS. 1895. Other bidder
were McGOlrick s. OCOnnor. ST. sos Al.
DUNCAN Plumbing Company. 81 500,
Hutchinson & Mccarthy. 81. 563; Freund
g. Anderson. $l.60D: and William Roth
well & Son, Sl,7S6.
The Washington times., 1903-11-22
LITERARY.
Capitol Hill History Club.

The Capitol Hill History Club held its
regular meeting November Is at the
home of Mrs. Josephine Dagne, 313 East
Capitol Street. There were nineteen
regular members and the associate
member, Miss Ellen Jackson. present.
The president. Mrs. A. c. Webb, presid-
ed. Short descriptions of the latest
books read furnished responses to roll
call Mrs. J. r. jenkins read an in
teresting paper on Caesar. and Mrs. w.
e Cochran an instructive one on THE
Renaissance; History, Cause, Result.
The club adjourned 10 meet December
with Mrs l. N Fluckey, 1913 Massa-
chusetts Avenue southeast.
The Washington times., 1903-11-22
Uses of Iron and Coal.

The Working Boys Literary and De-
batting Society held a most interesting
iebate Tuesday night. The subject un-
der debate was: Resolved, That iron is
more useful than coal" A large audience
listened attentively to the clever ar
currents offered by the opposing sides.
Capt. Steven LatchfOrd led The affirma>
tive, while Dallas BOlIck valiantly
championed the cause OF me coal king.
The, judges, with the memory of last
winter in their minds, concluded that
iron was Of more general use to the
world.
The Washington times., 1903-11-22
Readings for the Blind.

The program of readings and music
in the Reading Room for the Blind
Library of Congress. for this week are
as follows. Monday. Flora Wilson ,
Tuesday, the Rev. Frank Sewall; .
Wednesday, song recital, Mrs w T.
Reed contralto. Miss Ebert at the
plano; Thursday, closed; Friday. Laura
Wilson
The Washington times., 1903-11-22

w. S Phelps president; Mrs. r. f.
,Mattingly. first vice president: Mrs. c.
a. March. second vice president; Mrs.
S A Rhodes, third vice president;
Mrs Anna Larigey, fourth vice presi-
deut; Susie A. Warren, secretary; NJ.
Florence Haskell, treasurer.
The Junior choir of Gorsuch Methodist
Episcopal Church will give q musical
and literary concert on "Wednesday
evening. November % at the church,
corner Four-and-a-half and l. Streets
southwest. at o'clock. The arrange
ments for the entertainment are in
charge Of Nellie Randy
business meeting of EldbrOoke
evening will be held on next Wednesday
evening at 7:30 o'clock. This chapter IS
materially assisting in the revival meet
ings roll call Will be taken at the
service two weeks from Sunday
The Washington times., 1903-11-22
SOCIOLOGICAL.
Address on SOCIALISM"

The Rev. J. c. Hogan spoke on So
cialism" at Golden Rule Hall, before the
Washington local of the Socialist Party
of America, on Sunday afternoon. In
the course of his remarks. he said:
There is too much churchanity and not
enough Christianity today. The churches
pander to the wishes of the wealthy
classes, and are dead 10 the interest
of the workingmen. The ministers are
either culpably ignorant of Socialism.
which conforms to the highest ideals
OF Christianity, or maliciously opposed
to it," After Mr.. Hogan concluded,
Belva Lockwood gave a short talk. while
a woman lawyer from New York de-
scribed the capitalists view of Social
ism
The Washington times., 1903-11-22
VACANCIES IN ARMY.

Nfnety-seven vacancies IN the grade Of
second lieutenant in the army now exist
OF these fifty-six are In the infantry.
eighteen in the cavalry. and twenty
three in the artillery
The Washington times., 1903-11-22
Pen women's Reception.

The League of American Pen Women
viii hold its yearly official reception at
headquarters, 1920 New York Avenue. on
Wednesday evening. at o'clock, when
the league will be glad to welcome it's
friends.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-03-24
MONEY DID NOT SATISFY HER.
Patiently Waited an Opportunity and
Then Shot the Man Who
Ruined Her.

Weston, w. Va, March 24-Miss
Jessie Waggy, the pretty daughter of
William Waggy, a prosperous farmer,
shot Ralph McDannald, the son of the
late ex-Sheriff ADDISON McDannald,
near her home, about three miles from
Weston. Miss Waggy charges her
I to young McDannald nearly four
IS ago and says ever since she has
1 patiently awaiting her day for
e,
elnald is a medical student
came home from Louisville, KY,
vacation and was temporarily
1loyed in the carbon-black factory
ar the Waggy homestead. Miss
Waggy fired five shots at McDannald.
two OF which took effect in the side
and one in the back, either one of
which the doctors fear will cause
death.
About two years ago Miss Waggy
sued McDannald in the circuit court
Tor $4,000 damages, charging her ruin
to him. The jury gave her a verdict
for $1,000, and it was thought this
had ended the matter until the shoot
ing took place Miss Waggy is still
at liberty, but will be arrested.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-03-24
REAL ESTATE D8Aa5.
Nj P. Congregation have Bought
the Hoffman Property


On spruce Street Of D. G. Hoffman
Expects to Erect Church Before VERY
Long -. NJ. G..Brown noV owns the
Brown Building on High Street-Big
Increase in Valuation of this Bull
ding.
II has been determined bV the official
board o. The NJ. 2 church 80 purchase
the ID. G Hoffman proportion spruce
street This was decided at i meet
ing held az the church on Monday
evening. A canvass has been made by
a committee appointed for that pur-
rose and il was found that the ex-
pense caaId be mes all right 9y the
chnr II.
Mr. Hoffman had given the cpngre-
cation an option or the property
which was in effect until MONDAY eve
Ming They then conveyed word to
him that they would accept tue prop
erty at the price, $l2, 900, which had
been agreed upon.
The property fronts ST. feet on
Spruce street and so feet gu Bu.dbo
Lsne It has on the lot a handsome
brick house which Is occupied by Mr.
Hoffman It is not announced when
possession is tn be givea and this point
has not been settled between The par
ties to the sale.
1t is expected that Sac NJ p's. viii
sell the present church site on Wal
nut street. They have had several
offers but none Of these nave reached
the figures which they feel theg ought
to receive.
When the old church IS old a aew
one will be built The new one will
not eoss less than $25. 600 ana i may
cost more. At any rte il viii be one
in every way worthy d the towu and
the congregation
lis expected hat tn defai Of the
tr4nsfer will be arranged Aptween the
official board aud Mr.. hoffman this af-
terngon or evening
J. II g. Brown has paaeh lsed the
Ealf interest IA the BROWN building
owned by Mrs z. K Brown The
price paid for this was SIT, 900. Pos
session il TO be given 90 June first.
The deal was made within the last
day or So. This is the building stand
ing on the corner Of WALNUT and High
streets.
Mr. Brown owned The other half of
1t before tha fsaenf parch tse aud now
owns tine enoire building. Two years
ago he and his sister bought the bull
ding at administrators sale. They
paid SIT. 200 for It, Will Wilmington
had paid SIS, 900 for it buying il OF
Coz A. P8Sten who erected the
structure At forced sale IL did not
bring as much as it sbJuld have
brought.
A number Of improvements are be.
ing planned in thu building by Mr..
Brown It may be that the building
will be made higher by the addition
of other stories. Elevators are 20 be
placed Ia it and the building will be
much more desirable than il is at pres
ent. The location is regarded as one
of tne very best in town