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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-08

The official board and the members
and friends of Gorsuch Methodist Epis-
copal Church rendered a reception to
their newly appointed pastor, the Rev
James II. Hyatt, on Wednesday evening
last at the church. corner FOur-and-a-
half and L Streets southwest. There
was a large gathering. and the exercises
were very interesting and appropriate.
William r. Hunt presided and intro
duced those who delivered addresses.
A short musical and literary program
preceded the speechmaking. Miss Nellie
RANDY gave a number of humorous
readings, and Miss Eva Smith sang a
solo. A quartet consisting Of Miss Eva
Smith. Miss Nellie Randy. George
DOwney, and J. II. Goodrich, also rem
dered a selection
Mr.. Hunt then introduced the Rev.
Thomas E. Copes, who was pastor of the
church for four years recently, who
spoke in a highly pleasing manner of
the many qualities and capabilities Of
the Rev. Mr.. Hyatt and wished him
great success in his work during the
present year. He bespoke for the con-
gregation also a happy year with their
new pastor
The Rev. w. L. Lynn. pastor of Brad
burn Memorial Church, was then called
upon for a few remarks, to which he
responded in a brief speech heartily
wishing the Rev. Mr. Hyatt much sue
cess. The Rev. Haroid NJ Rider, who
was the pastor Of the church last year,
but who is at present stationed al North
Capitol Church. also made a few re-
marks appropriate to the occasion. He
spoke of his pleasant and cordial re-
lations with the congregation during his
ministry at Gorsuch, and bespoke for
his successor the same happy privilege.
The Rev. Mr.. Hyatt then addressed
the congregation in a short speech,
thanking them for such a hearty and
outspOken welcome and assured them Of
his desire TO work and do for them
during the year. The assemblage then
partoOk Of light refreshments, after
which the exercises came TO a close
The Rev. Mr.. Hyatt was for the four
years past pastor Of Brookland church.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-08
White Eagle Tribe.

White Eagle Tribe. No. II, Improved
Order Of Red Men. will hold an open
meeting next Thursday evening in their
wigwam, Four-and-a-half and G. Streets
southwest. at which will occur the joint
celebration Of the fourth anniversary of
the institution of the tribe and the OBJ
servance of st. Tamina's day. The
meeting. to which all are cordially in>
vited, viii be interpreted with songs.
music. and addresses appropriate TO the
occasion.
This tribe. one of the youngest in the
reservation, has had an unusually large
number of sick members during the
past winter, but has met all its sick
obligations promptly, paying out over
$500 in sick and death benefits since Oc-
tober !. 1903
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-08

made reports of their department OF
work, which showed a healthy oondi-
ton of activity in the various chapters
both spiritually and on SOCIAL and lite
raTy lines. The question of the fur
nlshmg and naming of the gymnasim AZ
Rust Hall, to be known as EpwOi IN
League gymnasium. was brought mp.
and after discussion Mrs. NJ. NJ. Mitch
ell was authorized to present the r1at-
ter tc the chapters in Washington with
the reques: that a contribution be made
for this gymnasium.
NJ r. Speelman, chairman of the
printing committee. reported that that
committee had superintendent the prepar-
alton and publication OF the Epworth
League directory. and that 1900 copies
of the same had been distributed to the
chapters. The report was adopted by
the board with a vote of thanks to the
committee.
A letter was read from Mrs. Albert NJ
Seavey, District recording secretary. in
which she resigned her office. The
board accepted the resignation with re-
greet, and decided to postpone the cleo
ton of a successor to Mrs Seavey until
the June meeting of the board.
DR.. Wesler announced to the board
lDdl the DlSlrlCI OulcerS would NlSlt
Kensington CMd) Chapter on Sunday
evening. May p. and hold a meeting
which will take the form of a rally ser
vice.
The union celebration of the league
anniversary was also announced to take
place at Mount Vernon Place Church on
Tuesday, May Il.
Friday, July %. has been selected as
Epworth League Day at Washington
Grove, Nd.
Among those present were DR.. ]. H.
Wesler. Mrs. NJ. NJ Mitchell. II. A.
Ison. Miss r. L. Crandal, and Messrs.
Caldwell and +. 7. Israel.
Solomon Carr, jr-, presented a very in
teresting report TO the board meeting on
the work being done at Douglas Chap
ter. He says an average attendance of
65 is reported for every meeting held on
Sunday evenings The meetings are
characterized by deep spiritual feeling
and II is believed that much good is be-
ing accomplished In these services.
The Junior League is also doing erIec-
tive work
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-08
LITERARY.
Capitol Hill Club.

SdpAlOi NH O1uDs
The Capitol Hill History Club met on
May 4 at the home of it's president. Mrs.
A. c. Webb, 314 Tenth Street northeast
There were twenty-five members and
one visitor Mrs. Fluckey) present In
teresting papers were read by Mrs. J.
n. Fluckey, on THE Roman Character
and Rome of Today" and Mrs. J. A.
Travis. on Modern Italy" The officers
for the next year will be as follows:
President. Mrs. I. n. Fluckey: vice
president, Mrs. w. f. Cochran: secre-
tary. Mrs. J. w. Hall. treasurer, Mrs.
J. +. Michel.
The program committee. consisting OF
Mrs. CASTOR, Mrs. Maricle and Mrs.
Patrick. presented the new program,
which consists Of the history of Eng
land, with considerable study OF Shake
speare's works. and promises 20 be Of
great interest Mrs. Charles Glass and
Mrs. Sarah K. Spencer were elected as
members.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-08

! HiIl. Eben c. Maddox. George II. Ener-
son. IT.; j. =. Rice. and w w Steu..rl
the entire regiment Is looking fol-
ward to the May ball and reception to
De given at the National Rifles Ar
rory on Thursday evening next tie
l2th inst. by Camp No. 6. Patriotic
Greer of the Sons of America. ard
Companies A and B. First Regiment
Minute Men. This promises to Be one
OF the most magnificent affairs given
this season, and viii probable eclipse
any tning ever given by the Minute Men
S'delng the way the invitations ar.
sought after. there will be a very large
humber present
Hancock Comma ndery. No. g. Of Phil
adeiphla, 100 strong, in full uniform.
VII be the guests OF honor. ana are ex-
ected 10 arrive at the Baltimore and
Dhlo depot that evening at 7;5s Til, :
VIII be met at the depot and escort, 4
~ the armory, by the First Regime.lt
drum corps.
Charles +. Engel has been elected hrst
lieutenant. and John R. Holmes Sec
on1 lieutenant, of Company b.
+. NJ. Einstein has been elected first
lieutenant. and Harry F. Bas7ett Sec
ono lieutenant of Company c.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-08
PATRIOTIC
The Minute Men.

At the regimental assembly of the
First Regiment. Minute Men. last Mon
day evening. at their armory. L Street
northwest, near Fifth Street, every
company was represented by full ranks.
1t was the leave taking of Col. NJ. A.
Winter. who will on the 21st sail for
an extended trip in Europe. In turning
the regiment over 10 Lieut. Col. E. r.
Campbell. who will be in command
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-08
Danes of 1886.

Camp Ccntreras. Danes of 1916. held
meeting at the home OF the District
cOmmandant. Mrs. Louise Kenedey.
HAZE. Both Miss Elizabeth Bryant
.-..hnston, historian, and Mrs Rose Nc
Henry Bracket, spoke with feeling ~
the mistaken idea that the Mexican var
was one of conquest.
Miss Susan Riviere Hetzel recited
The Cry OF Alamo" Mrs. Diantiie1
Sewett-StcVens. herself a nurse on the
field. and witness of several battles. told
of her experiences. The collection OF
war relics now includes: With Lane .
brigade in Mexico" by Albert @.
i<rackett, presented by Mrs. Bracket;
two swords presented by Miss Hetzel;
Pickett and his Men," presented by
Mrs. Pickett; Captain Shepherds diary
of the war. presented by Mrs. Barclay.
Miss Josephine c. Webster moved
that these relics be placed in the Gus
tody of the National Museum. Tia
meeting adjourned not to meet again
until October Mrs. Moore Murdocs
tie national cOmmandant. is now in 81.
Louis.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-27
MEET YEARS AFrnkwARp.
Men Opposed During Civil War Now
Work In the Treasury.


Strange things happen In the course
of lifetime. Persons whom we meet
under peculiar circumstances and
never expect to encounter again have
q curious way of bobbing up. A re.
markable coincidence that has of late
presented itself was the singular
meeting Of NJ. P. Knight, watchman,
and William M. Skillman, assistant
messenger In the treasury building.
During the civil war Mr.. Knight
served as sergeant in the Fifth Indi-
ana Infantry, Col. J. w. Foster after
ward secretary of state, commanding.
Mr.. Skillman was a member Of Nor
gans cavalry, serving on the side OF
the confederacy. One day, during the
early years of the war, while Morgan
was operating in Kentucky, Skillman
and others of his troop received an In
vitation to attend a wedding. which
was to be held the same night in a
part of Kentucky lying uncomfortably
near federal outpost. Nothing
daunted, however, the confederate
cavalrymen decided to attend, and
when night fell they were all, to the
number of 15 or more, gathered at the
home of the brides parents to partic-
ipate in the wedding festivities.
Everything went well, and the guests
were having the time of their lives,
when, unfortunately, information of
what was in progress reached Col.
Foster, stationed at some distance
from the scene OF the festivities. He
az once determined upon prompt and
decisive action, and. without more ado,
dispatched Sergt. Knight and n body
OF 25 or 30 cavalrymen to surround
the house where there wedding ban
quet was going forward, and capture
such of the guests as were members
of Morgans cavalry. Sergt. Knight
performed his part to turn, sur
rounding the house and taking prison
er every member of the Is Confederate
cavalrymen within.
Doubtless at the close OF the civil
war Knight and Skillmsn had little
idea of ever meeting or seeing each
other again, and the surprise of both
may be better imagined than described
when, several days ago, the two men
met In the treasury building.-Wash-
! ington Post.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-27
British Birds for Canada.

An attempt on large scale to intro
duce English song birds into British
Columbia Is at present being made.
The Victoria (B. c. Natural History
society is taking out from England
about 500 birds, consisting Of 100 pairs
of goldfnches, 100 pairs of larks, and
50 pairs OF robins. They go by way
of New York to Victoria. In accordance
with the arrangements that have been
made, half of the consignment will be
placed in Vancouver and taken care
Of there until next spring when they
will be distributed throughout tina
woodlands of the lower mainland. The
remainder will be placed in Beacon
Hill Park aviary and kept until spring
when they will be given their liberty
at various points on Vancouver island.
1t will be very interesting to hear II
this extensive scheme of acclimatiza-
ton proves q success.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-27
cINEMATocRAPH IN SURGERY.
The Machine improved So as to Seem
to Throw Moving objects in Relief.

The cinematograph in addition to
itc many other uses, is now adapted
to the clinic. The machine common
ly displayed has. however. been i'm
proved upon for the surgeon by the
addition of an ingenious appliance by
which Photographic projections seem
10 be thrown upon the screen with the
relief that accompanies the same
scene in nature.
This has been done in Paris. To
lcok at the picture of a surgeon per-
forming an operation as 1t is thrown
upon the screen 1t exhibits no special
popularity.
But when the same picture is exam
ined through a small apparatus con-
sisting of two aluminium plates with
some mechanism between apertures
for the eyes, there are seen plainly as
in life all the details of the operation.
The illusion is so perfect that the man
looking at 1t might almost imagine
himself present at the operation.
The value'cf the apparatus. which
Is the invention Of DR.. Doyen, a
French surgeon. is that it is possible
with its aid to display before the eyes
OF almost any number CT students typ
ioal surgical operations in their min
utest details and in the most l!fe-like
aspect.
Later it is expected to be able to af-
fix the apparatus to opera glasses so
that it may be used in the same man
ner with ordinary cinematograph pic
lures. The invention has received
warm praise from several learned So
cieties in London before which it has
been exhibited.-New York Sun.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-27
Submarine Hotel in France.

A submarine hotel near Perdun, on
the south coast of France, Is proving
a great attraction. Quite a number CT
guests are entertained there during
the summer months. The building is
OF steel on a rock foundation, and has
been fitted with large plate glass win
dows, from which the guests Ray
lcok out on the peculiar form Of life
under the water at a depth of So feet.
Machinery at the surface pumps air
into the rooms for those visiting be-
low, and at the same time drives away
the impure air through draft tubes.
It was in this hotel that the famous
novelist Richeburg wrote some of his
best stories when taking his annual
vacation.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-27
King Edwards Power.

How can a monarch become efIici'
ent who is constitutionally' constrained
to ineficiency? The kaiser can be
efficient, but would England tolerate
in her king the sort of efficiency that
Germany sustain at her kaiser's
lands? The kaiser has some real
power. The king-well to be sure,
the king has enormous social influence
at home, and very important personal
and official influence with other mon
archs and heads of European govern
ments. Possibly King Edward could
stimulate efficiency in England If he
bent himself to the work-a camel
may pass through the Needles Eye
but II would be difficult. Caste. more
than royalty, is hurting England. The
aristocracy Is on trial moro thN-. the
throna.-Harper's Weekly.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-27
"Room UP 'FRONT.'.

In the jammed and jouncing street chr
was hanging TO q strap,
Trying hard To Keep from sittipR In some
total strangers lap;
Every time we stopped, some others
scrambled huiriedly aboard.
While In tones that tlr.llcd with earn
cstncss the blue clad man inplored (;
10, there's plenty room up front there
IL you'll move along aud hunt
step little lively. people, for there's
Room
Up
Front"
If we'd heed that little lesson as we
struggle day by day,
Toiling on aud moiling onward in dull.
hnlf-hearted way,
II we'd make n resolution that we'd do
our work so well
That unless the others hustled we'd be
certain tO excel,
We would feel II lot less crowded as we
do our daily stunt
III we'd step Il little lively" there'd be
"Room
Up
Front
Baltimore American,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-27
A Social CannibaI.

An amusing story is told Of a miser-
ly old gentleman who visited his rela-
tives unlimited. One morning his little
niece Of five summers came up to him
Unexpectedly with the indignant ques-
tion: "Uncle, are You a cannibal?"
The gentleman was startled, and said
mo, OF course not my dear: but what
on earth makes you ask?" The little
girl replied: "Oh, thought you must
be, because mamma was saying this
morning, just as you came In. that you
always lived on your relations"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-27

Flowers out of the natural season are
usually obtained by keeping the young
plants In cold, dry houses, and forcing
them later by heat and moisture.
Why do mosquitoes bite human be-
lngs? According to DR.. Santos Ferran-
dez, of Cuba, IL is because the females
cannot form their eggs without suck
Ing some warm blood. If they fell to
get Il they lay no eggs.
The dog crows for two years and
lives for ten or twelve The cat grows
may also live for ten years. in ve.y ex-
ceptional CAGES for twice as lcng.
The atom of hydrogen is the small
est Of the ultimate atoms OF the
chemists, but 1t is 1850 times as large
as the corpusclcs which have recently
been demonstrated as the elements OF
the atoms.
A sand worm of TIE northern and
western coasts Of France seems to have
sense of time II is known as CON
voluta." and M. Behn states that it
makes green spots on the sand at low
tide and disappears as the tide rises.
and continued this course during the
fourteen days in an aquarium.
Great Britain is to have an habitual
criminal law resembling those of some
| of our states. According to the Daily
| Mail the pan now under consideration
| Is that of an Industrial penal settle
ment for the special benefit of such
| 'habituals," where special efforts
would be made to reform them and op-
portunity given them of regaining their
liberty by industry and good conduct,
but only on probation.
A curious investigation by Alfred
| Blnet of the Laboratory of the Sor-
| bonne has revealed differences In the
handwriting of the sexes. Numerous
| characteristics are traced-such as
carelessness in the writing of women
and flrmness and simplicity in that Of
men-and an expert gTaphologist has
been able to give the sex of the writer's
Of 141 addresses out Of $50. The writ
| ing of old men resembles that of wom-
| en-.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-27
And Now They Don't Speak.

"They say that Brock, little town
in Holland, is the cleanest town in
the world" said the New York Girl.
do you suppose that's true?"
81 know it's true from personal ex-
perience," answered the Chicago girl.
"Some girl friends of mine in Chi.
cago and were there not long ago,
and they wouldn't let any of us go into
any OF the houses without taking off
our shoes"
"Yes. suppose the houses there are
rather small" mused the girl from
New York.-New York Times.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-27
SUCCESS is LIKE A DISTANT HILL.
IN.

III.
Tho hill that looms before us, far
Away across the misty space,
Shows not n gap nor break To mar
The even beauty OF Its face,
But when we reach 10 many u scar
And cleft Its rough sleeps interlace.
Nv.
Success is like the hill we see
Far OFF. where mighty rivers spring,
And few that reach IL wait for free,
Fair days the future is TO bring;
IL will not come 60 us, It's we
That have To do the travelling.
. Kiser, In The Chicago Record-lierald.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-27
American Tourists.

About $1,000 Americans cross The
Atlantic every year, Many make the
voyage every spring and return each
fall. Business men find in a cruise OF
six OF seven days going and as many
more returning the most restful cx'
perlence at their command and take
their vacations on shipboard.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-27
rnr-nm hill

Success IL like n far-ofr hill,
serenely wreathed In mellow haze;
It looms there, dim and distant, still
When, nfter many trying days,
With winning hopes aud shattered Will,
We lift our weary heads and gaze.
II.
And like the far-off Hill that through
The softening haze shows gentle slopes
The clouda oft hide it from his view
That ir, the dnrkencd valley cropes;
The road winds much In lending to
The height whcreon he sets his hopes.
S.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-27

Once in three years tho fish in a
large pond belonging to Prince
Schwarzenberg in Bohemia are
caught. The latest catch. which last
ed three days. yielded $4,000 worth
OF ash.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-27
QUAINT AND CURIOUS.

At the burial of n South London
man, his six dogs, draped in black
followed the cortege.
the average travelling man, preacher
or teacher talks 1900 words day.
The following advertisement recent.
ly appeared: II will gladly sing to the
sick or those who are unable to leave
their homes"
cities is a public oven, where. for a
small fee, housewives may have their
dinners and suqpers cooked for them.
Trout are believed TO be exclusively
fresh water fish, it happens, however,
occasionally that some are caught
with the herring in the German ocean.
Australia has more churches per
capita than any other country. She
has 210 churches to every 100000 peo-
pie; England has 1ii and Russia but
80.
The automobi'e principle has been
applied in Paris to baby carriages,
The nurse sits behind and regulates
the speed, which does not exceed q
moderate figure.
An English syndicate has been
formed for the purpose of removing
one of the worst evils with which
Irish industrial development is af-
fllcted, viz, dear coal.
The experiment of serving honey at
Sunday school picnic was tried in
Kansas. The bees in the neighbor-
hood learned of the affair and the pic
mic disbanded hit suddenly.
A new occupation Is opening for
tramps in England. They station
themselves near police trap and
warn approaching motorists Of danger,
and, as a result are rewarded with do
nations of small pieces Of money.
A tramp smoking in g-anery at
Zsarnoe, Hungary. set fire to the
place. The inhabitants, unable to ex-
tingulsE ii, threw the tramp into the
flames. whence he was rescued by the
police in a dying condition.
The use of sea water for flushing
streets and sewers in English towns
has been abandoned because the salt
dust damaged the goods of merchants,
the paint on carriages, and corroded
plumbing.
In several respects the Albanians
are the most interesting people In
Europe. They commit no crimes but
murder. Among them human life has
an even smalled value than in Sicily,
and the vendetta prevails even more
rigidly.
In any large city of Germany spe-
cial delivery card or stamp. costing
less than eight cents, will cause a mes
sage to be shot by tube anywhere in
the city. A messenger will carry II
from the point of reception to the re-
ceiver, and will wait for an answer.
Message and answer in Berlin take
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-27

The following advertisement recent
ly appeared: 81 will gladly sing to the
sick or those who are unable to leave
their homes"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-27

In nearly every street in Japanese
cities is a public oven, where, for a
small fee, housewives may have their
dinners and su2pers cooked for them.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-27

At the burial of n South London
man, his six dogs, draped in black,
followed the cortege.
II Is figured out by some one that
the average travelling man, preacher
or teacher talks 1900 words day.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-27

The dog grows for two years and
lives for ten or twelve. The cat grows
only for about eighteen months and
may also live for ten years. in very ex
ceptional CAGES for twice as lcng.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-27

Trout are believed to be exclusively
fresh water fish, it happens, however,
occasionally that some are caught
with the herring in the German ocean.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-27
SCIENCE NOTES.

Flowers out of the natural season are
usually obtained by keeping the young
plants in cold, dry houses, and forcing
them later by heat and moisture.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-27

Australia has more churches per
capita than any other country She
has 210 churches to every 100000 peo'
pie; England has 144 and Russia but
55
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-27

The antomobi'a principle has been
applied in Paris to baby carriages
The nurse sits behind and regulates
the speed, which does not exceed a
moderate figure.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1904-03-05
General.
Dick to Succeed Hanna.

Representative Charles II. Dick of
Ohio, vino, besides serving in congress
since 1898, took an important part in