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The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-05-12
NOT THE SAME.

81 understand polkley is workings"
"Huh, He must have told you that
"N0; some one else told me. Isn't Il
trucT"
"Ceriainly nor. Hos merely got a
jo3. --pAilaGeiphla Public Ledger.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-05-12
INSURED.
pgoaf

"Doc,Cr. do you think you are going
70 save me-"
"Great heavens, yes, man. Why. /
can't get the money YOU owe me till
you get out and work about three
mOE.hS."-SGn Francisco Bulletin.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-05-12
UNAVOIDABLE.

IL had vary unpleasant meeting
to-day" remarked Mcbride, when he
went home to his wife,
"Whom did you meet, dear?" asked
she, solicltously.
1T wasn't Il man. 1t was a note in
bank, Detroit Free Press.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-05-12

Mrs. Henry Pcci-"And remember
the palmlst said Thursday was your
lucky day"
Mr.. Henry Pecli-"Palmistry's all
bosh! Lucky day! Wasn't l married
on Thursday%-New York American.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-05-12
MISLEADING FARCE.

Timkins--"OM Groucherly is a be-
ncvolent.looklng chap, isn't hep
Simklns-"Yes; III bet he wastes
the time Of more beggars than any
other man In town."-Chicago News.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-05-12
FORTUNATE,

THAT was a good speech you made
lasr night"
Did you really think 50? Why. l
forgot half o. what l intended to say"
How fo?tunate"-DC Free
Press.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-05-12

Last years iron production In Ger
many was the largest on record, the
enormous total of 100S5 GA tons being
placed on the market.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-05-12
TRUE.

"Shc married a very dashing man."
"Really? Who was hep
AN automobile chauffeur" -Detroit
free Press.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-05-12
Sbe Funny
.[ide OF
Life,

THE TRUTH OF IT.
The world is dom purity well,
An even would do better
II some would jest git out the way
An only Jet her!
Atlanta Constitution.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-05-12
DEFINITION.

Pop"
Eyes, my SON"
whats argument?"
ITS what they use when they
haven't got proOf."-Cleyeland Leader.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-05-12
ALL EQUALLY ILL.INFoRMED.

'There is one great comfort about
this war in Asia" said the trivial per.
son.
what is that?"
"You can talk about 1t as much as
you choose without being afraid that
any one will criticise your pronuncl-
ation."-Washington Star.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-05-12
TREND OF ORIENTAL THOUGHT.

The surviving Moro came to a sit
ting posture and counted the dead
about him.
"That," said he, "ls what You get for
going against the game of a General
who is playing for promotion"
Which, for an untutored Oriental.
was not a bad bit Of wisdOm.-New
York World. ------.---------------..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-21
Buildings at the Barracks.

Work is being actively pushed on the new
buildings in course of erection at the
Washington barracks, particularly on the
large building at the northern end Of the
grounds, which Is to be used a barracks
for the engineers battalion stationed at the
port Within the past ten days the walls
of the new building have been raised sew
eral feet, and in short time 1t will be
ready for the roof timbers. The interior
work of the twelve oncers' quarters along
the western side of the park is being push
ed, and handsome ornamental piaZzas have
been built on the river side of the new
buildings. On the new administration
building the exterior work is being finish
ed. and from the river the big building
presents a handsome appearance. The
building has large porticoes on all sides, re-
sembling very much the main entrance to
the house at Arlington. Since last fall no
v ork has been done on the building to be
used for the Army War College, and the
walls are standing as the mechanics left
them. About the grounds many changes
are being made, old trees are being cut
down, new roads and walks laid out to
conform to the general scheme of land
scape gardening adopted for the beautifica-
ton of the park. -.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-21
EXCURSIONS.

The fourth planked s1aad dinner of the
season win be served at Marshall Hall
tomorrow. PlAnked shad at this resort Is
one OF the features Of the Potomac river
during the spring, and IL one Of the great
est treats offered by any resort around
Washington. These dinners, which have
been given by the management OF this re-
sort for these many seasons, have been
enjoyed by thousands Of Washingtonians,
and that they are still popular may be
judged by the large number Of people who
have taken the trip to the Hall for the
last three Sundays On these excursions
every arrangement for the comfort and
convenience OF ladies Is looked after by
the officials Of the company. The steamer
Charles Manchester will leave 7th street
wharf tomorrow at IL am. and 2:80 pm.
The Schwartx Ritter, or knights in Black,
a leading German benevolent society Of this
city, will have its annual outing at River
View tomorrow, and the committee in
charge OF the affair have arranged a special
program for the entertainment Of those
who go with them to the resort. Music.
both vocal and instrumental, will be a fea-
ture OF the day. and the River View Or
chestra will render q special program Of
concert music. All the many attractions
OF the resort will be in operation. The
steamers will leave here at IL am, 2:4b
and 6:45 p.m.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-21
Tot Out Driving Alone.

What might have resulted in serious ac-
cident this morning was prevented by the
watchfulness of Officer w. H. Buckingham
of the second precinct and the swift move
ments of Mr.. Herbert L. Davis of the OF
flee of the chief Of engineers of the army
A little child, about four years of age, who
proved to be Oscar Sherman of 1877 L
street northwest, was seen to cross the car
tracks at 9th street and Massachusetts, ave-
nue. northwest in pony carriage at good
speed. The child was unattended, and as
the animal approached 7th and K streets
Officer Buckingham attempted to overtake
the animal The officer being on foot Mr..
Davis gave chase and brought the animal to
a standstill, when the child was conveyed
to his home in the carriage, no damage
having been done.
The little tot was told that he was entire
ly too young to go driving alone. 1t de-
veloped that the carriage was in waiting
for his elders, and the baby thought he
would enjoy ride by himself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-21
Services at st. Elizabeth,s.

The Memorial day program at the Gov.
eminent Hospital for the Insane. where
more than 1900 soldier dead are buried,
has been completed. Following the strew-
ing of flowers on the graves In the ceme-
terry. which lies beyond the hospital. which
will be done by a joint committee from the
institution and the John A. Logan Relief
Corps of Anacostia. memorial services will
take place at Poplar Spring, on the main
grounds. The band Of the government
hospital and the institution choir will par
ticipate. The hospital section of the pro-
gram Is as follows: Flower Song, Moses,
hospital band; THE Clarion Voice of War
is STILL" hospital choir; Nearer, My God
to Thee" hospital band; address to the
visiting veterans, DR.. William A. White,
be under the direction of John A. Logan
Post No. 10, G. A. R., of Anacostia, with
it's ladies' auxiliary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-21
"Iet Us Help You to Health

Statistics show that at least 81 out of
every 100 persons suffer from catarrh in
some form.
While the disease is one of the most
common, 1t is also one OF the most danger
Gus and offensive. leading to consumption
and other diseases of the respiratory or
gans.
Prior to the discovery of Hyomei and it's
introduction in this section by Henry Ev-
ans every method of treatment had been
found worthless.
Henry Evans says to all catarrh suffer-
ers, Let me help you to health. am con-
fdent Hyomei will cure; SO confident. in
fact. that + guarantee to refund your
money If 1t fails A complete outfit costs
but 81. and If it does not help you, your
money will be returned promptly"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-21
Entertainment and Dance.

Congressional Council. No. SO9 National
Union, gave an entertainment and dance
to its guests and members at the Typo.
graphical Temple Wednesday evening, May
18 the occasion being the joint celebra-
ton of National Union day. and the sixth
anniversary Of the organization Of the coun-
Gil.
Over four hundred persons were present
to witness the program prepared by the
committee Refreshments were served dur
ing the evening and dancing was enjoyed
until midnight.
The program was as follows: Overture
by Horizons Orchestra; tenor solo, Mr.. w.
A. Smith; recitation, Mr.. T. M. Hardy;
baritone solo, Mr.. e. A. LANCE; piano solo
Mr.. Leo Russell; comic song. Mr.. ]. E.
Cogan, and piano solo. Miss Florence Pop
kins.
Mr.. Charles T. Hendler, president OF the
District of Columbia cabinet of the Ma
tional Union, addressed the council. giving
a descriptive history of the National Union
and the benefits derived from membership
while Mr.. j. E. Bright, ex-president of the
District of Columbia cabinet of the Nation.
al Union and ex-president of congressional
council, spoke of the great good accom-.
plished by congressional council in its sir
years Of existence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-21
Excelsior Literary Society.

The Excelsior Literary Club met Tuesday
last with Mrs E. A. Chambers. member
who has been Ill. The hostess read an
article on the nineteenth century and Its
accomplishments. referring especially to the
advancement in the sphere of woman's USE
fulness. The president, Mrs. Addie w.
Foster, was in the chair. The responses
to roll call were interesting and instructive.
Four visitors were present-Mrs. w. e.
Abbott, Mrs. Suzette Piper. Miss Blanche
Jacobson and Mrs. Briggs ("Olivia'O. Mrs.
Briggs invited the club to hold its June
social on her grounds. 1.-The Naples" and
in the house built during the reign of Queen
Anne. A committee reported that a social
meeting would be held with Mrs. E. NJ.
Willis at The Portner May %. Those pres
ent were: Mrs. Jennie Parker. Mrs. Bulla,
Mrs. Chambers. Miss Chamberlin, Mrs. Fos-
ter. Mrs. Frear. Mrs Hawkes., Mrs. Kent,
Mrs McCreery. Miss McCreery, Mrs. Seely
Mrs Muller Mrs. Webb and Mrs. Willis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-21
Mecca Temple Chooses oaacers.

Mecca Temple No. 1, A. E. A. O.. Mobiles
of the Mystic Shrine, convened in regular
meeting Thursday night and after the
transaction of routine business proceeded
to the election of officers for the ensuing
year, with the following result: Arthur Sim
mons, illustrious grand potentate; Charles
D. Freeman. illustrious chief rabban: H. L.
Livingston, illustrious assistant rabban;
John H. Davis. high priest and prophet; s.
T. Craig oriental guide; Joseph d. Jones,
illustrious treasurer; Frank H Cozzens, IL
lustrtous recorder; Benz. +. Pope, first cere-
monial master; w. g. Smith. second cere-
marshal; George Arlington, illustrious cap
tain of the guard; Julius Warren, illustri-
Gus outside guard. After the election eight
candidates were carried across the desert
by the retiring illustrious potentate w. H
]. Malvin. A collation. was served in the
banquet hall after the meeting had closed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-21
Bloomingdale "Y." Meeting,

The 'Bloomingdale W met last night at
the Presbyterian Church, North Capitol
and @ streets northeast. After singing de-
votional exercises were conducted by Rev.
DR.. Thompson, pastor of the church. The
church choir then rendered an elaborate Sc
lection. The society conducted some rou-
the businesses, presided over by Mrs A.
lowed by a musical program: Flute solo,
Mr.. Field; recitation, Mr.. McCae; instru-
mental solo, Miss Merriam; vocal solo,
Miss Denny; recitation, Miss Ross; tenn
perance talk Mrs. Blaine, organizer of the
various "Y's"; bas solo. Mr.. Scoville. Re-
freshments We're served.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-21
GRADUATION ExERcIsEs.
Friends School Commencement at Cum
ton Temple Memorial Church.

ton Temple Memorial Church.
Presentation exercises Of the class OF
1904. Friends Select School. were held IN
the Gunton-Temple Memorial Church last
night and there was large gathering OF
friends to encourage the graduates.
Mr.. Harvey q. Murray opened the exer-
cises with rendition Of Gounor's "Marche
Pontiacate." The address Of the evening
was delivered by Mr.. James Hume Can
field, librarian Of Columbia University, New
York, who chose as his theme THE Serv-
les of Life and Death"
Mr. Garfield addressed his remarks prin-
cipaily to the children. He told the ooys
of the sacrifices man Is called upon 10
make In life and of the heroes who have
died in battle for their country. and OF
those equally heroic who had given up
their lives in other ways In the line OF
duty He referred as an illustration or
the topic to trip by rail across the
country, and said the engineer Is the one
who is responsible for the safety OF those
aboard the train. The engineer. the nre-
man and the conductor are obliged 70
work In harmony in order to protect the
lives of passengers and the property or
the company. The rewards Tor service ne
said, come from duty well performed IN
whatever sphere of life one may De round.
The address was instructive to the young
listeners as well as to adults. and was
highly appreciated. ..,,
Mrs. Thomas C. Noyes sang Arditfs j.
Baccio." f. Dessauer's song ITO Seville"
and Robyn's "Andalusian Serenade." The
musical program was closed with Wagner 8
march from "Tannhauser," by Mr. Harry
Murray.
The diplomas were presented by Mr..
Thomas W. Sidwell. principal of the school,
to Mildred Duvall, John B. Earnshaw, Ed
ward Beckwith Fox, Francis d. Hamnn'
Earle Leslie Keller, T. Beach Platt, Hen,
rietta Sanford Riggs and Blanche Naomi,
THOMPSON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-21
Columbia Heights Art Club.

Inc columbia Heights Art Club met at
the nome OF Mrs. c. NJ Fisher, Clarendon,
va, Thursday, May 10. The president,
MRS. Evelyn Clark Morgan, occupied the
chair.
Miss Barlow read an original paper on
the songs OF Switzerland-personal incl
DENTS
Mrs. Stokes read a poem. entitled 1.-THE
Tour Pictures of Life" Mrs. Calvin Neil
son sang selections from William Tell:
Mrs. Fisher read an original romance Of
Japanese life from incidents which came
under her personal knowledge, and Mrs.
Alfred Pyles read the paper Of the day.
Topic: 1.-THE German Student OF the Six
tenth Century"
Discussion followed both OF these papers
Mrs. Chase gave an amusing recitation, en-
titled Because"
The hostess was assisted in entertaining
by her daughter, Mrs. Baldwin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-21

Mr.. Charles w. Leadbeater M. r. A. s.,
of London, England. a well-known writer
on theosophical subjects, has arrived in
Washington. and will give four lectures In
this CITY, the first being tomorrow night
He was for seven years a clergyman of the
Church of England. but resigned his posi-
ton In 1t In order to travel in India with
the late Madame H. P. Blavatsky, of whom
he is devoted disciple. For twenty-one
years he has devoted himself entirely to
work for the Theosophical Society and to
study along occult lines. five years of this
time being spent in India, Burma and Cey-
Ion. His subjects here will be: Tomorrow.
"Theosophy and Christianity" the 10Th.
The Necessity of Reincarnation;" June 6,
'Theosophy and Spiritualism," and June
y, Man, Visible and Invisible"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-21
MEMORIALS SERVICES
Lincoln Post to Pay aTribute to De-
ceased Comrades tomorrow.

ceased Comrades Tomorrow.
Arrangements hays bsen completed for
memorial services to b. held by Lincoln
Post, No. 8, q. A. r., lat North Capitol
N. 3. Church tomossow evening.
Those who have diad during the past year
are: Robert T. Holtz, Company H. LIST
Maryland volunteess, sergeant Company
H. 18th Maryland Tolunteers; John Gea-
CHAN. Company q, e5th Anew York Volun-
teers; N. 8. Paul, Company F, 9Th New
York Volunteers, aAjutAnt 128th Indiana
Volunteers; Charles II. iSaffell, Constitu-
donal Guards, District Df Columbia Vol
unteers; David B. Bradley. Company =,
18th Wisconsin Infantry; Benjamin g. Hill,
sergeant. Company K 18th New York Cav
airy; John L. Nichols. captain. Company X.
5Oth Illinois volunteer Infantry; Alvah H.
Ham, Company d, 32d Maine Infantry;
Henry H. Hempler. principal musician.
i2th New York Infantry; Henry H. Balm
bridge. Company A. 9th Connecticue In
fantry; VIM. C.. Talley, colonel, LIST Penn
sylvania Relief Corps: B. f. Oliphant,
Company d, ID u. IS. Dragons, SER
geant, Company X, Sd Maryland Cavalry;
VIM. r. Sh1pley, Company A, LIST Mary
land Light Artillery; N. II. Martin, Com
pany e, 122d Pennsylvania Infastry; W.. H.
Hickman. Company F, I'd Maryland Infan-
try; Marion t. Anderson, Company c. 7th
Indiana Infantry, captain, Company d,
DIST Indiana Infantry; Jesse Nv. Under
wood, Company I, 105th Pennsylvania In
fantry; Sidney T. Bates. musician, 9th New
Hampshire Volunteers, Company A. I'd New
Hampshire Volunteers; Thomas M. Sulli-
van, Company E, 18th United States Cav
airy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-21
CITY AND DISTRICT.

Mrs. Camille Baker. living at Sd street
and Massachusetts avenue northeast was
taken sick on a street car near 9th and L
streets northwest yesterday afternoon An
ambulance was summoned and she was
taken to the Emergency Hospital for treat
ment.
Bessie Keys, colored, twenty-five years
old. whose home is at 1921 E street north
west, was taken to the Emergency Hospi-
tai yesterday afternoon and treated for
injuries about her body. She refused to
tell the police how she was hurt.
Frank w Dittman. fifty years old was
Knocked down by an automobile yesterday
afternoon near St Aloysius Church and
slightly hurt The machine was operated
py George Ferguson of 164S North Capt.
tol street. The victim OF the accident was
able to go home without assistance
Mrs II. II. Littlejohn. living at COZ 4th
street northwest. fell from a street car at
4th and III streets northwest last night
abou IL O'Clock. She said she was not
injured and was able to go home without
assistance.
Bessie Hawkins, resident of 1914 street
northwest. was treated at the Emergency
Hospital yesterday afternoon for scalp
wounds apd an injury to her face Her
explanation of the injuries was that
another woman had assaulted her with a
Ratchet
Mrs. Helmus, who lives at 10th and s
streets northwest, was struck on the chest
with cucumber this morning while In
the vicinity OF the Center market and pain
fully injured The cucumber was thrown
by some unknown person.
An italian laborer named Satree Lamon-
agoe was injured while at work at the fill
tration plant yesterday afternoon He was
hurt by board falling on his head.
paper on philadelphia in Pre-revolu-
ir1nC t,r
Lincoln yesterday at a meeting of the
Washington Economic Circle at the home
or DIT John Milton Giftefman. POI I'd street
northeast.
Lille kastinbyke. eight years old, was
pitten on her upper lip by Newfoundland
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-21
SURVEY Work on Potomac.

Capt. Stephen Forney of the = United
States coast survey service and his corps
of engineers have taken up their head
quarters at Whitewater, on the Potomac,
and will shortly resume their survey work
of the shores Of the Potomac river and OF
the tributaries emptying into it. Capt.
Forney has been engaged upon this work
for the past three years, and has, 1t is
stated, made surveys and plats of both
sides OF the Potomac from Its mouth to
where he is now working, and will con-
tinue the work up to this city. The data
gathered by the Forney party and that
taken on the river by the coast survey
steamer Endeavor and the schooner
Matchless will be used in preparing new
charts of the Potomac and it's environments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-21
Lawn Fete.

On Wednesday afternoon and evening OF
next week. May %, willaoccur the annual
lawn fete given by the beard of lady man
ayers for the benefits of the Eye, Ear and
Throat Hospital.
Those who attended the fete last year
were more than repaid by the beauty of the
scene which met the eye. The magnificent
old trees and bushes of the garden at 1920
Vermont avenue formed an ideal back
ground for the bright coloring of booths
and costumes, and in the evening there was
the added attraction of electric lights.
Music by the Cavalry Band dancing.
marionattes, magic goose. Chinese laundry.
fortune tellers are some of the many at
fractions offered
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-21
Rebuilding stiffs' Wharf.

Stiffs' wharf. on the Potomac in King
George county, Va, about forty miles down
the river. is being rebuilt and made ready
for service as q steamboat landing. This
was one Of the wharves that was destroyed
by the drifting ice last winter, the entire
structure. with the exception of the pier
head. having been carried away. It is one
of the important wharves on the river and
is the only steamboat landing between
Gunston and Stuart's wharves, distance
of fully twenty-five miles.
The new wharf will be completed and
ready for use by the end of this month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-21
Steamer Out Of Service.

The steamer Washington of the Norfolk
and Washington line is lying out of service
at her pier here, and mechanics are busy
aboard her putting in hand-steering gear
and wheel in position on the hurricane
deck of the steamer. All the vessels of the
N. & w. line are equipped with steam
steering gear of the most improved pattern,
and 1t is seldom that this steering ma
chinery gets out of order. The new steer
ing arrangement is being placed aboard the
steamer as a matter of precaution and to
improve the efficiency of the boat. It is
stated the new equipment is to be placed on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-21

dog last night and painfully wounded. Drs.
Kingsman and Lothrop attended the child.
The dog IL owned by William H. McCauley
Of 30 North Carolina avenue, only a few
doors from the home Of the parents Of the
child.
The New Century Magazine, published In
this CITY, has been sold by Mr.. D. !. Muir
ply to Humphrey J. Desmond, a newspa-
the Catholic Citizen of Milwaukee and the
Northwestern Chronicle Of st. Paul. MINI.
1t Is understood that he contemplates
changing the form of the New Century
from a magazine to a newspaper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-21
Steamer Wakefield Inspected.

The steamer Wakefield Of the Randall
line, employed on the route between this
city and river landings, underwent her an
nual inspection by the officials OF the
United States steamboat inspection service
this morning. The inspectors came over
from the headquarters in Baltimore and
made a close examination as to the con-
dition of the hull Of the steamer and of
her boats and life saving equipment. The
boiler and machinery were also thoroughly
tested to the satisfaction Of the inspectors.
Every requirement of the marine laws was
found complied with. and the steamer
license to carry passengers on the Potomac
viii be renewed for another year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-21
Fraternity Officers Elected.

At a meeting of the Alumni Association Of
the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. held
at the Chamberlain Club last night, the
following officers were elected: Judge c.
B. Howry of the Court of Claims. presi-
dent; B. F. Micou vice president; J. c.
Morecock. secretary; w. q. Burt, treasu-
rer; ]. NJ. Macias, press representative:
DR.. ]. H. London. C. E. McRae and Maj
E. X. Webster, U. s. A., retired. executive
committee.
A buffet supper was served and speeches
were made by the following: Rev. c. D.
Taylor Of Woodside M. e. Church and
Mr.. A. r. Berkeley Of Alexandria, Va.