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the club house is vested in a house commit
tee. The membership of the club is re-
garded as rather exclusive and is guarded
by stringent rules and regulations.
At the head of the list of honorary
members is the President of the United
States. Among the other distinguished
names on this roll are those of Mr.. Grover
Cleveland, Comte CasSini, Senior Don
Manuel de Azpiroz, Chekib Bey, Sir Chen
tung Liang-Cheng and other representa-
tives of foreign governments.
The first president was Mr.. w. w. Cor
coran, who served from 1872 to 1882. The
second president was Rear Admiral c. r.
P. Rodgers, U.S.N, who served from 1882
to 1892; then Rear Admiral John L. Wor-
den, Judge John Davis, Admiral George
Dewey from 1899 to 1901, and Mr.. John
A. Kasson, from 1901 to 1902.
The former vice presidents include Gen.
William T. Sherman, Admiral David D.
Porter Rear Admiral ]. L. Worden. Maj.
Gen. Delos B. Sackett. Gen. Phil. H. Sheri-
dan. Judge John Davis, Surgeon General
J. M. Brown, U. s. N; Lieut.. Gen. John
M. Schofield Rear Admiral John G. Walker,
Brig. Gen. George d. Ruggles. Mr.. John A.
Kasson and Rear Admiral w. K. Van Rey
Oen.
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streets. The blaze was extinguished after
about 500 damage had been done.
Truck ID company went to the house of
Mrs. Ruth Ravens, No. 35 NJ street north
west, last night about 6:15 o'clock and ex-
unguished a blaze. The fire had been caus-
ed by an overheated furnace, and 1t was
only by prompt work that serious damage
was not done. The damage amounted to
about $50 and the loss is covered by in
Surance.
Castelberg's jewelry store at 935 Pennsyl-
wanna avenue northwest narrowly escaped a.
serious fire this morning about IL O'clock
There was slight blaze in the cellar in
the rear of the building and the smoke
from there was enough to Indicate that the
building was doomed. The manager of the
store discovered smoke coming from the
basement and sent a coIored porter named
Martin Miller to investigate. Miller found
blaze In a box of excelsior under the
steps leading from the store TO the base
ment. He poured water on the blaze and
then shouted for assistance
An alarm was turned in and the appear
ance of the fire engines I'm the business
section caused some excitement. Clerks in
the store started to get some OF the more
valuable jewelry together to convey 1t from
the store, but the blaze was extinguished
before its removal was rendered necessary
No damage was done and the fire engines
soon returned to their quarters There was
nothing TO Indicate the origin of the fire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-21
SLIGHT FIRE DAMAGE.
Department Called a Number of Times
During the Day.

When fire was discovered in the wholesale
commission house of Golden, Love & Co.. on
Louisiana avenue. shortly after 8 O'Clock
this morning and call was received from
box 1853 the fireman quickly recalled the
disastrous fire on that block several years
ago, when a number of firemen lost their
lives The danger of the situation was also
panies had not returned from the scene Of
the fire at the Metropolitan Club. Had the
fire assumed dangerous proportions the fire.
men would have been seriously handicap
ped because of the small number of COM
panies on hand. Fortunately, however, they
reached the scene before any Roadway had
been gained and made successful effort to
prevent serious conf1agration.
Members of No. engine company were
in the home of No. IA company on trans
fer, and they were first to reach the commits
sion house They found blaze beneath the
flooring in the room over the Office and all
that was needed to destroy thousands of
dollars worth of butter. eggs and poultry.
The firemen succeeded in tearing up part Of
the floor and extinguishing the blaze before
more than $50 damage had been done. In
preventing a serious fire 1t did not become
necessary for the firemen to flood the build
ing and cause loss by water.
Hot ashes thrown under a porch In the
rear of the house of Charles NJ. Campbell
1343 Harvard street. caused a blaze this
morning about 1890 o'clock. AS soon as
the blaze was discovered an alarm was
turned in from box S43 and several COM
panies of the fire department made their
way to the house over the snow-covered
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-21
Internal Revenue in November.

The monthly statement of the collections
of internal revenue shows the total receipts
for the month of November, 1904, to have
been S21 ,262 ,332. an increase, as compared
with November, 1908. of s414.4 The re-
ceipts from the several sources OF revenue
are given as follows Spirits, S1362I SO4,
increase, $3.50 061; tobacco, S3921 GIG. in
crease. S16,326; fermented liquors, So, $685.
l0l. increase. $236,051; oleomargarine, $780,
696, decrease, 81 ,50S; adulterated butter
S65s, increase. 1858: process or renovated
butter. 1855. increase, S7.441; mf>cel.
laneous, SOS, 16S, decrease. S199.532 For the
five months ended November 30, 1904, the
receipts We're S101 .673.667, a decrease. as
compared with the corresponding period IN
1903, of 500. 800.
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PIONEER ORGANIZATION.
Metropolitan Club Long One of the
Institutions of WASHINGTON.

The famous Metropolitan Club, whose
palatial home at 18th and H streets was
swept by fire this morning, was one of
the pioneer organizations of it's kind in
Washington, and great men from the four
quarters of the globe were wont to con-
gregate there. Its formation dates back to
about 1866.
From the earliest days of this republic,
when some of the venerable founders of
the government used, to meet at the
Silver Star Inn. on Capitol Hill, and dis
cuSsed matters of state over their glasses
of hot toddy and in the fragrant atmos-
phere of tobacco smoke or to describe
the feminine loneliness and costumes
seen at the latest stately cotillion. the
necessity for such an institution as the
Metropolitan Club was recognized.
The club has not been a disappointment
to it's organizers. 1t has fulfilled every ex-
pectation of it's founders and has been the
resort Of men famous in history. Dipio-
mats, admirals, senators, generals, repre-
sentatives in Congress, heads of the gov
eminent departments and Presidents have
been entertained beneath it's hospitable roof
tree On its membership rolls are the
names Of men which also grace the pages
of history and fill honorable inches in the
gallery of fame.
Containing the best features of similar
rope, the Metropolitan Club long since be-
came a strong feature of social life at the
gay capital city of the nation. Its orna-
ments and paintings now fire-snged and
smoke blackened, were among the choicest
works of art Its library was replete with
the best in fact and fiction, and contained
rare old works. which cannot be replaced
1t Is said. Its furnishings were fine and
costly, and its equipment of the very high
est order throughout. The location of the
club house is model one, in the very
heart of the society center of Washington
The present officers of the Metropolitan
Club are: Rear Admiral John G. Walker
president; Archibald Hopkins and Joseph
X. McCammon, vice presidents; Albert S.
kenney. treasurer; Robert S. Chiffon, jr.,
secretary.
Soon after the close of the civil war the
Metropolitan Club was established by sew
eral gentlemen prominent in army, navy
and other official circles At first 1t was but
a social club, with a limited, but exclusive,
membership. This was In 1856. The club
since has grown to it's present splendid pro-
portions.
The organization was Incorporated as
"The Metropolitan Club of the City of
Washington" by John Davis, Archibald
Hopkins and James Lowndes, incorporators.
March Is. 1882. Under the provisions of
the act of Congress of April %, 1884, the
existence of the Metropolitan Club corpor-
alton was extended ninety-nine years from
June %. 1892.
The object of the club is stated in its con-
stitution to be for literary, mutual inn
provement and social purposes, and shall
consist OF permanent and temporary. nom
resident and life members" The control of
the organization is vested in a board of
governors who are elected for a term of
five years. The executive management OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-21
Contents of Wine Cellar Saved.

In the basement of the METROPOLITAN Club
house. where the fire originated are the
barber shop. billiard rooms, storage rooms,
wine cellar and Iayatories. 1t was stated
that the wine cellar remained intact, the
contents being saved. On the first floor
were located the Office the loggia. reading
and lounging rooms. the back parlor and
reception room. The damage by fire to
this floor was considerable. while the
masses of water descending from above
caused great loss. On the first door the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-21
Conference Over Peasant Laws

ST. PETERSBURG. December 21-The
special conference on the peasant laws
under the presidency of NJ White held its
first session today. The conclusions. which
are expected to closely follow M Whites
recent recommendations. will be submitted
to the ministry of the interior, which will
draft laws in accordance Herewith
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-21
Posts Annual BANQUET

Burnside Post. G. A. r.. has arranged to
give its annual banquet this evening at the
Ebbitt House, beginning at 7:30 O'Clock.
Chairman Huntoon of the committee of ar
rangements announces an attractive pro-
gram, which includes a number Of ad-
dresses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-21
Infants and Cf0ildren's Wearables.

Infants Quilted Bibs. 10c.. 121zc., 19c..
25c., 39c.. J0c. and Csc.
Infants Fancy Bibs. 50c., Csc. 75c.. Sc,
csc. to 1925.
Infants Knit Bottles. 121ac.. 15c., 19c.,
Csc. 29c., SOC, soc. 10 $3.50.
Infants Hand-Knit Sacques. 25c., 39c.,
soc, Toe, Csc. SIPS to sl.9s.
Infants Outing and Daisy Cloth Sacaues,
10c.. Csc, 39c. soc. and Toe.
Infants White Flannel Sacques, en-
broidered. 75c.. Csc. and 1925.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-21

Infants White Mitts. 19c.. 25c.. SOC. and
Zoe.
Infants Draw Leggins in white, I, 2 and
3 years. Soc, Soc, 75c. and Csc.
Infants White Silk Caps, close-ftting,
made with fine tucks and finished with
pompons. sizes II, l3, IA, 10. soc, Toe,
CSC, 81. 25 to Sos.
Infants White and Colored Toques. Csc,
39c., SOC. and CSC.
Infants and Children's Sweaters in
white and colors, sizes / to years.
Prices Csc. $l.39. $1.5O, S1.68 and 800.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-21

BOYS and Girls Colored School Toques.
25c. and SOC.
Children's School Aprons of white India
linen, with bib and revers over Shout
ders. sizes to II years, 25c., &c.,, Soc,
75c., Csc. and $1.15.
Chfldren's and Misses Bath Robes in
many kinds, sizes to 16 years. 81. 68
to $2.9S.
Children's Dresses of White Nainsook.
tucked yoke, embroidery insertion
trimmed. Sizes 9 months and l year,
Soc. 75c ard 9Sc
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NHN NAANINNt - $500
The 5. $. Csatbsrs' Training Class.
NrNrNNNwNoFotk NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. :

the intention the who this department helpful TO
International Sunday School Lessons but will be conducted the plan "
Readings
How will who will try the
be would like who
No charges examinations Nothing reading
thinking
Wednesday, Dec Il, Birth Of John the Baptist, Luke 81
Thursday, Geneagy OF Christ, a. Divine geneagy John 5n
Friday, Dec It. y Royal GeneAogy, Mt !: II.
Saturday Dec L. 81 Human Genealogy, Luke 2h b.
Sunday, Dec. Is, Birth Of Jesus, Mt / 1875 Luke p u
Monday Dec l9 Vision and Visit Of the Shepherds Luke
Tuesday, Dec ~, Circumcision q Christ ?.
What difficulty ZAchaias child
:
impression
peoples
What meaning Word" the chapter John,
Whist : o IS i hes
Why " caAths divine geneaogy?"
Why call 'roya geneaogyY'
= Why call that in Luke the human genealogys
How Christ TO be born n Bethlehem
Who were 70 n bo
10 What impression did il make the shepherds.
II. When, al o. vi
l2 Why be crcumcisedf
Is What Christ n
a What 5 "Benedicuss"
Is What is the GLORIA in excelsior"
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-12-15
LOCAL NEWS.

". II. femme, Of Tolu, was here on a
rush trip, Thursday.
Rev. I. c. Carter and wife returned
from Sturgis Thursday at noon.
Rev. Virgil Elgin arrived in the city
Thursday afternoon lie was en- route
10 Livingston county.
W +. Berio, Of Sturgis, came Wed
nesday Of Mrs. Berio, who has been Wis
iting her mother. Mrs. Sarah Elder, for
several days. They returned home on
Thursday.
Boston 4 Paris Lumber Co. have
Just completed nice and comfortable
Office 81 good dimensions more common,
surate with their business than the old
one was. They are growing that's all.
Deuman Il Love have the best and
lo-ceut counter ever shown in a milliner
store. Childs caps, laces, embroidery
silks and numerous other things at
greatly reduced prices. Drop in and
see them before the choicest selections
are picked ont.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-12-15
The Dora Woodruff Stock Company

The management ~ the opera hou.,
Of this city have succeeded IN cngagIr,
the Dora Woodruff Stock COMPANY M
three nights, December II, Us and n,
The management can bc commcudrt
and congratulated in secured Chi. COIN
pany OF artists FOR the entertainment oi
the theater goers Of this city. a. On,
company is giving the very best of .at
isiaction every place they go and an.
drawing large houses. The comp,r, ,-
playing plays that suit the p,upIr ar1
their elegant line Of speclaltio- of ..n.
ing, dancing and illustrated song. ar.
the praise Of all lovers Of the thcatrr
This popular company Of myonr..
have been playing such cities Of Cairo.
H., Marion, H., Russcll,iIlr Nv. ord
Bowling Green. Ky. which AZ the Iott.,
place they filled an engagement fair
week. and they pleased the people .o
well that they were unable Ia seat fla,
large audiences. The Daily News oftbo,
city says; Tho Woodruff St,cltCo 81.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-12-15
10 Honor Of Kiss Hsass.

On last Friday evening. Mrs. Evell
Moore very delightfully."- entertained at
"Bunco" in homer OF Miss Blanche
HaAse, of Wheeling Yves; Virginia.
Miss DellA Barnes won the lady s
prize which was q handsome Rookwood
vase, while r. Z. Stewart won the gen
uemau's priEe, Delightful refresh
meutS we're served.
Those present were: Misses Blanche
HAase, Ruby James, Frances Gray, Ehba
Pickens, Lizzie johnson. Rebecca vii.
liams and LeAffS Wilborn. Messrs. Oh
Tucker, Sam Gusenheim, h. ID. Dres
cher, +. J. Morris, Ira Pierce, Bob Cook.
Will clifton and + T. Stewart
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-12-15

W. f. Dowcll, Of Tolu, was here
thursday.
A. c. Moore returned from Evans
willie Thursday.
Born Tuesday night, December 9Th.
to Mr.. .and Mrs. Al \ Jams, fine boy.
Sandy Adams was out for hunt last
Friday and all his friends had quail for
supper.
Albert Mcconnell is building a hand
some home on East Beleville street,
near II. VI. Cook.
II. Emmitt Cooper, Of Hopkinsyil'e.
was in the city last week looking after
his mineral interests
Mrs. Ida Hopgood, who came over
from Union county 10 visit her mother
and brothers, left Friday morning for
her home.
Newt Stallion, wife and son arrived
Thursday morning from Dixon. being
summoned here on account ~ the death
OF Mrs. Stations father, Gus Terry.
Zeb Chepaalt in his illustrated songs
with the Woodruff Stock Co, al the
opera house, Dec. Il, Is and l., has tho
reputation Of being the best on the road
this season.
Markham Terry, who was visiting h
sister, Mrs, Newt Stations, In Dixon,
was called here on account 81 the dcSth
Of his father, Gus Terry, u the Critten-
den Springs vicinity.
Elvis Moore, wife sud son Henry, have
moved 70 Marion aud have taken rooms
az the Loving house, occupying il with
DR.. j. +. Daughtrey until Henry can
build on his lot recently purchased here
Dudley Pope's luck on hunt he toak
last Friday was phenomenal tie says
the laW that prevents man from ship
ding surplus game worked a great hsr3-
ship on him and has partner. Sandy
Adams.
Mrs. Arch Davidson arrived Thursday
FROM Princeton en- route - her home in
Levias.N While in Princeton she was tho
guest Of her daughter. Mrs. ThoS na-
wilson, whis, here she was the guest 81
Mr. and Mrs. Sid Taylor.
The little comSy sunbeam. Miss Dora
Woodruff, filing A<hree nights engage
ment at the opera hS4se, Dec Is, l6 ana
II. is making the hitNpf the season ir
roles and specialtieS. Y see her her,
in her spocialties alone L worth q.
price in admissicn.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-12-15
Sundsy School Institute

To be held IN the Cumberlain PreSby
terrain church, Marion. Ky, Sunday
December Is at p. M.
900 Music.
$40 Devotional exercises 10y Rev. J. :,
Martin
80 Music.
s:35 My impression Of the benefit Of the
Baraca Class, 10y John Moore.
$50 Masic.
500 The outlook and needs Of the Ba.
rSca Class, by Prof. Chas Evans.
S.20 Music.
3.21 Advantages ofinterdenominational
cooperation IN sunday School
work and how We can materially
help each other. by Rev. McAfee.
3io Music.
3f5 General discussion Of the Sunday
School and It's reeds.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-12-15
Notice /!

To electric light patrons-on and after
January lst 1895, all bills for lights are
PAYABLE on the FIRST day OF each month
at The otfce Of the company. In orie
70 meet our bills promptly We must col.
oct a. above snd will allow no vAriA.
tons.
MARION ELECTEIC LIGHT 4 Lex GO.
by :. NJ. Jenkins. President
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-12-15

the best repertoire company that ever
visited tm. city"
They arc playing here at popular
prices, D.. % aud % cents.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-12-15
Card Of Thsnks

We desire 70 thank the friends and
neighborS Tor the kindness shown ne
through the illness and death II our be
loved daughter and sister, Matilda.
ms. y. W. CoNGER ANn Fanny.
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FOR SALE CHEAP

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Mems ArticS, others ask
$1.50 for, here at 99c.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-12-15

We can fit you up nicely IN a
Hat or Cap at a lower price than
you can obtain elsewhere if you'll
come IN before we move
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-06-11

moment the girl and her lover, besides
meeting on the promenade and at the
aters ana parties, write each other long
letters every day; and, I'm the evening
have equally lengthy chats, she from
the balcony OF her house and he from
the street, utilizing for that purpose a
sort of small pocket telephone which Is
called here, In test. Loves Telephone"
MOTHERS PERMISSION.
At the end Of a certain time II tho
tender relations between the young
people continue, the good mother per-
mits her daughter to introduce the
young man 10 her and after consulting
her husband invites him to her house
treating him at first, however, simply
as a friend. Then It Is seen whether
the young man seriously thinks Of
marrying or whether he merely treats
the AFFAIR as a pastime
In the latter case, he Is politely sent
about his business by the mother OF
the girl. II, on the other hand, the
swain Is satisfied that the character
and education OF his sweetheart suit
him, he presents himself to her father,
tells him that he loves the girl, that
she reciprocates his love and asks per-
mission for their formal engagement.
NtdllN ullei Nne lhlnef mas already
made inquiries concerning the youth,
his social position, and that Of his
family; and If the information received
proves satisfactory he gives the young
man a favorable answer.
DAUGHTERS HAND.
The latter then announces that
member of his family would come in
his name and formally ask for the
daughters hand. and this happens a
few days afterward, with certain
amount Of solemnlty, In the presence
OF the girls nearest relatives. On the
same day the lover, being now Of
fcially declared an accepted sutton. fol-
lowing an old custom, presents his
fancee with gold bracelet In order
to commemorate the OCCASION, and She,
in her turn, makes him present Of
gold ring
Al the same time. tho date on which
the wedding is 10 take place is fixed
by the fiance and the family OF the
bride, and this at the latest is year
after the young woman's hand has been
asked for. The betrothed may now see
each other as often as they please.
THE WEDDING DAY.
When the wedding day draws nigh
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-06-11
ISABELLA'S CROWN.

when JAY Gould as a young man
was wandering about the country try
ing TO sell books the queen Of Spain
was wearing as her crown the valuable
possession which now often graces the
head Of the book canvassers daughter,
When Queen Isabella was eXiled she
carried with her most OF her jewels.
one OF these was "A crown set with
some OF the finest diamonds, emeralds,
rubles and sapphlres in the world. A
few years ago Spanish grandee,
known as the Prince del Drago, came to
America. His sole fortune consisted
of the gorgeous crown which had be-
longed to his grandaunt. The imperial
bauble was offered for sale and was
eventually bought by the Goulds for
$4,000, II IL now worn by the Count
css Castelane
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-06-11
Special Correspondence.

Special Correspondence.
n N ADRID, June LII there really
NI is a little god of love, he must
be rather distressed, just now,
over change that is slowly
but surely taking place in Spain. There
is reason to believe that this, which all
the world knows as TIE land Of court
ship, and Of love-songs thrummed be-
meath easement windows to guitar ac-
compartments; where, IN fact almost
everything is OF less Importance than
the tender passion, may shortly become
prosalc like the rest Of the universe
And the reason Is this; the Spanish
girl is going to work.
Seriously, this is development which
may be expected to make real differ
ence in the national life 1t is one,
too. that few years back would have
seemed almost impossible TO those who
know the stift prejudice Of all classes
in Spain regarding women In trade
one would have said that the girls OF
America, England or any other country
might become typewriters, work In
stores, or enter the professions--but not
those of Spain. In this land the idea
always has been that girls energies
should be put forth with just one OBJ
ject; that Of getting married!
FEMALE DOCTORS.
Now, however, as in other countries,
female doctors and dentists are maxi
ing their appearance in Spain, some
girls are going into business and others
getting employed by the government
offices as well as by the principal bank
ing houses. This sudden desire to earn
money on the part Of Spanish girls is
by no means owing to any new tangled
ideas regarding the true mission OF
woman in modern society" or TO any
wish for more liberty, or TO become
more Independent, II is due TO Just
plain necessity, Living In Spain Is
getting dearer every day. especially in
Madrid and the other large cities and
IN most cases. girls are going TO work
simply because their parents incomes
no longer suffice TO make both ends
meet, National prejudice IL just as
much against the notion OF girls in
business as ever Il was, but unless
times get better IN this country UNI
doubtedly in time the ancient feeling
on the subject vii go by the board
and the business girl" becomes as
familiar an object as she Is either in
the United States or England today.
MUST BE PRACTICAL.
In that case courtship win have 10 be
relegated 10 as comparatively subor-