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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-17
RELIGIOUS.
Epworth League News.


The topic for the devotional meeting
this evening is The Transforming
Power OF Christ references. Romans
xli1-2; Phil. iii :2O-21. Edward Schwenk
Will conduct the devotional service at
Rradburn Memorial Chapter on Sunday
evening.
McKendree Epworth League. assisted
by the other societies of McKendree
Church, will tender a reception to the
Rev. DR.. and Mrs. r. l. Hubbard on
Monday evening next at the church at
o'clock. The program will consist OF
a few brief addresses of welcome, and
will be interspersed with music. A very
pleasant time Is assured.
J. w. Crawford. viii conduct the de-
votionaI service at GoTsuch Chapter
this evening. Ernest II. Pullman
was in charge of the service at this
chapter on last Sunday evening.
Epworthians are requested TO keep in
mind the lecture which is to be given
the early part of May by the Rev. A.
H Zimmerman. Of Cumberland. Md
As has been stated the proceeds Of this
lecture. plans for which are being ar
ranged by Mrs. NJ. NJ Mitchell. the
third vice president of the district
league. will go toward equipping the
Epworth League gymnasium at Rust
Hall in this city.
DR.. Zimmerman's lecture viii be en-
tiled The Man OF GaIlee."
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Lecture on Philippines.

Frank ]. Hogan. who was with Cen
eral Ludington in the Philippines gave
an illustrated lecture on Thursday night
before the Mems Club OF St Mark s
Church, Capitol Hill. About 125 beautiful
views were shown illustrating parts Of
America on the line OF travel from
Washington to San Francisco. sea
scenes, ana magnificent views Of the
Hawaiian Islands and the cities therein
The chief feature was the graphic and
scenic Illustrating Of the many islands
of Importance in the Philippine group
For two hours the Well-trained lecturer
held his audience, whose frequent ap-
plause attested the pleasure enjoyed.
A rising vote of thanks was given
Mr.. Hogan for his entertainment. Prof
Murray handled the stereOpticOn skill
fully and with good effect.
The coming business meeting in May
viii end the series of entertainments
for the year by the club.
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Episcopal Church Notes.

The Rev. Clement Brown. rector Of
the Church Of the Ascension, has re-
covered from his recent illness and has
left Hot Springs, Va, for Washington,
where he will resume his clerical duties.
The Rev. George c. Graham has re-
signed from St Johns parish. Prince
George county. Nd. diocese Of Wash
ington. and has accepted PORT Tobacco
parish in the same diocese.
The April meeting of the wOman's aux
iliary was held in ST. Johns Hall on
Tuesday in Easter week. Reports We're
made OF the work accomplished during
the winter The diocesan convention OF
the society will convene on May 4. The
closing service wiz take place in St.
Johns Church
The Rev DR.. c. Ernest Smith. who
has been III for some time, continues
TO suffer from complications Of his
trouble. and has entered the Columbian
University Hospital for treatment
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Presentation of Watch.

Friday evening at the regular assemb-
ly Of L. S. Grant Post No. g. Depart
ment of the Potomac. a fine gold watch
was formally presented by officers and
members of the post through DR.. Fl. NJ.
Bennett, TO Francis L. McKenna. pres
eut officer of the day of the post, and
assistant quartermaster general of the
Department of the Potomac.
The token of regard came TO the
popular comrade as a much appreciated
surprise, and was accepted in earnest
fraternal words Of appreciation. Brief
reminiscent addresses Of special interest
were voluntarily given by Past Depart
ment Commander Faunce. Commander
B. r. Ross. Adjutant NJ NJ. Lewis,
Chaplain Tate. Q. NJ Calvert, Past
Commander Smith. Captain Rowe. OF
Post = and others
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-17
Maccabees' limitations.

On next Wednesday evening the
Ladies of the Maccab bees will initiate
publicly 100 candidates. The initiation
will be held at National Rifles Armory,
and the work will be exemplified by
the commanders of the different hives
in the city. Mrs Lillian NJ. HOLSTER,
supreme commander. and Mrs Eliza
beth Brown, great commander of Penn
sylvania. together with Mrs. Penelope
d. Smith. deputy supreme commander
Of the District. are the speakers for the
evening Another feature of the even
ing will be the Lady Maccabees drill,
composed of forty guards. with Ladies
Lol,. NJ Julian. of National Hive. No. /.
and Mary f. Duckett. of Mount Vernon
Hive. No. 2. as leaders
The guards have been efficiently drill
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-17
EDUCATIONAL
Halls of Ancients.

Franklin Webster Smith. curator OF
the Halls Of the Ancients. gave an ex-
planatory lecture OF the Halls on Wed
nesday night TO the pupils Of the West
port, Pa, Quaker school. Nearly one
hundred were in the party and
thoroughly enjoyed the RESERVATIONS of
the ancient civilizations and arts The
Roman house was admired, while the
mummy of an Egyptian prince, nearly
1900 years old. in its corne or tomb
proved an interesting object lesson
from the history Of the famous people
who dwelt along the Nile. This was one
of a series of lectures to be given 20
schools touring Washington at differsft
dates this spring.
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Danes of 1s46.

Camp Contreras Danes of 1916, held
an enthusiastic meeting at the resi-
dence of Mrs. Louise Kenaday Hare,
20O6 G Street, at 2. m. Wednesday.
April Is. The national commandment,
Mrs Moore Murdoch. presided.
Mrs. Murdoch reported a promising
outlook for success in obtaining from
Congress pensions for certain individ-
uaIs. Several members reported names
of friends who wished to join the asso-
citation. The time of the meeting was
nned with discussion OF questions i'm
portant to settle at the starting of an
organization-eligibil to membership;
rules for obtaining and wearing badges;
the work of the historian general
The next meeting will be held on We'd
nesday, April 20 at S p. m. at 20e6 G
Street.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-17
Readings for the Blind.

Readings and music, in the reading
room for the blind, Library Of Congress,
will take place during the weeks as fol-
lows:
MONDAY. Mrs. Edward Steele, Miss
Frances Elmira Cox.
Tuesday. Nine. de Meissmer.
Wednesday, song and piano recital.
Mrs. William Keye Miller, Norman
DAILY.
Thursday. Mrs NJ L. Prindle.
Friday reading and music, Miss
Prather, Mrs. Beeman, Miss Ellis, Miss
IseaVitt.
Saturday. Prof W. A. Wilbur.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-17
CLEANLINESS UNKNOWN.

Cleanliness is not understood in Tibet.
What serves as clothing by day serves
as bedding by night. the bathrObe. which
constitutes mans suit OF clothes, is
simply ungirded when he lies down 70
sleep. II is neither changed nor washed
until II goes TO pieces. The man inside
the bathrobe fares no better.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-17
Reception by Alumni.

The Alumni Association of the Wash
ington College of Law gave a recep-
ton Thursday evening to the faculty
and students Of the college, at the col
lege halls 1903 New York Avenue.
The guests were received by the presi-
dent of the alumni. Mrs. Nanette r.
Paul. assisted by the Dean. Mrs. Mus
sey. and Miss Emma NJ. Gillett. of the
faculty During the course OF the
evening. Mrs Paul introduced the dean.
Mrs Mussey. to propose a course of
study and investigation for the alumni
association on the lines of legislation
for juveniles The suggestion was
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Carroll Institute Notes.

The Carroll Institute Literary So
ciety held its regular bi-weekly meeting
on Monday evening last. with discus
sion of the question:
Resolved. That Japan's declaration
Of war against Russia was justifiable."
Ambrose ~ Durkin ana James A
O'Shea spoke for the affirmative. and
Jere A. Sullivan and W. c. Sullivan. for
the negative
MIR. OShea WIS unavoidably deprived
of Mr. Durkins services, but, at the
last moment. Col Matthew Brady vol
unteered to substitute for Mr. Durkin
with his moral support" which Mr..
O'Shea regards as largely responsible
for the decision of the judges. Messrs.
Belisle. CahilI, and Hedian who were
unanimous in their opinion that the
affirmative was entitled TO their judg-
ment.
The committee on dancing compl sted
its work for the present season. with
its final dance Of last Tuesday evening.
II had promised a most pleasant even
ing and its promises were fully realized.
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Patriotic

of electing a captain and two lieuten-
ants. these vacancies having been caus-
ed by Capt. 3. 3. Smith being placed
on the coloneI's staff, and the reslSna-
ton of Second Lieut.. T. II. Mckeoun.
G. 2. Dorsey. upon his own request
has been granted a leave OF absence for
six months.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-17
Outdoor Meet.

The girl athletes OF the Western Esen
School are planning an outdoor meet,
unique in Washington High School an
mails. which will probably do much to-
ward demonstrating the proficiency girls
may gain In athletics as well as studies
and the gentler arts.
The evening world., 1904-06-23
WORLD'SFA|RARGOSY
freighled with a Splendid Cargo Of
St. Louis Exposition
Views.

II is hardly necessary to make eS.
Tended mentor OF ire Worlds superb
Exposition Art Portfolios"
Thousands OF people have already Sc.
cured the portfolios issued. and II has
doubtless Owen them pleasure 20 speak
words OF praise TO their friends as oc-
casion offered.
The public. therefore. already appfe-
'ciAtes tho fact that these special Views
are well nigh lncomDa able, and, as a
result, the distribution has ~urpasse
anything. OF the kline ever before at
temptsd by this paper.
1t IL not even necessary to announce
the contents Of the different numbers.
for the public IN we'll ware that every
week brings its rich argosy OF views.
It's list Of choice reproductions Of pho.
toEraphS taken hy the offdial photoR.
rapher of the Exposition. $3.50
This makes the series absolutely All.
thentic. and the entire work. therefore.
becomes a pictorial and descriptive his.
tory and souvenir of the great event.
the eesy terms on which the portfolio !
may be aecured.
Ten cents for each portfolio Is all tina,
Is REQUIRED. Each portfolio consists OF
l6 splendid photographs, we'll bound
Parts l. . and 3 are now on sale and can
be had by sending 10 cents for each to
The World. Pulitzer Building. New
In view OF the exceptionally eas
terms on whichNwe OFFER the Portfolio
Il really becomes the duty OF every pro,
gres-ive American TO secure his series,
for It's pictorial. art. educational and
historical value. 80
The evening world., 1904-06-23
TAMMANY MEN
TAKE 6 TRAINS
All Is Ready for the Trip to St.
Louis, and the Start Will Be
Made on Sunday Morning,
July 3.

All arrangements have been made
by Tammany for the sending OF fits
usual delegation to the 81. Louis Con-
vention. There will be six trains OF
braves from Manhattan and the Bronx.
and the Democrats OF Richmond and
Queens will be on the same trains.
Three trains will go over the New
York Central, We over the Pennsyl-
vania. and a third over the b. & o. All
Will leave at the same hour Oh the
morning of July 2.
The running time OF the various
reads IL nearly the same, and efforts
will be made to get the Tammany men
In, promptly. so they may spend the
Fourth OF July at the fair and also
have the following day there before the
convention opens.
Representatives OF the Eighth.
Eighteenth. Twenty = second. Seven
tenth, Thirty : first. Fifteenth and
T~wenty-third Districts will board the
first train at the Grand Central sta
tlon on the morning OF July ;; the
T~wenty-hfth, Twcnty-seventh. Twenty
The evening world., 1904-06-23
GAVE CIGARETTE TO MONKEY
There was rIr- In % Rnd Things
happened.

Charged with si"!IE q lighted HiEhr-
cite t. u monkey IN Central Park and
otherwise TEASING ard tnn0N Ing tive "a .-
mails. David Solomon, eighteen Neats
nd. u No. 1859 Thifd avenue. was az
raisncd t-diy before Magistrate Flam-
ucr. ratrlmau O'Loughim said m"
monkey put the lighted cigarette in his
mouth aud then proceeded - do violent
acrobaiir stunts all abut - large cage
Of monkeys and threw them into n real
monkey panic. The policeman sal the
monkey was severely burned in the
mouth.
Before solomon experimental with the
lighted cigarette. the policeman Said.
be had amused himself ia pOking the
monl;pys w.th Il stick. which served to
nut them IN II state ripe for excitement.
MaRistTHtiir Elalniner said that Sol
omot's imprisonment overnight had
he hsen sufficient punishment and dis
charged him with a reprimnnd.
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ninth. Twenty-sixth. Sixth. Eighth.
Tenth. T~hirty-third and Twelfth Dis
trIcts will occupy the second train over
the New York Central. The thi-d
train over the Grand Central will ON
sist OF representatives from the Thir-
lieth. Thirty-second, Nineteenth. Twan-
t%y-frst, Thirty-fourth South and Thirty
fourth North and Twenty-fourth Dis
trict.
The two trains over the Pennsylvania
road will carry the representatives.
from the Ninth. Eleventh. Thirteenth.
Sixteenth. Twenty-elghth. Fourteenth,
Fifth. Seventh. Thirty-nfth and An
nexed Districts. Twentieth and Queens
District.
The sixth train. over the Baltimore
and Ohio. will carry the First. Second,
Third. Fourth and Richmond Districts.
The Brooklyn contingent Will 90 In
two sections and Ia expected to be
larger than any crowd ever sent to a
convention. The Kings County men will
~ he shouting for Parker. while the
men. unless a tip IL passed to
them, Will have no one TO shout for.
The evening world., 1904-06-23
TREATS VOLUNTEER FIREMEN
Brewers VIII Give Them banquet
for saving Buildings.

The big stables attached 10 the Rub
sam & Hermann brewery at stspleton,
s. l.. were burned TO the ground early
to-day. The loss is estimated at SO
100. The fifty horses in the stables were
safely taken out by the volunteer fire
ren, who were very quickly on the
scene ard did such good work in saw
ing the main brewery buildings that
the company has invited them all to a
big dinner on Saturday night.
No one knows how the FIRE started
\ right Waterman was the first 10
discover II. and when he opened Tia
doors of the hayioft tho whole place
was ablaZe.
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STABBED BY A STRANGER.
scnRncm II Ni"tiH OF ASSAULT
When ON street.

While Tony S'agnolH a',c.n years
oh, was stani!Nc IN front OF Inf. r.s-
dence at No. l. Roosevelt, street ,
stranger suddenly rushed up to him
ANA with a long knife stabbed MIN :,
number ~ times and tnen disappeared
The STAB wounds wese made about
the est and abdomen. sc1snelI wa.
taken 20 ihe iiudspn Stree Hospital
TIE poll" are searching log s'lgne,il'x
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DON'T TELL MOTHER,
DYING CH|LD'S PLEA
Little Eugene AlchuIer. Who Was
Mortally Hurt by a Fall, Made
This Request and Then Ex-
pired.

~ West one Hundred and Fourteenth
street, died To-Day In the Harlem Hos
nital from a fractured skull. lie was
drought there lis, night after falling
from the Third story laudiug az the
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fire escape, whore M was playing with
some other Children
t.mErr" Gid not regain consciousness
hnill this motnlmG 1'jcu hc told the
'nr'" who WIS a%'i""iing him. "Dn't
toll r'"th"r " I d.. Tho nurse pro-n-
i'"d that shc would not and le't tho
hoy for n few minutes. When she re-
turned Eugene was lead.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-09-22
ENJOYABLE RECEPTION.
Visiting Society Young Ladies' Were
the Guests at q Dance.

The Misses Jacquellne and Grace
Parker, OF st. Louis, and Charlotte
and Eloise Holden, OF Syracuse, n. Y,
accompanied Mr. Parker on his trip
to Vinita In his special car last Satur-
day TO visit Mr.. and Mrs. Luman +.
Parker, ir.
Mrs. Parker entertained the young
ladies at her home, and in the evening
a reception was rendered In their honor
at the Cherokee club rooms, where an
enjoyable social occasion land a pleas
ant time was had In dancing and social
converse. Those present to greet the
guests were:
Misses Willie Trott, Pauline Kelley,
Louise Hall, Caroline Goodykoortz,
Blanche Oborn; and Messrs. Roy War.
ner, Hendrix, Brewer, Charley vii.
son, W. r. Badgett, Ray Higley, Fred
Ratclif, Harry Bland, Tom Byrd,
Edgar Burlington, Lyle Orr Mr.. and
Mrs. W. p. Thompson, Mr.. and Mrs.
Luman Il. Parker, jr., Mr.. ]. o, Hall
and Mr.. Luman Parker.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-09-22
BOOKS P

-four runs Then Jordan stepped into
the box and held the visitors down 20
the end. In that game our boys Sid
better work both in the field ara with
the stick. In the third inG.iig Of .iiv
second game Merton Itaines, az this
city, was substituted foS Ed Finney,
whose thumb was badly torn by a hot
tip of Higley's bat. AtchIson pitched
good ball for Columbus IN the second
contest. The visitors, beyond their
natural elation over the victories, were
greatly pleased with their reception
and treatment, said their manager,
Phil Metzler, after the games
The contest Sunday ended the base
ball season In Vinita, but there are
many fans who would prefer that our
last game be a yictory-such a victory
as can be remembered while the balls
and bats are laid away for the winter.
To cinch such victory why not send
for Henryetta or her sister Ada, or,
failing there, wind up with Okowee.
The percentage for the season how
ever, is very creditable, being 10 vic
tories out Of 20 games played.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-09-22
INSPECTOR
CONSER'S WORK
Gum Shoe Campaign Against
the Grafters.

Secretary Ryan, Of the interior de-
partment, Is In receipt OF confden.
tial communication from Inspector
Conser on tile Tishomingo land Office
investigation. The acting secretary
absolutely refused to discuss the sub
iect He admitted, however, that
papers and correspondence had been
received from Conser that could not
be made public at this time. The
best information gleaned at the de
partment indicated that Inspector
Conser's report, will be mailed to
Washington from the territory, and
that Mr.. Conser viii be kept In In.
dian Territory for more sleutmng
among the "grafters. In other
words a gum shoe investigation is
contemplated by the Indian oflce.
Attorney Bingham, who Is identified
with the Tlshomlngo unpleasantness,
has not yet left Washington. nor has
his testimony been taken.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-09-22
TO RECEIVE A FORTUNE.


Mrs. w. a. singhurst, living about
two miles southwest OF Vinlta on the
Bob little farm has received word
that she Is one Of the heirs to very
large estate. Her brother, George w.
Cummings, one Of the founders Of the
American Press Association and vice
president of the association, recently
died at Banif, North West Territory.
AS Mr.. Cummings wife Is dead and
he had no children he made his BROTH
ers and sisters equal heirs to his prop
erty, which amounts to several hum
dred thousand dollars.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-09-22
THIS WILL Be
BEST OF ALL
Society Circus for the Beneii
OF the Library.

Circus, Circus Vinita IS to have
a circus week from Thursday. Not
one Of the big four ring affairs under
acres Of canvas but 3 real circus.
Il IS designated IS a Society Cir
cusn and will have many attractions
TO entice the fun loving public. It Is
70 be given at Sportsmen's park by
the Library club ahd the proceeds
will be devoted to enlarging the pub
lie library. There viii be > street pa
rade. tennis and football, side shows,
concert, dancing, etc, etc. TO say
nothing Of the oratorical efforts OF
our spelibinders Supper will be serv-
ed on the grounds.
These committees have the affair in
charge:
Executive Mesdames ". F. Halsell.
L. F. Parker and ". p. Thompson.
Street parade Mesdames Lahman.
Ewing Halsall, Chandler Criaith.
Messrs j. B. Turner andH. +. Riden-
hour.
Tennis ". r Badgett, Vance Nc
Spadden and Eigar Bunington.
Football Messers Etchen. RatcllT
and Crecelius.
Admissions Msssrs Lee. .Crouilker,
Lemon and FELTON,
Lamber-Ed Lee and Y. P.Thomp-
SON.
Decorations and Light Messrs.
Iahman Coley Edgar Smith and
Parker
Booths Nesdames Baeby, Thom-
ason. Wilson and Amos.
Dancing Mesdames Etchen, Rider
aud McSpadden.
Printing-Dr. Lons Baghy, Emmett
Skinner and W. II. Konegay.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-09-22
Charged with Steer stealing.

Alexander Crowell, well known
butcher OF Alton, was arrested yester-
day by Deputy Marshal Mechanism on
a warrant charging him with larceny
In having stolen steer. When
brought TO this city he gave bond for
his appearance In the sum OF Ell 500
with his father f. NJ. Crowell, and
father-in-law, w. w. Ward, as sure.
ties. One Of the gentlemen qualified
for 10000 over and above exemptlons.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-09-22
VINITA FIRE
Department
Volunteers are Justly Proud of
New Apparatus.

The vinita Fire Department has
''camen and all is exeItment among
the volunteers.
To-day brand new, up-to-date hose
wagon, in every respect theequsl Of any
used In the Metropolitan departments.
reached the city over the Katy, the
read bringing IL free Of frelghtcharRes
upon the solicitation OF Ed. Lee,
chairman OF the councilmanic FIRE
committee.
The wagon Is equipped with a seal
ing ladder, hook, axes, lanterns and
two chemical extingnlshers, 10 say
nothing Of the big brass gong that IS
destined to clear the track for the
oncoming team Of galloplng grays. In
the bed Of the wagon 1000 feet Of the
best hose will be folded 50 as 10 obtain
tie quickest action In stretching it
from the Ore plugs. With the hose
are the necessary nozzles Of different
sizes.
With the wagon was a set Of the
very best fire harness. with al the
automatic attachments, hooks and
springs for quick hitching.
The wagon is Of rel running gear
with seal brown bed with the letters
y. r. D. and the word .Sama
painted on the side. Tho letters are
the initials Of "vinlta Fire Depart.
ment" aud the word Is 70 Indicate
that the wagon has been Chrlstened
''sam,n OF the lettering may BE- a
greeting to the chief: eVery Fine DO.
Iu's SAM
The wagon aud harness cost t605.
team $50 and 1000 feet hose with al.
taehments, sl.e00.
The team vii be exercised daily
and the boys win have drill, coupling
20 the plugs every Friday evening.