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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05
DR.. Hale Lectures Before Literary Clut

DR.. Hale Lectures Before Literary CLUB
DR.. Edward Everett Hale delivered a lee
ture before the Unity Literary Club at it's
regular meeting Wednesday evening in
Metzerott Hall. His subject was, "Some
American Historical Ballads" DR.. Hale
read and commented upon a number Of
poems illustrating American history, be-
ginning with Adrian Blacks poem describ-
ing the run into Narragansett bay little
before jamestown was settled then bal
lad seven years after of the time Of the
Pilgrims at Plymouth: I'm Spring." a bal
lad of the early settlers; New England's
Annoyances;'' ballad of "Ann Hutchinson's
Exile" ballad of the time after Philips
war, Thanksgiving Song" ballad writ
ten in England $50 years ago, but referring
to America, 'Oh, Poor Old Robinson Cru
soe;" one Of the time. of the buccaneers,
Robert Kidd" one of the time of Frank
lin, "Franklin's Journey one written by
LOngfellow at DR.. Hales request, but lit
orally true, dealing with the destruction of
the French fleet, and the ballad of Norman
Prince.
DR.. Hale closed with the version of the
British Grenadiers'' sung by the British
troops in Boston in 1774-75. The musical
program was under the direction of Mrs
Silverthorn. Piano duet, ''Greig Dances
Mrs. and Miss Silverthorn soprano solo,
1.-THE Sweetest Flower That Blows" Miss
Ada Little of Christian College; violin solo,
"MaZurka," and for encore, Regrets"
Mrs. Rose Maxwell Dickey, with Miss ST.
verthorn at the piano; soprano solo, 1.-The
Lilac Tree" Mrs. M. Margaret Wood; vocal
duet, "Cheerfulness" Mrs. Wood and Miss
Metzler; contralto solo, "Oh! Dry Those
Tears Miss Martha Metzler; violin solo,
"Legurde," Mrs. Dickey.
At the close of the program DR.. Hale was
made an honorary member of the club, and
responded with a few words of thanks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05
Columbian Women Entertained.

The Columbian Women and number OF
their friends listened last Monday to a
reading by DIR. George Horton, the author,
in the Columbian University Hail. Pres-
dent Needham, in introducing DIR. Horton,
spoke of his popularity as a writer, his
humor and pathos, and told of his great
success at his post as United States consul
to Athens several years ago.
"In a Greek Garden was the title of
the first story read by DIR. Horton, which
told of beautiful Greek girl, who had
been forced by her parents to marry a
wealthy and grabbed old Greek, while her
lover was in the army fighting the Turks.
The second story, "a Hoodoo Sweetheart -
was humorous selection, which told of a
number of ludicrous experiences an ardent
lover had which placed him at disad-
vantage in the eyes of the woman of his
choice
Miss Elizabeth a. Stuart added variety
to the program by giving two solos.
An informal reception followed when
Mrs Hodgkins, the president of the Co
lumbar Women, and Mrs. Herran, chair
man of the entertainment committee, re-
ceived the guests and introduced them TO
Or. Horton.
The hall was tastefully decorated with
the college flags and colors, blue and
orange
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05
HEARING AGAIN POSTPONED.
Effort to. Have John Talbot Brought
Here for Trial.

Detective Tyser, who went to New. York
to appear as a witness In the case of John
Talbot, charged with having participated
In the robbery of the store Of George F..
Pyles in Anaeostia, in December last, re-
turned home last night. The hearing was
held yesterday before United States Com
missioner Shields. Lewis B. Cook. a clerk
In the store of j. T. d. Pyles, went to New
York with the detective and was the prin-
cipal witness for the prosecution. The case
had been postponed several times, and yes
terday when the witnesses reached New
York. Cook was taken into the room to
identify the prisoner. He found two men
in the room, and they looked enough alike
to be twins. Mr.. Cook identified the man
under charges, however, without the slight
est hesitation. The government rested its
case and further continuance until Tues
day was granted the defense.
1t was stated by counsel for the defend
ant that his client was in New York the
night the robbery in Anacostia was COM
mitted, and that he slept in a boarding
house, where he registered as John Brown.
Detective Tyser informed the commissioner
that he would be able to show that he was
in this city, and that his name was regis
tered as John Talbot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05

No Provision in Appropriation Bill for
School Janitor.

Secretary w. F. Rodrick of the board of
education has called the attention OF the
Commissioners to the fact that Congress
has failed to provide in the urgent de-
ficieney bill for the increase in salary due
the janitor of the Takoma School, and rec
ommends that the matter be again brought
to the attention of the committee on APP
propriations of the House, 50 that the
item may be provided for in the general
deficiency BILL
In this connection the board explains
that "the present appropriation OF $40 is
Tor the care Of a four-room building. In
the same bill provision was made for the
erection Of four additional rooms. making
1t an eight-room building, and putting the
school in the $40 class. The difference in
the two salaries from February 1, when
the completed building was occupied, to
June 80 next, is $124, which will be due
the tanitOr for the increased service rem
dered."
It Is understood that the Commissioners
will grant the request Of the board of
education and ask Congress for the amount
mentioned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05
Art Club Holds Meeting.

The Columbia Heights Art Club was en-
tertained at the Binney by Miss Catherine
Barlow Thursday afternoon, March 8. Mrs
Morgan presided. Miss Barlow was ap-
pointed recording secretary pro TEN. The
minutes of the previous business meeting
were read and approved. The correspond
ing secretary, Mrs Seip, read a number
of letters, among them an invitation for
the club to visit the school and galleries
of the CorcOran Gallery of Art. March Is
was selected as the most convenient date
for this visit. The report of the treas
urer, Mrs I Stokes. showed that the
finances of the club were in good condition
One slight change was made in the con-
stitution, and the business affairs Of the
club are in good order for the annual cleo
ton of officers. which takes place April T.
Mrs. Morgan read from her diary Of trav-
els abroad a description of the fountains
in Nuremberg. Mrs. Schneider, who has
been visiting the art galleries, studios and
art schools of Philadelphia and New York,
gave short talk upon Iron Grill Work.
as seen in New York
Mrs. Doris read a descriptive article
upon Korea. Mrs. Munro brought in pic
ture of the beautiful bridge at Luxem-
bourg, that eclipses Cabin John bridge be-
ing flfty-five feet longer than the latter
Mrs. Gibbs read short article upon Ma
poleon and Russia. Mrs Pyles read of the
wonders of liquid hydrogen. Mrs. Clark
brought the attention of the club to the
''Women's Hall of Fame to be built in
New York, and the opportunity that those
who visit st. Louis this season will have
to vote for those whose names they wish
to see perpetuated. Mrs. Seip referred to
the Museum Of the Hapsburghs in Vienna
The hostess contributed number of IL
Illustrations of German palaces and places
of interest. These and other interesting rel
les collected in her travels abroad added
greatly to the pleasure of the meeting
Her sister Miss Barlow, assisted her in
serving refreshments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION.
Recommendation of Chief Belt Regard
ing Certain Appointments.

Commissioner mcfarland today approved
the recommendation of Chief Engineer VIM.
T. Belt of the fire department that hereafter
all applicants for the positions of engineer,
fireman, the third man on an engine and the
fourth man be required to pass an eXamina-
ton before the machinist of the fire depart
ment, the one making the highest percent
age to be given the position applied for.
Chief Belt explains that he considers this
essential to a high standard in the service.
His plan is to have the applicants stand a
practical and a mental examination, the
practical to consist of the applicants ability
to run and control an engine under all con-
ditions and the mental to comprise the
answering of thirty-five questions relating
to the qualities of the different kinds of
steam and other technical points The APP
plicants will be graded on a basis of 80 per
cent on each of the two examinations. This
plan will probably be put into immediate
execution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05
MEETING OF DIRECTORS.
Carroll Institute to Form Base Bal.
Team-Other Matters.

The regular monthly meeting of the
board of directors of Carroll Institute was
held Tuesday evening last when a num-
Der of new members were elected, and con-
siderable business Of Importance was trans
acted The board directed The president to
appoint committee to organize base ball
team for the approaching season, much in
terest In the project having been manifest.
ed throughout the institute for some time
Wedne sday the Cecilia Society of the in
stitute held its weekly rehearsal, and Mon
day last the Literary Society held it's regu-
lar bi-weekly meeting and several papers
were read. including one On the American
Patent System" by F. J. Seabolt; Joan
Of Are" by Joseph Sheridan Knight, and
reporting in the United States Senate"
by J. Wilmot Murphy.
The second of the annual series of illus
trated lectures will be delivered shortly by
Mr.. Charles F. Warren, entitled Historical
and Picturesque Canada"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05
CATHOLIC PRIEST DEAD
REV. FRANCIS McATEE, AGED 70,
PASSES AWAY.
Victim of Pneumonia After Brief Ill
ness-Was Assistant at Trinity
Church, Georgetown.

After a faithful service of more than
sixty years, Rev. Father Francis McAtee,
assistant pastor of Holy Trinity Church,
died yesterday morning at the rectory Of
that church. Death was due to pneumonia
with which he was i'll only two days. Father
McAtee was probably the most widely
known priest in the District, and was
prominent figure in Grand Army circles.
Requiem mass was celebrated over his
remains at 10 o'clock this morning in Trim
fty Church. The mass was preceded by
the performance of the office of the dead.
The interment was made in the Jesuit GEM
etery adjoining the Georgetown University
grounds. The obsequies were conducted by
the Rev. Father F. X. l.. Mulvaney, the
rector of the church. The honorary pail
bearers were members of ST. Vincent de
Paul Society, of which the deceased had
been a director The active palibearers
were Messrs. ]. Hadley Doyle, Peter Clarke,
John Heenan, John 3. Mccarthy, Joseph
Kuhn and Edward Kirby.
Until Tuesday Father McAtee enjoyed his
usual health. That day he contracted
severe cold, which quickly developed into
pneumonia. He did not respond to treat
ment, and sank rapidly until death came
He was seventy-nine years of age and
was probably the Oldest member of the
Society of Jesus in point of service in this
country He became identified with the
was ever an arduous and interchangeable
worker
Native of Ireland.
Father McAtee was born in Carrickla-
cross, County Armagh, ireland, May /,
1873. Three years after his birth he was
brought to this country by his parents
They settled in Westmoreland county, Pa,
and Father McAtee received his early edu-
cation in the semi-publfc schools of that
section He became fascinated with the
priesthood through his devotion to his
faith, and soon decided to enter actively
into the work. He enrolled as student in
the diocesan seminary in Philadelphia,
where he remained several years. He be-
came member of the Society of Jesus
September 2, 1913.
He was ordained a priest at Georgetown
College in 1857. He had hardly entered
upon his duties when the war of the rebel
lion was declared. He enlisted in the 21st
New York Volunteer Regiment as chap
lain, and participated in many important
battles. After the war closed he returned
to his church duties, and was made supe-
rior OF st. Thomas Manor, in Charles
county, Md. Later he was made assistant
to Rev. Father Mcclure in missionary
work Father McAtee was also assistant
for long time at st. Aloysius Church. this
city. Subsequently he became rector of a,
church at Woodstock, Nd and in 1899 he
was detailed for duty at Holy Trinity
Church, Georgetown. Personal sacrifices
and love for work among the poor were the
predominant characteristics of the life of
Father McAtee. A sister, residing in
Youngstown, Pa, and several other rela-
tiVes survive him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05
v. Baldwin Johnson's ew Coal Office,
612 9th ST. The best coal. clean, prompt
Advertisement.
Inspections of Buoys and Lights.

Commander J. M. Hawley, U. s. NJ, who
has charge of the lighthouse service In the
fifth district which includes the Chesapeake
bay and it's tributaries. boarded the light
house tender Maple at Portsmouth, Va,
and will make a cruise in her over the
waters of the District to personally inves-
tigate the damage done the buoys and
lights on the Ice.
The lighthouse tender Holly, which was
caught at Annapolis by the ice is still Ice
blocked at that port. but it is expected she
will get out in a few days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05
A Family Doctor Book Free
with every 10c. bottle of Omega Oil.-Adyt
Work of Bureau of Standards.

DIR. G. NJ. Stratton, chief of the national
bureau of standards, delivered an address
on the work of that bureau last night before
members of the National Geographic So
ciety. The meeting was held in the parlors
of the Cosmos Club. The bureau of stand
ards was but recently created and it's build
ings are in course of construction on Con-
necticut avenue extended. Prof. Stratton
explained that these buildings are of the
most substantial construction, so that the
delicate instruments to be used there will
be absolutely true and variation rendered
impossible.
The bureau of standards has already ac-
complished great deal, said Prof. STRAIT
ton, looking toward a uniform and exact
standard of weights and measures through
out the United States. He said the progress
being made along this line is encouraging
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05

The Unique held its initial meeting Fri
day evening at the home of Miss Clara H.
Grandfield, $40 street northwest. After a
short business session, during which the
constitution and bylaws were agreed to,
the members adjourned to participate in
progressive finch. First prizes were cap
tured by Miss Lois Beach aud Mr.. Freder-
ick E. Upham. Music and refreshments
followed. Others present were Miss Edith
Johansen, Frances - Clements. Florence
Beach, Naomi Seltzer, Eta Ray, Nancy
Merwin, Nellie Savage, and Messrs. Frank
West Hubert Seltzer, George De Neale and
Frank Young. The next meeting will be
held at the home of Miss Eta Ray. 1905 10th
street northwest on the 18th of this month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05
Temporary Order Issued.

proceedings In equity have been insti-
tuted in the District Supreme Court
by Isaac p. Cobler against Daniel N. Pros
ser and others, to secure the foreclosure
OF a deed of trust upon valuable property
said to be located at 515 F street, and also
for an injunction and the appointment of
receiver. 1t is claimed, among other
things, that there is danger of loss by
reason of the sale of part of the property
and the moving of the same. Justice Gould
in Equity Court No. 2. signed a temporary
restraining order returnable the 10th in
slant. The complainant is represented by
Attorneys Lambert & Baker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05
Wild Ducks Plentiful.

The officers of the Randall line steamer
Wakefield report having seen on their trip
up from Glymont, Nd, yesterday more
ducks In the river than has been seen at
any time since the ducking season opened
last fan. on the mouth Of Pohick creek,
near Gunston, and on Sandy bar the ducks
could be seen by the hundred and in the
hocks Were numbers of canvas backs red
necks. mallard and others of high grade
There have been fewer ducks killed on the
Potomac this winter than for many years
past. while thousands have been shipped
from North Carolina to this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05
Tug Disabl

The tug VIM. II. Mohler of Georgetown
one of Commodore Sutton's force of ice
breaking boats. while ramming the ice gorge
about the Three Sisters Thursday evening
last broke her ice pillow in two places and
had to withdraw for an hour or two while
repairs were being made. The broken pillow
was bFaccd with timber. and temporary re-
pairs IN nc that will allow the tug 10 keep
N se1vic' until the ice gorge is broken Up
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05
Wharf for Washington Barracks.

Plans have been prepared by the U. S.
A. engineers for new wharf to be built on
the harbor side of the Washington barracks
park at the foot of 18th street. The con-
struction work the new wharf will be
started early in the spring and the officers
at the barracks expect to have it ready for
service before the summer sets in. When
this pier is completed it will be used in
place of the one now on the Eastern branch
and the lighter Kearney will be berthed at
the wharf. The pier will be modern in con-
structon and will be supplied with labor
saving appliances of all kinds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05
Hyomei's Success in Washington.

No other medicine or treatment for ca
tarrh has ever achieved such quick and
remarkably success in Washington as
Hyomei. The fact that Henry Evans,
when he first introduced Hyomei, sold 1t
under a positive guarantee to refund the
money in case it did not cure contributed
largely to its successful introduction. A
guarantee from a firm like Henry Evans
gave people confidence at the start.
If it had not possessed unusual merit an
offer like this would have resulted in an
enormous loss. But curing, as 1t did,
Hyomei soon gained an enviable reputa-
ton and made many friends who recon-
mend it far and near. It's success here in
Washington has been remarkable, and
Henry Evans is still selling 1t on his per-
sonal guarantee to refund the money in
case il does not give satisfaction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05
SEVENTH ANNIvERsARY.
Plymouth Congregational Church
Holding Commemorative Services.

In celebration of the seventh anniversary
of the pastorate of Rev. A. c. Garner OF
Plymouth Congregational Church, corner
Of 18th and P streets northwest, the church
will hold special services three times each
Sunday In March. The meetings will also
have for their object the forwarding OF
plans already laid out for the advancement
of the church work.
The program includes speakers. as fol-
lows: DR.. w. A. Duncan Of Boston, Mass;
Maj. E. w. Halford, U. s. A; Gen. John w.
Foster, former Secretary Of State; Rev. l..
w. Kyles, Rev. DR.. P. A. Wallace and DR..
N. c. Cleaves. Mr.. Pelar Penick will assist
the pastor, and Rev. Dr. Isaac Clark, dean
of Howard University, will conduct COM
munion services March ID. The choir OF
the church will render special music, ana
Mr.. Irving p. Tade will give stereopticon
lecture on the Life Of Christ" the final
Sunday in March.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05
Quarterly Conference at Douglas
Church

The fourth quarterly conference of Doug
las Memorial NJ. E Church was held at the
church last night The reports of the Off
GERS show the church to be in a fiourishing
condition, with a bright prospect of adding
a second story to the church in the near
future.
a resolution was unanimously adopted by
a rising vote, requesting the bishop and
cabinet of the Baltimore NJ E. conference
to return the pastor, Rev. G. c. Bacon,
d. D., and also the presiding elder, Rev.
H r. Naylor, d. D., for the ensuing con-
ference year.
The union revival services which have
been conducted in several of the NJ E.
churches of the city during=s several weeks
will be brought to close at Douglas
Church the week commencing March 49,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05
Exhaustive and Ineffective.

The suggestion has been made to the Com
missioners that dynamite be used in the
upper Potomac to break up the ice gorge
in the river. Commissioner mcfarland
stated today that tests have been made
with dynamite for this purpose, but that 1t
has been found to be impra cticable. The
consistency of the ice is such that when
the dynamite explodes only small area of
Ice is cleared away, and the explosive, it is
stated, has proved to be less effective and
more expensive than the method now used
in breaking up the ice with the tugboat
fleet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05
Lighter Pontonier in Service.

The United States army lighter Pontonier,
the tender to the engineers battalion at
Washington barracks, will go into commits
sion early next week under the command
of Capt John Beacham, and will make
daily trips between the barracks here and
the practice station at Fort Foote Nd
opposite Alexandria. The Pontonier ar
rived here from Cuba in the latter part of
last November, and a few days later was
laid up for the winter. For the last three
months she has been lying at the 10th
street wharf OIL the American Ice Company
with a caretaker aboard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05
v. Baldwin Johnson's New Coal Office,
612 9th st. Prompt, square. reliable.-Advt
Music and Addresses.

Arrangements have been. made by Felix
Lodge, No. 3, F. A. A. NJ, to hold a
social hour Monday evening at Masonic
Temple, 9Th street and Virginia avenue
southeast A program of speeches and
songs has been arranged. ]. T. Layton,
p. d. G. NJ, will sing a solo; Geo. S. New
man will talk about the duties of new
members, and n. e. Weatherless will dis
cuss the universally of Masonry Re-
freshments will be served.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05
Junk Dealer Fined.

Charles Bowie, a colored junk dealer,
was fined $25 by Judge Kimball in the
Police Court this morning for violating
the weights and measure law. Inspector
Howe complained that Bowie had a pair
of spring scales in his possession yes
terday which were one pound and one-half
short on every four pounds. Bowie will
spend three months in the workhouse in
default of paYment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05
"BeSt of the Series, /"

Zone of the best of the series" is ap-
piled to the big meeting tomorrow at the
Lafayette Opera House by the officers of
the Young Mems Christian Association.
The speaker, DIR. Richard Wilkinson is a
noted southern preacher and comes from
New Orleans to make the address.
Songs in the dark and moving pictures,
with selections by Tom Greene, the tenor
solost, will make up the first half hour
of the service. Tickets for admission may
be secured at hotels, drug stores, restau-
rants and business houses generally.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05
Contest in Oratory.

Arrangements have been made by the
w. c. T. U. for an oratorical contest to be
held in the main auditorium of the Nine
tenth Street Baptist Church next Wednes-
day evening. Six representatives from as
many churches will read papers, and the
winner of the competition will be awarded
a medal. The merits of the compositions
will be passed upon by three judges. and
the award will be made on their decision.
A musical program will be rendered during
the evening, under the management of Mrs.
Carrie V. Fontaine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05
Convicted and Fined.

Thad Horn, a resident of Southeast
Washington, was convicted in the Police
Court today on a charge of vagrancy
He was sentenced by Judge Kimball to
pay a fine of $40 or serve thirty days on
the farm.
According to Policeman Evans who ar
rested Horn last night, the latter has not
done a stroke of work in the last twelve
months, and has been drunk five times
during the last four weeks.