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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-18

st. Marks Lutheran Church, corner o
Sth and Z streets southwest is rapid,
nearing completion. 1t is expected that i
will be ready for dedication by the secon>
or third week of March
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-18

Prof. VIM. A. Wilbur, deon of Columbian
College, has been secured through the Sun
day school of the Mount Pleasant Congre-
gatonal Church to conduct a class for
Sunday school teachers each Saturday from
1850 to $50 pm. The sessions will be held
in the Sunday school room of the church,
Columbia road near 18th street, commence
ing promptly at 7:30 pm. The teachers of
all Sunday schools where the international
lesson is taught have been invited to take
advantage of this opportunity
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-18

l ask Thee for the daily strength
To none that ask denied;
A mind to blend with outward life
While kee Ding at Thy side;
C1ntent to I'LL a little space
II Thou be glorified.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-18

For l90i-1905 the officers of the
Brotherhood Chapter of the Church of the
Epiphany are: DR.. Maurice E. Miller, di
rector; Arthur E.. Woodward, vice director;
Charles r. Van Horn, secretary; Forrest
II. Riordan, treasurer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-18

This society has increased it's membership
33 per cent since June 1. 1904. and : the
members are confident of being able to re-
Baltimore convention next summer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-18

4 Brotherhood Chapter was recently or
ganized at St. Margaret's Church, corner of
avenue and Bancroft place, of
which the Rev. Dr. Herbert Scott Smith
is the rector.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-18

The Brotherhood Chapter of st. An
drew's Church reports having elected the
following officers for the ensuing year:
Director, Col. Cecil Clay; vice director,
William o. Roome, jr.; secretary, j. X.
Bridge; treasurer. Harry Barr1nger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-18

A we1l-attended meeting of the Christian
Endeavor Society of the Metropolitan Bap-
fist Church last Sunday was led by Second
Vice President Joseph II. Lee of the Dis
trict Union. The meeting was addressed by
Rev. Edgar E. Kicks.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-08-24

Bankers, professional and business in high sOcia
standing interested and identified with enterprise Please
will shareholders,
COAL coke and best Respy
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-08-24

The Western Coal and Iron company of Port
land Ore with its principal office i'll Vancouver,
WASH, has acquired four full sections Of coal land,
25oo acres, situated III the Nicola valley, Cold
Water river B. c., about 80 miles northeast Of Van
couver B. c. and about 80 miles south from the {.
r. r. main line at Spcnces bridge and so miles north
from the boundary line These $500 are estl-
mated to contain 2OooOOOOO tons OF hgh-grade, BIZ
luminous coal the quality of which has been pro-
n0uuccd bv the best coal experts to be superior to
any coal known west Of the Mississippi river, and IS
unexcclled for steam blacksnlithlng and domestic
use and equal to the famous Crows Nest for snet-
crs coke.
Good and Safe as Wheat in the Barn
We now offer you opportunity to make 80
on every 20 cents YOU put III, and we beileve that
orr nronOsition will be as great a success as the
Crows Nest Mining company, of British Columbia,
started in 1906 the stock then sold at 10 cents per
share and today is worth SI2S 1t pays an annual
dividend TO the shareholder of $40 per share In
81, Years from now ours may be worth the same
,h, no,o We calculate to have the mines ready to
eh;o coal il two years from now and produce 5000
tonc of raw coal per day. Figuring this as basis
of Calculation the profit from output like this wl!I
ron over one million dollars per year, net III dlvl-
Jndc 10 the shareholders Our stock IS non assessa-
hlr and fully paid par value OF shares 81 90 each
Iy arc NOW selling at cents per share IN snort
time c stock WILDE adva need to 80 cents ana before
1ono we will sell for par 81 90 per share 49,
Two railroads are to be built INTO the Nicola
coal fields at once The Canadian Iaclhc ana an Grea'
Nnrthrrn will both be there THIS year. Two nun"
dred dollars will now buy 1000 Shares ana III 1855
thon three years expect to nave our h'"es equip
ned and then your 1000 shares Will o'l"s yo" d" ~
Of $1,000 every year, 100 per share III div
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-08-24
coal coal
2oo,ooo,ooo TONS
An Enter)r OF Great Magnitude. We
Invite You to Join and Partici-
pate in this Undertaking.

idends. which will mean market value Of about $40
per share at the rate of per cent interest on the IL
vestment. This is a very conservative estimate.
Our property has been examined and reported
upon by prominent coal experts from the United
States and Canada, who pronounce it to be of great
value a coal produCer-among them B. + August
of West Virginia. Two hundred million 100000,
oOO) tons are estimated to underlay 1850 acres,
such quantity that it would last for years
at output of 100000 tons per year.
We will issue from shares up, that
and women of moderate means may have chance to
participate in this enterprise We predict that
shares will prove in the near future the most re-
markable ever offered to small investors The min
ing laws of British Columbia very stringent, and
under circumstances can an assessment be levied
on worcestershire stock, freezingout scneme be
adopted and carried with any prospect of success
Look at the history of the Crows Nest mine. In
'o6 YOU could have bought their stock for In
1900 it sold for $50 per share; i'll OF it had advanced
500 and today it costs SIPS per share. Our
mines are about 400 miles nearer the Pacific coast
than the Crows Nest. Hence, ask "Why should
we meet with just good success
Spokane Wash. April 13,"We going right ahead with
ant to President James j. Hill Of the Great Northern today The
contract has been awarded to Sems Shields Work vii begin at
vile they will work the Smkameen valley toward Princeon
Mr. Farrell also announced thai arrangements are nearly
Guided t& n Co. the g. n depot in
j'ntly with the Hill road
Only limited number of shares offered at th, price
stock being taken aud subscribed for by and all
walk, life and small amount OF ready cash for
couple of years until the two railroads are equipped we want You to
n if
will be making wise provision for the future.
Prominent Men Behind Our Company.
Bankers professional and business in high socia
call will show list of shareholders
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-02
The New White Waists REDUCED.

Womens White Lawn Waists tucked to form square yoke
finished with embroidery and lace insertion New sleeve tucked to
elbow. Waist finished with lace stock Actual value
SLAB. Special ..YONo
Womens White Lawn Waists wide embroidered box plat
down front with broad tucks either side Full d. =
sleeve with tucked cuff Actual value $Io8 Special p NV
Womens Al-Linen White Waists, embroid-
cred fronts full sleeve. Former price, $4o8 d. > MR
Reduced DID, yoO
Womens Al-Lnen White Waists, embroid-
s ssss front " sleeve Former price, ssg R: $205
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-02
CATHOLIC CLUBS.
Call Issued by George R. Cooksey for
Meeting.

George r. Cooksey, secretary of the tenn
porary organization of the Roman Catholic
clubs of the archdiocese of Baltimore. has
issued a call for meeting to be held at
Carroll Institute, 914 10th street northwest.
this city, Thursday evening next.
A meeting was held at the same place
and temporary organization effected,
April g, when Mr.. w. C. Sullivan was
CHOSEN temporary chairman and Mr.. Cook
sey temporary secretary and a committee
composed of Messrs. Maurice Ianman oP
the st. Stephens Institute Thomas J. Man
ming of the Aquinas Association Arthur j.
May of the Carroll Institute the Temporary
chairman and temporary secretary was ap-
pointed, with instructions to consider and
report upon the advisability and feast
plilty or perfecting permanent organi-
cation, with Its recommendation as to the
scheme or plan OF organization. The COM
mittee has gone into the subject at some
length, examining the constitution and re-
ports of very large number Of similar
organizations, Catholic and Protestant. and
attending for the purpose the meeting of
the American Federation of Catholic So
cieties, held in Baltimore April 30
The purpose OF the movement as out
lined at the former meeting is to form
a league OF all the Catholic young mems
societies in the archdiocese for the better
ment OF their conditions, the cultivation of
mutual acquaintance and fraternal union
among young men protesting the Catholic
faith, the defense and propagation of
Catholic faith and morals and the advance
ment Of the interests Of the church.
1t Is proposed to hold regular conyen-
lions where the means of improving the
condition of several societies will be dis
cussed, to appoint committees to see to the
organization of new clubs, to arrange Joint
debates, foot ball. indoor and outdoor base
ball, backet ball and bowling leagues,
checker. chess and whist tournaments, BIZ
cycle, skating and boating contests, indoor
and outdoor athletic meets, camping parties.
etc., and IN other ways to advance the In
terests of the individual societies.
Organizations, 1t is stated are not to be
considered as in any way Committed to
the movement by being represented at the
next meeting, but are to remain entirely
free, after learning what it is proposed to
do, to determine for themselves whether
they will or will not affiliate with the
league
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-02
OPPOSES REMOVAL.
Former Policeman Walsh Files Pro-
ceedings.

Joseph G. Walsh, member of the metro
poiitan police force, through Attorneys
Lambert & Baker. has petitioned the Su-
preme Court of the District of Columbia to
quash the findings of the police trial board,
and to require the District Commissioners
to cancel and set aside all proceedings
against him in his trial before the trial
board on the charge Of shooting crap at the
seventh precinct police station.
According to Policeman Walsh he de-
INJURED to the specifications and to the
right of the trial board to try him. an d
raised the question Of the jurisdiction of
the board to go into the matter. It was
contended that the charges were too gen.
eral In character, and that 1t was not
shown he was acting as a police officer or
that he was on duty at the time. His OBJ
1ections and demurrer were overruled The
board held that he was guilty, and he ap-
pealed to the District Commissioners At a
hearing before the Commissioners, Police
man Walsh adds, he was not allowed to
raise the point that he was not on duty
He understands that he Is about to be dis
missed from the force, which action, he
contends, would be directly contrary 70
law and would greatly prejudice his rights.
The court Is asked to issue the writ OF
certiorari to require the Commissioners. al
the municipal heads of the District of Co
lumbia, to certify a copy of every record
in their custody relating to the charges
against Policeman Walsh. and to his trial
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-02
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES.
Closing Of Ralston University Of Elk
preston Last Night.

The pupils of Ralston University Of Ex-
preston gave their final entertainment of
the present school year last evening, and
the graduates received their diplomas. The
hall of the university was packed.
An overture by Harry p Wilkins was well
rendered and the curtain rose on series Of
scenes and Rotations notable among which
were Rock of Ages in Speech, Song and
Pantomine," by Miss Jennie Ferguson;
1.-THE Bear Family" by Mae Frink; 1.-The
Serenade and Neglected Woman" by Mr..
Willard Colman; 'Zingarelia." by Magda-
lena Steffens; rhe Kitchen Clock" by
Meta R. Perry; Fan Recitation, by Flor
ence L. Young; MANS Way" by Mr.. ].
Allan Stevens, and Lower Forms of Life"
by Mr.. Nelson r. Wood. All these num-
bers were very ably given and met with the
heartiest applause.
The scenes were unusually interesting,
running from tragedy to light comedy. Ar
tistlc work was shown by Emile M. Bos-
sard, Laura p. Ward Celia Brake, Meta
r. Perry. Kit Bellinger Smith, Jenye KEEL
Ter, Ida c. Birdsall. M. Louise Fuller Ray
D. Cooke. Edna May Budd. Jennie Fergu-
son. Florence Young. Mrs. p. e. Strom g.
A. Abraham and J. Allan Stevens.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-02
KNIGHTS OF MACCABEES.
Reception rendered to L. E. Sisler
Last Night

The lower auditorium at Pythian Temple
was well filled last night by knights of the
Maccabees of the World and their friends,
the occasion being a welcome entertainment
and reception to Mr.. L. z. Siser, supreme
record keeper of the order. The function
was held under the auspices of National
Tent, No. /, of this city. 1t was expected
that Supreme Commander D: P Marley of
Port Huron, Mich, would also have been
a. guest of honor, but the statement was
made that he had been detained by illness.
w. NJ. Newbold introduced resolution ex-
tending the sympathy of those present to
Mr.. Marley, which was unanimously
adopted.
The address of welcome was made by
Mr.. D. B. Gersdorf, finance keeper of the
order. Then followed a literary and mu-
steal program, as follows:
Musical and humorous selections by N. f.
Featherstone, assisted by Miss Dora
Varney; Rotations, NJ. E. Kahn of the
Criterion Players; banjo team, Messrs.
Hanver and Davidson, pianist, Miss David
son; rectations, Miss B. f. Wolfe; vocal
quartet, the Davidsons and Mr.. Burdette;
address, Supreme Record Keeper DR.. l.. e.
Ssler; vocal selection, Mr.. Schafer; cornet
solo, Prof James A. Joyce; plano selec-
lions, Mr.. Clements of Diggs' Orchestra;
cornet and violin solo. Master Norman;
vocal selections, MeSsrs. Jones and Meyers.
Supreme Record Keeper Sfsler in his adj
dress spoke of the growth of the order and
paid high tribute to Mr.. d. w. Gall, Dis
trict commander, and the other Maccabees
of Washington.
At the conclusion of the entertainment
Mr.. Sisler was further entertained al a sup
per given In his honor at Harvey's. Reso-
lutions thanking the speakers and enter
tanners were adopted.
The entertainment committee consisted of
D. B. Gusdorf. chairman; Joseph F. Moore,
H. f. Croucher, A Coleman and N. F.
Featherstone.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-02
Darling Furnishes Bail.

Joseph g. Darling, the New York lawyer
who has been imprisoned in Guatemala
city for some time. charged with contempt
of court. at last has seen fit to give the
$40 bail necessary to his release. Darling
at first refused to be bailed at all: after a
few weeks confinement he changed his
mind and agreed to deposit ball IL the court
would accept Guatemalan bonds. This
offer was refused, and after few more
days in Jail Darling concluded to deposit
cash, and emerged from confinement. The
case has been the subject of active cor
respondence between the State Department
and Minister Merry on one side and Oar
ling and his friend. Julius Mayer, attorney
general for the state of New York, on the
other.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-02
REACHED RIPE OLD AGE
COMMODORE NICHOLSON EXPIRES
AT LOCAL RESIDENCE.
Identified With the Old Navy-Ill for
Many Months-With Perry
to Japan.

commodore Somerville Nicholson. who
inquired conspicuously in the early history
OF the navy. died at the residence of his
daughter. BIO 10th street, last night about
$3.50 O'Clock, in the eighty-third year of his
age. He had been i'll for many months
from causes incident to old age but his
condition did not take serious phase un-
TIL about two weeks ago. Since then he
gradually lost strength and passed quietly
away last evening.
Probably the most interesting event of
Commodore Nicholson's long and interest
Ing career was his connection with Ad-
miral Perry's famous expedition to japan
In 1856. which resulted in opening that
country to the world and starting it on
its meteoric career of unparalleled prog
ress and prosperity. Commodore Nichol-
son was attached to Admiral Perrys flag
ship, the Mississippi. and was present at
the signing of the treaty between the
United States and the Japanese govern
ments and was also present at the subse-
IN 1850 He assisted in entertaining the
distinguished Japanese ENJOYS who WIS.,
tied the national capital at that time.
Commodore Nicholson was born in New
Major Nicholson of the Marine Corps and
his mother was the daughter Of Leonard
Lispenard, member Of the first CONT
He was appointed a midshipman in June.
1899. His first cruise was to the Medi-
terranean on the frigate Brandywine, to
which he was attached for three years.
In 1872 he was transferred to the brig
Truxtun, on which he remained about
year, and was then assigned to duty at
the naval school at Philadelphia, after
which he was engaged for two years in
making surveys of the coast. He was next
attached to the steamer Allegheny on the
Brazilian station for one year and was
then again attached to the coast survey
for three years. In 1852 he made a cruise
to the Indian ocean on the steam frigate
to the steam frigate Mississippi on the
same station.
After a years service on ordnance duty
in this city he made cruise on the sloop
Cumberland to the coast of Africa and
then served until 1851 on the sloop Mace
DOMAIN. on the home station. Shortly after
the outbreak of the civil war he had COM
mand Of the steam gunboat Marblehead.
on the south Atlantic station. and was with
Admiral Farragut at New Orleans. In 1853
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-02
Mining Engineers to Meet.

The thirty-fifth annual meeting of the
American Institute of Mining Engineers
will begin at the Arlington this evening,
delegates from all parts of the country
being expected to participate. The sessions
will continue until Friday, the mornings
being generally devoted to business and
the afternoons to outings.
At least fifty papers are on the program
for reading by their authors, and much
other business will be executed 8. F.
Emmons, chairman. and ]. M. Boutwell,.
secretary of the local society, have had
charge of the arrangements for the meet
Ing and the entertainment of delegates,
and among other plans have accepted the
invitation of the Navy Department for the
delegates to make the journey to Marshall
Hall as the guests of the department
The officers of the association are: James
Gayley, president; r.. w. Raymond, secre-
tary, and Frank Lyman. treasurer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-02
Capt. Dupont.

morning rush the cars run every three min
utes. Several members testified to the great
and satisfactory improvements in the
service.
preamble and resolutions expressing
the loss of the association because of the
death of the late George ]. Drew, an active
member and a well-known citizen, were re-
ported by committee composed of
Messrs. Ourand, Costinett and Logan and
ordered spread upon the records of the
association and transmitted to the widow
of the deceased.
An amendment to the constitution was
adopted, changing the time of the annual
election of officers from the first Monday
evening in January to the first Monday
In October. This was done in order that
the association might be fully organized
and ready for work each year by the time
of the assembling of Congress.
Mr.. Thomas G. Hansey spoke of the pro-
posed paving of the alley on Florida ave-
nue. and of several other matters of
especial interest to the section over which
the association has Jurisdiction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-02

President Castro and his party reached
Ciudad Bolivar Friday. The president was
accorded magnificent reception.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-02
REASONED lit OUT
AND FOUND CHANGE IN FOOD PUT HIM
RIGHT.

man does not count wasted the time he
spends in thinking over his business but he seems
10th to give the sort Of careful attention to
himself and to his health.
And yet his business would be worth little with
out good health to care for 1t. A business
tells how he did himself good by carefully think
ing over his physical condition. investigating to md
out what was needed, and then changing to the
right food.
'For years I had been bothered a grene
deal after meals. My food seemed to lay like lead
In my stomach producing heaviness and dullness
and sometimes positive pain. OF course this rem.
dered me more or less unfit for business, and I
made up my mind that something would have TO
be done.
Reelection led to the conclusion that over
eating. filling the stomach with indigestible food
was responsible for many of the ills that human
flesh endures, and that Furnishing myself in
tn 1t way-that was what was making dull
after meals. 1 concluded to try GrapeNuts fssf to
see what 1t could do for me.
II have been using 1t for some months nov. and
am glad to say that IT has given me entire reefef
do not suffer any longer after meals; my food
seems to assimilate easily and perfectly, and to
do the work for which 1t intended. 1 have
regained my normal weight. and find that business
is pleasure once more-can take interest I'm
1t. and my mind is clearer and more alert
Name given by Postum Co., Battle Creek Mich.
There's q reason.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-02
Petticoats at
soc.

OF excellent quality Madras, in dainty
stripes of light blue. pink. green and
brown. Full umbrella style; finished
with deep double founce, edged with
small ruffle. Gored at the top on a
French yoke with draw string. Length
4O-43. Worth $1.OO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-02
Funeral Tomorrow.
NORTH WASHINGTON CITIZENS.
Meeting Of Association Held Last |
Night

The North Washington Citizens AssocIa-
ton held it's May meeting at Haislip Hall.
corner of LIST and v streets last evening,
President Clayton e. Emg presiding.
Commissioner Henry L. West had ac-
cepted invitation to be present and
make an address, but at the last hour was
obliged to write letter of apology because
he was detained by the meeting held in the
interest of the proposed new auditorium
building. Commissioner West promised.
however, that he would be present at the
June meeting.
The committee on railroads through its
chairman, Maj. Ourand. reported that
Gen. Harries has materially improved the
condition of the cars on the LIE Droit line.
and cHt the time between cars in half in
the middle of the day. while in the early
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-02
Americans Arrested Abroad.

Ambassador Choate at London hae
notified the State Department by cable Of
the arrest of Thomas Barry. who Is charged
with rape in Hudson county. n. ]. Tha
ambassador has also notified the State De-
partment that one Mcintyre, whose extra
dition had been requested by Governor Folk
of Missouri for alleged embezzlement, has
been committed for extradition.