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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-25
The Five Communicates.

Washington Commandery, No /. X. T.,
which is by many years the senior organi-
cation of District templars. met at Budds
restaurant on eth street northwest. in ac-
cordance with its custom for several years.
There was good attendance OF the fraters
and an excellent program of appropriate
addresses was given under the direction of
Generalissirno James \. Rutherford and
Recorder II. S. Merrill
Columbia Commandery ga We its annual Ii
baton to the grand master at the Queen
restaurant. The following speakers re-
sponded to appropriate toasts: Lurtin r.
Slhh, grand master of the Grand Lodge; E.
ST. Clair Thompson, grand scribe of the
grand chapter: Bennett A. Allen grand
commander of Knights remplar, and Frank
ri. Ihomas, grand captain general of the
grand encampment of Knights Templar of
the tnlted States. The toast to the Presi-
dent was responded to by ex-Representative
William r.. Andrews of Nebra ska now etI-
dltor for the Treasury Department. Emil
nent Commander David II. Fenton pre-
sided during the libaton exercises which
called out large attendance. The occa-
sion was rendered notable by the presence
of Grand Captain General of the Grand En-
campment Frank II. Thomas and Grand
Commander Bennett A. Allen. both of whom
are members of Columbia Commandery.
Potomac Commandery, No 3, met for its
libation in Georgetown. under direction of
Eminent Commander Charles 7. Lindsay
knights.
De Molay Mounted Commandery. No. L.
assembled at the asylum in Masonic Tenn
pie, and there was good turnout of mem
bers, who are still felcitating themselves
on the great success attending the recent
banquet given by the commandery in honor
OF Its original and charter members Maui
rice Otterbaeh, eminent commander. was in
charge of the observance
Orient Commandery, No. g. which IS the
youngest and one of the most vigorous of
the Communicates, held its libation on Capt.
toi HIN at It's accustomed place of annual
assembly. The program was an interesting
one, and number of complimentary refer
ences were made to the comma nderv's BAN
mer-"ihnins achievement at Tenleytown
Inc observance was in charge of Eminent
Commander Fred NJ. Cawson
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-25
erm. paid this tribute to Judge prooke's

term. paid this tribute to Judge Brooke's
memory:
The quality OF this man was justice His
heart WAS always right. He gagged the
law by justice and right, and. though stub
born at times never failed to yield his judy
ment when he was satisfied he was wrong.
Judge Brooke was always severe, but never
unjust His decisions. based upon COM
mon sense and the law, as he understood
II, was always tempered by mercy and JUS
dce. He was a true man, liberal in his
views, and free in exercising that hospital
ity so characteristic of southern Maryland
people"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-25
Funeral Of James Corron.

fne remains OF James NJ. Coron. who
was burned to death in a fire in his room
in rear of 432 Sth street northwest. Satur-
day night. as stated In yesterdays Star.
were removed to the home of his son. 300
Tth street southwest. Arrangements have
been. made to have funeral services con-
Quoted at the house tomorrow. The victim
of the accident formerly lived at Front
Royal, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-25

The Vice President ana Mrs. Fairbanks
have gone out to Indianapolis, anticipating
their holiday celebration yesterday by hav-
ing their three sons, Messrs. Frederick
Richard and Robert Fairbanks. and their
son-n-law and daughter Lieut.. and Mrs
Timmons, at family dinner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Fairbanks will be
here early in the new year
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-25

81 he marriage OF Mr.. Cyril II. Collett
and Miss Narcissus Frazier tool. nlaca
saturday night at s o'clock at the home
or the groom. 81 New York avenue north
west and was among the prettiest we'd
lungs OF the season. Rev. Donald c. Mac
Leod of the First Presbyterian. f,hmrnb
performed he ceremony in the presence of
the immediate relatives and friends of the
contracting parties. The couple received
many handsome gifts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-25

Mr.. and Mrs. MILFORD A. Thompson OF
East st. Louis, H., are visiting their pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. G. Thompson, and
will be at home to their friends Tuesday
evening, December 26, from 8 to 10 O'Clock
at 1911 18th street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-25

Miss CortlandrPalmer and Miss Harlan
ChiIds Will act the balcony scene from
Romeo and Juliet in Mrs. Barney's studio
before very small audience of Miss
Planners friends the evening of the 2Sth
of December at 10 o CLOCK
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-25

Miss Kate Brfce daughter of tho late
senator Brice, will be here Thursday to
VISIT Miss Elizabeth Warder and to spend
the New Year HOLIDAYS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-25

Saturday afternoon, December %. Mr..
Edwin s. Tracy and Miss Helen NJ. Rey
nolds, both formerly of this city, were
married in New York city, where they will
reside The marriage. which was a quiet
home affair was witnessed only by the
families and intimate friends of the couple.
The party from Washington included Mr..
and Mrs f. D. Tracy, Miss Ethel Tracy
and Miss Alice Pollock. Mrs. Z. D. Tracy
has been visiting her son for two weeks
for the purpose of supervising the furnish
ing of the new home, 400 Clinton avenue,
New York city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-25

The Speaker and Miss Cannon are spend
ing To-Day at their Washington home and
expect MI. and Mrs. lie Seure and Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel of Danville, H., on Friday
next for long visit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-25
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
HOME PARTIES FOR YOUNG AND
OLD GUESTS.
Christmas Hospitality Shown in Many
Notwithstanding Per-
sonal Notes.

The Cuban legation will be the scene OF
christmas tree party during the early
part OF this evening, given for the play
mates OF the small daughter and son OF
the minister and Madame Quesada.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-25

EX-Representative VIM. H Sowden of
Allentown, Pa, and his wife are visiting
ohelr daughter Mrs. James l.. Pugh. jr
1902 Mt Pleasant street northwest where
they will spend the holidays.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-25

Americans who are well known in Wash
inston and now registered in Rome italy.
are Gen. and Mrs. Gillespie. Mrs O. M
Hill and Misses HILL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-25

Mrs. Fannie Kaufman mother of Mrs.
Max Kaufman, will celebrate her eighty
fifth birthday tomorrow at her home, 719
d street southeast. She is in excellent
health and will be glad to welcome her
friends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-25

MAJ. Edward Burr, L. S A., and Mrs
Bu!f VIII give a dance for young people at
Washington barracks THURSDAY evening
complimentary to their sons Messrs Ed
ward and John Burr, who are home from
college.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Edison Bradley Of New
York have closed their country home at
Tuxedo Park n. Y, and have opened their
apartment In Stoneleigh Court for the
winter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-25

The Austrian embassy was very gay yes
terday afternoon with the friends of the
ambassador and Madame Hengelmuller as
sembied to enjoy the Christmas tree, pre-
pared for little Mia Hengelmuller
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-25

The Misses Elsie and Ruth Schwartz,
daughters of Mr.. Ben. Schwartz, are spend
ing the Christmas holidays at the home
of their grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Simon
Frank of West North avenue Baltimore,
Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-25

Miss Bessie Louise Suite left for New
York Saturday to spend the holidays with
her sister Mrs Barnum Crane McCusker
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-25

Representative and Mrs. Boute!le have
Miss Freeman of Madison, Wis, with them
for the holidays.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-25
SERVICESlATHIGH NOON
CEREMONIAL UNDER KNIGHTS
TEMPLAR AUSPICES.
Annual Observance of Christmas-Pro-
gram as Outlined by the Spe-
cial Committee.

The five constituent communicates OF
knights Tempiar of this jurisdiction held
their annual libations in honor Of the grand
master of templars at high noon today.
The toast and responses were as prepared
by the committee on Christmas observance
of the Grand Encampment of knights
Templar, Stephen Berry of Portland, Me-.
chairman.
The Christmas observance has long been
an established templar custom, and the
toast is offered everywhere on earth where
templars gather together, whether they are
assembled in the asyiums Of commentaries
or other places, and also where three or
four met together in remote places
on land or sea. Some of the pleasantest
obseryanceS have in the past been at far
away places and on vessels OF the navy.
There was a very inte:es: ing observance
at Point Barrow, Alaska, Americas north
ermost hamlet some years ago also at
Nome, and at various remote points In the
Philippine Islands. and other of the newer
possessions of the TpplIblic
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-25

Mss Sadie Goethe, Miss Marie Holman
Mr. Edward Pointer jr., and Mr.. Melvin
Goethe of Baltimore, are the guests during
the Christmas holidays of Mr.. and Mrs
Harry Park, 9l5 G street northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-25

Charles o. Bader was murdered Saturday
night In the bar of his hotel at Mnneap-
oils. Mimi, by one of two holdup men, who
stole $500 and escaped Bader was stand
Ing behind the bar and made no attempt
to resist the masked men.
Avertise for Help.
The responses You receive from Help
Wanted ads. In The Star come from the
most reliable help. lie. word: minimum
charge, 16c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-25
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Everything in the package Better and more sat
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-25

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Nelson Page, VIII
went abroad some weeks ago, are now a
Nice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-25

Mrs T. Dewitt Talmage and Miss Col
her have gone to Pittsburg TO spend the
holidays with Miss Golfers grandfather.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-25

DALTON. On Thursday, December 81 1905 az
Worsham, Va. LENA NJ. DALTON lnee Bright,
beioved wife Of Fred f.. Dalton aud sister OF
Mrs j. i. Sweeney and Frank r. Bright.
May she rest ia peace
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-18
DENHAM CONVICTED.
Jury Says He Sold Whiskey Without n
 As.sAn

Huntsville, May 26.-(Special.) )-W. A. Denham. of Marshall county, was convicted in the United States court on a charge of selling whiskey with out license on the occasion of the Com federate reunion at Albertville last year. Booker Pate and Joe Brown, of the charge of robbing postoffice.
 Joseph E.. Johnson, of Athens, and Miss Carrie Stofle were married Sunday evening in the Bierne Avenue Cumber- land Presbyterian church, Rev. J. A. Foster officiating. The ceremony was witnessed by large gathering of rel atives and friends. MT. Johnson and bride have gone to Athens to reside.
 Hon. Paul Speake. who held the po- sition of judge of the Sixteenth Circuit during the trial of lynching cases last September and who lost his office through the unconstitutionality of the Lusk bill. is holding a special term of circuit court here. Judge Speake was appointed by Governor Jelks as special judge for the term.
 The Park Theatre in East Huntsville was opened last night and will be op- erated throughout the season. The managers of the park theatres in this city, Sheffield and Decatur have formed a circuit and will have the same at fractions
 The Supreme Court of Alabama has of Probate Judge W. T. Lawler of Madi- son County In allowing the lowry brothers, charged with murder to make bonds in the sum of $2.500. The in the first degree. which ordinarily would make it impossible for them to obtain release on bail. However, Judge Lawler allowed them bail on habeas corpus writ and the State appealed the case to the Supreme Court.
 Editor Charles P. Lane. President of the Alabama Industrial and Commercial Association, has issued a call for the annual meeting of the association to be held in Decatur on September 12. It is expected that the meeting will be at tended by prominent men from all over the State as the membership of the organization includes many of the most prominent citizens. The program Is being arranged for the meeting.
 The body of Mrs. H. J. Cowles, for this city from Atlanta yesterday and buried in Maple Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Cowles was one of the oldest residents of Huntsville and has numerous rela- tives here.
 Dr. John Bell Henneman of the Uni- versity of the South at Sewanee. Tenn. has accepted an invitation to deliver the annual address at the commence ment of the Robert Donnell High School at Gurley June 2. The commencement exercises will begin Sunday, May 2S and Rev. George A. Morgan, of Mur- freesboro, Tenn, will deliver the com mencement sermon. An address to the senior class will be made on June l by Rev. B. G. Mitchell of Huntsville. The feature of the week will be a debate on the question, Resolved, That the United States had no right to recognize the independence of Panama. Two boys representing the Gordon school of Decatur will take the affirmative and two students of the Robert Donnell High School will debate on the nega- | tive side.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-18
Don't Grow Old.
Why Some Women Are old and Gray at Thirty and Others Fresh
 and Youthful at Fifty.

Female disorders sap the life ana beauty and freshness of youth from women with astonishing rapidity.
 Because their ailments seem not seri- ous, because they are not bedridden and because death does not immedi- ately stare them in the face, many wo- men neglect the conditions when hrst noticed and allow themselves to become chronic sufferers from one or more formsNof female weakness.
 G.F.P. (Gerstle's Female Panaceal positively cures every description of
 It is purely vegetable, pleasant to take and prompt and vigorous In ac-
 In cases of prolapsus (falling of the womb) difficult, suppressed or palnfuI menstruation, leucorrhea. or ovarian troubles, it's effects are simply marVel-
 We do not care what your doctor has told you. or what remedies you have tried-G. F. P. will positively surely and quickly restore you to per feet health and strength.
 You don't have to take our word TOT this. Buy a bottle from your druggist today. take it as directed, and if lt has not benefited you, return the empty bottle. and he will instantly refund your S1.OO. If your druggist can not supply you, send the Gerstle Medicine Company, Chattanooga, Tenn. one ooi- lar and they will ship prepaid to your address spon the same generous conS0eI11 nSe1 tions, ,t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-18
SENSATIONAL REPORT.
FIorida'a Insane Asylum I'm Alleged
 Bad Condition.

Bad Condition.
 Jacksonville, Fla, May l7.-rhe- com mittee appointed to visit and report the condition of the State asylum for the insane, returned a sensational eac- count to the legislature at Tallahassee today, charging that the board in charge of the institution is responsible for deplorable conditions and unpar- donable evils in the asylum
 The report declares that the instl- tuition is not a hospital for the in- sane, but a dumping ground for all kinds of people, who are maintained at enormous expense to the State NO systematic effort is made nor treat ment given to restore the mentality of the patients and the sick have not been given necessary attention. It charges drunkenness among attendants and nurses, who have been brutaAy cruel in their treatment of helpless patients. Vice and smmorality, It de- clares have prevailed until the inmates have begged to be removed and near by citizens have been outraged by the conditions. It further states that no accurate system of expenditures nave been kept and the committee infers that there has been misrepresentation of funds
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-18
not allow me to talk for publication

not allow me to talk for publication any more."
 Observe the plural. It requires a whole syndicate of the bar to keep MT. Lehr properly advised. The press is not aware that his remarks hither- to have involved him in any liability to others; they have afforded a certain amount of innocent enjoyment to the community. but so fas as know no one has complained of them, or sought to hold MT. Lehr responsible. His law yers, however, may have voted that they owed it to their collective client to restrain his interesting remarks on swell society and the methods of keep ing 1t amuseds It Is hardly probable that canine parties and monkey din- ners and similar events in high society are to be snuffed out with Lehr. But life will be more wearisome when he no longer dissertates for publication on social topics,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-18
FAREWELL TO PORTER.
Great Occasion in Honor of Retirin
 AmbassadOr,

AmbassadOr.
 Paris, May 17.-General Porter, the retiring American Ambassador, was given a notable farewell banquet to- night which for sumptuousness of ap- pointments and the distinguished char acter of the guests present has not been exceeded by anything of the kind held in recent years in Paris
 President Loubet was represented by General Du Bose head of the presiden- ,tial stan. Nearly all of the cabinet ministers were present. Practically the entire diplomatic corps was repre- sented as well as the official, social and artistic life of the French capital. The American guests. who numbered several hundred, included Henry watterson, Rear Admirals Watson, Casey, Jewell and O'Neill; Levi P. Morton, Thomas F. Walsh. J. Pierpont Morgan, Presi- dent Kelly of the American Club and President Dalliba of the American Chamber of Commerce, the latter act ing as presiding officer.
 The banquet hall of the dOrsay palace was elaborately decorated for the occasion with flowers and flags, portraits of Washington. Lincoln and Grant occupying posts of honor. The speech of General Porter brought out a tremendous ovation, the entire assem- blaze rising and cheering.
 MT Watterson made a characteristic speech, which, after a glowing tribute to General Porter, took up the achieve ments of Paul Jones. His closing words hurling back the taunt of the British press that Jones was pirate, aroused great enthusiasm.
 Tt was the hands of Paul Jones, said MT. Watterson. which first loosen ed the flag which we adore and which carried this flag defiant and triumphant into English waters; into the Irish sea and into the North sea, yea, into St. Georges channel, not merely boarding the lion in his den, but coming away with those same hands stuffed with indisputable trophies. with fragments of his mane and tail I don't wonder they called him a pirate; and if he was pirate. Washiongton was highway man mad Franklin a lobster"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-18
MEETING AT AsHEvILLE.
South Atlantic Missionary COnferenC
 in. Gamafon

Asheville. N. C., May 17,-The third annual South Atlantic Missionary Con- ference of the Southern Methodist Church opened at the auditorium with 2,000 delegates In attendance One thousand additional delegates are scheduled to arrive tomorrow, the to- tai number being the largest ever ac- corded to a convention of any sort in this city.
 Among the prominent missionaries who are already in attendanc and who will be here during the conference are:
 Dr. D. W. Carter. of Havana, su- perintendent of all the work in Cuba; w. G. Fletcher. and Mrs. Fletcher. of Santiago. Cuba; W. P. Turner. of Japan; w. B. Burke, of China, and R. A. Hardie, of Corea.
 Bishop E. E. Hoss of Texas opened the proceedings with an address in which he outlined the work accom- plished in the missionary work done during the past year. The conference will continue for four days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-18
coNsPIRATORs NABBED.
Alleged Get-RIch-QuIckC Concern UncOv-
 cred in Georgia.

cred An OTeOEBtAs
 Augusta Ga, May 17,-Laurens Ross and H. C. Reed, respectively President and Secretary of the Lauhenz Ross Cotton Pool Company, were today ar rested before United States Commis- sioner Lane on the charge of using the mails for fraudulent purposes. Their arrests follows several weeks work on the part of the postoffice inspectors, and brings to light the working of an all legged get-rich-quick concern.
 Some months since an advertisement appeared in Southern newspapers stat ing that the Laurenz Ross Cotton Pool Company was doing business in Angus ta, Ga. had facilities for handling con tracts and from inside information they possessed were sure winners; that large capital was not required to se- cure an interest in the profits of the concern, but that any one with little money to invest could take hand and beat the game.
 Those who answered the advertise ment were mailed circulars setting forth in glowing terms the advantages to be derived by investing in the con cern. The firm is said to have done good business. their customers ranging from North Carolina to Florida. A local attorney several weeks ago re- ceived a complaint from a client who had failed to get any settlement of his account and investigation brought other alleged victims to light, each claiming to have gone into the pool at the rate of $5 weekly or monthly, ac- cording to the class to which they sub scribed.
 The office of the company was first in Augusta Ga. then at North Augusta, S. C., but the two men were arrested at Washington, Ga. At the arraign ment today it was asserted that the Literature" sent out had asserted that the pool was working in conjunction with a noted cotton bull operator. and 1t is expected he will be summoned as witness Ross and Reed are held in custody, failing to secure bonds at $2,5OO each, pending a preliminary hearing May 25.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-18
AT PICKETT SPRINGS.
Play at the Theatre and an Outdoor
 Act,

Between Fooled by Fortune" the comedy drama presented by the Perchui Gypzine Company at the Pickett Springs Casino Theatre and the subse- quent outdoor act by the Bicketts' aerial team, the large crowd that visit ed the popular Traction Company park last night had a very enjoyable eyen- ing.
 Fooled by Fortune" is a very strong drama and teaches a good lesson. This has been said before as the play Is ''The Middleman" In a new dress. The company worked with spirit and the play was appreciated by the large audience.
 At the close of the play the Bicketts gave a very enjoyable performance on aerial trapezes The team will per form twice daily at, Pickett Springs | throughout this week. The bill for tonight at the Casino is | Irwin Sisters"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-18
AInhnmians Attended.

Atlanta, Ga, May 1.-The regular bi-monthly meeting of the Southern Yellow Pine Sash, Door and Blind Manufacturers Association was held here today with an attendanc of about thirty-five delegates from Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina. Mississippi and Florida. The business of the gathering occupied about two hours The meeting was held here at this time mainly to allow the mem- bers to attend the session Of the na- tional association of manufacturers.
 The members of the Southern Asso- citation are included in all the courte- sies which are being extended to the national organization.