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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-13
Brotherhood Club Dinner.

The ladies of Mckendree NJ. E. Church
gave dinner last evening to the Brother
hood Club of the church, in the Sunday
school room. The occasion was the first
formal meeting of the club, though it's
organization had been planned for some
time The objects will be to facilitate social
meetings of the young men of the church
and those who attend the services only oc-
casionally.
Officers were selected by Rev E. L. Hub
bard, pastor of the church, as follows:
President, S. T. Covert; vice president
Biard Gibson, and secretary, F. ]. Israel.
Rev. G.. w. Maydwell, pastor of Waugh
Church. delivered an address on The
The Formation of Brotherhoods,' and
r. l.. Middleton, on The Advantages of
Social Meetings" After the repast Bishop
Cranston delivered a lecture of instruc-
ton to the club and commenced it's pro-
posed work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-13
National Union BANQUET.

About one hundred persons attended the
eighteenth annual banquet of Washington
Council, No. 205, of the National Union
Wednesday evening at the Crown Cafe Mr.
Dcminick L. Murphy, secretary of the
isthmian canal commission, was toastmas-
ter. The program comprised songs and reel
tations by George Speidel, William Cla-
baugh, N. Floyd Featherstone, Joseph Bat
tie and Capt. W. w. Chase. Mr., Edward
Muth was the accompanist Addresses
were made by Mr.. William Briggs head Of
the organization; William T. Person presi-
dent Of Washington Council; NJ s. Decker
assistant secretary of the interstate com
merce commission, and senator of the Ma
tional Union from the District; j. L. Dav-
export, acting commissioner Of pensions: H.
NJ. Gilman, Frank B. Curtis, G. A. L. Mer-
rifeld and others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-13
BIBLE CLASS. SOCIAL.
"The Passing Ye1f", Represented in
Four Seasonslby Members.

Metropolitan Bible Glass tof the Metropol-
itan Memorial NJ. E.sChnfch gave its first
monthly social of the year Wednesday
evening, in the church parlors. The rooms
We're artistically decorated in green, red and
white. and about 100 werey present.
The program, entitledi 1.-The Passing
Year. was announced bys"Father Time"
impersonated by P. Clifford Pearce. Oc-
cupying seat with him on the platform
was his partner, Lady, New Year. rep
resented by Miss Evelyn Giant, who was
appropriately attired in white, with silver
festooning and garlands The program was
divided in four parts The first number
was Spring Song" flute solo, by Mr..
Maurice K. Peck. which was heartily APP
plauded. Miss Helen Gage gave an Illus
trated reading entitled Fishing" Mr.. Peck
drawing the pictures, which provoked much
laughter.
A little diversion was then introduced in
taking his or her turn at fishing All sue
ceeded In catching something"
me second part of the program, Sum-
mer, was opened with vocal solo, en-
titled summer, by Mrs. Mary Mckee
Greenstreet, followed by a reading by Miss
Herriott, entitled .Poetical Medley" Miss
Herrlott responded to an encore with pre-
sentation of little boys Lament on Lack
" N"poSi'y. summer sport, IN the ma
ture OF potato race, was then announced
the winners being Dr. Chas W. Cuthbert-
son and Miss Herriott
Inc third part of the program opened
with Autumn Gales" rendered by the
class sextet, and followed by a reading by
Miss Farmer. The diversion introduced in
this part of the program was a bean hunt
ing contest, the person finding the great
est number of beans being Miss Jessie Eant
who was presented with a handsome cal
endar by Father Time"
The fourth part of the program opened
with Winter Song" by Miss Mollie Pot
ter. The refreshments were served nv
young ladies' and gentlemen in costume, rep
resenting the four seasons, and consisted
of popcorn and apples
Inc Grass has arranged for it's class BAN
quet February g.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-13
Royal Arcanum Officers Installed.

The installation of the newly elected Of
ficers of District Council No. 1895, Royal
Arcanum, occurred Wednesday evening
January II, in the new council chamber
Pythian Temple, Junior Grand Regent W.;
II. Brigham conducting the Installation
ceremonies. The following officers presented
themselves for instruction in the duties and
obligations of their respective positions:
Regent, Chas. A. Bell; vice regent, G. c.
Arntz; orator, P. F. Henkel secretary, A. NJ
Peyton; collector, H. H. Hollander; treasur-
er, G. j. Hammerley; chaplain, e. Cow;
guide, {. A. ketcham; trustees, n. Ger
hardt and j. B. Morton. Warden-elect c.
E. Miller, Sentry-elect J. Sanger and trus-
tee-elect, V. B. Bellinger were unavuida bly,
absent, and will be installed at rhe next
meeting, January %
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-13
SEMI-CENTENNIAL.
Exercises Proposed by the Western
Presbyterian Church.

The Western Presbyterian Church, II
street near 10Th northwest will begin the
celebration of the semi-centennial of it's
organization this evening. The church
came into existence January 10, 1855.
The celebration will last for three days
1t Is at present without a pastor, but the
pulpit will be occupied at the Sunday ser
vice by the Rev. Scott F. Hershey, Ph.D.,
D. D., who will preach a sermon in the
morning on THE Character and Need of
Faithful Service for Christ and 1.-The
Church. and another in the evening on
Rewards for Faithful Service for Christ
and Church" Tomorrow night there will
be a social and reception in the lecture
room, during which addresses will be
made by persons prominently identified
with this church and others
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-13
Sloop for Mr. Goldsborough.

Dean & Son, the boat builders at Alexan-
dria, have laid the keel for an auxiliary
power sloop for Mr.. j. \. Goldsborough of
this city. which is TO be completed and
ready for service in the early spring. The
new craft will be - feet inches long. will
have a beam of feet inches and will be
feet deep. She will have a large and
roomy cabin. with sleeping accommodations
for four or six persons. and she will be ar
ranged for long cruises. In addition TO
wide spread Of canvas the new boat will
he equipped with a naphtha engine of
Nv elve-horse power that will give her good
speed at times when her sails cannot be
used The boat Will be built for speed. and
Is expected to he one OF The fastest of her
class on the Potomac.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-13
Charged With Begging,

Two respectfully dressed young men were
prisoners in the Police Court today because
they had been found begging On street
yesterday. One Of them gave his name as
Harry Armstrong and said he was drug
clerk from Elizabeth City, N. c.
Who's your congressman?' the court
asked.
Il haven't lived at home very much dur
ing recent years" said Armstrong land
really do not know who represents my dis
trict at this time
Il paid my fare here from New York."
said Charles Wilds. the other defendant
What is your business? he was asked.
Il worked in a fur establishment" was
his answer.
The young men were warned against a
repetition Of the offense and released on
their personal bonds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-13
Held Up Congress1nen.

young man who gave his name as 10
seph Smith and said he was from Balt1-
more. visited the Capitol yesterday and
"held up" almost every member of the
Massachusetts delegation. He showed That
he was well acquainted with the towns
and constituents in the several districts
and started out by requesting a contriou-
ton of IS from each member. Between his
visits however, he imbibed rather freel y,
and when he accosted Senator Lodge he
showed plainly the effects of the liquor he
had consumed. Detective Weber OF the
Capitol police force arrested him for va
grancy and stated the case to Judge Scott
this morning. Smith had nothing to say,
and was fined $50, with two months in the
workhouse as the alternative.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-13
Burnside Post Installation.

AT an open meeting of Burnside Post, No.
S, Department of the Potomac, G. A. R.,
Wednesday evening, the following officers
for the ensuing year were installed by
mastering Officer w. J. Sweet: Command
err. Henry Romeyn; 8. v. commander, Lu-
cius d. Alden: ]. V. commander, George
Newton; adjutant. Chris. Storm; quarter
master, George T. Carter; surgeon, DIR. f.
M. Charles; chaplain. M. L. Leonard; CT
ficer of the day. II. L. Dean; officer of the
guard, n. b. Gregg; sergeant major, James
G. Veatch; quartermaster sergeant, William
w. Wild.
Upon the conclusion of the Installation
ceremonies interesting addresses were
made by Commander Romeyn and j. r..
Webster; humorous recitations by Major
John Tweedale vocal solos by Miss Nellie
Newton and Comrade b. w. Beebe, after
which the meeting closed by the singing Of
America by the audience.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-13
TRIBUTE TO WEBSTER.
Delivered Fifty-Two Years Ago by
William G. Bradley.

In recent issue of the Vermont Phoe-
nix, weekly newspaper published at
Brattleboro. VT. appears an address de-
Hvered in the Vermont house of repre-
sentatives, on the occasion of the an
rouncement of the death of Daniel Web
ster. This was fifty-two years ago last
october. but because of the circumstances
surrounding the event it has always had
a special interest to the people of Yer
mont. The address, which was a notable
contribution to the literature relating to
Webster was delivered by Mr.. William c.
Bradley. the grandfather of Mrs. Henry
A. Willard of this city.
AT that time Mr.. Bradley was in his
SEVENTEEN year. He had served three terms
in Congress. the last in 1925, and during
his public career had formed intimate asso-
Citations with the great political leaders of
his day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-13
Ten Dollars or Thirty DAYS,

John Doyle, pensioner. was in a waiting
car near the entrance to Soldiers Home
yesterday enjoying an Intoxicating beverage
when Policeman Pearson arrested him.
Hes just an unfortunate man." the
policeman told Judge Scott this morning
Every time he gets out of the workhouse
he gets drunk"
What was his condition yesterday" the
court inquired
He was drunk, the officer responded,
land while on the way to the box he be-
came disorderly and profane.''
Ten dollars thirty days" said the
court, land perhaps you will lose your APP
petite for strong drink by the time you get
out
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-13
Lightship Badly Damaged.

The lightship stationed on the Tail-of-the-
Horseshoe. in the lower part Of Chesapeake
bay. was run into by the schooner Alice f.
Clark early in the week and was quite
badly damaged. The schooner was in tow
OF tug and was bound up the bay at the
time of the accident. and while she was
bu1 little damaged the lightship had her
caIhead and large portion OF her rail on
one side carried away. The jar of the col
lision also extinguished the signal lights
on mainmast of the lightship, and about
fifteen minutes was consumed in lighting
them again. The damaged lightship is tenn
porarily taking the place of No. ~ on the
station.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-13
Ross Council Election.

The officers of Edward ]. Ross Council
No. g. Junior Order United American Me-
chanics, were recently installed as follows:
Councillor, P. I. Groves; vice councillor, W.
L. De Shazor; recording secretary, w. E.
Saunders; assistant recording secretary, G.
w. Turnburke; financial secretary, D. A.
Clewell; treasurer, w. J. Parr; conductor,
F. H. Signor; warden, j. H. Moulden; trus-
tee, w. H. Lanham; representatives to s
c., S. Brashears B. S. Hutson, G. W. Turn
burke, p. T. Groves and w. T. Lowe; rep
resentatives to F. B. A. U. S., S. Brasil
ears; representative to Essex F. B. A. DR..
w. F. Wagner; inside sentinel, l.. A. Payne:
outside sentinel w. S. Sorrell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-13
Wilson Post Installation.

At the regular meeting Of Wilson Post.
No. II. G. A. R., held the evening of the
nth instant the officers named below were
installed Commander, William II. Ander-
son; senior vice commander, Francis Nye;
Junior vice commander, Herman Benkhoff:
quartermaster. James 7. Thomas; surgeon,
John P. Wright; chaplain, William Turner;
officer of the day, James Adams; officer of
the guard, Neil Mcfarland.
The adjutant, sergeant major and quar-
termaster sergeant appointed have not yet
been installed, being unavoidably absent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-13
Arranges for Ladies' Evening.

Arrangements have been made by the
Vaughn class for it's annual evening for
ladies, Monday, January 16, at pm, in
the Sunday school house of Calvary Bap-
list Church. There is to be a debate of
resolution affirming that the whipping post
should be established in the District of
Columbia. W. c. Franklin-Warrell and
Powell Rodgers, all unmarried men, will
take the affirmative side, and the married
men, for the negative, L. c. Foster,
John II. Thomas and A. G. Flowers The
decision will be given by the ladies and
members present.
w. S. Caldwell. chairman of the enter
tainment committee, will preside.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-13
The italian Dramatic Club.

Rigoletto, drama by Victor Hugo, was
presented last night at the National Rifles
Hall by the Italian Dramatic Club before
an exceedingly large audience. Consider
ing that the organization is an amateur
one the performance was given such a
good Interpretation as to deserve high
praise. The leading role was played by
Mr.. H. Pier-Giavina in a mastery way. The
part of Rigoletto's daughter was intelligent
ly interpreted by Mrs. G. Balducci; that
of the king by Mr.. G. Ariosti; Madalena by
Miss A. Blast and Sparafucile by Mr. A.
Messineo. A farce and dance closed the
entertainment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-13
Twenty Dollars for Begging Food.

Edward Herbert, stranger in the city,
was without funds last night, and could
therefore not purchase any food. When he
became hungry he called at several houses
on 18th street and asked for food.
HE called at my house." Judge Scott was
told by Policeman Hall this morning, "and
/ warned him that he was violating the
law Later he went to other houses, and l
arrested him.
What the policeman says is true" ad-
asked for food"
Unless a fine of $40 is paid the young
man will spend two months in striped
clothes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-13
CITY AND DISTRICT.

The charge of ASA ulting Annie Gordon
which was preferred against George l..
Gordon of 523 Sth street southeast was
dismissed when the case came up before
Judge kimbalI in the Police Court this
morning. The woman named refused to
prosecute.
Revival services are being held at the
Tenth Street Baptist Church. 10th and r
streets northwest. Rev. S. Geriah Lamkins
pastor. The meetings are being conducted
by Rev. j. W. Terry. a colored evangelist
of Huntington, w. Va. Large crowds at
tend the meetings every night. Rev. Terry
is considered to be the ablest colored evan
gelist in the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-13
George Bowie Dismissed.

George r. Bowie was dismissed on
charge of embezzlement when the case APP
peared before Judge kimball in the Police
Court this morning. Bowie was accused of
embezzling $40 from Miller, Clagett & Co,
wholesale grocers at 626 Louisiana avenue
northwest, and yesterday rhe firm refused
to prosecute and the warrant was nolle
Pre- Ssed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-13
EIGHT-HOUR DAY.
Printers to Meet Sunday for Considera-
ton Of the Matter

ton Of the Matter.
The first step by the Washington printers
toward carrying out the decision of the
referendum of the International Typo
graphical Union to put into effect the
eight-hour day January l, 1906, will be
taken at meeting Of Columbia Typo
graphical Union, which has been called for
next Sunday at 23O o'clock pm.
Attention is called by Secretary George G.
Seibold TO the assessment of one-half of
per cent for the purpose of creating fund
for the support of the eight-hour move
ment. He says:
Beginning with the January, 1905, card
dues should be collected as follows until
further notice: Active members, IL per
cent ono member paying less than 60
cents; passive members, so cents; appren-
tice members. 25 cents
Secretary Seibold also announces the fol-
lowing deaths of members of Columbia
Union since the last regular meeting: H.W.
Davis, age forty-seven, December 10, 1904.
Davis, age forty-seven, December 10, 1904,
five, December 81 1904, paresis: A. B.
Proctor, age. sixty, January ), 1905, nerv-
Gus prOStra ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-13
A Dessert for Sunday Dinner,

Just postal or phone your order for
Holmes genuine Homemade Pies and you
have dessert for Sunday dinner that every
member of the family will pronounce de-
licious. Holmes pies are made in the real
home way. and they are better than any
other pies you've ever tasted. Mince, pump.
kin and all good kinds. 2Gc. each. delivered
Holmes Bakery, list and Z SITS. Phones E
1440 and 1441 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-13
Workers Union Meeting.

The monthly meeting of the Workers
Union of the Central Union Mission was
held in the auditorium on Tuesday, o. b.
Brown presiding. Reports were received
from the various branches, station house
and hospital visitation; the mems band,
through Mr.. c. w. Proctor; the women S
band, through Mrs. II. B. F. Macfarland
and the main building, through Rev J. w.
Steele, every one of which evidenced a
month of great activity and gratifying re-
suits. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-13
Baum Held for Grand Jury.

Rev. Henry Mason Baum, formerly presi-
dent of the Records of the Past Explora-
ton Society, was arragned before Judge
Kimball in the Police Court this morning
on charge of libel preferred by Frederick
B. Wright. and after waving examination
he was held to await the action of the
grand jury under $500 bond, which was
furnished by bonding company
1t is alleged that the two men were part
rers and after dissolving a dispute arose
and Baum sent a certain libelous circular
which, it was stated, was calculated to in
jure the reputation and business standing
OF Wright.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-13
Placing Rip-Rap Work.

The work of placing the rip-rap work
about the base of the new lighthouse at
Point No Point In Chesapeake bay, to pro-
tect the structure from drifting Ice, is now
going on. The schooner Sonora is at Point
No Point discharging cargo of stone to be
used in the rip-rap work, and the schooner
Puritan has been chartered to take a cargo
of stone to the light. Toomey Bros, the
builders of the new lighthouse are now
finishing up the structure and in few
DAYS they will be ready to turn 1t over to
the United States lighthouse authorities for
this district.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-13
Business Session of Storrs Glass Club.

Business Session of storrs Glass Club.
The regular business meeting of Storrs
Glass Club of the Fifth Congregational
Church was held at the club room. corner
Sth and / streets northeast, Wednesday,
the vice president, Mr. F. j. Ottinger, pre-
siding. The main business of the evening
was the discussion and final adoption of an
amendment to the constitution of the club
erasing present article of section and
substituting section, the terms of which
broaden the membership provisions of the
organiza ton
Brief discussion of athletics and DISPOSE
ton of other minor business details fol-
lowed At the end of the business session
luncheon was served by the committee
in charge Messrs. G. G. Watt and e. G.
Blanchard. The remainder of the evening
was spent in a social time
Those present We're: d. W. Montgomery,
Frank Crown. F. j. Ottinger. Al. Schultze,
Jay Cilley H. F. Entrikin. f. c. Blanch-
ard. Roy Tremain, H. S. Hill, G. G. Watt
and Isaiah Boyle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-13
Barn Destroyed BY Fire.

A large barn on the farm of Mr. J. W.
Clark, near Unionville, in Orange county,
Va, was destroyed by fire Wednesday night
last, and a quantity of hay, feed, farming
implements and other material which was
stored in the structure was lost. The fire
is thought to have been of incendiary orr
gin, as there had been no lights about it for
several days. The loss is partially covered
by a small amount of Insurance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-13
Heavy Jail Sentence.

William ]. Evans, a young colored man,
was arraigned before Judge Kimball in the
Police Court this morning a charge of
assaulting Elizabeth Fownes and sentenced
to 1914 days in Jail. The woman lives at
Ills list street northwest, and last evening
he called on her, it is alleged, and after an
argument. he began beating her. Police
man Lee was attracted and sent Evans to
the second precinct station.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-13
What you need is a good
liver pill

The color of your skin shows it.
Your sick-headacheS declare it. And
your disposition proves it. Who
makes a good liver pill? The J. c.
Aver Co., of Lowell. Mass. They
have been making liver pills for 90
years. Ayers Pills. &c I,n. Aver nc. Co..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-13
Gen. Penrose Buried.

Funeral services were held at the Ar
lington National cemetery yesterday after
noon over the remains of Gen. William H.
Penrose, u. s. A., retired, who died at Salt
Lake City, Utah, August 30 1903. Chaplain
Pierce of Fort Myer conducted the services
and a squadron of the eth Cavalry aked
as an escort. Gen. Penrose was a hero of
the civil war and is survived by two sons.
One of them is Major Charles w. Penrose,
who is stationed at Fort Niobrara. Neb.,
and the other Capt. George III. Penrose of
the quartermaster's department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-13
District Boy Honored.

At the weekly meeting of the Debating
Society of Georgetown University last Sat
urday an election of officers was held.
Michael Joseph Leahy, 1906, of the District
of Columbia, was elected president. The
other officers elected were: Vice president,
Mr. Taggart; treasurer, Mr.. Wade; secre-
tary, Mr.. Crowley; sergeant-at-arms, Mr..
Gibson
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-13
Red Cross Matches. loo. Doz. .

3 cans Succotash, Csc; Sifted Peas, 25c.; 3
Corn. 25c; Salmon. 25c.; 5 Milk, Csc 4
Tomatoes 25c.; lbs. Figs, 25c; qts
Beans, 25c.; lbs. Buckwheat, CSC; qts
Hominy, 25c.; lbs Prunes, 25c.; Fruit and
Pound Cake, 121ac.; Onions 25c PIX; Pota-
toes, Csc. bu.; Rice. 31sc. h.; Cheese, I6c /;
Eggs, 25c j. T. D. Pyles' stores, includ-
ing 94S La. ave. ja9-5t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-13

A colored woman named Maggie Schaffer,
forty years old. who lives at 344 F street
southwest was knocked down and severely
injured by bicycle last night. The acct
dent occurred on Sd street southwest and
she was taken to the Emergency Hospital
The surgeons at the hospital found that
she had sustained a fracture of her collar
none and scalp wound. An effort is be-
ing made to find the rider of the wheel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-13
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.
Great Automobile Mys-

Academy-"The Great Automobile Mys-
ferry" S:15 pm.
Chase's-Polite Vaudeville, SIS pm.
Columbia-Geo. NJ. Cohan in "Hittle
Johnny JONES' Sis p.m.
kernans-"American Burlesquers." Sis
pm.
Lafayette-"AIe, Him and T. Sis pm.
National-John Drew in THE Duke of
Killicrankie." SIS pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-13
Through Fast Service to Chicago.

Pennsylvania railroad runs through
sleeper on the Chicago Limited. Leaves
Washington $40 pm. daily, arrives
Chicago 400 pm. the following day
twenty-three hours and twenty minutes.
No change of cars.-Advt.