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The Washington times., 1905-01-29
TRYING TO MARSHAL
SPANISH WAR VETS

During the past week the recruiting
committee of the Roosevelt Club of ex-
Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines OF the
Spanish War has been busy sending out
invitations for the meeting to be held
this afternoon at o'clock at Rechabite
Temple
Arrangements for the inauguration
parade which the soldier boys expect
10 take part in, win be made, and the
views and cooperation of all who serv-
ed in the Spanish war, Philippine insur-
rection, or Boxer movement IN China are
solicited Any man possessing an honor
able discharge is eligible TO join the
movement. and as there is large num-
Der of men in this city who never have
affiliated with any of the existing mill
tary organizations, il is to be hoped that
this movement will result in having a
large representation in the inaugural pa
rade and every ex-soldier, sailcr, or ma
rine is asked TO join
President Roosevelt is a Spanish war
soldier, and it is no exaggeration to say
that every soldier in this city would feel
it an honor to be able to assist in his
induction into the highest position with
in the gift of the American people.
Thus far over 100 men have signified
their willingness TO participate in the
movement. and many of these will be
present at the meeting tonight. Any SOL
| der. sailor or marine who may desire
| to join this movement is cordially invited
| to communicate with A Franklin Baum
bauer, recruiting officer. 72s Fifth Street
northwest; Capt. Adolph Van Reuth, 926
| New York Avenue, or William A
Hickey. secretary, $40 F Street north
| west
The Washington times., 1905-01-29
CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY
ALUMNI HOLD SMOKER

The University of California Alumni
Association held its fifth annual meet
ing last night at the University Club.
1t was meeting of men and developed
into a smoker
Every fellow told some interesting ex-
perfenece of college life Bein, 10, told
one on George c. Pardee, now govern
or of California. Punning at that time
1903. was very prevalent. 1t was the
custom to stand the offending fellow on
ais head. Pardee was particularly Of
fensfye- One time he made fearfully
bad pun and three or four students took
MIN, held him up, lowered him slowly,
while another fellow brought a nearby
IRE BUCKET and Pardee was lowered into
1t. When he got up he remarked:
DO YOU know. fellows. when I saw
tha bucket I turned pale
he was turned up again
The Officers are Morris Bein. 10 re-
elected president; Walter Callen. 81
wee president. and R P Tolman, 'O2
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Washington times., 1905-01-29
Literary Society Active.

The Literary Society is continuing its
good work, and at its regular meetings
some interesting papers are read A
move is IN contemplation for the chaI-
longing of the various literary societies
Of Boston, Philadelphia. and Baltimore
to d series Of debates upon questions
to be agreed upon. This move is taken
with great favor by toe members. and
the men are anxious TO compete for
places. The debate held last week upon
the question. Resolved. That wife beat
ing in the District of Columbia is jus
tifable," was ably upheld bv w. c. Sui
Ivan ard I. J. Cosigan for the affi-ma-
tive, and J. ]. Brosnan ard J. b. Hort
gan for the negative.
After q somewhat lengthy discussion.
the judges. consisting of Col. Mathew
Brady, Francis Smith. and II. Wheatley.
decided that the negative had won.
The Washington times., 1905-01-29
KNIGHTS OF MAcCAREES
IN INAUGURAL PARADE

Col O. w Hammond, of the Uniform
Rank, knights OF the Maccabees. who
has charge OF all the arrangements OF
the order for the participation in the
inaugural parade. has contracted for a
band for the occasion. and rented Golden
Rule Hall. 430 Ninth Street northwest, 10
quarter the visiting sir knights and TO
be used as headquarters for the Macca-
bees in general.
1t is anticipated that there will $50 or
800 sir knights in uniform in the line of
march Colonel Hammond Is receiving
the loyal and undivided support, of W.
S. Schley division, No. I, under com
mand OF Capt w w Burch, and
Brightwood division, No. 3, under COM
mand of Capt F. r. Corners, and the
members Of the order in general The
two divisions will hold joint euchre
party on February . at Golden Rule
Hall.
AT the last review of National Tent
No. l. the work eff the Uniform Rank
was Endorsed. and other tents and hives
are taking the same action
The Washington times., 1905-01-29
HIRAM CHAPTER, R. A.,
ELECTS NEW OFFICERS

At stated convocation held Monday
evening, Hiram Chapter, r. A, elected
the following officers:
Ebenezer Ellis. e. II. priest: Julius
Ulke, 1r., king; William w Stevens,
scribe; Alva s. Taker, secretary Ge-
elected; George W. Linkins, treasurer
(re-eiected)- The following officers
were appointed: William H McCray,
captain of the host; Laird l. Neal.
principal sojourner; Eugene c.. Harbour,
Royal Arch captain; Albert Lake. mas
ter third vail; Charles H Hyland. mas
ter second vail; George II. Emmons.
jr. master first vail; Sidney F. Adams,
sentinel; Guy W. A. Camp. organist
Proxies 10 the Grand r. A. Chapter.
William H McCray. Laird L. Neal. and
Eugene G. Harbour.
The retiring high priest, Mark F. Fin
ley, Installed the new officers. and a
SMOKER followed, which was enjoyed
by large number of companions The
report of the finance committee showed
the chap pier to be in fatteriug condi-
ton
The Washington times., 1905-01-29
The Minstrel Club.

The Minstrel Club, which will make
its first performance an exceedingly
rich one on February %, has elected its
officers. as follows:
President John J. German; secretary
j Cassen Howard; musical director.
Matt Horne and interlocutor, E. P
Harrington y competent chorus is
being trained. and from the galaxy of
talent winch President German has
gathered around him il is 2 good con-
lecture that this organization will rank
witt. the best burnt cork artists in the
city.
W. T. Murphy wl.o perhaps IS as good
as any IN the city. has signified his in
teation CT assisting the new club
4 decided innovation has been secured
III the persons of Pete Becker and Paul
Hines. two local lads who are giving
much promise. They have sweet voices.
ara are very clever comedians
The next smoker viii be given on
February 9. and the affair is in the
hands Of Arthur j. May, chairman of
9 the smoker committee. This viii be the
I third of the season. and the talent that
has been secured assures the members
a coed and enjoyable evening.
The Washington times., 1905-01-29
BUSINESS ALUMNI
WILL HOLD REUNION

The annual reunion by the alumni
association OF the Business High School
viii be held at Rauscher's on the even
ing of Friday. February Il.
DR.. Cheesman a. Herriek. director of
the High School OF Commerce. OF Phila-
delph1a, has accepted an invitation from
the association to make the principal
address Of the evening. Commissioner
mcfarland VIII also be among the
speakers.
The addresses win be iTterspersed with
vocal and instrumental music and fol-
lowing the formal program buffet
supper viii be served Darcing VII con-
clude the features of the evening.
The Washington times., 1905-01-29
M'KENDREE BROTHERHOOD
ELECTS IT'S OFFICER:

The McKendree Brotherhood Club
was organized at McKendree Methodist
Episcopal Church, Friday evening. with
a membership OF 10 The following Of
ficers were elected:
President. s. T. Covert. vice presi-
dent, Bayard X Gibson; warden, Rob
ert L Middleton; chaplain. the Rev E.
l. Hubbard; secretary. DR. R. w.
Frischk0rn; treasurer, J. V Craig.
The brotherhood viii meet regularly
on the second and fourth Wednesday
evenings at the church.
The Washington times., 1905-01-29
WILL PREACH TO ORDER
OF SONS OF j0NADAB

Unity Council. No. 2. ]. O. S. J., met
in regular session Wednesday night at
MeIford Han r. Emmett Brien, of Hope
Council, acted as worthy chief. After
the regular routine of business. the
standing committee made a favorable
report.
c. Hendricks took a fashlight picture
Of the members present. At this meet
ing three new members were initiated;
Frank Fl. Ourand, Clifford E. Harrison
and c. E. Baird. The second degree was
given William NJ Gondzales the same
night
g. T.. Oura,id extended a special fnvi-
tation to attend the Zion Lutheran
Church Sunday, February 5. when the
Rev c. F. Beigner viii preach a sermon
to the Independent Order Sons of iona
The Washington times., 1905-01-29
MARINE BAND WILL
GIVE USUAL CONCERT

The United States Marine Band Or
chestra will give a concert tomorrow
afternoon at the navy yard. Following
is the program:
March. Nit Bomber und Granaten',
----------.- Blise
Overture, Merry Wives of Wind
Character Picture, .'Blumengcfiues-
ter Won Blon
Grand Fantasia, .'Lohengrin' -. Wagner
Waltz, Southern Roses" ..........S Strauss
Two Movements from Symphony.
Rural Wedding 1890. GoIdmark
a. Intermezzo, Bridal Song" (Alle-
gretto)
b. Scherzo. .-serenade'' Gallo. Mod
ScherZando).
Grand March, .'Hongroise'' -Berlio2
The Washington times., 1905-01-29
The Lecture Committee.

The lecture committee has been busy,
ard offers a superb set Of names as lee
tuners The chairman, DR.. w. 3. Daily,
is 20 be congratulated on the fact that
William Eleroy Curtis will lecture on
February .. on The Japanese Side OF
the War. Aside from the fact that
Mr. Curtis has Travelled extensively and
has written letters to nearly ali OF the
large papers in America. he mas given
the matter Of the Russo-9apanese war
deep thought. He has been with the peo-
pie in both countries and has made
studies in the two countries SO that he
20 the subject thoroughly ac-
d. He Is an able tallser, and IN
him Carroll feels that man
)rthy of the effort has beer Sc
He VIII draw, from the indica-
ow. the largest crowd that has
eyer attended lecture at Carroll InstI-
tute
The Washington times., 1905-01-29
MT. VERNON COUNCIL
iNSTALLS OFFICERS

At regular meeting of Mount Vernon
Council. No. 10. Jr O. L. A. NJ. the fol-
lowing officers were installed by P. S. G.
Henry F. Steele: Jr. P. c. Wendell Coop
e-:
Councillor, Victor A Pyles; vice corr
cilor, Edward D Smoot; recording SEQ
rotary. John E. Snallwood (tlird term
assistant recording secretary, Henry f.
The Washington times., 1905-01-29
SONS OF PRINCETON
WILL HOLD BANQUET

The Princeton Alumni, Association for
The District of Columbia and Southern
States will hold its annual meeting and
banquet at Rauscher's on the evening
OF February 1e
Prominent members of the Princeton
faculty viii be present TO address the
association. successful meeting is an
ticipated.
The Washington times., 1905-01-29

proposes visiting the city in few days
to select headquarters for the members
of the association. and to complete ar
langements for what he prophes1es VIII
be the star meeting Of the association.
A call will be made shortly to all the
readers and eiocutionists of the District
of Columbia, TO form local orsanlza-
ton. which may upon application unite
with TIE national body.
The Washington times., 1905-01-29
READINGS AND MUSIC
FOR BLIND PEOPLE

Readings and music in the reading
room for the blind OF the Library of
Congress have been arranged as follows:
Tuesday, dramatic reading by Mrs.
Elizabeth Orr Williams: Thursday. VIC
lin and piano recital by Mrs. Rose Max
well Dickey and Miss Ellen Wheatley !;
Saturday. lecture by a. w Thomas
The Washington times., 1905-01-29
TRIBE OF BEN HUR
GIVES ENTERTAINMENT

Washington Court No l, Tribe of Ben
Hur. met last Thursday evening in
Schmidt's Hall. near the corner of
Ninth and f Streets, and held an enter
tatnment for the Arst time within six
months delightful musical program
was rendered.
The object OF the meeting was to re-
vive interest in the organization.
The Washington times., 1905-01-29
PLAN f1IDWINTER ENTERTAINMENTS

Steele Ge-electeD. financial secretary.
Edward d. Schwenck: treasurer. Will
lam H. Pyles (le-eleeted); warden, J. A
Hargate; con-, John II Gibson: inside
sentinel. James Oates; outside senti-
mel. James s Espey; trustees, Henry F.
Steele, James \. Nerves, William NJ
Bobb
The council has on the roll go mem
bers
The Washington times., 1905-01-29

The. bowling league continues it's ac-
tive life. and has about half finished its
schedule. K is hoped that enough money
will be realized from the minstrel per-
Torrance TO enable the buying OF new
alleys. mach-needec hing at the in
stiIute
The Washington times., 1905-01-29
In the Gymnasium.

The gymnasium members, whose bas-
ketbaI1 teams, both first and second
have been achieving such splendid re-
suits of late, have determined on Febru-
airy IS as the date for their dance. The
affair will be held at the Carroll 1nsti-
tute Eall, and as the purpose is not only
to assist the members financially. but
to furnish recreation and an apprecia-
ton Of their good work, the various
committees are working zeaiously.
The Washington times., 1905-01-29

The banquet committee. under the
leadership of Henry w. Sohon. will hold
its first meeting today at o'clock The
Indictment weather OF the past week has
forced the committee to call off several
meetings that were scheduled for the
week The committee numbers twenty
five in all. and from this number the va
rious subcommittee will be appointed
The list of speakers has not yet been
made out, but good list is in contem-
plation. The date has been set for Feb
ruary q. but the place has not finally
been determined upon.
New-York tribune., 1905-08-05
PILE TIES UP FERRIES.
Heap Of Trouble for Lozcer Man.
haitian Shipping.

thirty-foot pile made plenty of trouble in the
neighborhood of the Battery yesterday, and caused
a general mix-up of ferries and shipping at the
southern end OF Manhattan Island. The pile was
one which was to be used in the new east slip of
the Staten Island ferry, which is being repaired.
1t drifted in the afternoon. and first heard
Of it again was when the Governors Island ferry
boat Hancock bumped her nose against It as she
trying to get in her slip
The pile firmly caught in the Slip the ends
stuck on either side, preventing the Hancock from
getting in. hawser was attached to it finally,
and the Hancock tried pull it out the hawser
broke. Another rope attached to the big log,
and this time it the pile which broke cracking
in the middle One end was loosened. however,
and the tide promptly carried 1t through the
rack of the slip. and 1t poked it's end between the
rudder and the propeller of the cutter Calumet,
lying in the dock.
Then the revenue cutter Hudson took matters IN
hand, and pulled both the Calumet and the pile
into the bay. In the mean time the cutter Man
haitian which is duty up the East River, came
home, and, being unable to land in her own dock
because of the obstruction, put in at the slip Of
the Staten Island ferry.
This blocked the Slip. and the New-York bound
Robert Garret, OF the Staten Island ferry, was
unable to make her slip.
The congestion of boats off the Battery caused
a deal of trouble, the Sound steamers were
passing at the time and the homeward bound
crowds thickest The Staten Island ferry
house became jammed with angry and uncom-
Portable persons.
New-York tribune., 1905-08-05
AMERICAN JESUITS FOR MANILA.
Spanish Professors in University To Be
Replaced.

Following cut the policy Of the Church, the heads
of the Jesuits in this country have decided TO re-
place the Spanish professors in the University of
Manila and the Athenaum with American Jesuits.
From time 10 time the ripest scholars the order has
IN this country VIII be there until the insitu-
tons are completely in control of Americans. In
line with this policy, Father Thomas j. Cannon
provincial Of the Jesuits for the New York Mary
land Province has ordered the Rev. Dennis J.
Lynch, Of St Francis Xayiers, for years associated
with Father Wynne in the editing OF ''The Messen-
ger" the Athsnaum.
Father Lynch is regarded one of the best schol-
the order has in the East. He is a New Yorker
He will take with him several younger priests from
other houses throughout the country. Father Lynch
is 10 be succeeded by Father James Conway, who
has had charge of the theological conferences for
secular priests in the archdiocese.
Another important announcement is the creation
OF the Office OF moderator of studies for Eastern
province. The Rev. William s. Clark, S. J.. of
Baltimore viii be the first to hold this important
Office. The duties Of the moderator viii 10 visit
si the institutions of the order in this province
and make a thorough investigation of the curri-
culum in each.
New-York tribune., 1905-08-05
IT VAS NOT DYNAMITE.
AU but Police Station Cat Scared bu
Mysterious Suit Case.

suit case supposed TO be full of dynamite,
with fuses sticking out, excited the police of the
West 47th-st station yesterday 1t was treated
very respectfully until Captain Gallagher.
screwing up his courage, opened the case and
found a pair Of Shoes suit of clothes and some
underwear.
Daniel Campbell. Of No. 400 East 4Sth-st..
entered the station bearing the suit case Copper
wires, uninsulated stuck out where the lock was
missing.
I've got a suit case full of dynamite here" he
said.
Immediately everybody, except the station cat,
beat hasty retreat The cat wasn't afraid.
for she walked up to the suit case and rubbed
against it as If she liked dynamite. Presently
the captain, gaining courage, tore the sides OF
the case apart, and the shoes suit and under
wear fell out. The captain and the cat laughed
as Campbell explained that there was trouble
1n his house because Of a change Of janitorg.
When the suit case was found at the door of
the new lantoT's rooms Campbell thought 1t was
fun Of dynamite TO kill the new janitor.
New-York tribune., 1905-08-05
NO MONEY FOR INDIAN SCHOOLS.
With End of Tribal Government Education
for Redskins of Five Tribes Will Cease.

Washington, Aug. 4-AIr. Ryan. Acting Secretary
Of the Interior has decided that appropriations for
the maintenance of Indian tribal schools in Indian
Territory must cease on March 4 next, when the
tribal government for the Ave civilized tribes
ceases. The decision is announced in letter to
the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, in response to
letter from that officer asking to be advised as
to the length of time for which contracts should
be made with Ct<ctaw boarding school super
intendents
in his letter the Secretary refers to the depart
ments effort TO secure legislation looking TO the
continuance Of the schools and TO the failure of
Congress to consider favorably the recommenda-
ton. He said:
Realizing the deplorable condition in educational
affairs that would surely follow such action the
attention of Congress invited TO the necessity
of afordng ADEQUATE relief to the school children
of the several tribes during the period following
the dissolution of the tribal governments and the
creation of expected Statehood a special provi-
sion to meet the eXigency was suggested. Congress
having failed TO legisate on the subject, the de-
partment is powerless 10 afford redress Unless
Congress sees fit to pass bin approprating mon
for the continuance of the tribal schools after
the dissolution of the tribal governments. these
schools viii OF necessity close March T. 1906
and therefore no contracts with the Choctaw
boarding school superintendeuts should be made to
extend beyond that period.
New-York tribune., 1905-08-05
LAUGH At INJURED NAN
Machine Speeds ON, to Wreck a
Wagon.

BeIleville n. j.. Aug. A (SpeciaD.~A big red au-
tomobie which passed along Mill-st. in this town,
at terrific speed to-day struck bcyclist severely
injurng him, and also hit a wagon smashing
the vehicle and badly frightening the occupants
a woman and three children.
After each accident instead OF halting the
machine, the driver increased his speed and got
away before any one could learn his number.
The bicyclist injured was John Hazard OF NO.
81 Palliser-ave., Passaic. He crossed the Second
River bridge and rode at moderate rate down
the incline the Belleville side of the span.
AS he reached Mill-st. the automobile suddenly
appeared around a bend in the road. going at
great speed. The big machine struck and tossed
him twenty feet. He unconscious when
picked UP and his wheel was wrecked. James
McDermott who keeps a store at Mill and
Bridge sts., says the occupants of the auto
mobile, two men and woman. laughed when
the machine struck Hazard
McDermott picked up the man and carried
him to his store where DR.. Holder found that
his left shoulder blade broken his right jaw
was injured and that he was injured internally.
The injured man unconscious for over an
hour.
The wagon struck from the Home of
Orphans of Odd Fellows, at North Arlington. A
woman connected with the home, with three
children, driving along Mll-st. in the Mont
gonery district. when the machine struck the
vehicle and smashed it. The occupants were
badly shaken UP and bruised.
New-York tribune., 1905-08-05
ROBBERY AND Arson.
Police and Fire Marshal InUesti-
eating the Storg.

An incendiary fire and an attempt at robbery
took place yesterday morning in the apartment
OF Isaac Cohen, on the second floor OF the FIVE
story tenement house at No 1854 5th-ave.
Police Captain Brennan and four detectives of
the East 104th-st station are working on the
case, and the fire marshal has been asked TO
investigate.
Shortly before II O'Clock Mrs Cohen went to
the ground floor to call friends. She told
Captain Brennan that IN less than ten minutes
she went upstairs again and found the dining
room door. which she lad left unlocked, locked
She shook it and It was opened from the inside
and man tried to grab her diamond earrings
from her ears. Mrs. Cohen screamed and the
man ran back into the fat and escaped down
the fire escape.
Mrs. Cohen rushed into the fat and In the
parlor found the furniture piled in the centre
of the room and afre From the odor, kerosene
had been poured over it. A fire alarm was
sent in, but before the firemen arrived the fire
had been exunguished. Further investigation
showed that the fat had been ransacked from
end TO end. Every drawer in every dresser and
closet had been pulled out and the contents
strewn about the floor.
The man who attempted TO rob her Mrs
Cohen described as youn-r blond and wearing
a light suit Cohen believes that the man is q
member OF the Madison-ave gang so called
which infests the neighborhood
New-York tribune., 1905-08-05
EVEN POLICEMEN KEPT AWAKE.
Fitzsimmons's Comp:.ny's Rehearsals Disturb
Slumbers Of Tired Patrolmen.

For the last two .eeks the resrves Of the first
platoon in the West 47thst. station, who sleep in
the dormtory there between a. m. and p. nl
have been deprived of their slumbers by the din
that has been made every morning by members of
the theatrical company. headed by Robert
FitZsimmons, the pugilist. and his wife, who are
rehearsng in Arios Hall. next door. The babel of
singing, speaking and angry and sarcastic COM
ment, beloved by the director. begins about 8
o'clock just the reserves dropping off to
Sleep continues till noon. and is resumed in the
afternoon The result is that the patrolmen get no
sleep
When the rehearsers first troubled them the re-
tried throwing old shoes at the side of the
hall, in effort to quiet the rehearsal, but this
was of no avail Thursday Patrolmen Patrick
Lenahan and Peter McEEtee. who had been with
out sleep for two days. were sent ask the play
not to be violent in their work. When the
two patrolmen approached the hall they saw Fitz-
simmons with two huge dogs in the doorway of
the hall Then it occurred to them that they
didn't want to object, after all, and that they
could stand the noise rather than offend the ex-
prizefghter. So they went back to their beds and
decided to grin and bear 1t.