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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-24
Minstrel Club Entertains.

There was a large audience in attend
ance last night at the Carroll Institute nan
to witness the first performance OF the re-
Gently reorganized Carroll Institute Minstrei
Club. The program was under the dlrec-
ton of Mr.. M. E. Horne, with MI. EDWARD
P. Harrington as interlocutor. The end
men, John J. German, AL. S. Fennell, Harry
Shackelford and D. E. Council, Kept the
audience in continuous good humor. Harry
Shackelford, who sang Down On the
Brandywine," was encored time and again.
AL. Fennen also made hit with the song
I'm So Dizzy John German sang
There's a Dark Man Coming With Bum
de-" Coax Me- was the selection sung
by D. E. Connell. DR.. Robert ]. Green,
assisted by Master Pete Becker, sang The
Song 1 Heard One Sunday Morn Master
Becker also sang "In the Village by the
Sea-" Mr.. Andrew Cummings, bass SOLO.
ist, sang selection entitled Tell Me Inat
Beautiful Story" Messrs. Jerome Desio,
Joe Meegan, Dennis Sweeney and Master
Paul Hines also gave catchy songs.
The troupe embraces the following mem
bers: ]. A. Haloran, John Mellon, MAT
thew Lepley, Owen Hart, Jerome Deslo,
Dennis E. Sweeney, Harry Shackelford, j..
E. Tenley, John j. Fuller, William Craw-
ford, Andrew Cummings, Paul Hines, 1r.;
Peter Becker jr.; D. E. Council, j. Z. Col
Inns, j. J. German. ]. c. Howard, Frank
Kerr, P. E. McCarten, DR.. r. ]. Green, j.
F. Meegan and AL. 8. Fennell, jr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-24
GYMNAsEIU AND A BALL.
Good Time at Semi Annual Affair of
Columbia turn Verein.

The semi-annuaiH gymnastic exhibition
and bali Of the5C Columbia Turn verein was
held Wednesday evening at the hall OF the
association, Pennsylvania avenue and 3D.
street southeast. It was largely attended
and proved SUCCESS.
The exhibition was Participated In by
forty boye ransingrtn age from six to four
teen years, sixteen ssirls from six to four
teen years and sixteen young men. The
smaller boys, aktired in dark blue trousers
with white stripes and white shirts trimmed
in red. held the attention of the spectators
by tug of war, aspotato race and q one
legged race, high, bnck and broad jumping:
The girls. dressed in blue blouses and
boomers trimmed In white. with red and
white sashes, gave calfsthenic drill and
an exhibition in racing and low buck ana
broad jumping.
The young men performed collective
dumb-bell drill and gave individual exhl-
billions on the horizontal and parallel pars
and the German horse" The program OF
the evening was concluded with a series
of ladder pyramids. There were no prizes
offered, the work of the students pelng es-
sentiaIly an exhibition of their progress.
Following the exhibition dancing was IN
dulged in until late hour.
The classes are under the instruction OF
Prof. H. Alvin Schmidt, who is assisted IN
the ladies' and girls classes by MISS Lena
NJ. Schultz.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-24

Walter F. Hewett, through Attorneys
Lambert and Baker, has filed an amended
and supplemental bill against William r,
Lapham and others in the proceedings here
tofore instituted for the purpose of enjoin-
Ing the sale of the News. local tri-daily
publication, and for the appointment of a
receiver TO wind up the affairs of an alleged
partnership between Hewett and Lapham In
connection with the publication mentioned.
by the supplemental bill Mr.. Hewett alleges
that subsequent to the filing of his suit and
Cetore the court acted in granting an in
Junction Lapham undertook TO make an ar
rangement whereby, II is claimed the title
OF the paper was changed to THE Latest
News, in an effort. it is charged to defeat
the rights of the complainant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-24
DR.. osler's Rule Of Usefulness.

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
DR.. Osler of the Johns Hopkins Univer-
sity, who in his farewell address stated that
as a rule all the bright lights in science
had fully developed in early life, will no
doubt stir up the critics to a high degree
There is one subject in which fully agree
with the doctor, viz: That the medical
colleges are now producing more incompe-
tent physicians than ever before. Not as
a med1co, but as layman who has made
partial research, find that of all the
professions the medical section has made
less progress In the last century than any
OF the others. Why this is SO l cannot ex
plain. 1t Is an old saying that If you can
not make anything else out of your boy
make him doctor, for one reason if no
other, they bury all their mistakes. 1 do
not agree with the learned professor on
other subjects, however No fact can be
palmer than this: 1t is impossible to Judge
correctly Of the genius or intellectual abil-
1ty Of the mature man by the indications
OF early manhood Some of the most emf
nent men Of all ages were remarkable only
for their dullness in early life. Sir Isaac
Newton in his early life SO inattentive
to study that he was classed as a block
head. When the Dublin schoolmaster at
tempted to educate Richard Brinsley Sheri-
dan he pronounced him an incorrigible
Ounce, who would in later years develop an
idiot. Goldsmith was also dull in early
manhood, SO were Gibbon, Shakespeare
OdNy anu DTyuen. w men BefZe1uS, the
eminent Swedish chemist left the university
the words indifferent in behavior and of
doubtful hope" were scored against his
name. Walter Scott In early manhood had
the credit of having the thickest skull in
the college. Milton and Swift were also
remarkable in their early life for their stu
pidity. The father of the great Isaac Bar
row used to say that If 1t pleased the Crea-
tor to take from him any of his children
he hoped it would be Isaac. Clavius, the
great mathematician of his time, was SO
stupid in early manhood that his teachers
could make nothing of him until they tried
him in geometry. DR.. Scott, the common
tator, could not compose theme in early
manhood, and even at later age Dr.
Clarke, after incredible effort, failed to
commit to memory a few stanZas. One of
the chief justices of this country was, in
early manhood, so deficient in his studies
that he could not form a simple compost
ton Take, for instance the late Presidents
Abraham Lincoln, Johnson. Grant, Garfield
and Mckinley. Did they mature into states
men in early life? Enter with me into the
United States Senate and examine the brain
power Of that body and you will find that
the balance is largely in favor of men who
have passed the three score milestone.
Labor and patience are the wonder work
ers of mantle wand by whose magic
touch he changes dross into gold, deformity
into beauty, the desert into a garden and
the ignorant youth into the venerable sage.
o. T. BEAUMONT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-24
TRIBUTE TO MEMORY.
Resolutions Of Medal Of Honor Men
Upon Death Of L. g. Estes.

At>a meeting Of the Medal Of Honor Le-
gion, with Gen. Cecil Clay presiding, ana
Mr. Alexander Scott, adjutant general Oh
the legion, as secretary. resolutions were
adopted in respect to the memory OF Gen.
Llewellyn g. Estes, whose funeral TOOK
place yesterday as told in The Star. The
resolutions recite that in the record OF
our compa triot, so suddenly ended, that OF
a tried and trusted soldier Of this repub-
lie, whose valor tested on more than one
hundred occasions in the fire of battle, en-
titled him to a place among the braVest OF
the brave, has, to human view, been
brought to an untimely close. We mourn
the loss of tried and true comrade, wnos
in all positions. from that Of the private
in the ranks to that of commander IN has-
ardous, desperate enterprise, proved him
self leader among men. patriot free
from everything not based upon love o,
country and of liberty; and one whose loyal
example should be held sacred by all VINO
served in the same cause and scenes anu
handed down to the youth OF the iano as
worthy of emulation in times OF peace as
well as In those Of strife.
I'VE respectfully tender to the family OF
our deceased compatriot the sympathy
which In times of such bereavement al
ways arises in the minds of those asso.
ciated with the departed in hours OF trial
and danger-that of loving hearts, loyal TO
the memory of him who has been mustered
out of the worlds service, and has in the
Great Beyond joined that innumerabie
army which once offered their all upon their
country's altar.
The resolutions are signed by Col. M
Emmett Urell, Charles F. Rand and Major
Henry Romeyn, committee of the Medal OF
Honor Legion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-24
CLEANING THE STREETS.
Commissioner West Satisfied as to Pay.
ing for Work.


ing for Work.
Commissioner West said this morning
he Is satisfied the regular appropriation
for the cleaning of streets by hand with
out contract can be properly and legally
utilized to pay for the cleaning of mud,
slush, snow and ice from the roadway of
Pennsylvania avenue. Auditor Garrison
also today again declared that in his opin-
lon there will be no difficulty encountered
In paying for the work from the regular
street cleaning appropriation. He said,
however, that the snow and ice appropria
ton could not be used for the purpose
The roadway of the avenue needed clean
ing. 1t Is declared, and since there was
large accumulation of dirt and mud on top
or the ice, the whole mass of frozen mater
1al had to be taken up. 1t is believed by
the District officials that the controller OF
the treasury will not question that this
work can be properly paid for out of the
regular street cleaning fund. In the event
the controller should determine otherwise,
however, there might be some trouble in
getting the funds for the work.
Supt. Stidham of the street cleaning de-
partment had large force of men at work
cleaning the mud and slush from the
streets on Capitol Hill where the paraders
will assemble for the inaugural parade. 1t
Is stated that 1t will not be possible to
clean all the streets Of Washington In time
Gent funds to do this, and the time is
limited. The streets running into the ave-
nue. from the north and south will be
cleaned of mud and slush to a certain dis
stance from the avenue line, in order that
the route of the parade may present
slightly appearance and afford dry stand
ing room for the crowds on the sides of
the streets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-24
Reception by P. E. O. Chapter.

Chapter "a" P. E. O., gave a reception
to the parents of the members and to other
friends of the society Wednesday evening
at the residence of the Misses Holmes, OF
1st street northeast. Every one present
was decorated with little Ratchet in
honor of Washngtons birthday anniver-
sary.
Capt. Thomas H. Mckee, former journal
clerk of the House of Representatives., who
was present gave some "reminiscences of
his army life, including references to his
experience of two years in Libby prison.
Commander A P. Tasker of the G. A. R.,
Mr.. James NJ. Holmes and DR.. George H.
La Fetra also spoke briefly.
The traditional cherry tree was brought
in and each guest, after being blindfolded,
tries to chop off, as many cherries as pos
sible Mrs La Fetra and Mr.. Sans were
the successful contestants. The social hour
closed with patriotic songs and refresh
ments. ...,..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-24
Simon Wolf to Lecture.

Sunday next at 3 O'Clock Simon Wolf
will deliver a lecture for the Hebrew Lit
erary Society at the Pythan Temple, 1O12
9th street northwest, on the subject 1.-The
Jewish Immigrant and His Duties as an
American Citizen
Mr.. Wolf has made this question study
and Is the author of a book on the subject.
The Hebrew Literary Society was organ
lied three months ago by the Russian and
Roumanian contingency of the local He
brew population. Its object Is the dis
semination of thought and knowledge
among their brethren who did not enjoy a
fair opportunity Of educating themselves in
their respective native countries. The Off
GERS of the society are as follows: Jas.
l.. Topper, president; Louis Cohen, vice
president; M. Stein, recording secretary; j.
Heroes, financial secretary, and L. Finger,
sergeant-a arms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-24
CHANGES IN THE SCHOOLS.
Appointments, designations, Promo
lions and Transfers.

The board OF education at its meeting at
the Franklin building last evening, passed
vote Of thanks to Mr.. w. v. Cox for
the presentation to the Emery School build
ing Of cabinet of building stones and
marbles collected by the late Mr.. Matthew
G.. Emery, after whom the building is
named.
''The Oral Lesson in Hygiene" was placed
on the supplementary list Of text books.
Changes in the public schools were an
nounced and approved as follows:
Appoint-Albert P. Childs, substitute
Janitor; Mary A. Dilger, to first grade.
Accept resignation of Louise L. Randall,
teacher at $7O0 per annum
Promote-I. B. Leesnitzer, from $3.50 to
500 per annum; L. A. McNally, from $500
to $3.50 per annum; NJ. p Bradshaw, from
$3.50 to $500 per annum; ]. E. Brown, from
first to second grade; E. M. Van Doren,
from 1926 to $3.50 per annum; E. G. Hen
derson. from $500 to 1925 per annum.
Transfer-Edth Church, from fourth to
third division.
Frances M. Moore and Elma Lamb have
been granted leave of absence.
The foregoing changes take effect March
1, 1905.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-24
Claims Damage to House.

August Donath has instituted proceedings
at law In the Supreme Court of the District
of Columbia against the Philadelphia, Bal
timore and Washington Railroad Company
and the New York Continental Jewell Fill
tration Company to recover damages in the
sum of 5000. Mr.. Donath informs the court
that he owns a house on LIST street between
D and E streets northeast, and that in the
construction of the tunnel on LIST street by
the defendants earth has been thrown up In
such a way as to practically block the door
way to the house. Further, it is charged
that the street is blocked SO as to prevent
the passage of vehicles to the house of the
plaintiff. The latter is represented by At
torneys Ralston and Siddons and II. Win
ship Wheatley.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-24
Sons of America Give Reception.

A reception to the visiting executive COM
mittee of the National Camp of the Patrl-
otto Order Sons of America. followed by an
entertainment, was given last night by 10
cal Camp No. 6 at the hal 2O9 Pennsyl-
vania avenue southeast. The program IN
cluded an address by MI. Clarence r.
Huth, past national president on patriot
ism, his topic being "In the Vanguard OF
the Nations" He said the order of T. o. g.
of A. inculcated patriotic principles In its
members and that the efforts of Gen.
George Washington in the revolution were
the first important steps toward putting
the United States in the vanguard OF the
nations of the world.
Others on the program were Miss Susie
Duffy, who gave a plano selection: Mr.
Barnaby Clark, eccentric musician; songs
by Mr. j. w. Burdette and violin selec-
ton by Mr.. E. Holiday. The committee,
which is composed of Mr.. W. Fl. Tilton or
Trenton. N j.; Mr.. F. E. Stees of Philadei-
phia Pa; w. E. Valiant of Laurel, Del,
and Clarence F. HUH of Philadelphia, is
making a visiting tour of the camps in this
vicinity,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-24
DEATH OF MAI. DowNTAIN.
Pension Office Employe Succumbs tt
Disease-Remains Cremated.

The remains of the late Major Downtain
were cremated yesterday afternoon at Lees
undertaking establishment Immediately after
funeral services in the chapel connected with
the establishment, Rev. Dr. Frank M. Brfs-
tol officiating. Major Downtain was an en-
ploye of the pension bureau and had been in
Ill health fer several months. He left this
city about two months ago, and after spend
ing few weeks at his old home in West
Virginia, in the hope of recuperating his
strength. he was taken to Lakeland, Fla.
The change of climate did not have the de-
sired effect. however, and death came few
days ago.
Major Downtain was sixty-two years Of
age and was son of the late Rev. William
Downtain, prominent Methodist minister
of West Virginia. His son, w. s. Downtain.
and two daughters, Mrs. w. A. Ohley Of
Charleston, w. Va, and Miss Madelon
Downtain, survive him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-24
Each Incurs Fine of $40.

Samuel Ward and Belle Winfield, colored.
stood before the judge of the Police Court
today as alleged Migrants because COM
plant was made that they had been sleep
ing in a vacant house on 4th street south
east.
''They have been coming in there late at
night and disturbing me- said an elderly
colored woman, who lives in the house ad-
joining that in which the defendants had
been sleeping.
us that alp the court inquired
And" answered the witness, they built
a fire In the stove Sunday night
Sam explained his connection with the af-
fair, but his companion had nothing to
say. They were each fined $40, and were
ordered to spend a month on the farm UNI
less the fines were paid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-24
Repairnnen at Work,

gang of repairmen was sent out by
the surface division of the District Engineer
department this afternoon to put the pave
ment of the roadway of Pennsylvania ave-
nue., the sidewalks along the street and the
plumbing appurtenances in the parks in
proper condition for Inauguration day. This
afternoon the repairmen were engaged in
melting the frozen material in the low area
sewer cut along the south side of Pennysl-
vanta avenue between 18th and 18th streets,
and tomorrow the repavng of this cut will
be commenced. The posts to which the
ropes will be attached Inauguration day
will also be placed in position along the
sidewalks of Pennsylvania avenue tomor-
row.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-24
ELECT OFFICERS.
Sons Of American Revolution in An
nUal Session.

The following is a list Of the officers az
elected at the annual meeting of the Dis
trict Of Columbia Society of the Sons of the
American Revolution. held February %,
1905. at Rauscher's: President, William
Hamilton Bayly: vice presidents. Com
mander John H. Moore, Mr.. Philip Walker,
Mr.. Seth Shepard: recording secretary,
Mr.. Leon l.. L. French; corresponding Sec
rotary. Mr. William H. Pearce; treasurer,
Mr.. Philip r. Larner; registrar. DR.. Edwin
A. Hill: assistant registrar, Mr.. Paul
Brockett: librarian, Mr.. Zebina Moses; his
torfan. Mr.. Newton L. Collamer; chaplain,
Rev. Thomas s. Childs. p; d.
In addition eight new members were
elected to fill vacancies in the board of
management. as follows: Mr.. Thomas p.
Randolph, Mr.. Frederick d. Owen, Mr.. H.
p. r. Holt, Mr.. Francis E. Grice. Dr.
Charles w. Needham, DR.. Joseph Taber
Johnson, Col Frederick C. Bryan and DR..
David T. Day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-24
Moral and Religious Education.

Rev. DR.. Merrill E. Gates, chairman Of the
committee appointed to consider the resolu-
lions offered by Rev. DR.. Randolph H. Nc
Kim at conference of ministers and lay
men last Monday at the New Willard In
connection with the proposed Introduction
of moral and religious education in the local
public schools, has called meeting of his
committee for O'Clock tomorrow afternoon
in parlor No. of the Shoreham There will
be a careful discussion of the resolutions
and an attempt will be made to reach an
agreement of some kind.
If any agreement is reached DR.. Gates will
notify Hilary A. Herbert, chairman of the
citizens conference, and second general
meeting will be called to hear the report
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-24
Thirty Dollars for Assault,

John Banks, colored, was before the Po-
lice Court this morning upon charge OF
assault preferred by Policeman John c.
Calhoun of the fourth precinct and fine
of $50 entered, with the alternative of nine
ty days in Jail.
1t was alleged by the policeman that he
was assaulted by Banks on the bridge
spanning the James Creek canal, in the
southwest section of the city, and his hat
Knocked into the canal He dubbed Banks
into submission and sent him to the fourth
precinct station Banks denied the charge
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-24
Lucy Howes' Will.

BY the terms Of the will of Lucy Howes,
dated May 10, 1884, and filed for probate,
her estate is left to her husband, Horace H.
B. Howes, and her children and grandchil-
dren Horace H. B. Howes and John SWIM
dell, son-in-law of the testatrix, are
named executors.
The will of William Louis Hughes, dated
October 25, 1904 has also been filed for pro-
bate. His wife, Clara Isabella Hughes, is
the principal beneficiary. After her death
or remarriage the son and daughters of the
testator are to have the property Mrs.
Hughes and John C. Yost are named execu-
tors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-24
Said He Intended to Kill Himself.

A stranger in the city was found at Sth
street and Market space about $50 O'Clock
last night suffering from a dose of poison
He was taken to the Emergency Hospital,
where he gave his name as John Jones, his
age as thirty-one years and said he was
from Cleveland, Ohio. The sick man told
the doctors that he took the poison with
the intention of killing himself. but gave no
reason for wanting to die. He recovered
from the effects of the poison in short
time and was able to leave the hospital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-24
Permission for Railway Tracks

Upon the recommended ton of Assistant
Engineer Charles Fernald the Commission
ers have granted McMullen & McDermott,
contractors, permission to lay and operate
a narrow-guage railroad along Delaware
avenue northeast, from the site of the Sem
ate office building on G street to the union
station fill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-24
TUG Collides With Tug,

While the tugs of Commodore Sutton's
ice-breaking fleet were maneuvering off
Fort Foote Wednesday evening an extra
heavy part of the ice caused the George
town tug Edith G. Winship to sheer off
suddenly, and before she could be stopped
she struck the tug George w. Pride of
Alexandria a CHANGING blow in the stern.
breaking in the Joiner work above the deck
and doing some other minor damage. The
injury to the Pride did not in any way i'm
pair her efficiency for service The Win
ship was not damaged by the collision.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-24
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Funeral of Patrick Curtin.

Funeral services over the remains of the
late Patrick Curtin, messenger in the PEN
sion office, will be held tomorrow morning
at st. Josephs Church. Mr.. Curtin was a
native of County Glare, Ireland, and had
been a resident of Washington for many
years. He was veteran of the civil war
and was seventy-flve years old. He died
suddenly at his home, 329 It'll street north
east, yesterday morning. The funeral serv-
ices will be attended by a delegation from
the Grand Army.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-24
Guests of Gen. Harries

General George II. Harries gave a din
ner at the New Willard last night to Rep
resentatives Hemenway of Indiana and
Burkett Of Nebraska. who are soon to
enter the Senate. The other guests were
Speaker Cannon, Representative Benton
of Missouri, Representative Gardner Of
Michigan, Mr.. S. W. Woodward Mr. L. W.
Busbey, Mr.. E. c. Snyder and Mr.. N. O.
MessenRer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-24
1Sc. "Sweet Meadow" Petit Pois

121kc., $3.50 case. Extra Sifted Peas. 1Oc
zoo case. Sifted Early June Peas, for
case. Lima Beans for 25c., $3.50 case
tomatoes for &c, s1.45 case. Paragon
Corn, for 25c, $1.45 case. Monocacy Corn,
. for 25c., $1.90 case. Best Sugar cured
Hams, ll1sc Apples, 30c. PIX, $3.50 Dbl.
lbs Starch, 25c. Z lbs. Rice, Csc. lbs.
Prunes. 25c Pickles. SC. doz. Matches, 1Oc.
doz Forest City Soap 2Oc doz. Old Time
soap, Soc doz. 8 pkges. Corn Starch, 1Oc.
W. fe23-5t