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The Washington times., 1906-12-02

and the special guests OF the evening
were the members of Our Flag Chapter.
At the close Of the business meeting the
regent, Mrs John Paul Earnest. pre-
sented. in behalf of her chapter. "A gaveI
to Our Flag Chapter. The gavel was
made OF historic wood given the chapter
by + D. owen. The organizer and hrst
regent OF Our Flag Chapter, Mrs. A.
q. Wilkinson. accepted the gift with a
few appropriate remarks, While re-
freshments were being enjoyed, pa
triotic quotations were given by the
members of both chapters. Among
those present were Mrs, A. @. Wilkin-
son, Mrs. John Paul Earnest, AIRS.
Frank Cunningham. Mrs. Ellen s.
MUssey, District OF Columbia State
regent: and the State Vice Regent Mrs.
Howard L. Hodgklns. Mrs William
Van Zandt Cox, Miss Alice Griggs. Mrs.
Alexander h. Semmes. Miss Polklnhorn.
Mrs. Frank A. Wolff, Mrs. H. b. Pol
kinhorn, Miss Sara r. Jillson, Miss
Mary A. Emery, Miss Ramsey, Miss
Fanny L. Ramsey. Miss May F. Dun
cansOn. Mrs John Ritchie. Mrs, L. A
Hill. Mrs. Berkeley Ward, Mrs. Charles
5. Richardson, Mrs. Jessie p. Wood,
and Miss Hazel B. Witten.
The Washington times., 1906-12-02
Shining Star Church Club.

The Young Peoples Shining Star Club
of the Mt. Vernon Avenue Baptist
Church had a special sermon preached
TO them last week by the Rev. Daniel
Washington, pastor Of First Baptist
Church, Mt. Pleasant D. c. A large
crowd was present. The club was or
ganized seven years ago. and has a
membership of about I75. and is one of
the strongest Of this church
The following representatives, from
different clubs and organizations were
presetn at the services:
Mrs. Julia NJ. Layton, Miss Fannie
Waugh. and Mrs. S. Langhorn. Baptist
Woman's Missionary Society of the Dis
trict.
Mrs. Greene. Mrs. Gibson z. Pryor,
Vermont Avenue Baptist Missionary So
Ciety.
Mrs. Lettie Johnson. president. Silver
Leaf Club.
Mrs Annie Jenifer president, Pas
tors Aid Club of Mt Pleasant Baptist
Church
Mrs. Lucy Freeman, president, Rose
of Sharon Club.
Mrs. Agnes Washington. president
Rose of Sharon Club of Metropolitan
Baptist Church.
George Timus, superintendent. Yer
mont Avenue Sabbath School.
r. s. Banion. president OF Jr c. z.
Society, and a host of others.
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Legion Of Loyal Women.

The fourteenth anniversary of the
Legion of Loyal Women was celebrated
Monday evening by a banquet az the
hail. as Tenth street The tables were
beautifully decorated with chrysanthe-
NUNS Grace was said by the Rev. .Dr.
Couden, chaplain OF the House Of Repre-
sentat!ves. The president Mrs Mar
garet A. Knapp. welcomed the guests.
The guests were entertained with
speeches. quotations and songs. a fine
menu was served.
The speakers were DR. John Van
Schaick. DR. Couden, Capt NJ NJ
Lewis Major Perham. Mr.. Riley Mr.. M
Mccullough. Commander Faunce, DIT.
Johnson and Charles Gellette
Solo by Mrs. Hattie Roach. original
poem by Mrs. Della Perham. solo by
Miss Roach, and a poem by Mrs. J. G
Burnett.
The occasion was brought TO a close
by the audience singing God Be with
You"
The Washington times., 1906-12-02
Rechabites to Issue Calendar.

High Secretary Dovy, OF the lndepend-
ent Order OF Rechabites, has prepared
a Rechabite calendar. which is very
tastefuny decorated with emblems of
the order. and which bears the pic
lures of Past High Chief Ruler Moore,
High saCraIary D0Vy and High Leyite
Miss Wandan Vivian, for distribution
among the members of the order and
their friends
Fidelity Tent No. 1921, met Tuesday
evening at the residence Of ". c. Van
AIatre. 49 SeatOn street northwest, Mrs.
Walton, Miss Van MatTe. arthur Wood
land. n Elwyn Vowles, w. {. Van
Matre and Mrs. J. !. Bunch took part IN
the good Of the order exercises
Harmony Tent, No. 1920. held a meet
ing Tuesday evening. Miles L. Bailey
presided Interesting talks were had
from W. p. Mills. J. T. Rolf, !. D. Ten
nyson, Clarence J. Foster. and others.
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PAY HIGH FOR RIGHT LIGHT.

Diamond cutting IS probably the only
manufacturing Industry in this town
that can afford Il location in the heart
OF the financial district.
The workmanship here IS said 10 be
superior to that Of the Amsterdam and
Antwerp factories IL the mathematical
accuracy with which the facets of large
stones are cut. New York. consequent
ly. sends cut stones 10 Europe, besides
supplying the United States
To show their gems they need a clear,
steady light, which. IN the case OF natur-
al light IS afforded only by a northern
exposure Hence offices on the lower
side OF Maiden Lane cost % 10 . per
cent more than offices on the upper side
One house shows gems IN a room
draped with black velvet and lighted
with electricity It's natural light was
ruined by the erection Of a yellow brick
building on the opposite side Of the
street the reflection from which gives
an inferior cClOr 10 the purest stones
Maiden Lane rents are higher even
than Broadway rents, reaching 4l5 .
square foot per aunum for Ofnces just
above the ground fioOr.-Sew York sun
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unitv CIub Entertainment.

A very pleasant evening was spent by
the members and guests Of the Unity
Club at their Thanksgiving entertain
ment. on Wednesday evening last. at
their headquarters, so Sixth street
northwest The meeting opened with
piano solo by Miss Miriam Selah, ''oh,
Thou Sublime Setting Star" There
was 70 set program, President Henry
p Holden calling upon the members al
phabetically for their contributions.
Those who took part in the evening $
entertainment were Miss Corinne Hay,
s. X Hall II. p. Holden. DR.. NJ. S. Ise-
man Miss Bessie +. d. an, Capt. S. II.
jacobson, Miss McFadden, Prof. Hans
Kowsky, Mrs. L. II. Patterson, L. II.
Patterson. Harry w Selah. 7. NJ. Sui
livan. w. d. Slaughter. Mrs. Rosa
Townshend, Charles T. Windle, Mrs
Zula F. Pense. and Mrs, L. J. Young
Withee
The Washington times., 1906-12-02
Brotherhood of Faith Chapel.

The organization OF a brotherhood In
Faith Chapel. NJ street southwest. was
effected Monday evening by the adoption
OF a constitution. The aim OF the or
ganization is 10 band together men OF
the congregation. uphold the interests OF
the chapel. and provide games and
amusements that will hold the men in
closer Friendship. Albert Dewy, chair
man of the committee on organiza ton,
presented his report. which was unani-
mously adopted The officers are as fol-
lows: Thomas Morgan, president; Ray
mond Wiliig. vice president A. B. Mills
secretary; Earl Weeks. treasurer;
Christopher Morgan. corresponding sec
retary.
The next meeting will be held Mon
day. December II, at which a program
will be rendered and refreshments
served. The mems club of Bethany
Chapel are invited to this meeting.
The Washington times., 1906-12-02
Past Week Has Been Un-
usually Busy for Vari-
Gus Clubs.

The ritualistic committee Of the
knights Of Pythias jubilee committee,
which has the supervision of the work
of the First Rank of the Order, TO be
exemplihed in amplihed form at the
coming jubilee on December Z, together
with the several members of the order
to whom have been assigned parts IN
the production. has held enthusiastic re-
hearsals at the Pythian Temple. Every
one present seemed to be thoroughly en-
thused over the success Of the AFFAIR.
and from the expressions of good viii
and reassuring words the committee on
rituaiistic work feel that the forthcom-
ing production of the story of the First
Rank of the Order will be great sue
cess.
Under the direction of Brother c. NJ.
Eader. the chairman of the committee.
assisted by Captains Whiting and Ian
don, of the Uniform Rank. the whole
production was gone over. and the par
ticipating members were drilled IN the
marches and assemblies which viii be
given on that night.
The committee is working hard and
sparing no time or pains to make this
production OF the amplified First Rank
one that viii live long in the heart OF
every Pythian who is fortunate enough
10 witness it. and one that viii be with
out an equal in this section of the coun-
try. It has been the aim OF the com
mittee in preparing for this event, tC
secure from each lodge in this domain
the best material they could procure
and the result has been very gratifying
TO the committee.
The Washington times., 1906-12-02
For Equal Suffrage.

The Elizabeth Cady stanton Political
Study Club met last week at 1871 @
street. the law office OF Miss GIIIet.
the president.
In the brief business meeting, 1t was
decided that instead of having monthly
meetings. the president should have
power to call business meetings at her
own discretion as to time and place, and
that other meetings for study and
soeiability be held from time TO time
during the year.
Delegates were elected to the annual
meeting of the District Suffrage Asso-
citation, held at the rooms of Vino
daughsis. 1873 New York avenue. Mrs.
Farrar was appointed executive dele
gate. and Miss Wood, Mrs. Irwin and
Mrs. Munroe as delegates; Mrs. Smiley,
Mrs. Andrew and Miss Yoder as alter
mates
The members then listened to the ideas
of Mss Gillet regarding the work for
the year. "A plan was devised for tax
ing a census Of the opinion regarding
equal suffrage. from the Congressman.
and II was decided that a committee
should wait upon the members Of both
houses. Miss Norcross was chosen
chairman of the committee, and shall
undertake to see personally each Sena-
tor and Representative, asking their
approval of the proposed sixteenth
amendment to the Constitution, grant
ing equal suffrage 70 all citizens, both
men and women.
Each member pledged to do ali in
her power TO spread the growth of
the club. and work. with great results,
is hoped from all interested in
womans suffrage.
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Meeting Of the Washingtonians.

The WashingtOnians assembled at the
home Of Miss Marion Giddirgs. 2l5 II
street northeast. last Monday evening.
Committees were appointed for the
clubs December dance and other busi-
ness transacted. Interesting games
were introduced during the evening.
also piano and vocal music. The club
will hold a banquet tomorrow evening.
Those present were Misses +. Appleby.
X. Slater S. Breslin. a Harmon. NJ.
j. GiddinEs. b. Ridgely, Jessie King.
A Z. Giddjngs. AIessrs. J. II. Yates. g.
y. Phelps. George r F. Chase, Charles
J. Pitt, ". II. Bowman, and r. L. VII
lett
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NEWS OF SOCIAL ORGANIZATIONS AND SECRET SOCIETIES Among Policemen
Among the Policemen

Central Office Detectives Parham and
Hartigan last week recovered a gold
watch that was stolen more than thir-
teen years ago. On March 30 1898
thieves gained an entrance 20 the home
Of Bernard A. Mcdonnell. 1872 Eighth
street southeast, by forcing a rear door
Among the other articles taken was a
gold watch valued at $50
The timeplece was found By the de-
tectives in a pawnshop. where it had
been soaked" recently by a colored
man. The watch was IN perfect run
ming order and 1t was evident that IL
had been used carefully during the last
thirteen years. as II is keeping accuHa te
time
Quite frequently watches and other
pieces Of Jeweiry that have been stolen
several years previous are recovered by
the police but It is seldom that stolen
property Is found s-fter period Of near
~ fourteen Ve1Ts
The Washington times., 1906-12-02
Evermay Club Resumes.

The Eyermay Club. of Georgetown.
has resumed its meetings for the season
OF 190d-07. the subject for this winters
study being Modern and Contemporan-
e0us Art" The club takes its name
frcm "Evermay." the famous old house
On Twenty-eighth street. now the home
OF William B. Orme- The officers Of the
club for the present year are Mrs.
Downs l. Wilson. president; Mrs. VIII
liam B. OTme, vice president; Mrs
Ackeson T. Hassan, secretary, and Mrs
William d Brace. treasurer; the mem
bership which is limited 10 twenty-five,
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Was Veteran of Department.

Capt. Charles r Vernon, one OF the
veteran members Of the Police Depart
ment. died last Tuesday at his residence,
SO7 + street southwest. He was one OF
the original members OF the depart
;lent. having been appointed on the
force September II. lS6i-the day II was
organized.
On December ]. 1873. Captain Vernon
resigned his position as captain. and
was appointed "A lieutenant. in charge
OF the Fourth precinct in Southwest
Washington IN August. 1897. he re
signed. and at his own request was
appointed a private In class two, being
assigned to duty at Police Headquarters.
In December, 1903 he was made a ser
Reant, ard was subsequently, appointed
q lieutenant.
Captain Vernon was at one time in
charge OF the detective corps.
The Washington times., 1906-12-02
Capitol Hin Literary.

A largely attended meeting of the
Capitol I'M Literary Society was held
Monday evening at the residence Of
G. n, Brown, S04 Ninth street northeast
The features of the evening were the
New England customs apFopos Of
Thanksgiving The subject was intro
ductj by the president Mrs. 81. NJ.
Gordon Miss Bessie Kicker played a
piano solo. A paper was read by Miss
Daisy Alawyne
An original poem. ''Thanksgiving 90
was read by Miss Bennett A plano
solo as rendered by Mrs. ]. Frear.
Mr.. Davis read an interesting paper,
New England Thanksgiving. Dr. F.
c. Eastman made a brief address. and
a mandolin and piano duet was rem
dered by Mr.. Mcfarland and Miss
RtkeF
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Temperance Union Auxiliary.

West End Auxiliary Woman's Christ
ian Temperance Union met Monday eve
ming at the home Of the president.
Mrs Elizabeth Catching. After a sum
mer spent in ner Kentucky home she
greeted the assembly with words OF
welcome and acceptance of the office
to which she had been elected in her
absence. Miss Emolyn Hodge gave a
scripture lesson and Mrs. Durnbaugh
Offered prayer. The business meeting
was presided over by the vice president,
Mrs A s. Taylor. who was called to
the chair by the president. The secre-
tary, Mrs. Irwin. presented the minutes
of the last meeting and the treasurer
Mrs II. Y. NoerT, reported the finances
Mrs. Carrie Fernandez, Sunday school
superintendent. reported the exercises in
Union NJ. E. sunday school on temper
ance Sunday. y class Of nineteen young
men gave descriptions of the status OF
prohibition in the various States
Mrs J w. CCle announced that this
union would conduct meeting Decem-
ber Is in the regular series of the
Mothers Club. the Rev. Zed II. Copp,
the probation officer of the District,
would give the address on the work of
the Juvenile Court under Judge De Lacy.
Mrs. Cole viii be hostess and her as
slstauts Mrs. Fernandez. Mrs. c. z.
Beckett and Mrs. Fannie Hilton.
Miss Bertha Frances Wolfe gave two
humorous recitGtiOns and Mrs. Grand
field, treasurer of the District Union.
read an interesting report of toe late
Worlds and National Conventions
The music was in charge OF Mss Mel
lie Ross. Mrs. Clinton Smith. District
president, announced that the January
quarterly convention would be held in
the Mt. Pleasant Congregational church
The Washington times., 1906-12-02
Courts ana Lawyers

Attorney Richard p Evans, who
made a trip to Frederick. Nd, last week
on professional business, has returned
to Washington. He IS pleased with
the success he met with there. having
settled two cases in favor Of clients for
sums aggregating $1,000
Judge Peter c. Pritchard, formerly a
member OF the bench OF the District
Supreme Court. was a visitor at the
CITY Hall last week. He is now a judge
Of the United States Circuit Court for
the eastern district OF North Carolina.
The hearing in the Bassett-B -Bassett
divorce case. which Is on trial before
Justice Gould in Equity Court No. ?.
stin holds the attention Of many mem
bers of the bar. a large number are
always in attendance at each session
OF the court.
Chief Justice Edward r. Bingham.
retired Of the Supreme Court Of the
District. was a visitor at the City Hall
! last Friday. He was warmly welcomed
| by the members Of the bar and court
officials.
Al G. Buhrman. one OF the assistant
clerks OF the Supreme Court Of the Dis
! uict a football enthusiast. went 20
| Philadelphia yesterday 20 witness the
| Army Navy football game at that place
and went TO ms home in Montgomery
| county. Nd.
The Washington times., 1906-12-02
High View Pleasure Club.

The High View Pleasure Club held It's
semi-mOnthly meeting at It's club room
In Northeast Temple last Tuesday
night. The following officers elected at
the previous meeting were duly in
stalled: President, +. X. Plant vice
president. Mrs. F. A Eberle; treasurer
j. IL. Brechti secretary. Miss Mar
guerite L. Sweeney; sentinel, Robert
Brown.
After the business OF the evening
dancing and music were enjoyed until a
late hour.
At the next meeting, December II, the
club Will give a box party.
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sehick. and Capt. William NJ. Lewis
Toasts were responded to by Major A.
c. Parham. William Riley. DR. john
son and others.
Original poems were read by Mrs. Della
Parham and Mrs. ]. G. Burnett. A solo
was rendered by Mrs. Hattie Roacf
and contraltO solo by Miss Roach,
National anthems were sung by the au-
dience. composed of about 100 persons,
The anniversary celebration was
brought 10 a close by the audience sing
ing "God Be With You TIN We Meet
Again"
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oraanize Girls, Friendly Club.

Recently an enthusiastic meeting OF
the young ladies of the First Presby-
terian Church resulted IN the organl-
zation of the Girls Friendly Club. a
constitution was adopted and officers
elected, as follows! Miss n. Jennie HN-
Hdge, president; Miss Florence Alex
ander. vice president: Miss Nellie l..
Castle. recording secretary; Miss
Blanche williams. financial secretary:
Miss Perlic Leese, Treasurer; Miss Rose
Hnidge sentinel. and Miss Grace I.
POllginhorl, reporter
The club has membership OF thirty
six young ladies.
After the business session very en-
joyable social was given under the d.
rection of the entertainment commit
tee
The Washington times., 1906-12-02
Legion of Loval Wnmet

Members OF the Legion of Loyal
Women observed the fourteenth ami
versary of the organization last Mon
day night Their hall at 4l9 Tenth
street northwest was appropriately dec
GRATED with national emblems and the
tables on which supper was served
were adorned with chrysanthemums,
palms and other potsed plants.
The members We're received by the
president. Mrs. Margaret A Knapp.
Addresses were made by the Rev
Henry COuden. chaplain of the House
of Representatives; the Rev. John Van
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Seventh Precinct Is Happy.

The annual prize flag trophy was
awarded to the command Of the Sew
enth precinct at 10 O'Clock Thursday
morning with appropriate exercises. No.
is about the proudest precinct that
Washington has ever seen, and Captain
Schneider is the recipient Of many con-
gratuIations
The Washington times., 1906-12-02

The Aloysius Club, with a commend
able progressive spirit, opens its series
Of complimentary lectures TO be given
during the winter on Sunday evening,
December 2, at p. m. In Gonzago
Theater, when the Rev Timothy Bros
nahan. S. J.. win deliver lecture upon
socialism and treat the subject from
the standpoint of can a Catholic Be
a Socialist" The general public is in
vited. and there will be no cards or
tickets OF admission.
The Washington times., 1906-12-02
seminoles Arrange Dance.

The Seminoles held a meeting , last
Monday evening at the home of the
secretary. Miss Alice n. Turner. 122i
Eighth street northwest Arrangements
were completed for the clubs monthly
dance 10 be given at National Rifles Hall
next wednesday night After the COM
pletion Of business the evening was
turned into one Of pleasure.
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Back From His Vacation.

Sam Burrows. in charge OF the front
Office at Police Headquarters. has re-
turned 10 duty after two weeks vaca-
ton. Mr.. Burrows spent some time
with friends I'm Baltimore and other
places
The Washington times., 1906-12-02
Maine So Assoclation.

The Maine State Association will hold
a meeting this evening at s o'clock
with Clifford Pinchot, chief OF the For
estry Bureau. Mrs. Mary Litz-PaTker
will be the pianist of the evening. The
president William Rich. kindly extends
a cordial Invitation to all Maine friends.
The Washington times., 1906-12-02
ANOTHER CHANCE FOR CIVILIZA-
TION.

A German caravan has been looted IN
Morocco and a further advance Of
civilization in that bsrbaric state seems
mm!nent,-ludianapolis News,
The Washington times., 1906-12-02
D. A. r. Chapter Entertains.

The hostess Of the Lucy Holeombe
Chapter. D. A. r., at its November
meeting was Mrs Frank Cunningham
The Washington times., 1906-12-02
AloYsius Club Lectures.

comprising many Well-knOwn maids and
matrons. with a long waiting-list-
The Washington times., 1906-12-02
Knights of Pythias Prepare Special Program for
Jubilee on Friday Evening Annual Visitation
of Capital Council, Royal Arcanum.

BY invitation of the new auxiliary Of
the Woman's Christian Temperance
Union of Nit. Pleasant.
The Lake County times., 1906-12-31
BROTHERS NOT IN HARMONY
Voliva Denounced at Dowieite Meet
ing Like a Base Ball Empire
at a Hot Came.

Chicago, Dec. 81. - Wilbur Glenn
Voliva. general overseer of Zion City.
was denounced as Judas Iscariot,"
devil" and "robber" by followers of
John Alexander Dowie during a
meeting a-,ended by $500 persons in
Zion Tabernacle here. The first inter
ruption occurred when Voliva made a
sarcastic allusion To Dowie. shut
up" ordered a Dowieite in the audi
ence. You're only dog" Two
ushers seized the accuser by the throat
in an effort to stife his voice
Gurgling through the hands elaSped
over his mouth, the disturber contin-
ued, Don't you mention John Alex
ander Dowie's name again, you Judas
Iscariot, for he picked you out and
made half a man of you-the rest is
devil"
Soon after he was silenced another
outburst followed VOlivas declaration
that he would distribute pamphlets
exposing the various Masonic Oaths.
A third dramatic situation occurred
when Voliva walked to the front of
the platform and asked one of the fol-
lowers Of DOwie TO shake his hand.
The latter refused, declaring that he
would not shake hands with the
devil
The Lake County times., 1906-12-31
THREE CRUSHED TO DEATH
Engine Drives Into a Caboose and
Catches the Victims Asleep.

Detroit, Mimi, Dec. 31-Three men
sleeping in 4 caboOse were crushed to
death in collision between stock train
and 4 pusher engine one mile and a
half this side of Winnipeg Junction.
The stock train was brought to a stop
on account Of hot box in the front
part of the train. and the crew had
gene TO the car to repair the break.
While busy at this the engine came
down the track at good speed and
crashed into the caboose. The car was
reduced to kindling wood. The dead
arc: John Freese. Livingston, Mont;
Robert t. Griffith, of Montana; A. r.
Russell, Harlowton, Mont. Four men
were injured, as follows: George F.
Bruckett, Lat, Mont, back hurt; John
Bruckett, Lat, Mont, badly burned; !;
Austin Pierce Twodot, Mont, legs
crushed; John R. Stout, Princeton, n
j., leg crushed. The bodies of the men
killed We're badly burned by a fire
which followed the wreck.