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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-21
FAMINE IN CHINA.
Extracts From Letter Received Bfom
American Missionary.

The following extracts from letter re-
ceived by Irwin B. Linton, this week, writ
ten on January last by Rev. B. Craig Pat
terson, wb is q missionary located at
Suchfen, China. give some conception of the
situation in the famine stricken district.
After mentioning the famine relief work
conducted by DR.. Klopsch of the Christian
Herald the letter states:
1.-The people that will owe to that paper
perhaps their very lives this year will GER
tainly number thousands and tens of thou
sands. - The need is growing greater.
The neediest are now beginning to die.
With little sum of 500 we tried to start
relief work for some of our most needy
neighbors last week. We only gave two
and half pounds of rice mot a days
wageD for breaking stone. Friday three
came, Saturday twenty-five; Monday, when
the doors were opened at dawn, a crowd
fell in.
Tickets had been prepared for 100 work.
ers. There was such a rush and crush for
them that DIR. Bradley, who was giving them
out. was tossed and pulled till he tainted.
Finally the number was given out and hun
dreds waited pitifully about, not begging
for gifts but for work.
Il have just been at Tsingkiangpu, where
one-half million refugees are huddled over
a great plain-they have literally licked dry
canal of water. The official help is insult
ficient and great sickness and death must
follow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-21
RECHABITEs OUT IN FORCE
Enthusiastic Meeting of Onward Tent
Last Night.

Rechabites, young and old, with their
friends gathered in large numbers at the
open meeting of Onward Tent, No. 1921,
last evening. Prior to the commencement
of the evenings entertainment seven can
didates were given the Rechabite obliga-
ton.
Representative Hale of Tennessee, who is
a member of Onward Tent, addressed the
meeting upon the growing temperance SEN
timent in the south" Mr.. Hale said that in
east Tennessee there prevailed tremen-
douS temperance sentiment, there being only
three or four cities in that section where
liquor was sold The present legislature of
the state is a reform legislature, and has
passed a law at this session making it pos
sible for the people to vote upon the saloon
question, and he felt sure that the saloon
would be soon voted out, especially in the
city of Knoxville. The south, he said. was
fully up to and probably ahead of the rest
of the country on the great wave of tenn
perance reform now sweeping over the
United States.
1T is the accursed drink that makes a
fend and criminal of the noblest men and
the gentlest women" said the Tennessee
representative.
In conclusion he said that the race ques-
ton in the south would be eventually set
tied by temperance.
Other numbers on the program were:
Piano solo, Miss Ida Zeiter; vocal solo, Miss
Annie West; recitation, Mr.. N. E. Vowles;
vocal solo, Mr.. Chas. Cook; presentation of
medal to NJ Esvsi wionofon ;etaoisnhrdlueta
medal to Miss Eva Ogle; vocal solo, Mr. w.
II. Evans; recitation, Miss Isabel Pearson
vocal solo, Mr.. Vincent Hutton; recitation,
Mr.. WEIGH; vocal solo, Miss Teresa Bedding;
recitation, Mr. Alderdce of Homecoming,
Md; remarks, Mr.. William A. Hickey of
the Catholic Total Abstinence Union; song,
Willie and Raymond Caldwell; duet, Mr.
and Mrs. West.
At the close of the program refreshments
were served. The committee in charge
comprised Messrs. Guy, Foster, Tennyson
and Mockabee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-21
DISCUSSED CHILD SAVING.
Chief Topic at Women's Meeting O.
Missionary Union.


At the February meeting of the Woman's
INSTRUMENTATION Visionary Union Of
the District, held recently at the First
Congregational Church, Mrs. Fred T. Du-
bois presiding the topic of the day was
National Child Saving" Mrs Dubois In
troductory remarks were followed by brief
addresses. all dealing with the practical
phases of the child problem in this city.
Judge De Lacey Of the Juvenile Court gave
individual instances Of the youthful Offend
ers brought before him. Mrs. Darwin pro-
baton officer, told of the conditions she
found when she followed these children to
their homes, and of the effort to put them
on probation in good homes, the reforma-
tory being the last resort.
The talk Of Miss Green Of the Associated
Charities had touch Of sociology in her
quotation of criminal statistics, and her
recognition of the effect of certain occupa-
lions on the characters Of the boys, in
stancing news and messenger boys. The
fact was brought out that compulsory edu-
cation, keeping the boy in school all day,
results in night work which needs the child
labor law to prohibit. Miss Sipe of the
Normal School. identified with the school
garden work. spoke on that subject. Mrs.
Fairfax gave vocal solo.
A resolution offered by Mrs. c. L. Roach
was adopted, which set forth that the
Woman's INSTRUMENTATION Union wish
ed to express to Mrs. Dubois their high
appreciation of her helpful and beautiful
life at our national capital. and that as the
wife of Senator Dubois she had used the
influence of her position to advance the in
tereStS of our common humanity, ana by
her genial personality had won all hearts,.
The resolution stated further that they
parted with her with the deepest regret,
and pray that Gods richest blessings may
always attend her, feeling sure that wher-
ever her lot is cast she will be blessing
to all about her"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-21
PROPOSED 1rAsoN1c TEMPLE.
Long Step Taken at Association Meet
ing Last Night.

The Masonic Temple Association. In spe-
cial session assembled last night, adopted
the report Of its subcommittee designating
the list Of contractors from whom bids will
be invited for constructing the proposed
new Masonic Temple at the corner Of 18th
street and New York avenue northwest. and
thus took a long step toward attaining the
object Of the organisation. The firms named
were:
James L. Parsons, Richardson & Burgess,
John McGregor. James L. Marshall, John
II. Nolan, George A. Fuller Company, w. E.
Spier Company, Thompson-Starrett Com
pany, Norcross Brothers Company, Fissell
& Wagner and William P. Lipscomb.
Bids offered by them will be opened at
1890 o'clock pm. March 9. at 1925 New
York avenue, and little delay will follow in
letting the contract
According to the specifications the bidders
will be required to submit their proposals in
units, so that the work may proceed in in
stallments II the association deem II advis-
able. The cornerstone will be laid about
May l, after the close Of the annual Ma
sonic May festival.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-21
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
WoMAN'S RELIEF CORPS IN
MIDST OF CAMPAIGN.

Mrs. Vina NJ. Calhoun, department presi-
dent of the Department of Potomac, Wom-
ans Relief Corps, will open the department
convention tomorrow evening at Grand
Army Hall at Z o'clock sharp. The business
in hand will be the hearing of the address
Of the department president and presenta-
ton of the reports Of the officers Of the
department and the election Of officers.
1t is understood that Immediately follow
ing the address Of the department president
the convention will suspend all business
and go into an election of officers. This
action will be taken, it is stated, because
there are many Of the voting members OF
the convention who are not in the best of
health, and who desire that the election
shall take place the first night when they
may have the benefit of the presidents ad-
dress and the same evening cast their
votes for the officers for the ensuing year.
1t is stated that there will be no session
of the department convention Saturday
evening, but that the sessions will be con-
tinued Monday evening at Grand Army
Hall. 1t is stated that great interest has
been aroused in the campaign just closing
and that one of the largest votes in the his
tory of the organization in this department
is expected. The voting membership Is
stated to be about 155.
The candidates for the Office of depart
ment president are Mrs. Isabel Worrell
Ball of Lincoln Corps who, it is stated, is
the candidate of the regular campaign COM
mttee of the department, which has the
record of having elected its ticket for five
years: Mrs. Emma Newton of Burnside
Corps. who is the candidate of the indie
pendent League, and Mrs. Julia Roberts of
Farragut, who is running as an Independent
candidate.
At the last council meeting of the De-
partment of Potomac, held at the home of
the president. Mrs. Calhoun. Monday even
ing. Mrs. Anna $. Hamilton, department
counselor. rendered her resignation, and
the department patriotic instructor, Mrs.
Olive Raymond, also rendered her resg-
alton. both being accepted. The reason
assigned for these designations was that
both ladies expect to leave the city imme-
diateiy, hence will be unable to attend the
department convention, and believing that
the department president should have her
fun staff of officers about her, resigned
that she might appoint others in their
places.
Mrs Calhoun appointed Mrs. Jennie
Wheeler of Lincoln Corps department coun-
selor. and Mrs. Emma Myers of Lincoln
Corps department patriotic instructor, and
these ladies We're Immediately installed by
Mrs. Agnes Keller. department instituting
and installing officer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-21
OHOIUE OF OFFICERS
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS HOLD AN
NUAL ELECTION.

The Grand Lodge, knights of Pythias.
held its second session at Pythian Temple
last evening. The meeting was devoted
principally to the election of grand officers
and of a supreme representative to succeed
George W. Baumann for the term begin
ming next January, and continuing for
four years.
The following were the grand officers
elected: G. Frank Day. grand chancellor;
Claude H. Woodward, grand vice chancel-
lor; Henry T. Adams, reelected grand pre-
late; Harry ]. Gasson, grand keeper of rec
ords and seal; John H. Mitchell. grand mas
ter Of the exchequer; Albert Kahlert grand
master at arms; Harry p. Wiley, grand
inner guard; Richard s. Sebastian, grand
outer guard; Samuel H. Bassett. grand lee
turer; Thomas E. Landon, j. K. Skidmoro
and E. Lodge Hill, trustees.
In the contest for supreme representative
Thomas A. Bynum of Myrtle Lodge, No %,
was successful and will represent the Dis
trict Grand Lodge for four years, having for
his colleague for the next two years DR.. D.
Elmer Weber.
Several important legislative propositions
were disposed of last evening, and the
Grand Lodge will probably be able to con-
clude its work this evening.
Grand Lodge Membership.
The membership of the Grand Lodge is as
follows:
Franklin Lodge, No 2-Thomas Adams,
Ed. Dunn. Geo. Ryall, c. II. Woodward, A.
D. Shaw.
Mt. Vernon Lodge. No. 5-John NJ. Kline,
ST., Hugh B. Armstrong, Wallace w. Kirby,
Edwin NJ. Kline. Harry T. Wiley.
Webster Lodge, No. IF. V. Springman,
Frank B. Essex, Martin w. Leese, Edward
SaXton, Geo. II. Whiting.
Decatur Lodge. No. 9-W. G. Harrell, H.
A. Lavisson. Ed. w. Morcock, Chas. s..
Lyons, G. Albert Freer
Syracusians Lodge, No. 1O-Albert Kah-
lert, ]. G. Mcqueen. H. A. Rau, L. b. Nye,
J. w. Dawson.
Calanthe Lodge. No. 11-chas. Coxen,
Israel Sommers, VIM H. Brickerd Thos
E. Landon. Geo. w. Barkman, jr.
Hermione Lodge, No. 12-H.-. w. Boteler,
R. P Shelton. Ed. Journey. E. S. Walmer,
F. s. Neikirk. $780,.
Excelsior Lodge, No. 14-Jos. B. Conner
Henry ]. Gasson. Jos. H. Gibbons, VIM. A.
Wilding, Clinton w. Jones.
Germania Lodge. No. 15-Henry A. Nau,
F. w. Helbig. ST.. J. George Angerman,
Henry Winter. H. J. Laubach:
H. Mitchell. F. ]. Henning, A. Lauxman,
Chas. NJ. McCauley.
Harmony Lodge, No. PLANES B. Railey,
Elmer H. Strang, Ben. c. McQuay, George
F. Wells, E. Lodge Hill.
Union Lodge, No. 22-John T. Clark,
Samuel Steiner. George w. Haley, William
Umhau. J. F. McCulloch.
Capital Lodge, No. pa. F. Skidmore, w.
F. Morgan, c. L. Saur, R. A. Reeves, j. w.
Carter.
Myrtle Lodge. No. 25-H. T. Adams, T.
A. Bynum. F. B. Crown, s. w. Edmunds,
H. E. Smith.
Columbia Lodge, No. 26-B. Tarantino,
w. NJ. Hodges, ]. Codirenzi, L. Murphy, S.
Giovannetti.
Amaranth Lodge. No. 2s-John C. Yost,
]. r. S. Dickens. w. r. Carver, w. E. Brad
ley, ]. NJ. Harr.
Rathbone-Superior Lodge. No. 29-Frank
H. Hosford. w. ]. Coffin. D. N. Hoover, ].
S. Jones. H. L. Thompson.
Century Lodge No. 30-G. Frank Day,
Jesse F.. Grant, Max 7. Pines, E. N. Bun
ker, j. L. Holland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-21
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers. for
Fort Monroe, Norfolk and all points south.
every day in the year at $50 pm.
Electric trains from 18th street and
Pennsylvania avenue for Mount vernon
hourly, 10 a m. to pm. Arlington ana Al
exandria every twenty minutes.
Cars from station at Aqueduct bridge TOT
Arlington. Fort Myer and Falls Church
half hourly.
Ferry steamer Callahan to Alexandra
hourly from $50 am. to $50 pm
For Rock Creek bridge, Geological Park.
Chevy Chase and Observation-Disclosures ears
from 18th street and New York avenue
every fifteen minutes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-21
FACIAL HUMORS
Acme, Eczema, Rimgworm
Speedily Cured by
Cmticmrao

Warm baths with Cuticura Soap, and gentle appli-
cations Of Cuticura Ointment the great Skin Cure,
speedily cure in the majority Of cases. torturing,
disfguring facial and other humors Of infants,
children and adults when seemingly incurable by
all other remedies. No other treatment pure,
SO sweet and speedily effective for preserving,
purifying and identifying the skin, scalp, hair
and hands, as we'll as for all the purposes of the
toilet bath and nursery. Guaranteed absolutely
pure and may be used from the hour of birth
Complete External and Internal Treatment for
Every Humor of Infants. Children and Adults
consists of Cuticura Soap ESQ., to Cleanse the
Skin, Cuticura Ointment (5Oc) to Heal the Skin
and Cuticura Resolvent (50c.). Tin the form Of
Chocolate Coated Pills. 25c. per vial Of 6O to
Purify the Blood. Sold throughout the world.
Potter Drug and Chem. Corp. Sole Props, Bos-
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fFMailed Free, How to Cure Skin Humors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-21
SCaly Sores as
Big as Pennies
Covered Whole Head and Neck
After an Attack of Measles
Hair All Came Out-Doctor
Treatment Had No Effect-Suf-
fered 6 Months.
Cured i'm 3 Weeks by
Cuticmra Costing ST. so

"After having the measles my whole head and
neck were covered with scaly sores about as large
as a penny. They just thick as they
could be- My hair all came out. let the trouble
run along, taking the doctors blood remedies and
better 1t stayed that way for about six months;
then 1 got a set Of the Outicura Remedies, and in
about a week 1 noticed big difference, and in
three weeks it well entirely and have not
had the trouble any more and as this was seven
years ago, 1 consider myself cured. used one
bottle of Cuticura Resolvent. one box Of Cuticura
Ointment and two cakes of Cuticura Soap
think 1t splendid medicine. and recommend it
whenever 1 can. Mrs. Henry Porter, Albion,
Neb, Aug. % 1906
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-21
New Rugs at Auction Tomorrow, IL
am. Wilson & Mayors, 1927 and 1929 G st.
advertisement.


The Renroc club house, SIT East Cap
itol street, was the scene Of good humor
and enjoyment last evening. the occasion
being a club smoker. given by the men,
bers in honor of the newly elected presi-
dent, Mr.. E. G. Evans.
The double parlors were appropriately
decorated with flags, bunting and hatch
cts. A miniature stage was built in one
corner and was occupied during the even
ing by artists who sang, harmonized, fid-
died and danced.
The welcoming address was made by
Mr.. Evans, who spoke heartily and enthu-
siastically of the prosperous condition of
the club, and read letters Of regret from
the members not present.
1t was long after II o'clock before the
members vacated the parlors and proceed
ed to the dining room.
A match game of pool. for the cham
pionship of the club. played by Mr.. p. E.
Rowe and Mr.. Robert Evans, was won
by Mr.. Evans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-21
Spot Cash for Your Furniture,

Household goods Why pay commissions and
lrayage? Baum's Furniture Shop, 14th & U.
fe5-tu, tn, sa,tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-21
CITY AND DISTRICT.

Iloz' kiah Miller. coloied, living in the
rear ~ 1tl> Florida avenue northwest was
picked up al 18th ana III streets northwest
last night in an unc, nsCious condition He
WAS removed 20 the Casualty Hospital
whore ne was soon revived.
The members of the Philodemic Society
OF the Georgetown College and their friends
have been invited to attend the Merrick
debate. which will be given this evening
The discussion will take place at the col
lcse. Ii is expected. there will be a large
attendance.
West End Camp of the Modern Woodmen
of America will celebrate Washington's
birthday by holding an informal dance
in its hall in the Lewis Building tomorrow.
The long ball room is attractively decorat-
ed. Members Of other camps in the city
have been invited.
Howard :. Abbott thirty years of age,
living at ll20 Park place northeast, while
lifting d large sash yesterday afternoon
in R"sslyn, Va, was struck in the mouth
by it slipping. inficting d severe injury
He was taken 20 the Georgetown University
Hospital in the seventh precinct patrol.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-21
Police Searching for CHESHIRE.

general lookout for w. Chesbro, alias
Chesboro, young man said to be penny
weight" operator, has been sent out from
local police headquarters to the larger
cities and towns OF the United States, with
a request that he be detained for the local
authorities, II found.
Chesbro Is said to have operated so sue
cessfully in this city that he obtained a
$4i5 ring. set with three diamonds, from
one jewelry store, and SIS locket, contain
ing sixteen small diamonds, from another.
He visited these local stores, and upon the
pretext of buying a present for his sister
asked to look at some rings and other
jewelry. While he was looking over the
assortment he pretended to become Ill, and
asked for glass of water. While the clerk
was absent he replaced the valuable ring
with a cheap one of similar appearance,
and, ii Is alleged, left soon afterward.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-21

Joseph r. Atkinson, a local real estate
agent. yesterday. by Attorneys Campbell
Darlington and Irving Williamson. filed
suit for s2J 900 damages in the District Su-
preme Court against John NJ Henderson,
a local contractor. for alleged malicious
prosecution and false arrest.
Mr.. Atkinson alleges that Mr.. Henderson
recently swore to a warrant for his arrest
on the charge of false pretenses in connec-
ton with the recent attempted sale of house
No. 1855 street northwest to colored
man, an account of which appeared In The
Star at the time. The charge was yester-
day dismissed In the Police Court
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-21
BOSTON SYMPHONY QUARTET.
Appreciative Audience Greeted Sec
ond Of Concerts at New willard.


large and appreciative audience greet
ed the Boston Symphony Quartet at theft
second concert In the ball room of the New
Willard yesterday afternoon. The program
embraced three numbers: Tschaikowsky' 8
string quartet opus II. No. 1; a suite for
piano and violin opus A, Eduard Schuett,
and Schumann's pianoforte quintet.
The Schuett number was presented for
the first time in Washington and it was en-
Enthusiastically received. 1t was superbly
rendered by Prof. Willy Hess and Mr.. Ru-
dolph CAM In his clever suite by Schuett
Mr.. Hess is afforded ample opportunity for
brilliant work, and he gave 1t the vigorous
and convincing style for which he is so ia
miliar to the music-loving public as vio-
linist. In this number also Mr.. CAM demon
strated both his versatility and adaptability
sacrifice to individual talent. Despite the
strong love for Schumann's work, the
Schuett suite made most decided impress
sion and the brilliancy of the work will not
be soon forgotten.
Not among the least on the program was
the third number, the quintet for strings
and piano, and, characteristic Of all Of the
great Schumann fancies, it was given in
magnificent styles, most fitting finale to
an elaborate ad artistic program.
In the Tschaikowsky number the andante
cantabile was one of the distinguishing per-
formances of the concert, and brought
whose success over its first presentation
very many years ago Is we'll known to mu-
steal folks
The cello work of Mr.. Heinrich Warnke
and expression in his playing contributed
much to the charm OF the performance:
The performers We're: Prof. Willy Hess,
first violin; Mr.. Otto Roth, second violin;
Warnke, violoncello, and Mr.. Rudolph
CAM, pianist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-21
Quick Piece of Police Work.

Jesse Brooks. colored boy. was arrested
on New York avenue last night by Police
man Frank y. Mcpherson, charged with
stealing an Irish Mall wagon. The boy
acknowledged that he stole the vehicle from
the front yard of sol Sd street. The cap
ture of the alleged thief and recovery of
the property is said to have been a quick
piece of police work. the arrest having been
made less than twelve hours after the rob-
berry was reported to police headquarters
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-21

An informal SMOKER and entertainment
was given last night by the Washington
Saengerbund at its hall on C street be-
tween Sd and AZ streets northwest. The
program opened with an address by John
Walman, the president, after which supper
was served. Earnest ASoston, an illusion
list, gave a clever exhibition of sleight of
hand performances with cards and cigars
Mr.. Mitchell contributed several songs and
Adolph Levi made an address on "Ameri-
can Wit and Humor," discoursing upon
the Inconsistencies of members of Congress
and public men, following which the MEM
bers of the press We're toasted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-21
Bischoff Concert a Success.

large and enthusiastic audience greeted
the appearance of Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Lent
and Anton Kaspar, forming a new local mu-
steal organization, at the FIRST Congrega-
tional Church last night on the occasion of
the third OF the Bischoff series of concerts
Mr.. and Mrs. Lent are 'cellist and pianiste,
respectively, and Mr.. KaSpar. violinist. At
the concert they played Dvorak's 'Dunky'
trio, and a portion of Rubinsteins piano.
forte trio. opus Il, No. /, and each of the
three players had one or more solo numbers
Mrs. III. Clay Browning was the vocal SOLO
ist of the evening. The next Bischoff con-
cert Will be given March 20.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-21
Hoods Sarsaparilla

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1t strengthens the stomach, creates an appetite
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1t cures that tired feeling and makes the weak
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-21
J. 81. Small & Sons, Florists.
Washington and New York.-Advt.
Workman Terribly Injured.

While trimming a tree at the corner of
18th and F streets northwest about $50
o'clock this morning. George F. Wise, color
ed, fifty years old. of 1910 10th street north
west, fell out Of the tree distance of about
thirty feet to the parking. AS a result of the
fall he was severely injured, and at the
Emergency Hospital. to which he was re-
moved soon afterward, 1t was found that
both his leg and spine had been broken.
His condition Is serious.
Wise, who is employed by the parking
commission OF the government, was work.
ing high up in the tree this morning, and in
order to reach some outer branches he
stepped out on a limb which looked strong.
The limb he was standing on, however,
proved to be rotten, broke, and let him fall.