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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-24
CITY AND DISTRICT

MISS Mamie Barber living al ouo 18th
Stttet southeast asked the police yester-
gay 10 arrest the individual vino took
Her potihetbook from her basket SATURDAY
hiGht- She had $1J in her pocketbook
She says. and the book was in her msrke
basket. when she boarded i4th street
car Miss Barber thinks passenger ou
The car committed the theft.
MIS- virginia Woodin. living at IA 18th
street told the police yesterday that she
had been unable to find several pearls and
diamonds she owned. The lost propertI =
Shc saws. Is worth about $3.50 The notice
made an investigation and say. they think
Mrs Woodin put her valuabIes away for
Safekeeplng and that she will soon find
them. ''''
Sunday Legislation" was The s,,hiect
OF AN ADDRESS yesterday afternoon before
the Secular League in Pythian Te,nple bv
", W. A CoIcord. secretary of the religious
Hperty bureau of the Seventh Dav Ad
ventists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-24
Action in Bankruptcy Case.

Chief Justice Clabaugh. in the Bank
ruptcy Court. today appointed Eugene a.
Jones and Lucas p. Loving receivers of
the assets of the Murray Engineering and
Manufacturing Company. at sd and X
streets northwest. The bond of the re-
ceivers was fixed at $1,000 A rule was
also issued against the company to show
cause March 20 next, why it should not
be adjudged bankrupt.
The action of the court was based on a
petition of the Carey Machine and Supply
Company. and other creditors. who declare
the company insolvent and the need Of a
receiver imperative. The company. by
Secretary William B. Murray also re-
quested the appointment of receivers. eX-
planning to the court that since the death
of Charles F.. Wood, its president. Febru-
airy 10. the business had been suspended.
and the other officers of flle concern were
unwilling to continue the management.
The company owes debts aggregating
S:10Hp0. ii is alleged and its assets at a
forced sale would not realize more than
$IJOD0.
The creditors We're represented by Attor-
neyS A. A. HOehling. jr., and Lucas p.
Loving. and the company by Attorney
Eugene a. Jones.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-24
Rechabites' Prohibition Meeting.

Union Tent of Rechabites held pro-
hibition meeting last evening in the Grace
Methodist Episcopal Church. 9th and S
streets. High Chief Ruler n. f.. Vowles
commander. presided.
Rev. s. NJ. Alvord. pastor of the church
made plea for prohibition. and Mr.
VowIes reviewed some of the work &C
complished by the Rechabites and other
temperance organizations. He proposed
a plan to invade the Capitol in a body
in the interest of prohibition. He said the
people had right to demand that prOhi-
bition be established and that there is
no law TO stop the peiitioning of Con
gress to ask that the Sims bill be pa Ssed
James Lee and J. II. Loveless also
spoke. More than 100 members were
present
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-24
NEW PASTOR IN PULPIT.
DR.. Wood breaches Sermon
Church of the Covenant.

The pastor-elect of the Church of the
Covenant. Rev. DIR. Charles Wood. occu-
pied the pulpit of the church yesterday.
At the morning service large congrega :
ton listened TO sermon from the new
pastor on the church and its mission to
bring the gospel to the world.
DR.. Wood held the attention of his hear
ers as he traced briefly the rise and prog
resS of the church and pointed out the
plan and purpose of its founder in rela-
ton to it. In words Of much beauty and
felicity he spoke of the work of the late
DIR. Hamln. the first pastor of the church.,
and of the inspiration which comes from
his memory and the many memories asso-
ciated with him.
The installation services will be held in
the church Friday evening of this week.
and Tuesday evening of next week re-
ception will be given by the mems and
women's societies of the church to Rev.
DR.. Wood and Mrs. Wood
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-24
Anniversary of the Serenaders

In celebration of the first anniversary
of the date of their organization the Ser
enaders last Saturday night gave a thea
ter box party, followed by a banquet t
Harvey's.
*. ID. McRae was POSTMASTER. Pres-
dent William Ward Norris made an ad-
dress on the subject of the past achieve
ments of the club. and briefly outlined
the program for the coming year. r.
w. Campbell rendered vocal selections
William Boyd concluded the program with
several burleSqueS of noted actors
Among those present were Messrs
James. Stamm Holloran, McCullum. Tay-
lor Tucker. Sanderson. Miller Moore,
Barnard. Lupton, Welty, Green, Murray
and Meade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-24
Sale of Stranded Schooner.

The three masted schooner Howard Il.
Smith. which was stranded on the Long
Island coast II week ago. was given up
by the insurance underwriters, who de-
cided it would be Improbable to attempt
to float her, and in a public auction the
schooner was sold To ked Smith. life
saver at the Forge station for 500. The
schooner is a comparatively new vessel
and cost when launched about $'o'VoU
ard her anchors are said to be worth
more than $500. The cargo OF lumber the
schooner has aboard. valued al several
Thousand dollars was sold for 500. The
purchaser of the vessel Will make seVeral
thousand dollars from his purchase. even
II he should be unable to float the
schooner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-24

Clarke j. Morrison. formerly of this
city and a graduate of the local higl
school. has been appointed standardizing
engineer of the Santa Fee railway sys-
tenn. Mr.. Morrison attended Cornell after
graduating from the Washington higl
school. and received the degree OF me
chanical engineer in 1901. For nearly
three years after graduating from col
lege he was with the Northern Pacifi,
company as machinist in the shops Al
Livingston. Mont. In December, 1902 he
went with the Santa Fe. serving sue
cessively as machinst. gang foreman
material supervisor. engine inspector anC
general erecting foreman, with head
quarters at Topeka. Kan.
Mr. Morrison was married i'm 1@r2 IL
Miss Jenny Davis of this city. and witt
his wife and two children resides il
Topeka.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-24
Ladies Union Veteran Legion

lae last meeting of Auxiliary No -
LADIES Union Veteran Legion vas held
at The residence of the president. Mrs
hannah h Sperry. 1431 q street Ii was
decided 10 have each alternate meeting a
social affair, the first social meeting TO
ne held At the hall 80 9th street Febrt-
AIRY ~ The auxiliary members expressed
themselves as gratitied over the recent
ORDER OF Cen OliVer. who directed as act
ing secretary OF war. that hereafter the
wives 81 private soldiers be allowed inter
mont IN national cemeteries i'm the same
graves with their husbands After the
meeting light refreshments were served
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-24
Cannot Fix Definite Date.

written to the Commissioners asking to
be informed when they propose to lay a
new sidewalk in Garfield street northwest
bet ween Connecticut avenue and 9th
street and also as 10 what steps are
necessary TO secure the paving of the
roadway in Garfield street. j. W. Dare,
acting engineer of highways. to whom the
communication was referred. said today
that the sidewalk has been ordered by the
Commissioners but at this time it is JIM
possible TO state any definite time at
which the work will be commenced. He
said the paving of the roadway. which is
desired by Mr.. Townsend, will have to be
made the subject of special approprIa-
ton by Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-24
Under Bond of $4,000.

William Hawkins. alias Sharkey Haw
kins. of 1890 G street southeast. was held
grand jury today by Judge kimball of the
Police Court. charged with assault with {:
dangerous weapon Saturday night upon
Samuel Fletcher Hawkins entered a plea
of guilty and but one witness was heard
to determine the amount OF bond to be
fixed.
N default of bond the accused man was
remanded to Jail. Policemen Moran and
Walsh Of the fifth precinct made the ar
rest in the case. The police say the pres
ent charge against Hawkins is the fourth
of a similar nature lodged against him in
the last Year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-24
ORDERS TO OFFICERS.
Changes Announced Affecting thu
Coast and Geodetic Survey.

The following orders and instructions
have been issued TO officers in the coast
and geodetic survey service from the di-
vision of The service of the Department of
Commerce and Labor:
Rude. assistant. to duty in computing
division.
HOdgkns. assistant to proceed 10 Dutch
harbor. Alaska. and overhaul and repair
Yukon. then take up work in Shelikof
strait and Cook inlet during coming sea
son.
Bowie. assistant. To start Bilby building
signals and then return TO Washington.
Smith, assistant. to proceed to Sacra-
mentO. Cal. for telegraph longitude work
in conjunction with French.
French to proceed to GaZelle. Cal. for
telegraph longitude work in conjunction
with Smith
Sommer. assistant surgeon. transferred
from Patterson to Macarthur.
Mdrchand. surgeon. TO Patterson.
Wells. aid. relieved from duty with
ForneN. TO office.
McChristie. aid relieved from duty with
Forney. to office.
Stems. aid. To report for duty to Fer
guson on the Matchess
Hawley aid. to report to Ferguson for
duty on the Matchless
Tay. aid. transferred from Patterson to
Explorer.
Dow. nautical expert. relieved from duty
AT Manila To report al Office m Washing
ton
Seran. aid. relieved from duty on
Matchiess. to office.
Purton. aid. relieved from duty or
Matchiess to duty in office
Derckson. assistant. TO close field work
near I-aconner. Wash. in time to COM
plete arrangements and sail for Alaska
on April l.
Dibrell, assistant. To take mp work in
ShelkOf strait and Cook inlet. Alaska.
during the coming season.
Rhodes. assistant. to take up work in
Cook inlet and Shelikof strait during COM
ing season.
Ritter. assistant. 10 proceed 10 Boston
for consultation with regard TO the tide
gauge at Moon Island.
McChristie aid. 10 report 20 HodgkinS
at Seattle for duty on the Patterson
Derickson. assist ant. work in Dixon en-
coming season.
Seran. aid. to report to Hodgkins for
duty on Patterson
Purton aid. To report FOR duty on Pat
terson.
Stanton. aid relieved from duty with
Heck. TO Office
Granger. assistant. To examine condition
of Emancipation stations in North Caro-
lima.
Ely. chief engineer detached from Pat
terson and ordered To Washington.
Wyer. chief engineer at conclusion of
leave to report as chief engineer on Pat
terson
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-24
Visiting High School Pupils.

tlfty-six pupils OF the Springfield Mass.
nigh school. in charge of the principal
Mr. Ord. are expected TO reach here this
afternoon They will remain for three or
four days. being quartered at the oxford
Hotel. and will improve their minds by
watching the laws grow on the Hill and
visiting various places of interest
The graduating class of the Saratoga
y. Y. high school. fifty strong. is sched-
uled to arrive tomorrOW. The President
has consented to receive the class Thurs
day at noon. by request OF Representative
Durey. who will present his budding con
>tiJu-iItS. .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-24
MONTH OF 20 DAYS.
Next Saturday an Occasion of In
terest to Some Persons.

Next Saturday is expected to he an
occasion of much interest to those Wash
lnstonians who first saw the light of day
February ~. 1t will be the second brit n
day anniversary they have been able to
celebrate for twelve years. Persons born
February ~ are not accorded the privi-
iese of celebrating their birthday an
nually like other mortals but are COM
PEELED to wait patiently until leap year
rolls around. The last birthday that the
10Th of February sons and daughters
We're able to observe occurred in 1904.
They should have had one in 1900. but
that year happened to be the close of
the nineteenth century. and they We're
compelled to wait four Years more.
The workingmen of Washington also
have cause for rejoicing as there are five
pan days this month-that is, if their pay
day occurs Saturday. ''-''
That this is the case is due to the fact
that February began Saturday and
Will also end Saturday, Toilers and
make good of this extra week this year.
for they will have. to wait just twenty
eight years for another. or until 1895.
julius Caesar and Pope Gregory are
jointly responsible for this miXed-up at
fair. Caesar is responsible for the first
leap year. which was brought about by
introducing his reformed Roman calen-
dar. accepting 800 days and six hours to
the year. To make up the quarter of IA
day necessary to complete the true year
he ordered that at the end of every four
years a single day should be added. But
this was considered defective. and in
15S2 there was a difference of ten days.
resulting from the accumulated odd mo-
ments and then ii was that Pope Gregory
established the present calendar. Under
the new rule ten days We're omitted. and
1t was ordered that every year whose
number is Invisible by 400 should be leap
year. except the full centuries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-24
General Conference in Nav.

Baltimore Methodists are preparing to
the $40 delegates and 10000
other members of the denomina ton who
will flock tn that city in May for the
meeting OF the general conference. The
general arrangement committee has
opened offices i'm The Ingram building,
Hanover and Lombard streets. Baltimore
and will meet Tuesday evening to outline
the program.
II is expected that many will go from
this city 10 the gathering.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-24
Request for Hearing.

Attorney L. Cabell Williamson has writ
ten To the Commissioners on behalf of the
property owners and residents in the see
ton where New Hampshire avenue would
go if extended in a straight line from the
Petworth subdivision. requesting that The
Comm issioners grant his clients ii public
hearing Mr.. Villa mson stated that the
persons represented by him are in favor
of extending New Hampshire avenue in a
straight line to the District line.
A date for this hearing will be set by
the Commissioners when they have con-
Guided their hearings before the subcom-
mittee on appropriations of the House of
Representatives. which will not be for
several days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-24
Success of Washington Boy.

Watch for a City-Randle Highlands
AdVt.
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LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

National-Ethel Barrymore in Her
Sister" SO pm.
Coumbia-Mr. Leo Ditrichstein in
''BlHfS." SID pm.
BelaSCO-Rertha Kalich in Marta of the
low lands $50 pm.
Chase Polite vaudeville. SID pm.
Now -tcademy-'Th Wizard Of o..
STD pm.
Majestic East Lynne S:1J pm.
tiayety-Harry Bryants Big EXtrava-
cInza Company. 81, pm.
New Lyceum-"The Belle of Avenue A.
: IL pm.
Convention Hall Roller skating morn
iuE. afternuuu ana night
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-24
st. Johns Alumni Banquet.

Arrangements have been made for the
annual banquet of St. Johns College
Alumni Association this evening at =
o'clock in the college hall. 1925 Vermont
avenue. Judge William H. DeI.acy is to
act as POSTMASTER. and Rev. Clarence
II. Wheeler. pastor. of the Church of the
Holy Com forter. will be the principal
speaker. Among the invited guests from
out of town will he Rev. Brother Tomas
founder of the college.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-24
Protest Against Dolliver Bill.

The Commissioners are in receipt of a
communication from the AnacOstia Citi-
Zens' Association protesting against the
Dolliver bill. providing for a reOrganZa-
ton of the public school system of Wash
inston The association declares ii is
better that the schools of Washington be
under supervision and control of the local
authorities rather than of the federal
authorities
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-24
WORLD CONQUEST.
Text of Sermon by Rev. DR.. John
Lee Allison.

Rev. DR.. John Lee Allison, pa stor of the
Gunton Temple Memorial Presbyterian
Church. preached yesterday morning. TAX
ing for his text Isaiah XIII. The out
look for a worldwide conquest is both in
spring and reassuring." he said. While
much indifference and opposition meet the
missionary among the oriental people yet
the last decade marks an era of phenome-
nal success in world evangelization.'
DR.. Allison referred to the recent men S
missionary convention in Philadelphia,
and declared that such large and rep
resentative gathering of the laymen of
the church gives the cause added signii-
canoe and presases marvellous success in
the future. He referred feelingly to the
late Bishop Satterlee in the morning
prayer. and spoke of his character life
work and triumphant Christian death as
precious heritage TO the church and
entire community.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-24
Postponement of Entertainments.

1t is announced that owing TO the death
of Bishop Satterlee the organ recital which
was to have been given by Edgar Priest
at St. Pauls Church tomorrow evening
will be omitted. For, the same reason
the entertainment for the benefit of ST.
MargaretS Church in Gunston Hall has
been ordered postponed until next Monday
evening.
The lecture by Rev. DR.. William r.
Turner on the ChateauX TOurafne. sched-
uled for tomorrow, has also been post
poAed because of the death of Bishop
Satterlee.
Also account of the death of the
bishop the organ recital scheduled for
tomorrow evening at All Saints Church,
Chevy Chase by II. II. Freeman, is post
poned to Tuesday, March 10.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-24
Second Week of Mission

The. second period OF the two weeks mis-
sion at ST Aoysius Catholic Church
opened last evening in the interest of the
men of the parish. Rev. Father Stanton.
one of the trio OF clergy who are conduct
ing the mission. preached the sermon
taking for his theme: What doth ii profit
"A man if he gain the whole world and lose
his OWE soul.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-24
William Maher Reported Missing.

I!tnry Maher. who lives at 65lJ nth
avenue. Brooklyn, n. Y. called at police
Headquarters at late hour Saturday
night and asked Lieut.. Peck 10 have the
police find his son. William Maher. twenty
81 ars of age. Tie son. he said. is "A
sign painter. and has been away from
home about three weeks He told the
Ia lice he thought the son had been in
mis- city about TWO weeks Mr. Aaher
j. registered at the National Hotel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-24
Lecture by w. E. Andrews.

William r. Andrews. auditor or the
Treasury Department. lectured before a
large audience at the \. Nj. &. A. Nester-
day afternoon on A Dreamer and His
Dreams" He explained how the dreamer
has been the pioneer in progress, going
ahead in the realm of thought and show
ing the way for the men OF action VINO
came afterWard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-24
Will of Carl Ries.

The will of Carl Ries. da ted July ,. 1904
was filed today for probate Certain
household furniture and $40 in cash art
given to his daughter, Susannah Ries. ant
the balance of the household effects to his
three children. Lena Eberly, Margaret
Heurichs and Frank Ries The remaining
estate is TO be equally distributed among
the four children. Frank Ries is named
executor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-24
CITY ITEMS.
New Term Free Violin School.

Parents. don't neglect giving your chill
dren opportunity to embrace advantag es
which may have been neglected or not
available during your youth. Pythian
Temple. 1912 9th st. NV, Thur. Feb. -
j pm New term of Js months lessons
free commences Feb. -. instruction book
reduced to 81. AS only limited number
Of boys and girls 6 to 2oD can be accom-
modated. apply Fen, -. Niolins furnished
free at classroom. Expenses paid by
annual carniValS fe24-:,t*
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-24
Address at Central Union Mission.

The congregation at the Central Union
Mission listened to an address last even
ing by Representative John J. Burnett of
Alabama His subject was Jesus Among
the Poor" The services were led by Rev
q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-24
Brief Vacation for Father McGuiga1

Rev. Thomas f. McGuigan. who during
the illness of Rev. DR.. Stafford acted as
pastor of ST. Patrick's Catholic Church
Yesterday afternoon formally turned over
the reins of government to Father Rus
sell Father McGuigan departed this
morning for his home in Piedmont. W.
Va. where he will enjoy weeks rest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-24
Here's the Reason.

The reason you didn't get an answer 10
that last reply YOU sent the adv ertlSer Is
that some body got in ahead of you. Re-
member that Star want ads bring big re
suits and keep at II Till you get what
Won re after.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-24
4th and Stanton N. E., Star Branch

Bhticrs Pharmacy. 4th and Stanton
streets northeast. receives Want Ads. -
l"r Inc Star Wanted Help and Rooms
i'T Rent advertisements are only | cent
yer word each Insertion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-24
Kraemer's Fineza Is Very Fine.
A whisky that promotes strength 80 At

While crossing near the intersection of
Pennsylvania avenue and 18th street. yes
terday afternoon. Howard Booth. twenty
one years Of age. of LOO Gales street
northeast. got in the way of a street car
and was knocked down. He sustained in
turies about his face, head and body. and
was taken to the Emergency Hospital for
treatm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-24
Collateral Forfeited.

Andrew JoAes and Arthur r.. Wallace
failed 10 respond TO their names in the
Police Court this morning. charged with
permitting gambling their premises,
and their colaterals. $50 and $40 .respec-
lively, We're declared to be forfeited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-24
Heurich's Beers Merit a Place

ON every table. Absolutely pure an,
properly aged they are good digestant
as we'll as delicious beverages. > doz
Maerzen or Senate. $40. doZ. Lager
$50; bot. rebate. soc. Phone w. 1900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-24
Children Who Eat Schneiders

Malt Bread Are Healthy.
sturdy and rosy cheeked as rule. Malt
Bread is an ideal food for all-easily di-
gested highly nourishing. delciouslY good
Made by special processes which develop
all the food elements of the Wheat-per-
fectIy baked. Your grocer sells it, 30 loaf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-24

John Butler. Colored. sixty-tivp wears OF
axe became i'll suddenly this morning
"itiiS working at Overs mill. 18th and G
streets northwest He was removed IN
Inc Emergency Hospital. where the ply
SIcians found lie WAS suffering rom a
cerebral hemorrhace. His condition was
critical
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-24

Mrs. Susanna ROcamore-M Marsh is in the
city. She will give a recital March
10 at RausciIerS. on which occasion She
will be assisted by Mr.. Wilbur Howard
Peter and the Nordica Mandolin and Gui-
tar Club. Miss Bessie McCaulley will be
the accOmpanist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-24

Complaint was made TO the police yes
terday that G.. =. Otterback living at the
Manhattan Hotel. had been relieved o.
iewelry worth $50. He told the police
that the jewelry disappeared from his
room Saturday while he was at work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-24
Well Send You a Check

only TO he used toward opening savings
account with the United States Trust co.
on receiving 20 lib. Elk Grove Butter
coupons or 20 Golden Rod Sausage cou-
rons. 10 of each will be accented.
Golden & Co, DPS La ave