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Evening star., 1908-12-21
FUNERAL OF FREDERICK KLEIN
Remains Inferred in the Hebrew
Friendship Cemetery, Baltimore.

Funeral services over the remains of
Frederick Klein. the manager Of Hecht &
Co.'s store in this city, wha died Friday
afternoon, were held at 2:3O o'clock yes
terday afternoon at the home of Benja-
min Schleisner, 1882 Linden avenue, Bal
timere. The services were conducted by
Rev. DR.. c. A. Bubenstein of the Bolton
Street Temple. Interment was made in
the Hebrew Friendship cemetery.
large number Of the friends of the
deceased from this city and New York
attended the funeral Nearly all of the
employees Of the Hecht & Co. store in
this city were present in a body Twen-
ty members Of Washington Lodge, No.
Is. Benevolent and Protective Order of
Elks. OF Washington attended. Eight
fellow-employes Of Mr.. Klein served as
palibearers. They were: Messrs j. Cos
grove. p. Lazrus, Daniel KrauskoY, NJ.
kaden. e. E. Goss, T. Temberlake, a.
Marks, II. Breslann and 4. Kaska, all
heads of departments in the Washington
store.
Evening star., 1908-12-21

Get an Elk Grove art subject, free
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Evening star., 1908-12-21
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Mrs. Catherine shou Dead.

Mrs. Catherine Sholl, mother of AL
pheus Sholl OF this city. a member Of
Columbia Typographical Union. died Sat-
urday at Sparrows Point. Md. Mrs. Sholl
had many friends in the District. She was
in the eighty second year of her age. and
the widow of Jacob sholl. formerly of
Steelton. Pa. She was noted for her
good works in the vicinity where she
lived. Mr. Sholl today accompanied the
remains of his mother to Harrisburg.
where they will be inferred alongside
those of her husband
Evening star., 1908-12-21
RULE OF ALTRUISM.
Prof. oldys Predicts Its Coming in
the Distant Future.

An address on Communism was de-
livered by Prof. Henry Oldys at a meet
ing of the Washington Secular League
yesterday afternoon in Pythian Temple
He took the position that in the course
of the evolution of society the principle
of altruism would gradually displace the
principle OF egoism, resulting in the far
distant future in social state in which
love would be the dominating law. and
poverty and kindred social ills would be
but memories Of the past.
A discussion followed. the. lecture, in
which the following took part: Maj. John
McElroy. DR.. w. A. Crofut, Representa-
tive E. V. Brookshire. W. D. Mackenzie,
Maj. Maurice Pechin. Prof: David Eccles.
DR.. ]. J. Shirley and Messrs. Bliss and
MacLaughlin
The league adopted memoir and reso-
luton relative to the death of DR.. Alex
ander Kent, late pastor of the Peoples
Church. The resolution was presented
by DR.. W. A. Crofut in behalf of a
special committee consisting. of himself.
Prof. Hyland c. Kirk, president Of the
league, and H. W. Selah.
Evening star., 1908-12-21

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Evening star., 1908-12-21
OBSERVES ANNIVERSARIES.
Congregation of the Second Baptist
Church Celebrates.

The congregation Of the Second Baptist
Church yesterday celebrated two anni-
versaries, the sixty-f1rst of the church
and the twenty sixth of the pastorate of
Rev W. Bishop Johnson.
Rev. w. H. Moses, field secretary OF
the foreign mission board Of the national
Baptist convention. preached at the morn
ing and evening services.
The Sunday school held special services
in the afternoon. Addresses were made
by Spencer Adams. Alexander Hicks and
Miss E. l.. Kismer. superintendent of the
Sunday school Each person was asked
to contribute / cent for each year the
church has been in existence and each
year the pa stor has served. .,
Evening star., 1908-12-21
GUESTS OF "UNCLE PHIL"
Southern Railway Men Enjoy Gen
uine 'Possum Feast.

Several officers and employees of the
Southern railway ate 'possum and chicken
yesterday at 414 Goth street northwest,
being guests Of Uncle Phil" the old col
ored porter, who has been getting better
and better at cooking the national dish
of the south since he took his first lesson
in war times.
Uncle Phil was a cook for the old
Marshall family of Georgia, and after
leaving them became an employe Of the
railroad. Several years ago he cooked
'possum for three or four of the Of
ficers, and since then he has been making
the years merely an interval between
feastS
The guests yesterday were H. c. Ausley,
w. A. Henderson, A. HI. Plant. L. 5.
Brown. A. Stewart. H. 8. Laughton, X.
Won Gluemer, H. o. B. Cooper. M. Z.
Figg. w. HI. Gatchell, John w. Conner.
w. A. Applegate, NJ. II. Dooley. P. ii
Quinn. A. j: Joyce, ]. F. Johnson, ]. e.
Thompson. C. d. Davis. A. E. Fowler, r.
F. Beckham. L. c. Allrich. H. F. Low
man. ]. w. Connally, T. L. sheton. w. Ii
Burton. II. f. Take. D. Kelley. w. T.
Cox, A. H. Oliver. w. r. Baumgardne'
and G. c. Cox.
Evening star., 1908-12-21
Are You Movinge Consult Greater
Washington Express. Phone Col. 2sso.-
Advt.
Death Of Jethro E. Howell.

News has been received of the death of
Jethro E. Howell at Richmond, Va, Fri
day, after a lingering illness. He was
born in Nansemond county, Va, July 8,
1s49. He enlisted in the oath Virginia
Cavalry, C.S.A., in the civil war. and
participated in most OF the importa mt
battles of the army of northern Virginia.
lie was afterward taken prisoner and
confined in Point Lookout prison until
The close of hostilities
Mr. Howell came TO Washington about
ihirty-six years ago and lived here ever
since, making many friends He leaves a
wife and four children, Grace ". Daisy
T., George f. and Harry c.. all of Wash
lngton- The funeral took place yesterday,
Inierment being in the Confederate Sol
eiers cemetery. Hollywood. at Richmond.
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OCCASION WAS NOTABLE.
Photograph Of st. Aloysius Congre.
CATION to Be Sent to the Pope.

Communion was administered yesterday
morning at O'Clock to 1.5O0 men at st.
Aloysius Church. At the close of the
services nashlight photograph OF the
church interior and the congregation wa.
taken. Two copies of the picture will be
sent to Rome. one to the pope and the
other to Father Francis Xavier Wernz
ST.. father general Of the Jesuit order.
The handsome league memorial was un.
veiled and blessed at the service last
evening. 1t bears the names Of 1858 men,
bers of the league. The exercises were
followed by solemn procession Of clergy.
altar boys. the choir and members OF the
league. closing with solemn benedlction
given by the Rev. Father Mcdonnell, ST.
\ special feature of the service was the
English hymns.
Evening star., 1908-12-21
Lightship Fleet in the Pacific,

Llghtships and tenders OF the lighthouse
service-in all. six vessels-on their way
from the yards of their builders on the
Atlantic coast to stations on the Pacific
have safely passed the straits of Magellan
and are on their way up the Pacific coas,
of South America.
The vesses on arrival at Valparaiso had
TO remain there for several days while a
broken cylinder head in the engine of the
tender Sequoin was repaired. They re.
sumed their voyage Thursday last.
The vessels sailed from TompSinsvile
" Y. September II and are on good time
II present. They are not expected to ar
rive at their destinations until early In
the coming spring.
Evening star., 1908-12-21
MI. Esau L. Johnson

las much pleasure in announcing to pa
irons of the Hotel Johnson and the pub
lie generally that he has secured the valu-
able services as manager of Mr.. Thomas
Mcdonald date manager of Harveys). The
public may rely upon receiving every at
tention and courtesy. prompt and ef-
ffcient service. combined with a really
hiSh-class cuisine, which will be under the
personal supervision of Mr.. Mcdonald. All
the seasons specialties. Special luncheon l.
10 >. Banquet parties and after-theater sup
pers will be made a leading feature by
the management. Mr.. Mcdonald will be
pleased to see all old acquaintances.
Evening star., 1908-12-21
Beautiful New Furniture.

The new sample pieces now on eXhibi-
ton here. direct from manufacturers. az
ford an excellent opportunity to make
Your Christmas selections of sensible.
serviceable and beautiful furnishings for
the home at money-saving prices. Come
in and look through our rooms. Next
sale by auction Wednesday morning.
commencing 1890 o'clock Wilson &
Mayors. manufacturers auctioneers, 1927
and 1n29 G street
Evening star., 1908-12-21
Verein Bayern Election.

toiumbla Section. No. of the Verein
Bayern has elected the following officers:
PRESIDENT. W. Ruckdaeschel: vice pres
ident, Adam Hatzfeldt; secretary. .Theo-
dore A Leckert: treasurer. Michael Holz-
beierlein; marshal. John Mergner: finance
committee. Fritz Vogel, Theodore Kuefr-
ner and Adam Weigand. DR.. George X.
Baier was reelected physician.
Evening star., 1908-12-21
Large Cans Table Pears. &c:

Large Cans Tomatoes. 6Izc: Shoe Peg
Corn. TIC; Extra Sifted Peas, 10c: Lemon
Cling Peaches. 14lxc; 40c Chocolates. 20c;
pc Mixed Candy, l2c; IA lbs. Mixed
Nuts for soc; Grenoble Walnuts, 16c
Marriott 14c Raisins. Sc: Currants. Sc;
Citron. lie; Figs. 10c; Dates, sc; 1 bot
ties 10c Vanilla. 25c; cans Fish Roe. Csc;
cans Str. Beans, 25e; Eggs, soc; Butter.
30c;' 14-bbl. Best Flour. 81. IS: lbs. Buck
wheat, 25c; Hams, 1111c: soc Teas. 20c
Pound Cake, 12c; Fruit Cake &c: Atmore $
Gel. Mincemeat, 1Oc: Plum Pudding. 19c
]. T. D. Pyles' stores. de19-3t
Evening star., 1908-12-21
| LOSS OF LIFE FEARED.
Conditions at Washington Approach
to the Anacostia Bridge.

In letter to the District Commission
ers the Hillsdale Citizens Association de-
clares that the condition of the west
tracks Of the Anacostia car line at the
Washington end of the new Anacostia
bridge is dangerous. A loss of life is
probable, the communication says, should
car jump the track at that point, as
there is nothing to prevent it from roll
ing down an embankment of fifteen feet
W. j. Douglas. engineer of bridges,
says that the retaining wall of the north
approach of the bridge will be completed
in about three weeks, and then the OBJ
the meantime; he says, the only way to
improve conditions is to require the rail-
way company not to operate cars on the
west track, but this he regards as un-
necessary.
Evening star., 1908-12-21
Pathos of Apparent Failure.

Al the Vesper services at the Church of
The covenant yesterday Rev. DIR. Wood.
the pastor. preached q sermon on THE
Pathos of Apparent Failure" musical
service was given prior to the vesper
services by the church quartet. Mrs W.
\. Gawler. Miss F.. Bernhelmer Harry
Stevens and j. Walter Humphrey In the
evening there was another musical service.
led by Anton kaspar. violinist Following
the night musical service DR.. Wood again
addressed the congregation. his theme be-
ing Moral Stress of City Life
Evening star., 1908-12-21
CONFIRMED BY THE CARDINAL
SACRAMENT ADMINISTERED TO
276. IN ST. PETERS CHURCH.
Bishop O'Connell 0mciates in st.
Martin's-Priests Entertained
by Father Hannah.

Cardinal Gibbons yesterday afternoon
at o'clock administered the sacramen,
of confirmation to a class of 27s candi-
dates at st. Peters Church in the pres.
ence Of a congregation larger. perhaps
than any that had ever gathered there
before.
Three times in the course of the day
Cardinal Gibbons appeared in the robes
of his high office before the communi-
cants of st. Peters. At Z o'clock in the
morning he said mass, at 1890 o'clock he
preached and al o'clock he confirmed the
class. Assisting in the confirmation cere.
mony were Rev. Father ]. r. Matthews
pastor Of ST. Cyprian's Church; Rev
Father J. D. Mari, pastor of the Church
Of the Immaculate Conception. and Rev
Fathers O'Brien and Morris of ST. Peters
For the confirmation class George y
Harbin and Robert F.. Smith acted as
Luckett and Mrs. I. T. Young for the
women
Solemn high mass in the morning was
celebrated by Rev. T. c. Rankin of Rich
mond. Va. Rev. Fathers Curley and
Morris of st. Peters were the deacons
of the mass. George Colliflower acted as
master of ceremonies. Cardinal Gibbons
preached the sermon, taking as his theme
the Christmastide. and urging his hear
ers to come to the church to unburder
their souls at the beginning Of another
year.
Confirmation at st. Martins.
A class of 80 persons was confirmed al
) o'clock yesterday afternoon at st. Mar.
tins Catholic Church by Bishop O'Connell
rector of the Catholic University. Ten OF
those confirmed were converts received
during the mission to non-Catholics
preached in the church last week The
bishop delivered a brief sermon on tie
sacrament of confirmation.
The mission to non-Catholics closed with
the evening services at 7:3O o'clock, wher
the sermon was preached by the Rev. A
W. Doran OF Philadelphia, who has con-
Quoted a question box during the mission
Guests Of Rev. Father Hannah.
Rev. Father Eugene Hannah entertained
at supper last evening Bishop O'Connell
and priests from the Apostolic Mission
House as follows: Rev. A. P. Doyle. esp.
Rev. Alvah Doran. Philadelphia; Rev. J.
~ Dougherty, Wilmington. Del: Rev
William Colbert. St. Paul, Mimi; Rev.
Richard Murphy. Dubuque, Iowa: Rev.
c. L. O'Brien, Springfield. Mass; Rev.
William Husser DID,. Natchez, Miss;
Rev D. ]. Mountain. Buffalo. N. Y, and
Rev. P. J. Conroy of st. Martins Church
Evening star., 1908-12-21
Ward Sentenced to Jail.

Armstead Ward. colored, formerly en-
ployed as a servant in a household on
East Capitol street. was convicted this
morning in the Police Court Of the theft
of two twenty-dollar bills several days
ago, and in default Of $40 fine was COM
mitted to Jail for four months. Ward
was given the money to go to the Union
station to purchase tickets for SOUTH
ern city, and failed to either fulfill Ins
errand or return the cash. His plea was
that he had either been robbed of tue
money or had lost it.
Evening star., 1908-12-21
FAILURE OF REFORM WORK.
President and Mrs. Roosevelt Hear
Sermon by Pastor Schick.

The President and Mrs. Roosevelt were
among the auditors at Grace Reformed
Church yesterday morning. and heard
Rev. John NJ. Schick declare in his SER
mon that social and political reforms
were useless in the salvation of the
world.
I'VE have wasted time he said, in
trying to better the world on its own
plane We have tried In vain to deliver
a world that is not fit to be delivered and
is not ready to be saved. And so We have
socialism and other such efforts at re-
form, which are ineffective"
Evening star., 1908-12-21

ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

National-"The Servant in the House"
Sis pm.
BeIasco-'Yosemite,'' SIS pm.
Columbia-Cohan & Harris Minstrels,
S:1o pm.
Chase 's-Polite vaudeville, S:15 pm.
New Academy-'Sure Shot SAM" S:lo
pm
New Lyceum Colonial Belles,' S:la
pm.
Cavety-"CIark's Runaway Girls S:l5
PIN
Ma jestic - Continuous vaudeville ana
moving pictures, 7:30 pm.
Evening star., 1908-12-21
EUGENE F. LOUD DEAD.
Former Representative in Congress
Passes Away in California.

Former Representative Eugene F. Loud
of California died yesterday at the home
of his son-in-law, Capt. J. J. Callundine
in San Francisco. Mr.. Louds wife and
daughter died recently.
Representative Loud was a member Of
the House for twelve years. He was de-
feated in 1902 after a campaign in which
the letter carriers of the country conduct
ed the opposition. He had been prominent
in legislation affecting the postal service.
and had incurred the enmity Of the letter
carriers organization.
Mr.. Loud was born in. Massachusetts
siXtyOne years ago. but moved to Califor-
MIA when he was thirteen years old. At
one time. before he was elected to Con-
gress, he was tax collector of San Fran
cisco.
Evening star., 1908-12-21

The steamer Brookline Of the Baltimore
Jamaica line of the United Fruit Com
pany. reported ashore in Chesapeake bay
short distance below Baltimore. was
hoated in the latter part of last week by
the Baker & Whiteley tug Columbia
and Taylor's tug William II. Yerkes, jr.
Of this city. The Brookline was placed to
an anchorage and sailed after the fog
lifted. She came off undamaged. as the
bottom was easy to lie upon and during
Evening star., 1908-12-21
CITY ITEMS.
P1onfv of Fr,,i<

Plenty of Fruit in Schneider's
Fruit Cake. It's just as rich. moist and
delicious as If made in the home kitchen.
Only &c lb. at Schneider's market stands
ana grocers'. If you haven't ordered your
supply for the holidays already do so to-
day. 2jc lb. Pound Cake. same price.
Evening star., 1908-12-21

that last reply you sent the advertiser u
that somebody got in ahead Of you. Re-
member that Star want ads. bring big re-
suits. and keep at it till you get what
you're after.
Evening star., 1908-12-21
To Insure a Merry Xmas

he sure to have a supply of 'Old Glory
ON hand: delicious and wholesome: per-
fectly aged. so it went cause headaches.
Phone ". 40. Abner-Drury Brew. Co.
Evening star., 1908-12-21
An Important Christmas Item.

Supplies for the holidays should include
James r. Oysters Elgin Creamery Butter;
unsurpassed in purity and deliciousness.
Headquarters, 9th and Pa. ave.-Advt.
Evening star., 1908-12-21
SCHOONER IN DISTRESS.
Makes Port After Series of Serious
Accidents and Is Now Repairing.

The schooner Augustus II. Eabcock a
frequent visitor to this city. in the sum-
mer months with cargoes of ice from
Maine, now lying at Baltimore with a
cargo. Of phosphate rock from Florida
aboard had a rough trip from the Flor
ida port to the Chesapeake.
She sailed from Port Tampa December
T. All the way up the coast she met a
series OF gales that broke two booms
split the jaw Of the spanker boom, and
tore her sails. which after they were re-
paired and replaced were carried away.
AS climax to her chapter Of accidents
she had trouble with her rudder
The vessel finally succeeded in making
the Chesapeake She will have to under
go extensive repairs before she can again
sail. e..
Evening star., 1908-12-21

Our Mauro Bituminous Coal Will
solve your smoke trouble. We earnestly
solicit your early trial Of same. ]. Maury
Dove Company.-Advt.
Evening star., 1908-12-21
C.. A. Muddiman & c

Artistic Electric and Gas Drop Lights.
Natl Inverted Lights, Art Domes
1904 G st. GIG 18th st.
Evening star., 1908-12-21
White Oak Bituminous Coal.

High in carbon, low in ash, free from
slate and dirt. direct from our mines; as
a steam and heat producer has no equal
Whites Oak Coal Co., 20S and 2O9 Colorado
bldg.-Advt.
Evening star., 1908-12-21
Altamont Spring Water

In highest class of table waters and en-
tirely above criticism-W. p. Mason
Chemist, Rensselaer, Polytechnic Institute
Evening star., 1908-12-21
Homemade Fruit Cake for Xmas.

You'il say right away that Holmes
Homemade Fruit Cake is the best you've
ever tasted. Made of the best ingredients
and cleanest fruit. Any size. 2Jc h.
Homemade Pies. 20c. Holmes Bakery.
1st & E sts.: phones Linen. 144O & 1441.
Evening star., 1908-12-21
Jos. Phillips Original Sausage.
Always ask for the ORIGINAL Phillips.

The Most Popular Havana Cigar on
sale. Why? Try one and you will soon
know the season. El-po-der-so, eleven
sizes, 10c to 3 for SOC.
Evening star., 1908-12-21

Small's Flowers for Christmas,
14th and sts. Washington; Waldorf
Astoria and 1853 Broadway, New York.
Advt.
Evening star., 1908-12-21

Swift & Co.'S sales of fresh beef in
Washington for the week ending Satur-
day. Dec. 1, averaged 7.41 cents per lb.-
Advt.
Evening star., 1908-12-21

What to Give Physician.
Handbags. obstetrical cases. vial cases
etc; all prices. Gilman's, 627 Pa. ave
AdVt
Evening star., 1908-12-21

Elk Grove art subject is very beautiful
free.-AdNt
Evening star., 1908-12-21

The Great Bear Is an Ideal Table
water. Office, 7O4 nth NV. Phone 3240.
Evening star., 1908-12-21
$50 9th st. N. w., New Star Branch.

Leave Want Ads" for The Star at Ro.
land Waiiace's news stand and stationery
store. 95O 9Th ST. NV. Wanted Help, Situ.
atoms. Rooms for Rent etc. are only one
cent per word each insertion
Evening star., 1908-12-21

Order Reisinger's Ice Cream,
S1.no GAL; SOC 1s gal. Serial No 1861.
Charlotte Russo, SOC per dozen.
235 G. St NV. Phone NJ. 2761.
Evening star., 1908-12-21
White Oak Egg, IS Per Ton

Guaranteed to give satisfaction. Whit
Oak Coal Co.. aOS and 209 Colorado bldg
Advt.
Evening star., 1908-12-21

Watch for a City-Randle Highlands. =
Advt.
Evening star., 1908-12-21
FoRFEITs HIS COLLATERAL.

Lucile-a handsome Elk Grove art subject
-Advt.
Evening star., 1908-12-21

Making Millwork to Order
is special feature of our business. Get
our prices. Eisinger Bros, POO eth NV.
de21-d, ,eSu,3
Evening star., 1908-12-21
steamer Brookliue Floated.

Tree ornaments, toys. Gould's, 421 9th a. W
-Advt. .-..''
Evening star., 1908-12-21

Sheetz, Formerly of 10th and F sts.,
is now located at 511 11th st. NV. b.
tween and F. and 10 14th street. All
candies SOC per pound.
Evening star., 1908-12-21
PI M p LES
And BlaCkheadS Pre-
vented and
Cured by Cuticura.

Gently smear the face With Cuticura ointu,sut,
the great Skin Cure. but do not rub. Wash OF
the Ointment In i've minutes with Cuticura Soap
and hot water and bathe freely for some min.
utes. Repeat mornins and evening. At other
times use hot water and cuticura Soap 70: bath.
ing the face a often ~ agreeable.
Evening star., 1908-12-21

Every Yuletide Finds Heurich's
Beers more firmly entrenched in popular
favor. The purest oldest and finest Amer
lea produces. Order a case for Xmas. 2
doz. Maerzen or Senate. $l.75: 2 doz. Lager,
$1.5O: bot. rebate, SOC. Phone w. 1900
Evening star., 1908-12-21

Christian Xander's Xmas Beverages.
Tie largest and best appointed stock in
the country. Quality House, 800 7th.
Evening star., 1908-12-21

Everything Good to Eat
and drink at lowest consistent prices. ia:
D. Donnelly. 14th & Eye. Phone 1895.
Evening star., 1908-12-21

Augusta, Charleston, summerville
and south, 3:45 pm. Unexcelled service
via: Penn. and Atlantic Coast Line r. r.,
1419 New York ave. n.w.-Advt.