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Evening star., 1908-01-20
HONOR LEES MEMORY.
Camp III, Confederate Veterans, to
Hold Services This Evening.

Services commemorative of the one
hundred and first anniversary of the
birth of Gen. Robert f. Lee will be held
today in all sections of the United
States Veterans of the linton army
who admired the manhood and grim
bravery of Lee will. in many places. join
with the men in gray in doing homage
to his memory. They will follow the
precepts of one of Gen. Lees sayings:
"A brave and generous soldier always
admires and respects bravery in others,
although the others may be enemies
The anniversary ceremonies in this
city will be held this evening at o'clock
in the Mount Vernon Place Methodist
Episcopal Church. under the auspices of
Camp No. Ill. United Confederate Vet
Grams. of which Maj. j. Med. CARING
ton is commander. The address will be
by Representative J. Thomas Helm of
Alabama. To make the exercises rpore
appropriate, the Southern Cross of
Honor will be conferred upon a number
Of veterans by the District of Columbia
division of the Daughters of the Con-
federacy.
That Robert f. Lee is admired and re-
spected by the American people was
shown by the homage paid in the north
and south on the centennial anniversary
of his birth last year. Yesterday and
last night the birthday anniversary of
Gen. Lee was observed in many towns
and hamlets of Virginia.
Evening star., 1908-01-20
Plans for Relief Society Ball.

Gen Stephen D. Lee commander of
the Confederate Veterans. has been in
vited and is expected to attend the South
ern Relief Society charity ball, to be
given at the New Willard tomorrow even
ing. Mrs. Rosalie HolIyday Bocock.
chairman of the ball committee. has COM
pleted the final arrangements for the af-
fair. which, it is said, promises to be one
of the most brilliant balls OF the social
season. With prominent matrons OF
official and social circles to receive the
guests, numerous buds of The season to
grace the occasion and the members
of the entertainment and floor committees
alert to look after the pleasure of the
guests: the program of the society is
replete with attractive features
The 18th Cavalry Band will play in
the smaller ballroom and the Marine
Band will supply the music in the larger
ballroom. The reception will begin
promptly at o o'clock. Mr. Frank B..
Martin, chairman of the floor committee,
will lead the cotillon in the smaller BALL
room. He will be assisted by Repre-
sentative Henry Delaware Flood of Vir-
ginia. the vice chairman
The supper will be served in the red and
green dining rooms upon the first floor
after IL o'clock.
Evening star., 1908-01-20
Sermon by Rev. Dr.. Radcliffe.

Rev. DR.. Radcliffe at the service in the
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
last evening chose his text from the gospel
of st. John. II have meat to cat that ye
know not Of He paid attention to Incl
dents Of daily life and declared that a
man dies as he has lived.
In speaking of vice prevalent in the
world the minister directed attention to
those who sacrifice greater opportunities
that they may be of service to art. sci
erce. literature, the professions and gen.
eral business.
Very few there are DIR. Radcliffe said.
who can say. in the words of Agassiz,
I haven't the time to make money New
ertheless there are here in our own city
men and women who are giving their
lives and labor for the love of art. In the
various government departments in this
city men are working at their professions
at small salaries when, on the outside,
they could easily earn princely salaries.
These are the men who have meat to eat
that we know not of-they are laboring
because of the love for their professions" !"
Evening star., 1908-01-20
Anacostia and Vicinity.

At the recent annual business meet
ing of the Anacostia Baptist Church
report of the auditing committee. was
read and approved. NJ E. Cornish, the
treasurer. presented his annual report
which was approved. 1t was urged
that the church cooperate with the
Mems Brotherhood of the congregation
in building a combined parsonage, club
house. library and reading room. The
resignation of Thomas Hollows as
church clerk was read. vote of thanks
was rendered him, and S. ]. [. Price
was chosen to fill the position. John
r. Dent. Thomas Hollows and Norval
w. Greer were reelected deacons of
the church.
Five insane patients. four of whom
are survivors of the civil war. were
received at the Government Hospital
for the Insane Saturday evening last
from the northwestern branch. Ma
tional Home for Disabled Volunteer
Soldiers, at Milwaukee, Wis.
Evening star., 1908-01-20
UNION NO. 101 IN SESSION
BUSINESS TRANSACTED YES
TERDAY BY TYPOS.
Sam DeNedry Indorsed as Repre-
sentative of Printers in Fed
Grafton of Labor.

Matters of general and local interest
were transacted at the monthly meeting
of Columbia Typographical Union. No.
1O1. yesterday afternoon at Typographical
Temple. on street. The session was
called to order by the president 7. C..
Parsons. and after the reading of COM
munications of routine nature by Secre-
tary George G. Seibold the union unani-
mously adopted a resolution indorsing
Sam DeNedrey as delegate from the In
ternational Typographical Union to the
American Federation of Labor.
A communication was received from the
international conference board, composed
of members of all branches of the print
ing trade, asking Columbia Union to In
Evening star., 1908-01-20
Shelter for Homeless Dogs Abolished

The shelter for homeless dogs at
Bethesda is no more. and ten OF It's erst-
while inhabitants are. 1t is hoped. happy
new arrivals in canine paradise. or the
place which corresponds to that haven.
During the latter part Of last year the
philanthropic society which maintained
the rest" for hobo dogs discovered that
interest in the enterprise was on the
wane and that funds to continue the
charity after January were lacking. and
il was determined that the new year
should witness its final dissolution. Twen-
ty-three dogs were in the shelter when
the fat went forth. Homes were found
for thirteen. Ten just "skiddoed.
Evening star., 1908-01-20
Possible Shortage in Ice Supply.

If the mild winter continues a month
longer there is said to be grave danger
of shortage OF ice in this city next sum-
mer There has been no freezing weather
in Maine. and as yet. II is stated, no ice
has been cut there. nor has any been
cut on the upper Hudson. to supply New
York city. 1t is stated that there Is a
considerable supply in the ice houses In
Maine, but not enough to meet the de-
mand for the summer. Washington is,
perhaps, in better position regarding the
ice supply than most cities of it's size,
should a shortage come, as the ice-mak-
ing plants here are large enough to manu-
facture about two-hfths Of the supply
wanted.
Evening star., 1908-01-20
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

National-"The Man OF the Hour" S:15
pm.
Columbia-Chauncey Olcott in "O'Neil
of Derry" S:15 pm
Belasco-Margaret Angln and Henry
Miller in THE Great Divide" S:1o pm.
Chase.s-Polite vaudeville Sis pm.
New Academy-:"The Ninety and Nine"
S:15 pm.
Majestic-"we Are King" S:15 pm.
Gayety-The Bowery Burlesquers. S:15
pm.
New Lyceum-"The Oriental Cozy Cor
ner Girls" S:15 pm.
Convention Hall-Roller skating Morn
ing afternoon and night.
Evening star., 1908-01-20
Playlets at Saengerbund.

The auditorium of the Washington Saen-
gerbund clubhouse, on C street. was the
scene last evening Of the rendition of two
one act olaylets. More than 300 persons
were in attendance. The plays were In
German. The casts included Mrs. Bosen-
berg Weber, Mrs Elnore Schwarz. Miss
Schwarz and Messrs. g. Scharbau. Will
liam Hanneman. G. Pauis. A. Sauer and
A. Keller
Evening star., 1908-01-20
MEMORIAL TO DIR. STAFFORD.
Organized Yesterday tt
Further the Project.

The Dr. Stafford Memorial Associa-
ton, with E. ]. Brennan president. was
organized at Carroll Hall yesterday. 1t
was decided to raise a sum ,pproxi-
mating $500 by subscription to pur-
chase a memorial of the late pastor
of St Patrick's Church.
A committee of five men and five
women are to be appointed by the chair.
with the advice of the other officers, to
act with the president as an executive
committee to raise the fund and select
the memorial.
It is considered likely that the me-
mortal to be chosen will be d life
size figure of Christ. to be placed in
the church, the work of a well-known
sculptor. This project had been a fa-
vorite one of DR.. Stafford. and he had
had many models of such figures pre-
pared. The amount which he had in
tended to expend for such a figure was
about the same as that which It is in
tended to raise by subscription.
Evening star., 1908-01-20
The McComas Sale.

The valuable furniture. library, orna-
ments, ETC.. comprising the personal ef-
fects of the late Judge McComas. are
now. on view at Sloan's gallery, 1407 G
street, previous to being sold. at auction
there. Wednesday and following days.
The catalogues, embracing many other
rare goods, can be had at the rooms, 1407
G street. A pew in st. Johns Church
will be sold Thursday at l. o'clock m.-
Adyt.
Evening star., 1908-01-20
Sunday at Homeward Bound Mission


That some human lives are empty and
fnat there is something missing in others,
was pointed out by Capt. Theodore Vail
ant. evangelist OF the Homeward Bound
Mission. in an address in the auditorium
OF the mission. 119 Pennsylvania avenue.
last evening.
In some minds and hearts" he said.
There are essentials that are lacking.
Men and women feel longing for some
thing that seems to be missing from their
being. God. and God alone can Hi the
vacant places in their souls. 1t is a long
Ing for the love and favor OF the Great
Creator and Governor Of this world and
the millions Of worlds beyond. The God
who creates everything, from the most
minute insect and flower. to great planets
and suns. Get into favor with God and
into His work. and the feeling Of empti-
ness will be gone. and you will instead
have the fuilness of happiness and love-"
Evening star., 1908-01-20
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers for
Fort Monroe. Norfolk, Newport News and
all points south, every evening In the
year at $40 o'clock.
Special excursions to Mount Vernon for
school children Saturday from 10 I'm. to
!. pm. hourly at reduced rate.
Electric trains from 18th street and
Pennsylvania avenue for Mount Vernon
hourly. 10 a. m. to pm. Arlington and
Alexandra every twenty minutes.
Ferry steamer Lackawanna to Alexan-
dria every hour and a half from am. to
pm.
Evening star., 1908-01-20
Passing Of Old Steamer.

The old steamer Fannie Cadwallader
which. for nearly half century. carried
passengers and freight through the canal
between Baltimore and Philadelphia. is to
be converted into a barge. and during
the remainder Of her existence WILL carry
cargoes Of coal and lumber up and down
the coast
Evening star., 1908-01-20
FOUNDERS DAY.
Georgetown University Alumni So
ciety to Observe Anniversary.

Arrangements have been completed by
the Georgetown Alumni Society to con-
duct its annual meeting and banquet next
Saturday as a celebration of founders
day. The exercises will be in honor of the
memory of Archbishop Carroll, founder of
Georgetown University.
The banquet will be served at Rausch-
er's next Saturday evening. beginning at
7:3O o'clock. Mr.. George E. Hamilton,
president of the society. is to officiate as
toastmaster, and it is expected that many
out-of-town graduates, and all the living
ex-presidents of the university will at
tend The program includes an Grafton
on Carroll by Father Brosnan, an original
ode by Conde Pallen of New York and an
address by Father Buel, president of the
university.
Evening star., 1908-01-20
QUESTION OF DoMICILE.
Trial of Cotton Will Case to Begin
Tomorrow.

The trial of the question of the domicile
of Mrs. Ellen NJ. Cotton, widow of Gen.
David D. Cotton. a wealthy western pio-
neer. will begin tomorrow before jury in
the Probate Court, Justice Barnard presid-
ing.
Attorneys r. G. Donaldson and B. W.
Parker are counsel for Helen Margaret
Beatrice Sacher. the seven-year-o,d great
granddaughter of Mrs. Cotton. Conrad II.
Syme, counsel for Mrs. John B. Dahlgren
and Miss Katharine Martin. legatees un-
der the will of Mr.. Cotton. today an
nounced that Attorney Charles A. Doug
las had been retained as associate coun-
sci with him i'm the case
Evening star., 1908-01-20
Sung as o6ertorv.

The beautiful selection from Mendels-
sohn's Elijah" Lift Thine Eyes to the
Mountains was given at the offertory
yesterday morning at the Eastern Pres
byterian Church by the Lecene Trio.
which Is composed of the Misses Christine
Church. E. Lenore Lacey and Gertrude
Trow. Their Interpretation and rendition
OF Mendelssohn was we'll received by the
congregation of the church. The trio
also assisted the church choir in other
musical numbers OF the morning service.
Evening star., 1908-01-20
Attack on Liquor Traffic.

In an address last evening at the Met
ropolitan Memorial Methodist Episcopal
Church Matthew f. O'Brien. congress
sional representative of the national pro-
hjbition committee. attacked the liquor
traffic In the District Of Columbia He re-
marked that Bishop Satterlee has said h.
does not favor prohibition because 1t is
useless to make laws that cannot be en-
forced.
This is a delusion." the speaker de-
clared. 'for IL the national government
can prohibit the sale Of decayed meat and
enforce the law II can also prohibit the
sale of intoxicants and enforce the law"
Evening star., 1908-01-20
Sermon by Rev. Van schaick, Jr.

In discussing The Attitude of Jesus
Toward the Rich" at the Church of
Our Father yesterday Rev. John Van
Schaick. ir.. the pastor. declared that
1t makes little difference what a mans
position Is as regards wealth, as before
God there are no rich and no poor.
Evening star., 1908-01-20
PANAMA BONDS CASE.
Hearing Before Justice Gould Be-
gun This Afternoon.

Hearing was commenced late this after
noon before Justice Gould on the applca-
ton of George w. Austin of New York
for an injunction to prevent Secretary
Cortelyou from allotting to certain ma
tional banks and individuals 81, 800 900
of the Panama canal bonds.
Attorneys Henry M. Earle of New York
and Cuttings & Chamberlin of this city.
who represent the petitioner, claimed that
the Secretary had violated the law in re-
fusing a bid of $1O3.375 made by Mr.. Aus
tin for $3. 900 of the bond issue, and in
allottng bonds at lower bid.
United States Attorney Baker and AS
sistant United States Attorney Mcnamara
for Mr.. Cortelyou contend that Mr.. Aus
tin was financially irresponsible. and did
not make the bid in good faith. They also
urged on the court that the circular ad-
vertising for proposals reserved to the
government the right to reject any bid,
and this gave to the Secretary a discre-
ton, the exercise of which is not review
able In court of equity.
Evening star., 1908-01-20
PLANS for competitiye Drill.

Arrangements have been made for
competitive drill Wednesday evening in
the National Rifles. Armory. under the
direction of the Ladies of the Maccabees
of the World. between the Richmond. Va.
and the local lodges. In the afternoon the
officers of National Hive. No. 1. will be
installed in office with fitting ceremonies.
Evening star., 1908-01-20
Pullman Sleeping Car
Service to Erie.

Service to Erie.
A through Pullman drawing room sleep
ing car is now operated between Wash
ington and Oil City, Pa, via the Penn
sylvania railroad and Cory. affording i'm
proved sleeping car Accommodations to
Erie and northwestern Pennsylvania. The
car leaves Union station, Washington,
daily at 1905 pm.-Advt
Evening star., 1908-01-20
CITY AND DISTRICT.

New Ice House Nearing Completion.
The new ice storage house being built
on the 9th street wharf will be COM
pleted early the coming week, but will
not be put In service, II is stated, until
next summer. when 1t will be used as
distributing depot to the wagons deliver
ing ice about the city to consumers.
Evening star., 1908-01-20
The Delicious Aroma of White House

Coffee pervades the very atmosphere OF
Washington's breakfast hour. Hundreds
of families in the suburbs are enjoying It's
subtle charm with the morning meal: and
all are grateful that such superb coffee is
so easily obtaina ble-for 300 or more gro-
GERS In Washington and vicinity are sup
plying II.
Evening star., 1908-01-20

Petition in Voluntary Bankruptcy.
f. B. Bell, clerk. today filed a petition
in voluntary bankruptcy. He lists his
debts at $S74.96 and has no assets. Attor-
news George w. Blankenship and Robert
S. Hume represent the petitioner.
Evening star., 1908-01-20
$50 for the Best Solution.

The mystery of a loaf of bread PROPOSE
ton. Into how many pieces of various
sizes Is II possible to divide loaf of
MEINBERG'S Bread with six straight
cuts of knife across any side? See
Saturdays or Sundays Star, large ad.
Evening star., 1908-01-20

THIRTY INSERTIONS of your ad mean
over lO5O.OOO copies of the ad in one
month. Do YOU think there is any
doubt of its being seen? Try small ad
in the classified columns
Evening star., 1908-01-20
GEORGETOWN Star Branch.

Prides Drug Store 2sth and sts
NV, receives want Ads for The Star
at / cent a word.
Evening star., 1908-01-20
Money Is Constantly Earning

money for you when deposited in banking
dept OF Union Trust Co. 10Th and II SITS.
Interest paid on all accounts Deposits
subject to check Government CONTROL
AdYt.
Evening star., 1908-01-20

The Demand for Schneider's "Malt''
Bread Is Growing Steadily.
One loaf will reveal to you the reason
why Schneider's Malt Bread Is such q
steady favorite with the critical. Try 1t,
and you'll always demand that your table
be supplied with Malt Bread. AT gro
GERS, fresh from the ovens. &c loaf.
Evening star., 1908-01-20

Swift & Co.'S sales of fresh beef in
Washington for the week ending Satur-
day. Jan. 49, averaged 1872 cents per lb.-
Advt.
Evening star., 1908-01-20
1OoL Discount.

All Gas Portable Lights. Fancy Table
Lamps. Decorated and Art Shades reduced.
1904 &C. A. Muddiman & Co.-616 18th.
Evening star., 1908-01-20
Solid Mahogany Banquet Table

and other fine new furniture by auctien
Wednesday morning. commencing 1O:30
Come in Tuesday and look through our
rooms Wilson & Mayors, 1927 and 1229
G street.
Evening star., 1908-01-20

We're Filling Orders for Spruce
and yellow pine laths at a. very low flE-
ure. Eisinger Bros, 21O9 7th NV.
ja2O-d. .eSu.3 - !.
Evening star., 1908-01-20

Order Reisinger's Ice Cream,
$.0O gal: SOC " gal. Serial No. 1887.
80 G. st. NV. Phone NJ. 2767.
Evening star., 1908-01-20

Kraemer's Fineza q Quality Whisky
Excellent for medicinal purposes. 735 1th.
Evening star., 1908-01-20

Safe Deposit Boxes, $3 Per Annum
Evening star., 1908-01-20
Seaboard Florida Limited
ers best and most reliable service
rida Office 1901 pa oya dot

You little know the pulling power of a
small ad in The Star unless you have
tried it. Be wise and advertise for what
you want
Evening star., 1908-01-20
CITY ITEMS.

Grocers Sell Connecticut Pies.
When you want good dessert for lunch
or dinner go to the nearest grocer and
get Connecticut Pie. All good Kinds.
Evening star., 1908-01-20

Old Carpets Woven
into handsome reversible rugs. Drop Dos
tai. Home Rug Co., office. % 9th ne.
ja1S-14ts
Evening star., 1908-01-20
In Producing "old Glory" Beer

only high-grade materials and approved
brewing methods are employed. These
make this popular dark beer a beverage
of worth. Abner-Drury Brew. Co.
Evening star., 1908-01-20

Chris. Xander's Melliston for Grip,
coughs and colds. Best Of Wild Cherry
Cordials. soc bottle. Only at 900 Ith st.
Evening star., 1908-01-20

$40 Gold Pieces-First Issue
bought and sold Station q. Box 24O1.
jal6-tf
Evening star., 1908-01-20
Small Sugar Cured Hams, 12k,

SuHII sugar VuIeU 0d1Hs, 1&11c,
Large Hams. 1Oc: Kingan's. Reli8bie
Shoulders 1Oc: Dry Salt Shoulders. SIC:
Kingan's Boneless Br. Bacon. sliced: -2Oc;
Smoked Breasts. 125tc: Corned Breasts
lie: Smoked Picnics. 91tc: Corned Pic
MICS, 91tc; Fat Back. SIC: Pure Lard.
lie; substitute. &c. ]. T. D. Pyles' stores
ia17-4t 2.
Evening star., 1908-01-20

No Beers Compare With Heurich's
Maerzen. Senate and Lage- either in -ex-
cellence of iiavor or healthfuiness. Every
one who drinks beer should drink -Heu-
richs. 2 doz. Maerzen or Senate,c &1.75: 2
doz Lager, 81. 50: bot rebate. Soc. Phone.
Evening star., 1908-01-20
For One Month All Candies 35e

LIB. at GEO B. SHEETZ'S
Stores, F and 10th and 719 14th.
Special price on account
10th anniversary. Chocolates.
caramels. honbons. etc. a5c lb.
Evening star., 1908-01-20

Callaghan's Restaurant, 7th and 6
SITS, is the finest place in town to get
good food well cooked at moderate prices.
New York steaks and sea food sptcialties.
Business mems lunch. &c. from IL to 2.
Evening star., 1908-01-20

Watch for a City-Randle Highlands
AdYt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-16
The New Lyceum.

Claiming to be as near perfection as
possible the "Brigadiers'' comes to the
New Lyceum this week arrayed In a
brand-new dress. lavishly furnished by
Clarence Burdick, manager of the organi-
cation. The company this season presents
Sheppard Camps second edition of his
comedy, Mr.. Wise From Broadway It's
two acts are said to be filled with fea-
lures. surprises, attractions, climaxes and
sensational ideas. In addition to chorus
of twenty-five young women who can
sing and dance, it is claimed, in man
ner befitting the occasion the production
boasts of sixteen original song hits, an
elaborate scenic and electrical investiture
and other details essential to success IN
the theatrical armament. Mr.. Camp
plays the stellar role of Johnny Wise, the
insurance agent, who goes to Panama to
suppress revolution. and is assisted in
his efforts by Rosalind May, Carrie Starr,
Johnny Neff. Walter Wolfe, Flemen and
Miller. Melvin Brothers and Chooceeta, a
clever Spanish danseuse. Mr.. Camp
latest song success, I'm the Man," is a
companion piece to That's Gratitude,
and Sahara Dreamy Panama" and
"Cobblestone'' are a few of the vocal
numbers which 1t is claimed are sure to
be encored.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-16
The Academy,

The attraction at the New Academy for
the week commencing Monday, August "a
will be Charles E. Blaney's production
From Sing Sing to Liberty" sensa.
tional melodrama in four acts and six
scenes by Harry Clay Blaney, the gifted
young author, who in this. his latest
work, is said to have written a play
which appeals to all classes and is con.
structed on clear lines of dramatic skill
1t is promised the production will be
massive and the mechanical effects new
and novel. The principal feature of the
play will be the appearance of Jack Dor
ris, 1.-The scientific Jail breaker who has
been specially engaged to create the lead
ing parts. a young hero. who in the Sec
ond act will show his marvellous feat of
breaking out of his cell at Sing Sing, in
which he has been locked with real hand
suf1s and iron bars. This is claimed to be
no stage effect. but the real thing, and
after each performance. the audience is
invited on the stage to inspect the para
phernalia used in the scene. The play
is said to be out Of the ordinary and
promises in a special manner to appeal to
the audience.