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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-16
PROBLEMS OF THE CITY.
DR.. Van Schaick Delivers First of
Series of Sermons.

I'VE who talk of the failure of cities,
the evils of city life, the unsolved prob
lens of municipal government, often do
not appreciate the great significance Of
cities in the progress of the world: the
great centers of population today are
leaders in art. science. religion. investi-
cation and discovery of every kind" Le-
clared Rev. DR.. John Van Setback. jr.,
pastor of the Church of Our Father, Uni
versalist. In the first Of series of ser
mons on The Social and Religious Prob
lens of the city" The topic yesterday
was The City's Origin and Growth" In
part, he said:
1T has been with the city and in the
city and through the city that the great
progress of the race has been made. On:y
this week l read this statement: The
first murderer built the first city and
crime and wretchedness have dwelt in the
city ever since 1t is i'll this tone we
often talk of the city.
The future of the city as to success
or failure is in our hands. In cities where
there is self-government and in Washing
ton as well. this proposition holds true.
What the city is and what it will be de-
Ponds upon the Inhabitants.
ITO hear our responsibility as citizens
we need three things.
First, knowledge of municipal his
tory and experience with all OF it's rec
ords of success and of failure.
Second: sense of proportion which
will enable us to hold true the balance
between the evil and the good ...-
Third, faith that good can overcome
evil, and right conquer wrong.
I'VE can accomplish nothing if we see
no evils. We can accomplish nothing If
we see all evil. We can accomplish as
we see the two sides. the good and the
bad, the reasons for encouragement and
the real reasons for concern
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-16
WILD GEESE PLENTIFUL.
Many Flocks Seen, but Ducks Are
Scarce and Shy.

Wild geese seem more plentiful on the
Potomac this fall than in years. Large
fiocks were seen by the officers of the
steamer Wakefield as she was coming I'D
the river from MattoX creek on her last
trip.
One flock. containing twenty-five birds.
was Off Lower Cedar point. An equally
large flock was found In the mouth of
Port Tobacco. A smaller flock was re-
ported off Riverside. Scattered birds were
seen at several points.
Wild ducks. reported fairly plentiful a
week ago, are becoming scarce. They have
been persistently hunted by persons in
power launches, so that the few that are
on the river are SO shy that it is diff
cult to get within gunshot of them
Reports coming from down the river
state that rabbits and squirrels are numer
Gus. cartridges are plentiful and good
traces of wild turkeys have been noted
in the river counties of Virginia The
outlook for the hunting season Is said to
be most excellent. and many persons from
this city are visiting friends down the
river so that they can enjoy the sport.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-16
EARLY MORNING FIRE.
Slight Blaze Discovered in War
ner's Bakery.

a slight blaze occurred in the show
window. at Warmers bakery, 922 9Th
street northwest, this morning about 2:3U
o'clock. Firemen from No. engine COM
pany extinguished the blaze before much
damage had been caused
Policeman. Spruce discovered a blaze in
the building of ]. f. Springman & Son,
9TH and y streets southwest, yesterday
afternoon about $50 O'Clock. He broke
open the door and eXtinguished the flames
without calling upon the fire department.
Sparks from a forge, it is believed, set
fire to a pile of rope.
No. 6 engine company responded TO a
local alarm last evening and found a
slight blaze in the apartment of Vincent
Meconi. sos X street northwest. The fire
was caused. the police report. by d child
overturning a gasoline stove. About So
damage resulted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-16
FILL UP ON OYSTERS.
Potomac Boat Club Members Enjoy
Big Roast

An oyster roast was given yesterday
by the Potomac Boat Club at which there
was an attendance Of more than 800 men,
berS.
1t was intended to have the affair on
Analostan Island. but on account Of the
weather the tables were set on open
ground adjoining the clubhouse. under one
Of the arches Of the Aqueduct bridge.
\ large force Of caterers prepared the
salt water delicacies, and the members
partook of them from early in the morn
ing until o'clock In the evening, after
which there were a number of musical
selections and songs. The individual vocal
work was done by Thomas German, w.
r. Pearce John J. Nolan and John c.
Merking. E. r. Gibson, Douglas Spencer
Bliss. Reginald Potten, Joseph Daily, J. r.
Mckinney. Wallace Miller, Joseph Rich
ardson and W. r. Thrall were responsible
for the close harmony.
The committee In charge of, the roast
consisted of John j. Nolan. vice president
of the club: e. Richard Gasch, secretary,
and Douglas Spencer Bliss, member Of
the board of governors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-16
WAS A FINANCIAL SUCCESS
NEARLY $1,000 PERSONS VISIT
ED THE FLOWER SHOW.
Over Five Thousand Were Present
Yesterday-Presiden Roosevelt's
Double Among the Throng.

The annual flower show of the Washing
ton Florists Club. which was held at
the old Masonic Temple, 9th and F streets.
since Thursday morning closed last night
with a sacred concert. and was pronounced
the first of any such exhibitions in this
country to be financial success.
cess.
The attendance was nearly $4,000 Be
tween 5000 and 5000 persons viewed the
flowers and plants yesterday and last
night. Mrs. Cecilia Howard Fentress
sang two solos last night. and James l..
Carberry played selection of his own
composition, which has been dedicated to
the Washington Florists Association.
Miss Bessie Nolan was the accompanies.
An amusing incident occurred last night
when a resident OF this city who greatly
resembles President Roosevelt entered the
hall and took A seat near the stage.
When some of the people in the hall saw
him they thought he was the President
and almost before he could seat himself
many gathered about him to shake his
hand. After time the Presidents dou-
bic managed TO inform those about him
that he was not the President, and he
was finally left in peace.
Although il has not been decided who
is the successful person for whom the
new seeding rose, grown by President
Kramer, is to be named, 1t is stated that
Miss Eva Cooke, who has received about
5000 votes, is the possible winner.
A novel plant which was exhibited. but
which escaped the notice Of a great many
persons Is the Resurrection" plant, or
scientifically known as the Agassiz Yuc-
ca, from Brazil. The first plant of this
variety was brought from Brazil In 1866
by Prof AgassiZ and his wife, who mace
an immense collection of specimens for
the Harvard museum: William Falconer.
then curator Of the botanic garden at
Cambridge, secured several sprouts from
the plant, one of which he brought 10
this city The plant which was exhibited
at the show. is the property Of Mrs. Wal
colt, wife Of the secretary Of the Smith
sonian Institution
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-16
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

CeIumbia-"Mrs. Wigs of the Cabbage
Patch" SIS pm.
Standardization II. Crane, in Father
and the Boys Sis pm.
Beiasco-"warrens of Virginia Sis
pm.
Chase s-Polite Vaudeville. S:15 pm.
New Academy-"Buster Brown, S:15
pm.
Cayety-'' Mardi GraS Beauties S:1o
pm.
New Lyceum-"Miss New York, Jr.,"
SID pm.
Majestic - Continuous vaudeville and
moving pictures. $50 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-16
APACHE Is MADE NEW.
Repairs Completed on Revenue Cut
ter for Winter Cruise.

The revenue cutter Apache. the Chesa-
peake bay station ship Of the Treasury
Department fleet. which was out on a
marine railway at Baltimore, to clean and
paint her hull. and to have her cupboard
piping looked over. has been launched.
The vessel has had a general overhaul
ing in preparation for taking up winter
cruising work, which, under orders from
the President, generally begins Decem-
Der l.
The Apache looks after the oyster feet
on Chesapeake bay to prevent shanghai
ing, and to assist vessels and crews that
may be in distress in consequence of the
heavy storms of the winter and from
drift ice.
She has been the means in past years
OF saving much valuable floating prop
erty from destruction. Many bay naviga-
tors owe their lives to her timely appear
ance when they were in danger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-16
TO FIGHT TUBERCULOSIS.
Christian Brothers Arrange Crusade
Against the Disease.

An echo of the sessions of the Interna-
tional Congress on tuberculosis is heard
in the announcement that the Christian
Brothers will take up the work of study
ing the disease. a circular has beer sent
to the heads Of all educational institu
tons in the province of the mother house
at Ammendale, Md.
Brother Austin, visitor of the middle
and southern states. has responded to the
wishes Of the bishops and priests of the
church In regard to the crusade on tuber-
culosis and will make the fight against
consumption a part of his work. Aspi-
rants to the order now in training at
Ammendale are to give particular atten-
ton to the study of methods of preven-
ton and cure. IN so far as they relate to
the protection of the young.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-16
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Funeral of Alexander p. Murrel

Funeral services over the remains of
Alexander P. Murrell, who died yester-
day. will be held at 1890 o'clock tomor-
row afternoon at the residence. go 18th
street southeast. The remains will be
taken to Salisbury. Nd. and interment
will be made there Wednesday. The serv-
Ices at the grave will be conducted by
Rev. DR.. T. E. Martindale, pastor Of the
Asbury NJ. E. Church of that place.
Mr.. Murrell. who was thirty-two years
of age. was born in Mount Vernon. Md,
and had resided with his mother, Mrs.
Jane Murrell. and his brother, John F.
Murrell. since coming 10 his city His
mother, two sisters. Mrs. Thomas W.
Jones of White Haven. Nc, and Mrs.
Joseph Mitchell of Salisbury, Md, and
The brother mentioned survive him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-16
Hippodrome Rink Opening.

The Hippodrome Skating Rink at Con-
vention Hall will open its second week
tonight. The special features. Lillian and
Charles Frank. who entertained the large
crowds each evening last week. have, by
special request. been re-engaged for this
week. They will give exhibitions of en-
tireiy new stunts in fancy roller skating
and will without a doubt duplicate their
former success. In addition to this at
traction +. T. Harley Will meet all corners
IN one-half-mile bicycle races for the
championship of the south The races
VIII take place tonight and tomorrow
night at q O'Clock. The Baltimore Mill
AIRY Band will render appropriate selec-
lions each evening. There will be a
change of program each week
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-16
HUMANITY ON TRIAL.
Speaker Says Great Issue Is Evan
gelization or Decentralization.

That the great issue Of the large cities
is evargelization or demoralization; that
humanity is on trial in America, and
that if America goes down the whole
world is doomed We're declarations by
Rev DR.. Samuel II. Mcbride, the Baptist
evangelist, of Brooklyn yesterday morn
ing to the congregation of the Metropoli-
tan Baptist Church.
The speaker declared that there is wan
Ing patriotism In the large cities Of the
country which threatens their DOOM He
attributes the cause Of the apathy to the
great influx of foreigners, maintaining
that their Indifference influences Ameri-
cans. In New York city, he said. sixty
languages are spoken and no less than
twenty-siX nationalities are represented
in one 'schoolhouse in the metropolis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-16
The Mills-Howard Sale.

The collection of choice and rare fur
nishings and effects to be sold this week
for Mr.. Esme Howard, formerly of the
British embassy; Mrs. Frances Mills
Richards. the Danish legation. an attache
of the Russian embassy, are now OH view
at the Sloan Galleries. 1907 G St In this
collection may he found ornaments, prints,
fine china and glass, brasses. linens, en-
cravings, valuable fans. etc, etc. all to
be sold at public auction. by catalogue,
Wednesday. Thursday and Friday at
SlOanS 1907 G st-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-16
DISCUSSES PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Prof. L. r. Klemm Compares Ger
man and American Institutions.

THE Relative Merits OF German and
American Public Schools was the sub
ject of an address by Prof. l.. r. Klemm
of the United States bureau of education,
before the Secular League In Pythian
Temple yesterday afternoon. He noted
as d disadvantage of the American schools
the Heterogeneous population, the inef1l
cheney of control due to democratic form
of government, the shortening of the
school year, irregular attendance and the
migratory character of the people, the
great number Of subjects taught, and the
difficult character of the English language
as a medium of instruction.
The address was discussed by Prof Lee
land Barton, DR.. j. ]. Shirley, PROF. En-
dorur c. kenney, Maj. Lawrence and
President II. e. Kirk II. w. Selah re-
cited Washington, b. the English poet,
Mrs. Eliza Cook.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-16
Lecture on Hidden Side of Religions

Hidden Side of Religions was the sub
ject of lecture last night at a meeting
a. the Capital City branch of the Theo-
sophical Society. 1917 II street northwest.
when Florence L. Duffie was the principal
speaker She briefly reviewed the reli-
sious systems founded by the divine dy-
nasty of Jesus, Egypt, Ones of Chaldea,
Banu of India. Buddha and Zarathustra.
The early history of Christianity was then
reviewed by the speaker, who explained
that the Gnosis. or hidden teachings of
the church. had been lost when the strue-
gle between the Gnostics and the masses
OF Christians In Alexandria resulted in
the expulsion of the former
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-16
Services at Jail and Workhouse.

large number of members of the So
ciety of st. Vincent de Paul visited the
jail and workhouse yesterday and parti-
cipated in the religious services of those
places. Father Clarence E. Wheeler. pas
tor of the Church of the Holy Comforter,
offered the holy sacrifice Of the mass and
preached a short sermon. The inmates
Joined In the singing. which was directed
by Messrs. Pelen and Dawson Mrs
Robert G. Blaine was the organist Will
liam Downey. founder of the Home of
the GOOD Samaritan, made an address on
the evils of intemperance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-16
TO HEAR ABOUT BooKB1ND1NG.
District of Columbia Library isso-
citation Will Meet "Wednesday.

A meeting of the District of Columbia
Library Association will be held in the
children's room of the District Public
Library next Wednesday evening at S:la
o'clock. The meeting will be devoted to
a discussion of the subject of bookbinding.
Peter Frank, foreman of the govern
ment printing Office bindery, will speak
on ''Bookbinding for Government Libra
ries." Miltenberger n. Smull, supervisor
of binding at the District Public Library,
will describe the binding of the Public
Library The latter address will be IL
Illustrated by an exhibition OF samples OF
the present and past bindings of the Pub
lie Library, special appliances, methods,
etc.
An invitation is extended TO all persons
interested in the subject of book binding
whether members of the association or
not, to be present
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-16
Small Robberies Reported.

Walter Coles OF 625 L. street northwest
Yesterday complained to the police of the
theft of his watch. Shortly after the
watch was located by the police.
Walter c. Brown of Ga 10th street
northeast complained of the theft of
lap robe and card case, taken from his
carriage while ne was attending church
Joseph Hutton of go G. street told the
police that thieves had visited his yacht
Southerner. anchored off the foot of 10th
street. and stolen about S15 worth OF
property.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-16

c. I. HOOD CO.. Lowell. Mass.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-16
Bows Glad to Return.

HITents of Russell Johns. thirteen years
Of age. al 1913 E street southeast and
Charles Smith. two years younger. Of
ii3i East Capito! street. became alarmed
asst evening over the disappearance of
the boys. Descriptions were sent to the
police stations. but before a policeman
saw the youngsters the latter returned
lone In time TO go 10 bed. Their homes
proved more enticing than the trip down
the river they had proposed taking
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-16
To Furnish Your Home

buy here by auction sale Wednesday, COM
mencinG half-past ~. All new selected
sample furnishings. direct from standard
manufacturers. such as solid mahogany
Bullets. dining tables. chairs. china closets.
bureaus. chiffoniers; parlor suites. parlor
chairs. brass beds. library tables. rugs.
sofa. davenport, beds. mission chairs. etc.
\ deposit will reserve any purchase for
later removal. Seats provided. Wilson &.
Mayors manufacturers auctiOneers. 1927
and 11.o9 G. street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-16

Sadie Robinson. colored. 30 years of age.
sustained severe injury to her left hand
Yesterday afternoon while working in the
laundry at local hotel. The hand was
caught in a mansle. The woman was
given surgical treatment at the Elmer
Gcncy Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-16
Memorial Tablet Placed in Church

large bronze tablet has been erected
in Brown Memorial Methodist Church.
Pittsburg. Pa, commemorative of the
earliest members of the congregation and
the historical associations connected with
the location of the church. Among the
names inscribed are those Of Judge Wal
ter Forward, former Secretary os the
Treasury. and William Seward Marks,
his grandson. who has been in the gov
eminent service in this city for a number
of years.
The church is adjacent to the former
estate of Judge Forward in the section
known as the East End Of Pittsburg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-16
Clothing on Easy Terms.

Petit & Co, 18th and I streets north
west. announce that they have full line
of mems winter suits and overcoats which
can be purchased on credit for So 1t Is
stated the purchaser can pay 81 down and
he rest ia weekly or monthly INSTALL
tnents The garments are said TO be of
up-to-t he minute styles and fabrics, and
Of new shades, tones and mixtures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-16
Woodward & Lothrop's.

While you are shopping leave your adj
Eertisement for The Star at the Informa-
ion Bureau of Woodward & Lothrop's,
where It will be received at regular rates
Wanted Help and Rooms for Rent are l
cent per word each insertion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-16
Sudden Death of Mrs. Whalen.

Mrs. Annie Whalen, sixty years of age.
was found dead in bed in her home,
Fowler Hill. Georgetown. yesterday morn
Ing about $50 O'clock She was ap-
parently we'll when she retired Saturday
night. Coroner hewitt gave a certificate
% death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-16
Peptir0m Pills

the stomach aid digestion and promote sweet
restful. natural sleep. They are chocolate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-16

Ernest Wilson. colored. resident of
Fauquier county. Va. was taken i'll yes
terday afternoon while waiting near the
corner of Eth and ID streets for car.
He was removed to the Emergency Hos
pita,, where the physicians found the
trouble was epilepsy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-16

Have Holmes Homemade Milk Bread
and Holmes Homemade Pies delivered
fresh from oven to table every day. Milk
Bread. 90 Pies. all favorite kinds 2Oc
Holmes Bakery. 1st and T. SITS. Phones
Linen. 1910 and HAL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-16

Members Of the police force have been
directed to notify the owners Of boarding
houses, rooming houses and proprietors
Of small stores to assist them in. their
efforts to overtake a young white man
who is passing worthless checks. He has
operated at several houses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-16

The Park Hotel Winter Garden,
18th. and Eye. Is a delightful place to dine.
Music as we'll as good things to eat, at
tractive appointments. white service. Elk
cellent SOC table d'hote, & to g. nightly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-16
Solitude Is the Place

where they never advertise. II you
would avoid solitude use The Stars adj
vertisins columns freely. Display or
classified ads. will bring you lots Of COM
pany. ..--- $685..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-16
If You Have a Telephone

in your home. call up D. William Oyster
when you want finest table butter. Choice
Elgin creamery. soc h.. delivered $40
Center mkt, Western and Riggs mkts.-
Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-16
CITY ITEMS.

Atmore's Celebrated Mince Meat,
1Oc Plum Pudding, 19c Fish Roe, 12c.
Goldfish, &c. 25c Navy Catsup, 12c.
Quaker Matches. 1Oc. SOC bottles Table
Syrup. 19c. J. T. d. Pyles' Il stores.
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ANYTHING to SellP

Include it in Saturdays auction sale al
Weschler's, $40 Pa. ave. NV. Good re-
suits prompt returns. Phone NJ. 1852.
nos 1O11,1 II. 16,1T.1S,19.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-16

Swift & Co.'S sales of fresh beef in
Washington for the week ending Satur-
day, Nov. II, averaged 6.9S cents per pound
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-16

A Bottle of Jas. D. Donnelly's
Private Stock Whisky should have place
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-16
Growth in Population.

'Milk-Fed'' Poultry Is Clean
and delicious Order it at your Dealers
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-16
Insist on Being Supplied

with Schneiders Malt" Bread. No
dealer can conscientiously recommend any
other as Just as good Made with pur-
est ingredients in q model bakery. DC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-16
Christian Handlers Famous Melliston
Save the Bother of Baking.

Wild Cherry Cordial invaluable TO
colds. etc. IJc qt.. soc full pit. 800 eth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-16
Purity Is what Is" Strived

gradients are used exclusively. and every
process Is conducted hygienically. Try
this noted beer. Abner-Drury Brew Co
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-16

coated. acceptable to the stom-
ach and easily assimilated,
and the best medicine for
snemic. pale. nervous and dys-
peptic men. women and chill
dren and all sufferers from
the effects of the. strenuous
life Of today. Price. soc or 81
by mail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-16
Special Services by Visiting Pastor.

Special services are being conducted this
week at the Second Presbyterian Church,
22d street between p and Q streets north
west, by Rev. DR.. William r. Laird of
Danville, Va. =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-16

Take No Notice of Cheap Coal
Buy only the best, which is the cheapest
in the end. The ]. Maury Dove Co.-AdVt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-16

Altamont Spring Water (13O5 ST.
Bottled only at spring in sterile bottles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-16

Every Bottle of Heurich's Beers
is pasteurized. This insures your getting
these famous beers in perfect condition.
Order the brewery bottling always. . doz.
Maerzen or Senate. $1.75: , doz Lager,
81 so; bottle rebate, SOC. Phone w. 1900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-16

Stock Boards at Small Prices.
s. 10 and Il in. wide Any quantity you
want Eisinger Bros, 21O9 7th NV.
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