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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-19
FEAST OF LIGHTS BEGINS
JEWS KINDLE CHANUKA CAN
DIES IN HOMES.
Special Services Last Night in Syna-
gogue-Dr. Simon Speaks at
Eighth Street Temple.


The beginning Of the Feast Of Lights
or of. Dedication. which lasts for eight
days. was appropriately welcomed and
celebrated in the synagogues and homes
of Israel in this city last night.
The history OF this feast records one
of the proudest triumphs Of the Jewish
spirit. In the year 1855 BIC. the Greek
religion and culture had made heavy
inroads in Asia, and the conquering army
of Alexander and of his successors had
spread its practices all along their vic
torious march. AS Judea came under
Syrian-Greek dominance. an acute stage
was reached which compelled the faith
full Jews to rush to arms to defend their
faith and their country. The splendid
victories of Jewish heroism under the
valiant Maccabees and the driving Of the
great Syrian armies out of Judea gave
freedom again to Israel. The Importance
of this victory for the Jew as well as for
the worlds culture and religion cannot
be overestimated. The triumph of Judas
Maccabeus meant the salvation of Mon
otheism to the world. The religious
dest MES of humanity were hanging IN
the balance; 1t was then decided that
Jehovah and not Zeus shall be the In
spirer of future religious development.
The Jew has always taken great pride
in this page Of greatest heroism. He al
ways drank fresh quaffs Of enthusiasm
and courage from this well of salvation.
And as the modern Jew kindles his
candles in his home during this festal
week. increasing the lights each night,
his soul takes hope from the symbol and
he closes his ceremonial with the old
prayer Praised be Thou, Q God. our
Lord, King of the Universe, who hast
permitted US to live to see this day to
kindle the Chanuka light"
At the Eighth Street Temple the cele-
bration of the feast was begun last night
by special services and an address by
Rabbi Abram Simon on IAN Ancient
Melting Pot" Tomorrow evening, the
children of the Sabbath school will attend
a stereoptican exhibition and entertain
ment by the ladies' auxiliary Of the
temple.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-19
LUTHER LEAGUE NEWS.

Last Sunday night the devotional meet
Ing of the league at the Church of the
Atonement was conducted by George Ber-
GER The topic assigned for the evening,
Abstinence for the Sake of Others. was
discussed.
The monthly business meeting of the
',ague was held last night In the church
annex After the business had been
transacted the meeting was taken in
charge by the entertainment committee
and a short program appropriate to the
Christmas season was carried out.
At the last business meeting Of the
league at Zion Lutheran Church COM
m'ttee consisting Of Christian Herold. v.
Waterholder, Miss Olga Beall. Miss Anne
liza Kennedy and Miss Marie Meyers
was appointed to nominate officers for
the election to be held In January. 1t
was also decided to pay over to the
church council the sum of ..n as another
installment Of the amount pledged by the
| league.
The league at St. Marks Lutheran
Church. at a recent meeting. elected the
| follow ng officers, who are to serve dur.
| ing the coming year: President. r. j.
Blonde: vice president. Miss Ethel Noack
secretary. Miss Irene NJ Godron: treas
urer. John Trede: organist, Miss Barbara
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-19
EPWORTH LEAGUE NOTES.

BOWIE:-The chapter has resumed the
regular Sunday evening devotional serv-
ices at 7:1J Work in all departments
will continue with renewed vigor. much
enthusiasm resulting from the recent re-
vival.
HAMLINE.-Miss Nell D. Reed led the
prayer service of the chapter Sunday
night. League Choir Club led the song
| service, and a duet was sung by the
Misses Harrison. and a solo by Miss
| Nellie Frazier. l.. l.. Derrick, former
president of the District Epworth League,
will speak at the devotional service to-
morrow evening on Missions" Miss S.
a. Tichenor. second vice president of the
chapter, will pres de, and solo Will be
sung by Mrs. Harry James.
f. K. Rochester, president of the or
chestra, has announced prayer service
for Sunday evening, December -, when
one hundred young men. all attendants
at Hamline Church League or Sunday
school, will conduct Christmas service.
This it is believed. will be the first serv-
ice of its kind ever attempted by chap
ter of the Epworth League in Washing
ton and is attracting considerable IN
terest among the other chapters of the
District A meeting to be conducted by
one hundred young ladies is being plan
ned for January II. wheI. Miss Lena
Reed will be in charge.
MIS- M r lW.tcIieii, CHdi iIidu u INC
New Year reception committee, assisted
by her associates, is making active prep
arationS for the reception. which viii be
held in the church parlors the afternoon
and evening of January /.
Mrs. Harriet T. Lipp recently resigned
her Office as superintendent of the Junior
chapter and Mrs. j. A. Winner was Sc
lected to succeed her. The Juniors meet
every Saturday night at $50 o'clock.
They will assist the members of the
senior organization and the church choir
tomorrow night in a Christmas vesper
service. Mrs. Joseph Stimson is train
ing the little ones for this occasion.
The members of Hamline League Choir
Club are planning to hold social during
the Christmas holidays. 1t will be held
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Christian Endeavor Hour
Conduted by Grace Livingston Hill Lutz.
For Sunday, December 20, 1908.

For Sunday. December 90 1908.
Tonic: why Was the King Born?'' "a Christ
mass meeting) John xviii 1851.
1t is great to know that we have Jesus
own answer to this question. For it is a
question that will come now and then
even to the brain of the Christian. be-
w:ldered as he often is by the signs Of
wickedness and worldliness all about him.
We cannot help wondering why it is al
lowed to go on through the ages. some
even doubling the Christmas message Of
peace It is good therefore. to enter the
Judgment hall again today with PLATE
and listen as he asks the great question:
Art thou a king them" And Jesus an
swered: Thou sayest that l am q king.
To this end was / born, and for this
cause came into the world. that should
bear witness unto the truth. Every one
that Is Of the truth heareth my voice.
PLATE, when he found that the kingdom
of this strange bound king was not OF
this world. sought to release Jesus. He
was like so many nowadays. who almost
come to the point OF understanding the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-19

AZ and c streets, January u.s. Vice Presi-
dent Fairbanks will be the presiding OFF,
Ger. Besides the address of President
Roosevelt, there will be a review of the
Christian work in Africa by Bishop j.
c. Hartzell. Methodist bishop to that
continent. Bishop Earl Cranston. the
resident prelate of the denomination In
Washington. and Rev. DR.. J. w. r. Sum-
walt district superintendent, will also
have a part in the meeting.
A similar meeting In which the colored
Methodists of the District will participate
will be held the following night, in AS
bury NJ. f. Church. The speakers have
not been announced. but it is understood
that several prom nent Methodist preach
ers and laymen will make addresses.
Preliminary to these meetings, the
church services in the Methodist edif1ceS
of the capital the Sunday previous will
be in the nature of celebrations by each
congregation of this African diamond
jubilee, and from many Of the pulpits
prominent men from other cities will
speak.
These services in the capital will be fol-
lowed by similar celebrations in other
places wherever there are congregations
of the denomination.
Bishop HartZell was in the city recent
ly to perfect the arrangements for these
meetings, and at that time he conferred
with. President Roosevelt and with the
members of the local committee headed
by Bishop Cranston and Dr. Sumwalt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-19
To Speak on immigration.

Announcement has been made that DR..
E. a. Steiner Of New York will speak
in the gymnasium of the Y. NJ. c. A.
tomorrow afternoon at $50 O'Clock on
1.-THE Problem of Immigration At the
conclusion Of the address there will be
an open question box, when DR.. Steiner
will answer questions on immigration by
those in the audience.
DR.. Steiner has recently returned from
southern Europe. where he spent several
months in studying the people who came
to America as immigrants He is the
author of ''On the Trail o. the Immi-
grant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-19
TO CONFIRM LARGE CLASS.
Cardinal Gibbons to Conduct Cere-
monies at st. Peters Church.

Over 300 persons will be confirmed at
ST. Peters Catholic Church by Cardinal
Gibbons tomorrow afternoon. At the
conclusion of the ceremonies the prelate
will pronounce the benediction of the
blessed sacrament.
The card nal will be a guest at st.
Peters rectory during his stay here. He
is expected to reach the city late this
afternoon and will be met by Rev. James
O'Brien, the parish pastor. The distin-
auished visitor will say early mass at
O'Clock and at 1890 o'clock will cele-
brate high mass and preach the sermon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-19
W. A. Hunton Will Speak.

W. A. Hunton. international secretary
Of the Young Mems Christian Association
work among colored men. will address the
meeting of the local branch at 18th ana
L streets northwest tomorrow at $3.50 pm.
Mr. Hunton was secretary OF the asso-
citation at Norfolk. the first established
for colored men. before he took UP In
ternational work. He was also dele
gate to the worlds student Christian CO.
ference in Toxic, Japan, last year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-19

H:2.: Rovrlations. va: Isaiah, liii:4,a:
Isaiah. lXiii:0.
Hints to the Leader--The Endeavor
Hvmnal-6. IA. 300. 222. 255. 257. Have
some one sing There Is No King but
Jesus.
Ask members to make this an expert
epce meeting, telling. each one. why the
Savior was born to them, and why they
are glad this Christmas day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-19

Teagle: assistant organist Miss Irene
Gummel.
At the regular monthly business meet
ing of ST. Johns League last week ar
rangements were completed for holding
watch night service New Year eve.
The meeting was well attended and three
new members were added to the league s
roll
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-19
In Memory of DR.. Kent.

The trustees of the Peoples Church
will hold memorial services In honor OF
the late Dr. Kent at Pythian Temple to-
morrow evening.
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For unto you is born this day. In the
city of David, Saviour. which is Christ
the Lord"
Thus. as recorded in the second chapter
of Luke the first Christmas morning was
announced to group Of shepherds aoid-
ing in the fields near Bethlehem. and on
every one of the nineteen hundred and
more anniversaries of that day this brit.
has been celebrated. At first there were
only few who regarded the day as haV-
ing special significance. Now in every
corner Of the world imposing ceremonies
are held to celebrate the birthday ano
millions of people unite in services OF
praise for the life that came into the
world on that day many centuries ago
In Washington thousands will gather
in church or chapel In all paris Oh Inc
District at different times during the com
ing week to pay their homage to the
man whose b.r ,hday 1t is In many
churches Christmas services Will De heiu
tomorrow, SPECIAL programs Oh Hluslc anu
sermons appropriate 20 the season ilavlas
been prepa. ed; IN others special services
will be conducted Friday, Christmas odS:
In all local catholic and Eplscopal
churches services will be held Christmas
day The frs, break of dawn Will see
many hundreds gathered in the houses
of worship of those denominations lCr
short services. and a, 1910 or IL CLOCK
imoosinS ceremonies Will be carried Out
The pastors of the Catholic Churches OF
washington ar. making elaborate prep
aratiCns to observe the feast OF Christ
mas. TIE decorations about the sanctu-
aries and the musical programs VIII De
elaborate.
Through liturgical expression and plas-
tic representation the congr cations are
carried n spirit to the scene in Bethle-
hem on an eventful morn when the
Christ child was born. Almost without
exception Catholics approach the COM
mupion table on Christmas morning.
While all Catholics are duty bound TO
go to mass on Christmas day, the major
port on of them VIII assist at mass
early in the morning. much as the shep-
herds in the fields near Bethlehem set
out at an early hour. guided by bright
star N the heavens, to find the savior IN
the manger This symbolism is carried
out tn great fidelity at many local
shrines.
A practice that has grown in popular
Nv is to attend a solemn high mass,
which beg ms about five minutes after
m dnieht of December "a. Midnight
masses will be held at a number OF local
churches, including the monastery at
Brookland A solemn high mass is sung
and the premier choristers and solo.sts
are in the places in the choir loft In
other churches similar pros ram is car
ried out at 5 or $50 O'Clock Christmas
morning. Low masses. with snort IN
struct.ons are also sad every half hour
until 1890 or IL O'Clock. when the most
elaborate service is held.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-19

Rev. Dr. A w. Spooner. pastor OF the
Sixth Presbyterian Church. WILL after the
first of the year, ASSIST Evangelist ).
Wilbur Chapman n big evanselistic
campaign in Boston.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-19

Rev. DR.. George Bailey. pastor of the
Western Presbyterian Church. gave the
last of his oriental travelogues in the
church parlors last night. His subject
was From the Lake of Galilee to the
Dead Sea-
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QUESTIONS ANSWERED.

Any person may send any Biblical CUES
ton to DR.. Gilbert. 1903 r street. ms
city, and receive answer in The Star
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-19
How to Help the Leader.

Tell the meeting what the coming of the
King into the world has been to your own
heart.
Parallel Passages.-Isaiah, xxxii:l. =;
Isaiah, xxxiii:17; Luke, xix:3s; 1 Peter,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-19

At the recent quarterly meeting Of the
Home Missionary Society of the NJ. e.
Church of the District OF Columbia. Mrs.
ID. B. Street was elected corresponding
secretary for the twentieth time. In
recognition of the length of her service.
Mrs. J. E. Gilbert, on behalf of the So
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-19
NEW PASTOR IN CHARGE

Officers of the lexington Presbyterian
Church have made plans to give lunch
con to the Presbyter an Alliance next
Monday at the Y. NJ. G. A. building. Eff
forts are to be made by the alliance at
that time. it is understood, to liquidate
the obligation assumed by 1t to the Eek
ington congregation.
, 1908-08-19
THE BREATHING OF OZONE.
To THE Ep1roR OF THE TINES.

Sir,-In favour of ozone there exists q
certain amount of popular prejudice which
nnder certain circumstances may lead to in
inrv. although it is perfectly harmless when
the supply of ozone is limited to the natural
occurrence of that material. I notice, how
ever, that apparatus for the domestic mani
facture and inhalation of artificial ozone is
now being advertised and, subject to cor
rection by chemists and psychologists, l sug-
gest that caution is desirable in its use,
Disinfectants in their proper place, and when
thew have work to do, are useful but 1t Is
not healthy to inhale them OF drink them.
The chief gases ordinarily generated cleo.
trically are oxides of nitrogen and o1'de OF
oxvgen-the latter being ozone. Both are
eci;Ve and corrosive agents, destructive OF
f~oulness of many kinds. and therefore SAM
tary and helpful in their proper place. But
when in excess, or when they nave no ae-
composing matter to deal with, they may
act on healthy tissue and do harm:
Some 40 years ago, after a lecture by
Professor Odling at the Royal institution
, 1908-08-19
CAMPAIGN FUNDS.

The voluntary application by Mr.. Taft
and his supporters of the New York State
law prescribing the full publication of cleo
ton expenses is welcomed by Republicans
as an adroit and healthy move.
Our New York Correspondent says;-
Mr.. Bryan has promptly followed the
lend given him by Mi. Taft with respect to
the voluntary publication of campaign con-
tributions. The plan he proposed to the
Democratic National Convention, which
met at his home in Lincoln, Nebraska, on
Tuesday, even went a step further. In the
resolution adopted the party commits itself
to the publication Of all contributions above
800 (92O) before the election-a counter
stroke to the declaration of the Republicans
that they would make contributions public
after the election. It was also determined
that the party would accept no contributions
whatever from corporations and no sum ex-
ceeding $4,000 (22,O0O) from individuals.
Ibid.
, 1908-08-19
PRAEDIAL LARCENY AT JAMAICA

A Bill dealing with praedial larceny in
Jamaica ia about to be introduced into the
Legislative Council of the colony, and at a
recent meeting of the Agricultural Society
the Governor gave some indication OF the
main provisions of this Bill. 1t is proposed
that any persons found with agricultural
produce, and who cannot give a satisfactory
account of how it came into their possession,
may be liable to arrest on suspicion, and the
onus of proving their ownership to the ar
ticle challenged rests on the suspected per-
son. Further, it provides that. besides the
police, other authorized per ons, such as
magistrates, district constables, persons
nominated by branch Agricultural Societ-
les, and others appointed as special consta-
blea, shall have he right to arrest persons
whom they have reason to suspect. It will
he seen that the proposed enactments are
very stringent in nature, but praedial larceny
has largely increased in Jamaica of late, and
demands drastic neutrality-suspicious.
Neaos, Juna 25.
, 1908-08-19

in The spirit and not in the letter. The
future of the Maoris depended on their
own selfreliahce and determination to copy
the good points and avoid the evils of the
whites. Very much depended on the decisions
of the congress on the many important mat
ters before it and on the way in which the
decisions were carried ont.
Sir j. Warl said there had never been
such a gathering since the Treaty of Wal.
tangi. The congress presaged the dawn of
q new day, and q brighter future for the
Maoris. The natives had shown that they
were able to take their places in law, medi-
cine, the public service, as farmers, trades
men, and in numerous industries. 1t was
becoming recognized that the salvation of
the natives was only possible through la
bour.-IImes. ill., nh.
, 1908-08-19
SAN FRANCISCO GRAFT" SCANDAL.

A Greek has confessed that he exploded q
charge of dynamite in the house of Mr.. G"l-
lagher, the ex-supervisor of San Francisco
who is the principal witness against Ruef,
Schmitz, and the others concerned IN the
graft scandals, and that he was promised
FL, 900; but he has refused to divulge the
names of the persons who employed him.
Our Special Correspondent adds =
Abraham Ruef is now free, having been
liberated on enormous bail, but he does not
display such effrontery as Schmitz. The ex-
MAYOR appears to glory in having spent a
term in gaol, and recently gave a banquet to
the embezzlers and other criminals who were
with him in prison.-ldid,
, 1908-08-19

I myself inhaled some ozone without per-
mission) from powerful apparatus on the
lecture table, and for years afterwards suf-
fered from nasal catarrh and mucous memA
brane irritation, from which up to that date
l mad been Tree Ihst is why : write TINS
unnecessary though I may add hat in my
electrical experiments I have never found
the neighbourhood of an electric discharge
beneficial.
Yours faithfully,
OLIVER LODGE.
Principals Research Laboratory,
The University, Birmingham, July ID.
, 1908-08-19
NEW ZEALAND.
MAORI CONGRESS- AT WELLINGTON.

A great congress of representatives Of the
native race, organized by the Young MAJOR!
party, opened here TO-DAY in the presence OF
the Governor, the Chief Justice, and the
Premier.
Lord Plunket, in opening the Congress,
urged the Maoris to rid themselves OF the old
idea that to secure Justice the wisest course
was to appeal to King Edward instead of
to the Government of New Zealand. The
first step towards the improvement OF the
conditions could not be taken until those
natives who still looked to the Kings protect
ton and the mere words Of the Waitlngl
Treaty realised that these must be taken
, 1908-08-19

Refreshing showers of rain fell at Barla-
hos during the first and second weeks of
July, and the cane crop, which was very
backward rs the result of the dry weather
experienced IL juno, has considerably i'm
proved in appearance. More rain is sadly
needed, however, or it would seem THAT
only q short crop OF sugar can be expected.
Green fodder and provisions are at present
scarce in the island and command high
prices.-Ibid.
, 1908-08-19
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