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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-06
ROBERT NJ. MCKEE DEAD;
LIVED HERE FIFTY YEARS
Former District Educator and Later
an Examiner in the Patent
Office.

Funeral services for Robert NJ Mckee.
for fifty years prominent in Washington
musical and educational circles. who died
last night at his apartments in the
Kenesaw at the age Of seventy-nine
years, will be held at his residence to-
morrow afternoon at O'clock. with
Rev. John Van Shack, pastor OF the
Church of Our Father, of which Mr.. Nc
Kee was one of the first members. on
ciating. Interment will be in the family
plot in Rock Creek cemetery. Mr.. Nc
KEGS death was the result OF an illness
of nearly three months, following heat
prostration. Previous to this attack he
enjoyed generally excellent health and
was SO active he usually was regarded
as being ten years younger than he was
Hanover, Chautauqua county. n. y.
was the birthplace OF Mr.. Mckee. He
came to Washington after serving IN the
Army Of the Potomac and became super.
vising principal OF the first Rstl1c,
through his efforts as an educator while
in charge of the grammar school In the
Franklin School building. then the high
est grade in the city's public schools. In
1876 he retired from that position. From
1877 to 1885 he occupied a position in the
general land office, in the latter year
becoming an examiner in the patent OF
flee, which position he held for twenty
six years. until the present time.
In addition to being one OF the earliest
members of the Church Of Our Father
at 18th and L streets northwest, he was
for the past year or two, president OF Its
Universalist Brotherhood. He was gradu
ated from the National Law School OF
Washington and for several years was
librarian of the Choral Society. He was
a member of Lincoln Post, Department
of the Potomac, G. A. r. He is survived
by a daughter. Mrs. Clarence q. Allen
residing at the Kenesaw.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-06
HOLDING SPECIAL SERVICES.
Improvements Completed at Pet
worth N. z. Church.

The congregation of Petworth Metho-
dist Episcopal Church, remodeled at an
expense of $500, began a series of spe-
cial services yesterday, marking the COM
pletion of the work. Rev. w. p. Thir-
kield, president of Howard University.
preached morning and night.
A new Sunday school room has been
added. a new social hall fitted up in the
basement. electric lights installed and
new carpet has been laid.
Tonight at 7-3O O'clock the Rev j
Wesley r. Sumwalt will preach. The Rev
George II. Crosse of Baltimore will pre-
side tomorrow evening. Following ser.
mon Wednesday evening by Rev. J.
M. NJ. Gray social hour will be held
Thursday evening the sermon will be
preached by the Rev. B. w. Meeks.
The Rev. william A. Haggerty Ii the
pa&toEa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-06
SUPPLIES FOR THANKSGIVING
Turkeys Not Likely to Be Over Is
Cents a Pound.

Dealers and consumers are already CIV
ing thought as to where supplies of tur-
keys for the Thanksgiving trade are COM
ing from and what the prices will be.
Reports from various sections of Mary
land and Virginia already received by
dealers indicate that the supply will be
plentiful
And there is every indication that the
price will be more reasonable than it has
been the past several years.. remarked
dealer today. Turkeys sold for - cents
pound today, and there is every reason
to believe they will be no higher Thanks
giving. Certainly they will not be more
than p cents.
1t is stated that poultry raisers in
Maryland. Virginia and other states had
exceptionally good luck with their fowls
this season. The dry weather early in the
summer was just what was needed for
poultry. although corn and other grain
that is used as feed for them suffered.
There are now plenty of turkeys in the
local markets. The fowls have been in
splendid condition and the demand for
them is steadily increasing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-06
SCHOONER IN TROUBLE.
Claims Attention of Revenue Cutter
Second Time Within Year.

The three-masted schooner Stephen G.
Loud is claiming the attention of the
revenue cutter service for the second time
in a little over year \ day or two ago
steamer arriving at New York reported
the vessel abandoned and a derelict about
100 miles off the South Carolina coast
and directly in the path of vessels NOV
ing between northern and southern At
lantic coast ports.
The derelict destroyer Seneca has been
sent after the vessel, and if found she
will be towed into the nearest port If it
is possible to do SO.
About a year ago Capt. P. II. Uberroth,
now in charge of personnel and opera
tons of the revenue cutter service at
this city, while in command of the cutter
Gresham, picked the vessel up at sea and
towed her into Boston. She was refitted
and again sent to sea to again need the
service of the revenue cutters.
The Stephen registers 400 gross tons
and is 1871 feet long. "a feet beam. I'D
feet deep I'm the hold. She was built at
WaIdaboro. Me-, in 1852, and halls from
Thomaston. Me.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-06
WILL GIVE INDIAN MUSIC.
Unique Composition to Be Heard at
Saengerbund Concert.

Indian music. orchestrated according to
cultivated standards, will be heard at
one of the early concerts of the Saenger-
bund in Washington this winter. The
new composition was given its first trial
at concert of the Minneapolis Symphony
Orchestra in Minneapolis recently. The
work, by Carl Busch. is entitled "A Chip
pewa Vision
The themes were gathered by Miss
Frances Densmore of the bureau of eth
nology. Miss Densmore. who is a trained
musician, has been making study Of
Indian melody and folk songs among the
Chippewas for some years. going into the
field and getting the music from the older
members of the tribe and either tran
scribing 1t on the spot or taking the
record by photograph.
The composition is said to be one Of the
most remarkable pieces of American
music ever written. and "Opens a new and
wide field for future. musical research.
It's production in Washington Is looked
forward to as marking quite an epoch in
the development of American music
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-06
DOUBLE ANNIVERSARY.
Bethany Day and Church Founding
Celebrated by Baptist.

Bethany day was celebrated at Bethany
Baptist Church yesterday With special
exercises. 1t also celebrated the seventh
anniversary of the founding of the
church.
One of the features of the church serv-
ices was the presentation of full di-
ploma Of the normal course of teachers
training and Bible study Of the southern
Baptist convention to III. F. Worley, a
member. 1t was presented by the pas
tor, Rev. II. r. Stevenson. by authority
of the Sunday school board. and is the
first full diploma of graduation presented
in the District of Columbia.
Courses of study with similar text
books have been established by other de-
nominations for Bible students and in
theological seminaries for preachers.
IT is understood that a large number,
including pastors. are taking the course
and some are qualifying for the final ex-
aminations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-06
CANNOT ESCAPE TRIAL.
Paper Contractor, Indicted for Brib-
cry, Loses His Appeal.

The special appeal of Peter G. Thomson
of Hamilton, Ohio, president of the
Champion Coated Paper Company, which
has the contract to furnish postal card
paper to the Post Office Department, was
denied today by the District Court of
Appeals in an opinion by Mr.. Justice
Robb The appellate court upholds the
ruling of Justice Wright of the District
Supreme Court, who overruled demurrer
filed by Thomson to an indictment charg-
ing him with bribing Maj. w. r. Zant-
Finger postal card agent of the govern
ment.
BY the decision of the appellate court
Thomson will have to go to trial, 1t is
thought on the Indictment. Justice Ropp
in his decision says: In our view the
averments relating to the circumstances
surrounding the sending of the money to
Zantzinger, together with the averment
respecting the intent with which it was
sent, are amply sufficient to make
prima facie case against the defendant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-06
HOMECOMING SERVICE.
Anniversary Feature Observed by
Sixth Presbyterian Church.

The third annual homecoming service
was held yesterday morning in the Sixth
Presbyterian Church. A large .congrega-
ton was present. The homecoming serv-
ice was instituted three years ago and
has come to be a fixed event in the yearly
schedule Of the church. 1t brings to-
gether q large number of the old friends
whose regular attendance upon the serv-
ices Of the church is made difficult either
by age or by distance.
Among the special features of the serv-
ice yesterday were the anthems sung by
the church choir, Of which DR.. Willard F.
Thompson is the director. grand chorus
from seventy young people gathered in
the gallery and a song by ten of the odd
time singers
The church was decorated with palms
and chrysanthemums. On the wall back
Of the pulpit the words welcome Home
appeared in big white letters. The theme
of the service delivered by the pastor.
Rev. Dr. A. w. Spooner. was 1.-The Tie
That Binds" Following the sermon a
special communion service was held. and
the service closed with the singing of q
hymn composed by the pastor for the
occasion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-06
Hypnotism and Healing.
70 the Editor Of The Star:

To the Editor OF Inc star.
statement in Saturdays Star an
nouncing a meeting at Rauscher's the
following day would be misleading to
YOUR readers il the distinction is not
made plain between Christian Science and
mesmerism. The article stated that the
exhibition would consist of mental Sug-
pestion and the laying on of hands. This
performance was carried out at the meet
ing but il bore no resemblance to the
practice of Christian Science 1t re-
sembled the performances that Prof.
Carpenter used to give before Washing
ton audiences some years ago. Prof.
Carpenter was an advertised hypnotlSt.
Christian Science does not use mental
suggestion nor resort to physical con-
tact 1t is the activity of a power above
the human acting through spiritual law.
Mental suggestion and mesmerism. on the
other hand, are human and unreliable.
The Boston Herald well says:
.Mesmerism is a problem not lending
itself to any easy explanation and de-
velopment. 1t implies the exercise OF
despotic control, and is much more likely
to be abused by it's possessor than other
wise employed. for the individual or So
Getty
The attitude of Christian Science to-
ward the latent influences of the human
will has been very clearly set forth by
Alfred Farlow of Boston. well known
writer. Mr.. Farlow says:
"The word magnetism was first applied
to a peculiar attraction of iron ore, SO
named because 1t was discovered in the
city of Magnesia. Later the word animal
was joined to it to define electrical ex-
periments with an animal. This term.
sanimal magnetism, eventually came
to include the peculiar influence one
person was able to exert over an
other by physical contact. In this
sense. animal magnetism Is similar. II
not Identical. with the term mesmerism,
referring directly to the experiments OF
Mesmer. The more modern term. hyp-
notism. has the peculiar significance of
the power of mind over mind without
the necessity of actual physical conta ct.
Through Mrs. Eddy's teaching, the term
animal magnetism has become broad
enough to include any and all actions OF
the human mind. applying 1t to that Pc
culiar power. influence or force which is
possessed by the creature In contradis-
tinctiOn to the Creator. Mrs. Eddy re-
fers to 1t as the human antfpode of
Christian Science.
The temporary relief of pain by means
of mesmerism is not new. 1t was prac-
ticed a generation ago as mesmerism.
1t would be unjust to your readers not
to make it plain to them that this exhibit
ton had no connection whatever with
Christian Science. In Christian Science
is included neither mental suggestion nor
physical contact
WILLIAM 8. CAMPBELL. {.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-06
STOPS RUNAWAY TEAM.
Policeman Trennis Rescues Party
Drawn bY Frightened Horses.

Mrs. Mary Comstock of Philadelphia
and two friends had fright yesterday
afternoon while being driven through
Rock Creek Park in a carriage
The horses became frightened at an au-
tomobile, and Edward Anderson, the
driver. lost control over them Police
man Trennis of the seventh precinct
heard the screams of the women. With
out hesitation, he jumped toward the
horses heads and succeeded in stopping
them before any serious harm had been
done.
not injured. The top of the carriage was
slightly damaged by striking branches
of trees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-06
WILL BUILD NEW TEMPLE.
Washington Hebrew Congregation
Decides to Raise Funds.

The Washington Hebrew Congregation
formally voted last night To erect a
splendid new temple on Sth street, the
present structure having been outgrown.
as explained heretofore.
The president - the congregation was
directed TO appoint committee of ten
to canvass for funds for the new tenn
pic. The announcement was made by
Rabbi \. Simon after business meeting
OF the congregation. Another meeting
will be held little later TO make still
further plans. The names of the can
vassing committee will be made public
this week and the work of canvassine
will begin Immediately
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-06
MEDIUM OF WORLD PEACE. !
Religious Unity Urged by Lecturer
at Theosophic Hall.

That world peace must come through
religious unity was the contention OF
Prof II. p. Holler. president OF tho
Oriental University of this city. I'm a lee
ture at Theosophc Hall. 1917 III street
northwest, yesterday. His subject was
Religious Aspects of the Worlds Peace
Movement"
Mrs. Janet Blair McGovern Of califor-
MIA lectured at the evening meeting or
the Washington Lodge OF the Theosaph-
cal Society on THE Principles of Evolu-
ton Applied to Human Development"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-06
PREDICTS A REVOLT.
Edward King Announces Socialist
OnnositiOn to Form of Rule.

A socialist revolt against the present
form of administration in this country Is
bound to take place, according to Ed
ward King of New York. who addressed
meeting of local socialists at Typo
graphical Temple last night. Mr.. King,
who is known as an indefatigable work
er in the slums OF New York. declared
that all revolutions in the past which
tended to the social advancement OF man
had been impelled by socialism. though
the men who led the revolution did not
realize that fact. He said. too. that the
present revolution in China was due to
socialistic ideas.
At the next meeting w. ]. Client, sec
rotary Of Representative Berger. the so
cialist member of the House from NIL
waukee. will make an address on oid
Age Pensions"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-06
CHECKS READY THURSDAY.
October Pay for Substitute Teachers
Being Prepared.

The October pay rool for substitute
teachers in the public schools will be
submitted to the District auditor Wednes-
day of this week, it was announced today
officials of the auditors Office believe
they will have no trouble in having the
checks ready for delivery the following
day.
That the delay experienced each month
in making out the regular pay rolls is un-
avoidable and that there is no way. under
the law. to remedy the situation Is the
view expressed by District building au-
thorities
Commissioner Rudolph today said that
the auditors Office is to be congratulated
on getting out the pay checks eacn montn
gave out some figures showing that the
DELAYS have not been long ones.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-06
Church Adds to Membership.

Two hundred new members were en-
rolled at ST. Patrick's Church in the
Sodality of the Blessed Virgin, as the re-
suit of the weeks service for women. just
ended. The membership is now LOO
women.
terday with 1850 attending the services
Instructions were given by Father
Francis Mct;innis. and Father Andrew
Roache of the New York Apostolatt
preached the sermon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-06
HOLDING RALLY SERVICES.
Evangelist Davidson Has Large Au.
diences at Takoma Park.

The special services being conducted
by Evangelist E. e. Davidson at the
Takoma Park Presbyterian Church were
largely attended yesterday. DR.. David
son addressed the young people Of the
church at a meeting yesterday morning
at 10 o'clock. At II o'clock he preached
at the regular morning service in the
auditorium. and again in the evening
at 1880 o'clock. mems rally service
was held at $3.50 o'clock in the after
noon. The Takoma Chorus. under the
direction of James w. Dyre. furnished
music at the several services.
Commencing tonight. DIR. Davidson will
preach a series of three special sermons
on future life The subject of his
discourse tonight will be Eternity"
tomorrow night Eternity of the Wick
ed" and Wednesday night Eternity
Of the Saved Heaven" This afternoon
a children's rally will be held In the
church.
Public rallies will be held Wednesday
and Friday evenings of this week DR..
Davidson will conduct his last service
next Sunday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-06
NEW THEATER FOR CITY.
Local Capitalists Have Acquired Site
and Will Erect Structure.

Property on the south side of i street
between 18th and 14th streets. compris-
ing the row of houses between the Bruns-
wick apartment house east to fifteen
foot alley, has been purchased by Bates
Warren. who has associated with him in
the enterprise Justice Ashley NJ.
Gould. Samuel Ross and Thomas c. Brad
ley. The frontage is II feet, with u
depth of ~ feet to an alley
II is proposed to erect on this site an
apartment house with theater on the
first floor The details of the plan, Mr.
Warren said today. have not been de-
veloped as yet. The idea is TO form a
stock company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-06
Declares Jonah "a Sun Myth"

That Jonah was "a sun myth" was the
declaration of Prof. Eudorous c. Kenney
i'm an address on Samson, Jonah AID
Company before the Washington SecI-
lar League at Pythian Temple yesterday.
The speaker was supported by many
members of the league, though Rev. W.
A. Cuddy and n. z. Nelson disagreed
with him. Among those who participate
ed in the discussion were Ii. c. Kirk.
president of the league; d. Webster Grok
of Hagerstown. Md: Dr. J. ]. Shirley
Prof. ]. W. Nigh, w. f. Schmtt, Mrs
Sarah II. Sawyer, Capt. ii. r. Boynton
Donald Mcpherson and Mr.. Temper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-06
ACTOR UNDER ARREST.
Wanted by Richmond Police on
Charge of False Pretenses.

George Tripler nineteen-year-old men,
Der of a theatrical company booked for
two-night stand in Richmond last week.
was arrested at the Union station last
night as he stepped from train from
Richmond. His arrest was requested by
the Richmond police authorities, and Trip
Ter told the local police that he was Will,
ing to return to the Virginia capitai ana
answer any charge that may be preferred
against him. =.
Funds of the company ran short. he
said. and members found 1t difhcun to
raise enough money to get back to New
York. The Richmond authorities say
Tripler is wanted there to answer
charge of obtaining a small sum Of money
by false pretenses.
Tripler gives his address as $50 East
10th street, New York city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-06
DENIES wIFE's CHARGES.
James J. Fletcher Answers Petition
for Absolute Divorce.

Denying the charges of misconduct al
legged against him in his wife's suit for
divorce. and making countercharges of
intoxication and misconduct, James j.
Fletcher today answered the petition of
his wife for absolute divorce Mr..
Fletcher also filed cross bill for abso-
lutte divorce, naming correspondent.
Mr.. Fletcher denies he struck his wife
with his fist or beat her over the head
with an umbrella.
Fletcher says he stopped payments
under the agreement made by himself and
wife for a separation when he had in
formation that his wife was not reform
ing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-06
MGR. CERRETTI 0FFITIATEs.
Mission Begun at the Shrine Of the
Sacred Heart.

Two weeks mission at the Shrine of
the Sacred Heart, 14th street and Park
road. began yesterday. Rt. Rev. Mgr.
Cerretti. acting apostolic delegate. Of
fciated. celebrating high mass at IL
o'clock. assisted by Rev. John Ecken-
rode.
Rev. Francis Danenhauer delivered the
opening sermon. With Rev. Joseph Tur-
ner, also of the Annapolis monastery of
the order. he will conduct the mission.
Two masses will be given each morn
ing at $40 and o'clock, both fol-
lowed by brief sermons. At 7:S0 o'clock
in the evening the services will include
the recitation Of the rosary, a sermon
and benediction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-06
PRESENT CIVIL WAR CLAIM.
Appeal by Laborers to Congress fol
Money Alleged to Be Due.

An appeal is TO be made to Congress at
the coming session by the Civil War La
borers' Union for money which is said
TO have been withheld from the pay of
the members while in the service. This
was decided on at a meeting of the union
yesterday at 464 street northwest. The
organization is composed of colored men
who served as laborers in the quarter
master and commissary departments of
the Federal army during the civil war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-06
Homemade Mince and Pumpkin Pies.

A wagon from Holmes Bakery will call
at your door every day if you request
this service. Just send them your ad-
dress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-06
FUNERAL OF ANDREW ZYCH.
Retired Policeman Had Sought
Health in New Mexico.

Funeral services for Andrew Zych, a
retired policeman. who died five days ago
at Silver City, n. NJ, will be held tomor-
row morning at st. Dominic's Church. The
interment will be in Mount Olivet GENE
terry. The deceased was a native of
Austria.
After his retirement from the police
force Mr.. Zych went to New Mexico, hop
ing he would be able to regain his health.
His only child is with friends In this
CITY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-06
Mutiny of Schooner's Crew.

Members of the crew of the Irene Ruth
mutinied, according to reports from the
scene of the tragedy, and the captain and
made were killed, the body of one
having been thrown overheard. Brady.
Tony Evans and George Wallace were
arrested at. Colonial Beach and taken
to Montross to be held for trial.
In July States Attorney Ferdinand c.
Cooksey of Charles county, Nd, appeared
in court at Montross and claimed that
the prisoners should be sent to Charles
county, Md. for trial. Judge Wright
acted favorabIy upon his suggestion and
arrangements were made to have Gov.
Crothers issue requisition papers for
them.
Before the Maryland authorities had
time to get the necessary papers the men
escaped from Jail. At the time the men
were killed Bradley set up plea OF self
defense.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-06
Penalty of National Disobedience

Rev. DR. Samuel III. Woodrow, pastor of
the First Congregational Church. de-
iivered the first of series of six SER
mons yesterday. taking as his text
Judges in Israel" The penalty of dis
obedience to the Masters command on
the part of all nations, he pointed out, is
swift retribution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-06
PRISONER IN BUFFALO
PROBABLY A FUGITIVE
Suspected of Aiding in Murder of
Schooner Officers Near CO.
lonial Beach, Va.

a man believed to be Henry Brady, who
is charged with being one of the muir
derers of Capt. Allen Dorsey and Mate
John Adams Churchler of the oyster
schooner Irene Ruth, off Colonial Beach,
Va, January % last, and who escaped
from Jail at Montross, Va, early in April,
is in custody in Buffalo, n. Y, accord
ing to message from Chief of Police
Reagan to Maj. Sylvester, chief of the
Washington police. The description given
of the prisoner TALES with that of Brady.
c. Conway Baker, commemorative at
torney of Westmoreland county, Va, was
notified of the arrest.