Evening Star Newspaper, November 9, 1895, Page 7

THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1895-FWENTY-FOUR PAGES, ——————— KNIGHTS OF LABOR Annual Meeting Here on Tuesday of the General Assembly. MMPORTANT MATTERS 70 BE CONSIDERED An Opinion in Regard to the Pop- ulist Party. SOME OF THE LEADERS The preparations are complete for the annual meeting Tuesday night of the Gen- cral Assembly of the Knights of Labor. Om that day there will convene in this city ebout one hundred and fifty of the bright- €st and most energetic members of the cerder, representing every section of the country, whose object will be to assist in the enactment of such laws as shall result im the greatest good’ to the greatest num- ber of those acknowledging allegiance to the organization. 3 Ina recent Interview with a Star reporter Henry B. Martin, one of the ablest mea- ~ bers of the executive board, and the editor of the Journal of the Knights of Labor, said: ““The,Knights of Labor 1s a progres- «ave body, and aims to keep abreast cf the times. The General Assembly will ihere- fore in all probability have some expres- siors to give on the questions now being considered by a large number ‘of people in every part of the United States relative to the government ownership of the tele~ : graph and railroad lines, and it 1s pretty Bafe to say, also, the next presidential con- est. “There is more probability of the elec- tion to the presidency of a man who, if not Crial S. Stevens, Founder of the Order a member of the Knights of Labor, will genuinely represent the labor interests of the whole country than the great majority of the people in the east are willing +o ad- mit; but if they had traveled through the i south as I have done during the last few months, they would see that this feeling is not overestimated by me.” It is hardly likely that many strangers will be attracted to the city by reason of the presence here of the members of the Genera] Asesmbly. They have made no extended advertisement of the fact that they are to meet in the national capital this year. They intend to transact the business which calls them together in as quiet and expeditious a manner as pos- sible. There is a vast amount of important matter to be looked after, and it is hardly Probable that the members will be able to get away inside of two weeks. When not in session the delegates to the mational “body will be entertained by local knights, who will show them the various points of interest about the city, and prove to them that the proverbial reputation of the cit- izens of Washington for hospitality stands on a soiia and enduring basis. Knights and Populists. While the proceedings of the General As- sembly wiil be conducted in secret session, it ts known that some important changes in the organic law of the body will prob- ably be made. At the annual meeting held last year in Philadelphia the general executive board, which consists of Messrs. Thomas B. McGuire of NewYork, Henry B. Martin of Washington, D. C., James M. Kenney of Nebraska and Chas. A. French of Massa- chusetts, was empow- ered to make many changes in the consti- tution, and while the work of the board will not become ef- fective until formally adopted by the cowi- ing General Assem- bly, there is scarcely a doubt that their re- port will be adopted without material amendment. In reference to the position which the Generai Assembly will take as to the part that. the K. of L. is to assume in the next presidential campaign, the fotlowing,which was furnished to a Star reporter by a high official of the order, may be regarded as significant: “There has for some few years,” said the official, “‘or since the adoption of the Oma- ha piatform, in 1892, existed an understand- ing—alliance would provably be the better term-—between the populist party and the order of the Knights of Labor, and we be- Heve that the statement ts fully justified and bogne out by the facts that the voting strength of that political organization has been very largely enhanced by the hearty support given it by our order. “The principles enunciated in the Omaha platform are to a certain extent those of the Knights of Labor, althougn they fall very far short of containing cur ultimatum as expressed in the preamble, but we have cheerfuily accompanied our friends as far along the road as théy desired to travel to- ward our destination, and continued the goarney cnward alone. Lack of Reciprocity. “The grave question Involved in the critt- ism, implied and intended, which 1s to fol- low, Is what has our order gained from the alliance? “We have furnished our full quota of ma- terial for campaign speakers; we have placed the entire influence of the order and its official organ behind the demands formu- lated by the party, and the substantial re- turns to us have been very meager. Not only havo the evidences of friendship been few, but in many Instances diréct acts of hostility to the order are not wanting, and in sama notable cases men who are open and bitter in their denunciation of our propagan- 4a have been nominated for high official po- sitions, and our membership were com- Pelled to swallow the dose uncomplainingly. “We refrained from any public criticism on this state of affairs during the progress of the campaign, so that no Injury should be T. V. Powderly, done to the cause we have both championed. | and to the success of which the mem))- of the order have bent much of their energ, force anf eloquence; but it Is only fair to us an@ all parties willing to accept our ald and assistance that we should see some evi- dence of an honest reciprocal spirit among our allies. “The Knights of Labor cannot afford any sacrifice of principle or dignity for mere ex- pedie sake, and certainly cannot con- sent to shoulder or countenance a secret foe as an. acceptable coadjutor in the work of introducing equity into the entire industrial systemt of our age, and we shail in future demand ample, plain and indisputable evi- dence that our alliance is cordially and fully appteciated, and our entire principles ap- proved If we are to go forward hand in hand with those who have been so lukewarm up to abe ‘We have no desire to catar to a party per- meated with the great American hankering after not only something for nothing, but everything for nothing, and shall therefore hereafter expect to receive tangible proof of the sincerity of the friendship of all appli- ants for our indorsement and support.” A Qaarter of a Ceutury. The history of the Knights of Labor ts Wery intcresting. It was founded by Uriah 8. Stephens in 1869, and the first local as- sembly was orgarized in January, 1870. The name’ adopted for’ the organization was “Noble and Holy Order of the Knights of Labor.” This name was never to be ut- tered outside of the assemblies and was never to be set on paper. Letter heads and@ other documents were printed with &ve stars in place of the name of the oriter. Mr. Stepnens was an excep- tional eure among the leaders of labor in the Uzfted States. He did not covet efice; he hated the adulation so much desired by many others; his cne aim was the founding of an organization to free the wage slaves from the yoke of capitalism. It was bis belief that this object could be best obtained behind th» veil of secrecy, and it was a grievous disappointment to him when under the leadership of his suc- cessor, T. V. Powderly, the order was made public. It was on January 12, 1871, that Gen- eral Master Workman Stephend issued tc the order his first ennual message. It con- teited in rough outlines criticism of ex- isting corditions, and the solution to be found in the co-operative Commonwealth and the practical methods to reach thet goal, to wit, unceasing agitation to the end of unifying the proletarians of all coun- tries. In this message Stephen$ declared the necessity of workers of all trades join- ing hands, of abnegation. and of solidarity. Ne worker, he insistel, should consider himgelf superior to any other. The pride of the skilled worker over the unskilled he pronounced a great stumbling block in the way of the organization of the masses, for which reason he urged the. organization of local assembiles, composed of all sorts of trades sand in closing said: “Tear the dece!tfal mask off the face of the modern system and recognize the fact that the hum- blest day laborer is as important to th Y existence and welfaro af human society as “ the most skilled and {intelligent artisan in Jas. R. Soverign. any field of industry.” For seven years Stephens devoted his en- tire energics to the work of the order, which, in the meantime, had_ spread throughout the Unitéd States. He died sudderly at his home, February 13, 1882, of heart disease, a few months after the ad- Journment of the Detroit General As- sembly, which had voted against his wish to make the order public. His death was mourned throughout the land. Master Workman Sovereign. James R. Sovereign, the present general master workman of the order, was born at Cassville, Grant county, Wis., a little village on the shore of the Mississippi river, about thirty miles above Dubuque, Iowa. He ts a mixture of German and Irish blood. When about two years old his parents moved from Cassville to western Missourl. The boy was placed in the hands of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Sovereign, who resided on a farm seven miles from West Elgin, Ill. He remained with his grandparents until 1870, when his grandfather died, and his grand- mother went to live with one of her sons. This left young James without a home, Fexcept with his father in Iowa, and, being both ambitious and courageous, he decided to begin life for himself. He went to Kansas, and was soon engaged in driving Texas cattle on the Gonzales and Abilene trail, following this for about a year. He quit this business about the beginning of 1872, when he went to Minneapolis, where he assisted in erecting the first bridge across the Solomon river, and also assisted in driv- ing a long tunnel through the rock for the Markley water power at that place. During the same year he returned to his father’s home, where he worked on the farm and attended the High School at Cresco. In 1874 he began work as a marble carver and followed the trade for ten years, after which he was engaged in the publication of a labor journal advocating the principles of the Knights of Labor. Much of his journalistic career, however, was spent on the lecture rostrum. Mr. Sovereign was appointed commissioner of labor statistics of Iowa in 1800 and re- appointed in 1892. His services in the posi- tion gave great satisfaction to the laboring pecple of the state. He joined the order of the Knights of Labor in 1881, and has proved to be one of the most aggressive leaders in the labor movement. ——.__. HANDSOME STAGE COSTUMES. Totlets of Elaborate Design, Creations of the Modiste’s Art. People do not go to the theater, of course, to see on the stage the milinery display, as it is called, but there is no question that the enjoyment of the evening as well as the appreciation of a play is increased by seeing well-dressed and modish men and women taking the various parts in the play. Some of the costumes worn, especiaily by ac- tresses, are elaborate, and when possible they represent the latest style. In one scene of ‘Camille’ Olga Nethersole wears a costume of pale pink satin, brocaded in small white camillias, surrounded by their dark green laves. The skirt opens on one side and Is bordered with narrow bands of sable, disclosing a petticoat of green satin, trimmed above the hem with clusters of the same white blossoms. The low bodice is outlined by a band of fur, and one of the sleeves has a huge puff of satin, while the other consists mezely of three narrow straps of sable, caught into a band just above the elbow, showing the arm from wrist to shoulder. The evening wrap worn with this is white brocaded velvet, Hned with pink satin and trimmed with bands and capes of ermine. In the second act her gown is of gold-col- ored satin, the low corsage covered with black net glittering with gold cmbroidery. This net extends into two long panels, which entirely cover the sides of the skirt, giving a brilliant effect at every movement of the wearer. The novel sleevs are short pufts of satin with long, tight-fitting cuffs, covered with net. The cloak worn with this costume is of black brocaded velvet, lined with yellow satin and trimmed about the shoulders with three deep frilis of lace. The ball gown is of white satin, the skirt almost covered by three rows of pearl fringe. The bodice also is veiled by the shimmering fringe, and is without sleeves, with shoulder straps formed of jewels. She wears several different cluaks in her plays. One hair square of cobweb texture, large enough for a shawl, Is of exquisits point duchesse. Another Is a dainty gown of heavy white silk, lined with rose-color, and opening over a petticoat of rose satin, cov- ered with flounces of white ‘ace, is worn. The wide bertha of lace falls far over the sleeves and is caught on the shoulders with knots of violets and loosely fastened in front with violets. ———.__ WANT TO HONOR REED. Colorell Citizens Who Propose to Give Him a Banguet. A number of colored citizens of this city, according to a printed program which has been tssued, propose to give a reception and banquet to ex-Speaker Reed upon his re- turn to this city. The announcements state that the reception and banquet will be held in the Shiloh Baptist Church, on I street between 16th and 17th, of which the Rev. J. Anderson Taylor is pastor. It is announced in the programs issued that “Lynching and It: Remedy” will be the subject responded to by Mr, Benton McMillin of Tennessee. The commiitee announced as having charge of the affair includes Rev. J. A. Taylor,pastor of the Shiloh Baptist Church; ev. W. A. {reditt of the Berean Baptist vurch, Revs George W. Lee of the Ver- at Avenue Baptist Church, Rey. J. T. jc.nifer of the Metropolitan A, M. E. Church, Rev. Robert Johnson of the Metro- politan Baptist Chu son, D.D., of of the Harvey John- Ba ; Rev. R. Wesley Z Church, Rev. N. of the Nineteenth Street Bap Rev. H. C. C, Astwood of Harri A. B. Johnson of the Second Baptist Church, Rey. H. C. Robinson: of the First Baptist Church of South Washington, Brown of the ( tional Church, John F. Coox, Lawyer T. L. Jones and M. M. Holland. —— To Pay the De A conference was held recently at a pri- vate residence, the subject considered being the building debt of the Centrat Union Mis- sion. Se 2stors and a number of prom- inent bu: ‘Ss men were present. That the debt of 0) now resting on the mission, and causing some anxiety to the board of managers, should be paid was the sentiment of those who were present at the conference, and the sum of $6,500 was pledged. Another conference will be held, to which others in- terested in the welfare of this institution will be invited. THE SOCIAL WORLD There is Already Quite a Little Stir in Society. MANY WEDDING AND LUNCHEON CARDS Where Fashionable People Will Be Located This Season. ‘OTHER INTERESTING GOSSIP Socially things are picking up. There are not as yet any wild bursts of gayety, but what there 1s comes mildly tempered, so that no uadue excitement will attend the breaking-in process. Officially, at present, we are deadly dull. If the wives of several cabinet officers carry the day, these gentle- men and their better halves will be present Tuesday at the wedding of Miss Pauline Whitney and Mr. Almeric Hugh Paget, so that a few more notable defections from town will be apparent. Certainly for those who have no particular fondness for danc- ing events every-day life now, with its com- mendable regularity, its leisurely engage- ments and its golden opportunities for studies of human nature, is positively ideal. ‘To be able to go as you please, and when you please, {s a blessing not too frequently en- cyed by those given up to the world and its amusements, and, therefore, all the more to be desired. Faint signs of the coming rush are felt In the little whirl of bristol- beard scattered about the last few days. The ladies are beginning to get out their fine linen and glass, for the days of luncheons and dinners are at hand. Mrs. Parker's in- vitations for Thursday next were as wel- come as the sight of one of the glowing maples in the Soldiers’ Home, and the op- portunity to meet Mrs. Miles in such a hos- Pitable home is an exceptional pleasure. Mrs. Parker always gets her friends to- gether for these midday feasts, elther in the fall, when. engagements generally are few and far between, or in the spring, when an invitation to her home ts even ‘a greater reat. Mrs. Sternberg’s invitations for a tea Tuesdiy start the hospitable current amony the army ladies. In all probability Mrs, Miles will be the particular guest of this entertainment, and, if so, could find no more pleasant form of welcome. The army ladies, in fact, with their hospitalities and charitable society gathering, have had the henor of starting things going this autumn. The Vice President and Mrs, Stevenson are making a short visit to Mrs. Scott at her home, 1327 16th street. They will go home -to Bloomington for Thanksgiving, and then come to Washington for the winter. The Misses Steverson are now at Wellesley Col- lege, but will spend the holiday season with their parents. Dr. and Mrs, Anderson of Cincinnati, the former a brother-in-law of Mrs. W. A. Anderson, have taken a house here for the winter. Mrs. Blaine was in town last week, busy with the final arrangements of her house on Dupont circle, which Mr. and Mrs. Westing- house will occupy this winter. The house has received a freshening touch both within and withaut, and {is well adapted for the large entertainments which its new occu- pants will undoubtedly give there. Mrs. Blaine and Mrs. Truxton Beale have spent the autumn at the old Blaine home at Au- gusta, but will probably seek a more genial climate for the winter. Senator and Mrs. Elkins have leased the May house, 1437 Rhode Island avenue, and Mrs. kins is now here, busy overseeing its arrangements for the comfort of her family, who will come on from their West Virginia home as_soon as the house is ready for them. The Elkins family circle is smaller than it was during their last residence here. The eldest daughter fs married and living in New York, the boys are at college and for the most of the time only the fascinating little daughter, Kath- erine Elkins, is with her mother. Kath- erine is quite a philosopher in her own way, or was when she was six or seven years old. At one of her birthday parties at that period she manifested so much anxiety to see a favorite among the news- paper correspondents who were regular vis itors to her parents that her mother asked her reasons. “I want to tell all about my party,” said Katherine in reply, “for I can’t ses any good in giving a party if It, does not go in the papers. Miss Katherine Merrick, daughter of the late Rich Merrick, and Mr. Martin Ram- say, son of Admiral Ramsay, will be mar- ried at St. Paul's Church, 15th and V streets, in January. November 20 will be the banner bridal day. Miss Lindsey and Dr. Ayers of New York will be married at the home of the bride’s mother, Miss Regina Barbour and Senor Renghifo will be married at St. Mat- thew’s, Miss Mary Loughran “and Mr. James E. Duke at noon at St. Matthew Miss Watkins and Mr. Prentiss at noon at Ascension, and Miss Booream and Dr. Leech at Hamline at noon. Some of the evening weddings will be those of Miss Fueger and Lieut. Cusack at St. Dominic’s, and Miss Elizabeth France Morgan and Mr. James Flack, jr., at the Covenant. The marriage of Miss Joy J.indsley and Dr. Edward Augustus Ayers will take place Wednesday, November 20, at noon, at the residence of Mrs. Van Linderon Lindsley, 1774 Massachusetts avenue. Cards announcing the marriage last Wed- nesday of Mrs. Fanny Dailey Read and Capt. Markland at -Grook Crest, Oakland, Md., have been received here. Capt. and Mrs. Markland will spend part of the win- ter in this city. Mr. and Mrs. Clif Perrin have leased the Chew house on K street for the season, and are now installed there. Rey. Dr. Mackay-Smith, his wife and their children fave all gone in for the wheel, and anticipate no end of pleasure from it. The children haye been riding for some time, and are very well able to set the pace for their parents. Last evening at 6 o'clock in the chapel of the Church of the Covenant, Miss Lula, the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Varnum D. Collins of this city, was married to the Rev. Robinson P. D. Bennett of Lyon's Farms, N. J. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. M. D. Babcock, D.D., of Kal- timore, assisted by the Rev. Teunls S. Ham- Un, D.D., of this city. The chapel was prettily decorated with palms and flowers; the music charmingly rendered by Mr. Toof, organist of the churca. The ushers, Mr. Van Ness of Takoma Park, Mr. Geo. Dunlop and Mr. Hanna of Georgetown, and Mr. Gage of Newark, N.J., were all Prince- ton graduates of the class of ‘2, except Mr. Gage, the groom and his best man, Mr. V. L. Collins, also belonging to that class. The bride, dressed in simple but ex- quisite taste in white crepon gown, veil and orange blossoms, was given away by her father, who had but a few days ago returned from England in order to be pres- ent at the weddiag. After the ceremony there was an informal reception in one of the parlors of the chapel, where a large number of friends and relatives had the opportunity of greet- ing the young couple. Lieut. G. G. Heiner, who during the two years of his station at Washington barracks was considered one of the best-looking men in the service, will be married Tuesday evening next in Baltimore. His bride to be 1s also very handsomé and popular. There will be six ushers in uniform and six brides- maids, in white, carrying red roses in honor of the artillery. The best man is to be Dr. Cable of the army. A iarge reception will take place immediately after the ceremony at Mrs. Small's handsome home, 16 Mount Vernon place. Many of Lieut. Heiner's friends will go over from Washington. Lieut. Heiner’s father was Capt. Heiner, first United States infantry. His mother leced the most beautiful woman regiment and now resides here. After the reception the bride and groom will start @ private car of Mr. Lord of Baltimore, : Senator and Mrs. Wetmore have selected a Washington home. They have leased for four months the ri re of ex-Senator and Mrs. McPherson, Vermont avenue, h, while not the largest of West End ery well adapted to purposes ing, and is most artlstic in its fur gs and adornment. As the Wet- mores are going abroad in the spring they did not care at this time to settle on a per- manent home here. Senator McPherson and family will start soon to California, where they will spend the winter. One of the pretty auptial events of the Yost week of the month\ will be the marriage of Miss Estelle Littlepage, daughter of Capt. H. Beverly Littkepage, and Mr. Alvan Macauley, a rising young lawyer of Dayton, Ohio, formerly ofp.this city. The wedding will take place on the evening of the 25th instant at Saigg drew’s Episcopal Church. The bride will be attended by her sister Cally as maid—of honor, and six bridesmaids, After th8 ceremony a recep- tion will be held at the family residence, lmited to the immediate bridal party. Miss Littlepage is a beauty:of the brunette type, and is a favorite in a large circle of friends. Another wedding’ ofthe same week’ will be that of Miss Daisy Gorman and Mr. Richard Johnson, which will take placa on the 26th at the residéace of Senator Gor- man. Cardinal Gibbons will officiate. Mr. and Mrs. Frank (ls. Churchill have re- moved their residence,to 638 Pennsylvania avenue southeast, and will be at home to their friends on Mondays as heretofore. Mr. and Mrs. Esher and Misses Maggie and Annie Butt, accompanied by their brothers, will go to Baltimore tomorrow rorning to attend the wedding of their cousin, Miss Lillie Schreyer of Baltimore. A very pretty wedding occurred last Wed- nesday at the home of the late Senator Hereford, Union, W. Va., the contracting parties being Miss Katharine Stuart Here- ford, youngest daughter of the late Senator, and Mr. Robert Bowle Stofidert of Balti- more, Md. Directly after the wedding, the young couple left for a short trip to Wash- ington. They will make their home in Bal- timcre, where the groom is well known in social and business life. Mrs. Frank Rex and daughter, Allena L., Parkersburg, W. Va., are visiting at the none of Mrs. Mary B. Gibbens of No. 1115 East Capitol street, in Washington. They will spend November and the winter here. The Columbian Women will give a recep- ton today from 4 to 6 p.m. to introduce the faculties Or the university to Dr. and Mrs. Whitman. : A pleasant surprise party was given pre 3 to Miss Nellie Bateman by the Pleasure Club, at her residence, No, 34 G street northwest. Games were enjoyed un- til a late hour, when supper was served. ‘Among those present were: Miss Mary Hope, Miss Lillian Dorsey, Miss Hester Bunch, Miss Bertie Clark, the Misses Fran- cis and Evelyn Pike, Misses Nelle and Flossy Bateman, Miss Hattie Garland, Miss ‘Alice Kelly, Mrs. W. W. Bateman, Mrs. J. Brennon, Messrs. Jno. I. Bunch, Harry Belt, Frank Bateman, James Hope, Wiliam Bright, ‘Walter Woodward, Edward Stauhs, Gayer Evans, Lawrence Bateman, James Hoover, Harold anid Master Willie Bate- man. Mrs. Bessie Stewart and Miss Stewart are now in New York to spend the coming week. Mrs. James F. Barbour and Mrs. Mc- Cartney will spend the coming week in New York. Mrs. Lowndes Jackson and Miss Jackson have returned from thelr country place and are at their home on Massachusetts avenue. Secretary and Mrs. Smith and Secretary Herbert and Mrs. Micou will be present at the coming entertainment of the Southern Relief Society. The Columbia Assembly held its usual bi- monthly meeting on Tuesday evening last, being entertained very delightfully by Miss Clara Ulke, 1004 S street northwest. Euchre prizes were won by Miss Jennie Wiley and Mr. H. H. McKeever, jr. After partaking of refreshments and spending an hour so- cially, the meeting adjourned. Those pres- ent were Misses Hilda “Herzog, Jennie Wiley, Grace Curtin, Gussie King, Helen McKeever, Della Michael, Clara Ulke, An- na Rettig and Ady Mi Mer, Messrs. Wm. B. Prigg, H. H. M¢Keeyer, jr., Julius Ulke, ir, Lloyd White, “1. W. Vaughan and Drs. R.A. Daniel andsRudolph Ltzdorf. Mr. and Mrs. Exnest N. Janson have moved from the 3oodmont to -their new home, Rhode,jslapd avenue northwest. Mrs. Janson (nee fberTy) will be at home to friends on Wednesday’ after November 12. Cards have beet! issted by Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Martin, 1223 L Street northwest, for the marriage of their daughter, Mrs. Agnes Martin Burnett, ‘to Tyr. ira Warren Den- nison, Thursday,,evening, November 21. Only. a few immediate friends will witnes: the ceremony, but @ Jarge number of invi- tations have bey sept for the reception which follows. Mrs. Annie E! White of Philadelphia, formerly of Washington, 1. C., ts in town, the guest of her father, Mr. 5. D. Cor: coran. She leaves for the Atlanta exposi- tion on Tuesda: atcompanied by her sis- ter, Miss Marguerite Corcoran and Miss Elizabeth Robinson, Isefore thelr return they will visit Richmond, Va., Savannah, Ga., and Ashville, N. C. The Misses Sedgley salled Wednesday for Europe: They will be absent until spring, and will spend the greater part of the winter in Egypt. Mr. John W. Thompson has gone to New York to attend the horse show. At the marriage of Miss Pauline Whitney Almevic Hugh Paget, at St. ew York, next Tuesday, Miss Emily Sloane, Miss Gertrude Vander- bilt, Miss Beatrice Bend, Miss Barney, Miss Brown and Miss Dimock will be bridesmaids, and will wear gowns of light blue, rose and yellow silk, with Tam O’Shanters of velvet trimmed with sable. They will carry muffs of velvet, trimmed with sable. The bride will wear white satin and superb lace. Mr. Amzi Lorenzo Barber and his daugh- ter, Miss Lorena Langdon Barber, have sailed for the West Indies on their yacht Sapphire. Mr. Barber is one of the leading members of the new Millionaires’ Club at Dobbs Ferry. Mrs. Barber, who is too poor a sailer to enjoy yacht crutsing, has closed her residence, No, S71 5th avenue, New York, and has opened her house here, Bel- mont, 14th street. Wednesday last there was a delightful party given at the residence of Mr. Wilton Cunningham, 2412 Pennsylvania avenue, in celebration of his twenty-first birthday. A host of young friends assembled in the spa- cious and brilliantly Hghted parlors, where they were treated to a musical and literary program. A stringed orchestra was also in attendance, which furnished music for the dancers. A bountifully spread table was presided over by Mrs. Cunningham and her daughter. Among those present were the Misses Gallagher, Cleaves, Chaves, Langley, Bailey, Ryan, Parvis, Barns, Cunningham, Mae Ryan and Susie E, Rawlette. Mrs. W. F. Williams has returned for the winter somewhat improved in health, and Is with her friends, Capt. and Mrs. McChesney, 1852 Sth street northwest. Ex-Senator Edmunds and wife are now liv- ing in Philadelphia, where the climate seems to best agree with Miss Edmunds. Marshal and Mrs. A. A.Wilson were guests Thursday at the marriage, in the Philadel- phia cathedral, of Miss Katherine Donovan and Mr. Weldenfield of New York. Mgr. Satolll performed the marriage ceremony. There was a pleasant gathering last Thursday evening at the residence of Mrs. R. P. H. Abby, 1412 2d street northwest, in honor of Miss Beatrice Bowen of Clarks- burg. Games and dancing were enjoyed until a late hour, after which a bountiful collation was served. Among those pres- ent were Messrs. Harry Irvine, Charlie Thomas, Frank Gaskins, John Burdeste, George Snyder, Elmer Browning, Fre Muller, Harry Lein, Jesse Brown, Willie Graham and the Misses Daisy Abby, Blanche Owens, Nettie Brown, Bessie Knott, Maud King, Julia Hayes, Annie Muller, Kgtie Joy, Gertie Lein and Julia Reagan. Miss Gay has suffictently recovered from her illness to return here, and is at the Clarendon Hotel, 14th and H stresis. The residence of Miss Isel, No. 1703 10th street northwest, was the scene of a merry gathering Wednesday evening, the occa- sion being the meeting ef the Chrysanthe- mum Cluy. During the evening Mr, and Mrs. H. G. Isel, Mr. Crawford and Miss Isel entertained the members with solos aud duets, after which Mr. She a recitation. A vocal duet by Brenner and Master Tinkler, Among those present were Mr. and 45 Brittain, Mrs. Edward Brenner, Mr M ert Tinkler, Misses M. Davis, arner Hyde, B. Davis, de, B. Breiner and Messrs. J. Lynn, Scrivener, Allison, Jones, Clark, Bentzler, Martie, W. Lynn, Kent and Molden. A pleasant party was given by Mr. and Geo. Woodyard, 724 6th street south- , on Monday night in honor of Mr. Matheny’s twenty-second _irthday, Music and dancing were indulged il a late hour, when refreshmeats were served. Among those present were the Alice Ballard, Katie Franklin, Mary s, Hettie Cox, Mazie Anderson, Annie McBayne, Mrs.’ Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Perry, Mr. and Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Ol- ive, Miss Deevers, Miss Carroll and Messrs. John Matheny, Harry Woodyard, Richard Bowling, Kennedy, Price, Ross, Jett, Clay, Cox, Lewis and Thad. Davis. EPWORTH LEAGCE CONFERENCES, How the Three Days’ Sessions Were Opened Last Night. The Washington district of the Epworth League opened a three days’ session in’ this city yesterday afternoon. At 4:15 o'clock meetings were held simultaneously in seven different churches, and in the evening a ral- ly was held at the Metropolitan M. E. Church. The services at Metropolitan Church were both elaborate and interesting, and were at- tended by a number of prominent clergymen. On the stage were Mr. William Burdette Mathews, the president of the District League, and the presiding officer of the. evening; Rev. O. A. Browft-of Foundry Church, Rev. Is. T. Widerman of McKendree, Rev. J. H. M. Lemon of Gorsuch, Rev. Robt. Moege of Kensington Church, Rev. George Edward Reed, president of Dickinson Col- lege, and Rev. Hugh Johnston of Metropoll- tan Church. In the audience many other prominent local ministers were present, among them being Rev. C. O. Cook, Rev. J. W. Steele, Rev, Watson Case, Rey. Dr. Hart- sock, Rev. H. S. Todd, Rev. Dr. Mullen, Rev. L. B. Wilson and Rev. J. B. Stitt of Dumbar- ton Avenue Church, After preliminery ¢evotional exercises, in- cluding a song service by Mrs. Mickle and Mrs. Gibson,- Rev. Dr. George H. Reed was introduced as the speaker of the evening. He chose “Enthusiasm as a,Factor of Suc- cess In Christian Work” as his topic, and proceeded _to disouss it in an instructive manner. Telegrams and letters of congratu- lation were read from Rev. Dr. Talmage, Rev. Eugene C. Foster, Dr. Robert F. Doher- ty, Rev. Edwin A. Scnell, Rev. Charles E. Piper, Rev. Jos. P. Berry and Rev.Wm. Burt. At the close of the services at Metropolitan Church, a reception was held in the lectyre room and refreshments were served. Department Conferences. In the afternoon the several departments of the Epworth League, having charge of the various branches of the work, met at dif- ferent churches. The department of fmance assembled at the Metropolitan Church, and the meeting was presided over-by Miss Mar- tha S. Haines. Mrs. J. E. Gilbert read a paper on Scriptural views of giving. The question of financial success in Epworth League work was discussed by Miss Seaver, Messrs. George E. Armstrong, R. L. Bains, Cc. J. Greene, J. W. Allen, J. M. Goff, R. W. Brown, J. I. Burch and Miss A. M. Mathis, Miss Emma Allen, Mrs. Maurice Atterback and Mr. George C. Hough. The Junior Workers also held a conference in Metropolitan Church, with Rev. H. B. Leech presiding, and Mrs. Estelle Crump, secretary. Brief addresses were delivered by Rev. J. M. Slarrow, Miss Maggie Fitz- hugh and Miss Humphrey. The department of spiritual workers as- sembled at Wesley Church lecture room, Mr. J. S. Barker presiding, and Mr. F. B. Littrell, secretary. Papers were read and addresses made by Mrs. J. W. Steele, Mrs. H. B. Moul- ton, Miss Emma Hunter and Mr. George S. Gibson, treating of the general subject of the work. At McKendree Church a meeting of the department of mercy and hope was held, presided over by Miss Fanny Meeks, with Mrs. M. M. Mitchell, secretary. Devotional exercises were held by Miss Shotwell, Mrs. M. M. Wishart and Mr. Mickle. Papers were read and addresses delivered by Mrs. Whar- ton, Mrs. Flora Jones, Miss Ida Gilbert and Mr. Thomas. The secretaries’ meeting was also held at McKendree Chyrch, presided over by Mr. F. T. Israel, with Mr. M. E. Fowler serving- ing as secretary. Mr. Israel made the open- ing address, Miss Frances E. Taylor read a paper on “The Model Secretai and Mr. W. B. Matthews made appropriate remarks. The conference of the department of lite-- rary workers was hejd at Foundry Church, Mr. Harry O. Hine presiding. Mr. J. E. Eastlake and Rev. W. C. Bryan participated in the devotional exercises. Prof. Edgar Anna Wing, Miss Anna L. May W. Williams talked of the work and aspirations of the department. ‘The department of social work held-its con- ference at Foundry Church, Mrs. Mickle pre- siding. Miss Jennie Lowdermilk, Miss Hat- te Stryker and Mrs. Fannic Ramby, Miss Corinne Chandlee read papers. Mr. Mullen, Miss Mary McKee and Miss Ida F. O'Neal contributed to the song service. ELIZABETH CADY STANTON, Her Hirthday to Be Celebrated at Wimodaughsis Next Tuesday. A reception will be giver to all who are interested in the progress of women by the ladies of the District Woman Suffrage So- ciety and the Wimodaughsis, from 8 to 10 I street northwest, November relebrate the cightieth birthday of Mrs. Elizabeth Cady Stanton. The parlors will be decorated with palms and flowers, and light refreshments served. It is thought to be appropriate to solicit contributions for the busts ef Lucretia Mott, Mrs. Stanton and Miss Anthony, who stand as leaders in pioneer work for the advancement of wo- men. In no better way, it is believed, can this he done than by giving to the city the marble likenesses of these women, made by a weman of Washington, Miss Adelaide Johnson, —_—_ The New Mystery Story. The opening chapter of tlie new mystery story is printed.in today’s Star. Yester- day was printed the next to the last in- stallment of the mysiery story which has appeared in daily chapters in The Star during the past few weeks, and which proved so popular that arrangements were made to follow it with the one which be- gins today. The new story is entitied “Be- fore They Were Married,” and will be found to be of commanding interest, and those whe read the first chapters will fol- low it exgerly tu the end of the absorbing myste! Two hundred and fifty dollars in gold will be given for a correct solution of the mystery by a woman reader, according to the published conditions. “Durability.” Why does one Piano last longer ‘ than Mopaes. Piano Hammerhead. another? 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