Evening Star Newspaper, February 8, 1897, Page 12

12 LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. "Sidewalks of New Academy of Musi York.” Bijou Theater.—“The Brand of Cain.” Coiumbia Theater.—Lecture by Mr. John L. Stoddard on “The Yellowstone Park.” Grand Opera House.—‘Siberia.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—Robie’s Bo- hemian Burlesquers. Lafayette Square Opera House.—Henry E. Dixey in “Thoroughbred.” w National Theater.—Nat C. Goodwin in “An American Citizen. Willard Hall.—Exhibition of the biograph. Masonic Temple, th and. F streets north- —McKirley and Hobart carnival. Universalist Church, 13th and L streets rorthwest.—Sacred opera, “Christoph, or the Power of the Cross.” w — EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Macalester for Mount Vernon, Marshall Hall and intermediate landings at 10 a.m. Steamer Washington for Norfolk and Fortress Monree at 7 p.m. Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial Beach and river landings at 7 a.m. Trains leave 13% street and Pennsylvania avenue for Mount Vernon at 6:40, 10:05, 11 am. and 12:05, 2:05 and 4:15 ‘Trains leave 13% street and Pennsylvania avenue for Arlington hourly from § a.m. to 8 p.m. enn IF IT’S A LEG OF LAMB Something extra nice—you are seeking— you'll find as finé as we've ever shown— at this season of the year—on our stands By all means, call at our place —when in Center market—we have never yet failed to satisfy every patron—both in price and quality. ‘Tr. T. KEANE—“Home- Dressed Meats,” 7th st. wing. Prof. Henry E. Sawyer of Mount Her- nm, Mass., addressed the Young Men’s ristian Association gospel meeting yes- terday afternoon, speaking on “The Prob- lem of Success.” Prof: Sawyer was for many years associated with the evangelist Dwight L. Moody at Mount Hermon, and has often in past years addressed young men’s meetings in this city. P ™ ns Sees GAS AND OIL HEATERS REDUCED at S.S. Shedd & Bro. Mh st. First Srring Lamb of the season will be at the stalls of John R. Kelly, 9th street wing, Center Market, tomorrow and, all next week a Prof. Lester F. Ward of the geological survey delivered an address before the congregation of the People’s Church yes- “The sential Nature Human artificial eyes. Hempler’s, 6th & av. CITY AND DISTRICT. Epworth League. The annual contest held under the aus of the Epworth League Oratorical ciation of the District. of Columbia will be held this year March 12. The place of meeting is t to be determined upon, though the impress‘on is abroad that Wes- Ml be selected. The sted by competition in Those whe will com- ear, and the chapters H.C. Sanford, Metro- icv, Waugh: DW asseciation includes Twelfth Street, McKendres, North Capitol Stree Metropolitan, Waugh and Trin: . LaFeura is president of the nd Mr. H, Hine seereiary. Vatch for a town Advertisement. Congress Heighis.— Bond Odered Canceled. Judge Hagrer, in the Probate Court Sat- urday. decided that where surety companies or similar concerns become sureties on the bonds of aijministrators there can be no Subrogation of the duties and no joint con- trol of the assets of an estate. The question arose in the case of Mr. Andrew Y. Bradley, administrator of the estate of the late Jeremiah Sullivan. The Lawyers’ Surety Company of New York, Said to be represented here by the American Security and Trust Company, became Mr. Bradley's surety, and he claimed that the cempany desired him te sign an agreement requiring him to depos:t assets subject to ccuntersigned checks. At his request Judge Hagner ordered the bond to be canceled upon the filing of a new ene. The judge in- timated that be will take similar action in all like cases in the future. Progressiv Is putting ail the ergy of up-to-d. Business force of brains and en- te metheds in every ef- fort. Ovr master effort is a 5-Ib. box fines: better, $1.25. James F. Oyster, 000 Pa. ave. *"Phore vt Lic The Le Droit W. C. T. U. The regular monthly meeting of Le Droit W. ©. T. U. was held Thursday afternoon Church. There was an un- usually large rumber of members present. Several new superintendents were con- firmed and final arrangements made for Le Droit’s part in the demonstration meet- ing that takes place next Monday night at Hamline Church. Mrs. Foster, superin- tendent parliamentary usage, gave a short parliamentary lesson on the prece- dence of motions, which was followed by a debate on the relative importance of home and foreign missions. > The Navy at the Inauguration. ‘To the Editor of The Evening Star: Would it not be a good-thing in the inter- €sts of the thousands of visitors who will come here from the inland sovthern and western states to the inauguration to have the dispatch boat Dolphin or some other of cur war vessels at the Washington navy yard? This might enable many who have rever seen one of our naval vess-Is, per- hays, the only opportunity they will ever have of seeing one. Besides it is very proper that our navy should be represented at the inauguration. A. G. W. oe New Through Line to Indianapolis and Chicago. The B and O. railroad is operating a through line of Pullman buffet drawing room sleeping cars between Baltimore, Washington, Indianapolis and Chicago via Cincinaati, leaving Washington 11:43 a.m. arriving Indianapolis 7:00 a.m., 12:00 noon.—Advt. Chicago ee ——— Mt. Vernon Church C. E. Choir. A Christian Endeaver choir has been organized at the Mount Vernon M. E. Church by Mr. P. L. Zimmernzan, formerly musical director at the Fourth Presby- terian Church. The choir sang at the services held at the Mount Vernon Church yesterday and was favorably commented upon for its excellent work. The members of the choir ere as follows: Sopranos—Miss B. Thom Brown, M n. Mrs. J. K. Depew, Mrs. J. B. Rose Busey, Miss Lillie Bu- Moss and Miss Grace Mont- Altos—Miss Keefer, Miss Bertha Stier, Miss B. lardella and Miss Cheniworth. Tenors— J. A. Baird. C. H. Wright, C. P. Clark and Mr. Keeling. Bassos—W. A. Gannon, F. L. Bradley, W. G. Eisinger, Frank Daniels, W. Robinson and W. B. Denham. The pianist is Miss Sallie Mason and the as- sistant pianist Scott McGill, ———_—— Receivers Appointed. Upon the petition of creditors represented by Attorney Henry F. Woodard, Julge Hagner has eppointed him, Ferdk. L. Sid- dons and Isaac W. Nordiinger receivers of Herz Hoffa, the jeweler who recently made an assignment for the benefit of creditors to Michael Schuster. Their bonds were fixed at $20,000, and a sale of the business was decreed. ———___. Sweeping Denial. In answering the suit for divorce filed against him by his wife, James M. Leach enters a general and sweeping denial of the charges made by her. He specifically denies that he treated Mrs. Leach cruelly, or offered her such indignities as to render her condition intolerable or her Mfe bur- densome. He also denies that he compelied her to leave his house, or that he was abusive, or that he threatened her with bodily harm. He claims to have borne with patience her alleged eccentricities and some ee resulting, he asserts, from Georgia Webster, ANTHONY BOWEN BUILDING School Trustee Hazen Explains His Posi- tion. Why It is Desired to Move the Schoo) —Petition Circulated Among Citizens. School Trustee D. H. Hazen thinks that the speakers at the! meeting Wednesday evening of the South Weshingtcn Protective Association who condemned him and oth- ers who want the Anthony Bowen School removed to a new location are in error or the matter and do not understand the rea- sons for which the present movement was started. “It seems to me," continued Dr. Hazen, “that the colored people stand very much in their own light by wahting schools which have been set apart for their use centinued in “white localities, when the great majority of the pupils who attend them live elsewhere. “Before taking any active steps looking to the transfer of the Anthony Bower school, as I have proposed, I canvassed the matter -with nearly every member of the school board, and each one who went over the ground said he fully agreed with me that the change ought to be made. It is true that Mr. Cornish said to me in speak- ing on the subject: ‘Doctor, I do not see why you should move in the matter, as the change, if made, would result in damage to your property.’ To this I replied that I Was not actuated in the project by any mo- tives of that sort and did not take into ccnsideration whether the change would or would not damage any property owned by me. “I am willirg to allow the colored people all the rights they are entitled to and more, and amorg the colored people who live in South Washington I have hosts of friends. I have lived in that section for twenty-five years, and I think I know the waits of Gur citizens, both white and colored, pretty well. “Seventy per cent of those who attend the Anthony Bowen School come from that Part of the city east of 4% street and south of L street, and of the entire number of pupils not more than i0* live in the vicinity of the scaool. Day by day the value of the school in its present location is grow- ing less, and if it was transferred to the section where most of its pupils reside its value would be constantly enhanced. “Tke prime moyer of the opposition to the proposed change lives on Cap:tol Hill, as does also the chairman of the South Washington Prote-tive Association, and it is difficult for me to see why they should feel so much interest in the matter. “A petition which is being circulated among the colcred people interested, and which is being numerously signed, shows the true feeling of the patrons of the school in the matter.” A Petition. ‘The petition which is addressed to the District Commissioners is as follows: “The undersigned residents and property owners of South Washington, beg to re- spectfully represent, as follows: “That the act of Congress of June 11, 1896 (Public No. 212), making appropria- tions to provide for the expenses of the government of the District of Columbia for the fiscal year ending June :w, 1897, con- tains (page 12) an item of $50,000 ‘for ad- ditional ground and reconstructing Anthony Bowen school building, sald school build- ing being located on the corner of 9th and E streets southwest, and used for the pur- poses of a colored school. “That the enlargement of said school building is inexnedient and ‘nadvisable, it being located in a territory in which there is comparatively a very small num- ber of cclored people, whose needs in the way of school facilities are abundantly ac- commodated by the present Bowen building and the Ambush. building, located on L street near the corner of 7th street south- west, the two buildings being ‘only seven Squares apart. “That by very far the larger proportion of the colored people of South Washington reside in the section east of 41% street and south: of Virginia avenue, in which section there is now but-ore -sebaok building de- Voted to colored people, viz: the Randall building, on the corner of Ist and I streets southwest, whose accommodations are far of present requirements. That there is urgent need of an addi- tfonal building farther down in said section, say somewhere below K street and east of 4¥% street, which section is densely and al- most exclusively populated by colored per- sons, who are now subjected to much’ in- convenience in sending their children to schools at remote distances from their homes. “That we are strongly of the opinion that the appropriation already made fof the ex- tension and repair of the Anthony Bowen school, above referred. to, could be used to much better advantage in the interests cf the colored population of South Washing- ton, by diverting the same, upon proper authority, to the purchase of a site und the erection of a new building in the sec- tion above indicated, viz: South of K street and east of 4% street southwest. “Wherefore, your petitioners respectfully pray that your honoratle body recommend to Congress the insertion of a nrovision in the pending apprcpriation bill for the ex- penses of the District of Columbia for the next fiscal year to the following effect, viz: ““Provided That the sum of $30,000 ap- propriated by the “Act making appropria- tions to provide for the exnenses of the government of the District of Columbia for the tiscal year ending June 30, 1897, and for other purvoses,” approved June 11, 1196, for additional ground and reconstructing Anthony Bowen school building, shall be used, and is hereby made available, for the erection of one eight-room school building and purchase of a site for the came, to be located south of K street and east of 416 street southwest; and the furcher sum of $6,000 is hereby appropriated for said pur- ee New Route to Indianapolis and Chi- B. and 0. Railroad. Througa Pullman sleeping cars daily from Washington at 11:45 a.m., arriving Indianapolis 7:00 am. and Chicago 12:00 noon.—Advt. ——— Five Dollars Per Ton For chestnut, No. 2. This is-not pea coal, but a size specially prepared by me. I have the exclusive sale of this coal. J. Maury Dove, 2ist and I, 1626 M, 1206 H n.w., and 13th and D s.w.—Advt. age es Tri-Weekly Special Vestibuled to Old Poiat via Pennsylvania Railroad. For the better accommedation of passen- gers to Old Point Comfort and Richmond, tri-weekly vestibuled service wilf be in- avgurated February 9, trains leaving Washington on Tuesdays, Thursdays end Saturdays at 4:21 p.m., arriving at Old Point at 9:0 p.m. Smoker, parlor, dining and observation cars attached.—Advt. —— Standard Commandery. Standard Commandery, No. 733, United Order of the Golden Cross, was honored last week with an official visitation from the grand commander of the District, ac- companied by his associates in office. The occasion was one of peculiar interest, be- cause of the large number of members present and the great interest manifested in the welfare and progress. of the order. The report of the committee om purchase of a new piano was adopted, and the in- strument duly placed in evidence before the commandery. Mr. William M. Yager was installed as noble commander, and the first degree then conferred on one can@i- date, the usual ceremonies being suppl mented with marked effect by several sc- lections by the East Washington Goldeu Cross Choir, consisting of Sacket Duryee, B. W. Beebe, Marguerite McCutchen, Susie A. Langley and M. J. Peabody. Of the one hundred and eighteen charter members upward of fifty were- present and received their benefit certificates. Eight new, appli- cations for membership were presented and referred. Grand Commander. Custis ad- dressed the commandery at some length on the importance of the good work: for which the organization was instituted, and was followed by brief remarks from Past Grand ers Ehie and Yates. At. the conclusion of the visitation the com- mittee on good of the order, thi its chairman, Mr. Henry H. Kee,presented the following program: Miss Mattie B. Al- — Pres peri Sees Pascoe than so os in solo, a series of juvenile dances by Master Chrissie Sproesser, little Susie Humphrey and Ernestine Giacchett!, in- cluding a song by the latter, with Miss MI- randa Nelson as = ments were served at the close. THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1897-12 PAGES. WILLS FILED. Bequests Made by Those Who Have Passed Away. The will of the late Emily V. Billing, dated November 14, 1892, and naming Mar- garet M. Billing, a sister, as executrix, has been filed. To the said sister all personal effects are given for distribution in accord- ance with the testatrix’s wishes, and to her and Amelia W. Potter, another sister, or to the survivors of them, premises 611 K street are given. To Maria R. Cox, Mary B. Newcomb and Mary V. Potter, nieces, and to 8. Walter Goodson, a nephew, the sum of $50 each is given. The will of the late Roswell H. Stevens, formerly of Prince George’s county, Md., dated March 25, 1896, was also filed today, Zachariah S. Buckler being named as ex- ecutor. To Edward C. Stevens, a son, the sum of $500 is given, provided he nor any member of his family makes any other claim against the estate; to Chas. B. Ste- vens, a son, $500, the testator requesting that $300 of it be used in the education of the said son's two sons; $500 to Roswell H. Stevens, a son; $100 to Catherine I. Mc- Donald, a daughter; $200 to Florenc2 Mc- Donald, a granddaughter: $600 to the build- ing fund of the Central Union Mission, and $500 to be applied by the executor in assist- Ing one or two young men he may select to prepare for the ministry. if that be not done, then $300 of the said $500 Is to be given tc the Woman's Foreign Missionary Soctety of the M. E. Church, and $200 of ‘t_to the Woman’s Home Missionary So- ciety of the seme church, both amounts to be paid through the Baltimore annual con- ference of the church. To the son, Edward C. Stevens, all personal effects are given, to be divided between him and, his brothers and sisters. The executor is empowered to scll all real estate. To the improvement of a burial lot $200 is given. —>—___. Some Musical Notes. The Philomel Musical Club met last Mon- day evening at the home of Miss Blanche Rueckert, when the program consisted of Mozart's music and a sketch of his life, read by Mrs. J. B. Dodson. Mrs. Wattson Smith sang “Vor Che Sapele,” from the “Marriage of Figaro;” Miss Facius sang “Weins Die Lieb;” Mrs. Ellanor G. Preston gave the Sonata in A minor; Miss Helen Nye sang “Batti Batt!,” from “Don Juan;” Miss B. L. Rueckert and Mrs. I. B. Dodson gave the allegro from a symphony; Miss Estella Fisher sang recitative and air from “Figaro,” and Miss Blanche Rueckert sang “Non So Pin Cosa Son,” from “Figaro.” The next meeting, February 22, will be at tHe home of Mrs. Wattson Smith, when Beethoven's and Lasson’s music and life will be considered. A musical .and literary tea was given Saturday afternoon at the Berlitz School of Languages. Mr. William von Mumm, the new charge d'affaires of the institution, was the host. The following program was presented: Conference Francais, Schiller, by Mr. Costet; monologue of “Jungfrau von Orleans,” Miss Clara Ulke; “Madamoiselle Papa,” Celieres, by Miss V. Stinson; ‘“‘Ro- manzi," ‘Rubinstein, and “Entr‘acte Gavotte,” Gillet, piano solo, by. Mr. Mumm; monologue of “Tell,” Schiller, by Mr. Cook; “I'Epave,” Coppee, by Mr. Fletcher, and minuet and gavotte, Saint Saens, for two pianos, Miss Else Ulke and Mr. V. Mumm. The school has been beau- tifully redecorated during the past few weeks, and presented a very attractive ap- pearance for the occasion, with its halls and alcoves banked with ferns and tropical plants. This was the first of a series of afternoon functions to be given by Mr. V. Mumm and his pupils. Last Thursday afternoon Prof. Thorald Jerichau gave a piano recital in his studio at Droop's. Among the pieces he per- formed were Chopin's 11th and 12th Noc- turnes, the ‘‘Moonlight Sonata” and Liszt’s Second Rhapsody, all of which were ren- dered most artistically. The special fea- ture, however, was the performance of one of his pupils, a girl of sixteen, Nettie Lay- ton by name. Prior to January®1 she knew nothing whatever of music, and at this recital she played a selection from Schu- mann. The recital was well attended and proved highly enjoyable. The Musical Club of the Church of Our Redeemer, Rev. D. E. Wiseman, pastor, rendered Friday evening at the Memorial Lutheran Church, Rev.-J. G. Butler, the cantata “Immanuel” in the presence of a large audience, under the direction of Prof. Joseph F. Amos. The membershjp of the club is twenty-five. A vote of thanks was given the club for the good music ren- dered, also a liberal collection. SSS New Through Line to Indianapolis and Chiengo. Commencing Janvary 24 the B. and O. railroad will inaugurate a through line of Pullman buffet drawirg room sleeping cars between Baltimore, Washington, Indianap- olis and Chicago via Cincinnati, leaving Washington 11:45 a.m., arriving Indianapo- ls 7:00 a.m., Chicago 12:00 noon.—Advt. —_—-—— Royal Arcanum. The officers of the Grand Council of the Royal Arcanum, as well as visitors from every council in the city, were handsomely entertained by Kismet Council last Friday evening. Kismet, although one of the youngest councils in the city, is in a very prosperous condition, and numbers 115. Six applications were received and four candl- dates Initiated. Under “good of the order” an interesting program was ar- ranged. An original poem by Dr. Thomas Calver, grand warden, was listened to with much interest, as were also remarks by Grand Vice Regent Philip H. Walker, de- scribing legislation now before Congress in the interest of the Royal Arcanum and other similar organizations, which is de- signed to further insure the perpetuity of fraternal orders, and which it is believed will ultimately result in having: the head- quarters of all leading assurance associa- tions established in the city. Among the in- teresting features of the evening were two recitations by Mr. John L. Dwyer, a mem- ber of Philadelphas Council of Brooklyn, N. Y. In either elocution or song Mr. Dwyer is an interesting entertainer. Other speakers were Grand Regent E. B. Eynon, Geo. H. Cooper and J. D. Terrill. Capitol Council will receive the next visit from the grand body on February 24. Tomorrow evening a complimentary en- tertainment will be given at the church, corner of 11th and H streets northeast, under the supervision of Deputy Grand Re- gent W. W. Chase, who is soon to estab- Ush a new council in that part of the city. —S Swiss Girls in a Swiss Cottage <will serve “chocolat suchard” at G. G. Cornwell & Son’s store, 1412-1418 Pa. ave., during this week. A cordial invitation is extended to call and try a cup.—Advt. > Luther Memorial Church. At the Luther Memorial Church a spe- cial memorial service was held last even- ing for the late Miss Kate E. Nauman, who died about ten days ago at Harris- burg. She was a life-long resident of this city and was active in the work of the Christian Exdeavor Society and the Sun- day school of the church. In his address Rev. Dr. Butler paid a high tribute to the young woman’s noble Christian character, with’ special reference to her church life. The superintendent of the Sunday school and members of her class also took part in the service. —_.—__ The Sale at 920 M Street. Fine upright piano, hall clock, billiard table and a very desirable lot of furniture will be sold by Sloan & Co. at 929 M street tomorrow at 10:30 a.m.—Advt. —— The Prodigal Son. Rev. W. W. Curry delivered an illustrated lecture or sermon at the Church of Our Father last evening. The church was crowded and many were unable to obtain admission. The subject was “The Prodigal Son,” and the lecture was made doubly interesting by the display of a large rum- ber of beautiful stereopticon views. It was one of a se to be given Sunday even- ings at this church. 5 TAKING LEAVE. ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE Interesting Incident at the First Pres- byterian Church. At the conclusion of the morning service yesterday at the First Presbyterian Church there was an unusual and very interesting incident, that will not soon be forgotten by those who witnessed it. Among those who remained for the communion service was Mrs. Cleveland, who had attended the church ever since she first came to Wash- ington, during the President's first ad- ministration. She was married by its ven- erable co-pastor, Rey. Dr. Byron Sunder- land, and her children were baptized by him. Dr. Sunderland seemed to realize that yesterday was the last time Mrs. Cleveland. would partake of communion under him, and at the close of the service he rose and spoke feelingly of that fact. He referred to her connection with the church, and suggested that they would all appreciate it if she would remain a mo- ment and T= them an opportunity to take a formal leave of her. It was a surprise to her as it was to every one else, but she gracefully acceded to the request, and stood by her pew while all present filed by and were given a cordial shake of the hand. For such as she knew personally she had a pleasant word or two, and when all had availed themselves of the opportun- ity she quietly withdrew to her carriage and returned to the White House. ————___ Juvenile Good Templars. Undine Juvenile Temple, Mrs. Emma F. Bishop, superintendent, installed officers Saturday afternoon, as follows: Lida Daw- son, C. T.; Ida Doyle, V. T.; Mary Ward, 8.; Nettie Cole, F. 8.; Bessie Doyle, T.; Gerty Eagleston, C.; Wilford Dowling, M.; Emma Daniel, D. M.; Mattie Anthony, A. R. 8.; Georgia Maynard, G.; Francis Doyle, sentinel, and Nellie Bishop, P. C. T. The gold medal, for bringing in the most mem- bers, was won by Mary Ward; prize books for regular attendanee were presented to Nellie Bishop, Ida Doyle, Ernest Sands, Gertie Eagleston, Mary Ward, Jennie Allen, Lida Dawson, Lizzie Terry, Mattie An- thony, Nettie Cole and Virginia Bishop. A Piano solo was rendered by Ida Doyle, and recitations given by Virginia Bishop, Lizzie Terry, Bessie Doyle, Nellie Bishop and Mary Ward. Minnehaha Juvenile Temple, Miss Nannie T. Daniel, superintendent, installed its offi- cers for the new quarter at its session Sat- urday afternoon, as follows: Harry Bur- lingame, C. T.; Mary Daniel, V. T.; Eva Mills, 8.; Olive Miller, F. 8.; Bertha Par- sons, T.; Clara Wise, C.; Mamie Tompkins, M.; Robert Lowen, D. ; Henry Smith, G.; Vance Udell, sentinel; Julia Cochran, A. R. S., and Willie Shipley, P. C. T. The grand superintendent was present, and, in a brief address, complimented the little people upon the activity they had shown in working for the success of the entertain- ment, given recently, under the auspices of the Grand Lodge, for the benefit of the temple work in this District. 3 Se Law Students at a Banquet. The post-graduate law class class of the Columbian University had a bancuet Fri- day night at the Hotel Wellington. Mr. R. E. Wiley, president of the class, acted as toastmaster. Toasts were responded to by Messrs. Granby Hillyer F. W. Clay, E. J. Henning, T. N. Greer, J. M. ‘anage, Cc. B. Caivert, T. M. Robertson, F. C. Bliss, J. M. Spellman, J. W. Wright and C. H. Stevenson. Muss Mecting fooBe Held Shortly to Bring “ine Workmen. Central Labor: Plans and the Work Neve Under Way and ‘That Planned. ‘An important meeting of the recently formed organisttion committee of the Cen- tral Labor Umien .and Building Trades Council was held.Saturday evening at the hall of the Electrical Brotherhood, and a movement started to organize all the un- organized working people-in the District. The subcommittee of the Central Labor Union reported that arrangements were be- ing made for a mass meeting, to be held within the next two weeks, which will be addressed by several of the most promi- nent labor leaders of the country. In the meantime active efforts will be made to or- ganize a federal union, under charter of the American Federation of Labor. At the last meeting of the committee this Wes decided to be the most feasible plan by which organization can be extended, and a@ subcommittee, composed of Milford Spohn, F. T. Lanis and John Weber, was appointed to draft a statement defining the peeve) of an organization of that charac- fer. It was Unanimausly~agreed by the com- mittee, which represents the trades unions of the District, that a federal union should be organized ss soon as possible, and the organizer, with the assistance of the committee on organization of the Central Labor Union, will engage in the work when the subcommittee makes a report. A member of the committee stated that it-is. possible to enroll a membership of sev- eral thousand by the plan proposed. “The matter has been considered for some time,” he said, “and without exception it has been regarded favorably by those who desire a ues organization of the labor of the Dis- trict.” The committee on statistics of the Cen- tral Labor Unton, after a full canvass, have, it was stated, ascertained that many of the crafts of the city are not organ- ized. ‘These compose paperhangers, coop- ers, saddle and harness makers, shoe- makers, iron molders, pattern makers, brass finishers, cabinet. makers, stair builders, plasterers, lathers, bicycle machinists,’ re- tail clerks, laundry workers, boiler makers and a number of others. Frequent attempts, it was said, have been made by the organizer, Mr. William F. Weber, to organize these crafts, but without success thus -far, as a sufficient number as required by the constitution of the American Federation of Labor for the chartering of a distinctive trade organi- zation could not be obtained. The purpose of the organization of the federal union, as announced, is to com- bine the woikers of the several crafts above mentioned with all other wage earn- ers under the charter of and in affiliation with the American Federation of Labor. The cardinal idea of the proposed or- ganization will be the: maintenance of the principles of trade unionism and the active support of the interests of the trade union organization. The membership of this or- ganization wil not be confined to those of the crafts named, but any one engaged in legitimate business will be eligible. Of course this will, it: is understood, in- clude those engaged in every vocation, even including: Inwyers, doctors, real es- tate men, satoum keepers, who, if they be- com? members; will be required to patron- ize organized :labor, and in return the members of ofganized labor societies will exclusively patronize them. Those engaged! in pursuits which are gen- erally occupiediby unskilled labor will also be eligible to membership. Because of the miscellaneams composition of the new organization, the principal feature of dis- tinctive trade corganization, that of the scale of wages amd how many hours should constitute a day's labor, will, not become a part ofthe scheme of the body. In other “localities where federal unions have -beén orguntzed. the beneficial feature of the organization has been an inducement. to persons to unite with it. In many in- stances sick benefits are paid and the or- ganization maybe termed g..trade beneficial society. 1 ieee Se Pleasant Gathering. McCauley’s Hall, 209 Pennsylvania ave- nue southeast, was the scene of a very pleasant gathering last Wednesday even- Ing, it being the occasion of a dance given by the Ruby Seal Social Club. The patron- esses were Mrs. M. M. Babson and Mrs. Warwick. Among those present were Mrs. Banes, the Misses Olin, Babson, Therese Hoffmann, Mae Lucket, Grace Hanodle, Annie Lee, Clara Lee, Annie Bliss, Katie Berkman, Mae Berkman, Floy Dayton, Mol- lie Pumphrey, Ada Pumphrey, Mamie Neff, Flora Neff, Rose Casper, Mamie Casper, Evelyn Padgett, Lily Gordan, Jennie Shomo, August Smoot, Warwick, Shackle- ford, Reinhart, O'Neil and Lydath, and Messrs. Frank Isemann, Chas. Mattimore, Jas. Manier, Hume Smith, Claie Hecox, Milton Berlin, John Wright, Chas. Cu sail, Jas. Entwizel, Fred Hoffmann, Le Espey, George Casper, Thos. Johnson, Guy Padgett, Davidson, Gordon, Brady, Dwyer, Hely, Beckert and Wilkinson. ——<+__- The great-oriental sale at Latimer’s, 614 12th street, is;now in«progress.—Advt. ——- A Little Book of Big Value. The ¥vening Star Almanac completely covers evety question of-the day, briefly and’concisely.. It has all the..comprehen- siveness of an encyclopaedia, with the terseness of a reference manual. Carefully revised up to the present time, it is of in- estimable value to every wide-awake person in the District of Columbia. 25 cents. For sale at the business office of The Evening Star and by all newsdealers. ———— Religious Education. A meeting of the regents of the American Society of Religious Education was held Friday. Seven: new menivers were «imit- ted, as follows: J. T. Morehead of Greens- boro’, N. C.; J. D. Taylor ‘of Cambridge, Obio; Rev. A:.D. Thaler of Winston, N.C.; W. E. 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Skins On Fire ‘With agonizing eexemas and @ier itching, burning, bleeding, scaly, Bldtehy and pituply skin and scalp diseases, are instantly relieved and speedily cured Next Week—“AT GAY CONEY ISLAND.” fe8-t1,25 ACADEMY--PRICES, 25, 50, 75c. AND $1.00, Wed. = Sat. Matinees—25 and 50c., reserved. THE ENORMOUS’ ‘SUCCESS OF THE SEASON, Royal, The Absolutely Pure Baking Powder. a a he ee, SPEEDY’S TERRIFIC DIVE. HERALD SQUARE SCENE. | “SPIER’S; MEZZO-TINT oa PHOTOGRAPHS. * dos, -up. Amateur work nicely finished. 4:23-10d: ss ESTABROOK, 1227 Pa. ave. AMUSEMENTs, Lectures on Shakespeare—A course of lectures on and literature wil nm be given by the a ae author and editor William J. Rolfe of Harvard Uni- versity, at the Martyn College of Oratory, 1228 G street northwest, beginning Febru- ary 15. The first lecture will be on “Shake- speare, the Man,” February 15; the second lecture, “Homes and Haunts’ of Shake- 5 i lecture, sees fourth lecture, “The Bacon- lan Lunacy,” February 22, and fifth lec- ture, “The Great Poets,” February 24. Dr. Rolfe is recognized as one of the leading authorities of the world on Shakespeare, and is prepared to give a most instructive and entertaining course of lectures on this subject. In addition to the lectures, Dr. Rolfe will give @ series of lessons on Shake speare in the afternoons on alternate days. The lectures are to be given in the evening at 8 o'clock of the days named above, and those who attend will find their fund of knowledge on this interesting subject ma- terlally in “Priscilla” by Amateurs._The comic opera “Priscilla” will be presented by the Mary Washington Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, during the con- gress of the daughters. The proceeds of thie production will be devoted to the Con- tinental Hall fund. The opera is to be given under the direction of Mr. Carrol Macom- ber of Boston, and the cast will include many well-known young people. The cast will be supported by a chorus of about sixty voices, The Burnt Cork Club.—The next enter- tainment of the Burnt Cork Club, one of the best-known organizations of the kind in the city, will be given February 16. The club has been strengthened by the addition of some new members, and will give a thor- oughly enjoyable performance. A new afterpiece has been arranged for, and the first part has been changed and added to, so that it is now a gem in minstrelsy. The specialties will be about the same as usual, but the songs will be entirely new. Comedy at St. Elizabeth’s.—The A. Eaton Jones Dramatic Company presented the four-act comedy, “‘T'riss” at St. Elizabeth's Asylum Friday evening last. Those who took part were: Miss Joy Coombs, Bouic Clark, William Hutson, John Prinkert, Thomas Auche, George B. 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Balcony "ARKLING COMEDY, ee THOROUGHBRED. Management CHARLES FROHMAN. Presented here after 200 Nights in London, 150 Nights im New York, “™ HENRY E. DIXEY And the Original American Cast. Next) Week—“THE SPORTING DUCHESS.” feb-tf,24 GRAND OPERA HOUSE. KERNAN & RIFE, Managers. WEEK Cues FEBRUARY 8. Wednesday—MATINEES—Saturday Bartley Campbell's Greatest: Success, ig SIBERIA, New Effects. New Costumes. POWERFUL PLAYING CAST. The Jews’ Quarters near Moscow. The Governor's Palace, 4 Siberian Mines. Popular Prices =) Re (aa) 15, 25, 50 Sc. ‘A good seat on the first floor for 25 CENTS.” Seats in box, $1.00. Next Attraction—“TRILB’ BIJOU., fue CSR, 4 MATINEES 4 28285 ‘TUESDAY, THE ROMANTIC DRAMA, The Brand of Cain. Next Week—THE BURGLAR. (CoLemBra THEATER. fe8-6t fes-6t TONIGHT. STODDARD LECTURES Tonight at 8, also Saturday, Matince at 2:30, Evening at 8, YELLOWSTONE PARK. and Wednesday Evenings, “OLD AND ‘Thursday and Friday, “ATHENS The Reserved seats, 50c., T5c., $1. 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Afternoon at Mu mal charge privilege HOCKEY GAME Wednesday Evening, Feb. 10, at 8 o'clock, Washington vs. Regents OHEMIAN... URLESQUERS. A new compan A Course of Lectures on — SHAK ESPEAR E AND LITERATL ny The Distinguished Author and Editor, William J. Rolfe, OF HARVARD UNIVERSITY Dr. Rolfe ts recognized « February 15, “‘Shakespeare, the Man.” February 17, ‘“‘Homes and Haunts of Shakespeare.” February 19, “Shakespeare, the Poet and Dramatist.” February 22, “The Baconian Lunacy.” Feb. 24, ‘The Great Poets.” Each Lecture will begin at 8 o'clock in the evening, In the Atheneum of Martyn Coliege of Oratory, 123 TO 1231 G STREET N.W. All seats reserved. Tickets for the course, $5.00. Now om sale at the College Office. In addition to the Lectures Dr. Rolfe will zt 8 series of lessons on Shakespesre in the afternoc of alternate days. Aanoupcemcat sent on a) tion. 9 Under the auspices of the WOMAN'S AUXILIARY KEPUBLICAN ASSOCTA+ ‘TION AT MASONIC ‘TEMPLE, Cor. 9th aud Fo sts. vow FEBRUARY 2 TO 12, INCLUSIVE. Dancing at 10:30. Special Attractions each evening. $a30-110 Acmission, MBIA ACADEMY ™. craze. One of the sights of Washington. Cycling taught on a 12,000-ft. floor. Competent fastructors. Charges small. "Music every evening. and B . HART BRITTAIN, Mer. treet cars. ml EXCURSIONS, ETC. Arlington,Ft. Myer Ballston, Fostoria, Falls Church. National Cemetery, Military Post and Cavalry Drills. Choice urban homes. Take electric cars from Aqueduct bridge. fe5-1m W., A. AND F.C. RY. CO. Steamer [lacalester MOUNT VERNON, ‘Tomb of Washington, Daily (except Sunday), At 10 a.m., returning reach the city at 2:30 p.m. FARE, ROUND TRIP, 50. Adi ELEGANT CAFE UN THE STEAMER. ‘Tickets, with Mount Vertum admission coupon, for sale at wharf and at hot Will also make river landings as far as Glymont, stopping for freigbt and passengers both ways. For charters, etc., apply at ofce of steamer Mac ester. feb-tf L. Ll. BLAKE, Captain. QUICK SERVICE BY Ral. Mount Vernon Arlington. Station, Pa. ave. and 13% st. Schedule see Rall- Jav-te Norfolk & Vyashington f Dining room carte, apd is sup- ae ed vania 3 nd O. Ht i F Hi if