Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-10-26

Inv PvPoSeu CeieofatlOu OF the adoption OF the
CONSTITUTION Of the United States and the expo
sition In commemoration OF the discovery Of
America in 1892, was considered at meeting at
WIZARDS last night, OF the members Of the execu-
ave committee OF the board OF promotion. Among
those present were Jas. 7. wormley. Thos j. Lut-
treii n. 9. Ordway, A +. Barker, Archibald Green
lees, W. ]. Cowing, Thomas Somerville, George A.
Armes, Allison Nailor, NJ. NJ. Parker. Hallet XII
oourn, c. C. Lancaster, Charles s. Bradley, R B.
Lines, J. p. Knngle, E. L johnson, I. T. Roessle,
Adolph Cluss, W. w. Belknap, w. Z. MatuDgiy,
DR.. N. L Ruth, A. W. Ferguson, Jonn II. Magruder
Josiah Dent, Z L Dent :; EDWARDS Clarke, 4 ~
man, Commissioner Webb, presided.
HOW TIE PROJECT HAS PRosPERED.
The secretary Alexander d. Anderson, presented
Interesting statement Of the status OF the meas
now pending before Congress He said that the
bill providing for holding the centennial celebra-
during the last session OF Congress. and was Ia
orably reported to the House by unanimous vote
OF the foreign affairs committee. The exposition
bill had also received unanimous report from the
same committee. These measures, he added, were
now ready to be brought before both houses at
done al an early date He expressed confidence in
obtaining the favorable action OF Congress
Among the reasons given for this belief was that
both measures had received the endorsements OF
the boards OF trade throughout the country, The
governors OF thirty-eight states apd territories,
the mayors OF f1fty-tnree cities and one hundred
and f1fty-nve presidents and secretaries Of boards
OF trade had written IN commentator OF the pro-
1ects, and had committed themselves to their sup
port.
ACTION OF OTHER GOVERNMENT
The Spanish government and the italian gov
ernment had already taken steps toward some
commemoratien OF the discovery Of America, and
would cooperate In any national celebration In
this country. Fifteen South American repub.
celebration. There was another reason, he
thought, that would have weight with Congress,
had een made fsts 20 m
represented in expositions In the capitals OF the
various foreign countries. He concluded that Con-
gress would be willing TO encourage a similar
gathering at the capital OF this nation. Instead
OF sending Americans abroad they would be kept
at home, and visitors would come from foreign
countries From the votes already taken In Con-
greSs on this subject, 1t seems that the sentiment
IN that body was particularly unanimous in its
favor.
MIR. Anderson suggested that It would be q good
plan 10 hold IN this city, on the 4th Of December
next, convention consisting OF the governors OF
states, the mayors OF cities, and the members OF
the various boards OF trade, with the view OF urg-
Ing prompt action upon Congress. THIS conven-
tion might be followed by banquet He offered
committee TO consist OF the members OF the finance
committee at large 10 make the preliminary ar
rangenents for the convention.
GATHERINGS TO BE HELD HERE.
He then went on TO speak OF the great gather
ings OF various kinds which would be held in this
city the latter part of this year and next year.
December - the American Historical Association
meets here In January the National Board OF
Trade. in March the inaugural ceremonies will
take place. April IL The International Marine
Congress, u which Invitations have been extended
70 the representatives Of forty nations. June the
Patriotic OfcTr OF sons OF America. The CONNER
cial congf, IS vi the American republics will be
held OCTOBER =. and the President OF the United
states, authorized by the DILL passed at the last
session, has already invited The hfteen American
republics 10 send representatives. Later IN tie
same month the Knights Templar Trienniai Con-
ciave will be held. Mr.. Anderson said that he
merely referred to these things because they
showed how popular Washington was become as a
place OF meeting for organizationsand conventions
Of all kinds.
THE RESOLUTION ADOPTED.
After remarks from some OF the members as to
the importance OF doing everything possible to
forward the objects OF the organization OF the com.
mittee, the resolution offered by Mr. Anderson
was adopted The finance committee Is composed
Webb, n. G. Ordway, w. S. Thompson, E. Kurtz
Johnson Hallet Kilbourn, I. J. Luttrell Geo. c.
Gorhaui and A. b. Anderson. The committee then
adjourned.
Charity Organization.
OFFICERS ELECTED AT THE ANNUAL MEETING HELD
LAST NIGHT.
The annual meeting Of the Charity Organization
Society. held las. evening in the spencerian Col.
lege Hail. was largely attended. Messrs. Middle
ton and E Sanger Johns and Misses Saxton, VOL
ston, ana Mrs Szemelenyi and Mrs H. II. Mills
took part In the musical exercises After the
opening address Ire 6y Mr. A. $ Pratt, giving gen;
SECRETARY, reported that 1920 cases had been reg
istered In the nle bureau during the year, and the
disposition and treatment OF these cases by the
society. There are now record Il, 767 histories
OF applicants for relief and criminals and delfp-
quents. The assistant treasurer, II. c. spencer
reported receipts, x55S 81; disbursements $55I FL
Mr.. Amos q. Warner, special agent for the Baltt-
more Charity Organization Society, gave a presen.
tation OF the WORK OF CHARITY Organization In up
M ntpot
Mr.. JOIN II. Finley, OF Johns Hopkins University
discussed the subject from the standpoint Of social
gers were elected for the year: A s. Pratt. presi-
dent; b. p. Mann and W. w. BurdetLe vice-presi-
dents; Chas. A. James, treasurer; Fl. C. Spencer
assistant treasurer; Mrs Sara A. Spencer, general
secretary; and as additional members of the board
OF managers, w. W. Burdette, Elpnonzo Youngs
Mrs Louisa e T. Mann, Z. Morrison. Clara Barton,
DR.. Julian b. Hubbell, Chas. +. Keefer, E Kurtz
Johnson, 8. 5. Shedd, Mrs. Ii. ii. Mills, Katharine
S. Pratt, Mrs Constance Keefer w. R Speare
Rudolph Goidschmidt, simon Wolf, andJ. c. Pratt.
For the Attention Of WheeImen.
THE BElL-ASD-LAMr NEGOTIATIONS NOT TO BE Re
voKgp.
Mr.. q. s Atwater, consul Of the D. c. Division.
League OF American Wheemen, has received the
following letter from Secretary Tindall, Of the
Commissioners ONCE, dated october "a: Relative
TO your request that police regulation requiring
lamps ana bells on bicycles be repealed, ! am d.
rected 10 reply that the Commissioners are not
sire"
Men BADLY Hurt.
A sKRrs OF ACCIDENTS YESTERDAY TO woRYNKN
AND OTHERS.
Thomas Ross, a laborer, employed In making
the excavation on 14th street., where the new
water main Is being laid, was severely injured
last evening. He was standing In the ditch look
ing upward when SHOVEL was dropped from
above. The blade OF the shovel struck him in the
face and cut hts right eye badly. The wound was
dressed at the Emergency Hospital, and he was re.
moved TO his home, No. 313 NJ street southeast.
Charles Bremen, young man living at No. 2lS
80 street northwest had his right eye severely In
1ured yesterday while chipping a piece OF steel
by small piece Of the nyiDg metal
william Anderson, or Baltimore, who is EN-.
ployed In Jacssons mill, was badly injured yester-
day while standing near the buzz saw. piece Of
timber which was being cut broke and struck An
derson, cutting his hand and tDjuring his thigh
He was taken TO the Emergency Hospital
John Watson, who resides at No. I124 81 street
northwest, was attended at the Emergency Hos
pital yesterday, by Dr. GILL; for painful wound In
ms arm He was employed ip the Center Market,
and. In attempting 70 hang SOME meat on o hook,
he slipped and fell, the hook entering his arm
Reuben jackson, colored, OF No. 1898 N street