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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-14
HANDIWORK OF FILIPINOS
An Interesting Exhibit for the Pan
American Exposition.
Weapons and Articles of Ornament
Used by the Natives-Donestic
Utensils ard Farming implements.
How the Collection Was Mude.

How the Collection Was Mude.
Although the Philippine exhibit at the
Pau-American Exposition viii not be
UPON the scale originally Intended, il viii,
neverl heless. be extremely interesting and
instructive. When the idea Of an eX-
libit from Americas far-on islands Of
the Pacific first suggested itself TO the
Pan-American Commission, it was pro-
posed 70 have on the grounds a typical
Filipino village inhabited by genuine ma
tiye men. women, and children. IL was
shown, however, that the cost Of such an
enterprise would be between $4,000 and
SIZE. 90. a sum greatly in excess Of what
would have been necessary in more peace
ful times. Hence the plan was bandon-
ed; but the Commission was anxious to
have an exhibit OF some kind. and their
further efforts resulted In the sum OF
$1,000 being appropriated for the purpose.
This comparatively limited amount allow
81 for the procuring of purely ethnologi-
cal specimens only. excluding natural his
tory aud other subjects
The exhibit has accordingly been made
10 include only what the F'ilipinos make
with their own hands or obtain by DUR
chase or exchange
The Smithsonian Institution has man
aged the money and conducted the col
lection Of the exhibit, Col F. F. Hilder
having been sent 10 the islands as agent
in charge. He has gathered together about
loo pieces illustrative of every phase Of
native life.
Hats, swords and canes are objects upon
which the Filipinos evidently bestow great
pains in manufacturing The swords are
Of different shapes and are all sharpened
IL the nicely OF razor. The so-ealIed
boio Is their most popular weapon. II is
short for according to an old edict Of the
Spanish regime. the blade could only ex-
tend from the wrist to the elbow ia length
II IS. however. a rather ugly tool at close
quarters, as well as A useful implement
In the arts OF peace, being used. among
other things. for cutting sugarcane The
sheath Of the bolo IS OF wood, and is often
20 thin that the weapon can be used with
or without being taken out of its case. The
common boio has blade of steel "a wood
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-10-25
sNARER AT work.
Police Report Capture of Birds for
Paris Market.

P01ce Report Capture of Birds for
Paris Market.
II is said that man whose name is I'M
known has been sharing wild birds in the
vicinity of Anaeostia, and probably in other
places, for the purpose of sending the birds
to Paris and other foreign points to be used
in the decoration of ladies' millinery. The
police barely missed capturing the man,
he having operated his nets below Anacos-
tia the day prior to the one on which an
officer was specially detailed to arrest him.
1t is claimed that he did an extensive busi-
ness in this. line without attracting the at
tention of the authorities of the District
He is said to.be foreigner probably a Ger
man. and it is understood he lately resided
in the southeastern part of the city in
dfiapidated house
According to the latest information he
mas lett the city for Paris TO dispose of
the police that it is his custom to go on
these trips to superintend the disposal of
the birds he has trapped The authorities
say his method of operating near Anacos-
TIA was skillful and showed that the snar-
ing OF birds was business with him. 1t
was his custom to visit the locality about
Oxon creek, they say, where he would
spread net of exceeding fine texture, said
to have cost $500 and which was so fine
that 1t could be rolled up and carried In the
hand without exciting notice. This net
when spread, was fifteen feet high and of
good length, and contained numerous
pockets. When the bushes were beaten
the birds flew out startled and became en-
tangled in the meShes of the net.
1t is said the bird catcher particularly de-
sired such birds as goldfinches, wild
thrushes, red birds and the like. 1t is al
legged that he carried the captured birds
away in basket He Is expected to return
to the city, when the police will keep
watch upon him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-10-25
Social Lodge Anniversary

The exercises held last evening by Social
Lodge, No. 1, F. A. A. NJ, at the Metro
politan A. NJ. E. Church, In celebration Of
the seVenty-sixth anniversary of the or
garization OF the lodge, were preceded by a
street parade, AT the church an historical
address was delivered by W. II. Grimshaw.
past master of the lodge. Musical selec-
tons were rendered by the choir of the
church.
The officers of the lodge are as follows:
Charles D. Freeman. W. NJ; r. W. Tomp-
kins. S. w; Benjamin Herbert, s. D.; Geo
81. Webster, secretary; Fred T. Webster, s.
NJ c.; W Bruce Evans. ]. W: Henry D.
Pryor, j. D.; Charles Stevenson, treasurer;
w T. Jones, j. NJ. c., and Eugene p. Minor,
tiler
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-10-25

o. Saturday and Sunday, Oct rs and 81.
tickets good returning until following Mon,
day. Good on all trains except ROYAL
Limited.-Adyt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-10-25

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
The discovery Of oil in the southeastern
portion of Texas has been very successful
In seriously damaging for a time at least
the mosquito trust which was all powerful
in the lowland and swampy locality. 1nat
locality, with it's numerous swamps,
marshes and slow-running rivers, has been
a most prolific breeding and feeding ground
for the winged pest. Moreover, in the sum-
mer, fall and early winter all forms Of ma
larial fever have widely prevailed, and
often in such severe types as not infre-
quentiy to cause death.
Nearly year ago, January 10, 1901, q
coal oil gusher was struck, Lucas No. t.
and flowed in a torrent for ten days, rising
estimate the number of million barrels thus
country and streams. Then the oil caught
fire, burning for four days and blackening
the whole country. In three weeks after
this second gusher was struck, which toll
lowed the suit Of the first, only with a
smaller loss of oil and no fire.
The point Is this: From March, 1901 to
the present time there has been a most re-
markable disappearance Of mosquitoes, and
secondly an almost complete absence of
chills and fevers, although the population
has many times increased and much work
is done in the dreaded might air." Is 1t not
fair to presume that the oil or fire de-
stroyed the unmatched eggs and young mos
quitoes, and thereby prevented their infect
ing the inhabitants?
Y FEDOR SZOLTU.
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Restraining Order wanted.

Proceedings in equity have been insti-
tuted by the firm Of Hunter & Trembley
who ask the court to restrain Fred r. W.
Reh from in any manner interfering with
the compliments In the conduct of their
lawful business. It Is further sought to
have the court declare copartnership at
one time existing between the complainants
and the defendant to have been dissolved
The parties to the suit, 1t Is set forth
entered into a verbal contract last January
for the purpose of carrying on a general
business. Some time later, 1t is stated, the
copartnership was dissolved and business
established by Hunter & Trembley. Reh,
it is averred, has demanded a share of the
profits arising from the new business, al
though it is claimed. he has rendered no
assistance in connection with the same.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-10-25

Receipt of Letters Causes Police I
InYeafi1rafR.

Receipt of Letters Causes Police to
Investigate.
Two threatening letters were received at
the home of Frank w. Hackett, assistant
secretary of the navy, recently, and the
police were notified of the fact and are
looking for the author. An officer has been
on duty about the vicinity of the Hackett
residence, No. 141S NJ street, but no arrest
has yet been made.
1t is stated that man who called at the
house more than a week ago and asked for
assistance was referred to the Associated
Charities After he visited the house a
second time with the same result the two
threatening letters were received. 1t is be-
lfeved that the man who called and asked
for assistance had companion. who watt
ed on the corner for him. AS Mr.. Hackett
was out Of the city, his wife called upon
the police for aid. She furnished a de-
scription of the man who had called at
the house
1t is also stated that Mr.. Hackett received
letters crittcising his actions concerning the
work of arranging the Schley court Of in
quiry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-10-25
AFFArRs IN GEonGErowN.


GenerAl items.
Frank 7. Norton, who lives on Wisconsin
avenue, above the car shed of the George
town and Teneytown line, reported to the
police yesterday afternoon that some time
Wednesday night his stable was entered by
some unknown parties and two sacks OF
corn, abuggy, saddle and harness were
taken.
Memphis B. Johnson, co1ored employee
a, the residence of Mr.. ]. p. Clark, at Cas-
tleview, corner Of New Cut and Conduit
roaos, reported yesterday that some person
had entered his room the night before and
stole two gold rings, razor and small
sum In cash, the total value of which is
placed at IS. Entrance was gained by
forcing the window of the stable, on the
second floor of which Johnson was sleeping
Maggie Williams, aged twenty-five, and
her husband, Thomas Williams, aged thir
ty-one. both colored, were taken in custody
last evening by Policemen Conner and
Ward, on a charge of disorderly conduct
preferred by Harry Burton. The two were
fighting at their home and the man tore
nearly all of the clothing from the woman.
On the way up to the station. about 10
o'clock at night, the screams and yells of
the woman were heard for several blocks.
Mrs. Rena II. Foroson has secured per-
init to erect two-story frame dwelling to
land Park
The Kings Daughters of the West WASH
ington Baptist Church gave an oyster sup
per last evening at the church, corner of
31st and N streets. The patronage was lib
eral. The proceeds of the affair will go to-
ward liquidating the church debt
Georgetown Branch Star ORces.
The Evening Star has branch offices at
ODonnelrs drug stores, 1900 32d street and
corner 32d and streets, where advertise
ments are received at regular rates. Want
ed Help and Wanted Situations cost lie.
word.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-10-25
DEATH OF DR.. M. D. PECK
FOR MANY YEARS CHIEF CLERK OF
PATENT OFFICE
Distinguished as Master of Patent
Law--Earnest Worker for Charity
Member of the G. 4. II.

DIR. Melville ID. Peck, for many years
chief clerk in the patent Office, a prominent
figure in the councils of the Methodist
Episcopal Church. and a member of sew
erai important charitable associations. died
this morning at 5:l5 o'clock at his residence,
NO. l2-6 Z street northwest. The arrange
ments for the funeral have not been made.
but 1t is understood the body will be in
TERED Sunday afternoon.
For many Years DIR. Peck has suffered
overwhelmingly from disease. When 1t first
nanifested itself, DR.. Peck, himself a prac-
utloner of many years experience, was
completely at loss to explain it The all
ment was at first thought to be heart
trouble, but the suffering did not lessen I'M
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-10-25

the civil war he served as quartermastep
sergeant in Troop NJ OF the 10th New Yorn
Volunteer Cavalry, acquitting himself as
soldier with much credit After practicins
medicine several years he removed to
washington to accept an appointment TO a
clerkshtp In the pension Office, being ac-
credited to CORTLAND. N Y. This was In
lS69 In 1875 he was transferred to the
patent office as second assistant examiner,
and within a month was promoted TO be
chief clerk. He resigned he'chief clerkship
IN FEBRUARY, 1877. to become an examiner
and held that post until in 1885. when he
retired from the patent office. On retiring
from the service of the government. Ex-
amlner Peck entered on the active practice
OF patent law, In which he enjoyed a high
reputation as thoughtful expert and en-
tirely trustworthy attorney.
His Church Connection.
DR.. Peck was allied with Foundry Church
for more than twenty-five years He be-
came steward soon after his admission
as member and continued In that Office
until his death. He was also treasurer of
the Sunday school and superintendent OF
the infant class for about twenty five years
Together with his labors i'm the church DR.
Peck devoted considerable attention 10
general charity work, serving many years
as member of the board 90 children's
guardians, as a member of the Washington
CITY Bible Society, member of the board
of managers of the Industrial Home School
and president OF Washington Grove Camp
Meeting Association. His wife and one
daughter, Miss Eva Peck. survive him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-10-25
The Automobile Carnival.
To the Editor Of The Evening Star:

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
think the automobile carnival proposed
by Chauffeur" in The Star a most timely
suggestion In proportion to the size Of the
city, think there are more autos in Wash
ington than any other city in the United
states, and as for style and variety, we are
In no way behind there. If 1t would not be
practicable thing to give over a part of
Pennsylvania avenue some afternoon for
such carnival, would suggest that the
White Lot be made available for the pur-
pose, although the avenue would be far
better, both for the auto people as well as
for the viewing public.
AS an auto user I heartily indorse the
proposition and sincerely hope The Star
will help the thing through to successful
finish. AUTOMORITIST
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-10-25

der any treatment for such a malady that
could be devised. About five years ago the
Srouble grew to be very painful, and DIR.
Peck was forced to retire from active BUSH
ness life. Finally the suffering grew so in
tense that the patients life was despaired
of and he was kept almost continuously
under the influence of opiates. To mitigate
the pain DIR. Pecks family moved regularly
to Washington Grove, Md, and remained
there until the weather became too cold
for an invalid to live in the country.
The deceased was distinguished as a mas
ter of patent law, a steward and ear
nest worker in Foundry NJ. E. Church, and
as member of the board Of children's
guardians the Washington City Bible So
ciety, the Order of Masons and of the
Grand Army of the Republic.
Native of New York.
He was born in Scion, n. Y, January IL,
1912, and died in his siXtieth year. During
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-10-25
Banquet rendered,

A banquet was rendered to Mr.. Erwin E.
Hammer. at Kessefs, on K street, wednes-
day. October %, the occasion being the
resignation of his superintendent of the
extension of the Purity ice plant machinery.
He will go to Richmond to be connected
with the Anheuser-BIisch plant in the same
capacity. The many friends of the gentle
man in whose honor the banquet was held
testified their appreciation of his many good
qualities In felicitous short speeches. Vocal
music of a high character was rendered by
A. F. Broacker, Mr.. Neff, VIM Beucherf,
George Wright and others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-10-25
Alleged False Pretenses.

Edward Pench, thirtyfour years old was
arrested this morning by Detectives Tyser
and Trumbo and locked up on a charge of
false pretenses. He worked for Milo Quack-
enbush, dairyman at Brookland, and later
for T. J. King, at 1916 9Th street.
1t Is charged that he obtained $3.50 from
Bernard Guesdorf Of 1888 It'll street by rep
resenting that he had a quantity of goods
at the depot and wanted to pay the freight
on them. He is held for hearing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-10-25
CITY AND DISTRICT
Young Command Mustered In.

Adjutant General L. c. Dyer of the Ma
dOnal Army, Spanish War Veterans. mus
tered in the new colored organization.
known as Captain Charles Young Com
mand. No 112, last night. at 527 street
northeast, all the charter members, with
one exception, being present After the
formal ceremony the adjutant general ad-
dressed the colored comrades and well
coined them as the latest acquisition to the
National Army. and the first colored COM
mand in the District corps. He urged them
to ill up their ranks, and said if they fol-
lowed the precepts of the organization they
would all be good citizens.
The following officers were then installed
by Adjutant General Dyer: Captain, S. B.
Wallace, late of the 9th Ohio Volunteer In
Infantry; first lieutenant, Ransom Smart
late of the 18th Colored Regular Infantry
second lieutenant, William Upshur, late Of
Troop ID, 9th Regular Cavalry, adult ant,
Eugene PEBBLES. late U. s. S. San Fran
cisco; quartermaster. Charles W. Edwards,
late of the 18th Regular Infantry: chaplain.
Frank Ashby, late 9th Ohio Volunteer In
tantry; sergeant of the guard, Phillip Null
Hgan, late 10th Immunes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-10-25

There was a larger attendance than usual
at the regular meeting of Retail Clerks
Union, No 262, held Wednesday at Typo
graphical Temple. A great deal of routine
business was transacted, and a resolution
was passed unanimously to the effect that
all members of this union refrain from
riding on the cars of the Washington Trac-
ton and Electric Companys lines, and that
they do all in their power to prevent others
from doing SO while the company Is on the
unfair list of the Central Labor Union of
this city.
After the meeting the members INDUCED
In social. 1t was reported that within
the past six months over one hundred new
members have been obligated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-10-25
THE BEsT-TAsTING SAUSAGE

Is always Loeff1er's, for it is made with
the greatest care and best ingredients
Loeffier's Homemade Country Sausage is
made from tender young pigs, favored With
the purest spices. LoeffleT's Famous Book
Sausage is easily distinguished from all
other brands by its superior f1avor-the tons
of it that have been sold this week prove
how it is appreciated. Loeff1er's Braun
schweiger Lfverwurst has all the delicacy
of flavor of the finest imported. For sale
at all first-c1asS groceries and markets,
wherever you see the Loeffler cards with
red seals hanging up. Don't allow Yourself
to be imposed upon by any inferior brands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-10-25
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Mt. Vernon al ~
am. and 2:30 pm.
Steamer Norfolk for Fortress Monroe and
Norfolk at $50 pm.
Trains leave Pennsylvania avenue ana
1872 street for Alexandria and Arlington
every forty-five minutes Mt. Vernon hour
ly, 10 a. m to 3 pm.
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge for Arlington
and Fort Myer every half hour; Fans
Church hourly. See schedule.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-10-25
Make the
Hair Grow

With arm shampOOs Of CUTIcURA SOAP .pd
light dressings of CUTIcURA. purest Of emollient
skin cures. This treatment at once stops falling
hair. removes trusts. scales and dandruff soothes
irritated, itching surfaces. stimulates the hair
follcies, supplies the roots with energy aud nour-
ishment, and makes the hair grow when all else
fails.
Sold throughout the world POTTER n AND O.
CORP Sole Props, boston How to Have Bess-
tiful Hair" free. Cul
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-10-25
Anacostia and v,c.,,.v

The Congress Heights Pleasure Club held
a weii-attended dance Wednesday night
last In Changers Hall. at Oxon Hill, Md.
Many people went from Anacostia and Con-
gress Heights to attend the affair. The Of
ficers of the club are George Harr, presi-
dent; Carl Waller, secretary, and James
Humphrey, treasurer.
Assistant Foreman T. D. Mclean of No.
u fire engine company at Anacostia is off
duty by reason of being ILL.,
Mr.. Charles w. Tolson is confined to his
home on Jefferson street by Illness
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-10-25
Result Of q Runaway.

A horse attached to wagon Of the
American Ice Company became frightened
while standing in front of the ice house OF
the company on Water street yesterday
evening and ran away. A horse and buggy
Of Messrs. Carter & Clark were standing
in front of the Office of the firm and the
wagon to which the runaway horse was
attached smashed the buggy and slightly
bruised the horse. The front windows OF
the office were also broken and the blinds
torn from their hinges. :.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-10-25
Swallowed Poison,

Eta Smith. colored, .twenty-seven years
DID,. swallowed a quantity OF poison about
IL O'Clock last night. She was found near
tha corner of Pennsylvania avenue and ID
street southeast by the police, who removed
her to Providence Hospital The doctors
relieved her of the poison and she fully re-
east.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-10-25

Legs and hind quarter best spring lamb,
10c. h.; best spring chickens, 14c- h.; best
peck: n. Y. potatoes, 90c. busheI, 25c. peck.
Telephone. send postal or call 140S-10 P ST.,
phone 2311-2: cor. 18th and W, phone
5S4-3; 18th and Binney, phone 1905 Frank
E. Altemus. Always save you from 20 to 40
per cent. No better goods to be had at any
price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-10-25
Live stock Prices.

The quotations today at the Arlington
live stock yards were as follows:
Forty-two cattle up and sold at prices as
follows: Best, 4lac-a4szc.; good, 4c.a4JAe !;
med, 31sc.a4e.; conn., &c. a3lac
$40 sheep and lambs sold The prices
were: Sheep, 2c-a3c-; lambs. 4c.a5Ac
Ten cows and calves brought from SIS to
so per head. Market good.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-10-25

The dead body of an infant was found
near 27th and X streets northwest about
7:30 o'clock this morning. Policeman
to the third precinct station. Later in the
day it was viewed by the coroner, who
gave the necessary death certificate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-10-25
Ear Zine Honax

Fine household furnishings at the Old
Colony Co, 1903 III St, embracing antiques
and rare articles not to be had in the regu-
lar trade. Prices marked in plain figures.
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-10-25
MaIt-yutriue

Is prescribed by the best physicians as the
most helpful tonic obtainable. Malt-Nu-
trine is condensed nutriment of malt-not Il
dark beer. IL Is prepared by the famous
Anheuser-Bu Brewing Assn, which fact
guarantees the purity. excellence and merit
claimed for it. Orders promptly filed by
Otto l. Tosetti, Mgr, Anheuser-Busch
branch. Wasbington.-Adyt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-10-25

No. Il engine company was called out
about o'clock last night for a fire at
Rhode Island avenue and LIST street north
west The blaze was caused by the burn
ing of a pile of brush. No damage was
done.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-10-25
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT

Academy-"Tne Fatal Wedding"
Bijou-Reffned gayety.
Chase's-"Mazeppa" and vaudeville.
Columbia-''Lovers' Lane"
Kernan's-"The Ramblers"
Observation-Disclosures Stock Company in
1.-THE Little Minister
National-'The Climbers"
716 18th street-'In the Shadow of the
Cross"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-10-25

Henson Smith, the Soung colored man
who was shot through the body near Boyds
station several weeks sago. Is still under
treatment at the Enersency Hospital. with
prospects of recovery. The bullet has been
located by means Of the x-ray. The lead
en- missile is in the patients back, and as
soon as he is a little stronger the surgeons
wilt remove it.. Smith is now able to take
solid food, and the physicians think he
will have no relapse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-10-25
Lecture ON Porto Rico.

Ar illustrated address on Porto Rico was
delivered last evening at Trinity Parish
Hall, Indiana avenue and Sd street by Rev
James Van Buren,. recently appointed by
the Episcopal Church to do missionary work
In that island.