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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-15
MODERN TRANSPORTATION
Model Passenger Coaches Placed on
the Pennsylvania Railroad.

Railroad men of wisdom and foresight
understand the necessity of catering to
the comfort OF the passengers carried on
their trains, and those at the head of the
Pennsylvania railroad, who have been
pioneers in this regard, have steadily kept
the policy in view. Renewed proof of this
is to be found in the new standard coaches
which are now running on the Pennsylva-
MIA tracks. They are perfectly appointed
when considered artistically, and arranged
equally as well for ease and comfort and
safety in travel They are yeStibuled.
with saloons at each end containing the
usual toilet conveniences. The ample win
dows are filled with fixtures permitting
them to be raised by simple touch of the
finger The lighting is by compressed gas,
aud heat is supplied by steam from the
locomotive. The ventilating apparatus
makes cold draughts or vibrated air i'm
possible The trucks are equipped with
wheels thirty-six inches in diameter.
mounted on steel axles with journals of
ample dimensions. which add to their
strength and safety.
The arrangement of brakes has been
carefully designed. that the braking
power is thoroughly efficient IN controlling
the stOppage of che car without any I'M
pleasant sensations to the passengers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-15
INSECT ENEMIES OF WHEAT.
damage Due to Attacks of Less Than
Half Dozen Species.

A farmers bulletin treating of the prin-
cipal insect enemies Of growing wheat has
been prepared by C. L. Marlatt, first as
sistant entomologst of the Department of
Agriculture. Mr.. Marlatt discusses the
chinch bug, Hessian fly, wheat nudge.
wheat plant louise, straw worms, bulb
worms, army worms and saw flies.
There are numerous insects" he says,
'the number running into the hundreds.
which feed on and injure growing wheat.
Most of these insects are Of rare or chance
occurrence. and have no economic import
ance whatever, although the fact that they
are found on wheat often leads the farmer
to be curious about them or unnecessarily
arouses his fears. The great proportion
of the losses to wheat fields which Is
chargeable to insects Is due to the attacks
of less than half a dozen species. These,
In the order of their Importance, are the
chinch bug, the Hessian fly, the wheat
nudge and the grain plant louse. OF sec
ond-rate Importance are such insects as the
wheat straw worms, the wheat bulb worm,
army worms, cut worms and various saw
flies. Then there follows great horde OF
insects of minor Importance which need not
be considered in this connection. This Is
leaving out of consideration the locusts, or
grasshoppers, including the Rocky noun
TAIN or migratory species, which OCCASION
ally injure wheat. but such injury is I'M
usual and q. rule limited to migrations
of locusts from one section to another, which
are Oh lnlrequenl occurrence HoWaddyS, d.
least in the principal winter wheat growing
regions. and have never been noteworthy
except In the western districts.
The reason for the excessive damage by
the various grain pests noted in this coun-
try is not hard to discover. Our system
of growing the same grain crops over vast
areas year after year furnishes at once
the very best conditions for the multiple
cation of the insect enemies of such crops.
In addition to this is the fact that Amer
lea, with it's long, hot summers presents
the most favorable conditions for the null
duplication of most insects. These two rea-
sons undoubtedly account for the far
greater losses experienced in this country
as compared with Europe, the summers Of
which are very cool and short. Further
more in Europe farming is on much more
intensive scale. The holdings are small and
carefully inspected, and any insect outs
break is promptly taken hold Of and in
addition to this regular system Of rota-
tion of crops is often practiced.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-15
METHODIsTS AND MISSIONS.
Proceedings Of the Annual Meeting Of
NOmen's Foreign Society

The twenty-second annual meeting of the
executive board of the Women's Foreign
Missionary Society of the Methodist Pro-
testant Church convened this morning at
10 O'clock at the Congress Street NJ. z.
Church. The sessions OF the board Will
continue until Sunday. holding meetings
every forenoon, afternoon and evening.
Last year the meetings were held at Mum
Gle, Ind.
Very little business was transacted at tho
opening session this morning A praise
service was conducted by Mrs NJ. A. Coli
hour of Pittsburg, followed by love feast,
which took up greater portion of the
time Members of the board present were
Mrs. T. A. Brown, Urichsville, Ohio: Mrs
ID. S. Stephens and Mrs. ii. I. Stephens OF
Kansas City. Kan. Mrs. J. ID. Anderson,
Mrs. c. L. Wilbur. Mrs. j. e. Palmer. Mrs u.
Murray. Mrs. d. w. Anthony and Mrs. T II,
Colhour of Pittsburg, Mrs. J. W. Gray, Mrs,
Anna Windrem and Mrs ID. s. Creamer Of
Michigan, Mrs, r. ]. Patterson and Miss
Alice Humphreys of New Jersey, Mrs NJ
j. McCaslin of Indiana. Mrs. W. W. Baynes
and Mrs. Henry Huffield OF Maryland Mrs
I. w. CRIMES and Mrs. Thomas Wilson Of
the Washington and Alexandria branch
The ladies Of the church provided a SUBJ
stantial repast in the lecture room. The
program called for the reassembling of tho
board at O'clock, opening with praise
service, by Mrs. ]. W. Cray. and provided
for an address of welcome by Mrs. T w.
Grimes, and the response by Mrs B. W
Anthony; solo by Miss Sebastian: greet
ings, by Mrs. Z. A. Brown; the appoint
ment Of committees; report Of standing
committees, and the report of the secre-
tary of the executive council, Mrs. V. ).
Murray.
The evening session will open at clock
with praise service conducted by Mrs.
Julia Hersins. followed 10y the report of
the corresponding secretary Mrs. D. s.
stephens. An address or the mission field
will be delivered by Miss Margaret NJ
Kuhns, The program Will be iuterspersed
with music and will close with benediction.
Two former missionaries are attending
the meeting. They are Miss NJ. NJ. Kuhns
of Liginer Pa, and Miss Anna L. Forrest
of Littlestown, Pa, both Of whom served
at Yokohama. Japan.
The officers Of the executive board arc
as follows: President. Mrs. F. A. BrownI
vice president, Mrs. NJ. A. Miller Of Kan
sas City; treasurer. Mrs. J. d. Anderson:
corresponding secretary, Mrs. d. S. Ste
phens: recording secretary, Mrs. Henry
Huffield.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-15
JACKSONVILLE'S APPEAL FOR AID.
City is Still in Great Need of Outside
Assistance.

At a recent meeting Of the executive
committee of the Jacksonville Relief Assoc
citation in that city Bishop Weed Of the
Episcopal diocese of Florida and Mayor
Bowden were appointed a committee to is
sue an address to the people Of the United
States asking additional aid. This address
says in part: We are beginning to
realize the greatness Of the calamity
which has befallen us. We have receis ed
many generous donations in the way OF
supplies of food and clothing, but we find
ourselves confronted with the need Of clear
ing away the debris and maintaining order
and discipline; trying to prevent sickness,
and of caring for those who are sick.
1t is impossible to render ten thousand or
more people homeless without extreme suf-
ferng: it is impossible to meet all the cases
of need at once. The sanitary condition of
this city must be perfected and maintained,
and unless we can have the aid Of the
charitable people of the United States we
are compelled to acknowledge our inability
to cope fully with the situation. Only those
who have been in the city, and can realize
the nature of the distress of many who
have been turned out of houses and holles,
can appreciate the danger of sickness from
the huddled condition of the people, MAX
ing the situation here alarming. 1t will
take very large amount of money at the
smallest estimate to care for the actual
needs Of the people and put the city in
a proper condition. Our duty compeIs us
to call upon the generous and always ready
people of this country for assistance in
this our hour of need.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-15
WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY.
Naval Board Favors Establishment of
n Local Station.

Admiral Bradford, chief of the naval
bureau of equipment has given out the
following extract from the report of the
board which has investigated the question
of transmitting messages by wireless teleg-
raphy:
From the examination Of the subject, as
outlined in the orders of the department,
the board makes the following recommen-
dations:
Il. That the use of homing pigeons be
discontinued as soon as wireless biography
is introduced into the navy.
-. That, pending such action, no new
pigeon cotes be established
SO. That wireless telegraphy be adopted
by the navy for transmission of messages
between distant points.
referring to the last recommendation,
the board is Of the opinion that a high de-
gree of special electrical training is de-
system Of wireless biography, and it there
fore suggests as necessary the establish
ment of two stations sufficiently far re-
moved from each other for the training of
officers and men.
I'm its opinion this requirement would be
best met by the establishment of such sta
tions at the navy yard. Washington, and
the Naval Academy. Annapolis. If wire
less telegraphy fultilts what now seem to
be its possibilities. the cadets should be
thoroughly trained In it.
'As the investigation made by this board
Is not technical, there being no apparatus
of any kind ready for test, but general in
Its character. such partial examinations as
outlined above would not change the rec
concentrations already made.
THE selection of any special system of
wireless telegraphy is in the opinion of the
board very largely a matter of business
detail
IF for. any reason any competitive test
of different systems is thought desirable
the board recommends, in view of the fact
that the improved Marconi apparatus will
not be available for several months, and
that Improvement in other systems may
occur in that interval. that it be made only
after due notice and preparation therefor,
and by special board of experts appointed
for the purpose
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-15
LIEUT.. POWELL INDICATED.
Charges Against Him Not Sustained
by Court of Inquiry.

The naval court of inquiry appointed to
investigate the charges against Assistant
Naval Constructor ]. w. Powell, preferred
by lumber firm of New York, has made
report to the Navy Department. The
court reported that the charges were not
sustained and recommended that nc fur
Their action be taken. Lieutenant Powell
was advanced in grade during the Spanish
American war for his efforts to rescue
Naval Constructor Hobson and his crew at
the time of the sinking of the Merrimac in
Santiago harbor. Recently while Lieuten-
ant Powell was on duty at the New York
navy yard he became involved in a con-
with the result that the firm wrote to the
Secretary of the Navy alleging that the
constructor had not given them fair treat
ment In the award of contracts for ma
terial
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-15

Brig. Gen. Bates. in the Philippines. has
issued general order congratulatins
Lieut.. Col. Baldwin Of the 4,h Infantry
upon the surrender Of Lieut. Gen. Trias,
the insurgent leader. Il think this is
matter OF great Importance says Gen.
Bates. and its results / hope will be far
reaching. The success is due to your in
teingent. energetic and tireiess work. in
which YOU have been thoroughly supported
By your excellent regiment. Please express
to the officers and men of the 18th infantry
my thanks and congratulations
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-15
SUPPLEMENTAL PROCEEDING.
Permission Granted to File Petition
in Potomac Flats Case.

Formulation Granted to File Petition
in Potomac Flats Case.
After argument today before the Supreme
Court Of the District of Columbia, sitting
in general term, with Chief Justice Bling
ham and Justices Hagner and Barnard on
the bench, permission was granted Special
Assistant At.orney c. c. Cole to file petit
tion In the nature Of a supplemental pro-
ceeding in the Potomac flats case. The
formal order will be ready for signing by
the court tomorrow morning. Attorney
Cole desired that the action should be in
the form indicated in order that the pro-
ceeding may be expedited as far as posi-
BILE. 1t is the hope of counsel for the gov
eminent that testimony shall be taken as
late as the end of July next and the hear
ing be resumed in September, in order that
the court may take final action in the cause
at the October term.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-15

Annual Convention Begins It's SEES
siOns at Alexandria.

Annual convention Begins It's Seq
siOns at Alexandria.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. May 15.-Old Christ
Episcopal Church was well filled this morn
ing when the 1O6th annual convention OF
the Protestant Episcopal Church for the
diocese Of Virginia was opened
Previous to the commencement of con-
vention business devotional exercises were
conducted.
The morning prayer was offered by Rev.
W. M Clark. which was followed by special
music by the choir. Rev. ]. Courtney Jones
delivered the council sermon. Holy COM
munion service was conducted by Bishop
Gibson, assisted by Bishop Peterkin of
West Virginia.
Gibson called the convention to order. Rev
Evered Meade acted secretary, and the
following committees were announced:
State of the ehurchaRey J; Y; Down,
Messrs A. w. Wallis and c. P. Shaw.
Widows and orphans fund-Rev. J. W.
Ware, Robert Mackrett.
Episcopal fund-Rev. c. E. Ball, John H.
Berkeley.
Brotherhood committee-Rev. W. X. Mas
sic, Roswell Page.
Disabled clergy-Rev. J. C. cornick, DR..
G. E. Lippett.
Bruce fund-Rev. H. r. Kloman, H. H.
Dodge.
Diocesan missions-Rev. W. J. Morton.
w. H. Urquhart.
Parochial reports-Rev. Thomas SHINES,
Rev. F. G. Ribble. Rev. ]. ]. Norwood. Rev.
S. S. Ware. s. G. Fairbank. Ford X. Grif-
fifth, John w. Gordon. John P. Castleman.
New parishes-Rev. ]. c. Jones, w. p.
Nelson.
EIections-Rev W. H. Laird. q. Randolph
Wexford.
Finance-R. P. Page. John @. Williams.
Clerical support-L. NJ. Blackford Albert
Baker. Cyrus Bossieux, j. c. Ewcll, n. c.
MaTCnAnt T. MNncuYA ~ viz
y. b. T. Thornton. Il. c. Harrison. r. c.
Wexford. .
Prayer beok-Rev. L. R. Mason, John T.
Harris.
Sunday schooERev. b. ~. Randolph.
Thomas Poindexter. Rev. John McNabb.
DR.. w. p. Moncure.
Credentials-Rev. P. p. Phillips, H. o.
Clagett, Robert L. Beverly. Jr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-15
CUBAN ACCOUNTS.
Gen. Wood Issues Circular to yOIun-
teer Officers.

Gen. Wood. commanding the Department
of Cuba, has issued the following circular
in regard to insular accounts:
IAN volunteer officers who are or have
been, accountable for insular funds or
property pertaining to the Island of Cuba,
will render the prescribed returns therefor
before leaving the service. and will obtain
the auditors certificate of non-indebt edness
to the insular government.
Volunteer officers that are about to be
discharged or mustered out Of the service
will likewise provide themselves with the
auditors certificate showing that they
never have been accountable for public
funds or properly. Failure to procure said
certificates may subject an officer who has
returned to the United States to delay
and Inconvenience in receiving final pay
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-15
Mrs. Younxs Injured,

Mrs E1phonzo Youngs was accidentally
thrown from a street car yesterday at the
corner of 9th and z streets and painfully
injured. She was assisted to her feet by
Mr.. Steir. cashier Of the Lincoln Bank. and
other friends who happened to be near at
the time Mr.. Younss was informed of the
accident and all needful care was quickly
rendered Mrs ioungs injuries are prob
ably not serious beyond the severe nervous
shock
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-15
To Go to Naval War College.

Additional naval officers have been or
dered to Newport for course Of instruction
at the war college or torpedo station, as
follows:
Capt. T. F. Jewell, member Of the retir-
ing board; Capt. r. NJ Berry, member Of
examining board; Commander L. c. Logan
of bureau Of equipment; Commander ]. A,
H. Nickels at New York navy yard: Lieu
tenant Commander c. Laird. at hydro
graphic office, Washington; Lieutenant
Commander c. E. Fox. at naval observa-
tory: Lieutenant G.. c. Dawson on the
Richmond; Lieutenant Commander E. B.
Underwood, at Newport; Lieut.. A. s. Hal
stead. on the Amphitrite; Ensign E. p.
Jessop.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-15
Lansburgh Furniture Co., 1926 F Street.

IS asked: July, 75a75ls; steamer No. red, 745sa
IS; receipts lo4, Ti6 bushels exports, $1,000 bush
els; southern by sample, 70a19la; southern
grade, 77a79a Corn strong; MIXED, spot and the
month, 4s7sa4sa: June, 4s12a4s3s; July, 4sata4a:
exports, 1oi 7s7 Bushels southern white and yellow
corn, 5oa5ol2. Oats steady No. white 3$l2 sales:
No. mixed, 3la3ll2; receipts, 10, 400 bushels;
ports. 10000 bushels Rye quiet; No. nearby,
5sa59; No. western: 5aa60; receipts, 1851 bush
els exports. Hay firm; No. l timothy, STA
$3.50. Grain freishts dull; steam Liverpool.
per bu.. I'D May; Cork for orders, per quarter.
Is. cd. May. Butter firm and unchanged; fancy
imitation, falls; fancy creamery. 20: fancy lade..
15al6; store packed. 1la12: Eggs firm fresh. Is.
Cheese firm. unchanged; large 8; medium. 81:
small. 9l2. Sugar firm, unchanged; fine and coarse
graduated, 565
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-15
Policenea and Bicyclists.

To the Edfter OF The Evening Star:
1 see In your issue of Monday that a firm
OF attorneys have demanded the punish
ment Of a policeman because he arrested
their Office boy for violation of the police
regulations. In my opinion the officer
should be commended and encouraged for
hts act. The four street corners adjacent
to the patent Office are among the most
dangerous In the city, and the officers sta
toned there should be upheld and not
blamed. Nine-tepths of the street acct
dents arise from violation of the rules of
the road and the messenger boys are the
most fragrant offenders. They habitualIy
cut corners and ride on the wrong side
whenever it suits their sweet will So far
as my observation goes, and ride a wheel
every day, the only members OF the force
who make any real attempt to enforce the
rules are the crossing policemen. II. l.. T.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-15
OFFICER DROPS DEAD
Gen. Hoffman Expires Suddenly at
Albany, N. Y.
Was THERE ON STRIKE DUTY
Situation Now in Control of the
State Militia.
COMPANY REPAIRING WIRES

ALBANY, y. y. May 1O.-Adit. Gen.
Hoffman of the National Guard dropped
dead today while in consulta ton with Maj.
Gen. Roe.
The traction strike was productive of no
serious disorder during the night. The
company made no further effort to operate
cars or repair its lines. and Will -obably
remain inactive until the military force
called by the state is in position to af
ford the fullest protection. A strong effort
vas made during the night to bring the
contending interests into conference. but it
failed. and at this time the breach is as
wide ever.
The esta bishment Of the militia patrol
began shortly before midnight. when three
companies of the 10th battalion were
quietly and quickly dispatched from the
Washington avenue armOry. One company
was ordered to the traction power house.
another to the upper town barn. and the
third to the northern barn. When u COM
pany. which was ordered to the uptown
barn, swung into GUAM street a ieering
crowd fell In on its Hanks and rear and
followed it down to the barn.
As il halted in front of the barn a
shower of rocks and other missiles fell
among the men. 1t was thought for a
time that there would be clash, but the
police drove the crowd back. and the sol
oilers made no menacinS move.
Militia Relieves the Police.
The police withdrew as soon as the Ma
tional Guard picket line was established
around the traction company's plant. and
as the night Wore on the crowd melted
away.
AS the new day came the crowd re-
assembled and at daylight 1t numbered
about Jo. The sentries kept the street
clear. The women Were particularly vim
dfctive and shouted epithets at the nom
union men who showed themselves at the
upper windows of the barn
The first detachment of the 23d Infantry
arrived here at 40 o clock this morning
and its opening part in this great indus
trial struggle came near being tragedy.
Just after their train had crossed the
New York Central bridge spanning the
Hudson II struck a misplaced swift CHI. The
powerful mogul engine drawing it jumped
the track and went tumbling over on it's
side. None of the cars left the track
but they were given a jolt that shook
every man in the. train. There were 400
men in the detachment, under Lieutenant
Colonel Brady.
The entire 2d Regiment under command
OF Col. Lloyd of Troy. and including 1000
men from Troy, COhOeS. Hoosic Falls
Schenectady and Saratoga, have been or
dered to report in this city this after
noon This will make the total military
strength about 200.
Troops Clear the Streets.
The first active step of the military forces
was taken shortly after 10 O'Clock when
the 30 signal corps (nounted and a de-
tachment of mounted police cleared the
streets around the Quail street barn. A
zone of four blocks was cleared and a new
picket line established at its outer edge
This move, 1t Is understood, is prelini-
nary to the repairing Of the lines in that
wrecked cars and obstruction on the
tracks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-15
Verdict for Defendants.

A Jury In Circuit Court No. today re-
ported u verdict in favor Of the defendants
IN the suit-at-iaw instituted by John Ofen-
stein against Zenas C. Robbins, C. c.
Bryan and Henry o. Towles, for the pur-
pose of recovering 81 900 alleged to be due
on a promissory note held by the plaintiff.
Justice Clahaugh yesterday afternoon d.
rected a verdict in favor OF Messrs Rob-
bins and Bryan, but allowed the case to 90
TO the Jury against Henry O ToWles
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-15
Mrs. Nt,cbrI,,. Ho,e site. d.

A deed is to be placed on record shortly
by which the ground at the northeast cor
ner of 8 and s2d streets, having frontage
of 80 feet and depth of some 195 feet,
will be transferred to Mrs. Elizabeth F,
Mitchell. This consideration was 81, 80 per
square foot, and the sale was made through
Arthur D. Addison, real estate broker 1t
Is the intention of the new owner to erect
q house there for her own use.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-15

a telegram has been received from the
United States consul at Malaga stating
that Spanish swindlers are again indus
triousy operating their old game and ask
ing the department to warn the public.
The operators. through their plausible
stories of the death of a Spanish prisoner
and the guardianship of young girl with
large wealth, continue to find profitable
ir,tl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-15
Instruction to Cavalry Officers.

General Wood. commanding the depart
ment Of Cuba, has outlined a systematic
course of instruction for all cavalry Off
GERS stationed at cavalry posts in the de-
partment of Cuba. 1t will be commenced
at once, and will be continued until all
cavalry officers at each of those posts
fully capable of instructing packmasters,
cargadors and packers in their respective
fiJIt;nS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-15

Several days ago the District Commits
sioners received a complaint from L. H.
Dewey. complaining of the dust created by
wagons hauling dirt from an excavation
north of 18th and T streets through Wal
ZACH place. The police have been Informed
that the contractors engaged in the haul
ing have agreed to sprinkle and sweep the
street each evening.