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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-09
BUSINESS AND A BANQUET.
Alumni of Institute of Technology
Annual Session.

Alumni of Institute of Technology in
Annual Session.
Alumni Of the Massachusetts, Institute of
Technology met at the Cairo Saturday night
for the annual meeting and banquet of the
local association. Assistant Surgeon ].
Herbert Ford. U. 8. A. who has recently
returned from the Philippines. was the
guest OF honor. He made q brief address
during the evening on the conditions and
possibilities of the Philippine Islands. Of
hcers were elected as follows: H A. Pres
sey, president; P. L. Dougherty, vice presi-
dent; w. Cole. secretary; F. o. Stetson,
treasurer. and William ]. Rich, member of
the executive committee.
In addition to the talk of DR.. Ford, there
were addresses by President Pressey and
Mr.. Gerard H. Matthes. Much comment
was made on scheme inaugurated by the
society for the presentation to the students
OF the institute the reports made by the
governmental departments along particu-
lar scientific lines. The hope was expressed
that the institute might profit greatly
through this active interest on the part of
its District Of Columbia sons.
Mr.. Matthes gave an Instructive account
OF his experiences as one of the expedition
sent by the institute last February to make
observations on the total eclipse Of the sun
at Padang. Sumatra.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-09
Trade With the Philippines.

A comparative statement of the COM
merce Of the Philippine Islands for the fs-
cal year 1901 and 1900, prepared in the divi-
sion of insular affairs Of the War Depart
ment shows that the total value Of mer-
chandise imported during the fiscal year
1901 was $50, $40. 400 as against s. COL ,436 for
the fiscal year 1900: and the total value of
merchandise exported during the fiscal year
1901 was $23314,94S, as against $19, 751 ,O6S,
for the fiscal year 1900. an increase of Al
per cent in the value of imports and an in
crease of IN per cent In the value of ex-
ports.
The value Of imports Of merchandise
from the United States was 2S55, 6S5. an in
crease of TIA per cent over the previous
year; of the United Kingdom $3.50. 145 in
crease 1853 per cent: of Germany 81 135. 252.
increase 1875 per cent, and of France 81 ,8SS.
929 increase 248.7 per cent.
The value Of exports of merchandise tn
the United States was 81, 572, OF, a decrease
of q ercent; United Kingdom, So 7O4, TAI.
increase y per cent: Germany. $a1, 528, de.
crease 1873 per cent; France, 81 1884 256 In
crease $50 per cent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-09
AGAINST POLYGAMY.
PrOhibitOry Amendment to United
States Constitution Advocated.

A meeting was held yesterday afternoon
at the First Congregational Church under
the auspices Of the Woman's International
Union. A resolution was adopted indors-
ing an amendment to the Constitution pro-
hibiting polygamy within the domain of the
United States and urging the passing of
bill with that object in view by the present
Congress. A preamble to the resolution
expressed the belief that polygamy, as
taught by the Church of the Latter Day
Saints, is still part of its belief and prac-
tice; that the laws of the state of Utah as
administered by the government of that
state are inadequate to suppress 1t, ana
that there is no way by which this offense
can be reached so satisfactorily as through
the Constitution of the United States.
Rev. DIR. Nichols, a member of the Pres
byterian home mission board of New York
city, who is attending the meeting of the
Presbyterian revision committee, presided.
Addresses were made by Rev. Luther b.
Wilson of Foundry Church, this city; Rev.
N. E. ClemenSon, pastor OF the Presbyte-
rian Church at Logan, Utah; Rev. Fred
erick Z. Power, pastor of the Vermont
Avenue Christian Church, and Rev. Asa s.
Fiske of the Gunton Temple Presbyterian
Church, all favoring the proposed amend
ment. A letter was read from Bishop
Henry Y. Satterlee of Washington, in
which he expressed the earnest hope that
the amendment would be carried, and
added: sit is surely in line with all of our
American traditions"
Rev. Mr.. Clemenson was the principal
speaker. He came from a Mormon family
and has spent all his life in Utah. He de-
clared that there was never time when
polygamy was as safe as at the present
time, when sheltered behind state suprem-
acy in the domain of Utah.
This movement against polygamy," de-
clared Mr.. Clemenson, sis interdenomina-
tional. No appeal is made to political par
ties. as we wish to avoid politics. 1t is by
no means sectarian, as it is not an effort
to suppress or oppose the Mormon Church
as a religious body, as this would be en-
tirely foreign to American sentiment We
are simply an INSTRUMENTATION council
for Christian and patriotic service, looking
toward the suppression of a crime which
the present laws of the United States do
not affect.
Congress itself does not and cannot af-
feet polygamy. The law making polygamy
a crime is only operative in the territories
of the United States, but not within the
boundaries of any state in the Union.
There would be no need to amend the fed
eral Constitution If the state of Utah
would enforce it's laws against polygamy;
tut it will not. Therefore the aim of this
eouncil is to secure an amendment to the
federal Constitution so as to enable Con-
gress to legislate on this subject and admit
of the federal courts having jurisdiction
over It."
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Money for Boer Sufferers.
PATRONAL FEAST DAY.
Its Observance at Catholic Universit
of America.

of America.
The Catholic University observed its pa
tronal feast yesterday. The feast Of the
Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Vir-
gin Mary is the patronal feast day of the
university, and this year the services were
made very elaborate and impressive, as 1t
was the first occasion on which Bishop Con-
atty has pontificated in Washington since his
conservation as bishop. The officers Of the
mass were Right Rev. Bishop Conaty, cele-
brant; Rev. A. A Washable, C.B.. Ph.D., Of
Sandwich, Ontario, Canada, deacon; Rev.
William A. Foran Of Worcester. subdea-
con; Rev. J. j. Fitzpatrick Of Dubuque, as
sistant priest, and Revs. Maurice ]. O'Con-
nor of Boston and c. ]. Holland of Prov
dence, r. l., masters Of ceremonies. The
music, under the direction of Rev. Dr..
was well filled. was richly decorated with
palms and potted plants. AS this was
university occasion the professors and stu
dents wore their academic dress.
The sermon was preached by the Rev.
Austin J. Bowling, one of the early stu
dents and a licentiate of the university.
After the services in the church the rector
entertained at dinner the deans of the diff
ferent faculties, the preacher of the day,
the Rev. Eugene Hannah of Brookland,
Very Rev. A L. Magnien, S.S.D.D., presi-
dent Of st. Mary's Seminary, Baltimore,
and others. Benediction of the blessed
sacrament was given in the evening at q
o'clock.
At o'clock in the evening a reception
was rendered Bishop Conaty by the mem
bers Of the University Club in their rooms
in Mcmahon Hail. The bishop was es-
corted from his residence to the club
rooms. where an address was presented to
him by the president of the club, Rev J. J.
Fitzpatrick of Dubuque, to which the
bishop responded. At the conclusion of the
exercises the members and their guests
spent a very enjoyable evening.
Tomorrow afternoon the university will
tender Bishop Conaty public reception in
the assembly room, Mcmahon Hall, from 4
to o'clock.
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The Plague at Honolulu.

The monthly health report of the Marine
Hospital just issued contains report from
DIR. L. E. Cooper, chief quarantine ofhcer
of the Hawaiian Islands, dated Honolulu,
November H. saying that on account OF
second case of plague having occurred
there from a new focus within week he
had begun the certifcation Of passengers
crews, vessels and freight bound for ports
on the Pacific coast. Under date of Novem-
Der Is he confirms a death by plague re-
ported by telegram, also two other deaths
from plague on the Island of Kauai.
The case at Honolulu was that of Chi
naman who died November Is and DIR.
Cooper thinks the infection came from
rats.
In regard TO the two cases on Kealia plan
tation on Kauai. the deaths occurred on
November 5 and Z, respectively. The sec
ond case had nursed the first, and neither
of them was i'll longer than twentyfcur
hours. The infection in the cases was no,
determined upon.
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SEARCHING FOR MOTHER,
Inquiry Made of Newark Mayor Re-
Earding Mrs. Mary Hammond.


Information was received here Saturday
night that Mayor Seymour of Newark,
N. j., had been requested to find the mother
of Mrs. Ellen Hammond Haislip of 2033 9th
street northwest, this city. Her mother
was Mrs. Mary Hammond, and the daugh-
ter, it is stated. has not seen her since the
latter was child.
The dispatch from Newark says:
The mother according to the letter. lived
here in 1896 at II Academy street, but that
is the only and last trace Of her. No one
at II Academy street could give any infor-
nation.
Mrs. Haislip says her parents were mar
ried in Philadelphia in August, 1855, by
Rev. Father COrwin. Besides herself there
| was a son James and a sister Lillian. In
1861 Mr.. Hammond, the father, enlisted in
Company A, 1920 New York Volunteer In
fantry and was discharged, having been
wounded IN the head in a battle in 1864.
On January q, 1864. he was taken to a
| Washington hospital insane from the er-
| fects of his wounds, but was discharged as
| cured March 6, 1864.
Since then Mrs Haislip has had no trace
| of him. When a child a few years old she
| was placed In an institution here, she
| writes. She remained there, not knowing
| her true name. until able to shift for her.
| self, when she went out to earn her living
| and married.
| Not long since she met woman who
| turned out to be her sister, from whom
| she had long been separated. The two
| compared their lives, and began search
for the others Of the family-father. mother
| and brother. Searching the Washington
| records Mrs. Haislip learned that on Sep
| TENDER 10. 1896, her mother filed pension
| claim from II Academy street, this city.
| and this would seem to indicate that Mr..
| Hammond had died. Her brother James
| would now be forty-two years old, Mrs
Haislip says. and she desires to find him
and her mother
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STAFF OFFICERS MEET.
Conference of "Minute Men" Held in
Office of Commander.

An important meeting of the staff Off
GERS Of the LIST or District Of Columbia Reg
iment Of Minute Men was held Friday night
at the Office of Colonel NJ. A. Winter, COM
mander Of the regiment, in the Globe build
ing. 339 Pennsylvania avenue northwest
There were sixteen officers present, and
Colonel Winter announced the following
appointments on his staff: Third major, H
A. Campbell; adjutant with rank Of cap
tain, John Doyle Carmody, late paymaster
United States navy; captain and inspector,
Leon L. L. French, librarian Smithsonian
institute; captain and quartermaster,
Thomas W. Sweeney. ethnologist National
Museum; captain and commissary, Nelson
r. Wood, naturalist, National Museum;
captain and surgeon. DR.. G. w. Keyes;
paymaster, G. L. Peckham, manager of
the firm of Clark & Davenport; chaplain
Rev. Enoch NJ. Thompson, rector of St
Paufs p. E. Church.
The commander-in-chief of the Minute
Men is General Thomas H. Mckee, journal
clerk of the House of Representatives, and
Mr.. Paul Beckwith, who is in charge of the
division Of American history at the Ma
tional Museum, is lieutenant colonel of the
District regiment The brigade adjutant is
Mr. L. M. Saunders. with the rank of
major.
The form OF commission for officers has
been handsomely engraved on parchment.
and is an exact copy of the original COM
mission issued to the Minute Men by the
colony of Massachusetts, prior to the out
break Of the revolutionary war. The seal
Is of blue. and shows the figure of the
minute man which adorns the statue at
Lexington.
The Washington officers of the Minute
Men have already participated In several
important events, including the unwilling
of the monument at Baltimore erected by
the Sons of the American Revolution. the
city of Baltimore and the state of MARYLAND
In memory of the Maryland soldiers who
fought In the revolution. The monument
was dedicated on Peggy" Stewart day.
Iney also attended the unwilling OF the
memorial erected by James Gordon Bennett
on the site OF Fort Washington, New York
city. November 16, and the convention of
the ID. A. r. In this city last Saturday
Colonel Winter has on exhibition in his
office many photographs of the Washington
Minute Men in their picturesque CONT
mental uniforms. which were taken during
their trips.
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The Choral Society.

At the meeting of the board of managers
of the Choral Society Thursday evening
the entire membership Of the board was
present, with the exception Of the vice
president. Mr. Bernard r. Green. who was
absent from the city. and two members de-
tanned by sickness. Among other matters
reported to the board was the final engage
ment OF Mr.. Herman Hans Wetzler of New
York a. organ acconipanist at the coming
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Soft Coal Vein Near Lice. n.,.,

Soft Coal Vein Near Liege, Belgium.
The State Department has been informed
by United States Consul winslow at Idepe
of the discovery of a soft coal basin ar
Asch, few miles to the north of I.ieea
Belgium The first vein was found at
and ,9SS feet Ave veins wer. discovered
1t Is thought the basin covers "A, 100 acres
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-09
Washington Club ut Cornell.

The students from this city at Cornell
University have organized a Washington
Club and elected the following oficers:
President. B. T. Mccormick 'o3; vice pres,-
dent, III. n. Howe. '04; secretary, E. n Nc
Lachlan. '03: treasurer, F. ID. Bosche. 'OS.
The membership is about twenty-five.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-09

Saturday night about 10 o'clock an alarm
was turned In for slight fire in the house
Of Walker McGwin. No. 2246 18th street
northwest. which had been caused by the
explosion OF an oil lamp. The flames were
|extinguished before more than SIS damage
had resulted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-09

Car II Of the Anacostia line collided with
a dirt cart at I'd and streets southeast
about 5:15 o'clock this morning. The car
was slightly damaged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-09

Morton Turner. twenty-four years old.
was overcome by gas at his home. No. 500
ID street northeast. about 4 o'clock Satur-
day afternoon. There was a gas stove IN
the room, the fixtures OF which had been
accidentally left open. Turner was taken
to the Emergency Hospital. where he soon
recovered.
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ParaOr Suites
MAYER & PETIT, A15-A17 9TH ST.

our several representatives in the Ameri-
can Congress, and to cause a copy of these
resolutions to be brought to the attention
of the President of the United States, and
respectfully petition that the treaty Of
Washir . ton OF May 8, 1871, be strictly en-
forced, and that the use of the American
ports be henceforth denied to vessels OPP
Grating under British charters for the aug
mentation Of supplies of war; and that the
President of these United States will en-
ploy every possible means to bring to an
end the horrors Of concentration camps and
warfare which, by its unexampled ferocity
and enormous cost of life and treasure, has
astounded the civilized world.
Resolved. That the chairman be author
lied to appoint a committee Of citizens of
Chicago to call the attention of the Presi-
dent to these resolutions and to inform him
Of the sentiment of the citizens of Chicago,
and that such committee shall have power
to add to Its number citizens of other por-
lions Of the United States.
A resolution was also adopted commend
Ing Gov. Yates of Illinois for issuing a
proclamation calling for assistance for the
occupants Of concentration camps In. South
Africa.
Money for BOer Sufferers.
A speech by Bishop Spaulding of Peoria
reused the audience to high pitch of en-
thusiasm. The meeting closed with a re-
markable demonstration. Following speech
making the great audience roared its ap-
prevail of the Boer cause, the cheering
being long continued, and then contribu-
tons were asked for the relief Of the
stricken women and children in the South
African camps. The first response was a
check for $500, sent up by a man who re-
quested that his name be withheld. Then
followed checks for 500, the contributors
OF this amount being numerous. When
smaller sums were asked for money came
freely from all parts Of the great audience
More than S. 500 was raised.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-08-15
Nuts as Food.

Nuts contain large amount Of nour-
ishment, and owing to their oily nature
digest easily. Eaten with salt they are
palatable Either as dessert course
or sailed and used as relish their
value is the same. They are not ex-
pensive, for from the peanut through
the imported varieties they can be
bought in bulk at small cost.
The peanut has many good qualities
to recommend it. and from its low estate
is coming to the front as an important
item in dietetics. 1t is supposed to cure
insomnia if eaten just before retiring.
Sailed, they are much cheaper than al
monds. The small hickory nut, at a
few cents quart, can be used on the
most economical table. The English
walnut makes very good salad
blanched and used with celery Fill
berts, almonds and Brazil nuts are
more expensive, but as only few are
needed at a time the cost is not great
Woman's Home Companion.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-08-15

You are skeptical about the accuracy
of this statement and ask why water
does not leak from a bottle II there are
holes in everything? The answer is
simple enough-the drops or globules
Of water are bigger than the holes.
Taking glass as an illustration, we find
that air is about the only substance
that can get through those holes.
A scientist proposes the following as
an experiment: Place bell in bottle
exhausted Of air and Theoretically
sealed. The bell will not ring because
the medium for conveying sound is not
there.
Set the bottle aside for few months,
then try the bell again, and it will ring,
family. perhaps. but nevertheless there
will be sound. That means that the
air has got in. 1t has made its way
through the holes In the glass.
The incandescent lamp is bulb of
glass exhausted Of air so that the Slen-
der tilament may glow when the cleo
tricity runs along it. The air works
it's way in gradually and the light be-
comes less brilliant in proportion.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-08-15

The proverbial fondness of ducks
for water would lead one to presup-
pose that of all the world the most des-
titute Of ducks would be the Sahara
desert and that if stray 'springtaiP
happened to drift into that region he
would either vamoose or turn up his
toes with briefest delay. Well, not at
ALL" said Frenchman who was for
merly a resident Of Tunis.
'There are parts of the desert where
ducks abound. flourish and multiply
with every evidence Of perfect salts
faction. The fowl Is slightly different
from any of the varieties we know in
this country. but it has the same fiat
bill, extensive breast and web feet,
showing that it was once water bird,
though now it scarcely finds enough to
drink and has become too provident to
waste any of the precious fluid in ablu-
tons. Like the other good Mussulmans
of the country. they take their prescrib-
ed bath in the sand. and their web feet
come in very handy as snowshoes to
walk upon the deep yielding dust. 1t
is claimed by an eminent French orni-
biologist that the Saharan ducks are
the remains of a race Of aquatic birds
which frequented those seas when the
present desert was part of the Allan
tic ocean,"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-08-15
CRY NEWS

Among the Old Home Week visit.
orS entertained in Barre this week
j. c. Sullivan of Preston, Iowa, a
former Stonecutter and resident Of
this city, VINO is the guest Of Mr.. and
Mrs. M Marion.
Miss Geneva Carpenter Of Brook.
field has returned from visit in Bur-
lingtOn.
George Mitchell member of the
police force of Westerly, R. l., is in
the city The guest of his brother A A..
MITCHELL
A detail from 20. E, consisting Of
Adolph G 'neo, Perley Tnayer ana
Shepard Allen left last night for Fort
Ethan Allen to assist in preparing
the camping ground for the annual
muster which ~ill begin Saturday.
Travel on the street railroad has
been very heavy the past few days.
In addition TO the crowds from this
CITY going to Montpelier nearly every
visitor to the Capital City has felt it
necessary to come to Barre and see
the most progressive city 10 Vermont
and the only one that Is growing with
any great speed.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-08-15
Called L0rillaPd's Blu6.

Heavy bettOr as he was, Pierre Lorit
lard once met his match when he ran
|up against gray bearded James f.
Kelly, who introduced bookmaking into
this country. 1t was nearly a genera
ton ago and at Jerome park. Kelly
was laying 21a to / against one Of
Lorillard's horses in a big stake event.
The news went to Mr.. Lorillard, seated
bn his coach on the clubhouse lawn.
"I'n just take a little Of the conceit
out Of that sawed off Irishman," said
Lorillard to Wright Sanford, Newbold
Morris, John Hunter and few other
congenial spirits. They started for the
ring together.
IN lay $4,000 on my horse at that
price, Kelly" said Mr.. Lorillard in his
princely fashion, expecting to see Kelly
wilt and refuse to take the wager.
"Certainly, Mr.. Lorillard." Then
turning to his sheet writer, Kelly said:
"$25, 900 against $4,000, Pierre Loril-
lard" Quickly he turned to the to-
bacco magnate with a polite much
obliged to you, Mr.. Lorillard; very
much obliged. Would you or your
friends care to bet another $4,000 Mt
the same odds? Should be delighted
to accommodate you"
What a nerve" was all Mr.. Loril-
lard could say as he turned on his heel
and walked away.
Jimmy Kelly won the bet, for Lor-
lizards horse was beaten.-New York
Times.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-08-15

Eggshells may be used to advantage
in starting delicate plants for trans
planting. The half shells are filled
with earth and set in a box also con-
tanning danpened, Garth. A hole is
made in the point of the shell to allow
drainage. A SINGLE seed is then plant
ed in each Shelf. which is easily broken
when transpl" Ing is done without the
slightest G.s,,,,'':")ance Of roots. This
use of eggshells is the discovery of d
French gardener. who claims that they
are vastly superior to the little pots
generally used for the purpose by for
lists.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-08-15
VER> HIRE.

Mrs. VIM. Beckwith of Post Mill
was here last week at her mother $
Mrs. Blancha
Mrs, E. II. Sherwin Of Johnson vi
tied her sister NJ $. Henry Dickey
recently.
MIS-. Henry Matroon of Mancbes
ter, n. H., is visiting relatives il
wa
Mr.. Hartman Of Bo> on is yi>iyin.
her sister, Mrs. y. j. Cross aud tam
lily.
Arthur Cotton Of TutttJrd Hill war
iuHoNn Suuday.
Mics Mamie titus is at work ia the
ho"i u, Chelsea dtliug Old II me
week.
Cnallas r. Tag@arc gave one Of his
lnlere> lns entertainments hela Tues
day Uig"G,
NJ. CAidley, a M u BE. OF the Anti.
saloon League. iecvUrts in the Con.
grega ional ch+rc ntxtS nday after.
noon.
Miss Bertha Cross is at home from
West Coriutu, where sue was called
several weeks ago On account of the
illness of ncr Sister, Mrs. b re Wiz.
gins.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Clark are in
Chelsea this week with his brother.
Henry Clark and family.