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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-17
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Took Him at His Word.
N the Commercial Advertiser


A captious critic of Beaver Dam, WIS,
found fault with the way women held fairs
to help their churches, because he was al
ways being called on to buy tickets. He
decided to put stop to 1t, and told the
women OF the Presbyterian Church that II
they wanted his money they would have to
dig potatoes for It. In other words, he Of
fered to give $40 to the woman who dug the
most potatoes In two hours In the presence
OF all such spectators as wished to look on.
The women took h m up. and thirty Of the m
worked for the prize. Now the women Of
other churches are Fostering him to give
them a similar chance to make money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-17
The Transport Hancock.

The army transport Hancock, recently
transferred to the navy for conversion into
a receiving ship has left San Francisco for
New York by way of the Straits of Magel-
Ian. She Will make her first stop at VAL
paratso. She will be stationed at New York
to supplement the cruiser Columbia as a re-
ceiying shin
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Report on aerman Maneuvers.

Lieut. Col. John B. Kerr, 9th Cavalry, re-
Gently military attache at the United Sta: es
embassy al Berlin. has arrived in this city
and is now engaged in the preparation of a
report in regard to the recent rnaneuvers of
the German army. He has been detailed to
the adjutant generals department and as
signed 10 duty at the War Department
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Indians Oppose Union.

The Secretary OF the Interior has trans
mitted to the Senate the official protest Of
the five civilized tribes of Indians against
the uniting of Indian territory with Okla
homa as one state, which was adopted by
them in convention on the 2Sth ultimo.
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Authority to Make Arrests.

A bill has been introduced in the Senate
by Senator Perkins giving authority to per-
sons engaged in caring for forest reserva-
tons to make arrests of persons accused of
violating the laws for the control of such
reservations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-17

Jerry Brown. local United Stars immi-
grant inspector. is investigating the all
legged smuggling CT Chinese into the United
States across Lake Erie, at Cleveland, Ohio
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Condition of the Water.

Temperature and condition Of water at 8
a. m: Great Falls, temperature, "a; condi-
tiCn, l. Dalecarlia reservoir, temperature.
81; condition at north connection. /; con-
dition at south connection, 5. Georgetown
distributing reservoir. temperature, SO: con-
dition at inf1uent gatehoCse, 6: condition
at effiuent gatehouse, Z. Washington city
reservoir. temperature, SO; condition at in
fluent, Is; condition at effiuent, 81.
Tide Table.
Today-Low tide, 3:41 a. m. and 1854 p. m. :;
high tide, 9:35 am. and 9:56 pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide, 1928 a. m. and 1919
pm. high tide, 4:34 a. m. and 4:54 pm
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rises, 7:16 am; sun sets,
4:36 pm.
Moon rises, 1856 pm
Tomorrow-Sun rises, III am.
The City Lights.
The city lights and naphtha lamps all
lighted by thirty minutes after sunset; eX-
tinguishing begun one hour before sunrise.
All arc and incandescent lamps lighted IF
teen minutes after sunset and eXtinguished
fOrty-fve minutes before sunrise.
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Minimum Temperatures.

The following is the minimum tempera-
ture in the twenty-four hours ending at 8
a. M, December II. in the cities indicated,
as reported to the weather bureau:
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Records for Twenty-Four Hours.

The following were the readings of the
thermometer and barometer at the weather
bureau for the twenty-four hours beginning
at pm yesterday:
ermometer-December 16. pm, 40; 6
p. m. 40: IL midnight "a. December IT, 4
am. 80; am, 36: II noon, 81; pm, 80.
Maximum, AZ. at pm, December 10; mini
mum. a. at - midnight December 16
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 6, 4 pm, 2o.95;
pm, 29.95; IL midnight, 2997. December
II. am. 1902; am, 1000: noon. 30. II;
pm BOIL
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DR.. SONNENSCHMIDT.

resumed his treatment Of chronic diseases by
Fans of nascenc OXYGEN, which has proved en-
emily successful Ia iucipieDt tuberculosis weak
rgs, catarrhal srd skin diseases. neuralgia rheu-
tism. insomnia melancholis, scrofulous and ner-
ms complaints This treatment is beneficial In
chronic diseases. Booklets on application.
ksIoa6t'fQ
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FAIR, COLDER TONIGHT.
Thursday Fair, Light Westerly Winds
Indicated

Forecas: till 8 p. m. Thursday-F'or the
District of Columbia and Maryland, fair
colder-tonight. Thursday fair; light west
erly winds.
For Virginia. fair tonight: colder, except
In extreme southwest portion. Thursday
fair light west to northwest winds.
Weather conditions and general forecast
The southwest storm that has occupied
the weather map for the past several days
is slowly disappearing in the extreme
northeast, and there are indications of the
approach of another toward the south Pa
cific coast, as indicated by reports from the
cable steamer.
The rains and SHOWS east of the Misss-
sippi river have been followed by clearing
weather except from the lake region east
ward.
Temperatures have fallen decidedly from
the gulf states northeastward, except in
New England. They remain low in the CEN
trail valleys and the slope region, particu-
larly over the latter district.
Reports from districts west of the Rocky
mountains are generally missing.
The weather will be fair tonight and
Thursday in the east and south, preceded
by snow tonight in northern New England,
and snow flurries on Lake Ontario.
II will be colder tonight in the middle At
lantic states, New England, the upper Ohio
valley, and eastern lower lake region; also
in central and southern Florida. There will
be frost tonight in northern Florida and
southe TN Georgia.
On the New England coast the winds will
be brisk westerly: on the middle Atlantic
coast fresh to brisk westerly; on the south
Att ontic coast light northwest to north; on
the east gulf coast light to fresh north to
northeast and on the lower lakes fresh to
brisk westerly.
Steamers departing today for European
ports will have brisk westerly winds and
clearing weather to the Grand Banks.
The following heavy precipitation I'm
inchcs) has been reported during the past
twenty-four hours: Eastport. Ito; Port
land. Me-, 1.66; New York, 1.2S; Concord,
LAG; Nantucket. 1.O2; Los Angeles. 1.34
Note-The display OF storm warnings on
Lakes Superior. Michigan and Huron for
cennber 10. They will be discontinued on
Lakes Erie and Ontario a the close of De-
nernher 1000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-27
WESTERN LEAGUE
 WILL SELL OUT
CONFERENCES IN NEW YORK IN. pIcATE THAT MAGNETS WILL TURN OVER EVERYTHING TO THE AMERICAN LEAGUE.

New York, October 26.-The main ob- ject of the members of the national board of the National Association of Profess slonal Baseball Leagues in remaining in New York after the annual meeting of the association had been adjourned be- came apparent today when number of conferences were held between the mem bers of the board and the principal back CTS of the Western league and the Amer ican association. Presidents Prince of Columbus and Watkins of Indianapolis of the American association were in con- ference with members of the board near ly all day. In the evening they were joined by President vanbrunt of the St. Joseph club. of the Western league. Mir vanbrunt is the moneyed man of this league, and has advanced the largest part of the finances for the carrying out of the war that has proven disastrous to both the Western league and the Ameri- can association during the past season.
 The scheme for the adjustment of the difficulties as mapped out tonight calls for the withdrawal of the Western league clubs in both Kansas City and Milwaukee and the turning over of these two cities to the American association. At the same time promoters of the Western league teams in these two cities may be given any interest In the American aSso- citation teams or they may be rewarded financially outright.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-27
TELLS OF CHURCH WORK.
pr. Hanburn Relates Experiences and
 Success in Porto Rico.

New York, October 26-The Right Rev. James H. Hanburn, bishop of Porto Rico, at St Bartholomew's Episcopal church today told in an informal way of his work on the island. He said in part:
 "At Ponce we have church. For many years it was the only Protestant church in any of the Spanish possessions. In 1898 the American troops came to the city. and among them were several loyal sons of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew. They went in. swept the church and garnished it, rang the bell and held the first ser vice which had been held in the church for years.
 Several miles from Ponce, on a little island. we have another church. The rec tor Is a black man, but he is well edu- cated and has great influence with his people. For the last three years this good man has been totally blind He has spent his whole life there. and he asks that another man be sent and that he receive $500 year so that he may re- main and be of what assistance ne can.
 "In San Juan we are now erecting a church that will cost $15000. have $10 GOO toward that
 The bishop dwelt at some length on the temptations which surround young men who have gone to Porto Rico from the United States. He said that to de any effective work among them he must have parish houses in the larger towns
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-27
ROYAL FAMILY
 OFFERS THANKS
KING EDWARD ACCOMPANIED BY QUEEN AND PRINCE OF WALES WORSHIP IN ST. PAuL's-THE WEATHER WAS RAINY.

London, October 26.-The last ceremonies connected with the inauguration of the reign of King Edward VII, occurred to- day when the King accompanied by Queen Alexandra, the Prince of Wales and a1- most all the members of the royal fam fly, drove to the St. Pauls cathedral and offered up thanks for the recovery of his health which had enabled him to be crowned.
 The weather was rainy and small crowds marked the royal progress through the metropolis. At Temple Bar, the loru mayor of London and the corporation, Tn bedraggled robes, met the King and es- corted him to the cathedral In the nave of St. Paul's were gathered several thous- and persons. including Premier Balfour, leading members of the nobility, almost all the members of the cabinet. and the foreign ambassadors to Great Britain, among whom was MT. Choate. The honor able artillery company formed an impos- ing line; the members wore their busbies and corried fixed bayonets- Before the services were over soYt.zl of the artii- lerymen had tainted as a result of long standing.
 r of London, the Rt. Rev. Arthur Ingram, escorted the King and Queen to the throne under the reredos. There was a full choral service of thanksgiving. fol- lowed by a sermon by the Bishop Of London, who laid stress upon the fact that this was the second time in his majesty's life that he had entered St. Paurs to give thanks for his recovery from a dangerous illness. At the con clusion of the sermon the tedeum was sung heartily.
 The royal party then returned to Buck ingham palace and were well greeted on the way wherever the crowds were large enough to raise a cheer. In spite of the rains, King Edward ordered that the car riages be kept open and Queen Alexandra bowed and smiled from behind small umbrella.
 The scene at St. Paul's was more bril- liant than devotional. All the officials present wore their uniforms and their decorations creating a blaze of color seldom seen in the cathedral. King Ed ward was dressed in the uniform Of a field marshal and wore the decoration of the Order of the Garter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-27
Mrs. Chamberlain VIII Go
WAS KILLED ON STAGE.
Coroner Holds Inquest on Body oi
 John VoIkman a Barber.

Cold Spring Harbor, N. r., October 26.- The coroner today held an inquest on the body of John Volkman, barber who was accidentally shot and killed last night on the stage of Thespian Hall by Charles Meinel, of a company which had been giving two weeks show in con- nection with the sale of a medicine. One of the star features of the show was Meinel's feat of shooting an apple from the head of any person who would volun- teer to stand up and allow the apple to have his head for a resting place.
 Volkman had offered to allow the apple to be placed on his head. Meinel was not shooting we'll, having missed a card tar- get short time before the barber came on the stage. When the apple was placed on Volkman's head Meinel began shoot ing at a distance of about twenty feet. The first two shots failed to hit either the apple or the man but the third struck Volkman in the forehead and he dropped to the stage and died within an hour. Meinel was arrested and held for a hear ing on a charge of manslaughter.
 Volkman was IS years of age and has a father and mother, who live in Germany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-27
Beautiful Token of Esteem from
 Foreign Miners
MAKES 4 PRETTY RESPONSE
Says He Looks Forward to the Time When Strikes Will be No More. Starts on His Trip to
 Washington.

wilkesbarre, Pa, October 26-President Mitchell was in conference with District Presidents Nichols. Duffy and Fahy for several hours today. He outlined his case as he will present 1t to the board of arbitration in behalf of the miners. and 1t received the approval of the district presidents.
 This afternoon President Mitchell was presented with a gold badge and gold watch by the Polish. Lithuanian and Slavish members of the United Mine Workers. The badge bears the monogram U. M.'' in diamonds, just underneath the bar containing the pin by which 1t is fastened to the coat lapel. Below this is the button of the United Mine Workers of America, from which hangs a pendant "a tiny pick and shovel, with a miners lamp in the center, underneath which is a medallion. The seal of the organization in the center Is in the form of breaker boy standing in the midst of a bank of coal. The presentation took place at President Mitchelrs headquarters and a large crowd listened to the speeches of presentation and acceptance.
 Mitchell Makes Speech.
 MT. Mitchell, in the course of his re- marks, said:
 These gifts will ever remind me of the duty owe to the great army of workers who have reposed confidence in me and followed my leadership during the trying times.
 T shall regard 1t a great favor if you will express to the Polish, Lithuanian and Slovenian people my gratitude for the confidence they have so freely gwen me. I beg you to say to them that my highest ambition shall be to promote the welfare and advance the interests of all the men and women in their labor for a livelihood.
 T look forward to the time when strikes shall be no more; when peace and justice and right shall be secured for those who toll; when labor and capi- tai, each recognizing its rights and obli- gations to society, shall work in harmony for the common welfare or our country and the general good of all our people.
 "Gentlemen, I thank you with all my heart. cannot express my feelings to you properly at this time"
 Others Spoke.
 District Presidents Nichols. Duffy ana Fahy and other leaders, also made brief addresses.
 Shortly before o'clock Mir. Mitchell left headquarters for the Lehigh Valley depot He was accompanied to the sta tion by a large and enthusiastic crowd, and when he boarded the train he was cheered and wished God speed.
 movement is said to be on foot among the Polish, Lithuanian and Slavish min CTS to raise a large sum of money for MT. Mitchell
 A large force of men were at work to- day clearing up the mines for general resumption tomorrow. It is said nearly all the collieries are now in shape for work and that there will be heavy out put of coal tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-27
INDEX TO TODAY'S PAPER
The Weather.

The Weather. Washington, October 26-Following is the forecast for Alabama: Fair and cooler Monday and Tuesday; variable winds be- coming fresh northwest
 Page One. Democrats feel confident of winning congress. Griggs predicts success for CoIer. Mrs. Stanton, woman suffrag1St dead. John Mitchell presented with token. Strike commission in Washington today.
 Page Two. Many callers at local republican head quarters. Teachings of the Hebrews.
 Page Three. slss Conditions in Russia. General state news.
 Page Four. Editorial comment. Gossip heard in Hobbies of the local hotels.
 Page Five. Trades council protest against injunc- ton. United States inspector to investigate official activity" Second week of state fair begins.
 Page Six. Children's page.
 Page Seven. Saturdays local and foreign market re- ports.
 Page Eight. Interesting story of the Indians. Football game for next Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-27
wU TING FANG SELECTED.
Will Succeed sheng as connmissloneF
 of Treaties.

Pekin, October 26.-An edict has been issued appointing Minister Wu Ting Fang to succeed Sheng as commissioner of the new commercial treaties negotia- tions. Sheng resigned this q hce to bury his father, who died last Friday and to perform other filial duties.
 Sheng was formerly director of tele- graphs and railroads. He was also taotai of Shanghai during the period of the boxer uprising. He is said to be greatly disliked by foreigners and has been described as thoroughly unscrupu- lous and cunning. It had been rumored that the powers were opposed to Sheng' 8 holding the position he has just resigned, a post of the greatest importance in con nection with China.s foreign trade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-27
REPUBLICANS FEELING
 UNEASY OVER OUTCOME
Notwithstanding Polls of Various New York Newspapers Giving Re publican Majorlties Democrats
 Expect the Election of coIer.
BY PATTERSON sTEALEv.

Washington. October 26.-(SpeciaI)- Apathy about which there has been so much complaint among politicians, will cease to exist after today. The last week of the campaign will be rouser if the democratic and republican committees can make it so, and there are good pros poets that they will. Chairman Griggs and bis associates at democratic headquar- ters say tonight that they will win.
 The chairman has spent the day going over the reports from the SS9 congress- ional districts, and he will not give out his figures. He claims that when the votes are counted there will be enough demo- cratic members to organize the next house. The chairman returned from New
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-27
JOE CHAMBERLAIN
 WILL TAKE A TRIP
ENGLISH COLONIAL SECRETARY
 ANNOUNCES THAT HE WILL GO TO SOUTH AFRICA AND SETS
 POLITICAL TONGUES wAeeINe.

London. October 26.-The striking prece- dent to be established by Colonial secre- tary Chamberlain In visiting a colony during his term of office Is a subject of universal and approving comment this morning.
 The Daily Telegraph thinks this step will be the precursor of similar visits to Canada and Australia. Various references are made to the new diplomacy and the new statesmanship," as well as to the political aspects of the absence of the strongest minister at time when the government is passing through a critical phase of It's existence. There are also some hints that MT. Chamberlain will be glad to be absent during the akward dis cussions arising from the government s educational bill
 Mrs. Chamberlain Will Go.
 London, October 26.-The Times this morning says it understands that Mrs Chamberlain (who was Mary Endicott oi Salem, Mass.) will accompany her hus. band to South Africa, and that his son Austen, who is postmaster general. vii answer colonial office questions in parlia. ment during his fathers absence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-27
TO ORGANIZE THE VETERANS.
Gen. Dyrenforth Issues an Appeal 10
 All Those Who Fought.

Washington. October 26.-In general or der No. Gen. Robert St. George Dyren- forth, commander-in-chief of the United Veterans union, has issued an appeal to the union veterans of the civil war to organize into a brotherhood for mutual protection. He says that eligibility to membership in the order is now extended to every honorably discharged union vet eran of good record He says the defend CTS of the union should be a factor in the present day.
 The assertion Is made that there is now a vociferious demand in the newspapers that pensions shall be cut off, and in this connection General Dyrenforth sets out the necessity of organization, saying flor then acting politically as unit, irrespec- tive of mere partisan politics. only for those who are the practical friends of the veterans, the veterans will be tremend- ous force; they will be a power that can not be overlooked"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-27
REDMUND IN NEW YORK.
Was Introduced as Man Who Psralyz.
 ed House of Commons.

New York, October 26.-There was a large attendance at Carnegie hall tonight when reception was given to John E. Redmond, Edward Blake, John Dillon and Michael Davitt, the delegates from Ireland to the convention or the United Irish league w. Bourke Cochran was chairman of the meeting.
 MT. Redmond. whom MT. Cochran intro duced as ''the man who had paralyzed the house of commons. stated the grievances of the Irish people. Irish-Americans, he said. who had obtained some portion of the worlds goods, ought to d more than applaud the heroes who left the platrrom to face Imprisonment, disqualification and persecution. Messrs. Dillon. Davitt and Blake also spoke. A brief speech by John F. Finerty of Chicago, president of the league closed the meeting.