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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-30
Terminus Not Dependable.


Lincoln was once approached with a
scheme by some peacemakers who thought
they had hit upon means of ending the
trouble with the south. He listened with
patience. and said that. while 1t seemed
possible to bridge over the trouble between
the two sections, he had doubts about the
good faith of the confederacy in the trans
action. To illustrate his point. he told a
story Of churchman named Brown. who,
elected chairman of a committee to plan a
bridge over a dangerous stream. said his
friend Jones. an architect. could do the
work. Jones, when sent for. told the COM
mittee he could, If desired, build a bridge
from here to the internal regions. The
committee thought this remark sacrilegtous,
and said so, whereupon Brown, feeling that
Jones' reputation rested with him, arose
and said:
Gentlemen, I have known Mr.. Jones
some years, and have such faith In his
judgment ability and resources. that If he
said he could build a bridge to hades. I'd
believe him-but, gentlemen, I confess
might have some doubts about the security
Of the abutment on the other side"
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employees ORGANIZE.
Rumors of Trouble Among Gas Com
pany's Workmen.

There are rumors af1oat today to the eff
feet that trouble is brewing between the
employees and proprietors Of the Washing
ton Gas Light Company, which may de-
velop into matter of considerable concern
to the residents Of the city.
Forty-five Of the men employed in the gas
works of the company mentioned have just
organized themselves into union. At the
meeting Of the Central Labor Union last
evening delegates from the organization
were seated, and today the utilization Of the
new union with the American Federation
of Labor was perfected.
1t is stated by officials of the American
Federation of Labor that the men. through
their representatives, informed the officers
of the company of their organization yes
terday, whereupon, they say, the manager
of the gas concern discountenanced the
organization.
1t is understood that the men We're warm
ed that the company did not desire to en-
ploy men who were affiliated with labor
union and that those who wished to hold
their jobs would have to choose between
the new union and the requirements of the
company.
When seen by a Star reporter late this
afternoon in regard to the matter, Mr.. John
Leetch, general manager of the Washing
ton Gas Light Company, denied the report
that the company intended to discharge
the gas workers on account of their belong
ing to union.
He said the company has received several
notices from the men that they intended to
organize themselves, to which the company
has made answer that they have no objec-
ton to the men organizing.
Mr.. Leetch was corroborated in this
statement by three other officers of the COM
pany, who were at about the same
time this afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-30
Town Life in Kansas.
From the Atlantic,


The social life Of the towns is varied
The Kansan is by nature a Joiner" He
delights in grips and passwords. Lodges
camps. posts, consistories. temples, tribes
and communicates in bewildering array at
tract him. The state always wins in a
contest with other jurisdictions for mem
bership, for each citizen is willing to join
many orders. Husbands and wives are
alike eligible to membership in many of the
long list of assessment orders that flourish
and around the lodge rooms clusters large
part Of the social enjoyment Of many towns
In addition to furnishing a vast amount Of
insurance and benefits at what is yet an
absurdly low rate the regular sessions of
the lodges, the surprise parties, dances and
other features add to their good work.
Then. there are card clubs, literary clubs
women's declarations, balls and receptions
Dress suits are more common than they
were, even at the height Of the boom. and
gowns that would be satisfactory to the
wearer a thousand miles farther east are
the rule.
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HOWARD UNIVERSITY.
President Rankin Reports Students
Attending More Than Ever Before.

The report of President jeremiah E. Ran
kin of Howard University, submitted to the
Secretary of the Interior today, shows that
the aggregate attendance for the fiscal year
ended June 80, was greater than ever be-
fore. The students-SS4, exclusive of 60 in
the nurses training glassware from 40
different states and territories, and from
10 foreign countries.
Great progress was noted in every de-
partment.
The university expended during the year
about $500 for repairs of buildings. Of
which s., 600 was appropriated by Congress;
the appropriation of $500 for the law and
general library was expended under the
direction of the several faculties. one-half
going to the law department library and
the other half going to the general library.
The books were purchased from the lowest
bidder in each case.
The bids were all submitted to the Secre-
tary of the Interior and the purchas es
made by his authority; and the sum of $500
appropriated for chemical apparatus was
used by the professors of chemistry, physics
and natural history after submission of pro-
posals to the honorable Secretary of the
Interior. Nothing was expended from funds
granted by Congress, directly or Indirectly,
for the theological department
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INCREASE IN ESTIMATES.
Expected Cost of Rural Free Delivery
Service

The estimates for the rural free delivery
service for the next fiscal year, to be SUBJ
mitted to Congress, were finally framed yes
terday. They aggregate s12, G55, 800, net
increase Of IS, 1876 400 over the appropriation
made for the current year. The estimates
include the following items: Pay of letter
carriers s12. 900 600, an increase Of $780,
00O ten division superintendent at $500
each per annum, In place of seven special
agents in charge of divisions; four special
agents at 81. 800 each "a new grade); thirty
special agents. 81 900, an increase of fif-
teen In number; fifteen special agents at
s1.4OO; fifteen special agents at 81, 800 each;
fftysix route inspectors at $1,000, aggre-
eating SGT 200, q decrease of $21 600; per
diem for seyenty-nine special agents and
ffty-six route inspectors, increase of 81
per diem for route inspectors, total $3.50 600
increase $4,000; incidental expenses of d.
vision superintendent, special agents
route inspectors. livery hire, etc, $25, 600;
Incidental expenses, including letter boxes
furniture straps, badges, ETC., 5000. 600:
clerks In division headquarters, $51, 400.
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FOUNDING HOSPITAL.
Annual Report Of the Board Of Direc-
tors Submitted.

The annual report of the board Of di-
rectors of the Washington Hospital for
Foundlings for the fiscal year ended June
80 1902 submitted to the Secretary of the
Interior today, shows that the number re-
naming in the hospital June 80 1901, was
80; number received during the year, 81; re-
admitted, 2, making a total of 90. Adop-
lions during the year We're "a: transferred,
/: deaths. &c. making a total of g. The
number remaining June 80, 1902, was 80;
daily average during the year, 49,
OF the 30 deaths 26 were under six
months of age, 80 were under nine months,
were ten months and four were year Old
Continuing the report says: Owing to
stress of circumstances the board is again
compelled to ask assistance in obtaining
the continuance Of the annual appropria
ton of 5000 for the coming fiscal year.
I'VE have no endowment fund Our ex-
penses average nearly 5000 a year, and in
order to meet them are dependent aside
from the congressional appropriation, which
is used solely for maintenance upon the
yearly dues Of the members of the different
boards and of donations from friends of the
charity.
'Since the hospital was opened, in 1887,
there have been 1919 little ones adopted into
happy homes, where they will be trained
to become useful men and women. This we
consider to be our best and most satisfac-
tory work"
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NEW ORLEANS CAR STRIKE.
Police Guarding the Property Of Street
Railway Company.


NEW ORLEANS, September 30-Nearly
the entire police force of New Orleans was
concentrated this morning at the ArabeIla
barn Of the New Orleans Street Railway
Company, with the expectation that there
would be trouble when the company at
tempted to run it's cars on this the third
day Of the strike OF it's employees This
precaution was taken because most of thu
company's cars are kept in this barn and
are dispatched from there on their differ
ent routes.
It was ascertained, however that the
power connecting all but of the cir
cults In this barn with the outside lines
had been cut off. The railway people be-
lieve the supply wire was cut Sunday.
The cutting off of the power will not
prevent the running of cars in the lower
or business part Of the city. but IL any cars
are moved in other sections Of New Or
leans today the mule probably will furnish
the power. The electric linemen in the en-
ploy of the railway company who went out
on a sympathetic strike yesterday refuse
to locate the break In the supply wire or
repair 1t.
A mail car made a trip down Canal street
this morning with quantity Of mail mat
ter and many carriers and policemen
aboard.
Not passenger car has moved since 4
o'clock Sunday morning and, although ali
kinds and conditions of conveyances are
seen on the streets for the accommodation
OF the public. there is great Inconvenience.
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SECRETARY sHAws PLANS.
Will Be Worked Out in Detail on His
Return. From New York.

Secretary Shaw remained In New York
today, as did Mr.. Ridgely, the controller Of
the currency. Botn were taking further
notice of the monetary situation in New
York. They are expected to return romor-
row morning, when they will take up the
details Of the plans announced by Secretary
Shaw as having been decided upon by him
for the relief of the money market These
plans will have to be worked out here and
official announcement Of all the details
made later Controller Ridgeley was In
New York yesterday and left there last
night for Washington. He concluded to re-
turn to New York, and did SO early this
morning.
At the Treasury Department nothing Is
known of Secretary Shaws plans OF ex-
empting national banks from holding a re-
serve against deposits OF public money and
of his plan to accept state and municipal sa-
curities as security for public moneys de-
posted with national banks.
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ARMHST|cE AT RILEY
Weather Conditions Too Bad
for Mimic War.
CAMP SWEPT BY GALE
LAST NIGHT A TERROR TO THE
MEN.
The Russian Attache Here Alone En-
joyed It-Grand Review
This Afternoon.

FORT RILEY, Kan, September 30.-Last
nights heavy storm placed the grounds in
such a wretched condition for field maneu-
vers that late last night General Bates de-
cided to call off the program for the day.
Instead of the maneuvers originally sched-
uled for the day, it was decided to hold
general review later in the day In honor of
Assistant Secretary of War Sanger and
Brigadier General Carter, acting adjutant
general of the army, and Governor Stanley
of Kansas. The attack on the convoy,
which was to have been the feature of the
day, was postponed until tomorrow. This
morning was occupied by general discus
sion of the military problems that already
have been worked out
Yesterdays Battle Discussed.
The commanding officers of the opposing
forces in each one of the maneuvers read
his report, the umpire's report was read.
and general explanations and a discussion
followed.
The lyceum was conducted for the benefit
of the National Guard officers, who were
given every facility to acquires all possible
information.
The storm which swept over Fort Riley
last night was one of the most severe that
has been experienced here for several years.
The wind blew bowling gale, the rain
fell in torrents and the cold was intense
Some of the National Guard companies that
arrived during the latter part of the evening
came in without equipage Of any kind, and
but for the efforts of Capt. c. B. Baker,
the camp quartermaster, many OF them
would have Jared badly. Capt. Baker, with
his assistants. labored in the storm uptil
long after midnight and would not leave
until everything possible had been done.
The quartermasters department has looked
after the comfort of the members of the
National Guard with the same assiduity
that has been employed by Gen. Bates. his
staff officers and the military umpires in
rounding out their military education.
Arrival Of Col. Raspopopof.
Lieut. Col. Raspopopoff, the Russian mill
tary attaohe, arrived last night In the worst
of the storm He is a soldier who has seen
much service and at once gave evidence
of his intention to see the bright side Of
things. He looked around the camp as
well as he could, and in the intense dark
ness his vision might possibly extend ten
feet, turned his face toward the leaky
Clouds and said: This is fine; this is bee
you-tee-ful. 1t is always nice to come to
camp in rain
An infantry captain who heard him
marked:
"A man who can say that a night like
this and not choke on 1t is all right
Commissary General Weston has also ar
rived at the camp.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-30
THE GAS STANDARD.
Reduction to Twenty-Five Candle
Power Subject Of a Report,

SsSNASSASAA w "VASy wv SoAu1S
Power Subject of Report.
Since the reduction by Congress of the
standard Of candle power of the gas fur
nished in the District from 25 to % candles
the Commissioners have received weekly
reports from the Office of the inspector of
gas and meters as to the quality of the illu-
minant. In reporting for the week ending
September II Bernard Waters acting in
spector. states that the candle power was
22.71, as against 27.34 candles at this time
last year. The rebellion from the high can
die power of 1901 to that Of 19024.63 can
dles-can be readily noticed by consumers.
the report declares. and the office Is pre-
pared, therefore, to receive many COM
plants during the fall and winter.
Inspector Waters has forwarded to the
Commissioners a letter received by him
from John Leetch, manager Of the Wash
ington Gas Light Company, in which he
states that all individual complaints Of poor
light received at the gas Office are promptly
attended to. Mr. Leetch says, further. the
company is always glad to do anything in
its power to remedy any trouble which may
be experienced by its customers.
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MR.. ROOT WILL NOT RETIRE.
Secretary Of War Denies the Rumor in
New York

A dispatch from New York last night
says: Secretary of War Elihu Root arrived
in this city tonight. In answer to a ques-
ton as to whether there was any truth in
a rumor that he intended to leave the cabi-
net the Secretary said:
1.-The rumors about my retirement are fall
lacious. / have given the matter no consid-
Grafton, and do not intend to retire. When
] do decide to do so there will be no ru-
mors. will simply resign, and that will be
ell, and the public will know all about It,"
Secretary Root will return to Washington
tomorrow afternoon.
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setta lawson who gave a rehearsal of the
p pttss OF the convention, which she
attended as a delegate from this citv
AT REST IN ARLINGTON.
Funeral Of Sidney L. Wilson Occurs
This Afternoon

The funeral Of Mr.. Sidney L. Wilson late
pension agent, took place from his late
home 2l21 N street northwest, this after
noon. Services were held at ST. Margaret.s
r. +. Church. Rev. DIR. Herbert Scott
Smith of st. Margaret's officiated and was
assisted by Rev. Dr. Williams of Trinity
Church. The interment will be at Arlington
this afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-30
Encampment Fair and Bazaar.

There was a large crowd at the Tenth
Street Colored Baptist Church last night In
attendance on the encampment fair and
bazaar and the echo meeting OF the late
national Baptist convention. held at Bir-
mingham, Ala. The church was handsome
ly decorated. and special music was fur
nished for the occasion. Rev. A. j. Tyler
OF McKeesport, Pa. presided. The princi-
pal speaker Of the evening was Mrs Ro-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-30
GOLF At BROOKL|NE
Opening Of the Women's
Championship.
TURF WE'LL SOAKED
EXPECTED THAT QUALIFYING
SCORES WILL BE HIGH.
Mrs. F. W. Batchelder Of Weston the
First to Drive
Off.
THAT QUALIFYING
SCORES WILL BE HIGH.

BROOKLINE, Mass, September 3O.-Thc
conditions for good golf and low scores
were not particularly bright when the first
of the forty odd pairs of female golfers
started today in qualifying round Of
eighteen holes in the annual women's ma
tional golf championship. The weather was
dull and lowering, and while no rain fell
during the early part of the day the turf
was well soaked from the downpours Of
previous days and a dozen or more of the
early starters who came out for little
preliminary exercise succeeded in getting
but little roll from their drives.
Before the start it was predicted that no
players would succeed under prevailing
conditions in making a score Of less than
ninety, while it was thought that lis or
perhaps 100 would qualify for the match
play Of tomorrow. Under the rules the
thirty-tWo best scores of the day were to
continue at match play, and with an entry
list of nearly ninety the preliminary COM
petition was very keen.
Mrs. Batchelder Drives Off.
Mrs F. w. Batchelder of the Weston
Golf Club, Weston, Mass, was the first to
drive off. Mrs. H. A. Lewis, Philadelphia
Cricket Club. was her competitor. Both
started with fair drives arssa.
The next couple weref Miss Elizabeth G.
Pousland, Salem 9eMass) Golf Club, and
Miss E. N. Lockwood Of the Lexington
(Mass.) Golf Club. 2 Each made grand
drives Of 16O to 40 yards. They were fol-
lowed by Mrs Abb. Cobb of the Newton
(Mass) Golf Club and Miss Katherine w.
Harley of the Fall River (Mass.) Golf Club.
Mrs. Eliot Rogers Of the Edgeworth Golf
Club, Pittsburg, Pa, q and Mrs. T. c.
Thatcher of the Brookiine Country Club fol-
lowed Miss Cobb and Miss Harley
Miss MARY B. Adams Of the Wollaston Golf
Club. She played M. p. Patterson of the
Edgewater Golf Club, Chicago. Both drove
off well and were on sthe green in four.
Miss Adams overran the hole and made a
seven to Miss Patterson's six.
All the players found the grounds very
soggy and the greens very slow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-30
Resolutions Of Sympathy.

At the meeting of the Baptist Ministers
Union held yesterday morning resolutions
OF sympathy were adopted for the families
of the persons killed In the panic at Bir-
mingham. Ala. recently. during the TWEEN
ty-third annual convention Of the National
Baptist Association, held at that place.
The meeting was presided over by Rev. ].
T. Clark. the president
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-30
American Theosophical Society.

CHICAGO. September 30-The seven
teenth annual convention Of the American
section Of the Theosophical Society closed
last night with an address on Steps to
First Hand knowledge" by Charles W..
Leadbeater of London. Members Of the
new executive committee OF education are
Mrs Kate, Burlington; Davis, Boston; A
G. Norwood, Toronto: A. Burnett. Chicago;
Mrs L. J. Hotalling, San Francisco, and
Alexander Fullerton, New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-30
Workmen Go ON striks.

The members of the Wood, Wire and Net
al Lathers Union employed by Contractor
Frank Duhay in the erection Of building
at the corner Of 18th and L streets north
west, 1t is said. went on q strike this morn
ing. A difference of opinion a. to how
certain work should be done - ALLEGED TO
have been the sanse ~ 80 trouble,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-30
USE OF OIL AS FUEL.
Installing Company Ready and In
crease Of Storage Limit Expected.

From the New York Tribune.
Oil as substitute for coal has been used
extensively for years on the Pacific coast.
and in the last year 1t Is said to have taken
the place of coal In 2,000 homes in San
Francisco. 1t is proposed to introduce the
use of oil as a substitute for coal in the
homes of New Workers company formed
for the purpose will begin operations next
week. saf
The oil used in San Francisco for locomo-
tives. steamboats, and restaurants Is the
crude oil. as 1t comes out Of the earth. The
oil used for the houses in San Francisco is
the result Of distillation after the light
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-30
Frisco Track Reopened.

SAN FRANCISCO. September S0.-The
board of supervisors has passed an ordi-
nance permitting the reopening OF Ingle-
side race track in this city. The track has
been closed for some years. C1ergymen and
the civic association fought the passage OF
the bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-30
Leaves Of Absence Granted.

Leaves OF absence have been granted az
follows: Capt. VIM. H. Simons, 9th Infan
try. for two months; Capt. Albert Laws.
oath Infantry. for two months; First Lieu
tenant VIM. F. Nesbitt, 9th Infantry, for
three months.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-11-28

cashier Of the national institution
The enterprise is regarded in Du-
luth az one Of the signs Of the times,
in the assurances Of new and
larger prosperity for that city. Vir-S
GINA has been built up very sub
stantially since the fire Of a few
years ago, but things have been
quiet there for some time. 49,
The closing months of the pres
ent year hold more of promise for
the place than at any previous time.
in its history. The Duluth, Vir-
ginia & Rainy Lake road is to be
completed through from Virginia
to Koochiching next year. aud a
sawnill and sash and door factory
are to be built at Virginia.
i Few mines are to- be opened and
two that have been idle are to re-
sumo operations. Projects are be-
ing worked out which will. it is
expected, double the population of
the place.-News Tribune.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-11-28

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u i
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