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CENTRAL LABOR UNION.
Plumbers Organization Denied Rein
statement-Oth Business.


The weekly meeting Of the Central Labor
Union was held last evening at Typograph-
ical Temple, delegates from sixty-three
unions being present. The gas workers
formerly employed by the Washington Gas
Light Company reported that the members
of their union who were re-employed about
week ago have been discharged, and that
only seven have been retained The dele
gates allege that they rturned to work I'M
der the impression that they would be re-
tanned, they were informed that Mr.
assured a committee of the Central Labor
Union that there would be no objection to
the men belonging to union.
At the request Of the gas workers the
matter was referred to the grievance COM
mittee of the central body, who will confer
with Mr.. Mclean and endeavor to have the
discharged men reinstated.
A resolution to admit the recently ex-
PEELED plumbers union to representation in
the central body was tabled without dis
cussion.
Washington Lodge of Machinists stated
that the organization recently decided to
demand an edght-hour work day for all ma
ohinists employed in the contract shops In
the city, and that the proposition would be
submitted to the employers in the near fu-
ture. AT the request of the ma chinists a
committee of the central body was appoint
ed to cooperate with COMMITTEES ap-
pointed by their union to confer with the
various local firms relative to the matter.
The committee appointed to collect funds
strike reported that 8, 900 had been for
warded to Secretary Wilson of the mine
workers associat ton besides a considera bile
quantity of food and clothing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-18

Washington, Md, are the steam launches
Col. Hamilton and the Lieut.. F. B. Crosby,
The first named boat has been in service at
daily trips to Alexandria with the families
Of the officers aboard. She Is now lying at
the harbor office wharf for repairs, and
when completed will be sent to one of the
forts on the Delaware. The Lieut.. Crosby,
the successor of the Col. Hamilton at Fort
Washington, came here from Fort Dupont,
on the Delaware river, about two weeks
ago. She Is named for a gallant officer of
the army. and is a fine, speedy little craft.
Her length IS about forty feet. and two
trips are made by her daily from the fort
to Alexandria, ana in all probability her
route will be extended to this city. She is
differed and manned entirely by the SOL
diers from Fort Washington, who have
proven themselves good sailors as well
soldiers
Belongs to Naval Proving Grounds.
The steam launch Santa Barbara is the
tender of the naval proving grounds at In
dian Head, and is frequent visitor to this
city with the officers from that naval post.
She has the distinction of being the fastest
launch on the Potomac, and is a pretty
vessel.
Then there is the Earbor police boat Wig
liant. She is a government vessel, but does
duty for the city policing the river and har-
Dor and looking after the shipping of the
city. Her work under Commodore Sutton
is too well known to need extended descrip.
ton.
While these are all the government ves-
sells having headquarters here, many others
are such frequent visitors az to be almost
stationed at this city In this list are the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-18
Band Concert at Berwyn.

The Riverdale Cornet Band gave a de-
lightful concert at the Berwyn Gymnasium
Monday evening. The program included
Under the Double Eagle march, band:
address. DR.. s. NJ. Mcmillan, manager of
the band; Il Must a Been a Dreaming"
two-step, band; The Spanish Duel" reci-
tation, Mr.. Percy Bowen; Il Love Thee"
soprano solo, Miss Stella Matson, with VIC
lin and piano accompaniment: Greeting"
march, band; Sweet Home of the Angels"
flute solo, Mr.. W. B. Severe, piano accom-
pianist, Mrs. Severe; violin solo, Mr.. ]. W.
Babcock, piano accompanist. Mrs. Burr
hus; American Favorite." march, band;
When the Frost Is On the Pumpkin" etc.
recitation, Mr. Percy Bowen; Hail Column
bia," march finale, band.
The program was considerably length
ened, the appreciative audience encoring
every number. The proceeds were devoted
to the uniform fund for the band.
The Riverdale Band has been in existence
but little over one year, and has made re-
markable progress. Mr.. Jos. A. Blundon is
president; DR.. s. M. Mcmillan, general man
ager; Mr.. John M. Hanford, secretary: Mr..
F. A. Preston treasurer. and Mr.. Harry
Gulickson, musical director.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-18

rest the defendant, attach his property and
raise the mischief generally, and that, too,
without giving any security for costs or
PENDANT.
This mode of procedure-down the tobog-
gan of which Signor MascagnI has glided
swiftly-is utterly inexcusable, unjust and
ofttimes highly yexatious. A man of high
repute may often. through the operation of
this mode of procedure, be cast into Jail,
ana II In financial straits, though utterly
devoid OF any criminal intent, may be COM
PEELED to seek relief from the cruel sutton
through the aid Of the poor debtors court.
But this is not all. For aside from the dis
grace OF his arrest, he may have his bust
ness tied up by attachment proceedings.
and perhaps lose his commercial credit be-
sides. And yet he has no certain mode of
relief against plaintiff where the latter
fails to sustain his complaint
Gen; BENJAMIN f. Butler. when younger
than he was as Washington knew him well,
once proved the efficacy of the alta chment
feature OF the ordinary writ by attaching
the water wheel in the defendants mill
concern.
In New York and other states which have
an enlightened mode Of procedure In civil
actions. plaintiff who wishes to arrest
give bonds to indemnify the latter for any
damages he may sustain through the plain
tins acts, or in case the plaintiff fails to
prove his allegations
~N1iothSi tCaiO VI q pfdCtiCS mas
prevailed in the bay state. A few wears
ago l went into court in Cambridge right
under the shadow Of old Harvard. A IA
nous murder trial was in progress, in
which Ex-Governor John D. Long late Sec
rotary OF the Navy, was leading counsel for
the prtsoner-a young man accused OF
drowning young girl in the Mystic river.
The usual force employed In such proceed
ings-judges. jury. sheriff. clerk. crier, law
yers. assistants, knights. retainers, etc.
were all there, and In their accustomed
places as In civilized countries.
But 10. and behold! Just at the end or
the bar stood large steel cage, securely
oolted and locked. and within it sat the
accused. handsome. refined, well-educated
gentleman, for all the world like a wild
beast on exhibition In a managerie at SO
and 70 cents head. had lived long In
the old commonwealth and had often heard
OF such things, but / gazed at this strange
spectacle a long time before I could realize
that sat under the protecting asgis of the
euil Hall and the gilded dome Of the ancient
state house. And involuntarily exclaimed,
with the doubling lord OF Samaria;
IF God would make windows In heaven,
might this thing BEL"
Another absurd and harsh practice that
stiil prevails In the courts Of the bay
state Is the rule which compels a witness
however old or decrepit, to stand I'D while
giving his evidence before the jury. The
practice still prevails in England I believe
but is very absurd and senseless, and is
an object of curious veneration.
massachusetts,, which has set the leayen
OF reform at work in almost every sphere
attempt to place her laws Of civil procedure
upon modern. intelligent and equitable
basis. MascagnPs case ought to set the
ieaven at work GEORGE A. BENFAM
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to duty here. The Mercedes Is q beautiful
boat, being finished in the most elegant
manner. She Is built, 1t Is said, of teak
wood and has a speed of about ten ndles
an hour. Capt Carpenter. her commander,
and her engineer, Michael Dugan, take
great pride in their boat and keep her in
spotless order. She has her headquarters
at the harbor office wharf, with the police
boat Vigilant.
The Kearney.
The u. s. A. quartermasters department
lighter Kearney Is another army craft. She
saw service in Cuban waters during the
entire time of the American occupation of
that island, and on the withdrawal of our
troops was sent to this city. Coming up
the coast she had narrow escape from
laundering, being picked up in water
logged condition by the United States col
lier Leonidas and towed into Norfolk.
She is now doing duty with the engin-
neers' battalion of the army at Washing
ton barracks and is used to transport the
soldiers to and from Fort Foote, Md. She
was formerly the American steamship Bes-
sic OF New York. Capt. s. B. Davis Is her
commander.
Another army craft Is the launch Neva,
chief Of engineers in charge of the Poto-
mac river and the defenses of Washington.
She Is a little craft of less than twelve
tons burden and was purchased by the en-
gineer's office in 1890. She Is used by the
army engineers in their inspection tours
Of the work on the Potomac and at the
army posts on the river. Capt. Bell is her
commander and Samuel Johnson has
charge of her engines.
Fort Washington Launches.
Attached to the artillery station at Fort
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-18
GOVERNOR HUNT.
His Administration in Porto Rico
Highly Praised.

Now that the elections are over and the
successful candidates have been felicitated
We want to congratulate and thank one
who has done more for the advancement of
Porto Rico than any other living man-wil-
liam Fl. Hunt.
In June, 1900. he arrived at San Juan en-
tering at once upon his duties as secretary
When the executive council was organized
not many days thereafter, he was chosen
its president. From that time until the
18th of September OF last year. when he
became governor, he was the constant adj
wiser of Governor Allen and acted in his
stead during his absences
For more than a year he has been the
islands chief executive, the choice of two
Presidents of the United States. In these
two years and a half he has given to the
island the full benefit of his large expe-
rience In legislative work, of his judicial
training and legal mind. Without stint he
has given his advice and suggestions, al
ways the best. when asked and when
needed With patience and solicitude. with
out thought of his personal comfort or his
health, he has rectif1ed wrongs. instituted
reforms led the people steadily forward at
a pace not so fast that the road would have
to be travelled again or its lessons relearned,
but with never a step backward.
In his counseis and actions, always wise
and just, planned with study and care.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-18
Mascagni's Troubles.
the Editor of The Evening Star:

10 Inc Euit0r OF The Evening Star:
The troubles which have overtaken Signor
Mascagni are, in a measure. due to the
archaic modes OF procedure which still pre-
vail in the commonwealth of Massachusetts.
There is not. believe. state In the Union.
outside Of New England, that still preserves
such an execrable. mode of procedure In
civil actions as Massachusetts, Under the
form of procedure still In vogue-a relic Of
barbarian days in old Engiand-any sutton
person who can be found" or can be
served with process within the state. may
bring an action and on the same writ ar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-18
LAUREL NEWS.
Funeral Services Over Remains Of Mrs.
Browning and Mrs. Mallonee.
ial Correspondence of The Evening Star.


LAUREL, Md. November IT, 1902.
Funeral services were held this morning
al 1870 o'clock in the Laurel Presbyterian
Church, Rev. A. E. Baker, pastor. ofiiciat
ing, over the remains of Mrs Mary w
Browning. widow of John w. Brown
ing, who died at her home in Laurel
Friday evening last, after a short illness,
aged sixty-nine years. The interment was
made in Ivy Hill cemetery here. Mrs.
Browning's two daughters, Mss Katie
Browning and Mrs. Ella Crainer, survive
her.
Services were held yesterday afternoon
at st. Marys Catholic Church of Laurel,
Rev. Father F. P. Mackall, rector. oficiat-
ing, over the remains of Mrs Margaret A
Mauonee. wife of Mr.. Leonard ]. Mallonee,
who died Friday evening last in Baltimore,
after a brief Illness. The interment was
made at Laurel.
An exciting and well-played game of foot
ball was played on the local grtdiron last
Saturday, when the local season was lnau-
gurated. The Laurel team had as oppo-
nents the second team of the Maryland
Agricultural College OF College Park, and
Of weight, the visitors kept the score down
to IL to o. The first touchdown was made
In the first half by the heavy mass plays
about the visitors left But few seconds
OoLoac kAtliO was S<uf6Q I0T INC lEaiA " MI
Cullough. left halfback for the locals, was
pushed over the line On the punt out the
ball was allowed 10 fall to the ground with
out an endeavor being made to make n
fair catch Laurel added another touch
down to its score In the second half. e. Lit
tie. fmiback, being thrown through the
line for the touchdown, Merson kicking a
pretty goal. Most Of the playing was down
In the visitors territory. and at no time OF
the game was the Laurel goal in danger.
The lineup was az follows: Laurels-H
Fisher. left end; A. FIesters ieft tackle; w.
Lanahan. left guard: ssimonds. center; F.
-Shaffer, right guard; lsDo Hamilton and
Han right tackle; w. Feige, right end: W.
Fiester. quarter and -seaptain; c. McCul-
lough, left halfback: Little. fuiiback; c.
Merson. right halfbaek. ECollege-Crone
right end and captaina Towner and Caul,
right tackle: Albritten, right guard; Bay
center; Goddard. left guard; Horner. left
tacklet Mackall left end, Grason, right
haifback; Street, full Back, and Biser, left
halfback. -T
Mai Simons of College refereed. and Mr..
7 A-s Gray umpired the game. Lieut..
Cairnss was timekeeper, and Cockey and
Hall nnesmen.
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never launched with undue haste, he has
always been sure of their benefits before
enacting them, and success. advantage and
profit to Porto Rico and her people have
ever been their results.
IN time, Governor Hunt, your name will
here be reVered, for a people sooner or
later give recognition to a brave, pure
champion; but wish you TO know that
there are those here who appreciate and
applaud now the work you are doing, and
we are thankful that Porto Rico is blessed
in having the guidance, in this critical pc
riod of her history, of such a wise able and
honorable man as you, sir, have shown
yourself to be.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-18
Conferences of. Daughters.

Arrangements have been made for con-
ference Of all the chapters, Daughters of
the American Revolution at the New VIII
lard Hotel Friday next. There will be a
morning, afternoon and night session. Mrs.
Charles w. Fairbanks, national president,
viii make address. The Minute Men
viii escort the officers 10 the hall at 8
o'clock, the New Willard Orchestra playing
''The Stars and Stripes Forever" The
meetings will be open to the public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-18
Forfeit SIS Each.

William Lowery and Charles Counsel,
each about eighteen years Of age, forfeited
So collateral each in the Police Court this
morning on a charge of ARRAY. Bicycle
Policeman Dent required them to leave
that amount of collateral at the fifth pre-
cinct yesterday afternoon for INDUCING in
hsttc encounter on vacant lot in South
east Washington several days ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-18
Annual Election of Officers.

The annual meeting and election of the
Perpetual Building Association was held
last evening, which was the twenty-frst
anniversary of the association The assets
were reported at over 50. 800, 900 AS organ
lied for the ensuing year. the management
consists of Andrew Glass president: Solo
mon Carr, vice president; John Cook, Sec
rotary treasur Charles F. Benjamin, at
torney, and VIM P. Seville. C. Bankee
Brookes. VIM. R. Hiilyer, F. J. Dieudonnie,
H. H TwombIy, Lewis Abraham, James
Berry and George Wright, directors.
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ARE STATIONED HERE
Boats Belonging to the Army
and Navy.
STEAMERS, LAUNCHES
THE MERCEDES A RELIC OF THE
SPANISH WAR.
Vessel on Which Famous Maine Court
Of Inquiry Was Held-The
Presidents Yacht.

There are now over dozen vessels owned
by the government doing duty on the Po-
tomac and whose crews are on the de-
partmental pay rolls. In this fleet are
steamships built to brave ocean storms. and
little launches, tenders to the different
branches of the army and navy. First IN
point of size Is the beautiful steam yacht
Mayaower, now known as the Presidents
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-18
Catarrh aimt
More Lives are Blighted by
Catarrh than by All
Other Diseases.

IF THERE IS A HINT OF CATARRH faint
Apply Dr. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder without De-
lay II Will save you suffering heal you quickly.
whether you have been slave one month or fifty
years. II relieves cold I'm the head and catarrhal
headache In ten minutes The Hon. David Mills,
Minister Of Justice for the Dominion Of Canada,
indorses 1t.
Ten Cents buys DR.. Agnew's
Liver Piils-the best.
Sold by +. s. WILLIAMS. eth and r SITS. %
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-18
Mrs. Stanton wills Hsr Brain.

dispatch from Ithaca. N. T., says the
announcement has been made at Cornell
University that the late Mrs. Elizabeth
Cady Stanton, the well-known woman suf-
fragist, willed her brain to DR.. Burt G..
Wilder. the noted neurologist OF the Cor
nell faculty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-18
Relic Of the Spanish War.

The little steam launch Mercedes, the
tender Of the War Department. is a vessel
with history. Built at an English ship
yard. she was one of the launches of the
Spanish cruiser Rena Mercedes, sunk by
the Spanish in the narrow entrance to
santiago bay. She was among the spoils
OF war captured at the time, and. after be-
Ing overhauied and refitted, was assigned
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the Buying
Easy; NO
Notes, mo
Interest.

No doubt your home will
need some Frightening up
before Thanksgiving, and, if
so, the work should be COM
menced at once. We can
serve you best, because you
can get everything you need
here on easy weekly or
monthly payments. We can
carpet your floors for less
money than any one else in
town, for the reason that we
do the making, laying and
lining free, and make no
charge for the two or three
yards that are wasted in
matching figures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-18
THE KEARNEY.

John Roach of Chester, Pa, she has been on
duty here almost since launching, and Is
familiar sight as she moves rapidly along
the river, with the flag of the Secretary of
the Navy or some other high official OF the
government at her masthead.
She Is schooner rugged steel hull yacht
of 100 tons, and is 123 feet inches long, 20
feet wide and ~ feet deep. She carries one
or two small guns for saluting purposes.
Attached to the navy yard are the tugs
Triton and Tecumseh. employed in towing
the naval barges with newly butt guns
aboard to and from the naval proving
grounds at Indian Head, Md. They are
both fine vessels of their class, and before
being purchased by the navy were engaged
In mercantile towing upon the Atlantic
ocean. The Triton was formerly the tug
Douglas II. Thomas of Baltimore. She Is
an iron-hull vessel, and was built at Cam
den, N J.. in 1888 by John Dialogue e. Son.
Her length Is 90 feet inches and her speed
13 knots. The Tecumseh, one of the most
powerful tugs afioat, was formerly the tug
Edward Luckenbach Of New York and was
bought for the navy at the beginning OF the
Span!sh-American war. She was built at
Camden, N. j., by Dialogue in 1895 Her
tonnage Is $50 and her length SS1a feet.
Captain Isaacs commands the Triton and
Captain Mahoney the Tecumseh.
The L. s. s. Fern, now the practice YES
sci of the Naval Battalion, D. c. N. G.. lies
at the wharf foot Of o street sout Invest.
She was built for buoy tender, and saw
serves III tiidt CsspdCity lot many years.
She is now on the naval list, and Is historic
from the fact that aboard her was held the
celebrated naval court of inquiry that In
vestigated the blowing up of the battle ship
Maine in Havana harbor. She Is an old
wooden-huh vessel, built In 1871 and is
hardly seawortffy.
The Fern enjoys the distinction OF having
been the first United States naval vessel to
enter Havana harbor after the destruction
of the Maine.
The Oneida another Steam va,bk os a.
navy, now lying at the navy yard has been
doing duty as a practice ship for the Naval
Battalion. For the past four or five months
she has been under repairs, but Is now
nearly ready for service. She came into
the navy during the war Of '9s and was
formerly the steam yacht Aileen, and was
built at Bath. Me-. in 1896. She is steel
huh vessel of twelve knots speed and Is a
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Attached to the artillery staff
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-09-29

The big elephant in the parade Satur-
day was emblematical Of the feelings
of our friends, the enemy, before the
election, and the little, runty speci-
men was emblematical in anticipation
of their feelings the next day.
X \ X
Can you show us the hole through
which the prisoners escapedY' This
was the question: which was asked
Prisonkeeper Washer Sunday by a
number Of people, who have not yet
learned that the County jail and the
city prison are different institutions.
Bishop Dubs who has been presiding
at the U. B. conference is German
American. Despite his gray hairs he is
very up to date In his expressions. At
the session Sunday afternoon, in or
daining young minister, he trutioned
the young man against being aTtnted
with the big head" which, he s'id,
was sometimes the case with yosne
ministers
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-09-29
committee invited the brothers to the
banquet room, where they were enter
tained.
THE CHEyALIERs.

At the social session held on Wednes-
day evening, by Akron Castle No. l.,
there was very good attendance, in
spite of the inclement weather. A
light lunch WIS served, games were
played, and all present report having
very pleasant time. We can always
count on our Past Noble Chevalier
bringing his enormous appetite with
him on these occasions.
On next Wednesday evening the Es-
quire's degree will be conferred, and
we request all members Of the team
to be present TO assist in this work.
We are quite confident that the men,
bers who attend the meetings regu-
larly have noticed the increased inter-
est in our work, and we would ask
those who are not seen as frequently,
to attend on next Wednesday even
ing and we are sure they will be with
us very often thereafter. Come and
see for yourself.