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The Washington times., 1902-04-27

taxed in providing for its own services.
The. Rev. Mr.. Butler resigned and mis-
sionary, recently returned from China, the
Rev. E. W. Syle, took charge Of the work.
Then the interruption occurred which
made compulsory for the time being the
use of the house Of God for works Of
mercy. for. on the 1ith OF June. 1862
the building was fitted up as an army hos
pital This lasted for ten months. and 1t
must be allowed that this hospital was a
very bright and comfortable one
During this time OF enforced absence
from its regular place of worship, the
congregation was compelled to take ad-
vantage of the hospitality of others. meet
ing first in its old home. the City Hall.
and afterward In the Wesley Chapel.
cIed of an Episcopal congregation finding
shelter during the civil war under a
Methodist roof.
Dr.. Addison's Rectorship.
Brighter days followed, even before the
war was over. and the Rev. Robert J.
Keeling did more to counteract the loss
that had been incurred. When he resign
ed. in 1867, the Rev. Thomas G. Addison
undertook the charge. which he retained
until his death. His is nj me warmly re-
membered throughout the city, and cher
ished by his flock.
DR.. Addison occupied this position for
twenty-nine years. and during that time
his sturdy yet gentle character exerted
very wide influence. He was Jealous. lib
eral, and charitable to a marked degree,
so that his loss was severely fel:. After
the death OF DR.. Addison the parish was
for a time under the care of the Rev. A.
". Rich. In February, 1897. Rev. DR..
Richard =. Williams. the present rector,
assumed charge.
The communicates today number $50.
although there are 1000 members in the
parish. The Sunday SCHOOL attendance is
$50. The membership of the chapter Of
the c. A. !. l.. numbers twenty five. while
the Brotherhood of st. Andrew has a
of thirty.
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STEADY PROGRESS MADE
In AID OF THE BLIND
Interesting Reports Made at
Annual Association Meeting.
Treasury Added to Very Materially by
Work of Auxiliary Societies Re-
Gently Organized.

The annual meeting OF the Aid Associa-
tion for the Blind of the District of CO.
lumbia was held at 915 E Stret northwest.
There was large attendance.
The yearly reports Of officers and chair
men of committees were much appreciated
by all present. They showed the steady
progress made by the association in al,
its branches of work Through the efforts
Of the auxiliaries which have been or
ganized during the past year. to assist in
the work of the association. the treasury
has been added to very materially.
The officers board of directors who
have served durirg the past two years
The Washington times., 1902-04-27
CANADA WANTS TO KNOW.
Sir Wilfrid LaurieI However, Thinks
There Is Little Danger.

OTTAWA. April 26.-In Parliament last
night Mr.. Kaulbach called attention to
the report of the formation Of an Atlantic
shipping combine, which intended to ask
the United States Congress to change the
law so that foreign built vessels may be
brought under the American flag Another
object of the combine, according to the
report. was to draw trade from the Ca
madam ports by regulation of rates and
10 enforce their decision in this matter by
the purchase of n controlling interest in
Canadian railways.
Sir Wilfrid Laurier replied that he did
not think there was much danger at the
present time. IL Congress chose to pass
laws regarding American shipping he was
afraid this country was powerless to pre-
vent it. AS to the Canadian railways. he
thought that they would not be injured
and that Canada would be able to keep
them for herself.
The Washington times., 1902-04-27
TRINITY CHURCH TO CELEBRATE
SEVENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY

Bishop of Washington. celebrant and
preacher. Professional, hymn 491. Wes-
ley: Psalm "a (the Bishop and clergy
only; Gloria Patri." Kirkpatrick: hymn
304. Sullivan. "venite.' Kirkpatrick;
psalter, Psalms, 81. 122 1872; "Te Deum."
Calkin, in G: "Jubilate,' Wagner; introit.
Blessed is He That Cometh in the Name
OF the Lord: Hosanna in the Highest
(Matthew. .xxi:9, Tours. in C: communion
service, Tours in C: sermon hymn. 493.
Parker; offertory anthem, 20 Pray for the
Peace Of Jerusalem" Knox; communion
hymn. 22S. verses l and L. Monk: "Nunc
Dimittis." Whitney; reccssional, hymn
490. Havdn.
p. m.-Full choral service. Sunday
school celebration. Rev. Evan T. Ed
wards. NJ. A. preacher. Professional
hymn iS5 t250 in s. S. HymnaD, Williams;
Psalter. nineteenth selection. Psalm 14i.
Crotch: 'Magnificat," Barby: "Nunc
The Washington times., 1902-04-27

pearance as II is substantially today. The
old church building was sold to the trus-
tees OF the First Congregational Church.
The years that followed were in every
Way successful ones. DIR. Butler so much
endeared himself to everyone that. after
he had resigned as rector in 1854. he again
accepted the position in 1859. The inter-
val witnessed the rectorship of Rev.
George ID. Cummins. later the Bishop of
Kentucky and known especially for his
connection with the Reformed Episcopal
Church.
In July. 1859. the parish had for the
first time an assistant minister. the Rev.
Joseph Earnest. The church was then in
n vigorous condition, and had under its
care mission chapel.
Church Used for Army Hospital.
At the time of the civil war, not only
was the church unable to support the
mission, but its resources were severely
The Washington times., 1902-04-27
FLORENCE BURNS ALIBl.
Counsel Declines to State Whether He
Has Evidence or Not.

NEW YORK. April 26.-Foster L. Bac-
kus. counsel for Florence Burns. the
young woman who was suspected Of hav-
ing killed Walter s. Brooks on the night
OF February IA. at the Glen Island Hotel.
declined to say yesterday whether he had
obtained evidence that would establish an
alibi for his client.
According to rumor. William II. Mush-
lit. a special policeman employed by the
residents of Beverly Road. Fifteenth and
Sixteenth Streets. Flatbush. has written
a letter to Mr.. Backus. saying that on the
night Of the murder he saw Florence
Burns in front Of her home between and
9 o'clock in the evening.
The Washington times., 1902-04-27

brsinessalike relations between capital
and labor than in England. The power Of
unionism seemed to be growing.
American employers were more scientific
than those here, and the worker did not
give the maximum or work for the mini
mum of wage as he did in England. Til
lett maintains that in England the high
est quality of skill and energy is claimed
by the employers to constitute what they
call average ability.
In America. on the other hand. superior
proficiency always received extra compen-
satiou.
The Washington times., 1902-04-27
ODELL GIRL NOT MURDERED.
Investigation Disposes of Idea That She
Was Drugged,

PoMPTON. n. j.. April 26.-The county
authorities of Passaic County. after full
and careful examination Of the Marietta
Odell case. announced today that there
has been no evidence found to connect
anyone. even in remote degree. with
the death of the goodlooking young mill
girl of WanaQue.
The theory that the girl was poisoned.
or that she was the victim OF Knockout
drops. has been abandoned. There VIII
be no criminal prosecution Of anyone in
connection with the case. and the only
thing the inquest is expected to develop
is the exact cause of the girls death.
The Washington times., 1902-04-27
FLAMES WIPE OUT TOWN.
Spark From a Locomotive Engine Starts
Costly Fire.

Upton. Ind. April 26.-Sparks from
a passing engine are believed to nave
started a fire which practically wiped
out the towa of Hobbs Station. five miles
east of here Just after an eastbound pas
senger train passed through the village
about 2 o'clock yesterday small blaze
was discovered in the roof OF the resi-
dence OF Melvin Hobbs.
owing to the high wind the names
spread SO rapidly that before the nre
spent itself. twelve residences. Two DUST
n.ss bIocks and seven barns were de-
stroycd. The loss is $4,000. half covered
by insurance.
The Washington times., 1902-04-27
AMERICAN LABOR CONDITIONS
Ben Tillett Compares Them With Those
Obtaining in England.

LONDON. April 26.-Ben Tiliett. who
has returned here after tour among the
labor organizations of the United States.
issued today his report on the position OF
American labor.
He says that he noticed the buoyant and
hopeful demeanor of the workers. and
that there prevailed franker and more
The Washington times., 1902-04-27
Music on Conservation Day.

The musical program for the consecra-
tion day services follows:
1890 a. m.-Consecrstion OF the church;
morning prayer and holy communion; the
The Washington times., 1902-04-27
Algerian Brigand Caught.

gand Buhaud. who is charged with great
number of murders. was arrested today.
New-York tribune., 1902-03-09
FITNESS FIRST REQUISITE
SALARY SHOULD BE SUFFICIENT TO
ENTERTAIN PROPERLY.

(By Edwin W. Gunsauus, United States Consul at
Toronto)
In the main, I believe II is a recognized fact that
the consular service of the United States, generally
speaking, is equal to If not superior to that of
most other countries. In spite OF this fact there
is undoubtedly room for improvement, and as this
is the object aimed at in the various discussions
OF the subject and in the measures proposed,
free interchange of opinion is likely to prove of
value.
OF course qualification fitness for the service
should be Of the first requisites This may be
secured either by special course of training or
may come through the avenues Of general business
man may have technical knowledge OF con-
sular work. and yet be lacking in other broader
essentials. which have quite as much TO do with
the success Of the service as a mere knowledge of
the routine work of the consulate. There are many
clerks and consular agents who could, to the un-
doubted good Of the service, be advanced TO con-
suls, and system providing for the filling of
cancies from these ranks might be a substantial
benefit.
While the duties Of a consul are of wide range
differing greatly in character and kind with ref
erence TO geographical station. conscientious and
determined application to the requirements OF the
post and a careful study of the regulations
a certain amount of adaREtability. will in nearly
a position to render good and enectiye service 10
his country and countrymen, whose interests are
There is no doubt that consular officers. a
the aTeTage etiaen Of the community where
consul is stationed regards the latter off,
cial representative who, while devoting his time
and attention 10 the business affairs OF the con
suae, should also cultivate the social side Of the
people This cannot pe done without some outlay
in the way OF entertaining. SO long consul
cannot return in kind the hospitalties extended he
is virtually deprived of accepting such courtesies
and when the salary received by him will not per-
NIT him to repay the social obligations to the de-
gree his acceptance would entail he is, unless
fortunately, q Of private means, virtually
denied participating in the amenities Of social life,
the indulgence in which requires the expenditure %
the average consul. take II. has ambition to
lavishly entertain indulge in any unnecessary
frills along this line he should be paid enough TO
be able TO support himself and family in a gentee
way and have means at his disposal to entertain in
a manner bedtting his station when occasion de-
mands. This much IS naturally expected OF him.
and to do less is embarrassing.
concur in the suggestion that much good might
be accomplished from a meeting in Washington OF
representatives Of commercial and other bodies in
terested in the betterment Of the service, and
delegation of consuls for the Of comforting
as to the best steps to be taken to bring about
the reform desired.
New-York tribune., 1902-03-09
THE KAISER IS A BUSINESS
NAN WITH A PASSION
FOR ACQUIRING IN
FORMATION.

Among Prince Henry's fellow passengers on
board the Kronprinz Wilhelm was Conrad
Albert, the editor in chief of the "Berliner
Norgenpost" whose object in coming 10 the
United States was TO witness the launching Of
the German Kaser's yacht and the festivities
in honor Of Prince Henry, and TO see some of
the larger cities. He shares Prince Henry's
enthusiasm for America. The great buildings
OF New-York, the magnificent homes and mon
ster mercantile establishments have ali been
praised by him, but he always has a good word
TO say for his own country also, and grows
eloquent on the subject of the German Emperor
10 whose clever management he ascribes much
jof the rapid rise of the German Empire.
Mr.. Alberti is one of the leading newspaper
linen OF Berlin. He began his career as e nov
lelist and became the founder of a new literary
school IN Germany, being one of the first to
Introduce social ideas in his novels. His first
novel, 'Wer Ist Der Starkere?" has often been
compared with Beaccnsfeld's 1.-TWO Nations"
He undertook TO reform the German press
He became a member of the staff of the Der
liner Lokalanzeiger." and later the editor in
chief OF the "Morgenpost." His purpose has
always been to tighten the style of the German
press, and, as he says. 'to have the deepest
ideas expressed in the most tasteful way" For
The Tribune he has written an article about
the Kaiser
New-York tribune., 1902-03-09
HE is AN ACTIVE AND PIE.
SOURCEFUL CHIEF EJECT.
TIE AND A Ma TURAL
LEA DER.

Wilhelm II the practical battles with the ideal fo-
supremacy, and in determining his course he fol-
lows what he looks upon his sacred duty M
one can dispute the wisdom OF WlIhelm's idea thar
Germany is not company of individuals working
separately, but Cne homogeneous body. The vent-
dres OF the German Bank in the Levant and the
trtumphs Of German products at the Paris Ex-
position are among the results of this policy A
country which Is unable to exist its own prod
ucts. that must depend on export and import needs
an organization such
But for this policy Wilhelm has three enemies
the selfish Agrarian, the ideal OF the Socialist and
the justifaule pride of the artist.
The Agrarians do not recognize the principle o,
the equality of interests of the citizens; they de-
mand that they alone shall control trade and CON-
merce
The Social Democrats aim at equality also bur
they prefer TO see all poor rather than have few
rich; they prefer an uninhabitable desert to one
with an occasional oasis. This part OF the German
people has done much toward the higher deveIop-
ment of the intellect of the masses but it has
also done much to blunt their sensibilities Their
opposition toward policy with which they do not
agree has turned To blind hatred, and thev hava
convinC ed even unprejudiced people that all men
who think for them elves must necessarily be thu
Kaiser's enemies They brand every man who ap-
proves OF the least OF the Kaiser's schemes as a
time server
The natural enemies of the Kaiser are the artists
especially those with whom art is a Iife's ideal
The Kaiser is gifted amateur artist and a
wealthy amateur is frequently dangerous He loves
art not for arts sake, but as a means 10 give ex.
preston 10 his political ideas He permits opIv
one class of art TO flourish This is without soul
or sympathy. and heavy in expression It's pathos
is grimace and its style superficial In his opinion
this class of art alone is capable Of awakening
in the Germans the piety. patriotism and other
virtues which they should possess to further his
plans.
He does not feel that art is the expression Of
the gody in man. that it is sort OF personal re-
hgion which pTesuppOses freedom of artistic con-
science which call taste in the creator OF
artistic works we'll as in the public.
We despise that fortunately small band OF trade
sculptors and painters who, find favor with
fashion. sacrifice their ideals With all our admfra-
ton for Kaiser Wilhelm will not allow him to
tell us what shall admire in coIors, stone and
words. We received poetic liberty from our
classic writers. and shall fight for it as we
would for the palladium of the great ones OF the
German empire.
II Kaiser Wilhelm ii should fall he Will fall over
a shadow-it will be the shadow of Goethe
New-York tribune., 1902-03-09
REFORMS SHOULD BE REAL
RErORTS OUGHT TO BE READ-oUALIFI-
CATIONS OF CONSULS.
(By J. L. Bittinger. United States Consul General
at Montreal)

(By J. L. Bttinger. United States Consul General
at Montreal)
Reform is always a good thing-when it is the
genuine article Many persons prate of reform in
things OF which they have little knowledge 1 fire.
quently articles in newspapers on the consular
service of the United States in which the writers
exhibit a most alarming amount of ignorance
Much OF what they say might have applied the
service twenty or more years ago. but not to that
of the present day. With few exceptions the men
in our consular service to-day have character and
ability. with ambition to make record and they
have made it. for they have upheld the dignity and
credit OF their country everywhere. The English
and German papers justly concede that the Amer
lean consular service to-day is superior to that
of any European country. The trouble with most
of those who critcise the United States consular
service is that they do not read consular reports
If they did they would find much to interest and
enlghten them, for the reports almost every
subject that is of value to government and it's
people.
We entering upon degree of activity in
world commerce such have never before
known. AS consequence, 1t is of course a mat
ter of the highest necessity that consular SER
vice should be in condition afford the greatest
utility. Consuls are messengers Of commerce, and
stand in 80 many relations TO the government they
represent, to the countries in which they are
located. and TO the people with whom they come
in contact that is doubtful If any other position
in our modern civilization calls into service a
greater versatility wider exercise of intellectual
capacity
In four and a half years of service have found
the duties of consul general varied and oner-
Gus. They are particularly so in Montreal Cam
ada is not an Independent country. but colony OF
Great Britain, and therefore cannot have a min
lister accredited to her. The duties which wouId
devolve on minister TO discharge fall on the con-
sui general. and are frequently of a hur6Arsor,e
character. In extraditon cases his time will GEN
orally be occupied in for week or rnore and
for this he receives recompense whatever. COM
New-York tribune., 1902-03-09
MEANING OF NEMESIS ILLUSTRATED
HOW A THIEF WAS DISCOVERED IN FRENCH
DAME SCHOOL

Professor Richard G. Moulton of Chicago editor
OF literary editions OF books of the Old Testament
has a fund of interesting material concerning
conceptions, ancient and modern of the word
nemesis" The English meaning of the term he
Illustrates by an experience of his mother when a
child attending a dame school, in France DR.
Moulton defining a dame school" as place
where children were sent to an elderly woman
doing anything else"
Repeated thefts of small articles belonging to the
school resulted in inquiries to the offender but
the inquiries were unsuccessful and resulted in
nothing whatever: At length the dame announced
that as she had been unable to discover the thief
out Tor her Now the children knew the little lame
uuck that waddled about the school yard but how
tlat ducK was TO find out who IL was that had done
the stealing the Oldest Of them could not guess
one OF the smaller rooms darkened and
through this the pupils were TO walk in turn and
or the duck: BY Its quacking. she said was she 10
know the thief. The children were more in the
dark than ever for the i'll tempered little fowl kept
up a querulous complaint at the strange procedure
at one or another of them. But the dame did or ai
least, she appeared to. and when they were gath
ered IN the classroom again she puzzled them all
the more by telling them TO lift up their left hands
Up went the hands, and what was the chiIdren's
surprise TO hnd the pudgy palm OF every one of
miserable little chap lifted up a clean handOas
clean hands go among school children Him the
good dame straightway declared the thief She had
covered the back of that duck with LAYER of Ia mn
the guilty youngster to merely pretend to touch the
DUCKS pack as the others did II was simply his
dread or detection that had convicted him iTba at
SAYS LIZ Moulton. was ideal lretribution-nemesis''
New-York tribune., 1902-03-09
PRACTICAL IMPROVEMENT.
WHAT THE CONSULAR SERVICE MOST
NEEDS IN THE WAY OF REFORM.
(By James T. Du Bois, Consul General Of the United
States at St. Gall Switzerland from No
I,,i.. L

CBy James T. Du Bois, Consul General Of the United
States at St. Gall, Switzerland from No
vember Is. 1897, to July 7. leOl)
To every intelligent consular officer who has spent
sufficient time in the service TO become con-
versant with its faults and strong points IL must
be apparent that a reorganization of the service
on broad lines has become necessary in order to
obtain the best results There two features
necessary to any bill aiming at a proper reorgan-
ization Of the present system which may receive
some earnest opposition. One is the increase OF
salaries the other a Civil Service feature.
The increase in salaries proposed by the Burton
bill is just adequate and urgent. BY this increase
YOU will do away with the unofficial fee system,
which has a pernicious influence on a correct ad-
1ninstration of consular affairs and place the 28S
principal consular Offices proposed a salarted
basis that will not only help the government to
secure first class consular talent but will enable
capable men OF limited means to occupy these po-
sitions The present consular salaries will per-
NIT this in 20 per cent Of the places, although
know that there are plenty Of men willing 10 try.
The government cannot afford to have cheap men
In service where there is so much important work
to perform.
The Civil Service feature Of both bills will have
opponents. Men Will oppose it who are fearful
that it may create and protect so-called dry
rot" in the consular corps. There should be firm
opposition TO any system that will put indifferent
men in the service and help to keep them there.
What we need is Civil Service for the consular
corps that will obtain useful work and clean rec
ords from the incumbents Where this result is not
obtained the law should make II easy to remove the
dereict and put well disciplined soldier of COM
merce in his place
Objections will be made TO an increase of sala-
ries. To those who object l respectfully submit
that one consul in one year helps TO save enough
TO pay the total expense of the consular service
Tor one year. In 1893 the total expense was ST.
VS'5Sl 'S In the same year the saving to the reye-
New-York tribune., 1902-03-09
GETTING THE BEST OF A BARGAIN.

The actress who had married and had tried to
settle down talking.
Most people think Il is impossible to get the
best of the bargain when is dealing with the
department stores" she saying. but it isn't
that is. IL you know how. One day last week
went downtown to buy automobile coat. found
exactly what I wanted AS for S55 so I had It
sent home and wore 1t that evening
1T had been my intention to buy material for
gown at the time l bought the coat. but
saw nothing that suited me, so went down again
the next morning, and the way l saw in s.
window the very same coat marked $40 9S Well,
felt badly for while could have had a lot of
things I needed for that extra S that had paid
But / decided what to do. Fortunately I was
wearing of my best gowns. and looking
very well, so ! swept into the store where had
purchased my coat and gave an order to have II
sent for Immediately, saying that had decided not
10 keep II.
Then went over to the other store and bought
the for $40 9S. and with the credit slip which
received from the first store purchased my gown
and some other necessary things"