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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11
LIBRARY ASSOCIATION MEETS.
Mr.. spofford's Address on sThe Mental
and Mechanical in libraries

At the regular monthly meeting of the
District of Columbia Library Association
Mr.. Ainsworth Rand Spofford held the po-
.iition of honor. and presented a valuable
paper. entitled The Mental and Mechani-
cal in Libraries" All men, DR.. Spofrord said.
In beginning. must have variety Of en-
ployment in order to give true zest and in
terest to their work. In this respect, he
suggested. the librarian is specially for
tunate. He must turn quickly from the
ology to the law. must be ready with equal
promptness to aid the school girl in her
composition on the greatest men in history,
or to assist the advanced student in eco
nomics or philology in the use of the
special books bearing upon his particular
topic. He must converse with specialists In
their own departments, and appear as much
at his ease as possible in many widely diff
ferent fields of knowledge.
Reference work. however, Mr.. Spofford
said, that part of library science dealing
with the relation of the librarian to the in
vestigating public, is but single phase of
his duties. AS a classifier and cataloguer he
is daily called upon to exhibit a breadth of
learning. a thoroughness of investigation, a
display of judgment which is rarely credited
to him by the world at large.
In this age of unparalleled mechanical adj
vancement there is grave danger to the
librarian of the mental being overbalanced
by the mechanical. Let the librarian be-
ware Of the boast that. with a new card
photographed aids, he can leave his library
to be run by a loan clerk and the pages. 1t
was brains that devised labor-saving ma
chimes and mechanical contrivances, and
without the association of brains their use
will be less effective.
The new card catalogues, in such univer
sal use in the best libraries. are far from
perfect contrivances but from their nature
are subject to loss and displacements, and,
compared with glancing at printed page,
are laborious to consult. Mechanism must
never usurp the place of ideas; If 1t does so,
retrogression. To permit the dominance of
the mechanical in the library world Is as
absurd as to introduce the cryptogram in
attempting to prove Bacon to be the au-
thor of Shakespeares poems.
idea, said Mr.. Spofford, is that it warps and
infects library judgment. How absurd to
advise your young friend to read given
novel because 1t is in its sixty-fifth thousand
when the wise counsel might as well have
been given, Read only what has stood the
test of time. DR.. Spofford closed his address
with a stirring appeal in behalf of the old
books-the tried and true companions and
guides in our earthly pilgrimage.
The audience was the largest that has as
sembled upon the call of the association
during the present season, and showed its
appreciation by frequent applause. At the
close Of DR.. Spofford's paper the officers of
the association were reelected for another
term. as follows: Mr.. Thomas H. Clark
president; Mr. Robert K Shaw, secretary;
Mr.. Fred E. Woodward, treasurer.
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RAILWAY ON AauEDucr BRIDGE.
Commissioners Approve Bill Providing
for Single Track.

The District Commissioners have ap-
proved the favorable report prepared by
Col. John Bildle. the Engineer Commits
sioner. on Senate bill 1881. providing for the
laying of a single track electric railway
across the AQueaHct bridge. The Commits
sioners will retIrnsthe bill to Congress with
this statement:
The bill Is similar to Senate bill No. 1921.
favorably reported by the Commissioners
February 5, 1901. EThe object Of the meas
ure Is to rebuild The superstructure of the
bridge sufficiently to allow the placing
thereon Of a single-track electric road. and
to permit the Great Falls and Old Dominion
Railroad Company, upon the deposit of
$4,000 within twelve months from the pas
sage of the act to lay such track and OPP
crate cars thereon. The bill further pro-
vides that any other electric railway COM
pany desiring to use the track shall be per-
mitted to do SO upon the payment of
equitable compensation to the constructing
company.
1T is believed that a street railway across
the bridge is generally desired by the bust
ness men of West Washington. and partic-
ularly by those persons who have occasion
to use the electric road now terminating at
the south end of the bridge. The construc-
ton OF the bridge would, therefore, seem to
result In public benefit.
1.-The G. F. and o. d. Railway Company,
a corporation of the state of Virginia, has
no existing road, and in case the bill passes
and the company does not take advantage
of the privileges conferred no other COM
pany could do so. If said corporation fails
to build the road the public will still be
without a street railway across the bridge.
and existing lines will be without right
to occupy it.
THE bill requires the deposit of $1,000
within thirty days from its passage, and
the total sum Of $4,000 within year. the
81 600 to be forfeited in case the additional
$4,000 Is not deposited as required. Thus.
the company will, at an early date, have to
manifest it's intentions, and, in the event Of
failure. the matter can again be taken up
with but small outlay should any other
company apply for the same privileges"
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Flynn's Business College, 9Th and K.
Business. shorthand. typewriting, $25 year.
advertisement.
Grant Circle Chooses Officers

At a meeting of U. s. Grant Circle, No. l.
Ladies Of the Grand Army Of the Republic
of this city, held last Tuesday evening, the
following officers were elected for the en-
suing year: Mrs Fannie M. Page. presi-
dent; Mrs. M. L. Buckley, senior vice presi-
dent; Mrs. Josephine Johnston, Junior vice
president; Mrs. Belle H. Gibson, treasurer
Mrs. Clara Kalstrom, secretary; Mrs.
Frances NJ. Cherry, chaplain; Mrs Fannie
E. Worden, conductress; Mrs. Dell F..
Wright, assistant conductress; Mrs. Fowler.
guard; Mrs. H. E. Shelley, assistant guard
Delegate to the national 'encampment
Mrs. Emma Allyn Hawkes.; Mrs. Edith 8
Emerson, alternate.
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Bank Clerks Hold Meeting.

The first winter meeting of the Washing
ton Chapter of the American Institute of
Bank Clerks was held last evening at No
62S Pennsylvania avenue northwest. Mr..
Harry Coope of the United States treasury
read paper on the workings Of the office
of the controller of the currency, telling of
the Intimate relation of this officer with the
national banks, and explaining the bureaus
several divisions.
A paper on the national banking act of
1899 was read by Mr.. Peachy of Riggs Ma
uonal Bank, in which he told of the pro-
cedure necessary in order to form ma
tional banking association and also the law
on circulation reserve and capital
After buffet lunch was served the mem
bers were amused with varied musical
and speechmaking program, Mr.. Dooley ap-
pearing in recitation and monologue, Mr..
Peachy in songs, and Mr. Wayland re-
spending with several humorous selections
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11
Better Conditions Promised.

1t is stated that the bad conditions as
to gas in the suburb Of Brookland will
soon be remedied by the laying of twelve
inch main to that section. John Leetch.
general manager of the Washington Gas
Light Company, has written a letter to
Bernard Waters, the acting inspector of
gas and meters, on the subject, in which
he says:
ITO remedy the trouble we have Just
now received a permit from the District
government to lay long stretch of twelve
inch gas main to connect with the street
mains supplying Brookland with gas. If
Mr.. Collie was authorized by the Brook
land Citizens Association to write this
letter We think it at least very strange
that they should fail to notify this COM
pany of any cause for complaint in the
matter of gas supply. Not one word of
complaint has been made to this COM
pany, to give us an opportunity to investi-
gate. We know that the quality Of gas
now supplied by this company was never
finer, and have fewer complaints than for
years past
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11
Tomorrow.
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Slight Fires.

In report made to police headquarters
today by the eighth precinct police rats are
blamed for fire that occurred this morn
Ing about GAS o'clock at the home of VIM.
Kennedy, 2l7 T street northeast. An alarm
was turned in from box CTS, and the fire
men extinguished the blaze in short time.
The property was damaged to the amount
of about 500. The owner carries insur-
-ance.
A lace curtain coming in contact with a
lighted gas jet caused a slight fire in the
house of c.. J. Lacey, % Quincy street
northeast, last night about $50 o'clock.
No, u engine company was summoned to
the house. but the flames had been eXtin-
guished before the arrival of the firemen
and before more than So damage had been
done.
Several companies of the fire department
responded to an alarm of fire turned in
about o'clock this morning from box
AZ. The alarm was turned in because of
a slight blaze in vacant house at Sth
dropped by pedestrian is supposed to
have caused the fire. The property was
not damaged.
While Mrs. Sarah Price of 1211 10th street
northwest was preparing breakfast this
morning the stovepipe became overheated
and the destruction of her house was mar
rowly averted. Fortunately, the blaze re-
sulting was extinguished before much dam
age was done, but not until neighbor had
called out the fire department
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11
Election of Lodge Officers.

Stansbury Lodge. No. "a. F. A. A. NJ, at
a stated meeting held last Monday night,
elected the following officers for the ensu-
ing year: Thomas H Joy, w. NJ; Arthur
c. Shaw, S w; Herbert F. Ivers, ]. w;
W. E. Nalley, secretary eighteenth term !;
G. w. Balloch, treasurer Gwenty-eighth
term; H. T. Rogers s. D.: George Jones.
]. D.. Murray Baer, s. s.; John r. McChes-
ney, J. s.; F. A. Springer. chaplain; w. W.
Ewart. NJ. of c.; Thomas Calver, delegate
10 Masonic board of relief; F. L. Sunny
delegate to st. Johns Mite Association;
a. s. Johnson. trustee for three years, and
G. c. Lamond. I. M. F. Dowltng and W. E.
Nalley, proxies to the Grand Lodge
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11
Annual Meeting and Election.

Oriental Council, 312, Royal Arcanum,
held it's annual meeting last night at Typo
graphical Temple, and elected the follow
ing officers: Representatives to the Grand
Council, Thos. G. Hensey. Chas. J. James,
]. E. Swaine and w. w. Chase; alternates,
]. D. Terrill. M. v. Hotel. J. R. Gisburne,
T. ]. Landergren; regent, VIM. A. Jack
vice regent. H. G. Tegeler; orator. Robert
E. Logan; past regent, Chas. ]. James; Sec
rotary, Corby Birch; collector, G. w. Nc
Morris; treasurer, VIM. Belts; chaplain, w.
C. Williams; guide. l.. Morrison; warden,
F. w. Boone; sentry, A. ]. Holt; organist,
G. Hastings; trustees, A. B. Babb, Chas.
B. Fonda. G. H. H Zellers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11
Reception rendered.

reception to the colored Baptist minis
tiers and their families was rendered Mon
day evening last at the Shiloh BAPTIST
Church, on L street, between 10th and 18th
streets northwest. The church edifice was
thronged with prominent colcred clergymen
and their families and friends. An excellent
program was rendered. consisting Of musi-
cal numbers. readings and addresses. At
the conclusion Of the program supper was
served when covers were laid for 100.
The committee in charge of the reception
consisted of Rev. ]. A. Taylor, D. D., chair
man: Rev. George w. Lee. D. D.; Rev. J. H.
Hill, d. D.. Rev. Tyler, d. D.; Rev. 1. Toll
yer. D. D.: Rev. ]. w. Howard, D. D.; Rev.
w. H. Brooks. D. D.; Rev. ]. c. Dent, D.
D.: Rev. j. H. Lee. d. D.; Rev. D. F.
Rivers. D. D., secretary. X
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11
Changes in Buoyage.

The following changes in buoyage have
been made by the lighthouse board and are
of interest:
Potomac river, Md.-Smith Point mats
upper buoy, No /, black second-class can
was changed to spar for the winter sea-
son on December g.
Elizabeth river, Va-Sewall Point shoal
buoy. No. 3, a black first-class can, report
ed missing, was replaced by new buoy De-
cember 6.
Main ship channel, Chesapeake bay, Va
Wolf Trap shoal buoy, No IL, black sec
ond-class can, and Smith Point shoal buoy,
No. 49, a black first-class can, were chang
ed to spar buoys for the winter season on
December 6,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11
Lebanon Lodge Election.

Lebanon Lodge. No. I, F. A. A NJ, has
elected the following officers for the
next year: ]. Gordon Jones, w. M; VIM.
+. Bowen. S. W.; Daniel w. Beach, jr., ].
w: Walter w. Ludlow. secretary ninth
time); VIM. ]. Acker. treasurer (re-elected);
George Spransy. NJ. c.; Chas. S. Heinline,
s. D.; Chas. j. Williamson, j. D.; Chas
Walsh. $. s.; John G. Croggan, j. s.: Val
entine Ruebsam, tyler; Andrew Glass, dele
gate to the ST. Johns Mite Association;
Henry Ortiz. delegate to the Masonic board
of relief. and on the Masonic Temple Asso-
citation; ID. G. Dixon. VIM. c. Fowler and
Andrew Glass trustees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11
THE ANNIVERSARY STAR.

There will be no advance in the
price of the fiftieth anniversary
Star, which will be issued Decem-
Der 10.
A notable feature of this issue will
be Magazine Supplement with
beautiful cover in color, containing
forty pages profusely illustrated,
and describing Washington and The
Star, past and present.
The regular paper will contain
about sixty pages. The illustrated
sections will show beautiful Wash
ington of today. and will include a
facsimile of the first copy Of The
Evening Star, printed fifty years ago.
The industrial section will give a de-
scription of Washington's foremost
enterprises, illustrated. The news
and editorial section will contain all
the news of the day. In all the an
niversary edition of The Star will
CONSIST OF ABOUT 1OO interesting
pages, giving the history and .devel-
orment OF Washington for the past
fifty years. and of its Oldest and
best newspaper.
The regular price of cents at The
Star office will obtain for this issue.
Copies will be mailed for 8 cents
each. postage prepaid. AS each copy
will weigh pound and half those
interested in having papers sent out
of the city by mail should place
their orders at once, and file list of
addresses to whom the papers are
to be sent.
News agents and news dealers will
be supplied at their regular rates,
and should send written order to
the Office at once for the number of
papers they will want on that day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11

Marriage Stops Proceedings in the
Police Court.

A marriage ceremony was performed al
the Police Court this morning between
Harry Wilson. colored, and Ethel Scott OF
1927 11th street, both parties having been
summoned to appear in court. the groom
to answer to serious charge and his bride
as q witness against HIM
Wilson was arrested last night by Pre-
cinct Detective Estes and was released on
$50 collateral for his appearance in court
this morning. Before the case was called
Tor trial 1t was suggested that the defend
ant and complainant be married. and At
torney Peyton. counsel for Wilson, pro-
cured the necessary marriage license from
the city hall and Judge Bundy consented
to tie the knot making them one. Janitor
Hughes acted as best man. The newly
married couple then went before Prescott
ing Attorney Ralph Given and the bride
impaired the information that she would
not testify against Wilson, as she was his
wife. The case was nolle pressed for that
reason and Wilson's collateral was returned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11

Meet me at 1.-The Rosery,'. lilo F street,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11
Home Treatment for Cancer.

DR.. B. F. Bye's Balmy Oils fer cancer is
a painless cure. Most cases are treated at
home without the services of a physician
Send for book telling what wonderful things
are being done by simply amounting with
oils. Gives instant relief from pain Thou
sands of cancers, tumors and malignant
diseases cured in the last three years. If
not afflicted cut this out and send 1t to
some suffering one. Address DR.. B. F.
Bye Indianapolis, Ind.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11

The Ladies' Auxiliary. No. 81, Union Vet
eran Legion, have prepared pleasing pro-
gram for the entertainment of their friends
tomorrow evening at their hail. 910 Penn
sylvania avenue. A lecture on the civil
war by Mira Merrill Metcalf, with 100
views prepared from photographs; rec!ta-
lions, singing of patriotic songs and appro-
pirate bugle calls will be the features of
the evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11
Sudden Death Reported,

The sudden death of Mrs. Hannah Green.
colored, was reported to the coroner last
night Mrs. Green was seventy-f1ve years
old and lived at No. 20 Limerick court
southwest. She was able to move about
the house yesterday and was conversing
with member of the family a few min
utes before she died. Coroner hewitt learn
ed the history of the case and gave a GER
tiflcate of death from natural causes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy-"Across the Pacific" pm.
Chase's-Amelia Summerville and polite
vaudeville. S:15 pm.
Columbia-Mrs. Patrick Campbell In Aunt
Jennie S:15 pm
Empire-"The Gilded World Burlesquers,
BIS pm.
Halls Of Ancients-Classic reproductions
music: motion pictures.
Kernan's-Harry Morris might on
Broadway" S:15 pm.
Decentralization lyman In Robert
Emmett" S:15 pm
Nat.onal-William Gillette In sherlock
Holmes" pm.
Masonic Temple-Poultry show.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11
Alleged Excessive Speed.

Wilbert Melville and Frank Edmonson
were arrested by Bicycle Policeman Nc
Quade and Park Watchman Steele at the
entrance to the Monument grounds last
night on a charge of operating a horseless
carriage at a greater rate Of speed than
twelve miles an hour. They were escorted
to the first precinct police station, where
they each deposited S collateral for their
appearance in the Police Court today.
When the case was called in court this
morning it was continued until tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11

William Chambers, thirty-five years old,
living at 1857 r street northwest, was driv-
ing a buggy in front of 1905 9th street,
about $50 o'clock last night, and the
vehicle came in contact with pile of stone,
causing an accident. The driver was Slight
ly bruised about the neck and body.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon at
10 m. and AS pm.
Steamer Washington for Fortress Monroe
and Norfolk at $3.50 pm.
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge for Arlington,
Fort Myer and Falls Church.
Steamer Estelle Randall for Glymont and
intermediate landings at $50 am.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11
A Workman Injured.

James Aimes, colored, broke vein In his
leg while working near the corner of New
Hampshire avenue and 9th street north
west about 10 o'clock this morning. He
was conveyed to the Emergency Hospital,
and left for his home, No. 3 Essex court
northwest after receiving medical treat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11
East Capitol Street Branch Office.

For the benefit of residents in the eastern
part Of the city The Star has opened a
branch office at Haleys drug store, corner
of 18th and East Capitol streets, where
classified advertisements Of any kind will
be received at regular rates. Wanted Help
and Wanted Situations cost one cent a
word,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11
An Announcement.

Mr. Prince has to state that his extra
ordinary facilities will enable him to finish
for Xmas all posings for pictures made
until the Goth instant Pa. ave. and 18th st.
Advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11

James Loveless twenty-five years old.
was taken sick on a Baltimore and Ohio
train yesterday while on his way to this
city from Beltsville. Md Upon arrival here
he was taken to Providence Hospital for
treatment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11
Blackburn-Lane Sale.

Tomorrow will conclude the sale Of the
beautiful household appointments Of the
above collection. Bargains have prevailed,
and every one has been delighted with
articles secured. Rooms comfortable; seats
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11
Ladies. You Can Save Money.

Fashion Cloak Co. of New York closing
out their samples. Suits from $40 to $50.
$3.50 Jackets for $3.50. Overstock of furs
SIS Fox Furs $40. SO Hats at S.. $12
skirts, $3.50 Fashion Co., 100 9th st. d10-tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11

Mr.. Churchill Jones. a resident Of Orange
county, Va, was drowned In the Rapidan
river near Sisson's ford early In the week.
Mr.. Jones at the time was crossing The
Rapidan. which was greatly swollen at the
time and by some mischance fell from his
boat and was swept away by the current.
Mr.. Jones leaves a widow and several
children. His body was recovered some
distance below the scene Of the accident.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11

A Capital Traction car struck a tricycle.
near Pennsylvania avenue and I'd street
northwest last night about o'clock. The
tricycle. was slightly damaged. but its
owner, Andrew Devine, escaped injury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11
Proposal Accepted,

The Commissioners have decided to &C
cept the offer of Littlefield. Alvord & Co.,
dated December 4. 1902, to haul thirty-six-
inch iron water pipe from freight yards of
the Baltimore and Ohio and Pennsylvania
railroad stations to points along streets
from the Trumbull street pumping station
west to 18th street and east and south to
4th and B streets northeast, for the follow
ing prices: From freight yard of Baltimore
and Ohio, 50 cents per ton of 2,240 pounds,
and from New Jersey avenue yard of the
Pennsylvania railroad, IS cents per ton of
2,240 pounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11
Hotel johnson Cafes.

High grade Oysters, Choice Game, New
York Meats, &c. A la Carte Service, Midday
Lunch and Table dHote Dinners. Popu-
lar prices. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11
Acacia Lodges Annual Election.

At a meeting of Acacia Lodge, No. Is, F.
A. A. M, held Tuesday evening, the follow
ing officers were elected Chas. A. Sprin-
ger, w. NJ; P. L. Webb. S. W.; c. E. Ste
vens, J. W.; H. H. Burroughs, secretary; c.
w. kOOnce. trea Surer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11

Crossing Policeman Allabrand was
knocked down by cab yesterday afternoon
and slightly hurt, at the 9th and G street
crossing. The injured man was treated by
q physician In the neighborhood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11
TODAY.

James w. Radcliffe. auct., 900 Pa. ave
n.w.-Trustees' sale of Nos. Cos and $40 9th
st, NV, on Thursday, Dec. IL. at pm.
Michael ]. Colbert, Julius A. Maedel and R.
Newton Donaldson, trustees
Tomorrow.
c. G. Sloan Co., aucts., 1907 G st. NV
Sale of household appointments, &C., on
Dec. II, at II am. and pm, at auction
rooms.
Marcus Notes, auct., 9th and D SITS NV
Sale Of four carloads of furniture on Dec.
i and 3d. at 1870 m, at auction rooms.
James W. Radcliffe, auct. 92O Pa ave.
n.w.-Trustees' sale OF 1887 VT. St, Wash
ington Heights on Friday, Dec II, at 4:3O
pm. Clarence B. Rheem and Alexander T.
Hensey. trustees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11
"Finezan Rive, 8 Years Old, 81 ct.

Famous as a family and medicinal whis-
key. Smooth and mellow. Guaranteed alb
solutely pure. Only 81 full quart. CHAS.
KRAEMER, 1876 1th ST. Phone Z. $50.