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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01
Georgetown Branches Star Office.
FIRE CAUSES EXCITEMENT.
Destruction Of Bier Containing Young
Woman's Remains.

There was an exciting scene with sad re-
suits witnessed In the house of j. J. Lang
ley. 54S Jefferson street. Anacostia, early
yesterday morning when fire was discovered
in the room in which there was a corpse.
Miss Sarah Langley. twenty EIGHT years old.
died Sunday. and her body rested in the
front room of the family home The re-
mains had not been placed in casket. but
were beneath a canopy such as undertakers
use. A lighted candle was left in the room
and in some manner 1T overturned and set
fire to the canopy. The blaze also reached
the table on which the body rested.
When the blaze was discovered members
of the family and friends who We're in the
house did what they could to rescue the
body and prevent a serious confiagra ton
but the face and hands of the dead woman
were slightly burned despite their exertions
The flames were extinguished. but the
property of the undertaken was destroyed.
Yesterday the body was placed in a casket
and the funeral occurred this morning from
st. Teresa's Church. The interment was at
Mount Olivet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01
ASKS FOR AN INQUIRY
PETITION IN BEHALF OF Angus
TUS L. SHAFFER.
Man Charged With the Murder of His
Wife-Action of At
torneys.

Attorneys Lambert & Baker today filed
in Criminal Court No. / a petition in be-
half of William E. Shaffer. who asks that
the present mental status of his brother,
Augustus l.. Shaffer be inquired into &C
cording to section opt of the District code.
Augustus l.. Shaffer Is under indictment
for the murder of his divorced wife by cut
ting her throat one Sunday evening last
August while the parties were near the
corner of 4th street and Massachusetts,
avenue
In his petition Mr.. William E. Shaffer
sets forth that he has been acquainted
with the defendant all his life, and that
from his present actions he believes that the
latter is insane. Believing that fact, says
the petitioner he had his brother examined
by DR.. L. s. Friedrich and DR.. A. Behrend
The affidavits of the physicians mentioned
are appended to the petition. DR.. Friedrich
says he examined the defendant November
s and DIR. Behrend explained that he con-
Quoted an examination November 30. The
physicians add, under oath. that they be-
1ieve the defendant now is and has been
for some time mentally unsound, and that
II would be dangerous for him to be at
large in the community; that he is not
capable at the present time of advising his
counsel as to any defense that he may
have to the charge under which he is in
dicted; that he should receive proper treat
ment in a suitable place with the view of
benefting his mental condition, and that
for the safety of the public he should be
committed to an institution for such treat
ment.
Assistant United States Attorney Turner
contended that q sufficient prima facie
case had not been made out In the petit
ton, but Justice Pritchard ruled to the
contrary. The government then asked for
time in which to properly meet the ISSUE
and the court set the matter for hearing
Monday, January 4,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01
MEETING OF LEADERS.
Christian Endeavorers to Hold Session
in Philadelphia.


A party of Christian Endeavorers, includ-
ing trustees of the United Society and Off
GERS of the District Union, left this morn
ing to attend the Christian Endeavor lead
ers' institute, which meets in Philadelphia
this afternoon. Among the number were
Rev. T. D. Power and Rev. Teunis s. Ham
lin. both of whom are trustees of the
United Society of Christian Endeavor.
They were accompanied by Rev. ]. H. Gar
rison. a trustee from St. Louis, who has
been spending few days here as the guest
of DR.. Power on his way to the meeting.
Others who went were Mr.. Owen P. Kellar,
president of the District Union, and Mrs.
Kellar: Mr. w. H. H. Smith. a former
president; Mr.. Hermon c. Metcalf record
ing secretary; Mr.. James M Pickens, first
vice president, and Mrs. Pickens.
The Philadelphia conference is to con-
tinue for three days and is considered
an important gathering Unlike the
great conventions, 1t is to be a COM
paratively small meeting. the delegates
consisting of trustees Of the United So
ciety and officers of state, district and city
unions. The program cOntemplates no set
speeches, but rather practical discuss on
of problems and methods relating to Chris
tan EndeavOr work and the making Of
plans for the future. The sessions of the
conference proper are to be held in the
parish house of Holy Trinity Church.
The first of the series of meetings Is to be
a private session or the board or trustees
this afternoon Tonight the trustees and
delegates will hold meetings for prayer and
conference. The mornings of the next two
days will be given to the cons deration OF
the work of the unions-local. district, state
and national. The afternoons will be de-
voted to the work of the local societies. A
social gathering will be held on Wednesday
night, and Thursday night number of
Christian Endeavor mass meetings VIII be
held in different sections of the city under
the auSuiceS of the PHILADELPHIA union
Plans are already being made for the
Washington delegates to report at the De-
cember meeting of the District Christian
Endeavor Union. to be held at Calvary
way 1t is expected that the local societies
will receive the benefit of the enthusiasm
and practical features Of the Philadelphia
meetings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN.
Condition of Mrs. Roberts Improving
General and Personal Items.

The condition of Mrs. Mary Roberts of
SO22 NJ street northwest. who is at the
Georgetown University Hospital, suffering
with a broken leg and other injuries sus
tanned by being knocked down by car Of
the Capital Traction Company Saturday
afternoon on NJ street, is reported to be
steadily improving. 1t is not believed, how
ever. that she will be able to leave the hos
pital within the next six weeks.
John Lacey, q colored laborer, forty-five
years of age residing in Dyer's alley, re-
while at work at the Cissell mill near the
Georgetown waterfront. Lacey was at
work over door. when he lost his balance
and fell to the pavement a distance of
twenty-five feet. He was removed to the
Georgetown University Hospital, and after
receiving treatment discharged from
the institution last night
The alleged dangerous condition of the
flooring of the Aqueduct bridge, it is said,
will be made the subject of a report to the
Georgetown Citizens Association. at Its
next meeting. 1t IS said that lumber for
the repair of the flooring was purchased
some time ago, but that it has lain around
so long it has become almost unfit for use.
The delay in repairing the flooring IS said
to be due to the fact that 1t was considered
unwise to attempt such work while the
repairs to pier No. are in progress.
Representative George A. Pearre of Mary
land has accepted the invitation or Presl-
dent Charles G. Lancaster. TO ADDRESS the
regular monthly meeting of the Citizens
Northwest Suburban Association at Ma
sonic Hall. Tenleytown.
Hammond Court. the new apartment
house on the site of the old Jay Cooke man
sion at Both and Q streets has been COM
pleted. The structure represents an ex-
penditure of about 100000, and Is owned
by Mr.. Carl B. Keferstein.
Mr. Thomas Fullalove of New York Is
visiting friends in Georgetown.
Georgetown Branches Star Office.
The Evening Star has branch offices at
ODonnell's drug stores, l2,9 32d street and
corner 32d and streets. where advertise
meuts are received at regular rates. Wanted
Help and Wanted Situations cost l cent
xnr1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01
FIRST STEP AGAINST SMOoT.
Convention to Be Held in This City
Thursday.

The first step in a concerted plan of cam
paign to have Senator Reed Smoot of Utah
deprived of his seat in the Senate will be
taken here Thursday, when a convention
of delegates from the National Congress of
Mothers Clubs. representatives of other I'M
affiliated women's societies and several
prominent divines will be held at the
Church of the Covenant
Mrs. Frederick Schoff of Philadelphia
president of the National Congress of Moth
ers' Clubs, will preside. Mrs. Schoff has
sent out a general call for the meeting
All women having at heart "the interests
of American womanhood" are urged to be
present, and ministers of the gospel are
invited to attend. The circular contains a
request to the clergy of the country to hold
special services Sunday, December 6, for
the purpose of preaching against the Nor
mon senator and to offer prayers for his
expulsion from the Senate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01
NEW REGULATIONS PROPOSED.
Draft of Bill Providing for Inspection
of Flour and Lumber.

TIE Commissioners received today from
Corporation Counsel Duvall the draft of
a bill to be presented to Congress author
izing the Commissioners to make the fol-
lowing regulations and prescribe reason
able penalties for the violation thereof:
For the inspection of all flour made in
the Dis let of Columbia or brought therein,
whether for sale. manufacture or consump-
ton therein. and to prescribe the fees to be
paid the inspector of flour or his assistants
for such inspection.
For the inspection of all lumber or wood
brought into the District of Columbia for
sale or for building purposes, and to pre-
scribe the fees to be paid the inspector of
lumber or his assistants for such inspec-
ton"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01

the Arlington Hotel. where the committee
will meet.
eve feel assured that Chicago wants the
convention. and that the city is favored by
many prospective delegates because of it's
central location and facilities for caring for
large crowds" said Mr.. Sheridan today.
''The Coliseum which we will offer as
hall for the meeting of the convention. is
one of the best buildings in the world for
the purpose. 1t was built four years ago,
acoustic properties. and is ideal for the ac-
commodation of newspaper men and the
telegraph service. The telegraph companies
have cables containing from fifty TO 200
wires entering the structure"
SALT LAKE CITY. November 30.-Perry
8. Heath. secretary of the republican ma
tional committee. which meets in Washing
ton December IL to select the next con-
vention city. will leave here Saturday for
Washington. stopping over few hours ~
Chicago on the way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01
The Letters of Mr.. Curtis.
To the Editor Of The Evening Star:

To the Editor q The Evening Star:
/ wish to express my appreciation Of the
descriptive. historic articles by Mr.. Will
liam L. Curtis. now being published in The
Star. The man who studies science reads
and thinks along converging lines toward
the focus of demonstration, and his every
suggested reading tends toward the same
focus. His views are narrowed and his
mental horizon is contracted by his studies.
But the man who studies history. which is
biography in Its geographic setting. reads
and thinks along diverging lines which
broaden his views and his mental horizon.
and his every suggested reading takes In
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
MT. VERNON CHAPTER. D. A. R.,
HOLDS SESSION.
Addresses by Mrs. Fairbanks, Presi-
dent General, and Others-Gen-
eral and Personal News
Evening Star Bureau,
704 King st.

Evening Star Bureau,
704 King st.
Bell Telephone 1906
ALEXANDRIA, Va, December l, 1908.
A special meeting of Mount Vernon Chap
ter, Daughters of the American Revolution,
was held yesterday afternoon at o'clock
at the residence of Mrs. A D. Brockett. In
North Washington street. Nearly fifty
members were present. Among those who
made addresses were Mrs. Charles w. Fair
banks, the president general; Mrs. 2. b.
Lyon of Charlottesville. the state regent;
Mrs. Mary 8. Lockwood the assistant his
torian general and one of the founders of
the society, and Mrs. Eleanor Washington
Howard of this city. Mrs. William A.
Smoot was elected regent to succeed Mrs.
Robert w. Hunter who resigned Other
business was disposed of and after that
Mrs Brockett entertained the members and
several additional guests.
Election Contest to Be Heard.
The hearing of the contested election case
between Richard w. Johnson and Crandall
Mackey, involving the office of common
wealth attorney for Alexandria county. has
been set for next Thursday morning in the
county court house, on Fort Myer Heights.
comb of Prince William county will sit dur
ing the proceedings by special designation
by Governor Montague, Judge Love having
been cited to appear as Witness
General Matters.
Charles Bradley vas before Mayor Simp-
son in the police court this morning on the
charge of drunkenness and disorderly con-
duct. He was assessed IS. John Dogan,
colored, was brought up for the same Of
Tense and received the same fine. Certain
of the officers testified that Chew Grant
had invaded the station house when he
was in a drunken and hilarious condition.
The same penalty was imposed.
Steps have been taken by the Alexandria
branch of the Travellers Protective Asso-
citation in the matter Of presenting the
Alexandria Hospital with modern ele
vator in recognition of the good work being
accomplished by the institution. The ne
cessity for an elevator was pointed out in
the last quarterly report of the attending
physician.
Special services will be held each night
this week in the Methodist Protestant
Church under the auspices of the Christian
Endeavor Society of the church.
Mr.. Park Agnew of this city, state chair
man of the republican party. was in Rich
mond last evening, where he attended a
meeting Of the party leaders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01
A GUN WITHoUH REcoIL4
Gen. Wheeler Descfibess Novel Weapon
Which is to Be- Tested Soon.

The New York Times today says:
Gen. Joseph e. Wheeler was at Fort
Hancock. Sandy Hook, yesterday, making
arrangements for the testing of a new gun
by the government authorities. The gun is
the invention of a Cleveland man. and is
said to be absolutely without recoil. Sew
eral private tests have been made with It,
all of which. It Is said. have been most sue
cessful.
In speaking of the gun yesterday Gen.
Wheeler said:
For years the inventors Of guns have
been working on devices to prevent recofl.
AS the range Of a gun IL Increased the
charge behind the projectile Is increased.
which on exploding makes the backward
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01

some outside influence or interest. the
whole tendency of which is to hberalize,
to stimulate and strengthen the ties Of
universal human sympathy and brother
hood
Such articles as these by Mr.. Curtis. with
their almost Hmitless suggestions, will
surely give to many readers taste OF the
pleasures to be derived from the reading
of the worlds history and start them in
course of study and thought which they
will pursue during their whole lives with
ever-increasing pleasure and profit
A. N. CANFIELD.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01
CHICAGO WANTS CONVENTION.
Boomers From Windy City Coming on
to Make Contest.

A special from Chicago last night says:
The plans Of Chicago republicans to SET
cure the next republican national conven-
ton for this city have been completed ac-
cording to James ]. Sheridan. president OF
the Hamilton Club. which has taken the
initiative In the matter.
A special train with party OF fifty or
seventy-flye influential citizens. headed by
National Committeeman Graeme Stewart
and Mr.. Sheridan. will leave Chicago De-
cember o. Quarters have been secured at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01
Band Music Forbidden.

The District Commissioners refused a
request OF Charles Hamilton that the Mon
umental Band be allowed to accompany q
funeral procession to be held Sunday. Maj
Sylvester recommended the permit be not
iting Sunday music.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01

were pleased with the test, and not one of
them complained Of any soreness in the
shoulder after they had fired most of the,
afternoon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01

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The Teton peak. [volume] (St. Anthony, Idaho) 1899-1904, 1903-11-12
Married,

On Monday evening, November 2nd
1908, Geo. w. Bush, of Victor, and Miss
Nora Adams, of Garrison, Mo-, were
Joined in the holy bonds of matrimony
by Rev. Will Stuart Wilson, in this
city.
Mr. Bush is successful rancher and
stock grower of Teton Basin, pioneer
OF Fremont county, and is widely known
and respected by all Miss Adams is a
graduate of Springville Normal School
and is successful school teacher She
has been in Jackson, Wyo., visiting
friends and relatives this summer.
The PEAK joins their many friends in
wishing them long life OF happiness
and prosperity.
The Teton peak. [volume] (St. Anthony, Idaho) 1899-1904, 1903-11-12
CHARACTER BALL.

A fancy costume ball will be given at
the opera house November 10Th, where
several handsome prizes will be awarded
for the most costly costumes, best
characters and comical costumes, An
excellent orchestra has been provided for
and good time is emminent. The
management will spare no time nor
effort to make this the grandest and
most enjoyable ever presented in st.
Anthony. Grand march at o'clock
dancing until a. IN. Costumes can be
rented at the hall on the afternoon be-
fore the ball. Don't forget the date
Proceeds to purchase music and
instruments for long concert orchestra
a cordial invitation is extended to all.
The Teton peak. [volume] (St. Anthony, Idaho) 1899-1904, 1903-11-12
BASIN BUDGETS.

DR.. Louis of Victor made the state
ment the other day that the Basin was
too much of a health resort for doctor
to make living. That's very good
sign"
o. f. Ursenbach, the genial proprietor
of the Victor Hotel, says travail is III
creasing between Jackson's Hole and
the lower country, and his hotel, which
furnishes up-to-date metropolitan &C
commodations, ia rushed and crowded
to overhowing every night
Chas. Bergman, the wet goods
knight and Nelse Porter, landlord of
the Porter House at Idaho Falls, made
a tour Of the Basin Saturday and Sun
day, calling on the retailers of the "oil
of joy stocking them up with Christmas
goods.
J. l.. Eynon. manager of the Victor
Mercantile Co, is receiving new goods
by freight daily. The company carries
the most complete stock of general
merchandise of any store in the Basin,
and they do the largest business.
j. T. Robertson, OF Robertson Bros.
merchants of Victor, was out to St. An
thony the last of the week, with a four
horse load of oats. returning with a
load of freight for their store.
Editor Parker of the PEAK, was in
the Basin last week taking photographs
and securing write-ups for an illustrated
industrial magazine which he says will
be published about the first of the year.
It will be twenty-four page edition
with cover and if gotten out on the plan
represented, will be one of the best
advertisements for Fremont county that
could possibly be issued. Mr.. Parker
says he has ordered Simplex typesett-
ing machine, which equipped costs
So, 900, for his Office, and will within a
few weeks enlarge that valuable
periodical to an eight plge quarto He
deserves great credit for his enterprise
in bringing so valuable a machine into
the Fremont county newspaper field,
and every farmer should take the TETON
PEAK published for the good and vel
fare of the people in general, and no
church or individual in particular
One of Mr.. Hairs little boys was so
unfortunate as to receive a fracture of
the leg Monday. The cause we are
unable to learn. DR.. Ormsby of Rex
burg was telephoned for from Canyon
Creek Monday evening and he came up
Tuesday and set the broken limb
A. S. West owner and proprietor of
West Hotel at the Teton Bridge. has the
material on the ground for the erection
of a large and commodious feed stable
which will be ready for the use of the
travelling public in few weeks
The coal mines are shut down al
present and all Teton Basin is out hustl
ing wood, which is poor excuse when
all are equipped with coal stoves, how.
ever, the coal mines will be running
again in very short time, so it i:
generally understood
The oil drillers on Mr.. BRECKENRIDGE
ranch are working with will, running
night and day shifts. making about
forty feet to the shift. They are now
at depth of 700 feet, and Superinten
dent Mcdonald seems very much en-
couraged with the formation through
which they have passed.
w. F. Robertson & Co. are erecting {
new store building at Victor 26xS4 feet
on the corner opposite the Victor Hotel
, When completed this will be the larges
store building in the Basin.
P. O. TATE
The Teton peak. [volume] (St. Anthony, Idaho) 1899-1904, 1903-11-12
MONEY TO LOAN

On Farms, Ranches, Cattle, etc No
red tape No delay. Money the day you
want it. Pay back any part at any
time and stop interest. No third party
to deal with. All business done at home
THE SALISBURY Co,
L. NJ. EARL, Agent
Ross Hamer Block ST. Anthony
The Teton peak. [volume] (St. Anthony, Idaho) 1899-1904, 1903-11-12
For a BAD Cold

II you have bad cold you need a
good reliable medicine like Chamber
iain's Cough Remedy to loosen and re-
ileve 1t, and to allay the irritation and
Inflammation of the throat and lungs.
For sale by druggists.
The Teton peak. [volume] (St. Anthony, Idaho) 1899-1904, 1903-11-12

DR.. Loux has received an elegant elk s
head purchased from DR.. Fred Walcott
of st. Anthony. 1t is as fine a specimen
as has ever been seen in the city.-Poca-
tellO Advance.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1903-05-08
IN THE SENATE.

Action on the eighteen months sal
airy bill was deferred.
Senate bill No. Z, the Emergency
bill was taken up on third reading.
Senator c. Brown moved to make the
item $4,000 to reimburse the Mer-
chants Association for the expenses OF
j, @. Pratt "or so much thereof as may
be necessary to pay expenses" He
said the Merchants Association should
be made to file vouchers to show where
the money went.
Senator Achi said that the expense OF
the Merchants Association had been a
little over $1,000 and that $1,000 was in
tended to pay Pratt Brown replied
that the Merchants Association had
paid his expenses and also a monthly
salary, and II was sufficient TO refund
this. Let the fire claimants pay him."
said Brown; "if the government wants
to make a present to Mr.. Pratt let the
government ask for 1t. I don't see why
The amendment carried. The bill was
then passed on third reading with
twelve ayes.
THE NEW ESTIMATES.
Governor Dole transmitted estimates
from the various department heads for
the last eighteen months of the bien-
NAL period. Ordered printed.
Senator Dickey reported on the item
Of $4,000 for government physicians,
reducing II to $3.50. and fixing the pay
OF physicians in each case. One OF the