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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-04-04
TYPHOID IN ITHACA.
the Death OF Two Pcrsons and Two New
Cases Reported Yesterday.

ITHACA, N. Y. April s.-Two persons
died Of typhoid fever and two new cases
were reported in this city to-day. Inc
desd are Mrs. z. Schuyler Stoddard and
the ten -year-old daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Two tenement houses were TO day ordered
vacated by the local board Of health BE-
cause OF their unsanitary condition and the
families occupying them were eroed 10
ynov0 out
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-04-04
SPECIAL NOTICE.

4 HG0SoUs GR0WTI ana cSs oriSissi co.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-28
MORTALITY REPORT.
Slight Falling OF Compared With
Same Week Last Year,

There were ia deaths In the District dur
ing the week ended on Saturday last, OF
which 90 were Of whites and 45 colored, the
death rate for the former being III and
for the latter 26.O. For the deaths from all
causes the rate was 202.
The mortality in the corresponding period
of last year was IL. the rate for the total
deaths being 21.7. and in the week before
last ISL death rate being 2o.s.
During the current week the deaths from
diseases Of the brain increased from 10 to
15, and from those Of the kidneys declined
from IL to g. from heart affections from
Is to 8. and among children under five years
old from Al to 10, and under one year old
from 80 to IL.
There were fatal cases OF typhoid fever,
of whooping cough and 1 OF measles. BY
violence 5 deaths occurred-1 suicidal and
accidental. The case of suicide was by
gunshot wound of heart. OF the accidental
deaths L was by chloroform poisoning. l
steam railway accident, l by fall and /
by cavtng in of bank.
There were las cases Of typhoid fever
brought over from the preceding week.
ported and Is were discharged, leaving 14s
cases under treatment at the close of Sat-
urday last.
OF scarlet fever II new cases were in
There occurred no new cases during the
week. and were discharged, leaving 10
cases. with warning cards in premises.
OF dfphtheria there were 10 cases In quar-
antine. New cases numbering were de-
veloped. and having been discharged, left
cases under medical supervision in y
premises.
There were cases Of smallpox carried
forward from the previous week During
the week 4 new cases developed, and hav-
ing been discharged, left cases under med
| ical care
The mean meteorological conditions prev
alent during the week were temperature Of
the atmosphere 81 degrees; relative humid
| 1ty, 70, and barometer, 1905. There was
O.S9 of an inch of rainfall: winds northwest
| erly, averaging miles per hour. The max
| lmum temperature was 40 degrees on the
list and minimum Is degrees on the 10Th
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-28
GAYETY IN CHINATOWN
Celestials Welcome Advent
of New Year.
HAVING A GOOD TIME
SERVICES AT THE JOSS HOUSE
EARLY THIS MORNING.
Incense Sticks and Papers Containing
Prayers Offered Up in Flames
Day Of Good Cheer.

This Is New Year day to all Cinnamon,
and 1t is being duly observed by the follow
ers of Confucius. The stories of China
town are gayly decorated for the occasion.
Long before daybreak Celestials from all
parts of the city made their way to the joss
house in ~ street.
They were heavily burdened with all kinds
OF good things to eat-things good to China
men. There were chicken, ducks. dried
fish and meats from China. all sorts of
candies and liquid refreshments to offer up
to joss.
About three hundred of the local China
men have access to this particular joss
house, which Is in charge of members OF
the Gee Gong Hong Society. There are
more than three hundred Cinnamon here
who are not connected with the society,
and most of them have their joss at their
homes.
When the members of the society had
finished wishing joss good luck and were
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-28
cARrrEaIE WILL CONTRIBUTE
Promises Aid for Mem53rial to Thomas
Jefferson.

A meeting of the District Of Columbia
branch of the Thomas jefferson Memorial
Association was held laA evening at the
Hotel Barton, when an address was deliv-
cred by Dr. Ralph WALSH, the member of
the board of governors OF the national or
ganization representing the District.
He told of the work already accomplished
by the association fslaufe to erecting a
memorial to Jefferson and said Admiral
Dewey, the national-presiaent Of the ASSOC
citation. will soon issue an address setting
forth the objects Of the association
A letter from Andrew Carnegie indorsing
the movement and expressing an intention
to make a contribution to the cause was
read by Secretary W. S. Mexican
Letters of a like tone were also read from
ex-President Cleveland, J. Pierpont Nor
gan and others.
Rev. DR.. d. J. Stafford, David Moore and
Charles A. Boynton of the Associated
Press were made members of the execu-
tive committee of the association.
Rev. DR.. McKim made some timely re-
marks. urging all present to do all pos
sible to make the District organization 3
valuable auxiliary to the national organ
ization.
A resolution was adopted by rising
vote expressing profound regret at tn
death Of William H. Collins, member OF
the executive committee of the associa-
tion and rendering his family sympathy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-28

charges for their use was usually made
through the hotel Office. Occasionally tho
cabs were hired by strangers.
Mr.. F. 8. Hight Of the New Willard spoke
OF the customs prevailing In other cities, and
declared the hotels were allowed to keep
their private or special livery cabs in front
Of the hotels In such numbers as they de-
sired. He declared the public vehicles were
required to keep moving. He furthermore
said the public cabs are not such as the
guests Of his hotel desired to ride In. MT
Hight said his guests were charged the
regular hotel rate. which Is somewhat diff
ferent from the regular cab rate.
Mr.. o. G. Staples and others spoke, and
it was then that the Commissioners sug-
gested that the legal questions involved
should be treated by counsel in the shape
matter will be given careful consideration
and decision reached.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-28

most of the day and the visitors took
more notice of them than they did Of the
older ones.
At the store of Kim Lai Yuen Of 325
Pennsylvania avenue there was a tempting
spread for callers, and at this place a
group of Cinnamon consented to stand at
the door for the photographer.
The big time in chinatown will take
place after shutdown. Chung Lee, an elder
ly Chinaman who is extremely popular
about the Chinese homes and places of
business. was missed at the new year serv-
his return the local residents will give him
a hearty reception.
Gong he fab tSoi," which means Happy
New Year. was said by every caller as he
entered a house or store to pay his respects
and shook his own hands. box Of cigars
came In his direction almost the moment
he entered the door. and he was then in
vited to partake of the good things spread
for the callers.
'Good Time; No Work and Heap Fun"
Happy New Year" one of the Cinnamon
said to a Star reporter, when the latter
called to get an idea Of how the celebration
was being conducted. Then the cigars were
handed out in true American fashion and
an invitation was extended to enjoy what
was spread upon the table.
Good time; no work and heap fun" was
his explanation of the holiday. Good
words and feelings for every body, and owe
no money" he added.
He explained that some Cinnamon take
a little too much wine or whisky but
when they get full" they have sense
enough to go to their rooms and sleep off
the effects. They do not get quarrelsome
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-28

burned a red light. One OF the Cinnamon,
the high priest, approached the altar and
in a pewter pot lit a fire that gave off
blue flame in the smoky atmosphere.
lamentations were said and the ringing
guests that the new year was on. Inside
crackers were exploded, but this part of
the celebration was not permitted outside.
When they were exploded the doors were
closed and the sound did not disturb neigh
bors.
Some Were Hitting the Pipe.
During the hours between daybreak and
noon Chinatown was practically deserted.
The ree:dents Of that section were away in
other parts of the city calling, in order
to give those scattered about the city an
opportunity to visit the Chinese quarter
late in the day. when the festivities will
be more attractive than during the mora
ing hours.
There was little doing at the joss house
during the day. On the lower floor of the
building a number of Cinnamon enjoyed the
holiday hitting the pipe
Sam Moy of the Tsu Lung Company 314
Pennsylvania avenue and the keeper of a
restaurant on the opposite side of the thor
oughfare. Is the highest officer of the Chi
nese Free Masons here. His wife and chill
dren took positions on the balcony in front
of his place on the north side of the avenue
for The Stars photographer. but Sam said
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-28
RUST HALL DEDICATION.
DR.. Buckley's Address on patriotism
and Home Missions

The exercises attending the dedication of
Rust Hall, which are being held under
auspices of the Womans Home Missionary
Society, We're continued yesterday afternoon
and evening. The principal address last
evening was delivered by the Rev DR..
James NJ. Buckley, who spoke on Patriot
ism and Home Missions" Mrs. Clinton B.
Fiske presided.
The Rev. A. H. Thompson. on behalf of
the Junior Order cfCAmerican Mechanics,
presented to the missionary society a large
American flag. The gift, was received by
Mrs. w. G. Mcdowell, recently in charge
of the mission at Unalaaka.
The deaconess service, (which began at
$50 o'clock this afternoon. was presided
over by Miss H. A. Bancroft. The follow
ing was the program: Organ voluntary
Miss Alice A. Pechell; reading of the Scrip
lures, Miss Alberta K. Jones; prayer, Miss
Janet E. Kemp; "Deaeoness Work in the
Methodist Episcopal cChutth,' Miss MatiI-
da A. Reeves: 1.-The Deaconess in City
Work." Miss Kirstine Peterson, Baltimore
1.-The Deaconess in9 the Hospital" Miss
Marion w. Sayford; f"Deaconess Work in
Washington" Miss Hattie Worthington
How We Train Deaconesses in the Ma
tional Training School, Mise Blanche Zehr-
ing; closing prayers Miss Mary e. Weaver.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-28
Baptist Minister'S Union.

The Baptist Ministers Union held its reg
ular meeting at Shiloh Baptist Church Mon
day morning, Rev J. 7. Clark presiding
Rev. ]. M. Simms Of Savannah. Ca. con
Quoted the devotional exercises, assisted by
Rev. D. F. Rivers and Rev. ]. A. Taylor
Short addresses were made by Rev. NJ
Washington, Fredericksburg, Va; Rev. O
H. Wood. Gordonsville, Va, and Rev. H
Powell, Detroit. Mich.
Rev. Alfred Tyler. pastor Of Mount Horet
Baptist Church, announced to the union
that he had rendered his resignation as pas
tor of that church and will take charge OF
the First Colored Baptist Church, in Nc.
Keesport, Pa, February Is.
1t was decided to hold the memorial serv-
ice out Of respect to the late Rev. Arthur
Pratt at Shiloh Church Monday, Febru-
airy 49,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-28
Birds and Their Plumare,

Arrangements have been made for a free
lecture on the different plumages assumed
by birds at various stages Of theil
growth. illustrated by lantern slides, to BIZ
delivered this evening In the lecture hal
of the Columbian University at the an.
nual meeting of the Audubon Society fol
the District Of Columbia, by Mr.. Wilmer
Stone of Philadelphia. Mr.. Stone has made
a special study of this branch of ornitho.
logical research. and the value of his in
vestigations has long been recognized by
orinthologiSts.
Mr.. Stone Is an enthusiastic worker In
the cause of bird protection and is presi-
dent Of the Pennsylvania Audubon Society
an organization that numbers $500 mem
bers, scattered throughout the state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-28
Entertainment at Reform School.

The board of trustees Of the reform school
of the District of Columbia has arranged
for an entertainment to be given by the
boys of the institution in Assembly Hall,
Bladensburg pike, Friday evening. The pro-
gram will begin at 7:30 o'clock with song
by the school. followed by Lord Stanley's
African Dwarfs," by "a family; solo.
Creole Love Song" Mrs. D.. B. Mcleod:
song. THE Quilting Party" school; song.
MY Ways Cloudy" school; The Bob
Town School," by 81 family; chorus,
school; song, Good Night Ladies' school.
The orchestra will also furnish several Sc
lections during the evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-28
Decide to Permit Sale Of Plant.

An adjourned meeting OF the stockhold-
ers Of the Standard Butterine Company
was held last evening at the Riggs House
for the purpose Of taking final action on
the proposition Of recognizing the COM
pany and to raise money to the amount
Of $4,000, by offering the issue of 100000
worth of bonds on plant and other prop
erty Of the company at Langdon, D. c., at
70 cents the dollar. A total Of about
$4,000 was subscribed toward the taking
of the bonds. The company, 1t Is stated.
needs $l50.O0O to pay of the debts Of the
company and have working capital to re-
sumo business.
The stockholders decided last night the
best course to take was TO let the receivers
sell the property on order from the court.
In that event the stockholders, If they so
desired, could form a syndicate among
themselves and buy the property in, and
resume business under new charter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-28
Recommend Favorable Action.

The Commissioners have recommended
favorable action to the chairman of the
District committee in the House upon
House bill 1921, "to authorize the aban-
donment of w street northeast" which was
referred to the municipal authorities for
their report. This street. therefore. will he
abandoned between Lincoln and Rhode Is
land avenues. 1t has been a question
whether w street could be shifted into a
new and satisfactory position between I'd
street and Lincoln avenue. The needs of
this block will be satisfied by place"
street. the location of which can be de-
termined by the Commissioners when the
matter of the subdivision of the ground
comes up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-28
Funeral Of John B. Scott.

The funeral of Nj, John B. Scott. who
died at Atlantic City Sunday, was held this
afternoon at o'clock from the family resi-
dence. 943 street northwest. The deceased
was sixty-eight years old. 1.-THE Rev. Lucien
copal Church. preached ,fne sermon. The
pallbearers were Judge Moulton. John H.
Benton, E. I. Booraem and Joseph Quinter.
Interment was made at Gienwood cemetery.
Mr.. Scott was the proprietor of the Howard
House. this city. andref the Hotel Raleigh.
Atlantic City. HIw WAS member of New
Jerusalem Lodge, NO. g. F. A. A. NJ.
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satisfied that they had performed their re-
ligious duty faithfully and WELL they re-
turned to their respective homes or to the
homes of friends, to begin the celebration
of the new year.
Ushered in With Music.
The new year was ushered in at midnight
with music and then the work of putting
up the holiday decorations was in order.
am, and then the faithful went to visit
joss. At the dawn Of day each member of
the society made a bow toward the east.
and shortly afterward the exchange of
visits was begun.
Stores and dwellings were closed. so far
as business was concerned, and every
Chinaman felt 1t his duty to call upon all
his countrymen in the city. The decora
lions were chiefly in red and black, with
gay flowers from the orient.
At each place the host had a spread of
candies from China, chi-chi nuts, tea and
liquid refreshments of various kinds. Chi
nese whisky and rice wine were dispensed,
and some of the American who had been
calling during the day showed that the i'm
ported articles no less harmful than
are the native liquors
At the Joss House.
The scene at the joss house was impress
sive and the Cinnamon showed by their
sion was solemn oN. Attred in their
best robes the celestials climbed the steps
of the old 4la street house, on the second
floor of which was joss in all his glory.
Punk, or incense sticks and papers con-
tanning prayers, was offered up in flame,
while above the altar of gold and blach
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-28
SIX KILLED IN EXPLOSION.
Boiler Bursts in Foundry at Admission,
Ala

ADMISSION, Ala. January pa large
boiler in the malleable foundry Of the
Southern Car and Foundry Company blew
up this morning. killing six persons and in
juring probably twenty others, several of
whom will die.
The dead: White-Thomas Birch, pipe fit
ter: Ike Hardy, coremaker; ]. A. Forte,
boilermaker. Colored-John Mitchell, Chas.
Strong, one unknown coal HEAVIER
The fatally injured: White-W. H. Lewis,
helper; Clyde Price. Colored-Anthony Nc
Kinney, c. F. Hall
Tom Birch was on top of the engine ad-
justing the piping when the accident oc-
Cured. and was blown sixty feet into the
air. J. A. Forte, the boilermaker, was
blown to the top of neighboring shed
and instantly killed. Mr.. Ike Hardy was hit
by flying piece of the boiler while seventy
feet away and instantly killed.
Parts of the boiler weighing a ton or
more were blown over buildings a thousand
feet from the place of the explosion. The
cause CT the explosion is not known.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-28

Mrs. Jennie c. Robertson, formerly Jen-
ME c. Brown. died at her home in Dres-
den. Ohio, Saturday January "a, at 1925
pm. Her remains arrived In Washington
last night and were buried In Congressional
cemetery this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Mrs
Robertson was sick about a year. Her hus-
band and six children, the youngest baby
nine months old. survive her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-28
The Chicago River Tunnels.

Representative Mann of Illinois has intro
duced bill declaring the Chicago river
tunnels to be public nuisances and obstruc-
tions to the free navigation of the river and
to authorize the Secretary of War to direct
the person OF persons controlling them to
alter the same in accordance with plans to
be prepared by the chief of engineers, and
subjecting them to penalty of S10.e00 a
month for failure to comply.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-28
Committed to HOSPITAL for Insane

George M. Lindsey of Snow Hill, N. c.,
whose arrest On suspicion Of insanity was
told in yesterdays Star. was committed to
St. Elizabeth Hospital for the Insane by
Sanitary Officer Frank. James F. Sugg, a
cousin OF the unfortunate man. Is mayor
of Snow HILL Lindsey. 1t is stated, is q
lawyer and is wealthy. His wife and cousin
have been communicated with.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-28
Mai. Sylvester Returns Home

Major Sylvester has returned from Gin
cinnatf where he went to attend the fun
eral Of the late Col. Philip Deitsch, who
was chief Of police of that city for a num-
Der of years. as heretofore published in
The Star. The funeral took place Monday
afternoon and was largely attended. Many
police chiefs from different sections of the
country were in attendance
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-28
Deep Snow in Idaho.

WALLACE, Idaho, January 2S.-More
than fourteen inches of; snow fell during the
past twenty-four Aoursoo in the Occur
d'Alenes. and the snow Is, fourteen feet deep
In all of the country near st. Regis and
Lookout mountain. O This snow is packed
upon the sides of1sthet Northern Pacific
tracks higher than the tops Of the cars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-28
Expressive of Sympathy.

At meeting of the Blaine Invincible Re
publican Club last night P. H. Carson
offered a resolution. which was adopted.
on the death of William H. Collins. The
members of the Blaine Invincible Republic
can Club deeply sympathize with the be-
reaved family and will send a copy of the
resolutions to the relatives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-28
Walter Parker Convicted.

A verdict of guilty was rendered late this
afternoon by a jury in Criminal Court No.
l in the case of Walter Parker, colored,
tried under an indictment charging as
sault with a dangerous weapon. The de-
PENDANT was accused of slashing several
boys with knife last November.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-28
Funeral of Thomas Markward.

The funeral Of ex-Policeman Thomas
Markward, who died Monday night will be
held from his late residence on Benning
road at O. clock tomorrow afternoon. The
irterment will be made at Congressional
cemetery.
Sergeant Hartman, with a detail Of ten
mounted policemen, will attend the funeral.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-28

and want to fight. At this time not one
of them will even use bad language
1T is nothing but everything good" he
said.
There was little in the way of a celebra
ton today at the Chinese legation, but
there will be a dinner given to the official
family tomorrow. Later there will be a re-
ception rendered the Chinese residents bnt
the date of this has not been set.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-28
Continued Until Fridao,

Hearing in connection with the proceed
ings instituted by Charles E. Meyers for
injunction to restrain the Washington HUI
name Society from interfering with his
horses and mules. set for today before Jus
tice Hagner in Equity Court No. L, was
continued until Friday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-28
Knocked Down and Hurt.

B. L. Friess, who resides near the corner
of 10th and I streets northwest, was
knocked down by a wagon near the corner
of 41a street and Pennsylvania avenue about
noon today. He sustained a scalp wound,
which was dressed at the Emergency Hos
pital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-28
Includes Porto Ricans.

Senator Foraker has introduced an amend
ment to the naval appropriation bill making
citizens Of Porto Rico eligible to appoint
ment as cadets at the Naval and Military
Academies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-28

"Dr. Hancock, your med
iCine works first class with
me, and feel ever so much
better from it."
Extract from q Letter of 4 Patient Suffering from
Catarrh Of the Stomach.
This. together with many other
letters and personal references (by
permission) in this city can be seen
at my office.
Consultation free.
Dr.Hancock, Specialist in Chronic
Diseases, By 18th ST., Pope Build
ing.
!ss-f.m,w.n.4o
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-28
General Superintendent Resigns.

Joseph II. Sands. general superintendent
Of the eastern district of the Southern rail-
way. has resigned. His successor will be
appointed Immediately.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-28

DR.. Van Dyke Gives Reading.
The Rev. Dr. Henry Van Dyke of Prince
ton University gave reading Saturday
afternoon in the pavilion for the blind.
Congressional Library, to the enjoyment Of
a large audience.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-28

Appointed to the Memorial Association
The Speaker of the House Of Representa-
tives this morning appointed Messrs. John
W. Douglass and Charles ]. Bell to be
members of the Memorial Association Of
the District of Columbia.