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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-15
LIBRARY ASSOCIATION MEETS.
Career Of Linnaeus Reviewed - M
Carnegie's Recent Offer.

At the regular monthly meeting Of the
District of Columbia Library Association
the first literary feature, after the trans
action of routine business, was paper by
Mr.. Theodore w. Koch on recent events In
the library world. Beginning with brief
survey of libraries in the District and COM
menting on Mr.. Carnegie's recent generous
gift of $35OO00 for branch libraries, Mr..
Koch turned naturally to the discussion OF
branch libraries in general and their sue
cess in other cities, showing how usefully
they complement the work Of a central
library
Mr.. Koch then spoke of travelling libra
ries, pointing out that the failing interest
in this branch Of library work in New Jer-
sey Is owing to the abundance of cheap
literature, questioning, at the same time, If
the latter is of nearly so high grade as
that furnished by the travelling library.
Other matters touched on by Mr.. Koch
were the establishment and growth Of the
Tabard Inn and Book Lovers library, with
the new Book Lovers Magazine, Mr.. Sey-
mour Eatons latest venture, and brief
reference to the select and valuable dra-
matte library recently presented by Mr..
John Drew to Harvard University. The
speaker closed by reading In extenso the
letter from John Morley to the chancellor
of the University Of Cambridge presenting
to that institution the famousaActen library.
Mr. ]. Christian Bay of the Library Of
Congress was the principal speaker Of the
evening and chose for his topic 1.-The Ca
reer of Linnaeus." Two centuries ago, Mr..
Bay said the career of a scientist in
some respects more attractive and less ar
duous than at present. Any single science,
being then in an early stage of develop
ment, might be mastered in its main out
lines without very great labor, while to-
day the man scarcely exists swhp can call
himself master of a single science.
Linnaeus, like many another man of
genius, was unfortunate in his. seducation
His parents long labored with him in the
endeavor to have him become minister of
the Gospel but his theological tutors soon
gave him up in despair as he was ever
more fond of roaming fields and collecting
specimens than of coming his books.
In medicine, however, Linnaeus succeeded
better than at his theological studies, and
having trained himself diligently at the
universities of Lund and Upsala he en-
joyed for several years a highly lucrative
medical practice at Stockholm.
Travel In foreign lands had many at
fractions for the famous naturalist who
spent much of his life in Holland where
most OF MS works We're produced, besides
visiting France and Denmark.
In regard to his literary activity. the
great precocity of his mind naturally ar
rests the attention. Before he was twenty
four years Of age most of his works had
been planned or well sketched out, and
some actually brought to completion. His
greatest service to science lay in bringing
order out Of chaos by systematizing the
great mass Of botanical knowledge coll
leeted by his predecessors and contempt
rarieS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-15
EVANSVILLE AND VICINITY.
]. W. Stephens, Navy Yard Employe,
Instantly Killed by Express Train.

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star,
HYATTSVILLE, Md, January 15 1903.
AS Mr. John w. Stephens was crossing the
Baltimore and Potomac railroad track at
Landover about 2 o'clock Tuesday after
noon to take local train for Washington
he was struck by an express train bound
for Baltimore and instantly killed. Under
taker Gasch took charge Of the remains,
which will be removed to Anne Arundel
county for burial Friday.
An inquest was deemed unnecessary. The
deceased was forty-two years old and was
employed as a machinist at the navy yard
He leaves a wife. He resided on the Ship
ley property on the Annapolis road.
The East Hyattsville Improvement Asso-
citation held a meeting at Mr.. Little's resi-
dence and permanently organized. A brief
constitution, drafted by the secretary, was
adopted. The following officers were elected
to serve for the ensuing year: John F.
Little, president; w. A. Thomas, vice presi-
dent; w. Brooke, Hunter, secretary; Ernest
A. Sikken, treasurer. The question of pro-
vidtng lights was discussed and Mr.. Thomas
was requested to interview Baltimore firm
and secure bid for lamps. A committee
was appointed, consisting Of the president
secretary and Mr.. F. s. Martin, to cali
upon the property owners who were not
members and invite them to join the asso-
citation.
The next meeting will be held at the resi-
dence Of Mr.. Sikken Monday, the Goth in
slant. The regular meetings will be held
the first Monday in each month
A sociable was given at the parsonage of
the M. E. Church South Tuesday evening.
A fine musical and literary program was
presented, and refreshments were served
The proceeds were for the benefit of the
church.
Mr.. Arthur Carr has sold the property of
James Stevens, consisting of 31s acres in
East Riverdale, to E. D. F. Brady of
Washington: also the property Of Harry B.
Major, at Littlefeld and Wine avenues. to
]. B. Waters Of Hyattsville.
Rev. ]. w. Rawles and family, who have
been visiting relatives at Savage Crossing,
Va. will return Saturday. Mr.. Rawles will
occupy the pulpit of the Baptist Church
Sunday at both services.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-15
TESTS WERE SATISFACTORY.
Cipher Messages Sent by Wireless Te'
legraphy From Annapolis.

The conclusion of the final tests of the De
Forest wireless telegraph system, which the
board of experts on wireless biography has
been conducting the past few days between
the navy yard here and the Naval Acad-
envy at Annapolis, occurred late yesterday
afternoon, and as a result Of the tests it
is stated, the Navy Department will pur-
chase the entire outfit from the American
De Forest Wireless Telegraph Company
When the Prairie returns from the naval
maneuvers, sea tests will be continued
from that boat and from Annapolis.
The members of the board present at the
examination of the system were Lieutenant
Commander Arnold, chairman of the board !;
Lieutenant Commander Jayne, Lieutenant
Hudgens and Lieutenant Commander
HOGS Ten cipher messages were sent from
Annapolis, and an equal number from this
city, and it is stated there. was only one
error IN the total number. The speed of
transmission obtained was thirty-five words
minute, and the members Of the board
express themselves as greatly pleased with
the showing that the American system has
made. Four foreign systems have been
tested from this same range by the Navy
Department, and it is said that only one
was able to cover the distance, and this
one only after two weeks of careful tuning
The De Forest system required no tuning
whatever. and operated successfully from
the first
Lieutenant Commander Hogg of the navy
has perfected some inventions in electrical
syntony to prevent the interference of
simultaneous wireless messages, which are
regarded as of particular Importance in the
new science, and these inventions have
been acquired by the De Forest company.
DR.. De Forest has announced that the
De Forest company has already begun the
construction of two long-distance wireless
stations at Cape Hatteras and Block
Island, 300 miles apart. From these two
stations coasting steamers will be kept con-
stantly in touch with land. The Hatteras
station will be of especial value to mariners
on account Of the frequent storms met near
the cape.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-15
Installation Of Officers.

Tuesday evening last the following named
officers were installed in Fred. D. Stuart
Encampment, No. Z, ]. o. @. F.. for the en-
suing year: Chief patriarch, N. w. Bridges;
high priest, t. B. Russ: senior warden, w.
Gilbert Ray; junior warden, f. F. Iuggins;
scribe, Geo. L. Clayton; treasurer, f w.
Bradford; guide. NJ. b. Tiundley; outside
sentinel, J. L. Irwin; inside sentinel. r. =.
Walker; first watch. John Fl. Wood; second
watch, w. L. Hart: third watch, w. H.
Hartley: fourth watch, Joseph Pospisiei:
first guard of tent, j. X. Davidson; second
guard OF tent John !. Brown.
The installation ceremonies were con-
Quoted by the grand patriarch. Jchn L.
Wood, who was assisted by the other grand
officers OF the Grand Encampmeut A large
number OF members were in attendance. 1t
was reported that tho encanpment has
made large increase both Ia members ard
Ia finances
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-15
A. ]. HOPKINS fur Senator.

A dispatch from Springfield. IL. last
night says: Representative a. J. hopkins
OF Aurora was noniinetcd tonight by joint
republican caucus OF :le Eii,ln.s l. gis.dture
to succeed William L. Maso. IN the United
States Senate. The or.y ether name to
come before tie caucus was tia, nf Luther
Lat1in Mills Of Chicago. On motion OF
State Senator Mueller. VIII, hs:l presented
the name of Mr.. Mills. the noin.uation OF
Representative Hopkins was afterward
made unanimous.
Mr. Hopkins was then presented TO tho
caucus, and made a brief speech accepting
the nomination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-15
You Rum No Chances
CHANGES ORDERED.
Appointments, Promotions and Trans
fers in Public Schools.

AT regular meeting of the board Of ed.
ucation at the Franklin building last night,
1t was announced that the following
changes in the schools had been approved:
Appoint Martha Thomas and assign her
to first grade Garrison School; Julia Brooks
and assign her to eleventh division.
Promote 8. B. Holland, from $475 to $500;
l.. E. H. Ballenger, from $475 to $500; NJ l..
Evans. from $3.50 to s475: B. A. Yoder, from
$3.50 to $475; S. E. Dyson, fourth grade
Stevens School. a salary Of $3.50 per an
mum: G. E. Tibbs. from first grade Garri-
son School to third grade Stevens School;
NJ. E.. Burrell. from second grade Bell
School to third grade.
Transfer M G. Lucas. seventh grade RAN
dali School to seventh grade Bell School;
J. E. Page, seventh grade at Bell School,
to seventh grade at Randall School.
The resignation of Miss Ella Bruce,
teacher, third grade. Randall School, was
accepted. Miss H. D. Foster. kindergarten
teacher. was granted leave of absence
1t was announced that the Mckinley
Manual Training School will be dedicated
January 20 with appropriate ceremonies
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-15
NOT AFTER PANAMA.
Formal Assurance Given Regarding
the 1sthmian Canal.

A dispatch from Berlin yesterday says:
The German government has sent a note
to the United States relative to the report
that Germany is seeking to acquire Colon
bias interests in the Panama Canal Com
pany.
The note affirms that the report is utterly
baseless. and, 1t Is understood expresses
the opinion that Germany's commerce
would be benefited by the construction Of
the canal by the United States.
1t Is learned at the State Department
that Ambassador Tower has received from
the German foreign Office an unequivocal
denial of the statement that found some
currency few days ago. to the effect that
to secure control of the Panama canal
franchise. The ambassadors advice did not
credit the German government with any
feeling for or against the canal enterprise,
put Is gathered that the; state Of the
public mind in Berlin. certainly in CONNER
cial circles, is favorable to American con-
structton because of the benefits expected
to accrue to German shipping. engaged in
trade on the Pacific and on the west coast
of South America.
1t Is said at the State Department that
there is no change in the status of the
negotiations with Colombia respecting the
canal. Great impatience is exhibited at
the delays and the failure of Colombia to
accept the terms held out, and pressure is
being brought to bear to hasten conclu-
sion. so that the President, may, before the
adjournment of the present Congress. have
acquired control of either the Panama or
the Nicaragua route and be in a position to
begin the work Of construction.
1t Is regarded as desirabie to avoid a
test Of the legal status of the appropria-
lions for canal purposes made in the
Spooner act, and such test might be nee
essary II the actual control Of the property
is not had before March A. For this rea-
son the impression is allowed to grow that
Colombia VIII not be given much time in
addition to what she has had In which to
finally accept or refuse our termss And as
soon as he concludes that such q refusal
is final the President is sprepafeA to send
to the Senate treaties with Nicaragua and
Costa Rica conveying the necessary au-
thority for the construction OF the Mica
ragua canal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-15
Capitol Hill Literary sc.;etr

The Capitol Hill Literary Society met
Monday evening at the residence of Mr..
and Mrs. ]. NJ. Leitch, POI 5th street south
east. DIR. Henry Baker gave a lecture on
india The speaker wore the handsome
Costume O! an Indian prince, ard gave an
accoun, OF his travels III that country. witt,
descriptions of the places visited. the his
tory ard manners and customs Of the peo-
pie.
,rl.e remainder of the program was as fol-
lows: Piano se.o. overture to ''Tannhaus-
err Bliss Maud Gavin; recita TONS Rosa
lind Quoting Shakespeare and How Sal
vator Won," Mrs. Ellen Vockcy Siefert:
violin solo, 3iY. e. c. Palmer; piano solo.
Venetian Song" Miss Florence Hedges:
violin solo. Ear u: C. Palmer; plano solo,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-15
Annual Election.

A. ~ election held Monday ,aa. the
!-a1"}-srs' Tile snd Guaranty Insurance
CO. a1ay o:ectel the fai,o;ving officers and
d!re c;ar* for the orsp:@g year:
OiSc"-s-J. a. Nnefei pTes.5er.: Geo-se
y. Hamilton. vice President: J.. l., S;.hrnidt.
secretary; George b. Er.me-lcn. tree snre,..
Di-ectcrs-Michael ]. i-o!bsrt H. 4. How
snsteir. Arthur g. Bishop. Georg. e. Ham.
llton. John Z. Donohoe, Joseph r.. ssun-
u. Esnmerick.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-15
The Moccasin Accepted.

The acting secretary Of the navy has ac-
cepted the submarine torpedo boat Mecca
sin. with abduction Of 5000 from the con-
tract price on account of endurance de-
ficiencies. While submerged the vessel
made 698 knots, or IL knot less than the
requirements.
The submarine torpedo boat Adder has
been placed In commission at New Suffolk,
L. !.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-15
The Torpedo Boats Reach Key West.

The torpedo boat fiotilla which took part
In tho mansuvers in the Caribbean has ar
rived at Key West en- route to Hampton
Roads
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-15
"A store that advertises

"A store that advertises
secures the means with
which to buy latest styles
and best goods. Thus
merit and advertising are
twin sisters.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-08
WILL BE EXAMINED TODAY.

The preliminary hearing Of Frank
Adams. charged with rape, will be held
before Justice Goodman at O'Clock
this afternoon. A civil suit viii oc-
cupy the attention of the court during
the morning hour. 1t Is probable that
the principal witness against Adams
will be i5-year-old Ida Nylund, the
victim of the assault. The child has
made full confession to Deputy Dis
trict Attorney Eakin, and Adams has
likewise confessed his guilt. u. E.
Auntman Will also appear for the
state. on Saturday, before the inior-
nation was filed against Adams, Hunt
man asked him to pay the small debt
owed but Adams refused. Huntman
wished TO leave the city that night.
The men had trouble over the matter
and finally became involved in hght.
Both were badly pummeled. Later
Huntman carried out his threat 10
make trouble for his erstwhile friend
II Adams guilt is proven he VIII ne
bound over for trial before the circuit
court. Conviction will liable him 10
long term in the penitentiary.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-08
Detained Men
| Are WiId-Eyed
immigration Laws Compel Chinese
Cannery Grew to Stay A.
board Ship Sargent.

Aboard the G. r. Sargent, lying off
Smith Poi1t, are II wild-eyed Cinnamon
These chinks are up against the new
regulations regarding the transporia-
tion OF their nationality between ports
and they cannot understand how the
law can operate 20 keep them aboard a
ship lying al anchor when the shore "
40 near.
The detained Cinnamon belong ln
Portland. They comprise the crew of
the Sargent and were taken aboard
that vessel last April when she sailed
for iBliatol bay under charter Of the
Portland Alaska Packing company.
Under the law they must be accounted
for at the port OF Portland. the place
OF starting, upon ,hair return. The
Sargent. laden with her pack Of Ash
arrived In the mouth OF the Columbia
last Friday and there being no tug %
take her up the river, she lies here yet,
with her Chinese crew forbidden 10
land.
Government Chinese Inspectors J. A.
McFeron and Charles Bogard who were
sent NJ from Portlnad are aboard to
see they do not come ashore and the
celestlaIs are making life burdensome
for them. To mitigate their sufferings
Inspt ctor McFeron came ashore yes
turday bringing one Of the crew with
him. Tha Chinaman purchased a fresh
supply u groceries for his fellow pris-
oners left aboard the Sargent and MFR.
Mcreron put In hip time trying to gel
tug TO tow the Sargent on up the
river. The chinaman was also permit
I'D 10 communicate by telephone with
his friend Sled Beck In Portland, Beck
gave assurance that tug would come
right up and this assurance and the
gre rCceries helped 10 restore tranquility
aboard the Sargent last night. The
Harvest Queen Is expected down today
TO tow the Sargent to Portland.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-08
FUNERAL OF D. K. WARREN
Late Capitalist Laid to Rest Sun.
day Afternoon. -.

All that was mortal OF the late Dam
lei X. Warren was laid to rest at War
rcDton on sunday afternoon. A special
train from Astoria, carrying 200 friends
OF the dead pioneer, left the city at
1880 Services were conducted at the
home by Rev. Henry Narcotic. Of the
Presbyterian church OF Astoria, and the
services AZ the grave were private. The
interment took place in the family bur-
iRl ground near the residence.
Several beautiful selections We're rem
dered by a quartctte composed OF Mrs.
G., W. Fulton. Miss Reba Hobson, Mr..
j. n. Gritiin and MIR. w. II. Barker.
The active pallbearers were: J. 7.
Ross. Senator Fulton, J. @. A. Bowlby,
j. Il. Higgins. G. r. Lester and Walter
c. Smith. The following gentlemen
were honorary pallbearers George H..
George G. c. Fulton, h. Van Dusen,
II. y. Prael. p. A. Stokes and J. NJ.
Turney.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-08
TWO VETERAN MANUFACTURERS.

Captain A. NJ. Simpson and Geo. ".
Hume. pioneer business men OF the
Lower Columbia country. are at The
Occldent hotel. Mr.. Hume was
prime mover In starting the salmon can
merry business now grown into an In
dustry OF first importance on the CO.
lumbla and In the Northwest. Mr.,
Hume Is father Of WIN II. Hume who
will tomorrow set to going within sight
Of Astoria the finest equipped sawmlli
OF modern times. Captain Simpson
built the first sawmlll Of the Lower
Columbia country. II was started IN
1852 and wassocated at the foot of what
In nov Tenth street. The old engine
lies yet buried In sand back OF the
Flavel brick building. Piling driven by
hand for the Simpson mill wharf may
yet be seen at the foot Of Tenth street.
Among Captain simpsons present hold
ings are the mills at Knappton across
the river and at South Bend. Wiliapa
Bay. His son Louis is operating a
large mill at South Bend on Coos Bay.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-08
The Australia
in Quarantine
Comes From Cholera Port .oI
n Shanghai and Her Mud Bal |.
Iats viii Be Taken Out.

Because the British ship Australia
came from the plague infected port Of
Shanghai, her mud ballast Will be re-
moved at this quarantine station and
new ballast win be substituted. The
Australia arrived yesterday and was
ordered into quarantine at once.
Cholera is raging at Shanghai and the
public health officials are employing
every means 10 prevent its spread to
the United States The Australia'g
ballast came from the rivers bottom at
Shanghai. and, fearful that this mud
may be infected with germs Of the
deadly disease. the quarantine officer
here, Dr. Earle. has ordered IL removed.
The mud will be dumped into the sea.
The vessel has about 1900 tons OF bal
last aboard.
II viii be necessary for Captain
Korrf To take on new ballast before
his ship leaves quarantine, and SAND
from the Columbia river bottom will be
used. One other case OF this kind has
come up at this port.
COAL SHIP ARRIVES
The British ship County Of Inverness
reached port yesterday from Newcastle
Australia, with one OF the biggest coal
cargoes ever brought to this port. She
has $40 tons, OF which 55l tons win be
,inloaded at Astoria. This coal is con-
signed TO s. Elmore e. Co. The balance
OF the cargo is for Portland firms.
THE LUMBER CARRIERS.
A. B. Hammond's steamer Francis
I,eGgett has finished taking on 100000
feet OF lumber at Portland and Will
complete her cargo by loading an addi-
tional 500 900 feet at Rainier. The Leg
gett will proceed TO Stella, after finish
ing her cargo, and take in tow a log
raft. Cargo and raft are for San Fran
cisco firms.
The steamer Robert Dollar Is finish
ing lumber cargo at Westport.
The barkentine Charles F. Meyers ar
rived Sunday from San Francisco to
load lumber.
The schooner Alvena departed Sun
day for San Francisco with lumber
cargo.
the SCHOOuGT IuEpAt asAA'%N
day. She will load lumber.
The steamer Aberdeen departed sun
day for San Francisco with a full ium-
ber cargo.
The schooners Sehome and irene
have been towed up the river to ioao
lumber.
STEAMER RUNS AMUcK.
The steamer South Portland did con-
siderable damage along the Waterfront
sunday morning She had just arrived
down the river and, being caught py
tie tide while running under slow Dell'
VAS sheered into Lindenberger's dock
A number Of piles were carried away
and damage TO the extent OF $3.50 en-
tailed. After passing this dock tne
steamer colllded with the Ilwaco, which
was lying at the Copeland dock. a
norton OF the Ilwaco's all was carried
awaw and several windows smashed
The South Portland's bow was aiso
smashed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-08
WILL EXAMINE JOHNSON EXHIBIT. u

Jefferson Myers of Portland, Richard
Scott of Milwaukee and Edmund =.
Giltner, president, member and seere-
tary, respectively of the Lewis and
Clark Fair Commission. arrived in the
city on last nights train and will re-
main over today. Their visit at this
time is to examine the johnson exhibit
Of native woods. both rare and COM
mercial with the view of acquiring the
same for the Oregon exhibit az :.
Louis and also for the Lewis and
Clark fair. The Johnson exhibit is one
az the finest in the West and very
clearly demonstrates the possibilities OF
oregon forests, and particularly those
Of Ciatsop county, should the nego-
tiaHons be successful this exhibit VIII
finally become part of those IN the
Memorial Building TO be erected per-
manently by the commissioners.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-08
SOLDIERS MAKE TROUBLE.

Two enlisted men from Fort Stevens,
one giving the name of Fialds. created
A disturbance on Bond street last nigh'
and wre arrested. Passing a Chinese
store Fields ran his. hand through the
window injuring himself quite badly
The Chinese caused his arrest. While
officer Boyer was taking Fields to jail
another soldier, who refused to give his
name, went to his friends assistance
oficer Gamble put in an opportune ap-
nearance and both soldiers were
marched off to the station. Chief Hai-
lock telephoned the commanding ofhcei
At Fort Stevens who will SEND over
guard to take the men back to the tort
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-08

Does the schilling's Bes,
moneyback offer ever 8 ct
taken' Yes.
On what complaint The
flavoring extracts, for instance,
are 2 to 80 times as strong as
usual. Said to be inconvenient.