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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-13
Wants Fine RENTED

James A. Toomey, attorney for George "
Green. has written to the Commissioners re-
questing that an order be passed asking
that the fine imposed upon his client for
occupying public space for the display Of
goods in front of 3O3 10th street northwest
be RENTED by the Police Court and that
permit be issued to Mr.. Green for the
use of the usual amount of space allowed
to merchants. Mr.. c. b. Hunt, computing
engineer. says the matter seems to be one
merely of the enforcement of the police
regulations and does not apparently call for
further action from the office. The matter
will be referred to Commissioner West, who
has supervision Of the police department,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-13
METHODIST WOMEN
ANNUAL MEETING OF HOME MIS-
sIoNARY SOCIETY.
District Organization in Session at NC
Kendree Church Today-Large In
crease in Contributions Reported.

The annual meeting of the Woman
Home Missionary Society of the M. f.
Church. Washington district. which con-
vened at 1870 o'clock this morning in Nc
Kendree Church. was characterized by I'M
usual enthusiasm. There large at
tendance of members of the society from
the various Methodist churches of the
district, ard the work of the session was
entered into promptly. Mrs. A. d. Lynch.
president OF the society. presided A recess
taken at / o'clock, when luncheon was
served in the Sunday school room of the
church by the ladies of McKendree.
The afternoon session was called to order
shortly after O'Clock and after a brief
praise service led by MIS-. r. l.. Wright.
and solo by Miss Agnes Hubbard. an add
dress was delivered by Mrs Judith Ellen
Foster ON Our Own Land-Woman's OPP
portunity for Service This WAS followed
by address by Mrs. Frank NJ. Bristol.
who s%,ke on Not but Christ"
The remainder of the afternoon will be
devoted TO the hearing of reports of de
rartment secretaries, and the election of
officers for the ensuing year.
The morning session opened with the
singing of My Country. Tis of Thee, by
the audience. followed by scrptural read
Ing by Mrs. J. G. Nicholson. Prayer was
offered by Mrs. NJ S. Tasker, and Rev. DR.
+. l.. Hubbard, pastor of Mex endree, wei
coined the ladies to the church. Mrs. j
w, Duvall read the report OF the record
ing secretary, after which Miss Sanford
sang solo
\ review of the years work was given
by Mrs ID. Il. Street, core spending secre-
tary of the district association. The past
year, II was shown, has been productive of
gratifying results, and the work has in
creased to a great extent.
Tribute to Mrs. D. C. Street.
An interesting feature of the session oc-
Cured Immediately after the adoption of
Mrs. Streets report, when Mrs. Clara
Roach. on behalf of the District society.
announced that the ladies have contributed
funds for the purpose of placing window
IN Rust Hail IN honor OF Mrs. Street Mrs.
Reach stated that Mrs. Street has served
as corresponding secretary of the District
society for the past fourteen years, and
that her work had been of great value to
The society. In token of the esteem In
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-13
Two Wills Filed.

The will of Laura T. Howard, dated
March Is last was filed today for pro-
bate. Her estate is left to her nephew
James p Miller and her nieces, Alice M.
La Horst and Sallie E. Miller
By the terms of the will of Augusta
McBlair and of two codicils, also filed
today. her children, John HoIlins, Julia
Ten Eyck. Charles r. McBlair, Andrew
j. McBlair and Virginia G. Smith are
the beneficiaries
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-13
Verdict for Railroad COMPANY.

verdict in favor of the Metropolitan
Railroad Company was rendered today
by a jury in Circuit Court No. 2 Chief
Justice Clabaugh presiding, as the out
come of the proceedings at law to re-
cover damages in the sum of $4,000, in
stituted against that company by Emma
Harper, as administrators of the estate
of Henry Z. Ware, deceased.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-13

accounts OF the reception given by the
PRESIDENT last Saturday to the Ancient and
honorable Artillery Company of Boston
ana the Honorable Artillery Company Of
LONDON that the two commands were es-
corted to the White House by the Minute
men OF TINS city. 1t appears that the Minute
wen ,endered an escort, but Col. Hedges.
the commander of the Boston ancients de-
clheu the offer. The men wearing the con-
uhental uniform, who were generally sup
posed TO be the Minute Men. it is stated.
We're. members OF the color guard of the
Massachusetts Artillery
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-13

sermon. After the election of officers for
the ensuing year the committee on arrange
ments reported. The report, which COM
prlsed the program for the coming sessions,
as printed In The Star yesterday, was
changed in only one respect. Instead of
holding the regular session. as scheduled
for Wednesday. members of the synod will
at 2:30 O'Clock make call upon President
Roosevelt, at his request This will prob
ably make the synod take more time In dis
posing of its business than was expected
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-13
A Toothless Animal.

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger
During a lesson on the animal kingdom
to a Philadelphia kindergarten class a
teacher said
"Can any one give me an example of an
animal of the order of edentata-that is, a
front-toothless animal?"
Il cam" cried little David, his face beam
ing with pleasure that he should have an
opportunity to win himself a place at the
head of the class.
We'll. what is ft?" smiled the teacher
Grandmother" came the unexpected re-
rly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-13
Painfully Hurt.

An elderly man named James Thurston,
whose home is at 1912 18th street north
west was knocked down by buggy this
morning and painfully injured about the
left hip. The accident occurred at Yer
mont avenue and X street. and the injured
man was taken to the Emergency Hospital
for treatment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-13
DR.. Easton's Career,

Thomas Chalmers Easton, the new mod
orator, was born, at Jedburg. Roxburgh-
SHIRE Scotland in 1871, and received lib
eral education in the Scotch universities
He came to this country and entered the
ministry of the Congregational Church. his
first charge being at Glastonbury, Conn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-13
Policeman Rewarded.

Private STANCE of the police force has re-
ceived reward of $50 for the arrest of a
deserter from the army. He will be allowed
to retain all but 20 per cent of the amount,
the latter having been deducted for the
benefit of the clothing and helmet fund.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-13
Ask for Appropriation.

delegation from the Anacostia Citizens
Association called upon the Commissioners
this morning and requested that an item
for the purchase of additional ground about
the Van Buren, School be included in the
forthcoming estimates to Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-13
Steam Fire Engine Wanted.

The Commissioners have received from
the Cathedral Heights Citizens Association
a copy of the resolutions recently adopted.
asking that steps be taken to provide
steam fire engine in Tenleytown in lieu of
the chemical apparatus now installed there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-13
Asks for Aid

w. M. Boley. president of the Lowry In
stitute and Industrial School. has again
written to the Commissioners asking aid for
pupils In the school,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-13
DR.. Easton Elected Moderator.

The officers Of the synod for the ensuing
year which were chosen last night, are as
follows: Rev. DR.. Thomas G. EaSton Of
the Eastern Presbyterian Church of this
CITY moderator; Rev. DR.. II. N. Miller. re-
elected stated clerk; Rev. James N. Nourse,
reelected permanent clerk; Rev. Robert L.
Hallett temporary clerk The moderator is
chosen each year from the presbytery in
which the synod meets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-13
Was a Mistake.

It is stated that mistake was made in
the printed reports In the statement in the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-13

Francisco. Cal, one Of the largest ana
wealthiest churches in the country "nere
he had been for a period of nine years, that
he was called. April %. 1898, to the pastor
ate of the Eastern Presbyterian Church IN
this city. He was installed January "a
1894. ,,,.; oor :
esrred mon Or. Easton the degree of A M
and in ISL the degree of D. d. was be-
slowed by Lake Forest University oa Nh
caeo DR. Easton is a member OF the Nd
sonic fraternity. and also of the Knights OF
Pythias. He has given much time 10 Zee
turing, especially in the west ana IN ncoa,
land having crossed the Atlantic seNerai
times to Scotland for that purpose
He is very popular with the members OF
his congregation and with others. he taA s.ss
oenaciaI interest in the young men OF the
civ being prominently identified with the
various institutions here for the oetterihs
IF social and moral conditions.
He is regarded man OF strong conNic-
lions and in his pulpit utterances is vigor-
Gus and forceful
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-13
The Minister'S Sphere.

In course of the exposition of the fore
Going heads Dr. Reigart said: "A minister
is not n lecturer on mental philosophy agri-
culture or commerce. but his duty Is spir-
itual-to lead men to Christ for strength.
However anxious we may be to fill our
churches. it is better to preach to empty
news than to fill them by unworthy meth
dds - Again he said: I'm these days. when
the Sunday newspaper is both Bible and
prayer book, 1t is not surprising that con-
gregations want changes OF pastors often.
This is one of the discouragements that we
should overcome
my brethren" he concluded. 1--WE are.
trust. trying to- uphold the dignity of our
calling. Let US do it in the spirit Of Christ,
making splendid and glorious our work.
Oh, the honor, the joy, the glory of being
an ambassador of Christ, the legate OF the
skies"
Rev. Daniel Wills of this city and Rev.
Dr. Henry Branch of Ellicott City, Nd, led
in devotional exercises in advance OF the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-13
Moderator's Discourse.

The oDening meeting of the SYNOD was
hold last evening in the Church OF the Gov
anant beginning at o'clock. Ihe retirins
r,,darator DIR. S. W. Reigart of Salisbury.
Md nreached the opening sermon his
subject was The Dignity OF the Ministerial
Office" and his text was taken from Cor
WOO 1--WE are ambassadors. therefore, on
hahaf of Christ, as though God were en-
treating by US.
DR. Reigart said: q,
..,ro address q synod as Its moderator Is
the privilege of a lifetime. Desiring to I'M
,,roye the occasion, taking advantage of my
Years as we'll as of my office. presu1nins
that I am called upon at this tlme 10
,reach not before burt to my brethren,
/ would. with plainness of speech. present
as a theme worthy of your conslderalloH
fine dignity of the ministerial office, as set
forth in the words of the text. assume
that the application is not personal. OUT
general and that it is meant to include all
gospel ministers, all true successors 10 the
Apostle Paul ..,.o,,.o<,
However unworthy We deem ourselves
of the honor however meanly the "orio
NAV think of us in our official capacity,
brethren in the ministry, we are His am
bassadors. Gods representatives TO our TEL
loW-men. .
1T follows, then, first, that our authority
comes not from men. but God; secondly.
that our message is not self-orig1nated, nor
MAI derived, but comes from Him VINO
called us: thirdly. that the minister of the
gospel is not a hireling, that he does not
make a bargain with his fellow-men to per-
tain amount of compensa ton: and. lastly.
that we should not be too solicitous about
orr appointed fields of labor. but should be
willing to go wherever He sends US.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-02-14
Monkey Policemen.

Although monkeys are amusing as
well as intelligent, it Is not the custom
to consider them as particularly useful
In this country the organ-grlnders as
sistant is about the only monkey earn
Ing living, but, according to a tray
,eler In Hindustan, there are places
where they are made useful.
In Hindustan they do police duty,
after a fashion, and often really assist
the police in quelling disturbances or
suppressing riots. Sometimes these
four-handed policemen act as protec-
tors to the weak and helpless, as this
incident will show:
At Agra, on the platform of a public
warehouse, a little street arab had
spread his rug in the shade of A stack
Of country produce, and had just drop-
ped asleep when one Of the wealthy
residents Strolied up with a bet leonard
that had learned to accompany him In
all his rambies.
A troop of monkeys had taken most
on the opposite side Of the shed; but
at sight Of the spotted intruder the
whole gang charged along the plat
form, and instantly forming a semi
circle about the little sleeper, faced the
leopard with bristling names, evident
~ resolved to defeat the suspected DUR
pose of his visit.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-02-14

The dnel 10 barbaric survival. 1t Ia
las barren Of common sense as was,
and among some only partially devel-
Foped peoples still 10, the ordeal Of fire.
1t newer yet established one mans hon
'vor ar anOther's dishonor except as en-
.gaging in 1t at all was dishonor. In
these days Of enlightened humanity
and 1aw no man or men can resort to
abs >arhitrament without mourning the
d Hplnach of dishonor. The best marks
ai-lan or the best swordsman Is the one
whose Ihonor" is usually indicated in
these encounters.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-02-14

The school savings bank Ia not ev.
EeryWhere a familiar institution. Yet
an one hundred and eighteen towns and
cities In twenty-four States and two
Canadian provinces there are nearly
fifteen hundred schools where the svs-
TEN of school savings Is praetised. The
'sdepasttQrs number over one hundred
and slxty-six thousand, According to
statistics brought up to January, 1902
the total deposits had exceeded a mill
Son and a quarter dollars, of which
more than four hundred thousand dol
lars still Remained TO the credit of de-
positors. These figures mean soms-
-thiSg. They mean that in many places
the pupils Of the public schools, under
wise teachers, are learning one of the
most Important lessons of llfe-the les
son Of tariff. The method of teachino
1t Is practical. On Monday Eorninrs
the teacher collects such sayinas-,In
pennies nieSels or dimes-as the pu-
pills wish to lay aside. The depositors
nave learned that their money Ia safe
and that 1t can be drawn ont at apr
time OF need. This work. as yet with.
out Otficial organization. has been 90
ing on in America for about seventeen
years. In various countries of Eurona
1t takes its definite place In the curricu.
lum Of government schools. and is re-
garded as having the highest educo.
tional value and Importance. Sooner
or later, in some form or other, the sys-
tenn viii be made part Of the Ameri-
can scheme of education. We are a pe-
"culiarly practical people, We wish our
young people taught, beyond anything
they may learn from books, the ele-
ments of common sense. The first Of
these Is the realization that for near
~ everybody the proverbial rainy day
is bound to come. A system of school
savings Ia one OF the best educational
means yet devised to prepare for it.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-02-14
MILLIONS OF MATCHES
Are Distributed Gratuitously by t

are distributed Gratuitously bv the
Hotels Annually.
II would be interesting to know inst
now much the hotels of New Orleans
spend every year for matches for free
distribution" said an observant man
VINO hangs around the more prominent
places a great deal. mo Doubt tho
outlay will amount to a considera hla
sum IN years time. 1t is rather in
terestlng to watch different men as
tney approach the free match-holder
"hlch Is to be found on every hotel
counter OF the city. Nearly every man
wears a different expression. and av-
cry man has his own peculiar wav ne
reaching for free matches, II Is q roro
tnlng for a man to simply take ono
match. He may need only one to lipbt
his cigar. A-ent
out ne will take more than one. He
VIII light his cigar, or his cioaro+to
or sometimes his pipe, with one and
the Others he will shove down into hIs
pocket. Matches are cheap enonph
Out one hotel manager told me- b;s
.natcn Dill would amount to more Than
SoO year. and 1t wasn't one oF w.
larger hotels, either. Taking all the ho
.elS' you can see that the match hill
ror year would be no inconsidprahIo
sum 1t Is rather singular that man
no smoke never have matches with |
tnem. They are always hooo,n"
matches. Men who never smoke Do rtns
need matches except to light the n nOs
mnen they go home after niehtfem
what becomes of all the matches ~
way! Men are always asking ~.
matches. OF course, many matches a .oa
burned up by men who smoke oIn a.,
ettes: The cigarette is the ore eatart
match mat consumer in the world The I n,no
WI, WIN probably run a good second r.
may use race-horse expression oa -
.laIiy II the smoker is in the hahi+ or
'alklng a great deal, and If he yont,,u ~
OUT when the wind can blow tbe seS
Ou' VI the mouth of the pine Rut {
when put out in nu bue
become public property 1ond
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-02-14
Generosity in the Churches.

- HOSE who believe, affect believe that religion
is declining throughout the countries of Christen-
dom will find support for their pessmistic notions
in the figures showing the amounts already collected
for the twentieth century, funds started by various
denominations in this country and Europe These funds
have already reached total of $400O0OO0 and the pro-
of these enterprise confident that they will have
the balance of $10OO0O0O OF the amount raised,
than onehaf is credited American churches the
Mehodss being faA in the lead in liberaly. The Cana
dian Mehodiss started into raise $1O0000O and have al
ready secured that and $25OOOO besides The Presbyer
of Canada set out for the mondoar goal and
have already gone nearly a half million beyond it.
1t especially gratifying to note that all these enormous
sums have been collected at Of less than
of the total and that in spite of this CIV
ing has in nterfered with the regular conribu
lions to missionary societies to the support of churches
On the contrary ali religious societies show increase in
receipts and there is hardly that not out of debt
condition that has not obtained In years. The funds
collected to be used first for the payment of church
debts and after that for the endowment of colleges mis-
sionary societies and other religious Institutions
AS giving and doing always closely related is
belevabe that this oupourng of millions for the extension
of religion at home and abroad will not be speedily fol-
lowed by corresponding development and increase In the
spiritual life and activities of the churches The hand
and the open heart generalygo Weekly
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-02-14
CHINESE CHAIRS AND TABLES
Rich Furniture Used in Restaurants
and Toaa Hnuaas

Rich Furniture Used in Restaurants
and Joss Houses.
The increasing wealth of Chinatown
IN New York Is expressing itself in an
eVer-groWing use Of oriental luxuries
and works Of art. No better illustration
can be found than in the chairs and
tables of the newer restaurants. the
joss houses, club halls and private resi-
dences OF the district. Formerly cheap
but substantial American furniture
was employed. To-day handsome i'm
ported goods are, If not the rule, at
least so common as to excite NO COM
ment.
These specimens Of the eastern cab
1netmakers' art will bear comparison
with our own. They are more conyen-
tional and less varied, but thev IRE
equally rich, artistic and attra Give
The sitter has the choice Of a stool or
OF chair. Both are made of teak.
ebony or ebonized ironwood. The stool
Is rectangular, with seat about IA
by IL inches in dimensions. It is of
wood, inlaid marble or inset granite
The frame Is plain, carved or inlaid
with mother-of-pearl, ivory or silver
Stools cost from 81 to SIS apiece.
The chairs are massive affairs
weighing from ten to fifty pounds,
They have substantial arms and A foot.
rest which is usually covered with a
bamboo sheath. A movable cushion in
ereases the comfort Of the sitter. This
cushion has warm canton flannel
side for the winter and cool Slnga-
pore mat side for the summer. The
ehalr Is always more or less carved
Inc more ornate styles have their
framework inlaid with mother-of-pearl
or silver and circle Of polished mar
nie' granite or even jade set in The
Oack as centerpiece. The plainest
cost 3D. while those richly carved. dec.
GRATED with mOther-of-pearl and back
$500. usn d.
The tables are like our own. but
from four to eight inches higher. Their
general outline is circular, oval. SQUARE
or rectangular. They are made, solid
ana are never extensibIe. The material
Is teak or ebonized ironwood. or no
called, Canton blackwood. When
taoie Is not more than 3 by 8 feet tho
top Is often of marble or granite Tho
sizes and legs are richly carved ond
are utilized to the utmost hv tho a.. u
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-02-14
IN AN AVALANCHE
Terrible Experience of an EnRlisb
Traveller In tho AIps.

Terrible Experience of an EugIisb
Traveller In tho Alps.
The sense Of helplessness Is said to
be one Of the most terrible parts Of
the experience Of falling in an ava.
lanche Of snow. In writing Of the
dangers Of the Alps in the Pail Mall
Magazine, Harold Spender recounts
the adventure of Mr.. Gossett, who was
actually covered up by wave of snow
which came from behind him and
closed over his head. He managed to
work himself to the surface, where be
was SO borne along that he could
watch all that took place, although
unable at the time to free or even to
help himself much. This is his own
story:
i was on the wave of the avalanche,
and saw it before me as was car.
rled down. 1t was the most awful
sight l ever witnessed. The head Of
the avalanche was already at the snoI
where we had made our last halt. The
mead alone was preceded by thick
cloud OF snow-dust; the rest of the
avalanche was clear. t
Around me heard the horrid hiss
ing OF the snow, and far before me
the laundering of the foremost part
OF the avalanche. To prevent myself
from sinking again l made use of my
arms much in the same way as when
swimming in a standing position.
AT last l noticed that I was NOV.
ing more slowly; then I saw the
pieces Of snow in front of me stop at
some yards distance; then the snow
straight before me stopped, and /
heard on a large scale the same creak.
ing sound that is produced when a
heaVy cart passes over hard-frozen
snow IN winter. l felt that I also
stopped and instantly threw up both
arms to protect my head in case
should again be covered up"
Mr.. Gossett and three of his com.
9anlons escaped. The other two were
buried by the avalanche.