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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-07
APPOINTED A BISHOP
Mgr. T. q. Rocker Designated for
Church Office in PhiIinninae

Inc announcement from Rome in yes-
terday's Star to the effect that the yerv
rev. Mgr. f. q. Rocker, secretary to the
apostohc delegation in Washington has
been appointed bishop Of Nueva Caceres.
fnlllpp1ne Islands. was verified at the Ie-
gatlon mere today. It Is expected that Mgr
Rocker will leave for his new post in about
three weeks. As yet his successor as Sec
rotary to the apostolic delegation has not
been named, but will probably be appointed
the last Of the week. Mgr. Rocker rs at
present in Baltimore. visiting Cardinal Glib
bons.
In addition to being secretary of the apos-
tolic delegation in this city, Mgr. Rocker.
In 1901, was appointed chamberlain to the
pope He was born in New York city in
1851 and eight years later moved to Al
bany with his parents. He entered the
public schools of that city and graduat ted
from the high school, Young Rockers
father and uncle, both of whom were news
paper men, desired him to prepare for a
newspaper career and he was sent to Union
College at Schenectady. While at this school
he determined to go to Rome and study for
the priesthood. and he left Union College
without finishing the course.
Mgr. Rocker entered the American Col.
lege in Rome in 1888 and within two years
received the degree Of Phi. d. Six years
later he was made doctor of theology and
was chosen vicar general Of the American
College. He was ordained in Rome in 1888.
DR.. Rocker was sent to Washington as sec
rotary Of the papal legation In 1894 and
has remained here since that time. He is
regarded as popular among his associates.
1t Is further announced from Rome that
the congregation OF the propaganda has de-
cided to propose to the pope that he appoint
the Right Rev. John J. Glennon. coadjutor
bishop Of Kansas City. as coadtutor bishop
Of St. Louis, and the Right Rev. Henry
Moeller, bishop of Columbus, as coadjutor
bishop Of Cincinnati.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-07
INDICATOR WAS FAULTY.
Court Declines to Impose Fine Where
Evidence is Not Conclusive.

Commander Cornelius p Russell, United
States navy. was a defendant in the Dis
trict branch Of the Police Court today on
charge OF operating horseless carriage
at an excessive rate of speed while on 18th
street northwest yesterday afternoon. After
nearing the testimony, Judge Kimban ex-
pressed doubt as to the accuracy of the
speed indicator used by Policeman Nebb,
who made the complaint, and dismissed the
suit.
The policeman testified that he followed
Commander Russell down 18th street, start
ing some distance above Florida avenue to
winch point the carriage was travelling at
speed of twenty miles an hour and fif-
teen miles an hour was the speed from
Florida avenue to T street. In answer to
question as to whether his indicator had
been tested. he replied in the affirmative,
and said 1t registered seventeen miles when
the bicycle was going at the rate of twenty
miles an hour. and thirteen miles when at
speed Of fifteen miles an hour
Commander Nathan Sergeant. U S. NJ,
who was In the vehicle with Commander
Russell at the time said he had had a good
deal OF experience in running torpedo boats,
and declared that he was positive thew
were only going between twelve and fifteen
miles an hour
1T seems to me- Judge Kimball re-.
marked 2, at this point. that owners of auto
mobiles would, for their own protection.
provide speed indicators for their machines
1t would not only save them great deal
OF time and trouble, but will be a relief to
the courts and police as we'll
Prosecuting Attorney Pugh suggested
that II the police department wanted the
courts to enforce the speed law. it ought
10 provide reliable speed indicators for the
bicycle policemen ~
There Is too much doubt in this case
the court said. land do not intend to con-
wet where there is doubt but where the
INDICATORS are accurate and conviction re-
Su1CS, i Intend to imnOSa
because the law is one which ought to he
enforced" " no
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-07

weather he expects to rush the road rap
Idly to completion. The total length OF
the speedway is mile. 1t will be fifty
feet wide and the depth Of stone roadway
will be thirteen inches. At the Long
bridge end Is to be loop. so that drivers
can return to the track without making a
sharp turn.
Entrance to Speedway.
The old lock house standing at the
southeast intersection of 18th and streets
marks the entrance to the speedway. This
old stone building Is to be surrounded by a
small park, with growing flowers, and will
be used as the lodge for the park watch
man. 1t is a quaint old building nearly a
century old, and when covered with run
ming vines will be beautiful place.
Directly in the rear of the Washington
monument the ground Is being graded and
leveled for a circular park. In this park
are to be laid out flower beds and walks.
Benches will be placed in 1t, where specta-
tors may sit and watch the speeders.
The construction Of the new speedway
will bring into public view a section of the
city little known, but which is full of his
toric interest, and was the home Of the
early inhabitants of the capital city when
it was a struggling country village. Pass
ing along 18th street, the old Van Ness
mansion may be seen standing In the CEN
ter of the Y. M. c. A Athletic Park, and
only stones throw away the cottage of
Davy Burns. who century and half ago
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-07

lions for all departments Of church work
In the report of the committee on official
character. also submitted yesterday. the at
tention Of the pastors and delegates was
called to the advisability Of having the
churches incorporated. 1t was stated that
many times money and property which
came as requests to the churches had been
lost because the churches were not incor-
porated.
1t was announced at yesterdays session
that new home has been purchased in
Baltimore for the publication offices Of the
church. The money, over $4,000, which
was raised by the conference as twentieth
century thank offering fund.- will be applied
to the payment for the property.
BY unanimous vote 1t was decided to ac-
cept the invitation from Allnutt Memorial
Church, Baltimore. to hold the next session
OF the conference there, the first Wednesday
In April OF next year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-07
POTOMAC SPEEDWAY, UNDER CONSTRUCTION.

street is progressing rapidly and in few
months it will be ready for the speeding
Of automobiles and fast horses.
On a base of large granite rock of irreg-
ular sizes and packed loosely on end, Is
laid a covering of smaller rock which Is
rolled and worked into the crevices Of the
larger rock. On top of this is placed
smaller stones. about the size of a pea
These are also rolled by heavy steam rollers
until the layers of stone are crushed into
a compast mass impervious to water and
smooth and leveltin all weathers.
The grading of the speedway has been
completed along its entire length and the
sea wall along the tidal basin, except about
hundred feet directly in the rear Of the
Washington monument, is completed.
Along the 18th street portion of the new
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-07
THE WESTWARD GROWTH.
City's Development to Be Discussed by
Historical Society,

"Why the City Went Westward From tho
Capitol" is the subject announced for the
next meeting of the Columbia Historical
Society," which will be held Monday even
ing in the banquet hall Of the Shoreham
There will be no formal papers, as is GUS
tomary at these monthly gatherings, but
this topic will be discussed by number Of
the members Stereopticon slides will be
used to illustrate by means of early prints
and plans and maps the various phases Of
the subject.
The Evolutionary explanation Of why the
city was built in the swampy section west
Of the Capitol rather than on the plateau
to the east is the extortionate prices asked
by the property owners for their holdings.
The purpose of the proposed discussion is
to bring together all the available facts
throwing light upon the development Of the
city !EcF &
take part in the discussion are Glenn
Brown, Allen c. Clark. J. Dudley Morgan,
M. 1. Weller, W.oB.IfBryan and Hugh r.
Taggart. =. ans
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-07
CURES cATARRH
"Hyomei, the Most Wonderful
Cure for Catarrh Ever Dtscov.
ered," Says Mayor. Ward.

Do not try to cure catarrh by taking drugs
into the stomach; 1t cannot be cured in thar
manner. The only way in which this too
common disease can be cured is through a
direct application that will kill the bactlu
Of catarrh and prevent their growth.
Hyomei is the only known method OF
treatment that accomplishes this. It is the
simplest, most pleasant and the only abso.
lutte cure for catarrh that has ever been
discovered.
Thousands Of unsolicited testimonials have
been received from the most prominent men
and women in the country who have been
cured by this remarkable remedy. Ministers.
bankers, lswyers, even eminent PHYSICIANS
have sent strong testimonials as to the re-
markabla powers Of Hyomei to cure catarrh.
Former Mayor Emory N. Ward of Trenton.
n. j.. writes: You have my permission to
say that believe Hyomei to be one of the
most wonderful cures for catarrh and throat
trouble that has ever been discovered. In
my case the effect has been marvellous.
inclose you money order for two outfits for
friends Of mine to whom have recommend
ed .Hyomei' and who I am anxious shan
have the benefit Of this remarkable pana.
cea."
The leading druggists of this city have 10
much confidence In the power Of Hyomei to
cure catarrh, that they will sell It under an
the purchaser can say that 1t did not help.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-07
Confirmation in Epiphany Parish.

Bishop Satterlee confirmed thirty per-
sons in Epiphany Chapel April and forty
five persons at the parish church Palm
Sunday morning. besides two sick persons
April 7. There has been also a special
confirmation of six persons, SO that in all
eightythree have been confirmed in this
parish during the convention year.
During the fourteen years Of the present
rector's incumbency, it Is stated, thirteen
hundred and twenty-siX persons have been
confirmed in this parish, the largest num-
Der at any service having been 100 Gin the
year 1890. In the year 1892 seventy We're
confirmed at the chapel, and in 1892
seventy-eight at the same place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-07
EASTER SEASON FLOWERS.
Florists Filling Local Orders as Well
as Far-AWaY Points.

This Is a busy week for the florists OF
Washington. Extraordinary preparations
have been made for supplying the great
demand for flowers for Easter. It would
seem that the display windows in the
stores where flowers are sold present q
more attractive appearance than in pre-
vious years. The demand by churches for
house decorations and for gifts is believed
to be greater than in former seasons.
While in some cities, according to re-
port, the supply OF plants is not as album
dant as might be expected at this time
of the year, 1t is Lot true Of Washing
ton. The supply in the local market is
equal to previous seasons in every partic-
ular. This applies to Easter lilies, azaleas,
hydrangeas, spirea, Dutch hyacinths, etc.
Prices are about the same as in former
years; If anything. lower.
The violet Is scarce, owing to the fact
The scarcity will in no way affect the
price. The violet is always In demand.
1t Is flower that ladies may always wear
with impunity. The question that con-
fronts the local florists is whether they
will be able to get enough to go around.
At all holiday seasons the violet when 1t
can be had. takes the lead Of all flowers
OF course. at this particular season there
is great demand for the Easter lily. The
prices this year for this flower are about
the same<as in previous seasons
A close second to the violet and an ele-
CANT bloom Is the lily of the valley 1t
is one Of the daintiest and sweetest of
flowers, and Is suitable for all occasions
The demand for cut flowers is, II any,
thing, greater than last Easter This is
plainly noticeable from the large amount
Of mail orders from out of town. One
local florist received in today's mail seven
orders from soldier boys in the Philip
pines, inclosing checks for flowers to be
sent to sweethearts and loved ones in diff
ferent parts of the country.
An order received today by another
florist was from Uruguay. The Easter
gift will go to a lady in Harrisburg, Pa.
Washington florists supply to. great ex-
tent many of the smaller cities Of the semi
south.
In cut flowers bloom that Is always
short OF the demand in holiday seasons
is the carnation pink. For Easter there
are four or five times the number produced
than for, other occasions, and yet there
is seldom enough first-class carnations to
supply the demand.
The custom OF Easter gift-making Is be-
coming more and more general each year.
Flowers. as usual, take preference ovel.
all other offerings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-07
Were Not Drowned.

Jett Braun. Warren Braun and Thomas
Wilson, the three young fishermen who
were supposed to have been drowned in
Brittan's bay near Leonardtown. Nd, Sun
day last by the overturning of their boat
in a heavy gale. have arrived at their
homes in Northumberland county. Va.
alive and well. 1t developed that they
were picked up from the bottom Of their
overturned boat by passing vessel and
taken to St. Georges Island before the ar
rival of the boat which was sent to their
assistance. Not finding them the would-be
rescuers reported that the young men were
drowned,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-07

was the owner Of much Of the land OH
which the northwest section of the city
now stands.
In this section hundred years ago came
the wealth and beauty of the infant fed
eral city, and many were the scenes Of
gayety that have taken place there. The
tide Of fashion moved and for many years
all that point of Washington has been
given up to weed-grown commons ash
heaps and pools of stagnant water. The
building of the speedway is expected TO
change all this.
In Line With General Plans.
The speedway was planned by Colonel
Theodore A. Bingham superintendent of
public buildings and grounds of the city,
in accordance with the ideas of the park
ing commission for the Identification OF
Washington. Besides the speedway now
being built, it is proposed to lay out a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-07
BUSINESS NEARLY COMPLETED.
Methodist Protestant Conference Near
ing the Close,

1t Is expected that the appointment of
pastors of the various Methodist Protestant
Churches in the Maryland annual confer
ence will be announced by the president Of
the conference. which is in session at Po-
comoke City. Nd. late this afternoon. The
business Of the session is about finished,
and the conference will likely adjourn this
evening.
The members OF the conference are
slatsd over the indications Of prosperity in
the church as evidenced in the fact that
the assessments for the past year have In
nearly every case been paid up in fuSk Mr..
u. II. Woodford. the conference steward
yesterday afternoon submitted his report,
which shows an increase of 31.700 for the
general interests Of the church In excess
Of the sum received last year. 1t is stated
that there II an increase In the contribu-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-07

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-07
Painfully Injured.

An eleven-year-old boy named Georges
Heinbuck was struck by a street car at
Delaware avenue and G street late yester-
day afternoon and painfully injured about
the head. He was assisted to the Casualty
Hospital by John Greeser. His home is at
500 street northeast
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-07

promenade for pedestrians and bride and
bicycle paths. These are to be separated
by rows of shade trees and will make the
speedway one of the grandest courses in
the country, II not in the world.
Eventually, If the plans of the designers
are carried out, the speedway will be con-
tinued on the Potomac Park west of the
Long bridge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-07
Recommends Acceptance.

w. A. Mcfarland. superintendent OF tho
water department, has forwarded to the
Commissioners proposals received for the
furnishing and erecting of steel trestle to
carry water main over the tracks of the
Baltimore and Ohio roailroad at Avalon.
and recommends that the bid of the Lauer
& Harper Company, for 81 ,253, be accepted.
This firm was named In a letter from the
railroad company as being especially well
equipped to promptly execute this class OF
work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-07

I'VE have not seen the garbage collector
at 1919 K street southeast for three weeks, -
says w. ]. Lee Of that number in a letter
to the Commissioners. He will be informed
that the superintendent of the street clean
ing department. Warner Stutler, has in
structed the contractor to make collections
hereafter on schedule time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-07

are in place waiting for the smaller stone
to be put on and rolled. The first course
of large stone work is in place for about
half the entire length Of the speedway, but
for the last half mile. going toward the
Long bridge, little has been done beyond
the grading of the earth for the laying of
the base stone work.
Contractor Martin Mcnamara has a large
force of hands at work, and with good
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-07
Contracts Awarded.

Snowden Ashford, inspector of buildings
has forwarded to the Commissioners a
schedule of proposals for constructing a
four-room school building at the corner of
Howard and Emery streets, Fort Reno. The
inspector reports that the lowest respon-
sible proposal is received from Pavarini &
Greer, at SIT .S65, and as this is within the
amount available it is decided that the con-
tract shall be awarded to these contractors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-07
NEARING COMPLETION
Rushing Work on the New
National Speedway.
EXCELLENT y ROAD BED
ENTRANCE AT OLD LOCK HOUSE,
nth STREET.
Racing Course is in Line With the
General Plans of the Park
ing Commission.

The work Of building the national speed
way from the lower end of 18th street and
along the banks Of the tidal basin to the
end Of the old Long bridge, foot of 14th
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-07

oIETNtNT fails TO cure Ringworm. letter. Old
Glcen and Sorss, Ptmpies and Blackhesds on the
~, "a al elm diseases. 20 cents. oc28-tu ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-07

An epidemic Of typhoid fever prevails at
Ithaca, N. =.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-07
A Doctor of Divinity
Renews His Life and Pre-
pares Himself for Con-
tinued Active Work
as a Christian
Minister.
Paine Celery
Compound
The Worlds Ideal Health
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-29
EMPLOYERS union
Business Men Meet i'm Chicago
to Form Association
For the Purpose of Fighting
the Labor Organizations.

Chicago, Oct. pa conference for the
purpose of forming a national federation
of employers association to cope with
labor problems among other things be-
gan at Kimball hall today.
Delegates representing national trade
organizations of the country were pres
ent at the opening session. The confer
ence will last two days by which time
1t is expected a constitution and by
laws will be adopted, work on organiza-
ton, scheme of revenue decided on and
permanent officers named
Among those already here are D. NJ.
Parry, of Indianapolis, president of the
National Manufacturers association; J.
w VanCleve, John Kirby, Jr., president
of the Dayton, o., Employers associa-
ton; E. F. Debruiel. of Cincinnati, Of
the National Metal trades; Marshall
National Manufacturers association; e.
ployers' association: ]. c. Craig of the
Hodges, representing Detroit employers
representing the employers of New
York.
F. w. job secretary of the Chicago
Employers association, called the meet
ing to order. and John Van Cleave. OF
st. Louis, was elected temporary chair
man. Mr.. Van Cleave in stating the
purpose of the gathering, said he hoped
means would be devised to bring to a
successful issue questions which he
said were iniuring the cause of manu-
facturers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-29
SHIFT IN THE WIND.
1t Holds Paducah'S Fire Loss
Down to S25O,OOO.

Paducah, KY, Oc. 2s.-Fire started at
IL o'clock in the wholesale grocery
store of NJ. Livingston at Second and
Broadway. spreading rapidly until it
threatened the entire wholesale district.
The loss already inflicted is estimated
at 5000. 900.
From the establishment of Livings-
ton & Son the flames spread successive
ly to the H. We'll & Son wholesale
whisky house, the La Gomarisino hotel,
Michael Bros wholesale saddlery, Lang
Bros drug store and the Western
Union telegraph office. All these build
Ings are a total loss.
At 2 O'Clock a lucky shift in the wind
coupled with desperate work by the
fire department resulted in the flames
being brought under control. Total loss
is estimated at $3.50. 600. The chief losses
being: NJ Livingston & Son, $4,000; H
We'll & Son, $50, 600; Michael & Bros.
S75. 600: Lang Brother. $4,000; R. e. Ter
rell. IS 900; Lagomarisino hotel. $4,000
The shift in the wind resulted in the
saving of a part of the LagomarisiDo
hotel. The losses are partially covered
by insurance.