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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-29
AUDUBON SOCIETY ELECTION.
Reports Received and Members Lister
to an Addresa

At the meeting of the Audubon Society
held last evening in the auditorium Of the
Columbian University reports of the officers
officers were elected for the ensuing year.
Mr.. H. c. Oberholser gave short review
Of the society's work and told Of its OBJ
jects Reports were submitted by Mr.. John
D. Patten, secretary, and Mrs. Wallace
Radcliffe, treasurer. The public meeting
closed with an illustrated lecture on 1.-THE
Varied Plumage Of Our Birds From Mes
Ting to Adult" given by Mr.. Wilmer Stone
of the Academy Of Natural Science Of Phil
adelphia.
At an executive session preceding the
public meeting the following officers were
chosen: President, Surgeon General George
NJ. Sternberg, U. IS. A.; vice presidents
Theodore Roosevelt, Mr.. C. ]: Bell, Mr.. H.
F. Blount. Judge Job Barnard, Mr.. ]. Bur-
roughs, DR.. T. Gill. DR.. L. o. Howard, Mrs
g. G. Hubbard. Mrs. r. Kaufman, Mrs.
w. B. King, Miss L9H. Lenman, Mrs. West
DR.. H. c. Merriam, Mr.. T. Janney, Miss
Virginia Miller, Me. A. T. Stuart, Mr.. R.
Ridgway, Miss Alice Riggs. Bishop H. Y
Satterlee, Mrs Frank Sewall, Miss Olive
James Wilson, Mrs. G. C, Maynard. Mr.. g.
w. Woodbridge and Mrs. A. Hague; treas
urer, Mrs. Wallace Radcliffe; secretary,
Mrs. John DrewhurSt. ;I2
The following weRe elected as members Of
the executive committee: Mr.. H. c. Ober-
holser, chairman; Miss J: "A. Clark, Miss M.
Boymtom. Miss F. NJ. Bailey. Miss e. ".
H. 8. Prince, Mr. 81 =. shibley.1 Mr.. h
Olds. DR.. T. 8. Painner,j r. Ridgway and
Major Richard Sylvester. "a Z, s-f =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-29
THE GAMERS COMING.
Association Representing Canada and
United States to Meet Here.

The forthcoming annual convention of the
Gamers Association Of the United States
and Canada. to be held In this city, from
the 9th to the 14th proximo. inclusive, will
be one of the largest that has ever been
in session in the national capital. Mr.. ]. T.
Staff of Terre Haute. Ind. secretary and
treasurer Of the body. has been IN the city
for about week, making the necessary
preparations for the annual meeting. After
inspecting the various public halls which
are usually used upon such occasions. Mr..
Staff has come to the conclusion that Con-
vention Hall. at 5eh and X streets north
west, is best adapted toi the purposes OF the.
association. asrl3 i.
1t is expected that there Will be several
thousand membersl in attendance, repre-
senting every statetin the Union and prov
ince Of Canada. Although not definitely de-
cided. it is believed. that some of the ses-
sions Of the association, will be public, thus
giving a number of theYlocal Gamers not
members Of the body an opportunity to
learn something OF its purposes
For the benefit and guidance of the visit
Ing members, the association has published
very useful and interesting pamphlet,
containing half-tone pictures Of the pub
lie buildings. views of the city and direc-
lions for sightseeing. AHmap of the city is
a supplement to the beqklet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-29
BAGGAGE MASTER HURT.
Skull Fractured and Other Injuries
Sustained bv Accident.

Robert Boyd, fortytwo years old EN-
ployed as baggage master on the Pennsyl-
vania railroad. was seriously injured about
6 o'clock last night by being thrown from
a fast moving train at the navy yard tun-
mel. He was on northbound train and
as the train neared the tunnel he put his
head out the door for some purpose and
failed to notice the danger. The back OF
his head came In contact with the stone
wall, and the force. Of the contact was SO
great that he was thrown from the car.
When picked up his condition appeared to
be serious and it was feared he had been
fatally hurt The fifth precinct patrol wa
gon was summoned and the wounded man
was taken to Providence Hospital, where it
was discovered his skull had been frac-
tured and he had received number OF
bruises about the body. While his condi-
ton Is serious, the doctors at the hospital
expressed the belief this morning that ne
will recover. The wounded mans home Is
at 1913 Underwood street, Philadelphia. His
relatives were notified Of the accident.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-29
OPPOSES vIvIsECTIoN BILL.
Health Officer Gives Reasons Why It
Should Not Pass.

DIR. W. C. Woodward, the health officer,
has submitted a report to the Commission
ers on Senate bill 84OO, relating to vivisec-
ton in the District and bearing the title
For the regulation OF scientific experiment
tation upon human beings and animals in
the District and elsewhere. upon men be-
longing to the army and navy Of the United
States"
DR.. Woodward says as to human beings
their is no evidence, so far as he knows
that any experiment or operation likely to
cause pain or distress, or danger to life or
health. has ever been performed in the
District. except for the benefit of the per-
son experimental upon, without the intel
lfgent personal consent of such person, nor
Is any such experiment likely to be per-
formed. He holds that even were such a
thing attempted existing law would cover
the case through criminal and civil liability,
or both The provisions of the bill. he says,
would probably prove a source of needless
annoyance by afforddng opportunities for
Eroundless prosecutions of physicians,
founded upon transformation or on purely
technical bases. and having their inception
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-29
LIEUT.. BARTH A SUICIDE.
German Naval Officer Kills Himself al
Knoxville, Tenn.

A dispatch from Knoxville, Tenn, last
night says: Lieut. Ludwig Barth, aged
thirty-dve, a former officer of the German
navy, who was attached to the gunboat
Irene at the time of the Manila bay Incl
dent, when Admiral Dewey was in COM
mand. committed suicide here tonight in
the Annex Hotel. Barth had been en-
ployed as a lumber inspector with local
concerns for about year. He came to the
United States directly after the primary
settlement of the trouble between the Chi
nese empire and the powers during which
he was still attached to the German navy
seeking to regain his health.
Becoming Respondent because his health
did not improve, he had repeatedly threat
ened during the last three months to take
his life, but had been dssuaded by friends
Walking into the Annex Hotel tonight, he
telephoned physician who had been at
tending him. Failing to reach the physi-
clan, he went to his room, hurriedly wrote
two letters, one to the doctor and the other
to his father, who is millionaire of Bre-
men, Germany, calmly sat down on the side
of the bed, place 32-caliber revolver to
his right temple, and fired the shot which
Instantly ended his life. Barth was well
supplied with money during his residence
III this city, and spent 1t lavishly. 1t is said
that he has been drinking heavily.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-29
RUST HALL DEDICATION.
MISSIONARY Societies Of District Held
a Union Meeting TODAY.

The Woman's Home and Foreign Mis-
sionary Societies Of Washington District
M. E. Church held a union meeting today
In the chapel Of Rust Hall, and both the
forenoon and afternoon sessions were de-
voted to matters Of especial interest to the
missionary work of the church. The af-
ternoon session began at 100 o'clock, with
Mrs. A. H. Eaton presiding. Following
Bible reading by Mrs. L. H. Tilton, Mrs.
S. D. LaFetra offered prayer and Mrs. D.
DIN Leech sang solo.
Mrs. Eaton spoke on the signs Of encour-
agement in foreign fields as relating to mis-
sionary work. She declared that the oppor-
tunities for Christian service in the evan
gelization Of the world were growing more
numerous In foreign lands, and that condi-
lions were becoming more favorable to the
spread Of the gospel. missionary Work:
One in Inspiration and Purpose" was the
subject Of an address by Mrs. C. w. Bick-
ley. The session closed with benedictiOn,
pronounced by Rev. Alexander Bielaski.
The morning session began at 1890 O clock
and was presided over by Mrs. D. L. Will
Hams. Mrs. c. M. Billingsley told Of the
Woman's foreign missionary in the District,
and Mrs. D. B. Street presented the work
of the Woman's Home Missionary Society
in the District. After solo by Mrs. Leech
the following addresses were given: THE
Missionary Spirit Of the Twentieth Gen.
fury" Mrs. s. M. Hartsock; THE United
States as a Missionary Field" Mrs. T. L.
Tomkinson. The ladies were served lunch
con in the dining room Of the new building
at noon.
The exercises attending the dedication of
Rust Hall last evening were designated as
Harvest Home Festival" and there was
large attendance. Quite sum was real
lied from the sale Of various articles and
refreshments, and the fund thus raised will
be used for the purchase of piano for the
new chapel.
The program included an address by Mrs.
D. B. Street, who called on the young ladies
of the Methodist Church to take an active
interest In the religious work Of the church.
She pointed out the various channels Of use
fulness in religious effort, and particularly
In home and foreign missionary work.
handsome banner was presented to the
young peoples branch of the society Of the
Baltimore conference by Mrs. Fisk, Mrs.
Roach and Mrs. Gallagher.
The exercises tomorrow evening will be
In charge of the Epworth League of Wash
ington district, and the principal address
will be delivered by the Rev. Dr. Frank NJ
Bristol.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-29
Pleasant Surprise Party.

Mrs Cordellia Houchens gave a surprise
party last evening for Mr.. and Mrs. c. ~.
Nicholson at her residence, 816 9th street
northwest. Mr.. J. Mcintyre played the
violin, accompanied on the plano by Miss
Ernestine Miller and Mr.. Fillmore Harri-
son and Mr.. George c. Cumberland sang
several songs. The parlors and dance hall
were decorated with palms. roses and pot
ted plants. Refreshments were served.
Among those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
c. N Nicholson. Mr.. and Mrs. George c.
Cumberland, Mr.. and Mrs. John F. Hart
nett, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Lang, Mr.. and
Mrs. Getzendanner. Mr.. and Mrs. Kelly.
Mrs. Denedry, Mrs. Hanna, the Misses
Cora and Ernestine Miller. Bessie Sher-
wood Jennie Roberts, NJ. Vogel. E. Vogel.
Gertie Lang. Bertha Lang, Clara Lang,
Bessie Turner. Lottie Houchens. Ida Tur-
ner, Jessie Padgett, Mabel Taylor. Bessie
and Annie GetZendanner, and Messrs. J.
Booze. N. Roland, v. Pyles, Fillmore Har-
rison. H. Fritz, T. Jordan, Mr.. Arthur.
Mr.. Arlington. Edward Green. ]. McIn-
tyre and F. Keyhole.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-29
INSPECTION Followed by Banquet.

The first annual inspection of Winfield
Scott Schley Division of the Uniform Rank,
knights of the Maccabees, occurred Tues
day evening, by Col. Nelson c. Ely and
Mai. Thos H. Hazlett, who were detailed
by the commanding general to inspect this
division.
Under the command Of Capt. j. c. Gall.
assisted by Lieuts. Guy E. Padgett and A.
A. Burdsall, the division assembled in
Golden Rule Hall, and, 1t was reported.
made a creditable showing both In the
sword manual and the foot movements.
After the inspection had been completed
the division accompanied by the inspecting
officers, adjourned to nearby restaurant
and gathered around the festive board for
an impromptu banquet, with Lieut.. Padgett
presiding as POSTMASTER. Among the toasts
offered was ITO our eminent namesake,"
responded to by Sergt- Hammond, and ITO
the division where there Is glory enough
for ALL a.--..
Those In attendance at the banquet were
Col. Ely, Maj. Hazlett. State Commander
!. D. w. Gall, Capt. ]. C. Gall, Lieut.. G. E.
Padgett. Lieut. A: A. Burdsall, First Sergt.
Chas M. Ricketts,, Second Sergt. w. j.
Hail. Color Sergt. o. W.. Hammond, Sergt.
E. e. Persing, Sergt, JOS. Katz, and Pri-
Yates Murray, Weinstein. Schultze, Bass,
Luders. B. Smith. H. Smith. Petit, Levy.
,Lasker, Pick, Krupsaw, Rosenswfge. Fer
man. Chairman. Loubomirsky and Cooper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-29
Interstate Commission Hearings.

The Interstate commerce commission has
ordered hearing. to be held In this city
February %, in the case of the Deer Manu-
featuring Company against the Pennsyl-
vania, Baltimore and Ohio. Chesapeake and
Ohio and the Merchants and Miners
Transportation Company. This case in
wolves allegations that the classification by
the roads Of backing daubers along with
brushes and articles taking f1rst-class rates
is unjust. as compared with the rating of
ordinary small or shelf hardware. A hear
ing will be held here, February %, In the
matter OF recent advances in freight rates
on grain, grain products, dressed meats and
other commo dities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-29
Slow Progress on the Indian Bill.

progress with the Indian appropriation bill,
covering only about eight pages in over four
hours. Mr.. Burton (Ohio) hung on the
flank of Mr.. Sherman of New York, who
had charge of the bill, and insisted upon an
explanation of every item. He succeeded
in having several appropriations cut down.
In the course of the debate he furnished
some interesting statistics on the subject Of
Indian education, designed to show that the
more money the government spent the more
helpless the Indians became. The Senate
amendments to the bill to amend the bank
ruptcy act were agreed to. The Speaker
appointed Messrs. Hidebrandt (Ohio).
Hughes CIV. Va.) and Bartlett (Ga) mem-
bers Of the temporary committee on ac-
counts Of the next Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-29
No Quorum in the Senate.

Mr.. Lodge spoke for two hours and half
in the Senate against the statehood bill
yesterday afternoon. Mr.. Aldrich sought
to secure unanimous consent for a division
of the time Of the Senate so as to devote
the morning hour to the business on the
calendar and executive business and the
remainder Of the day to the statehood bill.
where 1t would not interfere with appropri-
alton bills.
Mr.. Quay would not consent to the ar
rangement unless an agreement for vote
on the statehood bill could be had.
Mr.. Aldrich then moved an executive ses-
sion. The point OF no quorum was made
by Mr.. Quay.
A quorum not being present, Mr.. Quay
said he had no desire to send after absent
senators and moved that the Senate adj
1ourn, and at BIB pm. the Senate adj
journed until today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-29
The Dix Safe in Port,

Quartermaster General Ludington has
received cable message from Quarter
master Barker at Nagasaki. saying that
the transport DIX, from Seattle, Wash, ar
rived at Nagasaki yesterday afternoon,
after fair passage from Seattle, Wash.
He stated also that Nothing has han.
pened.' evidently referring to the rumor
started at Seattle that the vessel had met
with trouble
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-29

ure was made during the present Congress
on the 24th Of January, 1902 recommending
favorable action upon Senate bill 1S9, For
the further prevention of cruelty to animals
in the District of Columbia" Having in
dorsed this bill. which covers the whole
ground, the Commissioners have seen no
occasion for any further recommendations
during the present Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-29

Are caused by spontaneous combustion
occurred last night in the basement at the
paint store of William Bradley, 1917 Penn
partment was called to the store and tie
flames were quickly extinguished The
damage amounted to about $15.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-29

A ten-year-old colored girl named Martha
Coffee was knocked down and run over at
7th and Trumbun streets northwest yes
terday afternoon about 8 o'clock. The CHILD
was slightly injured about the head and
face. She was given surgical treatment at
Freedmen's Hospital and was afterward
taken to the home Of her mother in Trum-
bull court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-29
"THE sQUTHERNERs."
A New Daily Serial Story by Cyrus
Townsend Brady.

Next Saturday The Star will begin the
publication Of a new love story from the
pen Of Cyrus Townsend Brady. entitled
The Southerners." Mr.. Brady is one Of the
most popular novelsts of the day. and any
thing from his pen Is always sure to attract
attention. THE Southerners is one Of the
best stories he has ever written. 1t will be
printed in The Star as a daily serial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-29
MORE ROOM NEEDED
REPORT OF |. oomnrrrzr OF
sn1rHsonlAn REGENTS.
Not Enough Money Available for the
Preferred Plah-An Appropria-
ton q wsated.

Secretary Langley Of the Smithsonian In
stitution has transmitted to Congress
report Of the special Committee Of the board
of regents accompanying new building
for the National Museum. in compliance
with the sundry cisl act of June %. 1912.
This report in full is as follows:
The committee of the board Of regents of
the Smithsonian Institution appointed in ac-
cordance with a resolution Of the board "to
represent to Congress the pressing necessity
of additional room for the proper exhibition
Of specimens belonging to the National
Museum have examined the plans pre-
pared under the direction OF the secretary
Of the Smithsonian Institution in accord
ance with the provisions Of the sundry civil
appropriation act approved June %, 1902.
The committee adopted the following mo-
ton:
THAT under the limitations Of the law the
committee hereby report to Congress Plan
B for a new National Museum building as
the best obtainable for the amount men
toned; but, in the judgment of the commit
tee. the larger plan. A, is believed to be the
one which should be adopted, and we there
fore ask that Congress shall make the ap-
preparation Tor 1t instead Of for the smaller
PLAN"
But If an appropriation for the construc-
ton of building upon the larger plan can
not be made now. the committee respect
Iully urge upon congress an appropriation
Of N.bOO,OOO to construct that portion of
the completed plan shown in Plan B. They
further represent to Congress the fact that
collections of the greatest value are in i'm
mediate danger of destruction and are now
actually undergoing degeneration in the
present unsuitable, unsafe temporary quar-
tiers, and that the erection Of a new building
is absolutely necessary for the preservation
of the national collections.
The report is signed by Senators o. H.
Platt. s.. M, CullOm and F. M Cocktail and
Representatives r. R. Hit, Robert Adams,
fr and Hugh A. DinsmOre
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-29

No charge Is made to school children
using the street cars In Victoria, Australia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-29
To Cure a Gold in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All drug
cists refund the money II 1t fails to cure. T. ".
6s-S.ve's SIGNATURE Is ON each box. 1c.
1si..,u-; th&s-156t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-29

TORCHON LACE, with fast edge"
will wash and wear. Some are cotton,
some are linen. They come
in narrow and wide widths.
!:4 ~: Z; ss:: +: e f.: $685.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-29

ALL-OVER VENISE Lace
for fronts, yokes, etc. A beau
tiful line of patterns. Worth /WC
SIPS per yard. Choice for. So
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-29

We want you to know our No. 459
CHILD'S RIBBED FAST BLACK
SCHOOL STOCKINGS. All Sizes Seam
less, with double heel, A nU/
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-29

The LACE DEPARTMENT claims
your attention with new merchandise.
SPECIALLY PRICED VEN
ISE Bands" 'Insertings'
and "Medallions." in ECRU
CREAM and WHITE. Values VNT
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-29

A Perfect-fitting LADIES BLACK
STOCKING. Seamless" Extra elastic
tops. Made of fine Maco yarn. Medium
or heavy weight 19c. is a nU/
the regular price. Friday, %C.
all sizes. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. IT,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-29

Some Of the sizes are sold out: there
fore we offer every pair of 81 LADIES
KID GLOVE REMNANTS. all
colors and black, at the Glove 4lAlC
Department. Choice for......
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-29

SPECIAL. A 7-yard dress length as
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-29

Friday We will sell ALL-WOOL
DRESS Patterns, consisting of yards
of Zibeline, in the best fall
colors; all Innings and find 49,
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-29

We have 800 dozen LADIES' FINE
WHITE HEMSTITCHFID IIANDKER-
CHIEFS which are better nU<
e tas9 the fsr. usual sc: kind lhC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-29

ALL-WOOL WAISTINGS, Tricot and
French Flannel; all evening
shades; also darker colors; 25c.
and soc. values; choice for Fri sc
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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1903-08-06
Hattie Reed Dead.

Mrs. Emma Reed received word
last week that her daughter Hattie
aged about 20 years, was dead in
Salem, Oregon. Mrs. Reed had
disposed of her property near Fair
view and was intending to Join her
two daughters who left short time
ago for Salem where they were to
make their future home. The
daughters had been there but a
short time when Hattie was taken
with typhoid fever. She grew
worse rapidly and lived only a few
days. The mother had hardly
known that her daughter was sick
till she received the heart-breakipg
news OF her death. Mrs. Reed left
this week, having disposed of all
her interests in this county,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1903-08-06
Mr.. and Mrs. Kendrick,

Mr.. and Nj s. Kendrick, from
Centerville, S. d., who are stop
ping at the CIR ngeville hotel with
their family, made this office a
very pleasant Gall this week. Mr..
kendrick, who has been here
about two months, has become in
terested in som e mining claims in
the Hump and has purchased.some
property near town. Mrs. Ken
drick who, with her family, came
here last week. is trying to secure
a suitable building for some kind
Of business.
w. b Patters son has disposed of
his interests on the prairie and
gone to Wenatc chez, Washington.
Mr. Patterson has been one of our
very successful farmers and has
made considerab le money in this
country by his energetic way of
doing business and the country
sustains quite d loss by his going
away. He says that he will not be
gone permanently, but expects to
return some tim o in the future and
is of the idea that after he is away
awhile he may conclude that this
IS the best place to live.