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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-29
THE TELEGRAPH CORPS.
Survivors Admitted to Membership in
Aruy of the Cumberland.

The Society of the Army of the Cumber-
land. headquarters In Washington. by
unanimous action Of its officers and its ex-
ecutive committee, has taken action of
great interest to the survivors of the United
States military telegraph corps of the civil
war, among whom are such prominent men
as Gen. Thomas 7. Eckert lates president
of the Western Union; Col. r. c. Clowry
president of the Western Union: Col L. c.
Weir, president of Adams Express. and
several hundred others holding high execu-
tive positions throughout the country with
both telegraph companies, with leading
railroads and with many of the most pow
erful firms.
The society has always admitted both off,
GERS and private soldiers to membership. 1t
has now acted favorably upon an applica-
ton for admission from a member of the
military telegraph corps. and he has been
duly received. The decision was based
upon the position taken by Gen. Sherman,
when at the head Of the army, that they
were as much a part Of the army as though
armed with muskets In the ranks" and
upon the fact that both Gen. Thomas, COM
manding the Army of the Cumberland, and
Gen. Mcpherson. commanding the Army OF
the Tennessee. prescribed q uniform for
members of the corps. in all respects SINH,
lar to that Of commissioned officers except
the shoulder straps.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-29
SEABoARD ANNUAL MEETING
Gross Earnings Increased, While Net
Earnings Decreased.

Practically every share of stock was rep
resented at the annual meeting of the Sea-
board Air Line railway in Richmond yes
terday afternoon. The acts of the directors
for the previous year were ratified and
approved. Mr.. Leigh r. Watts, general
counsel for the company. presided.
The annual report of the company for
the year ended June So 1903, showed gross
earnings of the system for that period of
$12 zoe, 527.S2 being an increase of 81, 12s,-
I1245. Net earnings. 1881 1882, a de-
crease of 47.S4630. The surplus over In
terest and fixed charges for the twelve
months was $S32. 80, being $12 224 81 In
crease over the previous year.
The following board of directors was
elected: John Shelton Williams, Thomas r
Ryan, James A. Blair, ]. William Midden-
dorf. s. Davies Warfield. C. Sidney Shep-
ard. T. Jefferson Coolidge, jr James H
Dooley, John B. Dennis, James NJ Barr
George w. Watts, Ernst Thalmann, Nor
man B. Ream, Nathaniel Thayer, B. F.
Yoakum and II. Clay Pierce.
The old board was reelected with the
addition of George w. Watts of Dur
ham. N. c.. the board being increased from
fifteen to sixteen
President Williams of the Seaboard Air
Line, In an interview in New York last
night said there was no truth in the rurnor
of his contemplated resigna ton In favor of
J. M Barr Mr.. Williams also said that 1t
was untrue that any hitch had occurred in
the Hyan-Blair syndicate negotiations and
that. on the contrary, they were progress
ing in the most satisfactory and harmoni-
Gus manner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-29
CHILDREN ONLY.
Annual Entertainment Provided 70
Families Of Railway EMPLOYEES.


The annual Christmas entertainment fur
the benefit OF the children of employees of
the Washington Railway and Electric Com
pany will be held tonight at the Masonic
Temple. beginning at 7:3O o'clock
This occasion of fun and frolic for their
youngsters is looked forward to by the en-
ployes of the company with much interest
and there has been much speculation this
year as to when the entertainment would
take place. The notice fixing date was
therefore. received with much pleasure.
The affair is for the children alone, and
only the children are provided for Each
employe of the company is given tickets for
each of his little ones and by these tickets
they are identified by those in charge Of
the entertainment. No child without a
ticket is to be admitted and 1t is expected
that fifteen hundred will be entertained.
Special arrangements were made for the
entertainment this year. Workmen were
busy at the hall all day today putting the
decorations In place and II is understood
the electrical displays will be particularly
elaborate. program of seven numbers
will be presented. to which Prof. Harvel.
Mr.. Thompson. Prof. lie Roy, Miss BentIy
and an orchestra win contribute. Then
Santa Claus will hold the boards for an
hour or more. The funds for the enter
tainment were donated by Allan L. McDer-
mott. president of the. road. and the affair
will be given under the personal direction
of General George H. Harries, vice presi-
dent. who will be assisted by the general
superintendent. J. T. Moffett, Chairman.
F. ]. Whitehead. F. J. Mercheimer, VIM
N. DeNeale Chas. z. Kohler. A. f. Schoepf
w. E. Lowry. w. 8. Ballenger, G. f. Hail
Dement,. C. 8. Reich. w. H Hitchcock.
Mrs X. v. Luokstt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-29
Berean Christmas Entertainment.

The Berean Baptist Sunday school enter
tanned it's friends and the parents of the
children in its new house Of worship, cor
ner 18th and streets northwest last even
ing with Rotations and songs The Sun
day school room was used as an improvised
stage. with background of cedar. ever
green's and coiors, the center being set with
the Christmas tree tastefully decorated The
main auditorium opening into this was used
for the reception of the guests. Superin-
tendent Arthur 8. Gray greeted the friends
in the name of the teachers and school and
acted as master of ceremonies. The pro-
gram consisted of chorus by school, ''Sa-
cred Night" recitations of scripture verses
by little children, bearing on the Savior 8
birth. A fairy drill by twelve or fifteen lit
tie girls dressed In appropriate costumes; q
duet ''Watchman. Tell Us of the Night"
Master Samie Comes and Miss Moss, chorus
by school, Children Come" shepherd
scene with eight or ten little boys dressed
as shepherds. assisted by as many little
girls, who recited and sang. telling of the
birth of Christ; recitation, Seeing Things"
Master Eugene l.. c. Davidson. and the
final chorus. GLORY in the Highest" solo
part by Miss Mamie Cheatham and chorus
by school.
Santa Claus made his appearance. and
distributed gifts to all, after which re-
freshments were served to the school,
Credit Is especially due to Mrs. j. N. Pierre
and Miss Bertha George, teachers, for the
preparation and drilling the children for
the scenic parts and was appropriately re-
ferred to by the superintendent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-29
AT TAKOMA PARK.
Holiday Entertainment for Children
of a Sunday School.

The Christmas entertainment Of the Ia
koma Presbyterian Church. took place last
night in the chapel of the church. The
program opened with a brief address by
the pastor, Rev VIM. Hart Dexter, fol-
lowed by a song, Star of Hope" by a
boys quartet; recitation, Little Help
ers" by nine children; recitation, Little
Miss Rich" Miss Katie White; solo, Miss
Gulick; recitation. What Boys Know"
Arthur Harrison; song, THE Angels Mes
sage by the girls of class q and song by
male chorus. At this point Santa Claus
made his appearance and occupied the at
tention of the entire audience during which
time the distribution of candy and presents
took place
After the applause and excitement. due
to the arrival of Santa Claus, had sub
sided, Mr.. E. V. Crittenden, in behalf of
the congregation, presented a purse of
money to the pastor. After few remarks
by Mr.. Crittenden the pastor responded
expressing his thanks for the pleasant sur
prise. The evenings entertainment closed
by the school singing Good Night"
The committees to which is due the sue
cess of the affair were as follows:
Entertainment-Mrs. E. ". Crittenden.
Mrs. Mclaughlin, Mrs. Purman. Miss Bal
loch and Miss Corse. Decorations-The
Bible class Organist-Mr. Byron Biodgett.
Pianist-Mrs. II. S. Knight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-29
CUMBERLAND NOTES.
Important Tax Payment Decision-Re-
ceiver Asked for Glass Company.

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
CUMBERLAND, Md, December 20, 1903
Judge Martin L. Keedy yesterday filed his
first important opinion since his elevation
to the bench in the suit of the Georges
Creek and Barton Coal Company against
the mayor and city council of Baltimore. to
decide where the taxes on the company
capital stock were to be paid. Judge
Keedy decides that the taxes must be paid
to Allegany county. The real question in
volved was whether corporations In Allie
gany county should pay taxes on stock held
by non-reside ITS of the county to Allegany
county or the city and county in which they
reside. The decision Is very wide in its
scope, and is taken to mean that all cor
porations of Allegany county incorporated
under the general law or doing business in
this county must pay the taxes to this
county. The case will go to the court of
appeals.
Chief Judge A. Hunter Boyd yesterday
sustained the demurrer filed by David A.
Robb, republican contestant In the states
attorney election case, to the answer Of
Austin A. Wilson, democrat. Judge Boyd
holds that such complaint should have been
made to the board of election supervisors
before the time of holding the election.
Columbus f. Bonner is dead at Bedford,
aged seventy-five years. His father and an
uncle were soldiers in the war of 1912. and
he preserved two beautiful swords which
they wore. Mr. Bonners grandfather serv-
ed in the revolution.
A petition has been filed asking that the
Upshur Glass Company of Clarksburg be
thrown into bankruptcy Judge Jackson
will hear the case January 5. The assets
of the company are between $4,000 and
$40, 900, and the liabilities exceed them.
Mrs. Mary A. Willard, aged seventy
three years. widow of j. Perry Willard,
died suddenly yesterday morning from
acute indigestion. Seven children survive.
Sarah j. Burrell was yesterday granted
an absolute divorce from James w. Burrell
and given the custody of their infant child.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-29
GRAND LODGE ELECTION
ANNUAL MEETING OF CoLORED
MAsoNs OF THE DISTRICT.
Presentation Of Jewels and Other Exer.
cises, Precede the Choice Of
Officers.

The annual meeting Of the Grand Lodge
Of colored Masons was held last night at
its hall. 5th street and Virginia avenue
southeast for the election OF grand officers
Previous to the election Masonic jewel
was presented to Grand Master Malvin.
The jewel was an heirloom of the family OF
DR.. Phil Bhoome Brooks and has an inter-
esting history. gavel from the coiored
Grand Lodge of Arkansas was also pre-
sented to the grand master, and jewel to
DR.. John p Turner. past master of Eureka
Lodge. Past Master John c. Nalle of Eu-
reka Lodge. whose efforts had eliminated
in winning the jewel for effective work,
received the same amid great applause.
Past Master Nalle is at present the super
vising principal of the tenth division Of
the colored public schools of the city.
The unanimous vote of the Grand Lodge
was cast by the venerable treasurer. Henry
Coleman, for W. H. Judd Malvin for the
office of grand master. The incident Is
worthy of note as being the first unan-
imous vote cast for grand master OF col
ored Masons in this jurisdiction
Granu Master Malvin is Ohioan by
birth, but has lived in Washington for the
past thirty years, coming here as messen-
ger to Justice John M. Harlan of the United
States Supreme Court. At present he Is
a clerk in the record and pension division
OF the War Department, which position he
has held for the past fifteen years.
DIR. John Z. Turner was chosen deputy
grand master; Charles d. Freeman. senior
grand warden; w. A. Clark, junior grand
warden; Henry Coleman, grand treasurer
Unanimous vote); William H Myers. grand
secretary (also by unanimous vote)
Among the prominent colored Masons
present were Past Masters w. Bruce Ev-
ans George NJ. Newman, John c. Male.
John w. Freeman, Jefferson Thomas and
Masters L. Gorham Fletcher. Shelton MIL
Ter. o. T. Taylor and Joseph E. Graves.
A copy of the history of negro Freema-
sonry in the world, written and published
by Past Grand Master w. III. Grimshaw,
was presented to the jurisdiction and re-
ceived a generous subscription on the part
of the individual members of the craft.
The publication shows what men of color
have done in all parts f-the world to
advance Masonry. The author who has
been for twenty years in charge of the
House reading room of the Congressional
Library, has spent more than seven years
in gathering material for the preparation
of the work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-29
FUNERAL OF WILLIAM TALBOT.
Young Man Who Was Killed by Acct
dental Discharge of a Gun.
espondepee of The Evening Star.

Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
BONDS, Md. December %, 1903.
Funeral services over the remains of
young, William Talbot. who resided in the
vicinity of Washington Grove. and who was
killed by the accidental discharge of a gun,
took place at the home Of his mother. Mrs.
Harriet Talbot. at II o'clock this morning,
a very large crowd of friends and relatives
attending. Ills brother and sister, from
Tennessee and New York. respectively.
were present. The young man was highly
esteemed IN the community where he re-
sided. His relatives are among the fore
most citizens of the county.
The funeral services were conducted by
Rev. Rober. Lee McNair. Beautiful floral
pieces were sent from Washington and by
friends in the vicinity of his home. The in
terment took place at noon in the family
burying ground on the home estate. The
pallbearers were Charles Rabbit, Edmund
Codwise, Chatham M. Towers. B. C.. Patter-
son, l.. M. Muncaster and Maynard Penn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-29
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
DEATH OF ma RoBINsoN EARLY
THIs-MoRNINo.
u NiE
Three Children, Ono Of Whom Is City
Treasurea Survive Her.
General News.

Evening Star Bureau.
7O1 King street,
Bell telephone los.
ALEXANDRIA, wa. December %. 1908.
Mrs. Mary F.yRpbinson died at an early
hour this morning after lingering illness
at her home. 311 South Fairfax street. She
was the widow of George H Robinson. who
was prominent in this section. Mrs. Rob-
inson was in the eishtieth year of her age.
Three children survive her, Mr.. John p.
Robinson. president of the Alexandria Fer
tilizer Company. MIR. Thomas w. Robinson.
treasurer of the city and Mrs. Josephine
West The arrangements for the funeral
will be completed later.
Fined for Causing Rough House."
Oscar Cook and John Downey were before
Mayor Simpson In the police court this
morning on the charge of disorderly con-
duct and destroying the property of Messrs.
Donnelly Ward, wood and coal dealers.
The complainants testified that while they
We're fitting up their Office for business yes
terday Cook and Downey passed by and
wanted to know what kind of trade was to
be conducted there. An alteration arose,
when Cook, it was stated, declared trough
house" on the place and asserted that he
would put 1t out of commission. 1t was
testified that he entered the room, kicked
out door frame and hurled a Ratchet to
the floor so hard that it bounced up and
crashed through the window. Cook was
assessed $40 and Downey was dismissed.
General and Personal.
DR.. David N. Rust and his son, Dr.
Thomas L. Rust, will remove their dental
offices from this city to 1908 L street north
west, washington, January 1. Both doctors
are we'll and favorably known in this city
and their removal from Alexandria is a
cause of general regret.
Mr.. and Mrs G. A. Hulfish, who have
been spending Christmas with Mr.. Hulhsh' 8
sister. Mrs w. b. Smithers, on North Co.
lumbus street. left today for Waynesboro,
Va. where they will make their future
home Mr.. Hulffsh will engage In business
there.
Mrs. Rebecca Buckley died suddenly last
night at the residence of her husband.
Thomas Buckley. on North Payne street
death was unexpected. Arrangements for
the funeral will be completed later
Mr.. c. II. GLADDEN., who resides near this
city in Fairfax county, reported at the
police station this morning that a large
white horse had been stolen from his prem
ises last night.
Mrs. Thomas Wallace of Stafford county
visited her aunt, Miss Margaret c. Conway
at her home on Duke street yesterday
Mr.. b. Wheatley has just returned from
hunting trip of two days in Prince WILL
lam county.
Officer Carney has announced his inten-
ton of resigning from the police force the
first of the year 9
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-29
BENEFIT Of officer Osborne

Arrangements have been made to give an
entertainment in Odd Fellows Hall on 7th
street northwest the evening of January Q
for the benefit of Officer Osborne Of the po-
lice force. who was shot some time ago in
an attempt to arrest the negro Charles
Smith. and who is still receiving treatment
at Emergency Hospital The entertain
ment will be given under the auspices of
Brightwood Tent of X. o. T. M. The hon.
orary committee for the entertainment con-
sists of District Commissioners mcfarland
West and Biddle, Major Sylvester and M.
w. ". Cox! aVl.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-29

To all who call before January 10 at any Of our
many institutions In this country will give our
services free. only charge being for the Koch
Tuberculine." which we will furnish at cost. Our
Offices at 1925 New York ave-, Washington; 381
Boylston St. Boston; 14s State St. Chicago: 277
Franklin ST.. Buffalo: South ST.. Rochester: sol
North Eutaw st.. Baltimore; 12s Garfield place.
Cincinnati: s21 Penn ave. Pittsburg: 30 West
nd St. New York: 1902 Walnut ST., Philadelphia;
1921 State ST.. Erie. Altoona, Penn
DR.. Edward Koch Is the inventor OF the ap-
paratus that cures consumption and asthma by
spraying the lungs with the curative oily vapors
of the Koch Inhalation '"ruberculine." Call on or
write TO the Office nearest your home
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-29

Sales of leaf tobacco on the Lynchburg
market during October, November and De-
cember, the FIRST quarter Of the tobacco
year. aggregate i5y774. 100 pounds. against
S,222 100 during the corresponding period OF
last year. dfe to,prevalence of dry, cool
weather Ithforced the farmers largely to
withhold the~products from the market
awaiting seasons pore favorable for hand
ling the leaf.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-29

Prof. w. d. Engle of the University n,
Denver, Colorado. and Justin H. Haynes. a
chemist say they have discovered that
radium exists in the mines of Colorado. and
declare that 1t can be procured here IN
larger quantities than in any other part Of
the world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-29
Gasoline Stove Explodes.

The explosion of a gasoline stove at the
home of Charles b. Ramsburg. 141D Corco-
ran street northwest. caused a slight blaze
about o'clock this morning. The fire was
extinguished by a section OF the fire depart
snent which responded to an alarm for fire
from box 245 The police Of the eighth pre-
cinct report that the fire caused damage
Of about $50
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partly from conviction. He knew who
this young woman was now, and dare
to combat her aggressive action.
"She never had any falling out with
Him." Evangeline said reverently,
but now that you know who | am
and why am here, you will leave her
to me. l am her nearest relative, but
more than that l am trained nurse
and thoroughly familiar with fever
case. Where is the doctor-she surely
has medical careT'
He has given her up" said one Of
the retreating women, with a sly salts
faction.
Given her up! How dared he? And
why do you speak of such possibility
before herr"
"Oh. she doesn't sense anything
that is said now" complained one of
the cronies, taking a reluctant depart
ure.
The preacher took himself off with
the others, but he gained a reluctant
consent to call the next day to learn
how the sick woman was doing. He
did not really expect to find her alive,
and his slow, well-regulated faculties
received healthy shock when Vangie,
ideal In her nurses gown and white
cap and apron, Informed him that she
had moved the sick woman from the
south room to the north room, from
which the stuffy carpet and obstruct-
ing furniture had been removed.
Il have telegraphed for ice and
modern doctor, and she is drinking
cool spring water, and is better al
ready. Have you never heard Of Aunt
Maggie's goodness and charity to all
who need help and consolation-how
she brought up poor orphan child,
gave her home and the love Of a
mother, teaching her the value of
right living and unselfishness? | was
that child. And l am not going to let
her dle-not yet"
"And may OF see her again?"
"Oh, yes. You may come and
preach the gospel of cheerfulness to
her when | think her strong enough"
and Evangeline gave her woud-be
Gabriel a wicked little smile, that the
man-not the minister-understoo
perfectly. 1t certainly is wonderful
how that rascally god Cupid delivers
his darts regardless Of time and place.
Chicago Record Herald.