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The Washington times., 1904-06-05
Caring for Poor Children.

The Sunday school oNthe First Con-
gregational Church held a social and
special meeting on Friday night at
Tenth and C Streets. One object of the
rally was 10 prepare the Sunday schoo.
pupils for Childrens Day Sunday, June
II. At that time the First Congrega.
uonal Church Sunday school viii take
up special collection for the summer
outings and public Fairgrounds con-
Quoted by special committees of the
Associated Charities.
In order to develop the children's in
terest in these lines. Charles f. Weller.
general secretary Of the Associated
Charities, was asked to speak last even
ing, and he showed a great many nov
stereopucon pictures. depicting the play
grounds, free street car rides. picnic
excursion. and the new Camp Good
VIII, which are included in the sumnc.
philanthrOpic work of the association.
The speaker also showed pictures OF
child life in Washington, and explain
ed how the fresh air excursions saves
the lives Of many slckly children and
bring new inspiration both TO neglect
cd little ones and their over-burdened
mothers
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LAWYER BEOUEATHED
A GOOD COOK TO SON

KINGSTON. y. Y, June 4-John E
Van Etten, the lawyer, poet. and wit
OF Ulster county, who died recently,
was wont to boast in his lifetime that
he knew a good cook when he saw one
His asst will which has been admitted
TO probate. bears evidence Of the fact
that he carried that conviction 70 the
grave. He practically wilicd the star
cook to his son in the following words ::
IF my good. Efficient. and faithful
servant and housekeeper. Marie Brum-
und, shall be unable from the money
she shall have IN the Ulster County
Savings Institution ana from her cam
ings TO properly support and maintain
herself IN her station during her natural
life, then I hereby charge my said es-
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Going to baltimore Conference.

The board of control Of the Wash
ington District Epworth League held
its regular monthly meeting at Wesley
Church on Wednesday evening. The
chapters represented in the meeting
were McKendree, Waugh. Hamline.
Trinity, Douglas, Metropolitan. and
Eldbrooke. The officers present were
or ]. H Wesler, II. A Ison, and Mrs
n. NJ. Mitchell. and Miss Ruth L.
Crandan.
During the meeting Rev. c. W. Bald
win. who. with II. l. Reamey. the
president OF the Baltimore Conference
Epworth League. was present as d
visitor, made a statement concerning
the approaching Fourth District Balti-
more Conference Epworth League Con-
vention. to be held at Mountain Lake
Park June - and Il.
M Reamy outlined in a general way
the program and accommodations for
the gathering Mrs. NJ NJ. Mitchell. the
second vice president, announced that
she is IN position TO give Information
about rates at Hotel Epworth at st.
Louis 10 Leaguers who anticipate Wis
iting the Worlds Fair.
The election of a recording secretary
to fill the position recently made vacant
b. the resignation OF Mrs. A NJ. Seavey,
was postponed until the July meeting
Of the board
AS showing that the Epworth League
cares for the social side Of the young
peoples church life, as well as the spir-
itual Douglas chapter gave its an
nuaI excursion on Nay 30 TO Cabin John
Bridge It proved to be one of the
most enjoyable ever given by this en-
thusiastic league. Between eighty and
ninety persons were in the party. and
after a bountiful dinner had been par
taken Of, toasts were the order Of the
day, Mrs. II. A. Ison, the fourth vice
president acting as toastmistress. The
following were responded to: Mrs. A NJ.
Gray. "Our Church. c. II. Gray, our
Guests Mrs. f. j. Harper. THE
Fourth Department" Miss Victoria
Noel THE Boys" Z. H Jones. The
Girls" The day was spent in a highly
enjoyable manner. and at a seasona BILE
hour the party wendell their way home
ward. expressing themselves as having
had one Of the best times in the league 5
history.
A meeting of the transportation COM
mittee was held on Wednesday evening
at Hotel La Fetra. at which plans ,-ere
discussed toward an active campaign tor
securing a large delegation. and spc-
cial train to the Fourth General Con-
ference District Epworth League Con-
vention. which will be held Mt Mountain
Lake Park, on June 13 and H.
Rev. James H Hyatt conducted
the devotional service at Gorsuch chap
ter on last Sunday evening. and Mrs
George u. COLLISION will be in charge OF
the service on Sunday evening.
E II. Pullman will conduct the devo-
tional service at Eldbrooke Chapter o.
Sunday evening. June 10
The topic for the devotional meeting
on Sunday evening is "Betraying Ghz.st
by Silence" references for whiC
Matt xii go: Luke xvii :12-I9.
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and welfare of the club. adjourned to
attend a complimentary musical and
literary entertainment in the adjoining
man, arranged for by Treasurer Fillmore
Harrison. complimentary 10 the mem
oers OF the club and his friends.
The entertainment was furnished by
Prof y. Floyd Featherston and his
assistant, and consisted OF music on the
banjo, piano. bells of different kinds.
SlasSes and other instruments. in a
word making music out of anything he
tcuched-and humorous songs and i'm
presentations
The entertainment was throughout
highly appreciated. by the large as
sernbiage, and a vote of thanks was ex-
tended 20 Treasurer Harrison and Prof
Featherston and Miss Varney.
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COUPLE STILL IN TEENS
ELOPE AND GET MARRIED
Escape From Parents, Who Objected 10
Union Because of Ex-
IRENE Youth

PHILADELPHIA Pa, June A
marriage notice which has appeared in
the newspapers here announced that
William O. Douglas. jr.. and Florence
T. Schmitt both OF Sharon Hnl. Pa.
had been married on May 10 last. at the
Church Of the TRANSPORTATION. in New
York oltv.
This announcement disclosed an elope-
ment story Mr.. Douglas and Miss
Schmitt went 20 New York on the morn
ing train Of May 10. were married by the
Rev Dr. George c Houghton. and re-
turned on the afternoon Of the same
day.
The brides parents had objected to a
wedding because they considered that
the couple were too young to get mar
ried- Mr.. Douglas IS nineteen and Miss
Schmitt Is eighteen years old
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tate with the payment to her from time
TO time Of such additional sums OF
money hereby bequeathed 70 her as may
be necessary in her station 20 properly
support and maintain her in her station
during her natural life, and at her death
order chat she DC buried By my side.
She is so efficient and such a good
cook that have no doubt my son would
be glad to keep her IN his family"
After the death OF Queen Victoria
Lawyer Van Etten published poem in
which these lines occurred and attract
ed no little comment at the time:
She was a daughter Of a stam Oh Old
Tory,
But now she's dead and gone to glory
He did not mention his wife in his
will.
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PATRIOTIC
A Gift for Mrs. Best.

Camp No. .. Patriotic Order Of
America, held its annual visitation last
Tuesday. The hall was beautifully dec
Grated with the national cclors. Mrs.
Anna Best, the District president, and
staff were present. and expressed them
selves much pleased at the progress
the camp had made during the past
year. Representatives from all the
camps in the District were present.
HarbOymaster Sutton made an ad-
dress, which was listened to with great
attention Brother j. Allison was ten
dered quite an ovation. to which he re-
srOnded in his usual genial manner
Refreshments were served, before
which the District president. Mrs. A
Best. was presented with a handsome
set Of combs in1aid with diamonds. by
Mrs. Carrie Cox, from the members of
Camp no. >. Mrs. Best responded grace
fully. Dancing followed until late
hour.
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lat least one member 10 Il during the
month OF May. but one. and that one
viii show its colors in this month.
The supreme tent review will De held
at Detroit, Mich. en- July 10. and VIII
be one OF the most important sessions
Yet held.
Fred Breslau, a past commander Of
District Tent No. s. is quite sick at hts
nome in South Washington.
The two divisions Of the uniform rank
IN this city are getting IN readiness
10 attend the grand encampment at St.
Louis In August. and the State com
mander viii make arrangements for an
excursion for al: Maccabees that care
TO Join the excursion. which will be
made especially pleasant for all who
care TO go. as special arrangements will
be made for The comfort of sIl
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ing, large number were present, and
quite an amount OF business WIS trans
acted. A committee of this circle, head
ed by its president. as chairman. placed
upon the Tomb of the Unknown Dead
at Arlington, Decoration Day, a large
wreath of leaves and pink carnations.
with the late President McKinley's pic
ture In the center
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FATAL DRIVING ACCIDENT.

DANIELSON. Conn. June Mrs
Champagne, while riding with her hus-
band In a vehicle on the highway near
Wauregan last night, was thrown out
and killed. The horse SHE'D at three men
who suddenly appeared out of tbe
darkness
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New Members Received.

Bancroft Council No. sss. National
Union. held its regular meeting Friday
evening, at 5l4 Ninth Street northwest.
Several applications for membership
were read and approved. All arrange
ments have been perfected for the ex-
cursion by the council on July %, 70
Chesapeake Beach.
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Work Of Decoration Day.

William Mckinley Circle, No. .. Ladies
OF the q. A. r., held another enthu-
slastic meeting at the home Of the presi-
dent. Mrs. Catharine Scheils, PA Sec
ond Street northeast, last Thursday.
Notwithstanding the incIement even
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LITERARY.
Music for the Unity Club.

huolC lOL inc UNITY NAuO'
The annual business meeting
Unity Club QS74) took place in 81
Hall, Ole Ninth Street northwest
day evening. last.
After disposing of n very clI
report by the auditing committed
dent Patterson announced as
Messrs. w. NJ. Thomas, w. d. q
and Harper McClurg, and cali
K. II. Marcellus to the chair.
Cor the new club year were than
as follows: L. II. Patterson, pr,
A. II. Chase. vice president: II. T
eli, lecturer; Frank w. AlexanC
cording secretary; f. II. Cary,
responding secretary; Film ore
son. treasurer: William Webb. he
The new officers than assume
respective positions, and after tn,
action Of some routine business
brief exchange Of opinions, for Il
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Excursion for Maccabees.

National Hivee, No /. is looking for
ward TO It's annual excursion on
jay Z. The excursion committee Of
this year is as follows: Ida ]. Max
well. chairman: Lula S. Hammond. sec
rotary; Mary L. Pierce, treasurer;
The Washington times., 1904-01-22
HERBERT AFTER GALLAGHER

E. II. Herbert. on behalf OF George
the featherweight champion
Of the District and South, challenges
Walter Gallagher, OF the Petwcrth Ath-
letic Club, for a wrestling match. and
Is also open to all corners In the
class.
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STUDENTS
MASTER THE FOILS
Fencing Match May Be Arranged With
Some College Class-May Join
Intercollegiate League.

For the past two weeks members OF
the Georgetown University fencing class
have beer striving hard TO master the
art Of handling the foils. The prelimi-
nary exercises ana wrist movements
have been nearly mastered and the
fencers are now in a more advanced
stage. '-
A match may be arranged with some
college team, but so far the management
has not succeeded in binding one. 1t is
probable, however, that the Georgetown
fencers viii meet the experts from
Washington School. Prof. Lanziln is
instructing the members % both classes.
Georgetown, II is alleged, viii make APP
plication for membership in the Inter
collegiate League Yale, Harvard,
Pennsylvania, Columbia. Annapolis and
West Point. which form the league, have
arranged their schedules for the season,
and Il Is improbable they viii add an
other game to the list In order to give
the Blue and Gray boys an opportunity
to display their skill.
The membership of the Georgetown
class is soon expected to reach forty.
The Washington times., 1904-01-22
A. ]. CASSATT MAY
RETURN TO TURF
Higgins Likely to Train
for Magnate.
HEARTY WELCOME ASSURED
Railroad King Formerly Owned Some
of the Best Racers of
the Day.
HEARTY WELCOME ASSURED

The rumor that John Higgins viii
train a stable of horses in America
next season for A ]. Cassatt Is much
more than a possibility. Higgins, who
Is a Texan, became prominent in the
East early in the eighties while train
ing the stable of Mr.. Cassatt, which
included The Bard. the best race horse
of his day; Eurus. and many others Of
exceptional class
When Mr.. Cassatt, on account Of bust
ness duties was compelled to abandon
has racing stable. Higgins went to Eng
land, where his success was almost iIn-
mediate Among others which ne
trained there were the horses OF the
late Pierre Lorillard.
Changes His Plans.
Higgins returned TO New York a
short time ago. with the declared in
tention OF retiring permanently from
the turf and spending the rest of his
days quietly on a ranch In his beloved
Texas. But a few days ago he com
pletely changed his plans and has COM
missioned Enoch Wishard to lease "A
cottage for him near Sheepshead BAY
track. to be occupied during Mareh.
Mr. Cassatt still retains his love for
the race horse as well as his high esteem
for John Higgins, and on more tnan
one occasion has expressed his desire 70
return 20 the turf II HugBins WOulo
train for him. In fact. some years ago
when Mr.. Cassatt was in Europe. he
visited Higgins at Newmarket and pro
posed 10 race a stable In England II
Higgins would train exclusively Tor
him. but on account OF existing con-
tracts Higgins could got accept
Cassatt a Breeder.
A. his Chesterbrook Farm Mr.. Casastt
breeds quite a number of thoroughbreds.
which he dispOses Of as yearlings. In
this wav he has given to the American
| turf a great many good race horses
! some of which are Gold Heels. Con
Lucy, Maid of Harlem. and The Rhym-
err The Bard is at the head Of the stud,
/ and there are some exceptionally good
1 brood mares.
| The Bard will. like all OF bennington 5
/ sons and grandSonS get his best race
! horses in his latter years. Mr.. Cassatt
/ who is familiar with all breeding mat
tiers, knows this and probably Il Is an
/ other imbetus. No man in America
would receive a heartier welcome TO the
i turf than Mr.. CasSatt-
The Washington times., 1904-01-22

johnson Says Lambert
To Be Senator's Head
Local Man, However, Says His Connections
With Washington Club Have Been
Only as Attorney.

club is also to be doubted. Surely, II
Mr.. Lambert had entered into negotia-
tons with Ban. Mr.. Lambert should re-
member having done so. but he emphat-
ically denies Mr.. Johnson's statement
II Mr.. Lambert does get the club. how
ever, il would be a good thing for the
local fans. Mr.. Lambert is a nephew
OF Senator German, and the club would
have plenty of money back of it.
Ban Is Reticent.
Even Mr.. Lambert has been instruct
ed by Ban Johnson to keep the pend
ing negotiations, whoever they are with,
secret 1t is said however. by those in
the know, that Representative Wads-
worth. of New York. is the most likely
purchaser. John T.. Mclean has also
been mentioned as one who would prob
ably own the franchise next season.
Johnson, however. tod the sporting edi-
tor Of The Times that the American
League had never entered into negotia-
lions with Mr.. Mclean. This, however.
is not true. Johnson's reply was proba-
bly, made for some reason known only
to him, as it is a positive fact that MIR.
Mclean has been approached about the
matter, but from the present outlook
cannot be persuaded to purchase the
franchise.
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A special dispatch to The Times from
New York says that Ban Johnson says
Wilton J. Lambert will next season be
president of the Washington Baseball
Club. MIR. Lambert says he has not
given the matter the remotest thought,
and has never received a proposition to
take charge of the franchise.
Mr. Lambert is the attorney for the
club, and the arrangements for its sale
were put in his hands by Ban Johnson
several months ago. but thus far his
efforts 90 unload the stock have proven
futile
Ban Johnson was in Washington for
9 week, and went from here to New
York only yesterday. The only infor-
nation he would give to newspaper
men here was that the sale of the local
club was progressing satisfactorily, but
would not give the names of any Of the
persons who were dickering for it, his
invariable excuse being that he had
left everything in the hands Of Mr.. Lam
bert, and knew nothing Of what steps
the attorney was taking in the matter
OF course, this is not true, for every
one knows that Ban did not come here
for his health
Ban Hits the Pipe.
Now the statement of Johnson that
Mr.. Lambert will be president Of the
The Washington times., 1904-01-22
BOXWELL AGAIN STAYS
WITH HARVEY PARKER
Young Sandow'' Too Strong for Little
Demon"-Joe Grant ,,ill
Wrestle Tonight.

James Boxwell C'Young Sandow'O
again took SIS out OF Harvey Parker's
pocket by staying the time limit of
twenty minutes in a wrestling match
with the Little Demon" at Kernan's
Lyceum Theater. last night. Parker
and the local boy met on Wednesday
night in fffteen-minute bout. and Par
ker failed to win. He then granted
Bowel another chance. under the con-
dition that the time limit be extended
TO twenty minutes, but last night Box
well proved too heavy for him
Joe Grant. the local champion, will
match his skill against that OF Parker
tonight. and the best bout OF the week
should result. as there Is but little diff
ference In their weight. Both. too. are
thorough masters Of the game.
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Exhibition of Skill.
Where Huntsmen
Bag Their Game

Game is scarce Ia the counties in
which rabbits and quail are still al
lowed TO be shot. and no bags have
been reported for several days past The
supply of ducks, too, has materially de-
creased around the District.
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BASKETBALL TONIGHT
BETWEEN THE LEADERS

The Corcoran Cadet Corps and the
Urell Rife basketball teams, which are
tied for first place in the National
Guard League. with five games won
and one lost, will meet tonight. The
game win take place In the Center Mar
kst armory gymnasium. The contest
should be one of the best of the season.
Between the halves there will be wrest-
ling and after the game a dance will
be held IA the gym.
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Cassatt a Breeder.
CITIZENS AND RIGGS
PLAY DOUBLE SERIES

The Riggs team lost two games of the
series bowIed against the Citizens hve,
in the Bank Clerks League. last night.
The. work OF the Riggs Quint was bet
ter than the average. and 1t gave the
leaders a hard rub. Evans with 2a.
had highest single. Jacobsen bowled
over 202. and Worthington and Barclay
each had Pc. The scores:
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MONEY TO LOAN.
MONEY TO LOAN.

Heirs to unsettled estates can obt=sa loans o.
vaneed rents collected. JOHN H. WALTER
soS Colorado Building. l4;h and SITS
jal3-we. Fl ,mo-39t
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AOUEDUCT MEN
ARE DISSATISFIED
Managers Say They Rave
Lost Two Days.
OTHER CLUBS MAKE NO KICK
Benning, Jamaica, and Brighton Not
Hampered-Representative
Sullivan Lucky.

The racing dates for this season which
were allotted by the Jockey Club stew
ards on Wednesday 20 the various rae
ing associations are the chief topic of
conversation among hersemen. Every
one, with the exception of the managers
of the Aqueduct track. are pleased with
the list
The Aqueduct managers believe that
they have not been treated properly.
The club. they say, has expended a great
deal Of money in improving their plant
and the course is entitled to better con-
sideration at the hands of the Jockey
Club stewards. Instead of receiving as
good as they had last year they have
lost two days. And two days profits.
be it known, will go a long way 10 pay
ing the expenses of the track.
Sullivan Gets Dates.
The Metropolitan Jockey Club (Con-
gresham Tim Sullivan's Jamaica track
received the dates il asked for. In their
application the managers specified that
they would like a spring and fall meet
ing and suggested that their dates fol-
low that of Aqueduct in the spring and
precede the latter course in the fall A
search of the clubs books revealed the
fact that a short summer meeting. sim
liar to the one of last season, was not
profitable. and 1t was not mentioned.
The dates desired We're granted.
President w. A Engeman. OF the
Brighton Beach track, had nothing TO
say on the subject,-but his smile was
more eloquent than words.
The Benning officials are salts fed.
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COMMERCE AND LABOR
LOSES TO NAVY YARD

The Navy Yard and Commerce and
Labor teams. in the Departmental
League, met last night and the Navy
won the fun set of games rolled on the
Palace alleys. In the second and third
games the Commerce and Labor quint
failed TO reach 500 and the Navy team
won each by over 100 pins. The best
scores were: Brown. ZIG; Bowsher, 213;
O'DOnnell. PIP. and Crist. Hl. The to-
taiS.
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DISTRICT TITLE QUINT
WINS FROM WASHINGTON

In the new Title Insurance League.
last night, the District Title CUNT de-
feated the Washington Title team IN the
first and second games of a set rolled
on the Rathskeller alley1 All the
games except the last were close. Only
seventeen pins separated the clubs in
the second game. The highest single
Isl. was made by w. s. Bouscsren. The
The Washington times., 1904-01-22
CASH s SsE IA ssIs. ,
Money LOANED salarisd p.opl..

Retail merchants. teamsters. boarding house,
without security. largest business in As 7rin-
cipal cities TOLMAN. Room lol. $50 latE st
nv Els-u
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TESTS OF SKILL
WITH THE FOILS
Local Fencers Compete in
Friendly Bouts.
GOOD EXHIBITION BY WOMAN
Mrs. Campbell ELECTS Applause of
Spectators at Prof. Lanzilli's
Studio.
GOOD EXHIBITION BY WOMAN

Foils FLASHED and sabers rang in
friendly tests Of skill between Local
swordsmen at the fencing studio OF
Prof Pietro Lanzilh lois Connecticut
Avenue. last night While the swords
were flashing merrily a large audience
looked on and applauded as each cry OF
''toccato" or "touchez" told OF a thrust
or blow that had reached it's mark.
A contest of particular interest was
that in which the different methods of
the French and Italian schools Of fenc-
ing were exhibited. Prof. Prinka, fer
mer Belgian army officer. trained under
French masters. measuring steel with
Andrew Messineo, one Of Prof. Lanzillis
Italian pupils 1t was a complete vic
tor for the Italian, whose vigorous on
slaught and marvelously dexterouS
wrist were too much for She wtry little
Frenchman. and, fgurau; ely speaking,
the latter was run through and through
ten times. landing or his opponent only
once or twice.
Mrs. Campbell's Good Work.
The most remarkable exhibition. how
ever, was that given by Mrs. c. S.
Campbell. a local swordswoman, who
has developed an extraordinary pro-
ficiency. In every instance she fought
with male combatants using foils. saber
and poignard. and with each weapon
she put up a magnificent fight. Mrs.
Campbell has developed a wrist OF steel
and fences with nerve and dash. In
one contest with Prof. Lanzilli neither
of them wore masks. and the parrying
and thrusting with the sharp swords
about each combatant's face, naturally
excited much interest.
Exhibition Of Skill.
Prof Lanzili. who was formerly an
Italian army officer, trained in the
schools where fencers have been pro-
duced for centuries gave an exhibition
of his skill which won him much APP
= plause- One after the other he meas
ured steel with Francisco Scarpace, II.
p. Giavina, Andrew CorsO and Mrs
Campbell
There was some lively sword play
with the sabers. which Is the favorite
German method OF fencing. and in this
school much proficiency was also shown
The foil contests. however. called for the
most agility.
The Washington times., 1904-01-22
COLONEL EDWARDS TO SPEAK.

Col. Clarence r. Edwards. of the Blu
reau Of iasular Affairs of the War De-
partmen1 will address the National
Geographic Society tonight. at Its tech
nical meeting. on the Work of the
Bureau OF Insular Affairs in Porto Rico,
Hawaii. and the Philippines" The ad-
d-ess wiz be given Ia the Cosmos Club
at D. m.