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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-18

HEPBURN PURE FooD BILL.
Effort Will Be Made to Bake It Up in
the House TomorroW.

An effort will be made to have the House
consider the Hepburn pure food bill to-
morrow. Both majority and minority re-
ports were filed on this measure today from
the interstate and foreign commerce COM
mittee.
The majority report, which favors the
passage of the bill. was made Tor the COM
mittee by Representative Mann OF Illinois.
The minority report is signed only by Rep
resentative Adamson of Georgia.
Mr.. Mann says the purposes OF the bill
are:
First. The fixing Of standards of foods
and drugs as to their purity. strength and
character, and the defining OF What shall be
considered adulteratiOn or mfsbranding of
foods and drugs; second, the prohibition of
interstate commerce in such misbranded or
adulterated articles. a.
To do this the bill provides. first to en-
large the scope Of the bureau OF chemistry
of the Department of Agriculture and add
to its title the word foods" and charge
the bureau with the duty of inspecting
foods and drugs entering into interstate
commerce.
The bill provides for the taking of sam
pies of foods and chemicals for analysis uI,-
der the direction of the Secretary of Agri-
culture The bill defines with elaborate pro-
visions what authorizations are and also
what foods may be mixed without becoming
authorizations. In such cases the tnafxtures
must not contain poisonous or deleterious
matters. and must be branded TO siUw the
exact contents Of the package.
measure, he states. is based ION his belief
that Congress should not impose ON the fed
eral government legislation which will In
volve' burdensome litigation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-18
MORE MEN SENT To Seoul.
1ndammatory Articles Printed IN the
Korean Newspapers

=
Secretary Moody has received cable
message from Commando Asrshali COM
manding the gunboat V1cksburx, dHted at
Chemulpo. Korea, saturtd follows,
I'm consequence of infiamIna atory articles
published In the snswspaperfEA Asrs inciting
the people to kill foreign teets. ] have
sent two officers and sixty 1FfF men addi-
tional. with one machins to Seoul.
Korea" gr y
Sun says that dispatch to The London
Daily Mail from Seoul declares that Mr..
Allen. the American minister, u anxious
about the conduct of the American troops
at Seoul, and has warned their officers that
Korea is not the Philippines. The corre-
spondent declares that heavy supplies Of
which are also worried by the conduct of
the American troops According to the cor
respondent there is distinct danger owing to
the lack of discipline and intoXication
among the men. who are apparently spelling
for fight. ii
AS no mention is made In any official dis
patches, some of as late date as today, re-
ceived by either the State or the Navy De-
partment from Seoul or Chemulpo, reflect
ing upon the conduct of the American ma
rine guard at the Korean capital, the Off
cials here are quite sure that the report to
that effect Is without foundation. In the
first place they say American naval COM
manders are we'll known to maintain the
very strictest discipline in their landing
parties and 1t is believed here that this
story was put afloat by the native press.
acting under foreign influence, to discredit
the American marines. whose early appear
ance at Seoul was very much resented by
some Of the powers interested In the east
ern situation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-18
What the Majority Say.
ARMY CoURTs-MARTIAL.
A Number Of Gases Go to the President
for Final Action.

After conference with Judge Advocate
General Davis Secretary Root has acted in
a number Of court-martial cases, which will
how go to the President for final action.
The Secretary has recommended the renis-
sion Of the unexpired portion OF the SEN
tence In the case of First Lieutenant Knud-
son, 7th Infantry. convicted Of embexzle-
ment and sentenced to dismissal and i'm
prisonment. He has recommended the ap-
proval Of the sentence of dismissal in the
case Of First Lieutenant Hector A. Robi-
chon, 18th Infantry. convicted of conduct
unbecoming an officer and a gentleman, and
the denial of the appeal for clemency in the
case Of Second Lieutenant Murtaugh, Ar
tillery Corps. convicted Of duplicating his
pay accounts and other offenses and SEN
fenced to dismissal and two years imprison-
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-18
WAR ON death TRUST"
CHICAGO MEDICAL SOCIETY FIRES
FIRST GUN.
Proposal Made to Establish an Anti
Toxin Laboratory by the
Municipality.

CHICAGO, January 18.-A municipal lab
oratory for the manufacture of anti-toxin
under the supervision of public chemists
may be the outcome Of the campaign which
has been instituted by the Chicago Medical
Society against the high price exacted by
the manufacturers combine or so-called
death trust"
At a conference of the officers Of the or
ganization, including President Robert
Preble and Secretary Frank x. Walls, the
feasibility of the scheme has been discussed
in detail The result is a decision to refer
the matter for final action to meeting on
Wednesday evening, with the recommenda-
ton that the plan be adopted as the perma-
nent solution of the problem If the ap-
proval OF the society is obtained some al
derman will be asked to introduce an ordf-
nance creating the laboratory and making
the necessary appropriation for it's foundd-
ton ana maintenance.
The arbitrary 100 per cent advance in
price in one of the essentials of the mod
eln treatment of diphtheria is held by the
physicians to show that provisions for the
constant supply of the article devolves upon
the municipality as a measure for the pres
ervation OF the public health. The high
price now placed on the serum by the
death trust" 1t is declared, means that
thousands of children may perish in the
first diphtheria epidemic which appears in
the city.
1t was estimated by the medical society
officials that a municipal laboratory could
be established with appropriation Of
$4,000 and 5000 for the operating expenses
the first year.
Secretary Walls of the Chicago Medical
Society, today said:
THE sentiment of physicians throughout
the country is now arrayed against the
men who have advanced the price of anti
toxin. The effect will be a natural dis
elimination against these firms in other ar
ticles which they sell to the profession"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-18
BIG DEAL IN CHICAGO.
Illinois Telephone Company Sells Out
to Tunnel Corporation.

CHICAGO. January 1s.-The Illinois Tele-
phone and Telegraph Company today filed
for record with the county recorder a bill
Of sale for all its property. including tun-
nels. tracks. telephone cables and auto
matlc switchboard appliances and telephone
system.
The bill of sale runs to the Illinois Tun-
mel Company, an Illinois corporation re-
Gently chartered with an authorized capt.
tai of $50 .000 and the power to issue as
much more in bonds. Accompanying the
bill of sale there was also filed for record
a trust deed for S3O,000000 on the assets
of the new corporation to secure a bond
issue. The previous mortgage on the con-
duits and other property of the Illinois Tel
ephone and Telegraph Company was can-
celed. indicating that the old bonds have
been taken up and new bonds put In their
place.
This represents one OF the largest transac-
tions relating to an intermural public util-
ity matter that has taken place In years.
The Equitable Trust Company is named
as trustee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-18
CHICAGo's POSTAL NEEDS.
Postmaster General Payne Will Ap-
point an Investigating Commission.

Po10t Ill 4AVSSAkdIAAS COmu1SS1Ou.
In view Of the congestion in the down.
town district of Chicago, Postmaster Gem
eral Payne today decided to appoint .
committee Of officials to make an investiga-
ton of the postal needs Of that city. A
delegation consisting of Senator Hopkins
and the Chicago representatives in the
House, accompanied by Postmaster Coyne
Of Chicago, called on Postmaster General
Payne and First Assistant Postmaster Gen.
eral Wynne. urging that experts investi-
gate the situation, and that mail service
be established in the tunnels already under
construction there to supplant the wagon
service now operated to and from the rail-
roads and branch stations. 1t also was
urged that branch post offices be estab-
lished at the Chicago and Northwestern
railroad station and at either the Rock
Island or the Illinois Central depots to
facilitate south-side malls. Representative
Mann advocated q separate post office
building for south Chicago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-18
100000 PERSONS HOMELESS.
Reports to the American Board of Con.
ditions in Macedonia

BOSTON, January 1S.-The latest reports
to the American board from the relief CEN
ters in Macedonia show that there are now
100000 persons who are homeless and with
out means of support for the winter. OF
this number between $1,000 and 50 600 are
in Monastir vilayet.
The Turkish government is affording
some relief and funds are coming from
America and England. There Is fear on
the part of those on the ground that un-
less some decisive steps are taken during
the winter there will be another political
outbreak in the spring.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-18
PAY FOR INJURED WoRKMEN.
Compulsory Compensation Law Goe.
Into Effect in Russia,

MOSCOW. January 1S.-The law provid-
Ing compulsory compensation for factory
employees and miners in the case Of all ac-
cidents, one Of the most important meas
ures Of the present reign. has become efrec-
tive. In the event of death an annuity Is
payable not only to widows and legitimate
children. but to illegitimate children and to
the mothers OF such children, and also to
adopted children. the annuity to equal the
wages Of 26O days per annum, whereas the
average OF working days only numbers 40.
AS reliable statistics are not available the
insurance companies refused to issue acoi-
dent policies except at enormous premiums,
Sd the employers combined for mutual in.
surance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-18

fight, and his friends will not allow him to
be drawn into it as-a party at issue.
It is expected that the next few weeks
will bring renewed agitation on the question
of the Presidents denomination. is. COM
mencing this week.. primaries will be held
for the selection Of delegates to the ma
tional conventions in many states. In New
York there will be primaries for nomina-
tions to Congress In several Districts, and
in each Of them the question Of choosing
delegates favorable or hostile TO the Presi-
dents ren0Eninat1en will come mp.
The Missouri Situation.
President R0osevelt's friends at the
Capitol were commenting today on tho
latest development IN Missouri politics. It
VIII bs recal5nas that Mr.. Kerens has been
naktna lax1e thruats Of hate Of what he
would do to Roosevelt In Missouri. The
state committee ia seven to- one against
Mr.. Kerens in favor Of Roosevelt. and the
Missouri Editorial Association has adopted
resolutions unequivocally favoring the re-
nomination OF Mr.. Roosevelt and indorsing
him In strongest terms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-18
CONSPIRACY TO MURDER
Band Of Assassins In Frisco After In
surance Money.

SAN FRANCISCO. January 1S.-The Call
today says that the police have secured
evidence which tends to show that Leon
Soeder was but one of a band of conspira-
tors In this city who sought to swindle in
surance companies by the murder Of a VIC
tim whose life had been heavily insured.
The police are said to know of three men
who were implicated in the plot that led to
the slaughter of Joseph Blaise on the night
of January 10, at the foot of Russian Hill,
and further arrests are expected at any
time. The men who are suspected of being
accomplices of Soeder are known to the
police. They are thought to have supplied
funds to him, and testimony is being sought
to prove that they forwarded money to
Soeder in New York and Europe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-18
STEEL WORKERS PAY REDUCED.
Resumption Of the Illinois Works in
South Chicago.

CHICAGO, January 1S.-Thirty-five hun
dred employees of the Illinois Steel Company
at South Chicago returned to work today
with the reopening of the open hearth.
plate and slab mills. which have been idle
since before Christmas. The mills did not
resume at their full capacity. Only three
of the ten furnaces of these departments
were started and the rail mill did not open
at all 1t is expected however. that tho
plant will be running full blast within ten
days. The men who returned to work ac-
cepted a reduction in wages from 10 to
% per cent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-18
waterspout at Bloemfontein.

BLOEMFONTEIN. Orange River Colony,
January ia waterspout yesterday de-
stroyed three hotels and many houses
here. and. 1t is believed. resulted in loss of
life. The number of dead. however. has
not yet been ascertained. Hundreds of
persons have been rendered homeleeJ and
destitute by the disaster.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-18
MAKING GREAT ExERrIoNs.
China Wishes to Be Creditably Repre-
sented at st. Louis.

Minister Conger has informed the State
Department that the Chinese government
has appointed Prince Pulun as exposition
commissioner to the Louisiana purchase ex
position. The minister says that the Chi
nese government is making exceptional ef-
forts to have a creditable display at the ex-
position and the appointment Of Prince
Pulun is striking evidence of that fact,
as he is a member Of the royal family.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-18

The President today sent to the Senate
the following nominations:
United States attorney William H
Armbrecht, southern district OF Alabama.
Surveyor general OF Minnesota-Eli s.
Warner. Minnesota =
Register of land ofice-W. II. Brown,
at Grand Forks. N. d.
Receiver Of public moneys-Albert A.
Roberts, at La Grande, Oregon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-18
WERE FIVE ABSENTEES
,HREE AMENDMENTS WERE
ADOPTED.
They Relate to Sanitation, Limitation
Of Cities and Control of Harbors
at Entrances to Canal.

The Senate committee on foreign rela-
lions today directed Senator Cullom to re-
pert the Panama treaty with three amend
ments. The republican members voted for
the treaty, but only two democrats, Nor
gan and Money. were present The former
voted against the treaty and Mr.. Money
stated that he had not yet had time to con-
slider it. as 1t was the first meeting of the
committee he had been able to attend.
The three amendments relate to santa
ton, limitation of cities and control of
harbors. The United States, by the amend
ment relating to sanitation, is granted more
direct power in all sanitary regulations.
The amendment concerning the limitation
of the cities more specifically defines what
are the limits Of Panama and Colon in re-
lation to the canal zone. The harbor
amendment gives the United States control
Of the harbors for the purposes of i'm
provements.
Saturdays Agreement.
Saturday at the meeting of the committee
Senator Lodge offered motion which was
agreed to, providing that at the meeting Of
the committee today the pending amend
ments should be disposed of and the ques-
ton of reporting the treaty to the Senate
should be taken up. Members Of the mi
nority say that none of their members were
present when the motion of Senator Lodge
was adopted. Today, when the committee
met the absentees were Senators Foraker,
Bacon, Clark (Mont), Clark (Wyo.) and
McCreary. All the amendments were sub
ject to final action, though ono or two had
been tentatively agreed to.
After they had been Incorporated in the
treaty today, Senator Morgan moved to
strike out article % of the treaty, which
provides for the completion Of negotiations
with the new Panama Canal Company for
its rights and concessions on the istbmus
Senator Lodge insisted that this was not a
pending amendment under the resolution
adopted Saturday, and 1t was ruled out of
order. An amendment had been prepared
by Senators Bacon and Foraker relating to
appeals to United States courts in certain
cases arising in the canal zone. This was
voted down.
Senator Morgan protested against this ao.
ton, saying that the amendment should not
be acted upon in the absence of the sena-
tors who had offered it. Protest also was
made by the minority against the cutting
Off of opportunity to vote on the amend
ment striking out article %.
What the Majority Say.
Majority members Of the committee say
that for two weeks the treaty has been un-
der discussion, and they felt that ample
time had been given to its consideration.
1t had been arranged that Senator Foraker
should make the motion to cut off further
amendments and report the treaty, but In
his absence the motion was made by SEN
ator Lodge. Members of the majority say
that the amendments adopted are consid-
cred judicious, yet are not of vital impor-
tance and could be sacrificed IL it was nec-
essary to expedite the treaty
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-18
Consular Officers in Manchuria.

VU1lCU1d1 V41CcIb Ii MHucuuI1d.
Edwin v. Morgan. private secretary to
Third Assistant Secretary of State Peirce,
has been selected as commercial agent at
Dalny and James W. Davidson as United
States consul at Antung. The change in
the respective posts Of these two officials
was made after the original information
was given to the public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-18
Battle Ships Again at Manila.

The battle ships Kentucky, Wisconsin and
Oregon Of the Asiatic feet arrived at Ma
Mia this morning from their practice cruise
to Honolulu. It Ii understood that they are
to go to Subig bay for target practice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-18

Secretary Root In New York.
Secretary Root has gone to New York on
private business and is expected to return
to this city tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-18
The Ohio Situation.

The Ohio situation il attracting consider
able interest among politicians. The star's
dispatches have pointed out that In Ohio
1t is fight solely between Mr.. Foraker
and Mr.. Hanna for control Of the state ma
chine. and that thus far the Presidents In
terests are only incidentally involved.
1t may be stated with authority that the
President win not take a hand In the Ohio
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-18

No business is too small and
none TOO great for judicious adj
vertising in a paper of general
circulation. like The Evening
Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-18

(Continued on Eleventh PaGe|
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-18

House bill 9311. in relation to the es-
tablishment Of building lines. was cons
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-07-17

The Supreme Council will meet in regular
session tomorrow evening in louisiana Hall.
No. sr1 Vanievcnter avenue. and the supreme
chancellor desires that all representatives make
special effort to attend tn. meeting. as matters
of importance Will he discussed.
The Executive Board met in regular session
last Friday evening and transacted routine
business.
Lafayette Council held its regular meeting
last Monday evening with a good attendance.
One candidate, Ben Westhus. was initiated and
instructed in the secret work OF the order.
Grove Council held its regular meeting la at
Thursday evening. One candidate. NJ. 4.
secret work Of the order. the second and third
degrees being conferred by the degree team
from HYDE Park Council. Remarks were made
By Chancellor Murphy OF HYDE Park and
Messrs. O'Hanlon, Walsh and Grady. At the
close Of the regular order Of business all pres
ent were invited 10 the tanguet hall. where
light refreshments were served.
Franklin Council met last Thursday evening
and considering the unseasonableness of the
weather. had a good attendance One candi-
date. Alfred H. Price. was initiated.
At the meeting Of Alpha Council last Tues
day evening one application was received and
first degree was conferred upon Charles D..
West. The Committee on Trolley Ride reported
| rrogress. Henry Fairback addressed the coun-
ell on what he had seen al. the Worlds Fair.
The degree team OF Hyde PARK Council
int,rneved out to Grove Council last THURSDAY
nigh, and confer red the ritual and the second
degree OH three candidates. A banquet was
served. The following members Of Hyde Park
l Council we're present: Patrick Walsh. Joseph
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-07-17
AIRSHIP FLIGHT POSTPONED;
WILL BE MADE IN FEW DAYS.
Lack of Hydrogen With Which to In
fate Gas Bag the ,
Cause.

The airship flight by 7. c. Benbow. the
full flight last November in Frankfort. n.
Y, and who expected to sail yesterday
morning from Delmar Garden to the
Aeronautic Concourse in the Worlds Fair
grounds. was postponed on account of a
lack of hydrogen with which to initiate the
gas bag of the ship. Mr.. Benbow stated,
however. that the test would certainly
take place within the next few days, as
soon as sufficient gas could be obtained.
Early yesterday morning Mr.. Benbow
t~elephoned to Professor Carl Myers. ST.
rerintendent of A~eronautics. at the Aero
drome, that he would make the flight dur
ing the day. but was later compelled to
postpone it. He was in consultation later
with Willard A. Smith, Chief of the De-
partment of Transportation Exhibits.
making arrangements for the fight. The
test will be made from Delmar Garden,
where Mr.. Benbow has his ship in prepa-
ration for the trial.
He will attempt to effect a landing in
the Aeronautic Concourse, west of the Ad-
n,inistration building. Perfect weather con-
d.tions, as well as the readiness of the
airship. must prevail in order to make a
successful flight.
The ship Is composed of a cigar-shaped
bag, seventy feet in length. and a ten
horsepower motor. which operates sixteen
propeller blades. set four on a wheel. In
stead of the propellers being set at the
a side and operate like the paddles of a
side-wheA steamer.
The steering is done by means Of n
rudder and the side propellers. The bal
and will rave 10 lift a total weight Of
GO pounds. .
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-07-17

son Fl Acorn ISars and Mr. sadie MecSIlam
We're Installed by tie grand recorder and as,
s%ociate Grand Lodge officers: Past chief OF
Miss Eva Eohannon: LADY Of honor. Mrs. Eftle
0ivs. chief 3r ceremonies. Mrs: i:ouisr NJ
II Garrett: receiver. Henry Blum. iinaHc.tr.
John II Schoemaker: inner watch Kate Nc
close of the installation ice cream was served
Hyde Park Lodge. at a meeting last Neln's-
Quoted hv the grand recorder. Mrs. clara B''It
MurTeil assisted by Deputy Grand Chisi Gf
berlain. Mrs NJ. Lanrvost ana Mrs. Ella IA
ltr. The following officers We're installed Past
sh,sf Of u non9r; Mis-, v.G Edna = TWIN TST eht hf,o Of
Mrs. Kate Schenck; chief = cerGmonies MIR.
aiIzis ,'i"aSvn. r1r'rdeT. NJ httT h'STtS'
nest Herman. usher. Mrs. Lucy MuAIenslattr
inside watch Miss Annie Black: outside watch.
| ceremonies a music and literary programme
was nteSentfd aud ICE 'ream and 'ale were
served. Two applications for nIenhersh,p were
south End Lodge will give a euchrc party
Tomorrow evening At the hail. at f;ob"-t ami
Michigan avenues. \ small admission fee wili
b. charged for the benefit Of the general fund
The following lodges will meet this week;
Tomorrow evening, South End Lodge. corner
Ing. North End Lodge. No. 1895 North Broad
WY; Wednesday evening. Belle Lodge. at n.
residence Of Doctor Sarah Barnard. N" 90
Lodge. Ninth aHd Lami streets.
Grand Recorder Henry W. Meyer Of the 4.
. l W. paid a fraternal visit to Fiat Hiy"r.
Mo, saturday evening. July 3. where h con
RIVE RIVE L ]as '' M. a a:o'i K. ' 3. 7. ", S ar tie
! two DEGREE IF Honor lodses at Flat River ard
acted IN the capact;y u grand Chief Of honor.
assisted hy 7. J. Hedgec1rth as past grand
Usher a large number Of members " the De
gree Of Honor and Il. O. L. ". WAS present
After the Ger monies. the grand recorded made