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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-09
THE GOOD TEMPLARS.
Subordinate Lodges Give Programs OF
Entertainment.


Friendship Lodge. No. IL. Independent Or
der of Good Templars. met In Melford Hail.
9th and 1 streets northeast, Monday even
ing. A brief business session was held
when the lodge turned its hall over to the
officers of the grand lodge for District lodge
ceremonial. The degree of charity was con-
ferred on twelve candidates. Grand Iempiar
A. E. Shoemaker officiating.
social session was followed by gen.
eral conference upon District lodge matters.
in which the chair explained that District
deeree members had established roll OF
honor, based upon voluntary service IN the
increase of membership in the order, ana
that medal and the District lodge banner
were standing awards for work well Done
during each quarter. Nearly all present oe-
ame roll of honor members
Minnehaha Lodge. No. 1, 10 u. IL met
In Concordia Hall, 506 9th street northwest,
Tuesday evening. 1t had visitors from Fer
severance Lodge Routine business was dis-
posed of and a committee appointed 10 Sc
cure another place of meeting
Faith Lodge. No. IA, I. o. G. T., met In
odd Fellows Hall, 31st street Tuesday
evening. There were visitors from ferse-
verance and Silver Star lodges. The trat:s-
action of routine business was followed by
the election of Mr.. w. c. Lenz and Mrs. i:
n Crown representatives to the grand
lodge, and Mrs. Agnes Dugan and Mr.. J. H.
Bangs alternateS
tation to Faith Lodge to attend watch-night
services with Perseverance Lodge, ana 1he
Invitation was fayorably received. me
chair announced that the first sitting OF tne
Grand Lodge annual session VIII De IN falth
Lodge hall, Friday evening, the 9tn INST.
In good of the order, directed by Mr. K. Il.
Smith. Mr. J. C. Gates gave humorous re-
Rradt' Golden, Blackford. Pearson. J. IA.
Rangs and others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-09
REMOVAL OF OVERHEAD WIRES.
Arrangements for Taking Them Down
on Two Thoroughfares.

Arrangements being made for the
speedy removal of the overhead wires and
poles on 18th street and Columbia road.
The removal Of the overhead wires and the
poles was authorized by act of Congress
approved June 20, 1902, but in order to ac-
complish the purposes of the act it will be
necessary to provide another route for the
long-distance wires between Richmond and
New York. belonging to the American Tel
egraph and Telephone Company.
1t is stated that the only available roads
are the Military. Broad Branch and Grant
roads, through Rock Creek Park and
Electrical Engineer VIC Allen has rec
commended that the Commissioners ascer-
tain from the board of control of the mark
If permission will be granted for the cree
ton OF poles and stringing wires along the
roads mentioned through the park Com
missioner Mcfarland has approved the
recommendation.
A portion of the present route of the COM
pany lies on Columbia road, 18th street and
Woodley lane, within the limits of Mount
rieasant' washington and Columbia
Heights. Portions of these subdivisi ions are
within the area prescribed by Congress in
which all telephone poles and wires must
be removed from the streets
The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone
Company, acting for the American TeIe-
graph and Telephone Company applied in
1897, for permission to build a pole line
carrying these wires from Brightwood ave.
nue. ana military road, along the Military
road to the Grant road, to the intersection
OF their existing line in Tenleytown The
board of control of Rock Creek Park would
not permit the company to construct This
line within the limits of the park They
were therefore forced to seek the longer
route by way of Piney Branch road 18th
street, Columbia road and Woodley lane.
Temporary changes will also be made
within the next ten days in the present line
in Woodley lane crossing Rock creek to
permit the construction of the new Com
necticut avenue bridge
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-09
INFORMAL RECEPTION.
Brother Fabrician Guest of Honor at
Social Function.

An informal reception was rendered
Johns College, by the alumni of the insti-
tuition in the college hall Wednesday night.
The guest of honor heartily greeted each
person present and subsequently the assem-
blage adjourned to the college chapel,
where the "Magnifcat" was chanted. A
buffet lunch was served at the conclusion
of the music.
days were recalled The boys of '66 were
there with the boys of 1900, connecting the
old with the new. After spending a few
hours in pleasant conversation the gather
ing dispersed the participants wishing
Brother Fabrician a safe journey across
the continent to the Golden Gate"
Those of the alumni who were present
were: James F. Shea, DR.. ]. H. P. Benson
John T. Crowley. Jno. A. Madigan, Frank
P. Madigan. Dr. w. H. De Lacy, Louis p
Shoemaker. DR.. J. F. Moran, Ed. J. Walsh,
Alb. Schulteis, M. Brennan, DR.. ALT. Rich
ards, Harry K. Bentley, Stephen Giusta,
Arthur May, Henry B. Quinn, Jos. Ber-
berich, Bernard Rover, John J. Brosnan,
Alloys. r. Wiggin. Leo P. Harlowe, An
thony J. LAMA, Daniel ]. Lix, William D.
Wheeler Charles w. Boyle, Prof. Geo. w.
Lucas, Edward F. Forney, c. J. Neis, Thos
T. Whelan and Denis O'Connor.
The faculty of the college was also pres
ent-Brother Germanus, pres: dent; Brother
Maurice, vice president; Brothers John,
Aldrick, Felix, Paul, Alban, Anthony, Ger
ardian, Matthew, Edward and Fabian.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-09
KENSINGTON NEWS.
Completion of Improvements to Public
School Building-Briefs.

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
KENSINGTON. Nd, December o. 1894.
The board of trustees for the Kensington
public school. composed of DR.. Eugene
Jones, Mr.. William NJ. Terrell and Mr.
Frank I. Chapman. have reported the COM
pletion of improvements recently author
lied in an appropriation by the last legisla-
ture the expenditures being as follows
Purchase of old school building for manual
training school, $375; steam heating plant in
new school building, $654; cementing cellar
floor in new school building, $2T5; desks to
fit out additional room, $50; blackboard,
$12: carpenter work, $2s7; painting manual
training building. sGS; painting new fence,
fencing, $50. 50; walks. s16.5S; minor repairs,
1925; tools for manual training school,
s92 43; drawing boards. 50; miscellaneous,
S47O; total expenditures, $2O41.58.
The attendance upon the school is report
ed to have been very good. the total enroll
ment for the first quarter, ten weeks, being
166, the average attendance for the quarter
being 142. Notwithstanding an additional
room has been furnished, with about sixty
desks, every seat in the school is taken.
Mayor Eckhard has about completed his
course of treatment In Philadelphia and re-
ports he was greatly benefited He has re-
turned home.
Mrs j. M. White entertained the Kensing-
ton Whist Club last night at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. Walter A. Johnston, on
Carroll place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-09
LAYTON COMMAND ELECTION
Retiring Commander Van Reuth Makes
an Address-Roster of Officers

A meeting Of Henry w. Lawton Camn
No. 4. United Spanish War Veterans. was
held last night at headquarters. 7i9 9th
street northwest. The work of the wear
1904 was rounded up" as a member ex-
pressed it. and officers elected for 1905. The
attendance was large, and a feature of the
session was the annual address Of the re-
firing commander. Adolph Van Reuth
Addressing the assembled soldiers Of the
war with Spain as comrades" Commander
Van Reuth said, in part:
when was elected commander of Henry
w. Lawton Camp one year ago. 1 prom
Used, with your assistance. to push our
camp to a place among the foremost in thts
country, and l must say we have made
rapid progress in that direction was an
earnest champion for the amalgamation Of
the several bodies Of Spanish War yeter
ans and through the perseverance of a few
the amalgamation was accompIishea ovar
six months ago"
election OF member of Lawton Camp DIR.
Cox, as corps commander, Capt. Van Reutf
continued:
with the assistance of a few comrades.
took 1t upon myself to assist in the patri.
otto campaign for the election OF President
Roosevelt. Every soldier of the war with
Spain has watched with pride the career
of Colonel Roosevelt. and when he resigned
from departmental life to take up arms for
our country he showed the true principle
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-09
ANTI-SALOON LEAGUE.
New Delegates Enrolled and Reorgam-
cation for the New Year.


The Anti-saloon League held its December
meeting in the parlors Of the w. C. T. U.
building. 500 9th street northwest Wednes-
day evening. The business matters consid-
cred and disposed of by the league were
formulated at a preliminary executive ses-
sion.
A new order of business devised by the
secretary, for economizing time and labor
in the proper treatment of the Increasing
volume Of matters demanding the attention
of the league was adopted. Several new
measures in the interests of the finance de-
partment were also agreed upon.
Reports from the several standing COM
mittees were presented and adopted. Mr..
Owen P. Kellar, chairman of the committee
on cooperation, reported the personnel Of
new delegations as follows:
From the Western Presbyterian Christian
Endeavor Society-Harry NJ. Martin. Thomas
E. Anderson, H. c. Barclay, Fulton Hen
derson and George NJ. Jack.
From the Calvary Baptist intermediate
Christian Endeavor Society-WilIiam c..
Braley, William j. Crane. James s. Fraser,
George Hemming and Dibble C. Waters.
The names of these delegates were en-
rolled on the list of affiliated bodies.
The roll call of organization members of
the league showed twenty-one affiliated
bodies present.
Mr. A. e. Shoemaker, Mrs Isabel Helmick
and Mr.. s. w. Russell appointed commit
tee on nomination of officers and members
of the executive committee for the new
league year, reported the nominees. and
they were elected. as follows. James L.
Ewin. president; Mr.. o. P. Kellar, first vice
president; Mrs Clinton Smith, second vice
president; Prof. C. S. Smith, third vice pres
ident; Rev. w. H. Brooks. chaplain; Mr. A.
N. Garfield. secretary; Mr. r. E. Harvey,
financial secretary; Mr. J. S. Blackford,
treasurer, and Mr.. James s. Fraser, door
keeper.
Additional members of the executive COM
mittee were also chosen, as follows: Mrs
Grace l.. Chaplin, Mrs. Isabel Helmick Mr.
Abram L. Swartwout, Mr.. Jesse c. Suter
and Mrs. G. j. Drew.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-09
RETAINED BIZ TIE HOUSE.
Intellectual Fight on the Civil Service
Commissiou.

Shortly after The Stars. report OF the pro-
ceed1ngs In the House Of Representative
CLOSED yesterday the annual light on the aD-
preparation tor the civil service commission
was begun BY Representative Hepburn Of
Iowa. Mr. Hepburn moved that the appro-
priation for the Commission and its force OF
clerks be STRICKEN from the legislative. ex-
ecutive and judicial appropriation bill,
which was then under consideration. MI.
Hepburn. who was supported in his attack
by Messrs. Bartlett Of Georgia and Gros-
venor of Ohio. denounced the civil service
as not having improved since the Gays OF
Inc Spots system. and said that on the con-
trary 1t continued to grow less ana less en-
cient MI. Hepburn's motion was lost. but
Of Secretary Doyle from $2,25O to 5000 was
stricken out.
1t was apparent from an observation OF
the attitude of members of the House dur
Ing consideration of the bill that the Presi-
dents recommendation for Watchfulness
and economy will be needed throughout the
session. The salaries Of the stenographers
to committees OF the House were reduced
from 5000 to 5000 year, and various
items of small increases in the various de-
partments were closely scrutinlzee ana
questioned before being approved.
The discussion brought out some numor-
Gus comment on the recent presadentlai
election, relating to the lack OF votes which
were cast for Judge Parker. Mr. Williams
Of Mississippi and Mr.. Grosvenor OF ONO
participated in this feature OF the oepate.
But little progress was made on the Dill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-09
Entire Family Slain in Home.

The entire family of B. b. Hughes, con-
sisting of his wife. Eva. aged forty-two,
and his two daughters, Emily and Halle,
aged nineteen and fifteen respectively. were
found slain yesterday in the ruins OF their
house in Columbia. S. c., which had been
set afire after the commission OF the crime
The entire absence OF clews leads to the
suspicion that Hughes was the murderer of
the three women and the slayer of himself,
although there is no known motive for his
crime. Citizens OF the town were aroused
early In the morning by a fire at the Hughes
house. and upon reaching the scene the
flames had gained such Roadway that It
was impossible to enter the burning build
ing. and not until the fire had burned itself
out and the walls had collapsed was It
discovered that the family was dead.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-09
IN D11Ap1DArrD CONDITION..
officials Condemn Building Known az
Buzzari's Rocst.

The four-story brick building located
on the northeast Corner of 9th and d
streets northwest, and known as Bug
yards Roost." has been declared by OH
Gals Of the fire department to be In q
dflapidated and unsafe condition. ana
Commissioner mcfarland today recon-
mended that the building inspector In
vestigate the case and take steps to oon-,
denim the structure.
A report on the condition of this struo-
ture was made to the Commissioners yes
terday by Fire Chief Belt. who brought
to the Commissioners the report Of Deputy
Chief Wagner. Battalion Chief Keliher and
Deputy Fire Marshal Nicholson, who, as q
committee Of the fire department, recently
conducted thorough examination of the
building.
The report states that the first floor Of
the building Is occupied by several business
firms. and that in several rooms in the
upper stories infiammable materials are
stored
1t is stated that there Is but one stair
way in the structure, that the floors sag
badly, that the building is braced with
wooden braces. and that the entire struc-
dition. Since 1894, 1t is stated, there have
been six fires in "Buzzard's Roost." 1t IL
stated that a few months ago the tenants
of the building were notified to vacate the
premises.
In recommending that steps be taken to
condemn the building. Chief Belt tells the
Commissioners that "Buzzards Roost' for
years has been known throughout the de-
partment as "fire-trap." Should a rapid
burning fire occur in the building" says
the chief Il would not think of ordering
any of my men to enter it. From the Diff
ferent kinds of business conducted in the
building serious CONFEDERATION Is liable
to occur at any time"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-09
Roosevelt Asked to Mediate.

Holders of bonds representing the exter-
nal debt of Colombia met in London yes
terday and adopted a resolution requesting
President Roosevelt to act as arbitrator
between Panama and the bondholders In
determining what portion OF the debt
should be paid by Panama. Panama seems
quite willing as soon as Colombia recog-
nizes her independence. to assume a share
of the debt based on the ratio between her
population and Colombia's. but this does
not satisfy the bondholders. They think
Panama. having received a large sum for
the canal concessions and having in pros
pect large annual payments when the canal
Is completed, ought to take over considera-
bly, more Of the debt than the amount her
offer contemplates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-09
Signs Of Long Life.
From the Chicago News.

From the Chicago News
The woman who desires long life must
have eyes round and wide, rather than long
and narrow. and if they are brown or hazel
life will be longer than If they be black or
violet.
The brow must be ample and slope back
slightly from an absolute perpendicular.
The head must be wide behind and over the
ears.
The brow must he wide and full and well
set and the chin square and firm.
The nose mus. be wide and full through
its whole length and have open, easy dilat-
ing nostrils. This indicates a good heart
and good lungs.
If the orifice of the is low. indicating
deeply seated brain. there is a better
chance of long life.
The woman who appears taller in pro-
portion when sitting down than when
standing has a good chance to live long.
If the body is long in proportion to the
limbs. the heart. lungs and digestive
gans are large
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-09
Bitter Labor Fight Ended.

In Chicago bitter fight of year and
a half between the E. A. Rysdon Company,
sheet metal contractors, and Sheet Metal
Workers Union No. 70 has been settled.
In the struggleNone killing and many as
saults were committed, public school build
ing repairs were tied UP by pathetic
strikes. and the Rysdon Company was fined
total of s3.oo0 by the Sheet Metal Con-
tractors Association and the union The
union began work in the shop of the con-
Germ today.
This was the most notable labor war in
the city's history, in which ONLY one
small union and a, single employer were
involved Courts have been resorted to
several times. and injunctions were OBJ
tanned by and against both factions.
The long war was the result of charges
by the union in May. 1903 shortly after
an agreement had been signed that too
many apprentices were being employed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-09
ON SLIPPERED FEET
10oTWEAR SHOWS EVERY CoIoR
M FABRICS AND TRIMMINGS.
Embroidery, Painting and spanglss
Furnish Dainty
Finish.

Tho beauty ana elaborateness displayed In
every accessory Of feminine attire this sea-
son give q wide field to the ingenuity OF
the builder Of fancy footwear, and he has
made the most of his opportunity. The soft
suede and satin Of the high-heeled, tapering
evening slippers are this year exquis,eely set
off by steel. pearl and gold beading and
hand-painting in innumerable and dainty
designs combined to match any evening
gown. For the adornment Of the plain
slipper all sorts and conditions Of bespan-
gled rosettes and beaded bows are shown.
The chosen slipper for the bride is Of
white satin with q pleated tulle rosette. In
the heart Of which lies a spray of orange
blossoms. However. any Of the white foot
wear shown this season Is suitable to peep
from beneath the wedding gown. If the
frock Is trimmed with pearl passementerie.
the slipper to match has q butterfly bow of
chiffon with body of pearls. II a touch
of gold is desired for the wedding slipper.
bow-knots done in the tiniest Of gold SPAN
giles run from the tip of the toe to the in
step.
Another exquisite white slipper shows a
feur-de-iis In natural colorings outlined
with gold bullion. very pale blue satin
beads, and still another in the same shade
of blue is embroidered In silver bullion.
Steel beading is extremely smart and Is
suede. forming a brilliant decoration for
the foot when thickly studded in leaf de-
sign from the toe in the middle of the instep
and on the six instep straps. Very dressy
also are the black suede slippers with flower
petals of dull jet and leaves and connecting
stems of bright jet.
The chic footwear for afternoon Is built Of
kid in delicate shades of lavender, blue,
pink, yellow and burnt orange, and is fin
ished with square, clerical bow of the
leather. In Oxford effects the leather Is
cut out. showing sunburst design or small
circular holes are embroidered in the same
tone of silk. thus giving a glimpse of the
dainty hose beneath. The large ribbon bows
are not in evidence this winter, but ties
have wide. daring tongues and are fastened
with fny square bows of the leather, either
plain or studded with steel beads.
Finally. to be correctly dressed woman's
shoes must match her gown. One famous
songstress has a pair Of shoes to go with
each new dress, piece of the goods being
sent from the tailor's to make the uppers Of
the walking boots and piece of satin from
the dressmaker's to build her evening slip
pers. A bit of contrast can be given to
house dress by the bronze or red slippers,
which look so fetching in the shop windows.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-09
Masonic Lodge Election.

William r. Singleton Lodge. F. A. A. M.
has elected officers as follows: Fred f.
Robey. worshipful master; Thomas M
Bowling, senior warden; Fred j. Heider
junior warden; Andrew Burga, secretary
(hfth term); Ell Riley, treasurer (fifth
term: delegates to Masonic board of re-
lief, Frank Gillian and Ohio M Burrows
delegate to St Johns Mite Association
Jacob J. Kramer; proxy for worshipful
master. Curtis NJ. Smith; proxy for senior
warden, Fred w. Parks; proxy for junior
warden, j. II. Robey.
Past Master Frank II. Thomas, grand
"tptain general of the Grand Commandery
III North America, entertained a large au-
fence for an hour with an address on the
our across the continent and through
,uthern California. taken by the knights
smplar of the District of Columbia in
gSust and September last.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-09
Convicted Of Murder.

The jury in the case of Charles Barton.
charged with the murder of Simon Tai
helm. returned a verdict of murder in the
first degree. the penalty for which is hang
ing, at Hagerstown. Nd, yesterday. The
jury was out an hour and half. Barton
has borne himself throughout the trial of
the case with supreme Indifference. The
testimony was almost entirely circumstan-
tial.
Barton did not testify. The defense in
troduced evidence to prove that the blood
spots on Barton's clothes and shoes were
caused by blood from Barton's bleeding
nose and cut finger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-09
OFFICIAL CHANGES.
Appointments in the Interior Depart
ment,

Appointments in the Interior Depart
ment.
The following official changes have been
made In the Department Of the Interior:
Office of the Secretary--Appointm o.
car Thompson of Wisconsin. copyist, 500:
Rule Letcher of Utah. Waterman, S72O.
Promotions: Charles R. Lombard Of Maine.
clerk. 81. 200 to 81. 400; Ezekiel J. Ayers OF
New Jersey. clerk $1,000 to 1920. Resig-
nations: John v. Stewart Of Tennessee,
clerk 400
General land transformations: Edgar
N. Yates OF New York. clerk, $140O to
81 600: William 8. Gustin of Colorado.
clerk. 81 300 to 81 400: Henry NJ. Marshall Of
Maryland clerk. $1,000 to 81. 200: William B.
Newman Of Alabama. Ralph P. Stanton of
Montana and Harry C. West of Minnesota,
copyists. 5000. to clerks, 81 600. Resigna-
ton: Mrs. May E. Lewis OF Illinois, clerk,
81 900.
Pension office-Appointments: Charles w.
Berry of Indian territory, Aaron B. Vail OF
Missouri. Fred. Heys Of South Dakota and
Charles F. Glass of West Virginia, copy
lists. $500: George H. G. Reyes. jr.. of New
Jersey. Alfred E. Hartman of California,
William T. Conboye of California, George
8. Boyland of West Virginia. Bennett Ham,
mond OF Pennsylvania and Miles E. Bailey
of Pennsylvania. messenger boys. $780, Re-
instatement: John F. Fitzpatrick of New
OTk. COpylSL. FTOmOtlOnS. AlOuZO
3. Chatf1eld. jr.. Of Illinois. clerk, 81 200 to
81 400: Franklin Canaday of Missouri. clerk.
81 900 to special examiner. 81 800: Miss Mary
F. Rainey Of the District of Columbia. VIM.
F. Waite Of Alabama and Charles F. Rid
dell of Washington. clerks. $1,000 to 81 200:
Thomas ]. Carpenter of Indiana Benjamin
T. Rollins of the District of Columbia,
Clarence c. Shaw of the District of Column
bia. Hugh M. Caldwell Of Tennessee. Guy
Holsopple of Pennsylvania and j. Speed
fr M
clerks. $1,000 designations: Edwin e..
Wiggenhorn OF Nebraska. special examiner,
81 200: Samuel G. Grodson of Illinois and
Barrett P. Patterson of Maryland. clerks
81 600: Miss Minnie L. Weston Of New Jer-
sey and Samuel P. s. Hutson OF Virginia,
ccpyists. $500.
Patent of1ce-Appointments: Miss Melva
A. Johnston Of Nebraska. laborer (classi-
fed. $780, Roy E. Corwin of Pennsylvania
Edgar ]. Sherman of Oregon and Thomas
]. North of Georgia. messenger boys. $3.50
Resignation: John D. Morgan of Ohio,
fourth assistant examiner. $500.
Office Of Indian affairs-Appontment:
Chester H. Bonney of Minnesota, copyist,
500.