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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-19

fourth year. This is said to be the first tlme
a nastor has been returned to this charge
to serve the fourth term since the pasIora'e
Of the late Rev. s. b. Wallace, M. ~. n
large and enthusiastic audlence was prs
emit The lecture room was taste1uiiy oeco-
rated with palms, bunting and American
flags An appropriate selecton Oh ihusic
was rendered by the choir OF the church
Mr. Charles H. T. Over, secretary or the
steward board, acted as master Oh ceIe-
monies. The invocation was pronounced py
Rev J. E. Garrett pastor or Hliisoaie sla-
ton. -,
services of the pastor during his three years
service and conveying words OF warm Wei
come were read from four departments OF
the church. Mr.. Abram Hayson read the
naner from the Sunday school, Rev, Will
lam H. Severson represented the steward
board Miss E. L. Wayne represented the
board of stewardesses and Mr. J. +. n.
Wilkinson ST., brought greetings from the
trustees The following ministers were pres
emit and made brief addresses: Rev. F. p.
Lewis, B. D., pastor of st. Paurs A. M. E.
Church; Rev. w. I. Harris, pastor of Ebe-
nezer M. E. Church; Rev. DR.. s. l.. Cor
rothers pastor of Galbraith A. NJ. Z. Zion
Church: Rev. DIR. P. A. Wallace, pastor of
Wesley Metropolitan A. M. e. Zion Church.
and Rev. G. 7. Long, pastor OF Lane chapel
A. M. E. Church.
Rev. w. A. Lindsey, Phi. D., pastor of
Miles Memorial Church. read an original
poem dedicated to the pastor and congrega-
ton, which was very pleasantly received by
the audience. Rev. n. c. Cleayes made
short speech in response to what had been
said by other speakers.
Refreshments were served by the ladies of
the stewardess board, assisted by the stew
ardesses of Wesley Metropolitan A. NJ. E.
Zion Church and st. Paul's A. NJ. E.
Church. The hour following the supper was
spent in exchanging Fluctuations with the
pastor and friends of the church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-19
Hvattsville and Vicinity.
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star

Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
EVANSVILLE. December 10, 1904.
Miss Olyve A. Gibbons of Northkeys has
returned after pleasant stay OF two
weeks with friends in Baltimore.
Frank Medley colored. a tenant on the
farm of Mrs. Laura Hunt, met with a Pc
culiar accident Saturday. While unyoking
a team Of oxen one of the animals tread
on his foot, breaking his ankle.
A brass band has been organized among
the young men residents of Seat Pleasant,
this county. The members are: George
B. Orion, leader; George H. Hunt, clari-
net; Fred Mussante, Petro Baccigaluppi,
Edgar Brown, Arthur Kaldenbach and
Harry Doolan,- cornet; Mendel Behrend,
alto; NJ M. Lorentz, alto; George Cox. alto
trombone; Albert Brown, tenor trombone !;
John w. Kaldenbach, tenor; b. E. Behrend,
baritone; Clifford Richardson, baritone; l..
F. Lite, baritone; j. r. Hickman. bass:
and cymbal. Mr.. ]. E. Patton is pres
ident and Mendel Behrend secretary and
treasurer of the new organization.
The seventh annual meeting of the Mary
land State Horticultural Society will be
held at the Maryland Agricultural College
Wednesday and Thursday, December % and
Co. Capt. r. w. Sylvester, president of the
college. will make an address Of welcome;
Gov. Edwin Warfield will make an address
and Mr.. James Wilson, Secretary of Agri
culture will speak.
The meeting of the State Corn Breeders
Association will also be held at the Agri-
cultural College Wednesday morning, De-
cember %. The state grange will meet on
the evening of December 90
The Evansville Farmers Club met at
"Bealmont," the nome Of Mr.. and Mrs
s. w. Beall, near Beltsville. Saturday even
ing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-19
Defective Couplings Cause Death.
MR.. WELLER's ADDRESS.
Talks to Congregation at Howard
University Vesper Service,

The vesper service at Howard Univer-
sity Sunday afternoon, included an address
by Secretary Charles F. Weller of the AS
ISOLATED Charities, who spoke on Sources
OF Strength Which Students Overlook"
He reviewed the history of the college set
Elements or social settlements since the time
when the movement was inaugurated
through the efforts Of Arnold Toynbee and
Edward Dennison about twenty-five years
ago. He described the work of typical
settlements in New York Chicago and
Washington. and told how the various col
leges and universities of the country had
been especially identified with specific settle
ments like, the Chicago University Settle
ment and the Northwestern University Set
tlement In Chicago and the university
settlement in New York city, of which
Seth Low was president, while he was head
Of the Columbia University.
Mr.. Weller recommended the students and
faculty of Howard University to take an
especially active interest in the colored
social settlement at 11S M street southwest.
He explained how the students might gain
a practical familiarity with life among the
needy by serving as savings collectors,
friendly visitors, and the conductors of
boys and girls clubs in the rooms at
118 M street Mr.. Weller described the
work which the resident. Mrs. Sarah Col
Inns Fernandis. is doing and praised es-
pecialy the day nursery which she has es-
tabltshed to care for the neglected children
Of women who have to go out all day to
service or to do washing to support their
families.
DR.. John Gordon. president of Howard
University. declared at the close of Mr..
Weller's address that this was exactly the
information he desired to have his students
hear. He announced that he would follow
up the matter at the prayer meeting on
Tuesday by having Mrs. Fernandis talk to
the students and endeavor to secure their
personal and financial help for the little
settlement in "Bloodfeld."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-19
Banquet to Foot Ball Team.

The members of the Rhode Island Avenue
Methodist CHURCH foot ball team were ten
dered banquet at Freund's Friday night
by Mr.. Van F'oulkes its center" The en-
tertainment proved great success. a fit
ting termination OF a successful foot ball
season wherein the Rhode Island Meth
odists won the championship of the District
in their class, 12o to $50 pounds.
The table, In the form of the letter '.H,"
was decorated with American beauty roses
and shaded red candelabra. Mr.. Finley
presided as toastmaster and several
speeches appropriaass to the occasion were
delivered by members OF the team. Among
Messrs. Van w. Foulke. Bradley. Cooke.
Witten. Finley, Johnson, Henly. Palmer
Herring, Crane Williams, Saxton. ROSS.
Wheeler, LIE Mat ana Drs. Hunt and Powell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-19
Plea for Mercy Ignored.

Irving Green pleaded ignorance of the cir
cumstances attending the alleged offense
when arraigned In Judge SCOTS court this
morning on charge of concealed weapons
''Green was drunk Saturday night" said
a policeman. land when / arrested him he
had a razor In his pocket. asked him why
he had the razor. and he said he did not
know how 1t got there"
"Have you anything to say?" the court
asked.
only that / want the mercy of the
court" was his response.
Fifty dollars or ninety days. was what
the court said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-19
Made General Superintendent.

Mr.. Chas. H. Boynton has been appointed
general superintendent of the Associated
Press, and will exercise general jurisdiction
over the news service. subject to the Or
ders Of the general manager and the as
sistant general manager.
Mr.. Boynton is well known in this city,
where some of his earliest newspaper work
was DONE He has had charge of the Asso-
ciated Press in Paris, and has for some
years had charge of the New York office.
His promotion is regarded by all who know
his work as just reward OF intelligent and
energetic effort.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-19
MADE A NEW RECORD,
Over $4,000 Received From Recent
Dead Letter Sale.

The gross proceeds of the annual sale
of merchandise articles by the dead letter
office, which was concluded Saturday
evening last, was ss,360.35 This was the
largest amount ever realized from a sale
of this character.
After deducting the necessary expenses
the remainder will be turned into the
treasury to the credit of the miscellaneous
fund of the department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-19
Holds Annual Election.

Star of the East Lodge, No. Is. l.. s. Of
A., held its annual election Friday evening.
when the following officers were chosen for
the ensuing year: Miss Lottie Steele, presi-
dent; Mrs. J. Hilton, vice president Miss
Annie Cross (re-electedD, recording secre-
tary; Mrs. M. A. Petit (re-elected), f1nan-
cial secretary: Mrs. ]. Matthew (re-elected),
treasurer; Mrs. ]. Higdon marshal; Mrs. I.
Rawlings, chancellor: Miss NJ Roby, war;
den; Mrs. J. Higdon, sentinel; Mr.. c. T.
Cross. Mrs. J. Higdon and Miss NJ Roby.
board OF trustees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-19
INCREASEIN DIVIDENDS
PROFITS OF TIE RAILWAYS DUR
ING TILE YEAR.
Greater Number OF Passengers and EN-
ployes Killed and In
IL jured.


Interesting statistics of the railroads Of
the United States are embodied in the eigh-
teenth annuairrreliminary report of the in
terstate commerce commission. It shows
that for the year ending June 80, 1904. there
were returns for roads representing 209.O02
miles OF line, or about 80 per cent of the
mileage that will be covered by the final re-
port The following statement gives the
principal items in this preliminary report:
On the mileage stated the gross earnings
of the railways were 81 ,966 633, S21. The
gross earnings for the previous year. on
205313 miles, were 81 SOC, S46,907. as shown
IN the final report for that year. For 1904
passenger earnings amounted to $539. 49,
374, freight earnings to $1,377,6S 1916. and
miscellaneous earnings to $49,52o,471.
According to the preliminary report the
operating companies included in 1t declared
dividends during the year amounting to
1854, 4JO. 446. 1t appears also that the divi-
dends declared by essentially the same
roads during the year 1903 were $160, S56, 3O7,
thus showing an increase of $23, 594, 139 in
dividends for 1904
Work Of the Commission.
The report shows 4S7 complaints filed dur
ing the year. including formal and informal
proceedings and Investigations instituted by
the commission. The number of formal
proceedings before the COEHllSSlOu
was sixty-two. involving the rates and prac-
tees Of 3O2 carriers
Besides disposing of a large number of
complaints, the commission has rendered
during the year twenty-Seven decisions in
reports and opinions upon contested cases
or Investigations made by the commission
on it's own motion.
Passengers Killed and Injured.
There were 43, 266 employees injured and
1857 killed in 1904, as compared with SO, Ill
injured and 2,518 killed in 1902. The fig
ures for 1903 are intermediate between
those for 1902 and 1904 In 1904 there were
S,OI7 passengers injured and 400 killed; in
1902, 6.OS9 injured and 1903 killed; in 1908
there were 1913 injured and 321 killed The
increase in the number of deaths of pas
sengerS in train accidents in 1904 COM
pared with 1903 Is 641a per cent.
Defective Couplings Cause Death.
The number of trainmen killed in cou-
ping accidents during the year was 27s,
and the number injured was 3,441. A large
proportion of these deaths and injuries
were due to defective equipment, COMPEL
ing the men to go between the cars to cou-
pie and uncouple, and might have been
avoided had proper attention been given to
the maintenance of safety appliances
Two prominent roads entering st. Louis
nave issued notice that they will refuse to
receive cars from other roads unless the
coupling appliances are in good condition.
This action has produced most excellent
results and should be extended to other
parts Of the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-19

Judge q. M. Payne of Chickasha. United
States commissioner. has been acquitted in
the federal court az Lawton. Okla. of the
charge OF drunkenness and permitting the
sale Of liquor in the Indian territory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-19
Reception to Pastor.

The officers, members and friends Of Israel
A. M. e. Church rendered their pastor. Rev.
N. Caldwell Cieaves a reception Friday
evening in honor Of his geturn for the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-19

Evidence has been discovered tending to
show that the reservoir disaster by which
nine people lost their lives at Winston-Sa-
lem, N. c., on November was caused by
dynamite, used by parties unknown
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-19
Second Floor.
See Special Tables.

DC SOC and 800 for choice of
@oSs an army of dolls; multitudes
of children's books; miles of Silks,
Dress Goods. Laces. Trimmings. Lin
fngs. Veilings, Bedwear, Table Linen.
and Housekeeping Goods of all kinds.
Waist or Dress Patterns, suitably
boxed, with Christmas card, free of
extra charge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-19
Don't Forget.
See Special Tables.

The basement and upstairs
floors have more attractions
than has the first floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-19
Third Floor.
See Special Tables.

Dr. SOC and $1.00 for Waists, XII
6SSs monas, Sacques, Wrappers,
Aprons, Corsets. Warm Undergar-
ments and Infants Garments of all
kinds
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-19
First Floor.
See Special Tables.

OEc SOC and 81 for reliable Gloves,
6SS' Handkerchiefs, Muffiers, UNI
brellas. Jewelry. Silverware, Books.
Stationery. Hosiery, Underwear, Art
Wares, Fancy Neediework. Burned
Goods. Bric-a-brac, Hand Bags,
Pocket Books. Card Cases and
thousands of fancy articles suitable
for presents. See the tables full of
these goods.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-19
COUPON.

This Palais Royal Coupon
and fifteen cents Q5c) entities
bearer to Child's Silver Plated
Knife, Fork and Spoon. set
in box. Good only for Tues
day. December 20, 1904, from 8
to II m. and 8 to 9 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-19
NeedaeWOrk.

CD zg to $50 each for Hand-em-
>pS' 1O broidered Centerpieces; 81
to $40 each for exquisitely embroider-
ed Pillows; $2.9S to $5.9S for Pillow
Slips of leather and burlap; CSC to
So 80 for Pincushions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-19

Coupon.
This z a ] a .
r o y al coupon
and 39c entities
bearer TO any
soc dressed doll.
Good only for
tonight and to-
morrow morn
Ing. Dec. 10 and
20.
Second Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-19
Burnt Leather.

Or to So for very beautiful and
AOS artistic Note Books, Engage
ment Books, Blotter Cases. Shaving
Cases. Music Rolls, Card Cases, Pen
Wipers. Writing Desks, etc. In Art
Department, near G st. door.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-19
Fourth Floor.
See Special Tables.

Or SOC and 81 for Framed Pic
&SSs lures, Table Covers. Has
socks, Curtains, Folding Screens.
Sofa Pillows. and fancy articles that
will help brighten the home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-19

chas. R. Edmonston. Open Evenings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-19

See Special Tables.
Or JUc and $l.O0 for choice of all
SO~s kinds of Chinaware, Glass
ware, Bric-a-brac. Lamps. Clocks.
Baskets Cutlery, Enamel Ware.
Brass Ware. and Housefurnishings
OF all kinds. Thousands of articles
are also here under the heading of
Fancy Goods" and specially adapt
ed for Christmas presents.
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Reduced Prices.
Christmas Presents ait Csc, soc and ST


experience paying asking
pesen
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-20
Parade and Speech at Wilmington.

Especial to News and Observer.}
Wilmington, N. c., Jan. 19.-The OBJ
servance Of General Robert E. Lees
birthday here today was much along the
line Of former celebrations OF the great
Southerner's natal day and was therefore
highly appropriate and impressive. In
the afternoon Veterans, Sons of Veterans
members OF the local military and citi
zens paraded the principal streets to the
Academy Of Music, where fitting exercises
were held. The annual address was by
Maj H. A. London the versatile editor
of the Pittshoro Record. After the exer
cises the veterans and all others who took
part in the procession were guests of the
Daughters of the Confederacy at an ele-
CANT luncheon served in the City Hall
building. The banks and many places of
business were closed for either part
or all Of the day. The celebrate was
under the auspices Of the Daughters of
the Confederacy.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-20
SAT DOWN ON PURE FOOD.
Literally, His Heels Flying From Un-
DER Him. His Legs Tanning the Air.
(By the Associated Press J

Washington, Jan. 19.-rhere was a
Pure Food catastrophe in the members
lobby of the House today. Representa-
tive Mann, OF Illinois, who had charge OF
the Hepburn Pure Food Bill on the floor
of the House today, fortified himself
with numerous samples of pure and adul-
terated connections, bottled and canned,
which he arranged on his desk as ocular
evidence TO members for the necessity OF
pure food legislation. in bringing these
samples into the House he dropped Z bot
tie of olive oil on the marble floor Of
the lobby. Immediately General Bing-
ham, of Pennsylvania, the father OF
the House," came along the corridor,
and slipped on the spot where the oil
had spread over the floor. I.-s feet went
out from under him and he fell heavily
The General was helped to his committee
room where it was found he was not in
jured In the meantime, Chairman Coop
er, cf the insular committee, onueavored
to navigate the oiled marble with IKE
result. Mr.. Cooper was lamed from his
fall. BY that time officers of the House
roped off the dangerous spot until the
OIL was wiped up
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-20
Celebration at Windsor.
(SDeciaI to News and Observer.

Especial to News and Observer
Windsor, N. c., Jan. 19.--The Frank w.
Bird Chapter Daughters Of the Confed-
eracy, celebrated General Lees birthday
IN this place today. A brilliant Grafton
was delivered by General NJ w Ransom.
General Ransom was the guest of Judge
Winston during his stay in our town.
The crosses of honor were distributed by
Captain d. r. Outlaw. An elaborate pro-
gramme of music was in charge of Mrs
Francis d. Winston Miss Elizabeth Out
law, president of the chapter, presided
over the meeting and presented General
Ransom to the audience in a splendid in
PRODUCTION. DR.. Geo. P Winston pre-
sented General Ransom with beautiful
flowers from the ladies present.
Our new theatre, the Bertha. was beau
tlfully decorated with Confederate flags
and bunting and a splendid portrait of
General Lee was on the stage The Con-
federate monument was also decorated,
A very large audience was present and
the address of our great soldier, states
man and citizen reused great enthusiasm
1t was in every respect a perfect celebra-
ton of the birthday of the perfect citizen
and soldier.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-20
TO THE MEMORY
Of MATCHLESSLEE
His Birthday Honored
Throughout South.
DIXIE Is ALL AGL0W
Burning Hearts Attune Tongues to
Soul-ThriIIing EIoquence and
War Songs That Once Kept
Time to March OF Hosts
Ring Out Again.
(speial to News and ObserverO

(Speial to News and Observer)
Asheville, n. c., Jan. 19.-The auditor
ium OF the court house was crowded to
It's utmost capacity this morning in cele
bration of the anniversary of the birthday
of Gen. Robert E. Lee and Gen. stone
wall jackson. The exercises were un-
der the auspices of the local chapter O.
d. C. and the Zeb Vance camp United
Confederate Veterans The daughters
were given seats inside the bar railing,
and nearly the entire chapter was pres
ent. On the rostrum were seated Rev.
w. t. Capers, rector of Trinity Episco-
pal Church. and Hon. w. A. Self, of Ca
tawba county, the speaker Of the Occa-
sion. Behind the speaker floated "Old
Glory while on the right and left were
hung portraits of Generals Lee and Jack
son, with the STARS and Bars of the
lost cause. The address of Mr.. Self was
a superb effort. The speaker was often
interrupted by the applause of the vast
audience. AT the conclusion of the
speaking Crosses of Honor" were pre-
sented to the veterans by the Daughters
OF the Contederacy.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-20
The Pure Food Bill.
(By the Associated Press.)


Washington, JAM 19.-The House spent
the day considering the Hepburn Pure
Food Bill. 1t was not completed when
the House was ready to adjourn and on
motion of Mr.. Hepburn recess was taken
until 1855 tomorrow. This will retain
the bill before the House without inter-
ruptiOn for consideration tomorrow.
Just before the recess an amendment
coming from the Democratic side was
adopted inserting the word "wilfully"
relative to the sale of prohibited adul-
terated goods by retailers. which would
make it incumbent upon the government
to prove knowledge on the part of retail
ers that the sale of such goods was con-
trary to law. The principal speeches of
the day were made by Messrs. Hepburn
and Mann in favor of the bill and Adam
son, Bartlett and Clark in opposition
Mr.. Adamson elaborated the views he
expressed in a minority report. He said
such legislation was unnecessary as local
communities had ample power to correct
evils.
Mr.. Clark believed the present bill should
be modified, especially the sections per-
tanning to the acquisition of samples, which
he said, required a man to furnish evil
dence against himself, which was uncon-
StitutiOual
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-20
Democrats to Ask En-
barrassing Questions.
PANAMA In SENATE
QuarIes, Spooner and Patterson Dis
cuss the Question. In the House
the Day is Spent in Discuss
ing the Hepburn Pure
Food Bill.
Food Bill.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, Jan. ia conference OF
the Democratic Senators to discuss the
Panama situation was held yesterday at
the committee room of Senator German
More than two hours were consumed IN
consideration of the various plans sug-
gested of getting full information con-
eerning the alleged participation by
United States officials in the revolution
on the isthmus. Nearly every Senator
spoke, and it was the unanimous opin-
ion that the Republican Senators are in
possession of facts which have been with
held from the Democrats.
Despite this feeling it was agreed that
there is no. way the canal treaty can be
defeated in the Senate. 1t was admitted
that number of Democrats must vote for
ratification of the convention as their
geographical position and the consequent
commercial conditions demand it. The ac-
tion of the Republican members of the
Senate Foreign Relations Committee IN
adopting the Lodge Resolution to report
the treaty without delay was commented
on and several Democrats. notably Sen
ators Morgan, Daniel, Bailey and Pettus,
predicted that if goaded by Republican
precipitancy, the Democrats might yet
become a unit in voting for rejection of
the convention. Other Senators agreed
that this impossible and after the
meeting admitted that it is palmer than
ever that the treaty will be ratified.
Just before the close of the conference
a motion was adopted authorizing Sena-
tor German to appoint committee of
three, in addition to Mr. German, of
which he is to bechairman, to draft
composite resolution of inquiry, which
will have the unanimous support of the
Democrats. This committee was instruct
ed to report tomorrow. The resolutions
introduced in the Senate by Messrs. Nor
gan, German, Carmack and others call
ing for information eslcerning the Pan
anna revolution and the formation of the
Republic of Panama, will be issued in
drafting the resolution which it is said
will be adopted at tomorrow's conference
The committee as announced by Mr..
German is composed OF Senators Car
mack, Cockrell and Culberson.