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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-21
METHoDIsTs IN CONFERENCE.
Appointments Made at the Annual
Session in Baltimore Today.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
BALTIMORE, Md, March 21-The
Washington annual conference of the Meth
odist Episcopal Church, which has been
in session in this city since last Wednes-
day morning. closed it's sessions here to-
day, when Bishop C. Fl. Fowler announced
the appointments for the year.
During the morning resolutions were
adopted placing the conference on record
as opposed to mob law and lynchng An
amendment to the resolutions, which were
reported by the committee on the state
of the church and country, against the
Acknowledgement act of the Maryland leg
islature were also adopted.
The following appointments were made:
Lawtonsville, L. A. Carter: Metropolitan.
L. S. Nash; Mt. Airy, B. B. Martini Rock
vile; A. B. Dorsey; Sandy Springs, r. P.
Lawson: Washington, Asbury NJ W.
Claire; Benning, B. F. Myers; Ebenezer, w.
4. Harris; Mt Zion, 3. T. Perkins: Nash. s
Memorial, c. c. Brown; Tanneytown,
Joshua Barnes; Woodville. A. HI. Thigh
man; j. w. E. Bowen, professor in CAM
mon Seminary, Atlanta. Ga, member of
Asbury quarterly conference.
Annapolis district-Rev. W. H. Gaines,
presiding elder; Annapolis Nd, N. d. Car
roll: Baltimore Centennial, Alexander Den
mis-; Baltimore Eastern Chapel, C.'G. Keys;
John Wesley, s. H. Brown; st. Paul, S. X.
Hughes; John Wesley and st. Marks l.. j..
Valentine.
Alexandria distrIct-D. w. Hayes, presid-
ing elder; Alexandria, Va, c. s. Cum
mngs: Bedford City. w. s. Jackson; Bed
ford Springs, Va, E. d. Venture; Lees
burg. Va. ]. w. Galloway; Lexington, Va,
w. z. Thompson; Lynchburg Va, w. A
c. Hughes; Richmond. Va, Asbury. L. r.
Thomas; Leigh Street. G. D. Pnckney;
Roanoke Z. 8. Williams: Salem, j. X.
Davis; Woodlawn, E. Hammond.
Baltimore district-E. W. s. Peck, presid-
ing elder; Baltimore, Amos Memorial. H.
A. Carroll; Asbury. NJ. J. Naylor; Metro
politan, J. A. Holmes: Mount Zion, j. c.
Love; Sharp Street Memorial. /. l.. Thomas:
Frederick City T. o. Carroll; Hagerstown.
]. L. Brown; Harrisburg, Pa, j. w. jack
son.
Cumberland district-L. w. Briggs, pre-
siding elder: Cumberland, ID. M. Shaw;
Frostburg. Virgil Carter; Parkersburg, G.
W. w Jenkins; Pittsburg, Pa. s. A. Virgil;
Wheeling w. p. Ryder.
Staunton district. w. Waters. presid-
ing elder; Charlestown, w. Va, Washing
ton Murray; Martinsburg w. Va, E. p.
Moon: Staunton. Va, c. J. Withrow; Win
chester, Va, C. E. Hodges.
Washington district-Alfred Young. pre-
siding elder Bowie, I. III. Brooks; Boyd's,
Nathan Ross; Charlotte Hall. Daniel Aquilia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-21
HOPE OF RECOVER Y
PROF. GoNARD,s CONDITION BE-
LIEvED TO BE ENCOURAGING.
In Emergency Hospital, Unconscious
From Effects of Fracture
of His Skull.

Prof. Alphonse Gonard is at the Emer-
geney Hospital in critical condition, as a
result of being thrown from his horse near
the intersection of 10th and Grant streets
northwest about 1 o'clock yesterday after
noon, although he is reported late this after
noon as slightly improved. A Star reporter
Was told that, though still unconscious.
Prof. Gonard will probably recover. A close
examination has revealed that no internal
injuries were sustained, a fact which could
not be definitely determined by his ply
sicians until this morning.
Prof Gonard had just returned from
fifteen-mile cross-country ride when the ac-
cident occurred. He is a member of
group of equestrians styling themselves
THE Indians and yesterday, with large
party of friends, he went for a gallop
through the woods surrounding Rock creek.
The entire ride proved to be uneventful
until the return trip had been almost COM
pleted. He had reached 10th and Grant
streets northwest and was making his way
over vacant lot west of 18th street and
south of Park street Prof. Gonard was
alone at this time the other members of
the party, including Mr.. Edward Droop and
Mr.. David Moore, being some distance
ahead of him. He had been going at
pretty rapid gait across the lot, which in
season is used for steeple chase contests
among members of the Country Club. The
made a terrific plunge from the soft earth
to the brick pavement below, going down
with such force that his feet slipped, and
he went down, carrying his rider with him.
Falls on His Head.
Prof. Gonard was thrown over the ami
mails shoulders and landed on his head,
sustaining a fracture of the skull, which
rendered him unconscious. His face was
also badly cut and one of his shoulders
dislocated.
Some time elapsed before assistance
reached him. He was carried to the near
est house, and DIR. Fl. T. Harding of 2750
14.h street northwest was called in. An
examination disclosed that the patient was
in very serious condition. Aside from
the fracture and dislOcated shoulder it was
believed by his physician that he had sus-
tanned internal injuries of a dangerous
nature. Mr.. Droop, one of the party, had
returned to his home, and noticing that
the others had not followed, started a
stable boy back over the route to make
Inquiries, and he returned later with the
news of the accident.
The Emergency Hospital was notified at
once and Prof. Gcnard was taken there as
quickly as possible for treatment He was
unconscious and little hope for his recovery
was at that time entertained.
Prof. Gonard is principal of the Berlitz
School of Languages in this city and is a
prominent figure in educational circles He
is about flfty-siX years of age and since
living here has resided at 10 Q street north
east.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-21
ANNAPOLIS NOTES.
Engagement Of Miss Wise to Second
Lieut.. Fay.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
ANNAPOLIS. Nd, March 21.-Miss
Smith, daughter of Rear Admiral Smith of
Washington. D. c., is being entertained by
Miss Grace Miller. daughter of the Rev.
DIR. George A. Miller pastor of the First
NJ. Il. Church of this city, Both young la
dies attended the Naval Academy hop Sat
urday night
Tne marines played team from the crew
or the dispatch boat Dolphin Saturday af-
ternoon. The score was 8 to in favor
of the marines
The engagement of Miss Virginia Wise,
daughter of Rear Admiral William c. Wise
formerly commandment of the Norfolk navy
yard and Second Lieutenant William G.
Fay of the marine corps has been an
ncunced. Lieutenant Fay is the son of the
late Prof. Fay of the Naval Academy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-21
LOOKING FOR A GHOST.
Credulous Russian Populace Believe
Napoleon is Their Genius.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
NEW YORK. March 21-A special from
St Petersburg says that report has gain
ed widespread credence among Russian
peasants that Napoleons ghost Is waiting
on banks of river Amur to lead Russian
troops to victory.
Report has fired enthusiasm of creduIous
populace and has started belief that Ma
poleon is Russias good genius Peasants
opened shrines to him and are confident
war will be brought to glorious close,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-21
Cossacks for st. Louis Fair.

ST. LOUIS. March 2l.-Capt. Alexis Gre
gorian of the Caucasus. Russia is here
comforting with the worlds fair officials
regarding the exhibition of troupe of Co.'S
sacks during the exposition. He has the
permission of the Russian government to
bring the men to the United States In
discussing the RussiaIi-Japanese war he
said: Russia has a greater foe within the
country than the Japanese. If she defeats
the Japanese Russia Still will be the loser
as war costs money and the iabor.ng and
student classes are dissatisfied and will not
stand taxation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-21
Refuses to Testify Against Suspect.

ST. LOUIo, March 21.-George Collins,
who is sentenced to be hanged at Union.
Mo-. next Saturday for the murder of De-
tective Schumacher. was taken to Union
today. Collins will be summoned as wit
ness for the state III the murder trial of
William Rudolph. who was captured il
Hartford. Conn, and who is charged with
participating in the murder of Schumacher.
Collins says he Will not testify against Ru-
dolph as Rudolph refused to give incrimi-
mating testimony against him. Last night
Collins asked that services be conducted
in his cell, and he professed religion during
the services.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-21
BIGGEST AUTOMOBILE IN THE WORLD.

Louis d. Shoenberg, and when his ac-
auaintances saw him they said, so Sho-
enberg has another toy"
1t is rather big toy, in fact, the big
gest toy that has ever been classed under
the head of automobiles, for it is twenty
five feet long, with other dimensions in
proportion, so that it is amply large to
accommodate big party of Mr.. Shoen-
berg's friends when he wishes to take
them out on one of the long trips which
he is so fond of organizing.
His Pet Hobby
Nearly all the wealthy automoblists in
this country and in Paris who are ac-
quainted with Mr.. Shoenberg know that
his pet hobby is autos of the very latest
and most improved make. and that he has
passion for taking a number of his
friends-who are also auto enthusiasts
long trips to all sorts OF out-Of-the-
way and unusual places.
Last summer he mourned the fact that
these land cruises could not be arranged
more comfortably, and after returning
from his last visit to Paris, whittier he
went in q fruitleSS search for a sort of
auto-propelled mansion for entertaining
Il house party he told every one that he
would surprise them before another year
had passed.
All during the past winter he was deep
in consultation with the manager of one
of the biggest automobile manufacturing
concerns in the west, and no one was 'let
into the secret until a few days ago,
when he made his appearance on the
streets of Cleveland as the chauffeur of his
automobile flat"
Complete in Every Detail.
1t includes parlor. dining room, kitch-
en-, sleeping apartments and all the COM
forts of home for a party of summer
tourists numbering twenty eight, and for
all these attributes it cost its owner only
$4,000. 1t is propelled by gasoline en-
CINE of sos horsepower and is capable of
running at the rate of from go to $50
miles an hour.
No wonder that Mr.. Shoenberg is proud
of his toy and feels that he has really ac-
complished something.
The huge machine is in three parasitic
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-21
ITO CRUISE ON LAND
This Automobile is the Largest
in the World.
fGREAT HORSE POWER
REALLY A WELL EQUIPPED
HOUSE ON WHEELS.
Comprises All the Comforts of Home
With the Pleasures of
Travelling.

Written Tor The Evening Star.
The latest sensation in automobiles be-
longs to Cleveland. Ohio. and the owner
of the sensation is a Cleveland man.
Even Paris cannot beat the huge auto
propelled vehicle which a few days ago
made its appearance on the highroads
frequented by the autoing set" and GER
tainly nothing like it had ever been seen
in Cleveland, for people stopped in open
mouthed wonder as it whirled past them.
making no more noise and running no
more heavily than the rest of the ma
chimes that tore by on pleasure bent.
In it was seated in the chaffeurs place
the welI-wnown millionaire of that city,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-21
THE ADVENT OF SPRING
OFFICIAL DIVIDING LINE Is
PASSED TODAY.
Weather Conditions About as Expected
and the Bureaus Forecast
Not Encouraging.

Spring has come, That is. IL the almanac
chronicler be accepted as authority, for ac-
cording to his calculations the sun crossed
the line yesterday, and today he entered
upon the vernal solstice Therefore for
the next ten days there may be some equi-
noctial weather along tine customary tur-
bulent lines
1t goes without saying that very many
will devoutly wish that the weather which
characterized last April will not be dupIi-
Gated this year. 1t was more wintry and
turbulent in character than is the balmy
spring weather usually experienced.
The crows who make their annual vista
ton to the spire of Ascension Church. on
Massa chusetts avenue, were cawing Justify
early this morning. They have for years
been the harbingers of spriugtime, and
their annual advent has become a source
OF much interest to the residents of that
section.
Old Sol rose at a M TODAY and will SET
at pm.
Chief Moore of the weather bureau offers
no apologies for the variety of weather
with which he has chosen to inaugurate the
spring OF 1904: In his opinion it would not
have been polite to have ushered in the
poetic season with sunshine and clear skies
for the reason that the local residents
would be Inclined to look upon such a
pleasing condition of the elements as a
criterion for an entire summer and there
by expect fair weather. with stiff, refresh
ing northerly winds until the trees in the
parks take on an autumn tinge. And so
the weather was disagreeable today-to pre-
pare the people for the storms to come.
Counterpart of Past Seasons.
The weather OF today is in keeping with
the opening of spring of previous years
/. will be recalled that the advent last year
was marked by very blustery period
The Intermittent downfall of rain to-
day is due. it Is said. to the easterIy winds
from the ocean. The source of all bad
weather In the eastern states. The storm
area extends from Canada to the gull
sts ties and Fom the Mississippi river to the
Atlantic coast. In that area practically the
same weather prevails as in this city. and
there will be no let up until the wind shifts
change is predicted by the weather tG-
reau, however for tomorrow evening. Al
Tie ugh the officials would not Officially con-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-21

touring body, the Pullman section and,
third, the body fitted for racing. 1t mas
tires nine inches in diameter. and so heavy
and thick that even over the toughest roads
the riding is smooth and comfortable
In comparison with the ordinary machines
the touring and racing bodies are huge IN
deed each section of the mammoth new
cars appearing of enormous size peside
those of other automobiles.
The Pullman section, consisting of living
compartments, kitchen, dining room. buffet
drawing and sleeping rooms. is thing of
beauty and a joy forever to the most fas-
tidious of auto enthusiasts.
Elaborate Interior.
The interior is of mahogany upholstered
in leather. and elaborate as money and
expert decorators could make it. Nothing
is wanting that could contribute to the
comfort and ease of Mr.. Shoenberg and his
friends during long journey. 1t is a sort
of land-going yacht. which provides for
just the kind of cruise that Mr.. Shoenberg
has SO long desired to take
A seven horsepower dynamo supplies the
electricity for heat and light. and each
sleeping apartment is fitted up completely
with these two important adjuncts.
So well have these apartments been ar
ranged that though only ten persons were
counted upon as occupying them at one
time, there Is ample room for the accom-
mediation of twenty-five, or at pinch,
twenty-eight, and each person has a sep
arate section.
The kitchen, used only temporarily as
such, would delight the heart of every
housewife. SO complete is it in every detail
and wonderfully compact. Electricity
provides heat for cooking, and the stove
may be folded and hidden away in the
smallest corner when ii is not being used
Everything is on the folding-bed scale, the
tables. when cleared, being made to col
lapse into almost space at all, and a
lever, when pressed. disclosing an unex-
pected amount of much-needed cupboard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-21

room. When not in use for culinary pur-
poses the kitchen is fitted as buffet.
The Initial Trip.
With all this elaborate travelling vehicle.
it is not surprising that Mr. Shoenberg is
anxious to try the ''mettle" of his steed,
and he decided not to wait for spring or
summer to take it on its initial trip. He
has made arrangements to take party of
friends from Cleveland to Philadelphia,
and as soon as his plans are completed
they will start. By that time the frost
partly out of the roads will have formed
deep, and, to the ordinary auto. impassab BILE
boys and mudholes. Mr.. Shoenberg is con-
ndent, however, that he will be very slight
ly II at all, inconvenienced.
From Philadelphia and New York he will
start on the first real tour-his summer
cruise. he calls it-going through to ST.
Louis for the exposition for of course bA
wishes foreign as well as American visitors
to the fair to see the great triumph which
an American auto manufacturer has won
over those in Europe.
To Go Abroad.
Nearly the whole summer he and his
friends will spend touring the country. and
when Mr.. ShOenberg has seen enough of
the United States from the auto car win
dows he is going to take his ''toy" to
Europe ito make Europeans green with
envy he told his friends
Il have planned three months tour
through the continental countries" said
Mr.. Shoenberg, when speaking about his
car. Tor the purpose of permitting people
over there to see really good American
car. They have an idea that the French
and Germans are the only people that know
all or anything about automobile construc-
tion, and want to disillusion them on that
point
Although speed of only one hundred
and nine miles hour is warranted. the
manufacturers assured Mr. Shoenberg that
they believed that to be very conservative
estimate of its power. and he has promised
TO show others that his car can be made to
travel one hundred and fifty miles an hour
when 1t is in racing trim, and easily. at
that When the summer heat has dried the
roads and made them hard and firm. he ex-
poets to accomplish wonders
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-21
Caused by Lighted Cigar.

The fire department was called out this
morning about O'Clock by the sounding of
an alarm turned in from box 100. There
was slight blaze in the room of T. hoH-
man. 10 9Th street northwest that wes
caused by a lighted cigar being thrown on
the floor. About SIS damage was caused
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-21
Crepe Jacquelines, soc.
French Organdies, 371hc.

Ac Germany Finest
In the to
Il
price, is a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-21
Building Permits Issued.

Building permits were issued today as
follows:
William Ryan. one three-story brick
apartment house. No. 223 Sd street south
west Cost 81 600.
H. v. Lansdale. one two-story brick pri-
vate stable rear of No. 1T AZ street south
west. Cost. $1,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-21

nit themselves. they stated this afternoon
that, perhaps. Washington will awaken
Wednesday morning with a bright sun and
clear skies overhead. 1t was further stated
that the temperature of today which is
about 81 degrees, is normal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-21

Thomas Lawrence Forrest. pioneer baker
and the last OF four brothers who were
Identified with the commercial and literary
life of Chicago, is dead, aged elghty-five
years. He was be-a In Cork Ireiand, and
came to Chicago In i5s22
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-21

The Bavarian Courier of Munich today
printed dispatch from Rome saying it is
asserted in Vatican circles that an agree
ment of a papai nunciature in Berlin. In
quiry here falls to bring out confirmation
of the statement.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-05-09

There 10 one thing that the Demo.
Gratis need TO watch out for and
avoid in the ncxt few weeks, and
that is petty biokeriug in the clubs.
Let the majority rule in ell cases,
the minority properly giving way to
the popular opinion. The fight OF
the Democrats 10 not against fac
tione OF their own party; they have
a natural enemy, and IL is in that
direction that the csnnonadipg
must be direeted. Differences can
easily be settled within precincts
and right there they should be set
tied.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-05-09

try. "Competition is the life Of
trsde," said someone, and the saying
ia as true in the banking as we'll az
in other enterprises. Any ,cbeme Of
amalgamssiou could have but one
tendency, and that tendency would
he in the direction OF monopoly The
effect would be a more independent
stand by money, which, in a crisir,
could be made to work irrcpsrable
harm to tbs community,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-05-09
MONDAY, MAY 9, 1904.
OUR AMATEUR PERFORMERS.


As has been frequently asserted,
this community does not lack in
material, among amateures, to intel
ligently entertain the people, whsth-
or in music, drama, opera, minstrelsy,
comedy, comicalities or otherwise.
The talent for the dslectation OF oil
10 right here, not among those pro.
fessionally inclined, but mainly
amateuiisb, and right well do these
amateurs &C quit themselves in what
aver they undertake to do. II is
something that Honolulu Dhould
we'll be proud Of, for we can safely
boast that we have talented lot OF
amateurs with a eight sprinkling OF
retired professionals as well as those
who have had former stage expert
snoe.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-05-09

What is more in these amateur
undertakings, they were not intend
ed as money making enterprises;
they were solely undertaken for the
sake OF pleasure and OF entertaining
with the main object OF assisting in
charity, this after deducling necss.
sary expenser, the net proceeds
gong towards the objects for which
the respective entertain ments we're
given. These entertainments have,
no doubt, handsomely aided the res
Pectivs purposes intended, and these
were in themselves very laudable,
the people secondipR in rendering
assistance towards these objects
and purposes by making the per-
formauces successful 10 every way
possible.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-05-09

Although the objection OF Russia
prevented the coming OF Admiral
Glass big fleet to Honolulu, there
will, after all, be a considerable
number Of men 10 the vessels that
will call. The New York carries
about 600, and the Bennington and
Tacoma about 400 more. The Adams,
now here, and the Mohican, expect
ed any day, will add more than 200.
This number OF men will be suf-
fcient to keep things lively on the
front for several days. A program
OF pugilistic and other sports would
not be out OF order.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-05-09

Irrespective OF personal likes and
dislikes, everyone in Hawaii must
deplore the failure OF the health OF
B F Dillingham;. He has been the
king-pin OF Hawaiian industries fer
many years, and to bis mind, energy
and daring are to be credited most
OF the large industries which now
give employment to thousands OF
men and bring in millions OF dollars
OF revenue to the country. Even
the temporary departure OF Dilliug-
ham from the industrial field OF the
Islands is . matter for general
regret, aud we believe the fact 10
felt and appreciated at all hands.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-05-09
DEMOCSATs ATTENTION.

A meeting OF the Democrats OF
the Third Precinct, Fourth District,
Oahu, will be held 10 the Pauoa
School house, mauka OF the term
mus OF the Emma street Punchbowl
car line on Monday evening, May 9,
1904, at 7;30 o'clock, for the purpose
OF perlectfhk organization and the
Transaction OF other important bnsi.
ness.
2808 1t PER ORDER.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-05-09

II the shortneSs of the legs OF jap
anese is osused by their habit OF
bending them beneath themselves
when sitting, the legs OF Cinnamon
should be immensely long, the habit
Of the Celestial being trot along
the street with a couple OF baskets
dangling from his shoulders.