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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-17
Annual Dinner to Employees.

In accordance with his annual custom,
Mr. D. j. Kaufman, proprietor of the
Mans Store" this city, entertained his
employees at a dinner party last evening,
which was given in the New Willard. and
the occasion was most successful and en-
joyable. Mr.. Kaufman's guests were first
escorted to Chase's Theater. and at the
conclusion of the bill they repaired to the
New willard, where separate room had
been reserved for them and a round table
spread with nineteen covers. The table
and room were beautifully. decorated
with cut flowers and palms
After the first course had been served
Mr.. J. Harry Cunningham, who acted as
POSTMASTER, made the announcement that
every one present would be expected to
make a speech in the course of the even
ing and said that he would first call upon
Mr. Kaufman for few remarks, but be-
fore doing so he desired to express his
high appreciation of the character. hon
esty and ability of the host, whom he had
known as a boy and man for many years
After a reference to Mr.. Cunningham's
tribute Mr.. Kaufman expressed his pleas
ure and gratitude at having those pres
emit as guests for the evening. He was
followed by other speakers. who paid
glowing tributes to his many acts of
kindness and courtesy to them as en-
ployes. Mr. Kaufman thanked all present
for their expression of good will and
begged to be excused in favor OF his son.
Master Joseph Kaufman. who would an
swer for him. This was Master Joe Kauf-
mans maiden effort as a speechmaker.
and he acquitted himself with great
credit.
Among those present were Mr.. d. J.
Kaufman. Mr.. Milton Kaufman, Master
Joseph Kaufman, Mr.. Edward Hollander
Mr.. Albert Luchs. Mr.. ]. Harry Cunning
ham, Mr.. c. C. Archibald, Mr.. Cross, Mr.
Hutchins. Mr.. Jones, Mr.. Springstein, MI
Hoffman. Mr.. Loeb. Mr.. Bowie. Mr.. Sack
erman, Mr.. HaphOld. Mr.. Thomas, Mr.. Au
gust and Mr.. Bowers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-17
MEETING OF TRUSTEES.
Reports Of Financial and Other Inter
ests of American University.

The treasurer of the board of trustees of
the American University, at the semi-an-
nual meeting of the board last night re-
ported that the debt of 100000 on the COL
lege of history had been entirely wiped
out, and that $4,000 of the funds in hand
had been temporarily loaned at per cent
making a difference of $50, 600 in the finan-
cial condition of the institution.
A gift of $4,000 from Mr.. Thomas Kent
of Chicago was accepted upon annuity
The announcement was made of propo-
sition by gentleman from Pennsylvania
10 erect an observatory for the university
at a cost of $100, 900.
Representative Martin E. Olmstead of
Harrisburg. Pa, and Representative Chas.
Dick of Akron, Ohio, were added to the
board of trustees. The officers of the
board for the ensuing year were elected as
follows: David Fl. Carroll. president; A. b.
Browne. vice president: Charles W. Bald
win. secretary, and Charles c. Glover,
treasurer.
Executive. c. c. McCabe, T. H. Anderson,
c. w. Baldwin. A. B. Browne D. H. Car
roll. A. B. Duvali J. E. Herrell, B. F.
lei leighton Thomas W. Smith and B. H.
Glover and T. W. Smith; auditing. A. B.
Duvall and B. F. Leighton.
A tribute of respect was paid to the
memory of the late Judge William NJ
ousiy for the university for twelve years.
Favorable action was taken with refer
ence to dedication of such portions of
the university ground as are deemed nee
essary for the extension of Massachusetts
avenue and two adjacent streets
Those present at the meeting were:
Bishop c. c. McCabe, chancellor of the
university; Rev. Dr. Charles w. Baldwin.
secretary Of the board and Rev. DR.. David
T. Carroll. vice president of the board. of
baltimore; Rev. DIR. Thomas N. Boyle of
Pittsburg: Rev. DR.. J. Wesley Hill of Har-
risburg and Mr.. c. Price Speer of Cham
bersburg. Pa; President W. W. Smith of
handoiph.Macon College. Lynchburg, va.
Mr.. Charles c. Glover, treasurer. Judee
Thomas II. Anderson. Mr. Adds B. Browne,
MI John E. Herrell. Mr.. B. F. Leighton
ana MT Thomas w. Smith of Washington,
Rev. DR.. w. L. Davidson. secretary of the
university; Rev. DR.. John A. Gutteridge.
financial secretary, and Rev. Albert Os-
born registrar: Rev. J. B. Polsgrove, DID.
ami Rev. w. w. Evans, DID, of the CEN
trail Pennsylvania conference
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-17
ROCKVILLE AND VICINITY.
General and Personal News From
Montgomery County's Capital.

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star
ROCKVILLE. Nd. February 49, 1904.
Mr.. Arthur Calvin Chapman and Miss
Mary. Westal Vir,s. both of Washington.
visited Rockville last evening and were
married by Rev. s. r. White. the cere-
mony taking place at the home of ths
minister. The young lady gave her age
as eighteen and her residence as 4th and
Frankfort streets. and the groom stated
that his home was at 100 10th street north
west. and gave his age twenty-four.
Immediately after the ceremony the young
folks returned to the city.
One OF the most enjoyable social events
OF the season In Rockville was valentine
party given by Miss Rose Armstrong to
about forty of her Rockville friends. APP
propriate games were INDUCED in and prizes
a stable In the rear of the residence of
Mr.. Washington Hicks caught fire about
$3.50 Sunday evening and for a while con-
siderable excitement prevailed here. The
church services we're In progress at the
time and the alarm of fire caused the
abrupt departure of n large number of the
worshipers. The volunteer fire company
responded and soon had the fire under con-
troll, not, however, until after the building
was damaged beyond repair The loss is
placed at 800. There was no insurance.
Company X of the 1st Maryland Regi-
ment returned to Rockville last evening
after doing guard duty In Baltimore for
one week The boys were in excellent con-
ditlon and expressed themselves as having
enjoyed their experience, but they were
evidently glad to get home.
1t Is authoritatively stated that the Mu
tual Fire Insurance Company of this coun-
ty, which has policies to the amount of
$14 ,0O0,0o0 in force in Maryland and the
District of Columbia. did not lose dollar
by the Baltimore fire.
The bin introduced In the legislature by
Senator Jones of this county. providing for
a new high school building at Rockville.
has passed the senate and 1t Is understood
will meet with no opposition In the house
of delegates. The measure authorizes and
directs tn county commissioners for this
county to appropriate sum not exceeding
S20.SD for the purchase of necessary ground
and the erection of suitable building and
authorizes the commissioners to issue bonds
to raise the amount
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-17
Boyd's and Vicinity.
pecial Correspondence of The Evening Star

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
BOYDS. Md. February Is. 1904
Mr. s. R. Austin for a number of years
Waterman at the railroad crossing at Buck
Lodge one mile west of Boyd's. has re-
signed his position and sold his residence
near here to Mr.. John H. Reid Walter
carp has been made his successor
Delegate Edmund L. Amiss of Gathers
burg has secured the passage of his bill by
the general assembly at Annapolis. amend
Ing the charter of the town of Gaithersburg
The hours of the crossing Waterman there
are thus reduced from am to pm, in
stead of from Am to 10 pm.
Delegate Williams OF this county saws
the proposed oyster legislation that VIII
come before the general assembly at this
session will likely provoke a lot of discus
sion The oystermen along the Chesapeake
and tributaries are strongly opposed to IL,
and say that 1t viii result in the poor people
being deprived of their homes in time to
come
The people of Brunswick are contending
for another election district so as to save
the voters the trouble of going TO Peters,
vile, Frederick county. some miles distant.
to vote in primaries. they are forced to
do each year
Bernard Watkins. aged sixteen years died
at his home. near Dana sous this morning
at 3 o clock of typhoid fever
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-17
ICE GIVES TROUBLE.
Conditions in the Potomac in Nowise
Improved.


The ice conditions In the river were as
bad this morning as they have been at any
time during the entire winter. and are Civ
ing the steamboat men much trouble The
steamer Estelle Randall. which should have
reached this city yesterday afternoon. was
forced to lie all night at Fort Washington
wharf, having torn the metal off her hull
SO that it was dangerous for her to run
through the ice. A telephone message re-
ceived this morning by her managers from
Capt. Harry Randall master of the
steamer. stated that repairs to the damaged
metal We're being made, and it is expected
she will reach here this evening. Arrange
mentS have been made for the handling of
the mail pouches on her route by rail and
wagon, and she Will be Withdrawn from
service temporarily. pending repairs to her
hull
The steamer of the Norfolk and Wash
ington line due here this morning had not
arrived at noon today and. Is reported
hung up by gorged ice between Halo
way Point and Craney Island. The steamer
Newport News has gone to the assistance
or the delayed boat. and they are expected
20 arrive at the wharf here this evening
Ihere Will be no interruption in the sched-
ule of the Norfolk and Washington boats
and the steamer will leave here as usual
this evening
The steamer which left here yesterday
evening for Norfolk had no trouble. and
arrived at Norfolk this morning on time
telegram from her master to Manager Cal
iahan states he found but little ice below
Maryland Point but between Washington
and Maryland Point it was packed and
gorged badly.
The strong westerly winds of yesterday
drove the loose ice on the eastern shore of
IN! the river; where it packed and froze, prac-
tically closing the channel from Indian
Head to above Glymont and from Marshall
Hall to Fort Foote
Inc thermometers on the steamboat
WharVes along the river front this morning
ranged about zero
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in Washington and have no church affiiia-
ton here. While there is not a church in
Washington that would not be only too glad
10 accommodate any person on such an &C.
casion or to be of some service to him.
strangers have hesitancy about asking
such fayors, and the result is a service at
the graves'de by the nearest army chaplain.
The memorial chapel will be used for just
such occasions these, as well as for the
wholesale funerals. and the necessity for
service at the graveside would be elim'nat-
ed.
The chapel would be large enough to
accommodate all the persons who desire
to attend and an escort besides. 1t is pro-
posed to allow enough space for the ac-
commodatfon OF a squadron of cavalry or
a battalion of infantry, with its band.
The chapel will be in keeping with the
solemn purposes of the cemetery, 1t Is
claimed. and could be made very beauti-
full. 1t would have space where memorial
windows or tablets could be placed also.
For the purpose of erecting such place
an appropriation of 100000 has been ask
ed. and the committees of Congress are
being importuned almost daily by the
most distinguished clergy OF the country
to pass this bill Letters have been re-
ceived from Cardinal Gibbons. Arch
bishop Ireland. Archbishop Farley. Arch
bishop Keane. Bishop Spaulding. Arch
bishop Ryan. Rev. DR.. Stafford and many
ans noane
Smith. Bishop Potter and hundreds of
others in the Episcopal Church; Bishop
McCaOe, Rev. Dr. FRANK M. BrlStof ana
many others of the Methodist, Baptist.
Presbyterian. Christian. Unitarian and
other churches. A determined effort is to
be made to have the bill passed this ses-
sion
As to Army Chaplains.
The needed legislation for the promo
ton of chaplains has been Endorsed both
by ex-Secretary Root and Secretary Taft.
The chaplains Of the army have the pay
and allowances Of a captain, dismounted.
but they can go no higher. The pay of a
captain. dismounted, is $500 per year.
Every five years this pay Is increased 10
ice the chaplain receives the princely sal
airy of $40 per month, and can be retired
In the usual way with the same rank and
salary
In the army today are chaplains. The
senior of this number was appointed In
1877 and the junior in 1888. The senior line
officer in the army with the rank of cap
tain today has been appointed since 1886
nineteen years after the appointment of the
senior chaplain, and eight years after the
appointment of the junior chaplain, yet
this line officer will be promoted in due
course and the chaplains will retain their
present rank. There is hardly a man In
the corps of chaplains in the army, and
there are fifty-five of them. or there were
that number In September, who could not
command a salary three or four times as
high as that given by the government.
and his rank in the community would be
higher. The bill that is now before Con-
gress only asks that a certain number of
chaplains be given the rank and pay of
major. 1t has the Endorsement Of all the
clergy OF the country and Of every army
officer, of whatever arm of the service, and
the War Department Is endeayoring to per-
suade Congress of its necessity as law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-17
Knights of Labor Controversy.

Arguments in the Knights of Labor con-
troversy will be begun before Justice An
derson, in Equity Court No. 1, tomorrow.
The two factions of the order known as
the Hayes and the Burns factions are con-
tending for the control of the order. each
claiming that 1t is the legally constituted
organization Oral testimony in this case
was heard last December before Justice
Anderson, who allowed additional time to
both sides to supplement the evidence by
depositions.
Attorney Henry E. Davis represents the
Hayes faction, and Attorneys c. C. Cole,
R. Golden Donaldson and H. b. MouIton
represent the Burns faction
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-17
Plans for Annual Banquet.

Arrangements are being made for the
annual banquet of the Washington Chap
ter of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity, to be
given next Friday evening at the Shore
ham Hotel. Many members of the fra
ternity have already advised Mr.. Arthur
E. Middleton. chairman of the banquet
committee, of their intention to attend.
and a large attendance and pleasant
evening is anticipated. The Phi Psi or
ganization is popular in college circles,
and many of it's members are prominent
in public affairs. Mr.. Middleton is anxious
that those of the alumni who desire to
attend will communicate with him at 515
18th street northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-17
The Gains of Panama Raw.
the Editor Of The Evening Star:

10 the Editor OF The Evening Star:
1 notice that the papers opposed to the
confirmation of the canal treaty are quot
ing the statement of Prof Haupt to show
that vessels cannot get to or from Panama
in less than two or three weeks in the bay.
he is represented as saying In refereuce fa
Panama bay that
This great body Of water, which is stu
ated just north of the thermal equator, is
In the region of calms so constant that the
occasional sailing ships which visit this
region require from two to three weeks to
reach the open sea and send them on their
errands Practically there are no sailing
craft from Panama for this reason"
What experience, if any. Prof. Haupt has
had In the attempt to enter or leave Pana-
ma bay is not stated. but my experience In
passage, with eight others. from San Fran
cisco in 1850 on a brig of go tons burden
for Panama AS my daily journal shows,
point of Panama bay, after dark on the
night Of August q and anchored at Pana-
ma at m. September /, thus making the
days. instead of three weeks. On each
night we had breeze. but during the first
Two days there was calm. while on the
last day there was a breeze from the land
so we had to beat in.
AS to the number Of sailing vessels which
visit Panama of late years have no knowi-
edge, but In 1850 they We're quite numerous
as at that time there was but one steam
running between Panama and San Fran
cisco, taking about three weeks to make
the trip; and as there was a great rush of
passengers sailing vessels were employed
for that purpose. On the morning after we
entered the bay, as my journal shows, we
passed two vessels sailing out while an
other was sailing in, and when our vessel
came to anchor there were six or seven
ships at anchor near by waiting to be load
ed. besides the ocean steamer.
At that time there We're no wharves or
landing places at Panama. and all vessels
a NM fvnvv th1
shore, owing to a reef which extended
across the bay. and consequently all freight
and passengers had to be carried to and
from the vessels in small boats and the
large "dugouts'' of the natives. The tide
rises very high there, causing a tremendous
surf on the reef, so that when six of u.s.
with our baggage. went ashore in a whale
boat owned by an American, who en-
ployed natives as oarsmen. we came near
being swamped After landing / heard a
man offer the owner of the boat 500 to
convey him and his wife out to the steamer
which was to sail that night. The offer he
refused because of the danger. 1t Is well
known that there is region in that vicinity
known as the "doldrums' in which calms
prevail more or less of the time: but in our
trip from San Francisco to Panama, which
took thirty-seven days. we were delayed by
Gains on the Pacific fully as much il not
more than We were in Panama bay.
w. C. DODGE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-17
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
FOR CELEBRATION OF
WAsHINGToN's ANNIVERSARY.
Aitcheson-F Fink Marriage Ceremony
Local Notes of General Interest Told
in Brief Paragraphs
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. February IL. 1904.
The people of Alexandria are actively
preparing for the celebration here next
Monday of General Washingt0n's birthday
anniversary. Much enthusiasm in the COM
ing occasion Is being manifested. Practi-
caAy the entire population will turn out
the 22d instant to pay tribute to the MEM
DRY of the first president and the most dis
tinguished citizen of the city. Public build
ings and private residences along the line
of the parade. which means almost the en-
tire town. will be gaily decorated with
flags and bunting. Every evening meetings
are held by the association which has di-
rect charge of the affair. when multitude
of details is looked after. At the meeting
last evening Secretary Julian Y. williams
announced that he had been advised that
the u. s. g. Dolphin had been ordered to
anchor or Alexandria February -, and to
fire salute In honor OF the anniversary.
The secretary has also received letters from
Representatives Lamb and Swanson OF the
Virginia delegation In Congress accepting
the Invitation to attend. Judge Barley.
chief aid to the grand marshal. has an
nounced the selection Of the foflowfng
aids: Maj. William NJ. Smith to be cher
marshal of the military division: MIR. John
Leadbeater. to be chief of the fire division:
Mr.. NJ Hill. chief of secret organizations.
Il. D. Z
and industries division.
Aitcheson-F Fink Marriage.
Miss Matte Lee Aitcheson, daughter OF
Mr.. Andrew Aitcheson, and Mr.. William H.
F. Fink were quietly married Monday af-
ternoon at the home of the brides father
corner Of Duke and Lee streets. Rev. P.
P. Phillips of st. Paufs Church performed
the ceremony. After q southern tour. in
GLIDING Havana, Mr.. and Mrs. Fink will
make their home here The groom is en-
gineer of maintenance of way In the Wash
ington division of the Southern railroad
General Notes.
The fire which broke out yesterday after
Alexandria county. was extinguished before
great damage had been done to the struc-
ture The truck and force of men were
sent to the scene by order of the mayor
who had been appealed to for assistance,
but before arrival the flames had been
controlled by the townspeople.
The funeral of Miss Margaret Rossard.
whose death occurred suddenly Sunday
night, took place this afternoon at O'Clock
from her late home on South Fairfax
street. Rev. P. P. Phillips of St Paurs
Episcopal Church officiated, and the inter-
ment was made in ST. Pauls cemetery.
Miss Halle E. Chichester of Falmouth
Va, is visiting Miss Fannie b. Smith at
her home, Sol Duke street.
George Johnson and John Stewart, small
colored boys, who have been adjudged in~
corrigible by Police Justice Cation. will be
sent to the state reform school for colored
boys, near Richmond.
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Maps of the
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OZOENA GNAWS
THE BONE.
Blood Wine Cures This Ter
rible Phase of Catarrh.

That awful odor and terrible breath that comes
from some people is caused by Ozoena an ad-
vanced stage of catarrh-the point where the bone
bordering the passages-the posterior cavities
commences to decay. and there comes from the
head steady discharge Of yellow mucous which
smells dreadfuIly. Catarrh Is diseased condition
Of the mucous membranes. and Is caused by poor
nourishment Of the membranes by the blo,d-in
other words. diseased condition of the blood
which causes ozoena and consumption
Blood Wine quickly stops all those aggravating
features of the annoying and fatal disease such as
mucous discharges, dropping in the throat.
throat. excessive secretions from the nose spit
ting up of hard chunks. watery eyes, etc. and
cleanses the nasal passages. Mrs. Annie Krech-
hubel of 424 street. Louisville. says:
For fifteen years think of it-and the best
years of her iife) | suffered with catarrh which
worse. and could hardly walk across the room As
had taken ell kinds of medicines with no results,
had almost given up hope. When Blood Wine
commenced TO advertise in Louisville I sent for a
sample bottle. and later purchased three more I
have finished my third bottle and can truth
fully say that my cBtarrh has wholly left me and
can walk around without getting tired. Ny
strength returning and feel like a new person
will say all sufferers with catarrh that Blood
Wine. is the medicine to take IL they want to be
cured"
For Constipation ask for our Liver Pulls. 100 fer
% cents.
At ALL DRUGGISTS.
EDWARD STEVENS.
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pany. at Berlin. Ont, the largest of the
kind in Canada. was totally destroyed by
fire last night: loss $15O.60o
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New Belts
For Spring.

The Soft or Crush Belt will be
very popular the coming season.
Being soft they conform to the fig
ure and wear better than the stiff
or rigid belt.
Crush Leather Belts. black, with gun metal fin
ished buckles: white with French gilt buckles.
soc. each.
Crush Silk Belts. black with gun metal finished
buckles
SOC. each.
Main floor, Eleventh st.
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Fire yesterday afternoon at Dallas. Tex
destroyed the Grayson College building en-
failing loss of 100000. with only SIT goo
insurance.