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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-22
AUTOMOBILES NOTES.

One Of the interesting sights from an
American standpoint in the recent auto
mobile show was steam car recently
purchased by Earl Russell. IT bore the
number A. l., which was the first license
number ever issued by the London county
council. Earl Russell has owned several
machines. but this is the first time he has
used a steam car, and he had his official IL
cense number transferred to his new Aneri-
can car.
The feeling is general that there should be
more contests for automobiles so as to
bring out the good points Of various cars
and furnish the public with information
which 1t demands before buying. Tests of
all sorts are promoted by the automobile
clubs OF France. Germany and England. and
prizes are offered by individuals for I'M
provements which will make motor car
driving safer and more comfortable.
Automobiles are now discussing the pos
stbility OF using alcohol as motor fuel In
stead of gasoline, which was suggested in
recent lecture given by Whidden Graham
at the Automobile Club Of America, New
York, who said that alcohol could DO used.
but that the motors would have to be made
little heavier On the other hand, some
experts claim that alcohol Is not a success
IN motors Of the present type, and 4. is
questionable whether it would be successful
In any motors that might be built.
1t Is to be hoped that contests will be pro-
NOTED here soon. with view OF declding
the best muffler. the best tires. the most
economical carburetor. the best device for
starting the motor with the use Of the
crank, the best bearings, the pest style of
goggles, and the easiest method for keep
Ing the occupants Of the car warm In Win
ter time.
A manufacturer in Toledo has provided
for every possible emergency by using the
new chrome nickel steel, which has a ton
sile strength Of 225, 900. This steel is used
mainly In transmissions. and in recent
test the teeth of a gear wheel were struck
100 times with six-pound rnachinists ham,
mer without causing break, while wheels
Of ordinary steel were broken to pieces with
four or five blows.
It is claimed that motor using alcohol Is
very difficult to start and, moreover, alco-
hol does not supply nearly as much power
as gasoline. 1t is worth nothing that this
country's annual supply of gasoline is about
4O,OOOOOO gallons. of which one-half is ex-
ported. When 1t Is taken into censidera-
ton that In the states of New York New
Jersey and Massachusetts, there are more
automobiles than are found in France, the
necessity OF some substitute for. gasoline
becomes apparent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-22
BURNSIDE POST BANQUET.
Addresses by Prominent Speakers, In
Guiding an Ex-Confederate.

Addresses by Prominent Speakers, In
GLIDING an Ex-Confederate.
The annual banquet Of Burnside Post at
the Ebbitt House last night was most sue.
cessful It was splendid reunion. Dr.
Huntoon presided, and made a speech at
the opening, Introducing Senator Warner
of Missouri.
Everybody was in the best CT Iumor for
speech by the senator. which abounded
in wit, pathos and oratory. When Senator
Warner declared that Huntoon in asking
him to come and speak had added that
any fool could make a speech on such an
occasion" he remarked with quiet smile.
II am therefore here" the audience cheered
and the ladies' clapped their hands.
Bishop Earl Cranston followed in g. hui
morous vein. alluding to DR.. Huntoon's re-
mark that Burnside Post is a piois post.
70 per cent of its members churchgoers.
and the other % per cent equally as good"
why" said the bishop, but for Dr.
Huntoon's assurance l would never have
suspected such thing" and the audience
again applauded.
Representative Lamb Of Virginia, an ex-
confederate, responded to call for an adj
dress, and began by calling tho Grand
Army men comrades. Senator Warner had
referred to him as "the first confederate
he had ever captured, and that the cap
ture was made that night. when he brought
Lamb through torrents of rain to Grand
Army dinner
The eloquent Virginian responded nobIy
10 the patriotic sentiment OF the hour. and
when he sat down he was cheered as gen.
erously as il he had worn the blue instead
Of the gray.
sH Corporal Tanner. when responding 10
call. carried his audience with him to the
closing word of his address. lie declared,
among other things that Of all the official
grafters. embezzlers and thieves tried and
convicted the last year or two not one Of
them was Union soldier"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-22
She Took Precautions.
m the PhiladeInhia Record


The experience which befeH an absent
minded young man who forgot to mall a
postal intrusted to his care should furnish
a horrible warning to all similarly inclined
Leaving the house of his sweetheart one
night. postal card was thrust into his
hand.
Now" said the girl with the usual ad-
monitory manner characteristic Of such &C.
casions, you are sure that you will not
forget to mail this postal card? 1t Is very
important, indeed. 1t is a postal to my
dressmaker telling her to use Cluny lace on
my new buff gown instead of Valenciennes
and to button it UP the front instead of the
back. Now. You will not forget to mail the
card. will your"
mo, no. said he. IT won't; of course
not: never do, you know" and fully i'm
pressed with the Importance of his errand
he buttoned up his coat and walked OF.
But the chase for the last home-going
trolley car completely drove the sartorial
epistle out of his head. and he slept well
that night unconscious OF the all-important
amendment to be sent to the dressmaker
seated over his work the next morning
about II that some startling remark OF the
typewriter brought back the episode to his
mind.
up from his chair. II forgot all about 1t,
and Madeline said she especially wanted
the work done on her gown today"
Without waiting to dry up the Hood OF
emotionalism In the breast of the stenogra-
pher girl he dashed out into the hall, spied
the Office boys bicycle. and was out on the
road. The dressmaker lived far out In the
suburbs. The careless man determined to
lose his noon lunch hour rather than dis
appoint the girl he loved best In the world.
and, like mad thing on wheels. flew on.
About two blocks away from the hard
earned goal. he felt In his pocket for the
postal. 1t was gone! A few minutes later
he stood a trembling. abject wreck before
the naughty modiste.
Miss he began, Miss L. says she don't
want the Valenciennes lace on the back OF
her dress. and she wants it buttoned up the
front"
II know" said the modiste, smiling SYM
patheticaily back at him. She just 'phoned
me all about 1t. She said she knew you
would forget to mail the card
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-22
ANNAPOLIS NOTES.
Special Correspondence of The Star.


ANNAPOLIS. Md. December 81 1903
The torpedo boat Talbot, which has been
at Solomon's Island for the last few DAYS.
returned to the Naval Academy last night
The Talbot will sail again tonight for Solo,
mons TO bring Commander H. H. HosIey
here who Will go to Washington to consult
with the officials of the Navy Department
regarding the final arrangements for the de-
parture OF the steel floating drydock for the
Philippine Islands, and to get his final or
ders for the trip. Commander Hosley will
have charge Of the dock on its long ocean
voyage.
At meeting of the Emergency HOSPITAL
board OF managers today DR.. Thomas G.
Ashly. DR.. B. B. Browne, IT., and DR.. BOND
were elected members OF the Consulting and
visiting staff. Miss Eta g. Royie, the
superintendent and head nurse, was re-
elected.
Manager Kenneth Heron of the Naval
Academy boat crew has definitely arranged
races with the University of Pennsylvania,
Georgetown and Columbia and is negotiat.
Ing with Yale for another race against the
Yale (c0llege) crew. The date OF the Per1n-
syivania race Is April % and the visitors
will bring varsity and freshman crew TO
row against the first and second crews of
Annapolis. Georgetown will bring first and
second crews on either May 10 or 40 and
Columbia first and second crews on May 20.
NO reply has been received from the Yale
management as yet and IL q race ia not
arranged Cornell or Syracuse will be asked
to fill in the date.
GOV: Warield held an Official session to-
day, It being the first time since their inn
provement and refnrnishing that the execu-
tive offices have been used for that uurposf
Coincidental with that fact and the near
ness OF Christmas most of the cases pre-
sented TO the governor today We're of the
Kind that he could see hts way clear 10 the
exercise of clemency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-22
wITH TArT IN rHr ORIENT.
Second Of the Burr Mcintosh Lectures
at National Theatsr.

Burr Mcintosh delivered tho second Of
his lectures on Secretary Taft's trip to the
orient at the National Theatar yesterday
afternoon before q brilliant audience. Miss
Roosevelt and Representative I.ongworth
were present and shared with the lecturer
the attention of the audience and when. at
the intermission. he appeared at the en-
trance to their box there was general
craning Of necks in that direction.
Mr.. Mcintosh started at Jolo. and. with
the aid of artistic photographs, carried the
audience through the town. showing the
Sultan OF Sulu and 1000 of the widest saw
ages assembled on an immense plain at
the back OF the town.
"Over the Mindanao trail forty-1ve miles
on horseback' were some of the most IN.
teresting viewss covering. as 1t did. one OF
the widest Islands in the group. Here were
seen an extinct crater. a lake 200 feet
above the level Of the sea and wonderful
Malabang and Camp vickers (the 10TH.
Camp Keathey (the 22d) and Camp Over
ton (the 18th Cavalry. pathetically depict
ing the WEAKNESS and dreariness OF soldier
life on the islands.
At Cebu, the oldest town in the Philip
pines-having been discovered in 1921 by
Magellan-the school children, COCO strong,
met the Secretary and his party and IN
various ways endeavored to entertain their
distinguished visitors, though they were
fearfully poor and half starved.
In striking contrast to Cebu was Taclo-
ben, where there was every evidence OF
prosperity. And in Legaspi one of the
most important cities on the island of Luz
zon, scores OF striking scenes were pre-
scented.
In Sorsogon new bridge was dedicated
and named In honor of Miss Alice Roose-
Welt.
At Manila the most interesting view
showed meeting of insurgent sympathfz-
ers asking for liberty. while the congress-
men accompanying the Secretary presided.
There were marvellous Views Of Hong
kong, Canton. Shanghai and Picking, tho
small. unpretentious building used in the
latter place as the American legation call
Ing forth evidences of disapproval from the
audience,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-22
DIR. McDoUaAL APPOINTED.
Will Be Director Of Botanical Research
Of Carnegie Institution.

The post OF director OF the department Of
botanical research In the Carnegie institu-
ton has been accepted by DR.. Daniel Trem-
bly, McDouga1 of the New York Botanical
Gardens. DR.. McDougal will leave soon for
Tucson, Ariz., where the desert botanical
laboratory is located and will at once be-
gin work. The desert laboratory is an inter-
esting place and includes tightly fenced
area of one and a third square miles where
there Is great deal Of work being carried
on with desert, subdesert and drought-re-
sisting plants of all sorts. DR.. McDougal
VIII be assisted in his work by q number
Of eminent workers-Prof. e. Il. Lloyd OF
Teachers College,: Godfrey Sykes, civil
engineer at Flagstaff, Ariz., and several
junior scientific workers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-22
Eastern Girls Beat Central.

The girls basket ball team of the East
ern High School defeated the Central team
yesterday afternoon In the gymnasium at
the new Business School. The teams were
about evenly matched. but by the fine work
of the Capitol Hill team and excellent goal
throwing of Miss Pole the Central colors
were downed. The Eastern team secured
the lead in the early part of the first half
ard were not headed The game was about
tests this season, the goal throwing and
team work being Of the first class. The
individual work OF AEtW Wells and MIys
Yoder was very good
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-22
An Economical Emperor.
From t. A. T.

The kaiser is popularity supposed to be
economical but 1t Is not generally known
that he pushes his principles OF economy
to absolute niggardliness. 1t will be re-
membered that he visited Constantinople
some time ago. and was received with UNI
exampled magnifcence and Inundated with
handsome presents. During his stay in the
Ottoman capital the emperors aid-de-
camp was instructed by his imperial mas
ter to distribute such gifts as were usual
among the servants attached to his person.
He offered the equivalent OF four Bhillingg
to the head coachman. The latter. without
ThankA b. 80. 4 am Mt thisDty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-22
Home for the Geological Survey.

A bill has been introduced in the Senate
by Mr.. Teller authorizing tho Secretary Of
the Interior. the superintendent of the Capt.
tol and the superintendent OF the Library of
Congress buildings and grounds to purchase
site In this city for the erection of q build
Ing for the United States geological survey,
ing In to cost not more than $950.0O0. the
balance OF the appropriation to be used for
the purchase Of ground
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-22
Interesting Foot Ball Game.

There win be a foot ball game at Wich-
ita, Kan, on Christmas day that will
cause an unusual amount Of interest, In
asmuch as set Of reform rules" es-
pecially framed by Walter Camp. A. A.
Stage. Fielding H. Yost and other au-
thorities will govern the contest. Fair
mount College of Wichita and Washburn
College OF Topeka will be the contending
elevens and the proposed rule requiring
the advancement Of the ball ten yards in
four downs will be tried for the first
time, together with other proposed
changes in the code. DIR. John Outland,
the former Pennsylvania player. will ref
cree. A complete report of the game will
be submitted to the rules committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-22
INTERCOLLEGIATE CHESS.
Columbia Leads After Opening Days
Play.

At the conclusion of the first days play
In the fourteenth annual intercollegiate
chess tournament, begun yesterday af-
ternoon at the West Side Republican
Club. New York. Columbia's representa-
lives took the lead over Harvard and
Yale, who broke even. while Princeton
brought up the rear.
Four students from each of the four
universities competed. Columbia was pit
ted against Princeton. while Harvard was
matched with Yale. OF the sixteen stu
dents engaged In the contest, which will
be resumed this afternoon and concluded
tomorrow, nine have played In previous
intercollegiate tournaments. The results:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-22
To Insure World Peace.
From LesiIe's Weekly.

The suggestion has been made that a
triple alliance to insure the peace Of the
world should be formed by Great Britain
France and the United States This should
prove most effective comb: nation It
would bring into unison one-third OF the
population OF the globe with q fighting
force OF 81 600 men and 1,058 battleships
Japan would doubtless cooperate with tho
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-22
Close Game Of Basket Ball.

In closely contested game of basket ball
at st. Johns Parish Han last night the
Orioles turned the tables on the st. Johns
boys and defeated them blythe score OF "A
to %. The feature OF the game was the
goal throwing of Rowiey and Robertson Of
the Orioles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-22
Marouis Ito,s Now once

A telegram to the Department OF State
from Mr.. Wilson. charge d'affaires at To-
kio. says that Marquis Ito has been APP
pointed resident general at Seoul
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-22
......... shl Total.

IUtaI. .........ss SF5I IOthI "a
Columbia played white on the odd
boards. The openings: l. queens pawn;
2. Ruy Lopez; 3. queens gambit declined;
4. Scotch,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-22
Sunday school Bowlers.

Last night. on the alleys of the Y. M.
C. A.. the team from Union took three
straight from Mount Pleasant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-22

Harvard played white on the even
boards. The openings: 8. Petroff; 9, ST.
Gillian; Z. kings bishop: 8. Sicilian.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-22

The police at Milan, Italy, have arrested
Frederick Bachman of New York, who In
said to have been an accomplice In theft
Of 5000. Bachman is nineteen years old
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-07
IN THE POLICE COURT
Trssbls Over Having . Dress Aads
 Faded Before Jsdgs Psasley.

AIichelena Rosso and Mary Pace were in the city court today before Judge Peasley charged with breach of the peace. The difficulty was oyer dress which Mrs Pace. nged 15 years. had making by Mrs Rosso Both live on Scovlll street and when the fifteen years old wife called upon her dress maker OH May 28. tue dressmaker said the dress was not ready and she could take it away and have 1t made where she liked.
 All right" said Mrs Pace. but as she was turning to the door the dress maker locked it and put the key aside.
 Now said she. you owe me fifty cents on the last dress and you will not leave this place until you pay if. Then there was trouble. Mrs Pace said the dressmaker attempted to stab her with long shears and called up on her relatives to assist in the assault The response was hearty but in the crowd was Mrs Faces husband who took her by the ear. gave her spank ing and sent her home Half dozen witnesses were heard on each side af ter which Judge Peasley imposed a fine of $1O and costs on Mrs Pace.
 Oliver Mansfield. an old resident of the city had the misfortune last even ing of drining too much and this m0rn- ing drinking too much and this morn- the attention of Officer I. Mccarthy. He was fined g. and costs. John Bar ton for intoxication as also fined 8 and costs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-07
GOING TO NEW HAVEN.
Local nilitary Companies Will Take
 Part in Monument Exercises.

The following circular which is gen .eral order No 6 has just been sent out from headquarters of second regiment c. \. G. at New Haven:
 In pursuance of special orders. No 93. from adjutant generals office. dated Hartford. June 2d. 1905. this regiment is detailed for one days duty, to par ticipate in the dedicatory exercises of the soldiers monument, at New Haven, June 18th. 1g05.
 Khaki uniforms will be worn. with haversacks and canteens. Field and staff will appear mounted
 Company commanders whose com panies are not stationed in New Haven will make requisitfon on the acting auartermaster general for transporta- ton. Company commanders are direct etl to provide subsistence for their cOnl- mands. al q cost not to exceed forty cents per enlisted man,
 Triplicate pay rolls for. duty. duly signed by each member parading. and sworn to by the commanding officer will be required: two copies to be for warded direct to the adjutant generals office. within two days from date of duty performed.
 The regiment will form in three bat falions on Meadow street. right resting on Church street. First call will be sounded at 1 O5. assembly at 1:1O. ad- jutant's call at 1:20 ?. m.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-07
HooRAY. OATS US.

The Washington Hill A. C. boys are making great preparations for their first hobo spiel which will be held in Eagles hall Friday evening. June 1G. They have made arrangements with the celebrated Chuck Connors. who is known as the mayor of Chinatown. New York. and his bundle to come here and lead the grand march and also do n few of his original spiels at which he and his bundle have but few equals. Aside from this attraction there will be prizes offered for the most original costumes. So get in line with your sunburnt coats and your to- mato cans and see if you cannot cap ture one for yourself and lady. The hall Is equipped with electric fans. so that all who attend can keep cool and witness A first class attraction for the nominal sum Of 2J cents admission.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-07
|EhOvE cONSERvATOR
|a That hrs. nstcAkiss is Abls 10 Care Tor nsssslf.

fl application for the removal of
 Edmondson as conseryator over )icy Hotchkiss of Watertown was
 n the probate court to-day. It IS It in the petition that Mrs Hotch- pr any of her children and sons 70 knowledge whatever of the ap-
 ion for the appointment of a con tor for her.
 brother of Mrs Hotchkiss named kon this given name is not men had Edmondson appointed con tor. Mrs Hotchkiss being the " of soldier of the civil war frawdng a pension until the ap- hfnt of the conservator. She
 However, it is claimed. main- Exported by Her sons, sR Hbtchkiss of Bridgeport and 4s |. of Southbury, and the m for the cOnservator as granted
 grounds that she was unable to 3are of herself or manage her 2 This was in last January and
 has become of the woman's lily pension since then is not a., according to the petition.
 s now claimed that the woman Always competent to take care of lf and manage her estate. and Is ksent able to do 80. There will on the petition next Sat
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-07
FOR CHEAPER TELEPHONES.

It was currently reported about the Capitol at Hartford yesterday that the judiciary committee has reached an agreement on matters relating to tele- phone legislation. the several bills re- lating to which have occupied the at tentiOn of the committee for so long a time. Tt was stated that the com mittee will not report in favor of House Bill 32G. the measure which throws the state entirely open to com petition. but that it will report in favor of granting charter to new company. this new company to have the same rights and privileges as the Southern New England Telephone company now has. The names of the incorporatOrs of the new company as given are: Charles NJ. Jarvis of Berlin. I. Dever Warner of Bridge port. F.. r. Bullard of Bridgeport George C. Edwards of Bridgeport. F. w Kendall of New Haven. D. A. Blakeslee of New Haven. !. VanVech- ter Olcott of New York. ]. Aspnwall Hodge of New York and D. A. Key, holds of New York.