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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-18

we'll satisfied with conditions in Germany
and also confident that German methods
would enable that country to keep pace
with the enterprise and energy of the
United States both in domestic and Tor
eign trade. Mr. Mason has "a profound ap-
probation of the German nation and the
strength of character shown by the Ger
man people. He says that no two nations
in the world can learn more from each
other to the great advantage of both. He
believes that If German technical education,
with the American genius, for selecting the
practical and valuable points IN new
methods and Inventions, such a qcombina-
ton would dominate the world
A Practical Experiment.
Another recent and most practical ex-
pertinent made by Mr.. Mason has been in
the manufacture of briquettes from brown
coal Briquettes are used universally IN
Germany. Samples of brown coal from
Kansas and other western states have been
sent to Mr.. Mason, and he has had them
briuuetted, with the result that experts
pronounced the fuel as superior TO that
manufactured from the German product
The price of briquettes in Germany Is less
than that of anthracite and slightly more
than bituminous. They are most conVe-
nient form of fuel for household purposes
and through these experiments there Is IN
Dictated an undoubted future for the great
brown coal deposits of the middle west ana
western parts of the United States.
When asked as to how conSuls should
be appointed, Mr.. Mason said: MY op1n-
ion is that whatever system will best en-
able the President and the Department OF
State to select young men or GOOD educa-
ton. correct habits and genius for work,
put them into minor consulates or subor-
dinate positions in large offices and keep
them there until they become thorough, ex-
perienced alert and efficient, that system
is the best for the service our country
needs"
When asked which were the greatest evils
from which the consular service now sur
fered, Mr. Mason said: THE service suf-
fers most from the neglect of Congress, the
lack of general and sympathetic legislation
during the past forty years. The present
salary list was largely established In 1896
when living In Europe cost about one-third
as much as now" To bear out his cQnten-
ton the consul called attention to the ia ct
that since that time some consulates have
become of far more importance than when
first established and others have decreased
in Importance. Mr. Mason believes that the
days of the 81, 500 consulates are passed in
all important foreign countries.
When Mr. Mason leaves Berlin he Will
take with him the best wishes of not only
the large American colony and the Amer
lean business interests there represented.
but the native interests will also regret to
see him CO. The trade organizations of
Berlin and a large section of the press has
expressed their appreciation OF his earnest
but tactful advocacy of American interests,
and the acceptable manner In which he has
maintained the dignity of his country in one
of the great capitals of the world.
J. D. WHELPLEY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-18
AT CARROLL HALL
ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS
CELEBRATE.

The members and friends of the Ancient
Order of Hibernians and its auxiharies
gathered in large numbers at Carroll Hall
last night to listen to recitationS, addresses
and music in honor of ST. Patrick. Mr..
P. T. Moran, president of the order, pre-
sided, and made the opening address, and
McCarthy's Orchestra furnished the music.
The principal speaker of the evening was
Rev. Charles Warren Currier, pastor of st.
Mary's Church. Father Curriers' subject
was st. Patrick and his mission. He spoke
of the holy life of Irelands patron saint;
OF the difficulties he encountered and the
obstacles he surmounted. He directed par
ticular attention to the sublime faith OF
the saint and his unalterable determination
to ChriStianiZe the people of Ireland. Inc
value of ST. PatrickS work in ireland, he
said can be found not alone in the isle
which served as field for his activities,
but throughout the world. His efforts to
CLristianize Ireland have been felt every
where men are found, he said. His work
will stand the test of thousands of years,
Just as the work of Moses will stand for
thousands of years.
Mr. Patrick H. O'Donnen of Chicago
made a short and eloquent address, IN
which he referred to the progress of Irish
men and the progress of the world tracea-
BILE to the Irish. He referred to the many
eminent sons of the ould sod who claim
MONIES Ia the OHlteu oldtcS, SoiiS1uNSN
by suggesting that the Irishmen In this
country make Washington the goal of their
ambitions instead of New York. At the
close of the exercises Rev. DIR. Stafford,
pastor of ST. Patricks Church, was called
upon for an address. Father Stafford de-
clared he was deeply gratified at the man
ner in which st. Patricks day was cele-
brated and declared 1T to be his belief that
the observance of the day would grow to
such an extent that future generations
would know it as national holiday.
The musical portion of the entertainment
was of unusual merit. All of those who
contributed to the program were singers
or instrumentalists of more than usual
ability Mrs. Annie Grant-Fugitt, soprano
soloist at St. Patrick's Church, sang ''Kath-
leen Mavourneen'' with magnificent effect,
her rich voice giving full value to the beau
tiful melody. She sang The Glorious
Apostle" as an encore. Mr. Armand Gum
precht was her accompantst Miss Esther
Gumprecht sang ''Shoogy Shoo' to such ex-
cellent effect that she was called upon for
another song, and Mr.. John A. F1nnegan
added another laurel to his fame with his
song THE Irish Minstrel" Mr.. Thomas
McNulty of Baltimore contributed modi-
cum of true Irish wit to the entertainment
and sang some of the old melodies in an IN
imitable manner. The committee In charge
OF the celebration included Mr.. Patrick I.
Moran chairman; Mr.. Hugh Harvey, Mr..
Joseph McEnerney Mr.. M. ]. Sheehan. Mr..
James ]. McCracken, Mr.. John D. Dunn,
Mr.. ]. Frank OMeara Mr.. D. N. Stanton,
Miss Sadie Fitzpatrick, Miss M. Sullivan,
Mrs. G. M. Roby, Mrs. K. T. De La Vergne,
Mrs. j. Bradley and Miss Annie Il. Sullivan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-18

the form of nursery, where they will have
the best that science, art and experience can
give to make their home perfect. Here the
babies will remain for eight hours each day.
infinitely better off under the expert care of
professional child culturists than If left to
the charge of the young woman who hap
pened to be its mother. 1t is a pathetic
thing added Mrs. Gilman, that no baby
on earth, except 1t be twin or a triplet, en-
joys the society of other babies.
Commenting on Mrs. Gilmans remarks,
the London Express says:
a Servants are to be as snakes in Ireland.
The concentrated effort Of some millions of
masters and miStreSses having failed to
mend them, they are to be envied. So says
Mrs. Perkins Gilman of New York, where
this beautiful future is planned. The re-
forming lady probably is right in thinking
that the grievances of mistress and maid
will be settled when domestic service is
abolished altogether. We are in future to
get our food wholesale from factories
which seems an unnecessary sacrifice to
convention in these days of food and drink
tabloids-and to have our private houses
cleaned scientifically, which is certainly an
advance on anything which has been en-
joyed up to the present time. The exact
method of this scientific cleaning is
not explained. Perhaps. on the lines
OF Christian science, houses
will be cleaned If only we think sufficiently
hard that they are. Then says Mrs Gill
man, Tor the first time we shall have pri-
vate homes Private homes. of course,
exist at the present time for those who are
exceptionally gifted with imagination. Only
unkind people call them lunatic asylums.
But the beautiful vista of domestic peace
opened by Mrs. Gilman's vision of serv-
antless age is as nothing to that fore
shawoded by her system of professional
baby culture. 1ncubators for the human
race have been known for some time. We
are now to go one better, and keep a kind
of forcing pit for the tender Seeding of
mankind. Forcing will be done by con-
tract, much to the advantage of the baby,
since we are told to believe that the idea
of the mother keeping her child with her
is beautiful myth. Mrs. Gilman's apoc-
alypse is fascinating"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-18
A RECORD BREAKER
Mr.. Masou's Continuous and
Successful Consular Service.
A MERITED REWARD
HE IS TO BE TRANSFERRED FROM
BERLIN TO PARIS.
Valuable Reports Sent From His
Various Posts, Which Have Been
Widely Published.
Special Correspondence of This Evening stas'

Special Correspondence of This Evening sta'.
BERLIN, March 6, 1913.
As a reward for twenty-five. years Oh
faithful distinguished and continuous serV-
ice in the consular corps of the United
States, Consul General Frank H. Mason
will shortly be transferred from Berlin 10
Paris While the Paris consulate yleias
less income than the one at London, 1t Is
considered the most desirable position
within the corps, owing to the fact that
Paris is more desirable place to live
because of the better climate and several
other material advantages.
Under the merit system, so desirable IN
theory but so difficult to establish In gov
eminent service, Consul General Mason
would at this time be justly entitled to the
best place within the gift of the President,
and it goes to him not because of any po-
ltical or personal influence, but because OF
unique and remarka BILE record in the
service of the United States government,
with the details of which President Roose-
Welt and Secretary Hay are familiar.
Mr. Mason was appointed to the consular
corps in 1880. when he was forty years OLD.
He was born in Niles, Ohio, served through
the civil war. and was one of those who
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-18
The Value of Charcoal.

FEW PEOPLE KNOW HOW USEFUL 1T rs IN
PRESERVING HEALTH AND BEAUTY.
Nearly everybody knows that charcoal is the SAT.
est and most efficient disinfectant and purifier in
nature, but few realize its value when taken into
the human system for the anne cleansing purpose.
Charcoal is a remedy that the more you take Of
1t the better; II is not drug at all, but simply
the stomach and intestnes and carries them out of
the system.
Charcoal sweetens the breath after smoking
drinking or after eating onions and other odorous
vegetables.
Charcoal effectually clears and improves the
complexion, It whitens the teeth and further acts
as a natural and eminently safe cathartic.
1t absorbs the injurious gases which collect in
the stomach and bowels; 1t disinfects the mouth
and throat from the poison of catarrh
All druggists sell charcoal IN form or an
other but probably the best charcoal and the
most for the money is in Stuart's Charcoal Loz-
enges; they are composed OF the finest powdered
willow charcoal, and other harmless antseptics In
tablet form. rather In the form Of large pleas
ant tasting lozenges. the charcoal being mixed with
honey.
The daily use Of these lozenges win soon ten In
much improved condition Of the general health,
better complexion. sweeter breath and purer blood
and the beauty Of It is that possible harm can
result from their continued use. but on the con-
trary. great benefit.
A Buffalo physician In speaking OF the benefits
of charcoal says: 81 advise Stuart's Charcoal
Lozenges to all patients suffering from gas in
stomach and bowels and to clear the complexion
and purify the breath. mouth and throat; also
teiieve the liver is greatly benefited by the daily
use OF them; they cost but twenty-five cents
box. at drug stores. and although in some sense
Pat preparation. yet / believe get more and
better ciarroal in sfusrts Charcoal Lozenges thar
in nn- Of ths ordinary charcoal tablets"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-18
jected to the tyranny of taxation without

tected to the tyranny of taxation without
representation. sz5,,ss.ss s.sssss :,
An announcement was made that there
would be IAN evening with Moore at the
Lafayette Opera House Sunday evening
May T. under the auspices of the United
Irish League of the District of Columbia,
William f. Downey, president.
The banquet was arranged by the follow
ing committee: e. F. Buckley. chairman;
F. p Burke, John Fitzmorris. n. p. Sulll :
van. William Meehan. M B. Seanlon, Thos.
F. Holden, D. F. Finucane, andrew Gle ,i
son, John Monaghan, E. F. Pollard, Will
liam Mcclure. ]. d. Gallagher, Daniel
Coyne. Robert Allen. P. j. Bresnahan
John Ready, w. T. Whelan, John j. Sulli-
van. John A. Lynch, John f. Killeen and
NJ. f. ODonoghue.
Those at the Table.
The following were present:
Rev. Timothy O'Rourke, Rev. ]. A. Hinch,
Rev. Patrick j. Quill, Mr.. John M. Thur
ston. Mr.. Hilary A. Herbert Barry Buckley,
F. p. Burke, D. F. Finucane, NJ. F. O'Dono-
ghue, John Fitzmorris, Robert Allen, Cotter
T. Bride George E. Burns, August Brill,
William Broderick, P. ]. Bresnahan. j. H.
Bradley, l.. E. Bond, John M Becker, ]. T..
Buckley, John T. Callaghan, John T. Crow
ley, +. " Crowley, Luke ]. Croghan, Daniel
Coyne. George A. Connor, ]. J.. Cenelly, R..
+. Carroll ]. j. Connell, John P. Collins,
Richard p Collins, Prof. Michael Dowd.
John l.. Daily. {. ]. Dunn, jeremiah H.
Donovan, James NJ. Dunn, G. H. Dickas, p.
f. DAILY, w. II. Emery. II. C. Freitag, E. P.
Pollard. John A. Finnegan, John E. Fuegel,
William Fahey, c. A. Fitzgerald, Thomas
Pollard. Andrew Gleeson. E. N. Gray w.
T. Garrison, Frank G. Graft, F. H. Geyer,
Thomas Griffin, jr.. John d. Gallagher,
James Atchison Geddes, w. T. Galliher,
William III. Gardener, Thomas F. Holden,
Daniel Hannah, George Hughes, DR.. r. T.
Holden, r. r. Humphrey, Martin Hogan,
Edgar ]. Huise, w. A. Hall. J. o. Harvey.
H. F. Hurdle, Lemon Hurdle, Thomas
Judge, E. l.. Jordan, Joseph E. Johnson, c..
F. Jacobsen, Edward ]. Kelly. John Rapp,
DR.. Daniel ]. Kelly, p. J. Kelly, S. A. KIM
berry, Luke j. Kearney, Capt. w. F. H.
King. NJ. P. Keane, T. F. Keliher. John
Ready L. D. Loughran j. A. Lynch, A. E.
l.. Leckie, H V. Lansdaie, Michael j. Long,
Cormick, j. ]. Meehan. William Mcguire.
William Meehan, jeremiah Murphy, j. F.
McVey, P. Mulvey, Frank ]. McKenna. DR..
Thomas Miller W. S. Martin, P. J. McIn-
tyre. j., ]. Moriarity, Patrick F. Mccarthy,
Joseph C. McDonough, Thomas R. Martin,
J. C. McGirr, Charles j. Murphy, w. ]. Null
lin, E. II. Newmyer jr., ]. j. O'Brien, John
O'Bren. Thomas O'Brien, F. P. O'Donnell,
Dominic OMeara, James ]. ODonnell, M.
Ormsby, c. PEBBLES, j. w. Ridenour, Will
liam F. Kicks. l.. B. Reagan, M. P. Sullivan,
NJ. B. Scanlon, John j. Sheehan, John P.
Sheehan, p Shugrue, J. j. Sullivan, Ward
Savage, Arthur l.. Scott, John j. Shea, Will
liam o. SwartZ S. ]. Steinberger, ]. L. Tur-
ner, William A. Thomas, Col M. Emmett
Urell, E. B. Wills ]. NJ Wright, James Will
liams, A. L. Woolen. Michael Walsh, w. T.
Whelan and John G. Wolfe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-18
PRESERVED FATHERS BODY.
Tourists Allowed to See Gruesom
Spectacle in Alcohol.
70 The Evening Star.

Special Cablegram to The Evening Star.
PARIS, March 1s-5There is man in
Auvergne, who has preserved the dead body
OF his father in spirits for the past fifteen
years. This person, according to a leading
newspaper of this city; is I'D. Hector Ora
net, former notary and archaeologist, who
lived at viverols. in Pnytde Dome H.
Granet placed the corpse of his father in a
sort of bath-shaped zipe colin. Into this
the alcohol was poured, and the whole re-
fully closed, small opening being made in
the lid. This hole was covered with thick
INV can be seen. The hair and beard of
the deceased are said TO have sprouted to
a marvellous extent, and the skin of the
face is described as having the cooked"
tint peculiar to personFf who absorb large
quantities of ardent spirits. The bath
shaped coffin. with its mummy, Is In a
small chapel attached to the local cemetery.
and tourists in the district are allowed to
see the gruesome curiosity,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-18
ST PATRIcK's CELEBRATION.
Readings and Music at the Takoma
Club Last Night.

st. Patrick's Day was appropriately cele-
brated last evening by the Takona Club
and Library with a musicale at its club
house on Oak avenue, Takoma Park, and
proved one of the most delightful enter
tainments given by the organization this
season. 1t was theffourth of a series OF
mid-winter entertainments under the au-
spices Of the club. and the evenings pro-
gram was enjoyed by large audience,
which displayed it's appreciation of the
numbers by frequent encores.
The interior of the club house presented
its usual gala attire. with palms. ferns,
azalias and spirea profusely distributed to
complete the decorative effect. In the
SUPPER room small green shamrocks were
used to advantage and added much to the
attractiveness of the occasion.
The program opened with violin selec-
lions by Miss Olga Judd and Irish songs by
Mr. Harry Oldys. Mrs. Hervey 8. Knight
rendered "Etude," Chopin op. %, No. 8.
after which Miss Brigham sang Nevin's
after rendering several of Chopin's waltzes
on the piano. was followed by Miss Lillian
Lewis, who sang several selections, inelud-
ing "Vanya" and Nevins my Desire
The program concluded with a piano solo.
by request, The Blue Danube Waltz" by
Mrs. Knight. Mr.. Louis p. Shoemaker,
president of the club, took occasion at the
conclusion of the musical program to make
those who had participated In the enter
tainment and the ladies and members of
the entertainment committee who had
made the affair most enjoyable and sue
cessful one.
The success of the affair was due to Mrs.
Hervey S. knight and Mrs Ben G. Davis,
who were assisted by the entertainment
committee, composed of Mr.. Ben G.. Davis,
chairman; Mr.. and Mrs. E. V. Wilcox Mr..
and Mrs. II. J. Weber and Mr.. and Mrs. A.
F. Woods. The officers and members OF
the board of governors of the club, who
were also present on the occasion, are: Pres
ident, Louis p. Shoemaker; vice presidents
rotary, Ben G. Davis; treasurer. George A.
Warren; board of governors. Prof H.. J.
Weber, DIR. E. v. Wilcox, C. NJ. Heaton
William E Dyre and III. s. knight.
Refreshments were served by the ladies
of the club during which time small SOU
venirs were distributed to the guests.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-18
Dangerous Metaphor.
From the London Chronicle.

From the London Chronicle.
Matrimonial metaphors are dangerous.
Dr. Norris was recently appointed chairman
of the Melbourne board of health, and In
returning thanks he humorously remarked:
when 1 was a student determined to
specialize in public health. but I made
temporary marriage such as George Mere
9th advocates, and went into general prac-
tice. But remained true to my first love,
divorced my temporary bride, and settled
down to work on the problems of the pub
lie health" Thereupon outraged Gale
DOMAIN ratepayer wrote to the papers to
inquire how such a high appointment came
to be conferred on a man who confessediy
held the laxest views on the sancity of the
marriage tie.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-18

Tried to Break Into War.
Andrew Jackson tried I'd break into the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-18
A Catamaran.
from the London Chronicle

From the London ChfOnlcfS.
What is a catamaran? According to
sailors it is a sort of vessel, half raft. half
canoe, very useful in the southern seas.
According to Mr.. Percy Fitzgerald, it is a
native of the highlands. In Lady Jean.
he speaks of somebody as Highland
chieftain or catamaian,' rather wild per-
son in the middle of the eighteenth cen
fury. Can Mr. Fitzgerald be thinking of
Caterans? He Is rather given to desange-
ment of epitaphs. Lady Jean he describes
guided by the '.precedents' of Becky
Sharp. Seeing that the Douglas lady -four
ished about the year 1850, and that Becky
comes on the scene many Years later, the
"precedents'' are little previous
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-10-06
THE MINNEAPOLIS JOURNAL.

the interior authority over the reserves,
and provided that their surveying, map
ping and general classification should
be done by the United States geological
survey, and the execution Of admins
trative work by the general land office.
Consolidation Of Forces.
The result was not satisfactory. The
technical and complex problems aris-
ing from the necessary use OF forest and
range soon demanded the introduction
Of scientific methods and q technically
trained force, which could not be pro-
vided under the existing system. The
advice and services of the bureau Of
forestry were found necessary, but, un-
der the law, could be but. imperfectly
utilized. The necessity of CONSOLIDATE
ing the various branches Of government
forest work became apparent and was
urged upon congress BY the president
and all the executive officers concerned.
Finally, the act Of Feb. 1905, trans
ferred to the secretary Of agriculture
entire jurisdiction over the forest re-
serves except in matters Of surveying
and passage of title.
Scientific forestry means wise use
not the locking up Of forest wealth, but
putting it to profit under well -known
laws which control the right utilization
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-10-06

OF the forest. It Id Just .because Sec
ond crop is desirable that the first crop
calls Tor the forester q AK, and the for.
esterAs skill is again needed in the
reservation Of seed trees and, above all,
In protection from are,
10 Develop Resources.
SO when the reserves were trans-
feFred to the care OF the forest service,
In the department Of agriculture, work
was at once begun to bring the forests
into larger use,s to- develop their re-
sources both Tor the needs Of settlers
and for the good Of the forest itself.
The office was moved nearer to the
applicant; that is, more authority was
given to the forest officers on the re-
serves, SO that settlers entitled to- the
free use Of timber, Gas well as those
wishing to purchase timber in small
quantities, might be served on the spot,
without delay. St Whenever timber is
wanted on a larger scale, experts are
assigned to report ION the adYisability
Of sale, and where large transactions
are in due course completed, the tim
Der is removed under contracts which
provide for y second crop by fixing
diameter limit, by careful logging
methods, and by burning the slash to
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-10-06

prevent fires Twenty-Five forest as
sistants, assigned as technical assist
ants to forest supervisors, are at pres
emit engaged in the making Of work
ing plans. Forest inspectors inspect
and report upon all the work done on
the RESERVES.
Force on the Reserves.
Besides these technically trained for
esters, there are also employed forest
supervisors, rangers and guards. To
these men is given general administra.
ton and care Of the reserves. They
must know their regions, be familiar
will, local conditions, and combine
good sense, independence, and the phys
zeal, mental and moral qualities which
make good woodsmen.
The secretary of~agriculture has, un-
der the law, discretion to allow or re-
fuse free use Of forest reserve timber
and stone by "bona fde settlers, min
eers, residents and prospectors. - This
free use is intended merely to provide
for the immediate needs Of the indiv-
idual himself, not to permit him to cut
timber for sale to others. Free use is
expressly refused to sawmill proprie-
tors, owners Of large establishments or
commercial enterprises, and companies