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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-09
GIVEN ACTIVE SERVICE
MAJOR MONTGOMERY RELIEVED
Z FROM WHITE HOUSE DUTY.

An order was issued at the War Depart
ment today, by direction of the President
renewing Major Benjamin F. Montgomery
or the Signal Corps from duty as chief of
the telegraph and cipher bureau of the
executive office, White House, February 1
next, and ordering him to Benicia Barracks,
Cai'' 10 assume commend of Company F,
signal Corps. on the arrival of that COM
pany at that post from the Philippines,
where 1t has been stationed for several
months past.
secretary Loeb stated today, when the
transfer Of Major Montgomery was brought
to his attention. that the transfer of Major
montgomery was so far as he knew, in line
with the policy of the White House In the
matter of detailed clerks and officers. No
other officer from the Signal Corps would
be requested to fill the position and the
telegraph office would be conducted by the
telegraphers who are on the regular rolls
OF the White House as executive clerks At
one time. Mr.. Loeb said. there were many
clerks detailed in the executive Offices.
Practically all these have been returned to
their departments or placed upon the reg
ular rolls, and in the case of Major Mont
gomery he had been on detail duty at the
offices for nearly seven years. The position
which he held did not require the services
of signal officer. it was stated, and wouid
not in the future.
So long as Major Montgomery rem aimed
In charge of the telegraph and cipher bu-
reau OF the White House he ranked az a
major and received the pay and allowances
OF major. His assignment to the com.
mand of company of signal corps men re-
duces his rank and pay. His assignment
TO Benicfa barracks, CAL, would indicate
his eventual transfer to the Philippines,
1t Is stated that the order came as
complete surprise to Major Montgomery,
who had been ignorant of any intention TO
have him changed from his position. The
announcement of the order followed a con-
ference which Secretary Taft had with
President Roosevelt
Major Montgomery has been at the White
House twenty-eight years Fourteen of
these years he was there as an operator,
assigned from the signal corps, in which he
had begun as private. Seven years he was
on the White House rolls as clerk, and
when the Spanish war came on he was
made a captain in the signal CORPS and as
signed to the White House telegraph room.
Major Montgomery's relations to PresI.
dent Mckinley were close and cordial
There were numerous stories in cIrcula-
ton today that Major Montgomery did not
get along well with many of the White
House officials, but Mr.. Loeb said that he
knew nothing of this and that nothing of
this kind was at the bottom OF the change.
All that Major Montgomery has seen at
to state is that because of the serious con-
ditson of the health of his wife he may be
compelled to resign from the army rather
than go to the Philippines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-09

the necessary funds for the construction
of new school building in his division
which will furnish accommodations for a
large number Of pupils He was reason
ably certain, he said, the amount appro-
priated will be sufficiently large to build a
structure of such dimensions as to relieve
the crowded condition which exists at the
present time. Lack of accommodations for
the large number of pupils applying for ad-
mission at the beginning of the fall tern,
forced the school authorities to inaugurate
halliday grades, and the usual influx OF
pupils following the holidays has offered
still further embarrassment.
Recent reports in the supervising princi-
pals Office show the following enrolment
at the different schools: Curtis, 46S; Addi-
son, 325; Threlkeld. 1871; Fillmore, 24s; Jack
son, 315; Corcoran. 3ss; Weightman. 375;
Grant, 541; Toner 1872; Reservoir, 1876; In
dIstrial Home. $50; Conduit Road, SO; grand
total, 3.444.
The funeral of Mrs. Catherine McCaffey,
whose death occurred Saturday, was con-
Quoted from the undertaking establishment
of James T. Clements, on 32d street, this
morning. The services were simple and at
tended only by few of the friends and rel
atives of the deceased. Requiem high mass
was later chanted at st. Stephens
Church, Father Smith officiating
Mrs. McCaffey was sixty years of age at
the time of her death. She was a native Of
Ireland, but had resided In the District of
Columbia for over thirty-five years. She
was member of St. Stephens Roman Cath
Ole Church of Georgetown. Her husband,
Mr. Patrick McCaffey, survives her. The
body was taken to Holy Rood cemetery and
placed in vault to await interment, Dur
ing her residence in Georgetown she resided
at 1925 23d street
The sudden death of Mrs Rebecca
Frances Brown of 1921 Both street, George
town, occurred yesterday morning. Last
Thursday she was stricken with paralysis.
but her condition was not serious enough
to arouse grave fears on the part of friends.
During most of her lifetime Mrs, Brown
had been resident of Georgetown. and by
her kindly disposition and charitable ma
ture won a wide circle Of friends 1t is an
nounced that the funeral will take place
from her late residence tomorrow after
noon at o'clock 1nterE1ent will be in Oak
Hill cemetery.
The joint installation Of the officers of
George u. Morris Post, Grand Army of the
Republic, and Womans Relief Corps of
Georgetown is announced to take place to-
night at 8 o'clock In Odd Fellows Hall.
Commander Fletcher has ordered the
veterans to assemble at Stohlman's Hall
for muster Of new members prior to the in
stallation ceremonies. The ladies Of the W.
r. c.. 1t is stated have arranged an elabo-
rate program for the occasion A number
of visiting Grand Army veterans are ex-
pected to be present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-09
S1.35 LOngcloth,
S1.l0 Piece.

Number Three Hundred quail
ity Imperial Longcloth; full Io-
yard pieces, which sell regularly
at $I.35 piece everywhere, here
tomorrow at $I.Io.
1t will be bought freely b:
women who are planning spring
underwear.
40-inch Sheer Quality White India
Linon; our regular 121Rc. quail
f its 'e ssIfns t for tomorrows spe- 1Oc.
27-inch White Basket Weave Madras;
the regular 12l2c. number. Of IN 2Z~
fered for one day at yard. >aHAlS'
Satin Stripe Silk and Linen Eolienne;
one of the most desirable fabrics for
evening costumes. All wanted
shades. Regular soc quality. Re
tomorrow at. ....................... WV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-09
$1.5O and $l.60
WRAPPERS. $50,

sale that year when the makers OF the ce>
brated M make OF Wrappers dispose of their surplus stock
through Goldenbergs
They of finest quality feecedback hannelette, in
styles and olornga handsomely made
and thoroughly These all aornade Wrappers, and
tawd aces and fancy rues but instead finish
ed off with tailor bands and folds
All Sizes including A 40 for stout
They mperfect-are classed "seconds-but
reeco standard make full and
faultess fitting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-09
Embroideries, 1910.
and 6Ac. Yard.
Worth 13 to u More.

These are the importers SAM
pie strips and are on cards in
lengths from AZ to 6 yards eaca.
They consist of Cambria Edges
and Insertings, and. are shown n
a wide range of the new 1926
spring patterns.
We've made two lots of Our
purcfase-one at 434c. a yard;
worth Sc. and Ioc.-the other ct
634c. yard, worth 121zc. and 1sc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-09
SMOKE LAW VICTIMS
TIME OF POLICE COURT TAKEN UP
TODAY.
Attachment Issued for Mr.. Thomas
Bradley-Intentions of
Mr.. Pugh.

This morning about the time the Police
Court was dealing with alleged violators OF
the smoke law persons in front OF the
court were commenting on what they were
watching coming from the chimney OF the
District building.
Mr. Pugh the assistant corporation coun-
sci, stated this morning that he will ask
for attachments in all cases where the
amount of collateral is only $40. In doing
this, he stated, he will not deal with the
rule adopted by Judge Scott to make the
amount $40 in cases where the parties are
proceeded against for the first time. In one
case this morning the court was asked to
issue an attachment. and the request was
granted. Mr.. Thomas Bradley, real estate
officer of the Washington Loan and Trust
Company, was the defendant. The case In
which the attachment was asked involved
an alleged violation of the law at the CO.
lumbar building. 1t was the first time that
the particular building had been in court
and the financial officer accepted the SIC
collateral There was an additional charge
preferred and the amount of so was &C
cented. Judge Scott permitted the forfeiture
of the $50, but granted the request OF the
prosecuting attorney in the matter OF the
attachment in the other case
Mr.. Bradley learned of the action Of the
court and arranged to meet the matter
with the increased amount. Under the
courts action in the case this morning, II
is stated, agents for more than one piece OF
property Will probably have to suffer fol-
one building for what has been committed
at another.
Miss Belle Tanner, manager of the
Chaplin apaitme house. on Chaplin street
was to have been tried today for an alleged
violation of the smoke law. but when hel
case was called jury trial was demanded
and bond given.
The name of Mr.. Lindley E. Sinclair. SUI
perintendent of the Potomac Electric Power
Company, was called, but he did not re.
spond There was a warrant issued fol
him. but there had been some misunder,
standing and he did not appear. He will
probably respond tomorrow.
Doubled Minimum Fine.
j. Frank Legge. terminal agent of the
Baltimore and Ohio, was arraigned before
Judge Scott In the Police Court this morn
ing ON a charge Of violating the smoke
law:
He was represented by Attorney Hamil-
ton and did not deny the offense, but
stated that the railroad had stopped burn.
| ing soft coal at the station, having sub
stituted coke, and therefore asked that he
be excused with the smallest fine.
Prosecutor Pugh told Judge Scott thai
| this was the second offense. Judge Scott
said that as this was the second offense
| he would have to follow his rule to double
the minimum fine. which would be $40.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-09
Building Permits Issued.

Building permits were issued today as
follows:
Mrs. C. Sommerfield two-story-~ brick
store and dwelling, 1900 E street northeast;
cost. $4.95O
+. A. Blundon, three two-story brick
dwellings and air space IA, I6 and Is Rhode
Island avenue northwest; cost. $4,000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-09
Appointed Chief of a Division.

Mr.. Francis B. Wheaton, for many years
connected with the office of the supervising
architect of the treasury. has been ap-
pointed chief of the construction division
of the quartermaster generals office, War
Department, at an annual salary of 81 ,OOU.
This is an important office. and has to do
with the construction of barracks. hospitals
and other military structures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-09
No Ranking Privilege.

The bill granting the frankiag privilege to
the government of the District of Columbia
has been unfayorably reported by the conn
mittee on post offices and post roads The
appropriation of $1,000 for postage for the
District will consequently be continued for
the coming year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-09
GEORGETOWN AFFAIRS.
General News Items Gathered West Of
Rock Creek.

Prof. B. T. Janney. supervising principal
Of the fifth division of public schools, in
an interview with Star reporter this
morning. expressed confidence that Con-
gress at the present session will provide
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-09
Stationery Specials.

Crepe Paper. in white only. Full D.
1O-foot rolls tomorrow at. 81.
Madras and Holland Linen Stationery.
IN white. blue and gray tints. "a.
Special, box, at. ZNC.
japanese Twilled Linen Pound Paper,
In white and azure tint. Instead a.
of zoe. a pound, tomorrow at. AGs
Carriers and Stafford's Writing Inks,
Sc. bottle
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-09
Smallpox Among the Indians.

Indian Agent Campbell at Ashland, Wis,
has reported to the commissioner of in
dian affairs that smallpox has broken out
on one OF the Chippewa reservations there
The Indian bureau will Immediately for
ward a supply of vaccine points to the
agency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-09
Judge Darling Acting as Secretary.

Assistant Secretary Darling of the Navy
Department has returned to the city from
a short visit to Boston, where he attended
the fiftfeth anniversary of the Zeta Psi So
clety, or which he is a prominent member.
He is acting secretary of the navy I'm the
absence of Secretary Morton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-09
Charity Contribution.

The Evening Star acknowledges the re-
ceip. of $40. contributed for the use OF the
Associated Charities by 70. c. O.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-09
AHBucK1E HOTEL, 4oc. A DAY.
Coffee Merchants New Enterprise to
Help Wage Farmers.

$3.50 PER WEEK OR 40 CENTS PER DAY:
board and lodging for women. $50 per week
SO cents per day; board and lodging for men
Two short blocks from 23d ST., New York city;
good substantial healthy food; homelike cook
ing; comfortable well-yentilated bed rooms; large
light. airy dining room, parlor, smoking room,
reading room; piano. daily papers and monthly
magazines for free OF guests: the poorer Vol,
are thu more cheerfully you will be received
provided you are respectable; accommodation for
100.
This advertisement. which tells of clean,
well-ventilated rooms, heAlthful. substan-
tial, well-cooked food, with books, maya
zines and a piano in the common living
room. all in a splendidly erected building in
the heart of New York. at SO cents a day
for men and 40 cents day for women, 10
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-09
Warm Gloves.

% dozen Infants All-wool and Silk
Mercerzed Mitts. in white. pink
and blue. Regularly 15c a pair; n
Ladies' Wool Mitts. extra heavy quail
ity; In all Sizes Regular 19c. n
value: tomorrow. pair, at. &c.
Ladies' All-wool Golf Gloves, in white
and few assorted colors. All sizes in
the lot. Regular Csc. value, to- nn.
morrow, pair, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS W..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-09
Construction and Cost.

The chief engineer, in executive session
with the supervising, consulting and dis
trict engineers and experts. discussed the
broad principles Of construction and cost,
and the relations which the coordinate
branches of the service bear to each other.
AT the afternoon meeting of the hydrogra-
pliers the chief engineer spoke of the bu-
reau of forestry and called attention to the
intimate relations it's work bears to that of
the survey. Computer Hoyt discussed the
work of the computing section.
The committee on cement and concrete
took up the subject of the materials which
enter so largely into the construction of
the governments great dams and head
works. An interesting feature of the dis
cussion was a description of the cement
mill erected by the government to manu-
facture 100000 barrels of cement for the
Roosevelt dam in Arizona, which is to be
one the highest dams in the world
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-09
soc. and SOC. OilclOth,
Csc. Yard.

The price is reduced through no
fault of the Oilcloth-we are bent
upon clearance-that's all.
A, 50, Ga and "a widths of
extra heavy grade Floor Oilclotll,
in variety of the most desirable
patterns shown this season.
The best quality manufactured,
tomorrow at csc. per square yard,
instead of 800. and soc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-09

water. OF the lands which have been irri-
gated in the west fully one-eighth have
been sc. damaged by alkali that their culti-
walton IS no longer profitable.
In order to overcome this loss in lands
to be irrigated by the reclamation service
studies being made of the alkali q,les-
ton upon the lands which are to be irri-
gated in order to determine just how much
drainage will be necessary to prevent loss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-09
So and So Pictures, csc

We've grouped all the remain
ders of Framed Pictures that sod
at $500 to $3.oo-and marked
them at o8c. to close out.
A good selection of subjects in
the collection, with veneer and
gold gilt holdings.
It's a fine opportunity to secure
a picture or two for the home at
trif1ing cost. @asl7i .,5,.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-09
Our Sale of Skirts at SIS

This sale Of High grade Walking Skirts SIS again to
demonstrate the Godenberg policy of offering only staple and de
sable Skirts plain colors, black blue and
brown prices that make other stores efforts futile.
The fact that all the Skirts sale the desirable plain
colos which Wans-and DID, styles
mixed fabrics-makes the offering all the more important
Materials Of Imported clearinghouse, Boadcots, also
Twiled Broadcoh Ghevots Panne Chevios and Vicunas
They beautifully made Some with a7 cores killed
bottom others with high knife plating knee deep all around 9th
with clusters OF kits; all eaormade, and variety
designs.
blue black and brown all Sizes lengths and
Waistband
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-09
Mem S $1, $3.50
q So Shirts, &c..

The sensible custom OF wearing soft bosom shirts all the
round the wonderful of this sale
figures in all
washable
cuff andcu attached
at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-09
Regular Csc.
Neckwear, 16c.

200 dozen Ladies Plouen and
Point Gaz Lace Collars, in white,
Arabian and butter color. Large,
full-size sort, that sell regularly
at 25c., offered tomorrow at 1oc.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1905-04-08
ARB0R DAY PROCLAMATION.

Obcaientlyto established custom
and convinced of the wisdom of set
tingapart one day in spring for the
planting of tree& and shrubs and
the identifying q treoless spaces
with those forest grawths that shall
come to mean spree ing branches
and refreshing shade, L do desig-
nate Friday, April 21'5t, as Arbor
Day for the State of North Dakota;
and [ recommend and urge that
that day be made adayo Of rest from
ordinary ayocations. upon which
the people Of the state shall unite
in the adornment Of their homes,
schools and public places byrlant-
ing those trees and shrubs that
shall return natures blessings OF
beauty, symmetry and comfort to
this and coming generations. In
the schools of the State, let suita-
Bile exercises be held. teaching the
wisdom and special necessities OF
the culture and care of trees in our
own State; let the grounds about
our public Institutions be adorned
with forest growths that i'll the
passing years shall be a continuing
source of benefit and delight. Let
our people unite in an observance OF
this day that shall earn the great
full praise Of coming generations.
Given under my hand and the
Great Seal Of the State at the Cap
itol at Bismarck, this oath day Of
March, 1905.
By TIE GOVERNOR. L. Y. SARLES,
d. f. PORTER, Governor.
Secretary of State.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1905-04-08

The following was enacted by
the last session Of the legislature.
relating to the unlawful disposal
of personal property without pay
ing the taxes. The measure con
tanned an emergency clause and is
now a law. The following is the
law in full:
Section l. Any person who
shall remove from the state or dis
pose Of any personal property that
has been assessed for the purpose
Of taxation, while such person shall
be owing any personal property
taxes within the state, shall be
deemed guilty Of a misdemeanor;
provided, such property be SO re-
moved or disposed Of with the i'm
tention of avoiding the payment of
personal property taxes.
Section 2 Emergency.
49, Nit#TrH.gr fsjSgScmEy1HEE
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1905-04-08

The annual conventional the
enforcement league was held in
Fargo recently, and the Forum in
comment says: "Those who criti-
cised the small attendance Of Far
gocitizens at the convention should
take into account (since we have
the street cars) that enforcement
is not a serious problem here. The
next convention might be held in
section where the fight is on"
Thank Heaven! We have at
last found a convention that Fargo
want. The millennium must
be on. Go, thou to someplace that
is not SO Holy as I!
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1905-04-08

A number Of new settlers have
already arrived in this county this
spring and are preparing to put
out a crop. In this state, the same
as any where else, it takes hard
work and a certain amount Of stick
tuitiveness to produce the bounti-
full harvest which this soil is able
to produce, and with proper Guilt
walton, will produce. The new set
tier should not come here with the
idea that he won't have to work.
and all that is necessary is to SET
around the the town and wait fol
the land to bring forth the harvest.
Those days have gone by and what
Dakota needs more Of today is
the class Of men who are farmers
in the truest sense Of the word.
Farming today is a profession, one
of the most honorable and the
most Independent in the land. The
state has furnished a school where
the student may learn the art OF
farming and we are glad to note
that they 7 taking advantage OF
this opportunity to become far
miers. From what we have seen
Of the farming operations i'll this
county we have as good class OF
farmers as can be found in the
state any where. There was a time
when slipshod methods Of farming
was INDUCED in, but we are happi-
ly past that period. The country
is settling up with a class Of men
who want a home and are working
with that end in view. A few more
years and the free government land
will be Of the past and the secur-
ing of a free one hundred and sixty
acres Of land on the broad pro.
ductive prairies of North Dakota
will not be SO easy as now.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1905-04-08

Tuesday was a bad day for prai-
RE fires and several was noted to
the east and west Of Washburn,
and across the river in Oliver a
bad one was noted and with the
heavy wind a large strip Of coutry
was burned over. It is too bad
that these fires occur, due in many
instances to rank c~arelessness. 1t
takes several years for the prairie
that has been burned over to pro-
duce the heavy growth of vegeta-
ton with which it was once cover
ed. Beyond the burning Of some
hay which was left out in the field.
we have not learned Of any other
loss caused by the fire, Farmers,
as a rule, have their property we'll
protected, bllt at this time of the
year the guards are liable to be-
come covered up with hay and
other refuse and thereby afording
means for the fire to gain an en-
trance. These things should be
looked after, especially il q season
like the present one As the
country becomes more settled up
and more breaking done the dam
gers from prairies will be- greatly
lessened and with. extra precaution
during the season Of fires they
would be a thing Of the past. /!
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1905-04-08

Spring is here, is noted in nearly
every state exchange, and seeding
seems to be general all over the
state. In portions Of Mclean
county nearly three-fourths of the
seeding is completed and the far
mers ere engaged in breaking for
flax. This is an early season and
the harvest should be an early one.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1905-04-08

The excitement regarding the
new libel law seems to have sub
sided. The press boys are proba-
bly, waiting for the other fellow to
run up against the law, and then
watch the effect.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1905-04-08

Now that the sun spots have dis
appeared the weather prophets will
have to look up some other cause
for the present condition of things.
1t is remarkable, though. how close
some Of the prophets come to the
real weather and then miss it.