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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-18
THE SIMPLE LIFE
WAYS THAT ARE PLEASANT AND PATHS
THAT ARE PEACE.

1t is the simple life that gives length OF days
serenity of mind and body and tranquility of soul.
Simple hopes and ambitions, bounded by the de-
sire to do good ones neghbors, simple pleasures
habits food and drink.
Men die long before their time because hey try
to crowd too much into their expert they
climb too high and fall too hard. oman
writes of the good that simple diet has done her
81 have been using Grape-Nuts for about sis
months. / began rather sparingly until acquired
such liking for it that for the last three months
I have depended upon 1t almost entirely for my
diet eating nothing else whatever. but Grape Nuts
for breakfast aud supper, and believe could cal
1t for dinner with fruit and be satisfied without
other food, and feel much better and have more
strength to DO my Homework.
'.when began the of Grape Nuts was thin
and weak, my muscles were so soft that was no,
able to do any work. l weighed only 10S pounds
Nothing that ate did any good. was going
down hill rapidly, was nervous and miserable, with
no ambition for anything. NY condition improved
rapidly after / began to eat Grape-Nuts food i,
made me feel like a new woman; my muscles got
solid. my figure rounded out. my weight increased
to 1876 pounds in a few weeks, my nerves grew
steady and my mind better aud clearer. Ny friends
tell me they haven't seen me look well fof
years.
81 consider Grape-Nuts the best food on the
market, and shall never 60 back to meats and
white bread again. Name given by Postum Co..
Battle Greek. Mich.
There's reason.
Look in each pkg. for the little book. '1rhe Road
to MELVILLE. (" Il
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-18
Funeral of Martin Altschuh.

Funeral services were held over the re-
mains of Mr. Martin Altschuh at the family
residence, 1547 9th street. Thursday after
noon. There was a large attendance of
friends including many members of the
Washington Saengerbund, of which he was
one of the oldest active members. Religious
services were conducted by Rev. DR.. Clark
of Hamline NJ e. Church, and at their con-
ciusion the remains were removed to Rock
Creek cemetery for interment. where fu-
neral dirges were rendered by the Wash
ington Saengerbund.
Mr. Altsehuh was che OF the oldest en-
ployes of the engineer office of the War De-
partment. He was an expert photographer
and had been employed in that capacity at
the War Department from October 1864, to
the day of his death. He was born in
Schweigen, -Palatinate. in March.
1884, and came to this country at the age
of seventeen. re worked at his trade of
photographer in Philadelphia and other
northern cities. and also in Richmond, Va,
where he married. His wife died three
years ago. He is survived by a daughter,
Mrs Ernst Schmid, and three ,grandchil-
dren, Martin, Eta and William Schmid
and also by a sister, who resides in Phila-
delphia. Mr.. Altschuh, became >an active
member of the Washington Saengerbund in
February 1869, and was efected to honorary
membership in April 1902 In his younger
years he was an active member of several
Turner societies, aud was an able and en-
ergetic instructor Ia gymnastics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-18
CANDIDATES IN FIELD
Campaign for Presidency of
D. A. R. Congress-.
TWO IDEAS PROMINENT
RESIDENCE OF CHIEF OFFICER
MATTER OF DISCUSSION.
Mrs. sternberg and Mrs. Lippitt Put
Forward by Their Friends
The Issue Joined.
TWO IDEAS PROMINENT

AS a result of the informal state regents
conference held recently at D. A. r. head
quarters in Washington announcement has
been made to the chapter regents through
out the county that the names of Mrs.
George NJ Sternberg, ex-vice president
general and now chairman of the ways
and means committee for raising funds for
the memorial continental hall. and Mrs
Charles Warren Lippitt, state regent OF
Rhode Island. will be presented to the
fourteenth continental congress as nomi-
nees for the office of president general to
succeed Mrs. Charles Warren Fairbanks.
wife of the Vice President of the United
States, whose term expires in April next.
1t Is recognized that two ideas exist in the
society regarding the residence of the
president general. Some believe that wo-
man familiar with the work of the society
and the duties of the Office can satfsfac-
torily fill thes position. even though she
resides elsewhere while others believe that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-18
NATIONAL MUSEUM LECTURES.
They Will Be Free and Will Be Given
Saturday Afternoons

Beginning this afternoon there will be
a series of lectures held at the lecture hall
of the National Museum. every Saturday
afternoon being set aside for this pro-
gram The lectures will be free they will
be Illustrated and will be given under the
auspices of the Washington Biological So
ciety. They will begin promptly at 400
O'Clock, and the following program will be
followed:
Saturday, March 1S-"Diatoms. the Jew
els of the Plant World" by Dr. Albert
Mann. 80.
DIR. L. o. Howard. +
Saturday, April 1-"Forest Insects and
Their Destructive Work by DR.. A. D.
Hopkins.
Saturday, April S-'Beneficial Bacteria, y
by DIR. George T. Moore
Saturday, April 15-"Bruno. the Black
Bear: Strange Story of the NORTH
| Woods" by Mr.. William Lyman Under
saturday. April 22-"The Life of a
| Whale" by Dr. F. w. True.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-18
Boyd's and Vicinity.
Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star
aKJ Nra,1tr- ~

Special Correspondence OF The Evening Star
BOYD'S. Nd, March II, 1905.
Intelligence reached here last night of the
death OF Mrs. Greenbury Griffith In Wash
ington. at the home of Mr.. c. L. Tschiffeiy.
She was in her twenty-fifth year. Her
husband and one child survive her. She
was daughter of Mr. William B. Tschif-
feiy of Darnestown. Her remains were
brought to Darnestown this evening and
will be inferred tomorrow at o. clock.
The remains of Mrs. Agnes Poole, widow
OF the late w. w. Poole of Poolesville. who
died In the Springfield Sanitarium at Sykes
vile, Howard county. Tuesday. were In
TERED yesterday afternoon In the Monocacy
cemetery at Beallsyille. In the presence OF
a very large crowd of friends and relatives.
The condition Of e. d. Lewis. postmaster
here, who has been very i'll. Is somewhat
better.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-18
THE SOCIAL WORLD.

N(VhshfdCu iltii aS-.P
journed to meet with Mrs. vierbuchen Fri.
day evening, March 81.
Gen. and Mrs. John Moore have gone to
Annapolis to stay week.
Thursday dance was given at Aeher's
Hall, which was beautifully decorated with
pervision of Mr.. Harry Bergman. assisted
by Messrs. George Duehring and William
Hotel. The arrangements were in charge
Of Mr.. Edward Ockershausen. who, as
many congratulations throughout the
evening. The floor committee consisted of
Mr.. Harry Gentner, chairman. and
Messrs. Spainer and Acher. During inter-
mission those present were entertained by a
quartet. consisting of Mcssrs. Hammeriy.
Collins, Davis and Roiier. A violin SOLO
by Mr.. Gustave Prospect was followed by a
vocal solo by Mr.. Harry Bergman, with
Mrs. Acher assisting at the piano. and a
duet by Misses Sangston and Curren.
Dancing lasted until midnight. Refresh
ments were served. Those present were
Misses Hart, Sangston. Hollinger, Lawton,
Ockershausen. Garner, Wall. Topey
Thurston, La Barre, and Messrs. Hotel,
Gentner, Fred Duehring, Hammeriy,
George Duehrlng. Hoffman. Collins, Bar
rick, Acher Rodier. Vo.gesberger. Pros
peri, Spainer, Bergman, Ockershausen and
brennan.
On ST. Patrick's day Mr. and Mrs. w. 5.
Crawford who reside at Cedar Croft.
brentwood Md. were given a genuine St
Patrick's surprise party by the D xie Bunch
Tsuchre Club.
This 18th of March being the twentieth
anniversary of their wedding. entirely I'M
known or suspected by them. the CLUB or
which they are members. decided to give
them a surprise. In the evening they APP
peared at their door bedecked in green rib
bons in symbol of the day with ousng
cheers In the midst of the fun and con-
fusion a large box was brought in and
opened. displaying beautiful set of china,
q remembrance of their wedding anniVer-
sary from the club After euchre was
played and prizes distributed the guests
repaired to the dining room. During the
remainder of the evening music, dancing
and singing were enjoyed by the happy
party. When the last car was near and
with hurried good-byes and well wishes to
the surprised party the Dixie Bunch board
ed the car and with final cheer disap-
peared. The club consists of the following
members, all of whom were present: Mr..
and Mrs. w. Conradis, Mr.. and Mrs. H. T..
Burgess, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Daw. Mr. and
Mrs. Hama cher, Mr.. and Mrs E. Denni-
son, Mr.. and Mrs G. Rupert, Mr.. and
Mrs. Edw. Rupert, Mr.. and Mrs. r. Bentz-
Ter, the Misses Effie and Aggie Wagner,
Elizabeth Burgess, Ellie and Jessie Craw-
ford. Mr.. Emmett Barnard Mr.. Eugene
Burgess and Mr.. Robert Crawford.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-18
HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS.
Splendid Concert at Convention Hall
Last Night.

The concert chorus at Convention Hall
last evening by 400 pupils of the Wash
ington high schools and 100 normal school
students, under the direction of Mr.. Sgd
ney Lloyd Wrightson, musical director, was
listened to with marked interest by a good
sized audience of friends of the schools. The
chorus work was exceptionally fine, re-
flecting great credit upon both Mr.. Wright
son and Miss Alys Bentley, the latter oe.
ing the painstaking directress Of music in
the public schools.
The program opened auspiciously wish
Mendelssohn's Hear My Prayer" which
is being rehearsed for the forthcoming con-
cert of the Washington Choral Society. A
number of the men in the chorus of the
society contributed to the work by taa
high school students last night to give
that body and strength which the younger
voices lacked. Interest centered in the
soloist. Mile. Harden-Hickey, young
singer newcome from Paris, who made her
first public appearance here on this occa-
sion. Her solo, in this Hear My Prayer
as well as her other solo for the "Hugue-
nots" was most acceptably rendered. She
has voice of great range and carrying
quality She sang with dash and good
enuncia ton. Her reception was cordial.
Miss Sallie Mason and Mrs. Frank By
ram were the accompanies.
The choral numbers were the Evening
Hymn" by Rheinberger; Schuberts En-
King" Handlers Largo" de Koven's 20
MILO Carita;' the Pilgrims Chorus from
"Tannhauser," and the national hymn
America"
They were given with a freshness and
harmony that evidenced careful training ir
the observance of time and expression.
Altogether the program was very pre-
tentious one, and the work of the young
people was surprising to their friends wh1
were most cordial and enthusiastic in rec
ognizing their splendid effort. Mr. Wright
son. was the recipient of an ovation at the
conclusion of many of the numbers. This
is his first year in Washington as a per-
manent resident, and the effect of his di-
rectfon was evident in the harmonious
blending of the Young voices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-18
Rhode Island State Regent.

Island D. A. r. and as president of the
siderable experience as an executive officer.
while her position wife of former
Rhode Island governor has made her IA
miiar with the duties and exactions of off,
ciaI life. She has a magnificent home in
Providence, and another in Newport. r. l.,
where she entertainS extensively, although
she seldom allows her social life to interfere
with her duties to the D. A. R., and during
her four years as state regent of Rhode
Island she has attended with marked regu-
larity the meetings of the national board
each month in Washington. In her the ad-
vocates of the non-residence idea have
they contend, and 1t is generally conceded
an ideal candidate, and if this idea is ever
to prevail she will, it is predicted. be elect
! ed this year. From unofficial sources, how
| ever. it is learned that twenty state regents
are already openly pledged for Mrs. Stern
berg, while more are supporting her can
didacy, although they come uupledged to
the congress, all of them being irrevocably
committed to the idea that the president
general must make her home, during her
term of Office. in Washington. The test vote
on the first ballot will be a friendly one
! agreed between tkem and their supporters
that whichever proves to be the weaker on
| the first ballot will withdraw at once and
| turn her whole support to the other. No
| fear is expressed by the administration
supporters as to the outcome of the test
vote, for, while 1t is known that there will
| probably be two other candidates nominated
| from the floor, the friends of the present adj
ministration, represented in the united
strength of these two official nominees, con-
| troll a good, substantial majority of the
continental congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-18
Capt. sewen toqLecture.

Captain John S. Sewellelthe engineer Of
fcer in charge of the extensive improve
ments at Washington barracks, has ac-
cepted an invitation to deliver an address
at Yale University on thet27th instant. on
the subject of the construction of fireproof
buildings. Captain Sewell built the new
government printing effiee<and is now SUI
perintending the construction of the army
war college and the moder barracks build
ings at Washington barracks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-18
Washington Residence Idea.

Mrs George M. Sternberg wife of Cen
eral Sternberg, ex-surgeon general OF the
United States army, the nominee of those
favoring the Washington. residence idea,
has. 1T is urged by her supporters, great
advantage over Mrs. Lippitt in several re-
SpectS. Being a much older woman than
Mrs. Lippitt she has acquired what the
years only can bring-experience, and in
this wide experience she Las developed an
almost phenomenal executive and business
ability that makes her, it is contended, pre-
eminently suited to assume the reinS of
authority at this time in the life of the
Getty. With 100000 already invested in
Memorial Continental Hall and $250,GO0
more to be expended on it in the coming
two years, 1t is felt that whatever other
qualifications the new president general has
or lacks she must be a woman who has
been associated with the work in the past
and is familiar with it's details and intrica-
cies, and is capable of taking up the work
just where Mrs. Fairbanks lays it down
next month and, without break or tempo.
Tary halt even. carrying out the project to
successful completion.
AS Mrs. Sternberg a member of the
committee which selected the site upon
which the building is being erected, was
on the architectural committee which con-
Quoted the prize competition and finally
selected the plans. and ever since has been
a member of the building committee, which
has direct charge of the erection OF the
hall, 1t is felt by her supporters that, with
out Disagreement to the qualities of any
of the other candidates, she Is peculiarly
fitted to be elected as the next president
general
An unusual added qualification for her
election Is found in the fact that her hus-
band. General Sternberg. has for many
years been a member of the advisory board
of gentlemen to whom the society has look
ed for advice and counsel In times of need.
AS he has generously given of his time
and thought and ability 1t Is felt that his
interest and advice. SO freely sought highly
valued and freely given in the past, would
ciety were Mrs. Sternberg its official head.
1t was through General Sternberg, too,
while he was active surgeon general OF the
army during the Spanish war, that the so
ciety was given the opportunity for relief
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-13
BATTLE HOUSE AT MOBILE
 IS DESTROYED BY FIRE
Many of the guests made their escape

Many of the guests made their escape clad only in night apparel and one man, a drummer, appeared entirely minus anything in the way of cover ing. One chambermaid became so frightened that it was necessary to re- move her by sheer strength.
 As soon as 1t was discovered that there was no hope of saving the Battle House strenuous efforts were made to insure the safety of adjoining build ings and several streams of water were directed to them.
 At 2:so o'clock this (Monday) morn- ing the flames have not been subdued. The Commercial Hotel, on Royal Street, adjoining the Battle House, Is threaten ed. Many of the Battle Houses guests escaped to this hotel when the alarm was first announced. leaving their baggage In the ill-fated build ing.
 The fire department also fears that the flames may extend eastward.
 William Wizard. proprietor of the Battle House. estimates his loss at something like s25O,OOO. of which about half is covered by insurance.
 Otto Lachmund of Clinton. Iowa, was the first guest to discover the fire. He was enroute to campeche and while lying in his bed in room S2s he smelled smoke. He walked into the hall and in a locker saw an incipient blaze. He gave the alarm to others on the same floor.
 R. C. Schribble. travelling man. was first to reach the ground floor. in pa jamas. He, with other transients, lost all of their effects.
 The Western Union was besieged until a nearly hour this morning by travelling men who were wiring their houses for funds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-13
nrnncheater CInth N1nrILet.

Manchester. Feb. 12.-The cloth mar ket maintains a heavy tone. The In- dian inquiry last week was brisk, es- pecially for shirtings and good busi- ness resulted, although makers order lists are usually heavy. There was an occasional disinclination to accept new business at current rates, owing to the fact that manufacturers are engaged far ahead. There was a small trade in China staples at full rates. The smaller eastern and South American markets were ready buyers for near delivery, but such orders were difficult to negotiate. There was fair busi- ness in finishing cloths, the bulk being for midsummer delivery. Producers hold out for higher rates in view of the recent advance in raw cotton. The trade for yarns of most descriptions was good and full rates were obtained generally. There was a good weeks business in American cops, the stocks of which are completed considerably and the prices demanded were firm.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-13
CONGRESS- WORK.
What will be Done by the I've Houses
 Thia Week.

E&WW4G9
 This Week.
 Washington, Feb. 12.--The attention of the senate during the present week will be divided between tho Swayne impeachment trial and the appropri- ation bills. The trial will be taken up each day at o'clock and will continue to receive attention until o'clock. Be- fore and after the period between those hours the appropriation bills wlll be considered. The agricultural bilE is still under discussion and as soon as 1t is disposed of the bill making appropri- ations for the District of Columbia will be taken up, to be followed by the dip- lomatio and consular bill.
 The naval appropriation bill will be taken up by the house on Monday as soon as legislation for the District of Columbia has been disposed of The naval bill is usually a subject of long debate. and the bill this year will be attacked on several grounds There will be a general discussion as to the naval policy, and issue is to be taken with the commission in its pro- vision for new ships. The topic of ar- nor plate contracts is to fill It's acc customed place on the program, while submarine boats and torpedo boats are to form the basis of offensive and de- fensive argument. The best estimate that can be made is that at least four days will be consumed in getting leg islative action on this bill in the house. It is to be followed Immediately by the river and harbor bill which has been on the calendar for some days and us- ually occupies several days once 1t is taken up. Should the decks be cleared at any time, the proposed legislation on the Panama canal project, which is the continuing order, will be discussed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-13
AT WARSAW.
Chief of Police Thinks That the Worst
 fg Over.

Chief of Police Thinks That the Worst
 Warsaw. Feb. 12-Baron Von Nol- kenl, chief of police of Warsaw, who had just returned from a conference with Governor General Tchertkoff of the province of Warsaw. today gave the Associated Press the following de- tails regarding the state of affairs in this district:
 "The strike continues in all of the big factories. Tomorrow the manu- lecturers are coming to me to discuss the situation, and Tuesday I purpose seeing some representatives of the strikers.
 Unless the strikers return to work the police will expel all those living outside of the Warsaw district. If they will not work they must go home The men have no money and it seems impossible that the strike can continue much longer Our task is one of great difficulty. We are not fighting an economic, but a political movement, having its origin in St. Petersburg.
 '"The worst troubles, however, are probably over. Small disturbances may break out here and there, but not on such a scale as the earlier riots here"
 Private telegrams received from Dombrova say that all the factories there are closed. Thirty thousand wagon loads of ore are standing on the railway tracks and the entire freight traffic of the Vistula line must be sus- pended unless the wagons are moved.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-13
LOSSESrROM IgEvEATHER E Ele%cnts Causing Trouble
 and Danger. DAMAGES TO RAILROADS Temperature in Oklahoma
 Below Zero. Several Deaths From Exposure Re- ported and Range stock Will Suf-
 fer SevereIy-Ice Floes in
 Ohio River.

Mobile. Ala. Feb. 12.-The heavy rains of the past week are beginning to make themselves felt in the inter ruption to traffic on the railroads en- tering Mobile. About ten inches have fallen here in the past nine days. Three and a half inches fell yesterday. The sun came out this evening. but to- night the rain is falling again. The wreck at De Soto, Miss, yesterday was due to the heavy rain, and advices are that the Mobile and Ohio Railroad bridge over the Chickasahay River Is endangered by the flood in that river, Superintendent of Transportation MI. W. Clarke. announces tonight that the washout at De Soto has been closed and all trains will run on schedule time tomorrow.
 At Hattiesburg, Miss. many houses close to the river are cut off by water and unless the present rise of Leaf River Is checked by morning a large part of the Third and Fourth Wards will be covered, so that people will be able to reach their houses only by skins. The river rose fourteen inches in twelve hours up to noon today.
 The Chickakashay River .s a mile wide at Zuba, Miss. and rising slowly Four feet will put it as high as in 1900
 The Mobile. Jackson ana Kansas Clty road is so badly handicapped by wash outs that all passenger and freight service has ben abandoned from Laurel Miss. to Mobile. Several washouts have occurred between Mclean and Beaumont. and the Pascagonia River has risen eighteen inches in the past twenty-four hours. and is still rising.
 An official of the road who arrived in the city tonight from a trip aver the line stated that if the rain continued the road will be in a dangerous con dition, and it will delay all travel for some time.