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Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1905-12-01
A PROMINENT CONVERT.


One of the features of the Otter Tail
County Convention was the presence of
ex-senator Hompe, who came to the
convention, as, he said, as, spectator
but who, at the close of the afternoon
session, said he had seen enough to
convince him that the Prohibitionists
saloon and that he would do all in his
power to aid u.s.
Mr.. Hompe has served several terms
in the Legislature, having been elected as
a Republican. He was chairman of the
appropriations committee of the Lower
House in 1888, when he introduced a bill
to submit prohibitory constitutional
amendment and forced the liquor in
t tere ads by their own confession to spend
$50, 900 to get members of the Lower
up for passage. He was afterward sent
to the Senate. He has been a power in
politics in upper Minnesota, and is still
in the prime of life.
please find enclosed $500 in response
to your last call for contributions to the
Free Circulation Fund. Backbone has
the most Individuality. of any paper I
know Of" A. ]. MCGUIRE, Grand Rapids,
MINI.
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1905-12-01
BACKBONE

| Clarence Wedge, president of the state
sickness from attending the society's an
nual meeting. His annual address which
was read, was full of valuable sugges--
and the proprietor of the Wedge Nursery
at Albert Lea, which is regularly adVer-
tised in Backbone.
National President Lillian M. Stevens
read letters at the National w. c. T. U.
Convention from Secretary of War Taft,
going to show that army officers as a
rule claim. there is more drunkenness
has been abolished than before, but she
insisted that no statistics had been COM
piled to support their position.
J.. D; Engles manager for the North
Seen engaged as Of the P ros
hibition party in Hennepin county. This
is the first gun in the Hennepin legis-
atlve campaign wniG ~ VII pc Ia i heay
the efficient chairman of the County
Committee. He is brainy and tactful.
Friends, we need your appreciation. We
need your sympathy We Wen need ED your I'm IN
night, we. need your prayers. Citizens
of our beloved country, where we need
you first, where we need you last and
where we need you the most is next No
vember at every election casting your
votes and right sentiments in the bal
lot box for Prohibition.-Ellio A. Aan-
Augsburg Seminary, Minneapolis, Nov.
j. B. Ham, the remarkably successful
Prohibition paper subscription worker,
who secured over 1000 new and renewal
subscriptions to the Indianapolis Phalanx
in 1904 has accepted a similar position
with the California Voice While speak
raisers are consecratng their talents to
the Prohibition fight, may the Lord raise
up an army to secure subscriptions for
our papers. There is no class OF workers
more greatly needed.
McClure's for December in an article
Folk the Story of Little Leaven in
a Great Commonwealth, says: THE
railroads announce thai after a SUMNER
business of the local street-cars Of st.
Louis, Kansas City and st. Joseph has
increased twenty-five per cent and the
increased remarkably, while the number
of arrests in the three cities where sta
tistics are available has decreased twenty
per cent and the Sunday arrests forty
per cent.
the Chicago Typographical Union. This
was the first strictly temperance occa-
sion of the kind announced by any trade
union since President Gompers, in his
annual address before the American Fed
GRAFTON of Labor convention at Pittsburg,
urged that trade UNIONS segregate from ON
meeting halls be transferred from build
ings with a saloon annex to public build
ings where there are no saloons. He also
advocated temperance among Union men
for the good of the cause.
Eight out of twenty-one colleges dom
inantly prohibition reports President
Colvin of the National intercollegiate Pro-
hibition Association who has just re-
the far west He supervised the great
est oratorical contest ever held on the
Pacific coast, visited twenty-one colleges
and spoke sixty times. In Oregon he
not rThn 6
ing law with the express purpose of
equipping themselves to fight the saloon
through the enactment and enforcement
of law. Practically every college will
hold Prohibition oratorical contest, the
winner of which will represent his college
at the State Contest
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1905-12-01

Dr. Eaton preached in Wesley M. E.
Church, Minneapolis, Sunday morning the
3rd inst. and at the Hennepin Ave. M.
are spoke of by those who heard them
as of great power. He also spoke to
young men in the afternoon at the Y.
M. C. A. and some twelve or fourteen ex-
pressed their purpose to enter upon a
Christian life.
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1905-12-01
MINISTER'S HONOR EATON AND
SCANLON.

The Minneapolis Ministerial ALI
ance, undenominational, rendered a
luncheon to DR.. e. L. Eaton and
Prof Scanlon on Monday noon, the
4th inst. 1t took place in the First
Baptist Church parlors. A number
of prominent Prohibitiohists were
present by invitation. DR.. Riley pre-
sided. Speaking of the projected Min
isterial Prohibition Alliance move
ment, Dr. Eaton said in part:
1.-THE recent elections show that sa-
loonists cannot stand against an aroused
public conscience. Herrick, Republican
1.-The trade, and the Ohio Democratic
candidate for lieut.. governor are defeat
ed and both for the same reason. Berry
a Roosevelt plurality of half a million
votes year ago. Homer Castle told me
he never knew or heard so many things
but from God. The. Democrats, who first
nominated Berry, said to the .Prohibi--
tionists: You start the campaign first
h hnfb at nons b Yielded When ease
was making that first speech, the thought
came to him, You know about placing
state funds in :, certain banks IN return ne
holders. Tell itn He told it and the
next morning the state was in a volcano:
1t is a l1e,' the politicians screamed, ana
the pistol shot of the Allegheny bank
clerk and the note he left proved it was
the truth. The saloon is braggart and
buffer. 1t cannot stand in an open
fight. 1t cannot deliver the goods. Let
the church and ministry line up against
it,"
Prof Scanlon, being introduced said
he was in the temperance field for
the Presbyterian church. The work
had been put on a par with the
other great movements of the church.
"a colored field agent has been put into
the south and DR.. Fulton, pastor of Cen
trail Presbyterian. church, ST.. Paul, has
that position and will enter up
on his duties as field secretary Jan. LIST:
Literature has been issued in several
languages. Headquarters have been
opened at Pittsburg. An immense CORE
spondence is being carried on. The work
is nonpolitical Our platform is total
abstinence and prohibition. We are try
ing to bring the church up to her own
colors.'
DR.. Fulton, being introduced, said he
had never voted the Prohibition ticket
but might yet do so. There was quite a
volley Of amens from others than Method
lists. He urged the practical value of
brave words by tongue and pen in arous-
ing sentiment against the saloon. 1t is
believed that, as a result of this meeting,
the several UNCONVENTIONAL bodies of pas
tors represented in the Alliance will take
steps looking to a more aggressive move
ment against the saloon.
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1905-12-01
"Dr. Rolander's
Swedish Cough BaIsam.

is the best remedy I have ever used in
my family for Coughs, Colds and La
Grippe. 1t is pleasant to take, does it's
work very quickly, and 1 can heartily rec
omend it," J. German, $40 Prescott St.
St. Paul. MINI.
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1905-12-01

1T enclose $1.00 to aid in temperance
work. l wish 1 could afford to make it
$500. May the Lord grant you success
in your work'-Mrs. S. H. Laidlaw, Lake
Crystal, MINI.
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1905-12-01
SEWING MACHINES.

Singer, White, Wheeler & Wilson's at
$3.50. Drop Heads, 5000. Buy direct
and save agents profits.
w. F. EIwess,
80 West 7th St., st. Paul.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-20
Longevity and Immortality.

That the future life Is not and cannot be
radically different from the present life, and
that the latter has an important bearing
upon the former. seemed to be the import
Of Mr.. Hyland c. Kinks argument on the
above subject at the Secular League yes
terday afternoon.
1.-The biblical attitude as to the length OF
a mans days." the speaker said 'is not al
ways the same. The Goth Psalm fixes the
period at threescore years and ten; the
third verse Of the sixth chapter Of Genesis
sets the limit in these words: And the
Lord said, My Spirit shall not always strive
with man. for that he also Is flesh, yet his
days shall be an hundred and twenty
years. while Jesus, the son of Sirach, in
the ninth verse of the eighteenth chapter
OF Ecclesiastfcus. says: The number OF
q mans days are at the most an hundred
years."
The causes Of longevity as illustrated by
numerous examples were discussed, the
speaker drawing the conclusion that while
existence for century or more, where the
closing stage ia marked by all the signs OF
Increasing senilfty, affords no positive proof
Of physical immortality, yet when taken in
connection with all the facts which life at
fords 1t Is seen to be q practical step in
that direction For it will be found that
the same principles by which we live CEN
fury, a year or day might enable US to
live for an indefinitely long period II we
only understood those principles and had
the determination to enforce them"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-20
FRED B. SMITHS ADDRESS.
Makes Appeal Against the Use Of In
toxicantal


Mr. Fred B. Smith addressed big meet
ing held under the auspices OF the Young
Mems Christian Association at the Belasco
rheater yesterday afternoon He made a
strong appeal to young men to keep clear
of intoxicating liquor and shun profanity.
s. M. Woodward, president of the local as
ISOLATION, and several local clergymen oc-
cupied seats on the stage. Mr. Percy Fos-
ter led the music and special music num-
bers were furnished by the Daley quartet
of Philadelphia
In the course of his address Mr.. Smith
said:
Coming back here, after wandering over
eleven countries OF the globe. one OF the
things that struck me by comparison was
are coming to look upon religion as an
ordinary thing: but say to you, young
men Of Washington. that the one supreme
and wonderful thing is the love OF God.
as shown in the salvation of men. Some
men never know what home Is worth until
they leave It. They never know how rich
were the counsels Of their father until they
no longer receive them. Some never know
what their mothers voice means until II
ceases forever. And so some men, fear,
do not know the value of religion until they
60 out OF the world Christless. II you want
to go out of life Christless just go on drink
ing:
mo drunkard nor a man who sweafs can
ever get into Heaven. We cannot over
come these things; We need the power OF
Christ to help up. The man who rejects
Christ has no escape"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-20
Charged With Stealing Brass spigots

Samuel E. Banks, colored. was arraigned
before Judge Kimball in the Police Court
this morning, charged with the larceny of
twelve brass spigots from his employer,
Dennie j. Dunnigan. He was found guilty
and sentenced to sixty days In jail. For
some time Mr.. Dunnigan has been missing
these articles from the kegs in which they
are kept, and about $50 worth of property
has been taken. Upon complaint to the
police Policeman Adams of the first pre-
cinct station investigated the matter and
arrested Banks. When he found himself
in the hands of the police Banks admitted
taking some of the property, and he told
the officer where he had sold 1t.
Banks denied making any previous in
roads on his employers property when he
was In the Police Court today
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-20
STEALING CLOTHING CHARGED.
George Williams to Go to Jail for One
Year Less a DaY.

George Williams, colored, faced FIVE
charges of larceny In the Police Court this
morning, when he appeared before Judge
Kimball. The cases involved the larceny
of fifteen pairs of trousers and q fancy
vest from his employers. Swartz & Pelz-
man, the tanors at sos 7th street north
west. After hearing the evidence. Judge
Kimball imposed fines in the sum of S120,
in default OF which Williams will occupy
a cell in the District jail for one year
less day.
Williams began work for Swartz &
Pelzman about three weeks ago and ac-
cording to the investigation of Detectives
Pack and Warren, who were assigned to
the case he took out pair of trousers
with HIM every time he delivered a bundle
for some one else few days ago he
attempted to sell some new trousers on
the street and the information came to
the police. Williams was taken into Gus
tody on suspicion, and the fact of the lar
ceny from his employers resulted from the
Investigations. The missing property was
recovered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-20
CITY AND DISTRICT.

The tri-weekly meeting of the Trolley
Euchre Club was held at the home of Miss
May Wells, on c street southeast on Sat
urday evening. The prizes were won by
Miss Bessie Steinle and Mr.. John Barker.
Second honors went to Miss Maria Grogan
and Mr.. Edward Potter.
While working in the big sewer in Ar
mory Square yesterday morning about $3.50
o'clock George Thomas colored, thirty-five
years old. whose home is at 119 Reeves
court, received severe injury to his right
leg, a boiler having fallen upon It. When
taken to the Emergency Hospital the sur
geons found that his leg had been frac-
tured and 1t was necessary for him to re-
main there and receive treatment
James F. Loveless, thirty years old, was
removed to the Casualty Hospital from near
the union depot yesterday afternoon about
5 o'clock. His condition was such that he
knew nothing of his treatment until after
he had reached the hospital Then he re-
covered in a short time and was able to
go home.
An attempt was made last night to enter
the house of Francis Boyer. 723 I4th street
northwest. The attempt was made to enter
rear window by using u step-ladder Mrs
Boyer frightened off the intruders and they
left the ladder behind them.
Twelve quarts and twenty pints of milk
were taken from a wagon belonging to the
Standard Dairy Company this morning
The theft was committed about 6:30 o. clock
and the police were notified.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-20
Indian Association Meets.

There was a very large company present
at the annual meeting Of the Washington
Auxiliary of the National Indian Associa-
ton, held at the home of DR.. and Mrs A
G. Wilkinson, Friday. A social hour was
spent. from 8 to 4 pm, during which re-
freshments were served.
In the absence of the president the meet
ing was called to order by Mrs. Wilkinson
with a few appropriate remarks. Prayer
was offered by Rev. DR.. Winbiglo- OF the
First Baptist Church Of this city, followed
by reading of the annual report by the
recording secretary. Then came an adj
dress by DR.. Merrill E. Gates, who urged
the society to grasp the work before 1t
with renewed vigor.
Miss Alice Fletcher followed with a talk
which, by reason OF the years of work for
and her interest in the Indians. was OF
special interest.
The society is working this year for the
Yumas In Arizona, who have as their mis-
sionaries the Rev. Mr.. and Mrs. Lea.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-20
Demands a Jury Trial.

Rosie Thomas was arrested late last
evening at her home, go Sd street SOUTH
east. and two charges Will be placed
against her, one for keeping a disorderly
house and the other for running an UNI
licensed bar. When she was arraigned In
the Police Court this morning on both
charges she demanded a jury trial at the
advice of Attorney Peyton. her counsel.
The raid was carefully planned, and OFF,
the doors. while Officer Green OF the fourth
precinct invaded the house. He found sew
eral persons there, and found several bot
ties of beer and whisky, besides a quantity
marked bill sent in by the officer was
found in 1t. which. It was stated. had been
exchanged for liquor.
Rosie maintained that she only enter
tanned her friends with the liquor. and did
not sell IL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-20
HAD GAS TURNED ON.
Ezra Snoder Found in His Room
Almost Asphyxiated.

Ezra L. Snoder visited the bar room in
the Thyson House, on 7th street northwest.
where he boards. and remarked to the BAR
tender:
'sWell. am going up to sleep and never
wake up."
The remark was repeated to John Ness
lire. proprietor of the Thyson House. by the
bartender. and he rushed to the room
Snoder occupied. where he found Snoder
with the gas turned on and gas tube In
his mouth.
The man had not inhaled much gas and
was soon restored to consciousness. He
was locked up by Policeman Jack Of the
second precinct.
do you remember putting the gas tube
in your MOUTH was asked the old man,
when he tottered to the witness stand In
the Police Court this morning.
Yes. sir; but 1 guess my mind was af
fected." was the reply.
You had better go down to get straight
ened out. Ten days"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-20
EPwoRTH CHURCH REVIVAL.
Rev. Mr.. Light Of fredericksburg DC
cupied Pulpit Yesterday.

Rev. Mr.. Light Of fredericksburg o.
cupied Pulpit Yesterday.
The revival services being held at Ep.
worth Methodist Episcopal Church South
7th and A streets northeast, were con-
t:nued yesterday. Rev. j. H. Light OF
Fredericksburg, Va, who is assisting the
pastor Of the church, Rev. D. L. Blake
more, preached at both the morning and
night services with much eloquence
The career of Jacob was traced by Mr.
Light Mr.. Light declared real power over
men, the eternal power of manhood, comes
only from God. and not from the posses
sion of material wealth. When man has
seen God face to face, he has no reason
to fear anything any man. 1t means
something to see the face of God to have
the backing and Endorsement of God in his
life.
At the conclusion OF the sermon, both in
the morning and at night, a number OF
people went forward to the front of the
church as penitents. The revival, which
commenced last Sunday, is said to be one OF
the most successful ever held in Epworth
Church. The meetings are expected to
continue each night this week, except Sat-
urday, and will be preceded by a special
service in the basement of the church a..
be interested in the success of the revival
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-20
Schooner Almost Wrecked.

The two-masted schooner Richard Crom-
well, frequent visitor to this city with
cargoes of pine lumber aboard was lowed
into Norfolk yesterday, leaking badly and
in damaged condition. The Cromwell ran
into heavy gale on trip from New York
to Baltimore and was blown down the coast
at railroad speed under small canvas. In
trying to come In the mouth of the Chesa-
peake she stuck on the Isaac's shoal and
her and carried her across into deeper
water. Her crew found she was leaking
badly, and constant service at the pumps
was necessary to keep her afoat She will
discharge cargo at Norfolk and will repair
there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-20
Funeral of James Philip Wilson.

The funeral of James Philip Wilson took
place at IL O'Clock this morning from his
late residence, s11 North Carolina ave-
nue.. He was buried in the family vault
at the Congressional cemetery.
Mr.. Wilson was educated in this city
at the old Rittenhouse Academy, and in
1865 entered the U. S. Naval Academy at
Annapolis. Md. which he left at the end
or two years. not caring for that kind
of life. He was then employed as clerk
to the late Governor Alexander r. Shep-
herd, with whom he remained several
years.
He next became clerk to his father, Mr.
George r. Wilson. who was superintendent
at the Washington navy yard resigning
this position to go into the Pullman SER
vice, where he remained till his death.
Mr.; wilson's wife and one son, Mr.. Rob
ert Alfred Wilson. survive him His mar
ents and brothers and sisters also sur
vive him. He was ffty-five years old,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-20

At meeting of the officers of the United
States Historical Society yesterday at S2l
Sd street northwest, 1t was decided to nom
mate as honorary members Of the associa-
ton Capt. e. q. Kirk of California, Junior
vice commander Of the United Spanish War
Veterans. and Mrs. Mary Gednsy. president
of the Womens National Auxiliary to the
Spanish War Veterans.
The president OF the society, Maj. J. H.
Slime, reported that arrangements are al
ready being made for the celebration OF the
birthday OF Abraham Lincoln, which has
become an annual function Of the historical
society.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-20
Marine Band Concert.

The concert by the U. S. Marine Band at
the Columbia Theater last night was
greatly enjoyed by large audience. The
program presented by Director Santel-
mann was prepared with especial refer
ence to the capabilities of his force, and
each number was splendidly interpreted
The soloists were both from the band
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES B. Llewellyn, COR
netist. and Robert E.. Sue, fiutist. The
former played the "Cremonian Polka.
and the latter a fantasia from "Oheron."
Both were vigorously applauded. as, In
fact, was every number Of the program.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-20
WANTS WASHINGTON PASTOR.
Call by Church In Houston, Texas, De
clined by DR.. Allison.

Rev. DR.. Jno. Lee Allison. pastor OF Gun
ton-Temple Memorial Presbyterian Church,
18th and r streets northwest. announced
to his congregation yesterday that he had
received q unanimous invitation to the
First Church of Houston. Tex. but that
after careful consideration he could not
see his way clear to accept at present the
fiattering OFFER DR.. Allison In his remarks
based this conclusion on two facts-the
earnest request from his people here to
remain with them. and the fact that he
has been In this field but few months.
He was called last February from West
minister Church. Baltimore, Nd, where he
had a most successful passionate of eight
years.
DIR. Allison stated that the Houston field
was most inviting. having a membership
of 750, with church building costing
$125.OO0, in growing southern city and
among charming people. The invitation
carried with 1t salary almost double
that now received by DR.. Allison.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-20
Fined for pisorderly Conduct.

"You are charged with swearing and en-
gsging in dfsorderly conduct. What do you
say, guilty or not guilty?' read Clerk Har-
per in the Police Court today, to James
Kelly.
II was drunk, captain responded Kelly.
He was arrested on Saturday by Police
man Saunders Of the sixth precinct on
Pennsylvania avenue northwest.
IT was working on the railroad and was
hurt, Friday, capt; 1 came into the city
with SIT said Kelly.
How much have you now?'
"a few cents"
''That accounts for it. You can go down
for ten days"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-20

Guest Of Rev. Dr.. D. ]. stafford at st.
Patrick's Rectory.

Archbishop Riordan Of San Francisco,
who has been abroad for several months. is
In the city. guest of Rev. Dr. d. J, STAT
ford. at st. Patrick's rectory. During his
travels abroad the archbishop was for q
time in Rome. where he was accorded a
private audience with the pope. Arch
bishop Riordan was accompanied by his
brother, Rev. Daniel Riordan OF Chicago.
Owing to an indisposition Archbishop
Riordan has found 1t necessary to deny
himself to callers On the voyage to the
United States he contracted a severe cold.
and on that account his physician has in
sisted that he shall have absolute quiet