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The Grit-advocate., 1905-11-17
MINE CONGRESS
ANNUAL CONVENTION IN SES.
SION AT Ell PASO.
THE PRESIDENTS ADDRESS
Plea For Business Basis-Wants 4
Department Of Mining-Would es-
tablish a Permanent Home for the
Congress in Denver.

tdpliSh a permanent rome Tor inc
Congress in Denver.
Ell Paso, Textile first days ses.
sion of the American Mining Con
gress, which convened here Tuesday
in the eighth annual session, was de-
voted to preliminaries, welcoming ad-
dresses and committee meetings, with
the exception of the annual address OF
President ]. II. Richards of Boise.
Idaho. This was the real feature OF
plea to put the association on bust
ness basis and said the time had ar
rived when the organization must
cease existing on charity.
He said he believed Department
of Mines and Mining in the Presi-
dents cabinet would be "A great help
to miners. and said they were as
much entitled to paternal considera-
ton from the government as the
farmer. now looked after by the Agri-
cultural Department, or shipping in
terests, looked after by the Depart
ment of Commerce and Labor. He
called ridiculous the argument that
too unwieldy and said the President
could never get too many good advis-
ers. He made plea for honesty in
high places and said miners should
stand together and make an honest
fight for their rights and against the
crooks and rascals in the mining busi
ness.
He said he favored giving Alaska
| q II (nnprpSS
alaska will yet be one of the most
stable influences in our industrial de-
velopment, in the hour of national
strain, in sustaining the hand of our
government. because of the enormous
quantities of precious and CONNER
cial metals which that country is
capable of producing"
He paid tribute to the work of the
geological survey, but said it was not
large enough. and mining survey.
with plenty of men, should be devoted
to the work of the miners. He hoped
to see the congress soon established
in its permanent home in Denver and
urged that the home be fitted with
mining library ore cabinets, maps and
all conveniences for the miner. with
paid secretary to devote all his time
to the association. He added:
MANY told us that they are waiting
to see what the American Mining
Congress amounts to before they lend
their assistance. Our glorious coun-
try would not now be the light of the
world had all acted on this theory.
Take hold, miners, and make this Or
ganization an instrument through
which all can speak with a right TO be
heard"
Resolutions were introduced urging
the creation of Il department of mines
by Congress, urging that Congress
pass law providing for the location
of mines on Spanish land grants in
Arizona and New Mexico, titles to
which had been confirmed by the gov
ernment court of land claims, and
urging that the photographic bureau
properly locate all desert waterholes
and erect metal posts in their vicinity
directing persons to their where
| abouts; also that rangers be provided
| to keep such water free from pollu
ton. All were referred to committee.
Prof. James Douglas, president or
the Phelps-Dodge interests in Arizona.
invited the entire congress to become
his guests on a special train for Bis
bee and Douglas
The Grit-advocate., 1905-11-17
viii Not Fight the Arcanum.

Boston.-Attorney General Herbert
Parker decided that he would not lend
his name to petition for an injunc
tion by members Of the Royal Area
mum against the supreme officers OF
the order. restraining the latter from
putting the new assessment schedule
iuto operation.
The Grit-advocate., 1905-11-17
COLORADO TAX LEVY.
Assessed Valuation Nearly Thre. Hun
dred and Fifty Millions.

Denver.-The state auditors Office
has completed the 4-mill tax levy for
all counties in the state for the year
1905, according to valuations on all
property as fixed by the co,fnty as
SCISSORS and board of equalization. Fo!-
lowing is the total levy from each
county:
The Grit-advocate., 1905-11-17


The total assessed valuation of tho
state is $34S,463,24S.19, and the tota.
military poll. $106.145. The tax levy
is allotted to various funds as follows:
General revenue and interest
on bonds, y mills. 5000, 81 20
I-5 mill ..............,.... ss,692.62
mill .................. 1s9, 9,ss5.21
I-5 mill .................. 6s.692.Go
School of Mines, Ia mill.. 69692.62
State Normal School, 1-5 mill 69,692.G2
Insane Asylum. 1-5 mill. 69,692.G2
Stock inspection, lis mill. 23,230.S2
Capitol building and interest
on bonds. !. mill ......... 174,231.57
Capitol building bonds sink
ing fund, 1-G mill ......... 5S,077.14
InsurrectiOn bonds sinking
fund. 1-G mill ............ 17,423.12
Casual deficiency bonds sink
ing fund, lis mill ...... 23230.Sl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-28
ENTERTAINMENT AND DANCE.
Celebration Of Tenth Anniversary By
National Tent, x. o. T. II.

The tenth anniversary Of National Tent.
No. /, X. o. T. NJ, was celebrated last
night by an entertainment and dance at
Knights of Pythian Hall on 9th street be-
tween X and L streets northwest. During
the evening an Interesting musical and
literary program was rendered, each num-
Der of which received numerous encores
from the large audience, which completely
filled the hail. Mr.. D. B. Gusdorf acted as
master OF ceremonies.
The entertainment opened with selections
by Robertson's Orchestra, followed by
banjo duet by Misses Davidson and Hauver,
with Miss Ella Davidson as accompanist.
Mr.. F. C. Schaefer rendered baritone selec-
tions, accompanied by Miss Ella Davidson.
Miss Hennetta Luber contributed several
fancy dances, followed by musical and
humorous selections by Mr. N. F. Feather
ston and Miss Dora Varney, after which
quartet composed of the Davidsons and
J. c. Burdette, rendered several pleasing
selections. Mr.. Max Kahn of the Criterion
Players. made a hit with his Rotations. as
did also Mr.. Lee Monkey with his coon
songs The program concluded with a
fancy dance, Navajo by Misses Ges-
CHECKER and Hennetta Luber.
The floor was then cleared and the re-
mainder of the evening devoted to dancing.
The success of the affair was due to the
committee on arrangements, which was
composed of Mr.. ]. f. Moore, Mr.. o. w.
Hauver, Mr. A. v. Davidson, Mr.. +. c.
Schaefer and Mr.. A. R. Hecht.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-28
Young People Entertain.

The parsonage of Waugh M. E. Church,
located at Sd and A streets northeast, was
scene of autumnal beauty last night,
upon the occasion of measuring party
and apron social given by the young ladies
of the church. The house was beautifully
and artistically decorated with palms, ferns,
cut flowers and autumn leaves.
In the bay window of the parlor was
booth where aprons of every description
were display ed-dainty ones for the maid
behind the chatting dish, as well as laose
for the cook in the kitchen. The center of
attraction was an artstically decora ted
gypsy tent. where two grave students Of
palmstry told the past and predicted all
the fortunes of the future for the anxious
crowd Refreshments were served by the
young ladies in the dining room. Much en-
joyment was added by good musical pro-
gram. Vocal solos were contributed by
Miss BERTHE Thompson and naessrs. w. c.
Mills and T. w. Payne, and Messrs. Jos.
Harrison and VIM. Weber gave instrument
tai selections.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-28
Meeting of q. S. Grant Circle.

u s. Grant Circle. No. I. Ladies of the G.
A. R., held a meeting Tuesday evening at
1912 Pennsylvania avenue northwest. There
was a large number of members and visit
ors in attendance to welcome Mrs. Dell Full
Ter Wright, president of the circle. who had
returned from her trip to Denver. Colo, and
the far west. Mrs. Wright attended the ma
tional encampment of the G. A. r. J. Tyler
Powell made pleasing address Of welcome
expressing the esteem of the members of the
circle for their president, and with few
Well-chosen words Miss Rose Seton pre-
scented to Mrs. Wright, in behalf of U. S.
Grant Circle, No. /, a beautiful bouquet of
fragrant roses.
There were visitors from a circle in Albu-
querque, N. M, and also from William Nc
Kinley Circle, No. 2, of this city. After the
business of the evening had been attended
to a committee consisting of Mrs. c. w.
Bollinger, Mrs. Laura A. Lennon and Mrs
Belle II. Gibson served refreshments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-28
UNIVERSITY BEGINS
ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT NEED
HAM OF GEORGE WASHINGTON.
Talks on Purity in Athletics and Pre-
ssnts the New Members Of
the Faculty.

The eighty-fifth year OF the George Wash
ington University began yesterday, when
the opening exercises occurred in the uni
versity hall. at 18th and H streets. The adj
dress was delivered by President Charles
w. Needham, who was surrounded by the
other members of the faculty, most Of
them just back from their summer vaca-
t.na
The prayer was offered by Rev. Samuel
II. Greene The deans then made the an
nouncements of classes and the distribution
Of class work. These covered the depart
ments of dentistry, medicine, law and ju-
risprudence.
1t was announced that lecture would be
given this afternoon In University Hal at
, o clock by Prof. Vance on legal Educa-
ton and University Ideals At the same
hour and place tomorrow there will be an
other lecture by Prof. Lorengen on Semi
nary Methods and Legal instruction in Ger
many Both the professors mentioned
spent the summer in Germany studying
school work and university methods.
High Standards Set.
President Needham's address congratu-
lated the students on the large number that
had turned out for the first meeting. He re-
ferred to the plans for the years work, and
especially to the enlarged scope offered by
the engineering laboratory at the old Van
Ness mansion.
Regarding athletics President Needham
spoke plainly. He said that the athletic
; field was important and he wished to foster
the spirit. AT the same time he wanted to
keep to the strict standard of pure anna
teur sport. To this end the university
would do the best it could with the ma
terial at hand, but the athletic represen-
tatives of the schools must be pure anna
teurs and thoroughly identified with their
various branches of study.
President Needham. in the course of his
talk, introduced the following new members
of the faculty:
DR.. George L. Raymond, professor of aes-
thetics, from Princeton University: Prof.
Williston S. Hough, professor of philosophy,
from University of Minnesota; DR.. Henry
Parker Willis. professor Of finance, from
Washington and Lee University; Dr. Wal
ter F. Dodd, instructor in political science,
from University of Chicago; DR.. Ashton w.
McWhorter, instructor in Greek and Latin,
Johns Hopkins University; Mr.. Alfred F.
w. Schmidt, instructor in German, from Lee
land Stanford University; Mr. Albert B.
Bibb, professor of architecture; Dr. Henry
A. Presley, professor civil engineering; Mr..
Philander Belts, assistant professor of me-
chanical engineering; Mr.. James L. .Arnott,
assistant professor of civil engineering,
from Massachusetts School of Technology;
Gen. Henry L. Abbot. professor of hydrau-
lie engineering; Judge Charles H. DuelI,
lecturer on patent law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-28
UNDER NEW LEADERS
DISTRICT EPwORTH LEAGUE
HOLDS AN ELECTION.
Choice of Officers and Installation
Services-Reports Read of
Work of Past Year.

A large audience attended the closing ses-
sion of Washington district Epworth League
convention. which was held in Hamline NJ.
E. Church. at 9th and P streets northwest.
at $50 O'Clock last evening. The presi-
dent, Mr.. E. r. Rochester, presided over
the meeting and held the chair until after
the new president Mr.. Stacy III. Briant, had
been indicted into Office. The other officers
elected were Mr.. Frank c. Bryant, first
vice president; Miss Anna NJ Triton, Sec
ond vice president; Mrs NJ M Mitchell,
third vice president; Mrs. Frank T. Israel,
fourth vice president; Mr.. F. ]. Metcalf.
recording secretary; Miss Esther R. Wood
ward. corresponding secretary; Mr.. Frank
b. Gilmore. treasurer. and Miss Cora C.
Mclean, superintendent of the junior
league.
The meeting opened with song, after
which Mr.. Rochester read a passage of
scripture. Prayer was then offered by Rev.
Mr.. Smith of EIdbrooke Church, and the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-28
DIR. srArFoRD's RETURN.
Reception In His Honor Planned by
Practitioners.

A large and enthusiastic parish meeting,
in connection with the congregation OF st.
Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, was
held last evening in the New Carroll Hall,
on G street northwest. when the congrega-
ton discussed plans for honoring their
pastor. the Rev. DR.. D. J. Stafford.
1t was unanimously decided to tender q
reception to the rector, DR.. Stafford. on his
return from Europe. Though the cali for
the meeting was sent out only yesterday,
there was a hearty response, and before
adjourning last night regular organ:za-
ton was perfected, plans outlined and
working committees launched Following
the meeting each committee held prelim-
mary gathering, and from the enthusiasm
displayed 1t is expected that "Wednesday,
October next will be one Of the most
memorable social occasions In the history
OF st. Patrick's.
E. ]. Hannah was called to the chair.
and during the discussion it was decided to
appoint an executive committee as follows:
Chairman, e. ]. Hannah; secretary,
Charles ]. Columbus; treasurer, A. A. VIII
son; Rev. Thomas E. McGuigan, Rev.
Gatti Mrs. ]. A. Harlan. Mrs. Nellie F.
Fealy, Miss Mamie v. Mitchell, John I.
Callahan. Matthew Goddard. Bernard
Bailey, Daniel Hannah, John Daily, Frank
William Jacques. NJ. o. Crehan, c. E. EIDE
lin, William Schwing. Laurence Q. Muir
ray George w. Harvey, John 5. Lar
combe, John R. Galloway. John E. Crut-
chet, A: G; Joy. E; F. Buckley, Victor
Becker William F. Hart, Mrs. r. Q. Holtz-
man, DR.. Franklin T. Howe, Mrs. Edw.
Forney, Miss Daisy Brick. Mrs. Ve:ati,
Mrs Nettie c. Jennings. Mrs l. c. Muir
dock, Mrs John T. Callahan, Mrs. George
w Harvey, Miss Saul and Miss Mary Saul,
William II. DeLacy, Edw. P. Harrington,
James F. Shea. John T. McGill, James Fitz-
patrick Francis ]. Kilkenny. John c.
Shaw, John ]. Farley, jr., John F. Madigan,
Charles Clark and F. T. Madigan.
The following subcommittee were APP
pointed:
Speakers-A A Wilson, John T. Callahan.
Matthew Goddard, William H. DeLacy and
George Menke.
Music-Matthew Goddard. ]. d. Mankin,
John Daily and Armand Gumprecht.
Decorations-Mrs. J. A. Harlan. Mrs:
Nellie E. FeaIy, Miss Mamie V. Mitchell
and Rev James A. Smyth.
Ways and means-J. D. Mankin, MISS
Mamie ". Mitchell. Daniel Hannah,
George Menke and A. A. Wilson.
1t was decided that the above committees
should report to the congregation SUNDAY
evening next at SIS, when the program Tor
the demonstration in honor Of DR.. Stanoro
win be formally and finally completed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-28
Spruce Laths in Anv Quantity

you desire. Prompt delivery-lowest prices
Eisinger Bros, 2109 18th NV. Phone N. 1873
je27-deSu-3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-28
GEN. HAMS INJURED.
Will Be Unable to Accompany Asso-
ciates to Panama

Gen. Peter c. Hams, U. s. A, retired one
of the members of the Panama canal COM
mission, was injured yesterday and will not
be able to accompany the official party to
Panama. He slipped and fell while In his
bath tub at his apartments In the Stone
leigh Court and. striking his head, inflicted
a cut just above the left temple. He re-
tained consciousness and was able to sum-
mon physician at once. After his injuries
had been attended to 1t was stated that,
although his physician has decided that a
trip to Panama would be too exhaustive for
him for some time, there is no cause for ap-
prehension over the generals condition
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-28
CITY AND DISTRICT.

-Four cars on the tracks of the Baltimore
gnd Ohio railroad We're derailed near Eek
+ inEfon yesterday afternoon. The accident,
n IS stated, was caused by the cars being
drawn over an open switch. About 500
damage was caused by the accident
There was trouble in a Chinese restau-
rant on 9th street northwest between E and
Z streets this morning about / 80 o'clock.
and the police were called upon for as
sistance. The trouble was over when the
Officers reached the vicinity of the place,
bre 1t was learned that a row had oc-
CURED between Charlie Lee, Chinaman,
and Louis Speiss. Charlie they were told.
had sustained a fracture of one finger and
Louis had received a scalp wound. Neither
went to the hospital, but a warrant may
ne procured In order to have the trouble
aired in the Police Court
while being shod in a blacksmith shop
lear Florida and Brightwood avenues this
morning about $50 o'clock. a horse owned
ply William Ross fell and broke its leg.
Policeman Crismore killed the animal
Mrs. Alice Boylan. living at 955 Florida
avenue northwest, complained to the pc
lice yesterday of the theft of a solitaire
diamond ring, worth sS5. from the wash
room at the bureau of engraving and print
ing.
Matthew Jones, colored whose home is
In Phillips court. Is reported missing. The
police were told last night that Mat
thew had not been home since last Satur-
day. His description was furnished, and
the police are looking for him.
Capt Boardman has been asked to haze
the members of his command lookout tor
a horse and buggy reported to have been
recently stolen from Westminster Md.
While riding a bicycle near New Jersey
avenue and r street northwest this morn
ing Sylvester Duckett. colored, seventeen
years old, had a fit. He fell from his
wheel and received slight injuries The
police took him to Freedmen's Hospital
for treatment. and he was afterward able
to go to his home at AIS Richardson street
George Clark and James Williams. COL
ored. engaged in a row last night at Attn
and Washington streets northwest not far
from their homes, and Clark received a
cut lip. He went TO the Emergency Hos
pital and had his wound dressed
While shucking oysters yesterday after
noon Dabney Fleming. colored. forty years
Old. resident of Hillsdale, stabbed him
self in the hand and inflicted a painful
Injury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-28

The Finest Collection of Antiques and
the most reasonable prices in the city.
Brown & Tolson, Auctioneers, 14O9 H NV
se27-4t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-28
In Advocacy of Industrial Peace.

Mr. P Fl. Scullin. the advocate OF INDUS
trial peace, addressed a meeting OF Journey
men plumbers last night at slo Pennsyl-
vania avenue northwest. He spoke IN pc
half of his plan for state board OF arpl-
tration and Cancellation for the settlement
of labor disputes. His plan was Endorsed
by the plumbers, and he was Informed that
a delegation would attend the meeting that
he has planned, to be held at Typographical
Temple the night of October o.
Mr.. Scullin called upon Secretary Met
calf recently and asked his Endorsement for
the plan, but although the Secretary was
in favor Of it, he did not give his official In
dorsement, wishing to wait until he had
conferred with the President.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-28

Best Lamp Oil, 5 Gal, Use.
Phone Main 40. c. A Muddiman & Co.,
18th and G SITS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-28
Watchmen to Create Defense Fund.

Steps were taken by the night watchmen
of Washington at their meeting last night
at GA 9th street northwest to create de-
tense fund. Mr.. Ben F. Klopfer. treasurer,
and Mr.. James P. Coch1An. business agent
Of the association. said they had assur-
ances that an ample fund would be pro-
vided
The suggestion was made that the organ
ization publish a paper, to be known as
The Waterman" and the matter was
taken under advisement by a committee
consisting of the president, Mr.. A. J, Rons-
pie; the secretary. Mr.. Mosby Williams !;
Mr.. John Bakersmith, vice president, and
Mr.. B. f. klOpfer.
Business Agent James P. Cochran report
ed that he had received letters from lead
ing business men of Washington assuring
the association of their support and ex-
pressing appreciation Of the night watch
men and their vigilance while the city
sleeps"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-28
Right Foot Cut Of.

Domico Viscico. twenty years old, while
working on the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road at Ivy City yesterday afternoon. about
o'clock. got in the way of an incoming
train and his right foot was cut off. 1t is
thought that the young man attempted to
get out Of the way of the train and fell,
his foot resting across the track. Fellow
workmen went to his assistance and did
what they could for him until the arrival
OF the ambulance from the Casualty Hos
pital. Then the patient was hurried to the
hospital, where the surgeons found 1t nee
essary to perform an operation The
wounded man stood the operation well and
was in fairly good condition this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-28

The United States Engineer Band Julius
Hamper. chief musician, will give the fol-
lowing concert program at the Smithsonian
grounds tomorrow evening. beginning at
AIS O'clock:
March, The Steel King St. Clair
Overture, Jolly Fellows .Suppe
Cornet solo, "Addah Polka" Losey
(By Musician Vega.)
Waltz, THE Flower Gardener -. .Northrup
Selection THE Prince of Pilsen' :. .Luders
Two-step, "Yankiana" Lofts
THE Rage in Ireland" Boyer
Excerpts from Little Johnny Joness Conan
Star Spangled Banner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-28
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers for
Fort Monroe, Norfolk and all points south
every day in the year at 6:30 pm.
Trains leave District line station for Ches-
apeake Beach at $50 and 9:2o am; 2:3o
and pm.
Electric trains from 18th and Pennsyl-
wanna avenue for Mount Vernon hourly, 10
am. to pm. Arlington and Alexandria
every twenty minutes.
Cars from station Aqueduct bridge for
Arlington Fort Myer and Falls Church half
hourly.
Vernon leaves 18th street wharf at 10 am.
and 2:30 pm
Steamer Louise for Great Falls leaves
Bod and Canal streets at $50 am.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-28

Order Your Sugar, Flour, Etc,
AT JOHNSTON'S, 731 7th st. NV. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-28
Funeral Of Sister M. Honora.

The funeral of Sister NJ. Honora, whose
death in San Francisco was announced in
yesterdays Star. took place in that city at
10 O'Clock this morning. Sister Honora,
formerly Miss Winifred O'Connor of this
city, was the daughter OF Joanna and the
late William p. O'Connor OF I0l I'd street
northeast. Thirteen years ago she joined
the Sisters of the Holy Cross since which
time she has taught in various institutions
OF that order In the west. and for the last
three years has been stationed at St.
Charles Academy, San Francisco
The tnterment was at Holy Gross GEM
etery In San Francisco.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-28
MAcHIN1sTs' UNION.
An Important Meeting Just Held in
Boston

The recent convention of the Interna-
tional Association Of Machinsts, held at
Boston. is regarded by Mr.. James O'Con-
nell, president of the organization, as one
of the most noteworthy that has taken place
since the founding Of the Machinists' Union.
Mr.. O'Connell has recently returned from
Boston, where for two weeks he was In at
tendance at the eleventh annual convention
of his craft
He says the bylaws and constitution of
the organization were gone over and radi-
cal changes made in many of the most i'm
portant sections, notably in respect to the
election of national officers, which was for
which will henceforth be carried on bv the
referendum system.
The monthly dues of the union were adj
vanced from rs cents to 81, and it was de-
cided to continue to give every assistance
possible to the strikes in progress on the
Santa Fe and Grand Trunk lines of road