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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-11
FRATERNAL SONS MEET.
Organization of Jonadabs Combines
Business With Pleasure.

One of the largest meetings held by the
Fraternal Sons of Jonadab since the forma-
ton of the organization six weeks ago took
place Friday night at the hall No. 81
Pennsylvania avenue northwest. The meet
ing was called to order at 8 o'clock by
Worthy Chief r. Emmett O'Bren who
IN an address stated that he had the as
surance of a number of prominent temper
ance advocates of the city of their hearty
cooperation in assisting in a financial way
the work mapped out by the new order.
The committee recruiting reported
having met gratifying success.
Following the initiatory ceremony and
routine business of the council the gavel
of the worthy chief was turned over to Mr.
Francis j. Pearson, who presided during
the good of the order exercises Each
of the best and most practical method of
propagating the work for which the organi-
zation was founded, charity, benevolence
and temperance" Addresses upon these
+. LIE Barnes, Gerald Martin. John P.
Kiefer. o. w. Brodt. John NJ. Williams,
Joseph /. Loughran. Thomas Maloney
William c. Bergman, Ernest M.
Wright John G. Davis. James H.
Wright The program also included a
original temperance poem by William A.
Heckley; a baritone solo by G. ]. Pearson
and a paper the Moral Effect of a
Progressive Temperance Body in Any Com
munity" read by r. Emmett o Brien.
Several letters were read by the secre-
tary. William A. Hockey. from local clergy
men, in which the work of the fraternaI
order was highly commended.
A meeting of purely social character
will be held each week alternately at the
home of the members. John r. Davis of
9O6 Virginia avenue win entertain the Fra
ternal Sons Of JonaGab next Tuesday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-11
MAMMOTH LOCOMOTIVE.
World Noted New Type of Engine in
B. and O. Service.
correspondence Of The Star.

Special Correspondence OF The Star.
BALTIMORE, Md, June TO- 1905.
The successful performance of the articu-
lated duplex compound freight locomotive
of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad in help
ing push heavy freight trains over the
rather steep grades on the Allegheny noun
tains is very gratifying to the management
of the road, railroad experts generally and
the builders Of 1t.
This locomotive is the first of the Mallet
type ever built. and there is no other In
the world that near equals 1t in size. 1t
was built about year ago and attracted
great attention as part of the Baltimore
and Ohio exhibit at the Louisiana purchase
exposition at st. Louis. The delegates to
the recent International railway congress
held at Washington, especially those from
foreign countries. were SO much interested
in this mammoth piece of railroad ma
chinery, and made so many inquiries about
its character of construction and work In
service that Mr. J. r. Muhlfeld.s the gen.
eral superintendent of motive power of the
Baltimore and Ohio, prepared a special re-
port on its performance.
No locomotive in service on any railroad
has been talked about more than this one.
and 1t Is one of the many attractions all
passengers are anxious to see in travelling
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-11
TRAMPS HELD A BANQUET.
Story of Midnight Feast on Expensive
Stolen Plate.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
WILMINGTON. Del, June lot was
learned today from a railroad man, who
was an eye witness, that tramps and yegg-
men who frequent the line of the Phila-
delphia. Baltimore and Washington rail-
road between Philadelphia and Baltimore
held royal banquet with silver sets val
ued at $4,000 a few nights ago. The real
facts were kept quiet by the railroad au-
thorjties.
Solid silver was handled by the roadsters
and outcasts as ordinary tin plate and the
story of the midnight dinner rivals that
OF the Millionaire Club. The scene of the
feast was u grove near Perryville, Md
A freight had been broken open by
the gang and some of Tiffany's most costly
specimens in solid silver, which were con-
signed by the New York firm to persons In
Baltimore or Washington, were stolen and
carried to the grove.
The nomads then went on a foraging
tour and soon silver chafing dishes were
used for frying chicken, while gold-ined
goblets were flied with plain beer.
While the feast was at its height rail-
road detectives and local police swooped
down on the hoboes and they scattered.
Several arrests were made. but a majority
Of the gang escaped. The silver ware was
recovered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-11
Colored Young Women's Association.

The June meeting of the ColOred Young
Women'S Christian Association was held III
Ebenezer NJ. E. Church, corner 4th and d
streets southeast recently. the president.
Mr.. John R. Francis. presiding. The pastor
Of the church. Rev. w. Z. Harris, delivered
an address of welcome.
The appointment by the chairman of the
following committees was announced:
Auditing committee Miss Mary Beason;
building committee, Miss E. f. G.. Merritt;
devotional, Mrs. A. c. Middleton: educa-
tional, Mrs. NJ. c. Terrell; employment.
Mrs. Louise Cabness; flower, Miss Guam
der; hope and help, Mrs F. NJ Clair: AZ
brary, Mrs. r. D. Rivers: membership. Miss
A. E. Thompson; mothers meetings, Mrs.
Eugene Brooks; press and printing. Mrs.
Robt l.. Pendleton; social settlement COM
mittee, Mrs S. c. Fernandis; entertain
ment Mrs. Martha Tucker; executive, Mrs.
r. E. Lawson.
After discussion 1T was decided to invite
the public to join pilgrimage to the Doug
las homestead, Cedar HILL Anacostia. Mon
day, June 10.
Routine business having been disposed of.
Rev J. E. Moorland. national secretary of
the Y. NJ. C. A. was introduced and de-
livered an address setting forth the ac-
complishments of similar organizations
throughout the country and outlining work
the local association may do
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-11
q. S. Historical Society Plans.

The officers of the United States His
torica, Society met last night at the home
Of it's president. Maj. J. II. Slime, 135 Car
roll street southeast. The forthcoming ses-
sion Of the organization at Asbury Park,
at the time Of the meeting of the superin-
tendents Of education of the several states
and other national educators, was dis
cussed.
Mai. Slime described his splendid recep-
ton by the members Of the G. A. r. and
citizens at Antietam on May 80. when he
went to the famous battle field to deliver
memorial address. The announcement
was made that Capt. Homer J. Locking,
one of the vice presidents OF the historical
association, had completed his paper or lee
ture on Mount Vernon and Its Lessons"
The matter taking an outing in the
surrounding country was discussed and ac-
ton postponed until a future meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-11
RESULT OF COMPROMISE.
Choice of Clarence Hawkins as Repub'
lican Committeeman-Ge News.

Special Correspondence of The Star.
EVANSVILLE, June 10, 1905.
Mr.. Richard N. Ryon, chairman of the
republican state central committee for
Prince George county, is authority for the
statement that the appointment of Clar-
ence Hawkins, colored, of Brandywine dis
trict. as a member of the committee TO
take the place of w. T. S. Rollins of Kent
district. was in the nature of a compromise
after a conference between Chairman
Hanna, Representative Mudd Collector
Stone and himself, and that it means the
getting together of the factions in Prince
George county
Mr. Rollins as will be recalled resigned
from the committee as the result of an
order promulgated by the President rela-
tive to federal officeholders occupying
places on political committees. Mr.. Ryon
does not deny that Hawkins is pro-
ncunced Mudd man, but states that the
understanding is that he Ryon) will re-
main in charge of republican affairs IN the
county. Mr.. Ryon states that matters were
never in better shape than at present., ana
that the republicans will present solid
front to the common enemy this fall
The friends of Mr. r. j. Cox of Kent
district are urging him to make night FOR
the democratic nomination for sheriff. Mi.
A J. Browning of Bladensburg district IS
also mentioned in connection with the
nomination. 1t is likely that the republi-
can primaries will be held about the middle
of July.
Prof Thos B. Symons, state entomolo-
gist Maryland Agricultural College; his
mother Mrs. Robert Symons, and his Sis
ter. Miss Maud Symons, left yesterday Tor
New York whence they will sail for Liver
pool, to visit their old home in Plymouth
England
Vile will graduate from the Laurel High
School Friday evening of next week. she
is in the academic course.
DR. JOS r. Owens has rendered his reslS-
nation as a trustee of the HyattSviile pup
lie school to the county school board, but
the latter has declined to accept 1t thus
far DR. Owens, it is understood, Is not
satisfied with the way in which the local
school is being conducted.
Mr. Chas. H. Stanley of Laurel, presi-
dent of the board of county school COM
missoners was kicked by a horse. near
his home Thursday evening, and painfully
Injured He was unable to attend the an
nraI meeting of the trustees of the Mary
land Agricultural College as the result OF
the accident.
The exercises incident to the closing of
the forty-sixth year of the Maryland Agri-
cultural College begin Sunday afternoon,
when Rev. DR.. Teunis S. Hamlin of the
Church of the Covenant. Washington, VIII
preach the baccalaureate sermon at
o'clock. The annual meeting of the Young
Mems Christian Association will be held
tomorrow evening at O'Clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-11
over the section of the road where it Is in

over the section of the road where fl T. I'm
operation. - - IA
After the close of the St Louis exposition
thls locomotive. which is No BOO was
brought to the ConnellsvilIe division ns tba
Baltimore and Ohio railroad and put into
regular service between ConnelIsyilIp Rock
wood and Sand Patch to assist heavy
freight trains over the mountains II b,s
made several road trips and been I'm noun
taln-helper service during the past five
months and in this time it has made ahouf
i''oo miles 1t was designed for the pur-
pose or balancing the power on the division
and to reduce the number of locomotives
ana crews required to handle heavy freight
tonnage over the mountain distr and
thus greatly facilitate the movement of
traInc, winch has grown so largely during
recent years and is growing very ranidIy
under the present management of the road
II Is really a pair of locomotives with one
poiler, winch Is carried on two sets of
drlEer wheels. each of which is 81 inches in
diameter. When in working order the loco
motive weighs S4,J00 pounds while with
the tender attached (Which has a capacity
OF fifteen tons of coal and 1000 GAL
Ions of water),2 the total weight is 40
Jo pounds. or about 193, 800 pounds less
than the combined total weight of two of
the heaviest consolidation locomotives that
are used for other freight service over this
same mountain district.
In mountain-helper service locomotives
are frequently required to remain at work
for extraordinary periods between cleaning
the fre, and during such intervals with
the forcing of fires to the ma Ximum doing
short service and pushing trains up the
grade, together with drifting down grade
and long time between trips, there is con-
siderable opportunity for variation OF tenn
perature in the fire box and ffues which
would tend to cause leakage and failure
Under such conditions, however the 24O0
has been able to meet the requirement and
at the same time make use of an ordinary
grade of run-of-mine bitumnous coal and
maintain ample boiler pressure at all times
to handle the work
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-11
Becomes a Member of Board
of Education.
SUCCEEDS GEN. BOYNTON
THE APPOINTMENT TAKES EFF.
Feet AT ONCE.
Fills Unexpired Term and Full Term Of
Four Years - Mr.. Mac
farland's Comment

DR.. Charles W. Needham. president of
George Washington University. has been
named as a member of the board of edu-
cation of the District of Columbia to sue
coed the late Gen. Henry V. BoyntOn. The
appointment is for the unexpired term end
ing June 80. 1905, and for the full term be-
ginning July !. 1905. An announcement to
this effect was made by Commissioner Mac
farland yesterday afternoon.
In commenting upon the appointment Mr..
Mcfarland said
II think the District is to be congratu-
lated upon securing the services of so emf
nent man of affairs and executive edu-
Gator for the board of education Before
any one was suggested for this place 1
sought President Needham. knowing his
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-11
Sweaters in the Army.

With the approval of the military author-
ties, sweaters are to be introduced into the
army for the special benefit of the enlisted
force The new article of dress is olve-drab
in color. of heavy weight and has an I'M
usually long neck. 1t is said to present a
neat appearance and to be admirably adapt.
ed to military purposes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-11

Constructor Caps. Ensign E. T. Kintner
and Midshipman H. Van keuren, r. w.
Ryden, f. c. Coburn and w. 2. Druley
have been assigned to duty in the construc-
ton department in order to provide for va
cancies In the corps resulting from deaths
and resigna tons. The officers named Will
be ordered to temporary duty in the con-
struction department of the New York navy
yard and will then take a course of in
struction in naval architecture in the Mass
achusetts Institute of Technology.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-11
Assigned to Regiments.

The three civilians recently appointed
second lieutenants In the army were yester-
day assigned to regiments. as follows:
Lieut.. John HI. Ellerson to the 10th In
fantry, Lieut.. d. e. Woodson to the 9Th
Infantry. and Lieut.. C. w. Mcclure to the
It'll Infantry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-11
AS Lecturer and Dean.

First he became lecturer. then dean of the
law school, and in 1898 had succeeded in
the establishment of the school of COM
parative jurisprudence and diplomacy,
which was then the only institution of its
kind outside of Paris, and which he had
advocated for several years. His efforts
as dean of this school gave it an interna-
tional reputation, and his success led 10
his selection as president of the university.
Under his leadership the university has
been transformed into a modern progress
sive, undenomnational institution, with a
new spirit in the faculties, alumni. under
graduates and trustees, a new name the
George Washington University, with a new
support from the George Washington Me-
mortal Association new site. the Van
Ness Park, surrounded by public parks,
and a new outlook for larger success. The
finances of the university have been re-
organized on business basis and prepa-
rations have been made for new buildings
and enlargement of all the university
activities. Great executive and admins
trative ability has been shown by DR.. Need
ham, together with unusual tact and wis
dom in dealing with men and affairs. In
all his work DR.. Needham has striven to
advance the interests of the national cap1-
tai to which he is SO devoted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-11
Reorganization Urged.

''One of the subjects mentioned by the
President in his note of March 10, 1905, to
the Secretary of War for consideration of
the general staff. was:
The organization the field artillery
should have to prepare it for war y
Il find general consensus OF opinion
that there should be a regimental organiza-
ton. and that the regiment should consist
Of six batteries. The board for the prepa-
ration of field artillery drill regulations rec
ommends that the regiment consist of
three battalions of two batteries each
Capt. Peyton c. March, general staff. the
only field artillery officer now in Washing
ton who has seen, as military attache, the
Russo-Japanese war. is strongly convinced
that the regiments should consist, as in the
japanese army. of two battalions of three
batteries each. The Japanese, however
have not the modern rapid-fire gun. The
proper organization of field artillery Is so
important matter that 1t should be tested
practically with our new material and L,
therefore. recommend that there be estab-
lished this year two camps OF field artillery
instruction. one at Fort Riley. to consist OF
regiment composed of three battalions
of two batteries each. and one at Fort SILL
.. T.. to consist Of a regiment to be COM
posed of two battalions of three batteries
EACH
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-11

personal interest in public school education
and in all the highest interests of the Dis
trct, and finally obtained his consent to
present his name to the Commissioners.
His sense of public duty, shown on so many
occasions here. is so strong that he could
not refuse especially when the invita- ton
was to field in which he has already done
so much. and which has peculiar attrac-
ton for him. His appointment will add a
new element to the board that will be Of
special value to il.
The Columbian University and its sue
cessor. the George Washington University.
have had close relations for many years
with the public school system of the Dis
trict because of the scholarships in the
university open to high school graduates.
His Interest in Education.
Charles Willis Needham LID, was born
at CASTLE Wyoming county. n. Y, Sep
TENDER 80, 1913. His father, Charles Rollin
Needham, was the son of Calvin Needham,
who served in the war of 1872 and the
grandson of Joseph Needham, a soldier of
the revolution, who was known as Deacon
Joseph, the Fighter" His mother was the
daughter of the Rev James Reed, promi-
nent minister of the Baptist Church. DIR.
Needham was married November . 1870 to
Caroline n. Beach, and has two sons and
two daughters. DIR. Needhams education
was in the public schools. the local acad-
envy and with tutors until he entered the
Albany Law School, from which he was
graduated III 1905, "HtI he was admitted
to the bar of New York state In 1872 he
removed to Illinois and ultimately took up
his residence In Chicago. where he rapidly
came to the front rank at the bar and made
large success In 1890 he was advised to
go to a milder climate, and settled in
Washington, D. c. Here he continued his
practice before the Supreme Court of the
United States and added to his professional
reputation.
In Chicago and In Washington he took an
interest in all public affairs. AS a member
of the Washington Board of Trade and in
other ways he has had his share in many
important public undertakings. But his
special interest has always been in educa-
ton and particularly in the public schools
and collegiate Institutions He brought
about important reforms IN the public
schools of Chicago, had a large part in the
organization of the University of Chicago,
and was a member Of it's board of trustees
until he left Chicago. His interest in edu-
cation led to his election in 1898 as trus-
tee of the Columbian University, and this
made him an educator later on although
he continued actively engaged in the prac-
tice of law until he became president of
Columbian University in June, 1892.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-11
Gen. Wood a Good Marksman.

The Navy Department is informed that
the cruiser New Orleans, which recently
arrived at the Mare Island navy yard from
a tour of service in the Philippines, Is in
need of extensive repairs before she can be
put in first-class condition. 1t has been
estimated that it will cost about 100000
to make the desired improvements. which
include the installation of a new battery of
five-inch guns and new system of ham
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-11
Construction Suspended.

Owing to the alleged inadequacy of the
appropriations for the construction of the
naval golfers Ontario and Erie, it has been
found necessary to suspend operations in
that direction with a view to securing addi-
tional funds from Congress. Plans were
drawn FOR these vessels, and 1t was intend
ed to build the Ontario at the Mare Island
navy yard and the Erie at the New York
yard The total amount available for these
ships Is 81, CSC, 600, and it is now found that
1t will require at least 100000 more to
build them under the departments plans.
If additional funds are not forthcoming it
will be necessary to revise the plans or
abandon construction of the vessels.
Wooden Scabbard and Keener Edge.
Lieut.. Gen. Chaffee has received the re-
port Of the special committee of the gem
eral staff appointed to consider the best
type Of saber for the army. 1t is under
stood that the committee reported In favor
of a wooden scabbard instead OF the pres
ent metal scabbard in use in the army, and
also recommended that the saber be given
a keener edge than the present weapon.
Capt. Nolan to Go to France.
Capt Dennis E. Nolan. 3Oth Infantry de-
tailed to the general staff and on duty in
the military information division in the
Lemon building, has been ordered to ac-
company Gems. Chaffee, Bell and Funston
to France next September to witness the
maneuvers OF the French army at Chalons.
Additional Naval Constructors.
On the recommendation of Chief Naval
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-07-14

Doubling Up.
a boy Of eight years was asked by
his teacher where the zenith was. He
replied. That spot in the heavens d..
}rectly owe ones head"
To test his knowledge further the
teacher asked:
Can two persons have the same re-
nth at the same time?"
"They can"
"How?"
III n stand on the others head.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-07-14

Aherdecnss falling off in their
population aud what she has been
claiming In the past year. The News
insists that Aberdeen's population is
about the only one that is correctly
reported in the state, but to think
that after claiming a population OF
over 1900 for the past year or two
the town has to fall back On 5,662-
all the census man could find up
there. The News said that ii the
enumerator had counted all sof the
students in the normal school, ali
the. teachers in the same, likewise the
sick people in the hospital and the
residents a mile or so IN the country
the population would have been
over 6,OO0.
The census of Mitchell vas taken
in a fail and honest manner, it was
not padded in the least and we cam
not understand the reason for the
Herald or the News to cast any re-
Elections on MitchelTs population. II
there was any ground for comparison
between Mitchell and Woonsocket
there might be some reaso for
Reed to take a jab at us. 1t is a
good little town but it will have to
grow some before attempting to get
into the same class as Mitchell.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-07-14
DISCOVERED The STAMPS
Postage Stamps Found in the Sod
House of Bell by Officers
Wednesday Afternoon.

Notwithstanding Nate Bell dis
claimed all knowledge of any postage
stamps being concealed around his
house up in Badger township the
officers decided to make an investi-
cation Of the premises. Late We'd
nesday Afternoon, Postofice Inspector
Iullis, of Aberdeen, Sheriff Cook,
Policeman Briggs and Deputy Plot
ner drove out to the Bell home. near
Loomis. 1t is a little old sod shanty
and is in a di~lapidated condition.
The officers searched the place
thoroughly and their efforts we're
rewarded by finding all the stamps
that were stolen June 30 from the
Loomis %postof1ce by Bell and WAL
dorf, and this evidence will doubtless
be sufficient to send the men over the
road for a long term of Imprisonment.
The stamps had got wet IN, some
way and were stuck together. They
were brought to town and will be
retained for evidence when the men
are brought to trial at Sioux Falls in
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