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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-07
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
UNITED STATES BECOMES MA
TIONAL IN SCOPE.
Convention of Educators Recently Held
in Asbury Park,
N. J.

The United States Historical Society,
which was Incorporated in this city October
%, 1904, has just become national in its
character and scope. This resulted from
the recent visit of its president, Maj. ]. III.
Slime, to the convention Of educators held
at Asbury Park. Major Slime returned
from that place yesterday with the indorse-
ment of the association of state superin-
tendents of education for the historical So
ciety and it's objects. The Endorsement is
in the following words:
Resolved, That the state superintend-
ents of the respective states be requested to
act as vice presidents of the United States
Historical Society. and each to organize a
branch of the said society for the promo
ton of historical study and research in his
state, being president of the society in his
state
A session of the American Historical So
ciety was thereupon held at Asbury Park
and the decision was reached that the great
ooJect of the association should be the pur-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-07
PRACTICAL POINTERS
Concluding Proceedings Of
National Educators
AT ASBURY PARK, N. ].
INTERESTING AND INSTRUCTIVE
REPORTS SUBMITTED.
Pay Of Teachers and Taxation and
Public Education Discussed-Ses-
sions End Today.

The general meeting Of national educa-
tors in the auditorium at Asbury Park, N.
j.. last night was largely attended. The
perintendent of schools of Menomonie,
Wis. His subject was Manual Training
in the Grades" He said, in part:
over 90 per cent of the pupils in the
grades. after leaving school. earn their
living with their hands. Manual training
Is justified on the ground that 1t gives the
individual trained increased power to earn
livelihood through the use of his hands.
Justified further. because systematic train
Ing of the hand demands systematic mental
activity, resulting in mental training in
dealing with things and processes which is
not secured in schools where manual train
Ing Is not given.
1.-The course in manual training in the
wrought out and determined by the capacl-
ties and needs of the individuals to be
trained. 1t should not be given the flag
end of other subjects in the course, and
not chiefly for the purpose of illustrating
or charging the work In those other SUBJ
jects."
Mr.. Harvey was followed by William
Barclay Parsons of New York. who deliv-
cred address ON the practical efficiency
of educational work. Mr.. Parsons declared
that unless special educa taional training
can show some actual value in making men
and women better able to meet the ordi-
nary demands of life. no matter how desir-
able it may seem, it has no reason to ex-
list, and in the end must give way to other
work or to other subjects that will employ
the students time more profitably.
Vanderlip on Trade Schools.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-07

,tv of American history from the colonial
times to the present. The officers In the
future will be selected with this in view.
Major ]. II. Slime, president, wrote the
history of the Army of the Potomac with
the advice and assistance of the generals of
that army and those of Lees army or
northern Virginia. 1t is said to be the only
history ever written in the preparation OF
which the generals of the opposing armies
assisted the historian. Major Slime passed
100 per cent in history at college. He
served in the famous Iron Brigade In the
civil war, and organized U. s. Grant Post,
G. -. R., under General Grants admins
tration He originated the United States
Historical Society and had 1t incorporated.
The late General W. s. Rosecrans was a
warm personal friend of the major. as was
General Longstreet, and they suggested
several years ago the necessity of such an
organization. When 1t was finally formed
It absorbed the membership of the Amer
lean History Club, Washington organiza-
ton composed entirely of army officers who
fought in both the northern and southern
armies.
A feature of the historical society has
been to hold public services in honor Of the
memory of Abraham Lincoln each re-
curing birthday anniversary of that great
American. On these occasions the speakers
are men of national prominence. The last
service was held at Waugh Church on Cap
itol Hill.
The midwinter meetings of the society
have been interesting events, the members
reading papers that have been specially
prepared on some historical subject.
The present. officers of the United States
Historical Society are:
President, Maj. ]. III. Slime; vice pres
idents. Col A. X. Mcclure Philadelphia;
Mr.. Thomas C. Noyes. DR.. Frank T. Howe.
Capt. Homer J. Locking historian the
4th Immunes; Mr.. c. NJ. Shnn, all of Wash
ington, D. c.; Prof E. A. Jones. Columbus,
Ohio: Prof. Walter E. Ranger. Montpelier.
VT: Prof Alfred Bayless, Springfield ILL.,:
Prof. John s. Riggs. Des Moines, Iowa:
Hon. Doane Robinson. Pierre s. D. Exec
utive committee. Gen. William Birney,
Washington, d. c.; Gen E. W. Whitaker,
Gen. John s. McCalmont. Capt. G. NJ
Hustled Secretary Capt. J. Walker Mitch
ell. late national historian Spanish war
Veterans Washington. d. c.: assistant Sec
rotary, Prof A. ]. Willoughby. Dayton.
Ohio; treasurer. Capt. Robert H. Wood.
Washington, d. C.
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FOUND DEAD IN HIS ROOM.
Petra Popovitch Met His End by In
haling Gas.

Petra Popovitch. was found dead in a
room at the Thyson House, corner of 18th
and streets northwest, this morning
about $50 O'Clock. His death was due to
his having inhaled Illuminating gas. but the
coroner would not give a death certificate
until Captain Boardman's detectives had
made an investigation. When the coroner
reached the room in the hotel he found that
the money belt of Popovitch had been re-
moved and that there was no money in it,
1t was stated that the victim of the gas
had been in the habit of carrying large
sums of money in his belt. and in the alb
sence of anything to show what had be-
come OF his money. the coroner deemed 1t
best to have an investigation made. De-
tectives Hartigan and Baur were assigned
upon the case, and they soon learned that
his money was safe in the hands of a
friend. Popovitch, who was an Austrian
about thirty years old, conducted a store
at the Austrian camp at the Rock creek
SHAFT. and had made many substantial
friends about the city. 1t is stated that II
was not an unusual thing for him to have
more than 81 900 in his belt. Last night he
had less than $500. the detectives were told
and this money he turned over to his
friend
There was an opening given at the hotel
last night, and Popovitch was there. II
was late in the evening when he reached
the MOTEL, and his condition was that of
man who had been imbibing rather freely
His name was placed upon the register and
he was assigned to room No. 8. on the sec
ond floor message was left in the Office
to have him called at 4:30 o'clock this
morning In order that he might reach the
camp In time to open his store for the
days business. On account of the opening
1t was late when the employees of the hotel
retired, and the message left last night was
not recalled until after o'clock. Then
Clarence Richardson, colored, Was sent to
the room to arouse the guest. There came
no response to his rap on the door, and
he entered the room. Even when he shook
the supposed sleeper he received nothing
to indicate that there was life in the body.
Going to the bar he notified the bartender,
and the latter went to the room. The sight
was an unusual one. and, not knowing that
tate him by shaking him. DIR. Slattery was
sent for, and when he pronounced life ex-
tinct the police were summoned. The coll
ored porter related the story of the finding
of the body, telling OF turning off the gas
and opening the window.
Whats the matter?' he was asked, when
he hesitated an instant.
IT was scared he responded.
But you are not scared now?" Queried
one Of the detectives.
I'm not exactly scared now" he respond
ed. but I'm still thinking about it,
The detectives reached the conclusion that
cident and so reported to the coroner.
After the investigation had been concluded
the body of the Austrian was removed to
the morgue. His brother and another rela-
tive were notified, and they will see to the
interment of the body
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-07

than thirty-five pupils nor more than forty
five pupils should be assigned to any one
teacher. If the number Of pupils to
teacher In any school system falls below
the number of pupils on the average who
can be efficiently and effectively taught
the result will be to increase the number
of teachers who participate in the distribu-
ton of the wage fund. and thus inevitably
decrease the amount OF the wage fund
that each teacher wa. receive. 1t is be-
ieved, too, that this unnecessary Increase
in the number Of teachers. while operating
! to reduce teachers salaries, also operates
by well-known law in the direction OF de-
creasing the efficiency of the teaching body
In such system.
The so-called special teachers or super
visors of studies like music drawing calls
themes manual training. sewing, domestic
science, kindergarten ETC., are justifiabie
solely because the teachers in charge Of
the regular classes In the elementary
schools have not yet been able to acquire
the technical knowledge necessary to teach
these branches of study which have come
Into the schools comparatively recently.
Should Teach the Teachers.
Therefore these special teachers or super
visors who are assistants to the superin-
tendents in charge of this special work
should expend their energies In teaching
the teachers and not in teaching the pupils.
No school system is rich enough to employ
enough of these special teachers to teach
all the pupils.
Attention to this principle will often save
the schools much unnecessary expense An
investment in efficient supervision is the
best that can be made in school or other
enterprises, for it brings adequate returns
Supervision groups itself under the head
of principals and assistant superintendents
special supervisors and superintendents
Too many principals in a school system
caused by too many small school buildings
or faulty departmental organization is a
prolific cause of non-economic manage
ment. Schools having fewer teachers than
eight do not need the services OF prin-
cipal who devotes all his time to super
vision, and the number of teachers whom
competent principal can help by super.
vision Is nearer forty than twenty Your
committee is not prepared to express an
opinion upon the question of how many
assistant superintendent can be well and
efficiently utilized in a school system be-
cause the answer to this question depends
upon the personal equation, as well as
upon the size of the school system
President Roosevelts flying trip to AS
oCry Park today, when he will deliver two
addresses. will bring to a close the annual
convention of the association. The Pres
idents first address will be in the auditor
ium and the second at the beach front At
the latter meeting, Mr.. Roosevelt will speak
briefly and informally
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-07
Woes Of tie Society Editor.

From the Chicago Tribune.
In your column this morning. madam"
observed the caller. frostily. you refer to
me as Mrs Suddyn- KIymer. formerly the
beautiful Miss Ambish OF amateur dramatic
fame. /"
''WelIr'
We'll, madam, have I become SO hope
SPEAK Of mA - formeray beautifulr e
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-07

Seven spring chickens. six alive and one
dead. are at the Anacostia police station
awaiting their owner Claimants by the
score have appeared at the station. but
none has even made an effort to establish
the question of ownership. They would
simply like to have the birds for their Sun
day dinner and would willingly pay some
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-07
Uncle Sans Great Speech.

William Penn of Philadalphia will intro
duce Uncle Sam when he makes his famous
speech. answering the question. rs WASH
ington City. the Capital Of the Country, to
keep pace with the growth OF the nation r,
Qsee Sundays Star.l-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-07
az
So Hats, 4Sc.

Fine grade Milan, Chip, Tus-
can and Rough Straw Hats; 20
distinct styles, including the best
ready-to-wear ideas of the year.
Worth $I.5o to So. Tomorrow,
4SC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-07
A Sale Of Hats Worth up to $4-Two Lots.
f. Ssts So 81 Csc.

leading New York makers finest Lin
gerie Hats. In the lot are embroidery and
hand-embroidered Linen Hats. Three
styles. Made on wire frames In large and
medium shapes. Can be bent into any ef-
feet. Also Childrens Embroidered Hats;
all colors: silk bands. The Ladies' Hats.
in whites. blacks and colors. Worth "a to
81. Now 90c.
S. English Milan Sailors, 88c. |
Milan Sailors, with bell and
round crown in the two-piece
shape. Some trimmed up at back
in black and white; worth $500.
Also fine quality untrimmed white
Milan Polos. Now S8c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-07
ST. S. so u Trimmed Csc.

Try anywhere In Washington and you
cannot buy these hats for less than $3.50
At that price you may secure equal quality.
but even then you cannot secure so much
style We're exclusive Washington agents.
That's why we're selling as many polos as
any two stores combined. Polos trimmed
in fifty different ways. Some with velvet
and quilts: some with velvet and hair
brush: some with pompons and rosettcs
and quilts. In whites. blacks and blues.
Self-trimmed and contrasting trimming.
Worth s.. 80. SPECIAL. BIC
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-07
Size Of Glass Limited.

Interviews with most efficient and COM
petent teachers who are engaged In pri-
mary and grammar school work confirm
the opinion OF your committee that not less
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-07
75c. Wings, 39c.

Five styles of Wings, including
the Carnegian, Owls Head, Greib
Breasts with wing-Arrow wing.
All colors--black, white, lavender,
pink, pale blue. Worth 75c. Now
roc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-25
CAMPAIGN ON IN EARNEST.
Meeting Tonight to Agree Upon Can
didates

NEW YORK, September 25.-Campafgn-
Ing for the control OF the city administra-
ton for the next four years and for the
election of the county and borough off,
Gals throughout the city began I'm earnest
today
Charles +. Murphy will return from
Good Ground l.. L. to take active charge
of the fight for Mayor McClellan's re-
election, and he will be at his desk In
Tammany Hall every day until the close
of the contest.
Delegates from the republican organiza-
ton. the Citizens Union and Municipal
Ownership League will meet again to-
night to make another attempt to agree
upon candidates for mayor. controller
and president of the board of aldermen
II 1t Is successful the fusion ticket will
be placed In the field by the city conven-
ton of the Citizens. Union on Thursday.
District Attorney Jerome held a consul
tation yesterday with his assistants re-
garding plans for his independent candi-
dacy. Mr.. Jerome expects to be nominated
by, Tammany Hall and by the -fuSfonists.
but he Is planning his own campaign for
reelection irrespective of this possibility.
Interest Is conferred chiefly in the fu-
sion conference tonight. the first TINT
will have been held with the Citizens
Union since that organization bolted.
more than a week ago, to escape the re-
sponslbility for the attempt to make
Judge Gaynor the candidate.
Three candidates for mayor will prob
ably be discussed by the conference to-
night representing the three important
fusion elements, as follows:
John Ford, proposed by the republican
machine and Endorsed by the German
American League.
Martin w. Littleton, proposed by the
Citizens Union.
Samuel Seabury. proposed by the Mu-
nicipal Ownership League.
All these candidates are ardent advo-
Gates of municipal ownership control
of public utilities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-25
WORE HATS IN CHURCH.
Ban Placed on Bareheaded Women at
Services

A dispatch from New York last night
says that as the result Of an article in st
Johns Bulletin a church publication con-
Quoted by the Rev. Edward l.. Stoddard.
rector OF st. Johns Episcopal Church, Jer-
sey City, nearly every woman who attended
services at the church last night wore
hat of some description. A copy of the bull
letin was placed In every pew In the morn
ing, when many hatiess women We're pres
ent,s but. after reading the article in ques-.
ton, which is understood to have been writ
ten by Dr. Stoddard, they apparently de-
cided to accept his advice There were few
hatless women present last night. >lL
DR.. Stoddard based his article on the It'll
chapter of First Corinthians, In which Re
says St. Paul strictly forbids women to re-
main bareheaded IN church. The reason for
this. he says. is that the glory of woman is
her hair. and naturally she devotes much
time to is care. It is practically one of her
So 7sa and therefore she should not
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-25
Standard
Patterns

Give greater satisfaction to the
women who buy them and cut their
cloth by them than any other pat
terms made.
They show an assortment of STYLES
that covers every demand; that
gives absolutely the final word on
all Fashions from the dress centcrs
of the world, made possible of re-
production by means of patterns;
that for perfection of fit are in a
class by themselves, and for sim
plicity of Instructions regarding the
making appeal to every woman who
has ever used them.
Ioc. and sc. each.
Main floor, st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-25
ing the stock. as widely as possible among

ING the stock as widely as possible among
the people. 2
San Francisco already has an imposing
city hall, costing 100000: and the federal
government has erected a S7,0000Oo post
Office and custom house In the same local
ity. One block distant will be the new
public library costing $l.647.O00. These
have been already decided upon and pro-
v-ded for and will be the nucleus of the
civic center. so Mr.. Burnham's plan W II
have good start 1t is unfortunate that
such a plan was not furnished fifty years
ago. before the city was built over As
early as 1855 Frederick Law Olmstead was
invited by the municipal council to plan a
park system, and he laid out broad boule-
wards and sites for public buildings which
unfortunately were never adopted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-25
Wof1en's
High=grade Footwear,

Women enjoy themselves most
when they know that in every par
ticular they are stylishly dressed.
OF feminine attire there is nothing
more truly creditable than appro-
prlately elegant and stylish foot
wear. We supply this requisite in
the greatest andmost attractive va
riety.
There is an art within an art in
creating shoes. The shoe is one
thing. Its individuality is another.
1t is the individuality of our foot
wear that has marked them the
standard.
Superior case, grace, wear, ele-
gance, refinement, combined with
superior style and form, materials
and workmanship, are found in all
our footwear.
The perfect blending of skill and
integrity is as good an expression
as any to indicate what it is that has
caused our shoes to attain the stand
ard of excellence they now possess.
Special attention is called to the
following lines:
women's Kldskin Shoes lace and button with
terr sole. square edge and patent tip-for house
or carriage wear.
$500 pair.
women's Gun Metal calfskin Shoes Blachar
GEOGRAPHICALLY desirable for walking being
made on comfortable and stylish last.
5000 a pair.
women's Patent Caifssin Button Shoes made on
4 new lsst-a very stylish shoe, combining finest
nsterials and best workmanship.
5000 pair.
womens Hand-msde Shoes. patent tip made
on very smart last. They arc soft and pliable
and elegant, and embody the very latest In dress
shoes
$500 pair.
Third floor Tenth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-25
The puritan
Tea Pot Strainer.

We have just received the new
Puritan" Tea Pot Strainer, which
fits into the spout of the tea pot IN
a most inconspicuous manner, and
is the greatest improvement ever
made in a Tea Strainer to be used
on the pot. They are silver-platcd
and very reasonably priced.
LOG. each.
See demonstration in Housefu--
nisfing Dept
fifth hoor Eleventh ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-25
Housekeeping
Necessities.

oF1 NTICIPATING the mani
IMl fold needs of homemakers
Nv at this season, we have pro-
vided an almost unlimited
supply of everything necessary 10
housekeeping. The spacious de-
partment on the fifth floor presents
Almost attractive array of the latest
products of the best factories.
wearabIe qualities, appeals to the judeious house,
Keepers. Although so light in weight II Is triple.
utensils Specially unique are the double and trinie
separate vessels that mt to one another closely
two or three different articles at one lime
This Is particularly economical for those using a
gas stove. These shapes come also IN agate and
granite ware
fble pins. are in much demand just now when the
b pa M SI curtains Is question Of Importance
Il Is unique In having glass receptacle in which
the powdered WIDER, coffee Is placed Beneath is the
a few moments from the lighting of the lamp the
steam rises through tube and sprays over the
coffee, through which 1t drPs into the pot. The
dainty housekeeper can thus make the coffee while
the meal is being served. The Meteor is construct
with silver.
Our elaborate collection of fireplace sets In brass
and Iron represents the very latest styles.
Metal umbrella stands are among our new I'm.
portafions. They are handsomely decorated. hay-
Ing quite foreign appearance.
Jelly molds are In many unique shapes this sea.
son Almost every fruit and flower is represented
In the designs. They come in tin, glass and the
various enamel wares
Women who are looking for presents for their
men friends win find In this department the new
est and finest cigar lighters. Some have places for
ashes. matches and cigars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-25
New Fall
Flannels.

Flannels never go out OF style.
Year in and year out-summer and
winter-their popularity remains un-
shaken.
Our assortment this season is
larger and more comprehensive
than ever, representing as it does
all the staple sorts, as well as the
latest novelties, OF which plaidS have
the favor, and of which we are sho"-
ing an excellent variety.
Tmparted Plaid Flannels, IN rich and beautiful
rcub;nEt i0ns-one OF fashions fayorites for ram
.srCriaiv desirable for separate waists and chill
d-,n's dresses; q inches wide
Qoc. and SI.OO yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-25

Chartered Golden Oak Buffers Table, carved
top, long linen drawer. lower shelf; size s6xIe.
SIo.75. Value, $4,000.
Solid Mahogany Buffers Table, similar to the
SI7.85. Value, $1,000.
s,peee Mahogany parior Suite. fine hand work,
$38.85. Value, $500.
Mahogany Arm Chairs. Venetian arms. crotch
mahogany backs. wooden seats.
So.35. Value, $I2.oo.
Mahogany Rocker to atch the above chairs.
So.35. Value, $I2.oo.
;, Golden Oak Buffet. lined silver drawer, large
linen drawer.
$I8.o5. Value, $4,000.
Windsor Mahogany Rockers,
5000. Value, $1,000.
Satin Bird's-eye Maple ChffonIer serpentine
'front.' French feet. cabinet ends
$1,000. Value, $4,000.
edge. '"''eu sprung
S29.75. Value, $500.