davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04
Endeavorers' Anniversary.

The sixteenth anniversary of the Calvary
Christian Endeavor Society was celebrated
last evening with an elaborate program at
Calvary Baptist Church Miss Monette
Hallam, president of the Y. P. S. C. E., pre-
sided. and short addresses were made by
DR.. Charles w. Needham, president of
George Washington University, and by DR..
Samuel H. Greene, pastor of Calvary
Church. Reports of the work in the three
different departments were read by their
respective presidents:
The program was as follows: Organ pre-
lude, Prof. Mayo; anthem, God Calling
YETI Scripture lesson. Gen. W. s. Shallen-
berger; hymn. 20 Worship the King
prayer, Mr.. P. H. Bristow: solo, Mrs. Ralph
p. Barnard; reports from three department
presidents--Y. P. s. c. E. Miss Monette Hal
lam, president; intermediate, Mr.. Leonard
Ruoff, president; junior, Master Robert
Gotta, president. Hymn, How Firm a
Foundation" address, President Charles
w. Needham: anthem, "Callest Thou Thus,
o Master?"; address, the pastor; hymn.
Onward, Christian Soldiers benediction,
the pastor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04

For Dinners, Teas and Luncheons
Blackistone's floral decorations. 18th & H
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04
Thomas Post Elects Officers.

George II. Thomas Post, G. A. R., No 15.
elected the following officers for the COM
ing year at the regular meeting held last
Friday night: Edward A. Keller, COM
mander; William Hawthorne, senior vice
commander; D. S. Walker, Junior vice COM
mander. William II. Honn, chaplain; DIR. n.
H. Dobson, surgeon; g. p. Entrikin, quar-
termaster; f. p. Seavey. officer of the day;
l.. B. Tooley, officer of the guard, and
Messrs. Crisp, Webster. House, Honn,
Thatcher, Littlejofn. Seavey and Haw-
thorne delegates and alternates TO the de-
partment encanpment.
Mrs. Kaufman was elected resident of
George II. Thomas Womans Relief Corps
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04
Hiram Lodge, F. A. A. NJ, Elects OF.
ficerS.

Hiram Lodge, No. 10, Il. A. A NJ, at Its
regular communication, held Friday, night,
December 9, elected and Installed the follow
ing named officers for the ensuing Masonic
year: William w. Stevens, worshipful
master; Harry G. Kimball, senior warden;
Mark F. Finley junior warden; William
L. Stuard, secretary (re-elected; Philip ID.
Ward treasurer (re-electeO; Calvin F.
Hummel senior deacon; William @. Pond,
junior deacon: Charles w. Pimper, senior
steward; William P. Herbst, junior stew
ard; Charles L. Patten, master of oeremo-
MES; Gideon A. Thomas, tiler; Arthur Ii.
Kimbau, organist; James B. Lamb.e, Ira
w Hopkins and Fred w. Boone, trustees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04

We Make Millwork to Order
at short notice. Machines on the premises.
Eisinger Bros. 21O9 It'll NV. Phone N 1113
de4-deSu-3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04
Two Men Reported Missing.

The police were told yesterday of the dis
appearance of two residents Of this city
and were asked to look out for them Ono
of the men reported missing is Herbert
George He is twenty-one years old and
walks lame. The police We're informed that
he left his home at 2319 Pennsylvania ave-
nue. Friday and failed to return. ]. B. Ben
nett coored, forty-five years old of 1743
Seaton street northwest is the other man
who Is reported ITO have failed to return
home. He is also reported to have gone
AWAY Friday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04
Reception to Neill; o'Brien.

A reception was given last night to Neill
o Brien. the comedian of the Dockstader
Minstrel Company. by the Knights of
Columbus at their hall, COG z street north
west. Mr.. DBrien was accompanied by
the following members of the troupe: VIII
Mcdonald, James Bradley, Harry A. Ellis
William Hallet Curtis Somers, Edward
Cupero James and Michael Latham Sam
Goldman, William Cauley and John King.
The knights of the various local encamp-
ments will attend the Columbia Theater
in a body Friday evening next to witness
the minstrel performance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04
CITY AND DISTRICT.

While attempting to board a street car
AT 9th and G streets northwest last night
about 7:15 o'clock James Marson, thirty
two years old. living at 2340 Tth street
northwest, fell and cut his head. He re-
fused hospital trea tment and went home
without assistance.
Last night about T:45 o'clock an alarm
Of fire was turned In from box So because
OF a blaze In the chimney at the house of
Mrs. Mary Payne, 2425 18th street north
west. No damage was caused by the blaze.
While crossing the railroad tracks at
South Capitol street and Virginia avenue
yesterday afternoon about 2:30 Reuben
Major, cOlored. fifty-nine years Old caught
his foot in the frog of a switch and sprained
his ankle. The police Of the fifth precinct
too kBllm TO Providence Hospital for treat
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04
IDENTIFIED BY WIFE.
Body of Young Man Who Committed
Suicide to Be Inferred at Alexandria

Body of Young Man Who Committed
Suicide to Be Inferred at Alexandria.
Joseph Rountsee, the young man VINO
swallowed q quantity of laudanum Satur-
day night, and was picked up near 7th
and e streets. as stated in The Sunday
Star, died at the Emergency Hospital about
$50 o'clock yesterday morning. Coroner
hewitt Investigated the case and concluded
that Rountree had taken the poison with
suicidal intent. The body was identified
at the morgue by the widow of the victim
of the poison. She saw the body at the hos
pital and said she had been separated from
her husband for some time Some time
ago she and her husband lived on Missouri
avenue. He afterWard went to Baltimore
and was employed in lunch room at 2DS
Light street. The mother of the young
man lives in Tenleytown. She called at
the morgue yesterday afternoon and made
arrangements for the removal of her son s
body to Alexandria for interment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers FOR
Fort Monroe. Norfolk and all points south
every day in the year at $50 pm.
Electric train from 18th street and Penn
sylyania avenue for Mount Vernon hourly,
10 am. to 3 pm. Arlington and Alexandra
every twenty minutes.
Cars from station at Aqueduct bridge for
Arlington. Fort Myer and Fails Church
half hourly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04

At meeting of the National Capital Dem
tai Society held Saturday evening at Loyal
Legion Hall, 40 10th street northwest. a
large attendance Of the dentists holding
membership in the society being present,
the following officers were elected by bal
lot: President. DR.. Starr Parsons; vice pres
ident, DIR. r. r. DAILY; recording secretary.
DIR. c. w. Cuthbertson: corresponding sec
rotary, DR.. w. B. Daily; treasurer, DIR,
George s. Waldo; librarian. Dr.. 2. w. Al
derman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04

Household troubles in the family of
George and Berdie Butler living in Foggy
Bottom. led to blows last Saturday night,
according to testimony In the Police Court
todtfy. Twice previous to that, 1t is said
George threatened to kill his wife. and
Saturday he struck her twice as prelim-
nary to carrying out his threats For the
lext sixty days the husband will be found
at the iail
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04
Vacant Houses Robbed

Report has been made to the police Of
depredatioas committed IN two vacant
houses in Northeast Washington during the
past few days. The houses that were Wis
tied and robbed of gas fixtures lead nine
and tub Innings are lilo 9Th street and GO
l. street Detectives Parham and O'Brien
are investigating the thefts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04

Sunday, December 10, p. m, All Souls
Church, 18th and l. streets northwest
Topic Child Labor in the National
Capital and Elsewhere"
Addresses by Felix Adler, Phi. D.. and
Mr.. Charles P. Neil, Ph.D.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04
Red Cross Meeting.

Arrangements have been made for n meet
ing OF the American National Red Cross
Association at the Hubbard Memorial Hall
tomorrow afternoon at $50, Secretary Root
will preside and there will be an address
by Maj. Van Rensselaer, Hoff. assistant sur
geon general, on the work OF the Red Cross
In Manchuria during the Russo-Jap war.
Those interested in the work of the Red
Cross may obtain tickets by application
the rooms OF the secretary. $40 Colorado
building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04

William Pcndleton. colored. thlrty-three
years old called at the Emergency Hos
initial last night about q o'clock and COM
planned that he had been struck with
blackjack by another Colored man. The
surgeons dressed an injury to his fore
head and nc was able to go to his home
near Rhode Island avenue and 18th street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04
But Slightly Injured.

Friends of Lieut.. Ruggies, who is sta
toned at Fort Ethan Allen, VT, have
learned that the injury he received at the
fort last Friday slight. They became
alarmed at exaggerated reports and tele-
graphed Col. Wallace, the eommandant, for
information
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04
Fell Down Stairs.

William Hopkins. afty-five years old,
whose home is at 413 9th street northwest,
fell down a flight Of stairs at his home
about $50 o'clock yesterday morning. He
was taken to the Emergency Hospital for
treatment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04
Santiago Society to Meet socially.

The first social meeting of the season of
the District Of Columbia branch of the So
ciety OF the Army Of Santiago de Cuba will
be held tomorrow evening at the headquar
tiers Of the District of Columbia militia
Star building. An attractive program has
been arranged for the entertainment of the
members of the society and their guests.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04
Pennsylvania Railroad Clerical Orders

for 1906 will be issued to clergymen having
a regular charge as settled pastors Of
churches located on or near the Pennsyl-
vania railroad Individual application
blanks can now be obtained from all ticket
agents Application should be sent in to
the general Office as soon possible and
in no case later than December 15.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy-Thomas E. Shea in The
Bells" S:15 pm.
Belasco--Jefferson DeAngelis in Fan
tana," S:15 pm
Chase s-PolIte vaudeville $40 p. m
Columbia-Iew Dockstader's Minstrels
BIB pm.
Kernan's-The Brigadiers, S:15 PM
Majestic-Al. H. Wilson in The German
Gypsy" S:15 pm.
National-John Drew in DE Lancey,
S:15 pm.
Convention Hall-Food show by the Retaii
Grocers' Protective Association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04
You'll Make No Mistake

In selecting your meats at the stalls of I. r.
kE,ANE co, 34-51 Center mkt. and Whole
sale Row. The capitals best and oldest resi-
dents have used their choice Washington
dressed Beef Southdown Lamb and other
products for years. Inspection of the daily
exhibits invited. Prompt service always.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04
FUNERAL OF JOHN F. VAN HORN.
Services to Be Held Tomorrow-Inter
ment at Congressional Cemetery.

Funeral services Will be held at 2:30
o'clock tomorrow afternoon at 54S 14th
street southeast over the remains OF John
F. Van Horn. who was accidentally shot by
his son Thanksgiving day while on shoot
ing expedition
Mr.. Van Horn flfty-four years of age
and was member of Benjamin B. French
Lodge No. 10 of Masons. of Columbus
Council, National Union. and Of the Book
binders Union. For the past twenty-five
years he had been employed in the govern
ment printing office.
His wife, his son, John F. Van Horn, and
two daughters, Mrs. Harry c. Bradley OF
this city and Mrs. Clayton Ickes of Littles-
town, Pa. survive him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04
Miscellaneous Sales.

Anything may be advertised In The Star
under For Sale Miscellaneous at one cent a
word each day II the notice is inserted for
three days or more. Many sales are made
by small amounts invested in advertising.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04
Catho1ic Knights Fntsrtain,nen+

The members Of st. Aloysius Branch, No.
40, Catholic Knights OF America, have
completed arrangements to give an enter
tainment at GonZaga Hall tomorrow even
Ing. The committee in charge promises to
look out for the comfort and convenience
of all it's guests
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04

Celestine Perkins, colored, twenty-five
years old. whose home is at 1895 nth
street northwest, was treated at the Emer-
gency Hospital last night for injuries to
her head and face. She received the in
Juries, she stated, by falling while getting
out of a buggy near Washington Circle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04

An elderly man named Peter Matthews,
whose home is at ~ X street northeast,
was found sick on the street near Massa-
ehusetts avenue and LIST street northeast
last night about IL o'clock. The sixth pre-
cinct patrol wagon was summoned and the
sick man was removed to his home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04
CITY ITEMS.
Best Granulated Sugar, 41hc.;

10. Soc. Tea, &c.,; Id. 40c. Tea, &c.; Po-
tatoes, 95c. bu.: Onions. 25c. PIX. Z lbs.
Buckwheat, 25c.: Maple Syrup. 20c. qt.;
4 Corn, 25c.: 3 Elk Sifted Peas. 25c.: Best
Flour 81. 20 SIX. 80 bbl.: Lib pkgs. Raj
sins, 1Oc: Currants. 1Oc.; Citron, lie; But
ter, 25c.; Eggs. &c; Tomatoes, &c. can,
$1.o5 doz.; Sardines. &C.: Ginger Snaps,
4hc.; Crackers, TIC. ]. T. D. Pyles'
Stores, including 94S La. ave. debit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04

Miss Mary Walker, twenty-five years old
became suddenly Ill at her home ga Penn
sylvania avenue northwest, yesterday aft
ernoon. The ambulance was summoned
from the Emergency Hospital and she was
removed to that Institution for trea t.nent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04
14th and R. I. Avenue Branch.

Advertisements are received at The Stars
branch office, Portman Pharmacy, corner
14th street and Rhode Island avenue, al
regular rates and sent Immediately to The
Star office without charge for the messenger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04
Need ANY New Furniturep

Get the best values for your money. Our
collection 10 be sold Wednesday commenc-
ing 10 am, is direct from factories noted
for fine finish and beauty of styles. Call and
examine IT. Wilson & Mayors, Auctioneers,
1927 and 1909 c. St
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04

The surest Stepping Stone to Success
is thriftiness Lose no time in opening a saw
ings account with banking dept. of Union
Trust Co. 1414 F st. go interest paid.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04
Oriental Rugs and Carpets.

large quantity of beautiful oriental rugs
and carpets in all sizes and shapes will be
sold at auction at Sloan's, 1907 G ST., by
day and Friday of this week, at IL am and
3 pm. each day. See catalogue for partic-
ularS.-Adyt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04
Butter for Holiday Season

You should be particularly careful during
the holiday season about the Butter Or
der Elk Grove from w. T. Reed doth and
Pa. ave.). It's the ideal quality Butter
Pure, sweet appetizing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04
Blaze In Electric Conduit.

Sergt Yates of the fourth precinct found
a blaze in an electric conduit on 7th street
southwest between and C streets yester-
day morning about o'clock. The blaze was
extinguished before any damage had been
caused.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04
Superior Quality Pork Products.

Golden Brand Hams and Bacon and Gold
en- Leaf Lard will merit your commenda-
ton. They're exceptionally fine. ]. n.
Town Georgetown Market will supply you.
Advertisements.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04
Consumers of Refined Oil and Gasoline

In order to get value received, purchase
your OIL and Gasoline from your grocer or
Oil wagons who use the one-gallon District
stamped measure. National OIL Co., Ross
Ign, Va. no25-1Ots
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04

ONE HUNDRED varieties of delicious can
dies REGULARLY G0c. H., NOW 35c.
Geo r. Shoetz, f and 10th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04

Haifdressing, Marcel waving a speciality,
done by experts. Shampooing, scalp treat
ment, maniCuring and full line of strictly
first-class hair goods. Nine. NJ Siccardi,
I'll 18th St NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04
"oId Glory" is Honestly Brewed

and honestly aged. A dirk beer that's as
beneficial to the system as its satisfying to
the palate. cor case drop postal. or phone
w. 1876, Abncr-DTury Brewing Co. 10Th & r
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04

Do Not Fail to Hear Rev. C. W. Petit
of Massachusetts in the Pentecostal Church,
9th and d SITS, this evening. It,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04
Brown & Tolson's Tuesday Sale

includes desirable furniture for all parts of
the home also one "Hink &, Johnson" Vic
toria and one "Bogail' Grand Upright
Piano to be sold at L. m. Dealers and pri-
waite buyers invited 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04
The Assure nee Of Receiving Butter

of superior quality is absolute when you
order of James F. Oyster, 9th and Pa. ave.
The buffers he handles are freshly churned
products-pure and delicious. "Four-leaf
Glover" Creamery Butter specialty.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04
The Value of Attractive Printed Matter

as a business bringer is generally recog-
nlzed. Consult Byron S. Adams, 512 11th.
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04

Phone Reisinger's for Ice Cream.
s. gal, SOC. ~ gal 235 G ST. Phone NJ 2T87
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04
We Move Anything.
Dental Society Election.

Merchants Transfer & Storage Co., 900 e
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04

Mrs. Petit Of Mass. Will Sing in the
Pentecostal Church, 9th & D sts, tonight Ito
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04

John R. Kelly, Center Market.
New York Roast Beef. Corned Beef
speciality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04
.4old Braddock'' is Your Protection

ever you order, and you're assured purity
and age. Best dealers sell ''Old Braddock."
Advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04
"Milk" Bread Always Wins Favor

with folks who know and appreciate good
bread. 1t Is made in the real home way
the best materials being mixed with fresh
milk instead of water. MILK" Bread is de-
Hvered fresh and clean from oven to table,
&c. Delicious homemade Pies, zoe. Holmes
Bakery, LIST and E SITS. Phones E. 1440 & 1441.
1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04
Winter Carriages

Get one by the month from Robinson's
Stab 81 10th. NJ. 1905. no29 -6ts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04

Swift & Companys sales of dressed beef
In Washington. d. c.. for the period of
November / to December ?. 1905, aver
aged the following prices per pound:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04

Chris. Handlers Pride of Virginia Port
unsurpassed as a tonic wine and health
builder. Iac ct Only at 800 18th ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04

Hair Mattresses Remade, $3.50.
New ticks. $3.50. A. Carter, 1925 10Th 81
Drop postal de3-2ts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04
v. Baldwin Johnson's Coal, sig 9th St.
George Buffers offense.

No dealer has or can have better coal
Save the 50c.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04

Bicycle Tires. Just Received 800 Pair
Everlasting Puncture-proof Tires, regular
price. $40 pair, while they last, $3.50 each.
We will call for and deliver your wheel any
where in city. Just phone East 847.
H. w. HIGHAM, Jr., 103-105 B St Sc.
no 22-14t" Opposite Congressional Library
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-09-21

tors desire for maning throughout
their districts and the country.
Each senator Is allowed 81 and each
representatives SO copies OF the Con-
gressional Record for free distribution.
Mr.. Smith ,eeps the list OF the persons
or libraries to whom ne Records are
mailed and can In moment tell
whether any congressman has or mas
not used his quota. When his number
In exhausted senator or member must
pay the usual Price for any no SENDS
out In excess. This price varies accor--
Ing to the size OF the Record. During
the last days Of congress, when day
and night sessions are held, the Rec
ord is sometimes quite bulky, running
up to IT'S pages or more. To send q
l.rge numDer of these big publications
to his constituents 10 quite q costly
matter &c the congressman, but so pop
ular Is the Recc-l In some districts
that many OF the statesmen have to go
down In their pockets to pay for t-.cse
they have to send out In addition to
their free quota
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-09-21

and, like all of his colleagues who
have been transferred to that field, ne
Is making good" He is stout, roly
poly man, with a pleasant, smiling
face, a joke always on the end OF his
tongue, but with good supply OF &C
tive gray matter located under his
smooth brown hair, which Is accurate
ly parted in the middle.
Mr.. reynolds Is only 35 years DID,
but his Is years Of life since he LETT
college has been crammed full OF use
full experiences and he has taken hold
of the management of the big customs
service which comes under his depart
ment in a way that has won the en-
comiums of Secretary Shaw and Pres
ident Roosevelt. When Mr.. Reynolds
graduated from Dartmouth college he
went into journalism and for two years
was a Washington correspondent. He
had a natural bent for politics-clean
politics-state and national, and was
made secretary Of the Massachusetts,
republican state committee, a perma-
nent position as the annual election OF
governor in the Bay state makes po-
litical campaigns a permanent institu-
ton there.
Mr.. Reynolds has long been the chief
lieutenant of Senator Lodge, the repub-
lican leader of Massachusetts,. and
the latter was instrumental In having
him placed in his present important
post. President Roosevelt likes Reyn.
olds' energetic. but good-natured way
of doing things. and has felt amply
justified in selecting him for assistant
secretary Of the treasury.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-09-21
Against "rrats."

The board OF education OF Lawrence
has issued the following notice. which
has been sent by mail to parents whose
children are in the high school: 1T
is the conviction OF the school authori-
ties OF Lawrence. as well rs those OF
practically the whole country, that
secret societies among the pupils are
detrimental to the best interests OF
those who become members and those
of the entire school. They lead to
clanishness and ill-feeling. They con-
sumo the time and endanger the health
OF the members For the sake OF
your own children We advise and
urge you to keep them out Of such So
cieties. or. II they have already Joined,
to persuade them to drop their men,
bership."