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The National tribune., 1906-05-03

Ex-senator William A. Harris. of
Kansas, has been nominated for Gov
ernor of the Sunfiower State on the
Democratic ticket. Senator Harris is
gentleman and pretty good sort of
fellow whom everybody likes. but he
Is on the wrong side of the political
fence for Kansas. That State will hard,
ly deliver herself again into the hands
Of the Democrats or Populists after the
dose they dished up a few years ago.
The State was never more prosperous,
never more a; rest in every way than
now. The contrast between her con-
The National tribune., 1906-05-03

The Senate Committee on Foreign
relations has agreed to report favor
ably treaty providing for the survey
and stalking the 14lst meridian on the
Alaskan boundary. The purpose is to
provide Tor the physical definition,
through suitable stakes and monu
ments, the Alaskan boundary deter
mined by the Commission. which three
years ago negotiated a treaty between
the United States and Great Britain.
The National tribune., 1906-05-03

Lieut.-Gen. Csrbin is going to remain
IN Washington after he retires from
the Army next Autumn. He is making
plans TO erect magnificent home Just
inside the suburbs of the city. Gen.
corbin married very rich maiden lady
a few wears apn
The National tribune., 1906-05-03

A resolution extending the thanks Of
the country to Gen. Horace Porter for
his enterprise in securing the body of
john Paul Jones was presented in the
House by Representative William Al
den Smith. of Michigan.
The text of the resolution follows:
That, regarding with pride the
achievements of their countryman,
Horace Porter, the distinguished SOL
dier, orator and diplomat, the thanks
Of the people of the United States are
eminently due and are hereby rendered
to him, as a tribute to his extraordinary
enterprise, diligence and fortitude in
reclaiming the body of Americas first
naval hero. John Paul Jones' whose
place of interment in Paris more than
The National tribune., 1906-05-03

The Rivers and Harbors Committee
of the House took a junketing trim 20
Niagara Falls last week. The Commit
tee members are of the opinion that
they cannot tell whether the beauties
of Niagara Falls are being destroyed or
not and must take the trip and inves-
tigate.
The National tribune., 1906-05-03

The National Red Cross Association
Secretary of War Taft President, got
together and sent to San Francisco
about 100000 for the sufferers. and
the President. after having asked the
country to send contributions TO the
National Red Cross. called them off
and ordered everybody to send direct
TO San Francisco, and everybody is
wondering why
The National tribune., 1906-05-03

A million dollars is to he placed at
the disposal of the Secretary of the
Navy by the present Congress. to be
expended in the advancement of the
science or sub-marine-boat warfare.
The activity of several of the foreign
Nations In adding a number of Amer
1can-built beneath-the-surfa fighters
10 their nayies has impressed the House
Naval Committee with the necessity of
going deep into the subject of supply
ing the United States Navy with an
adequate complement of this class of
vessels
The National tribune., 1906-05-03

President Roosevelt also has the
right idea about relief of the unem-
ployed. He suggests that Congress
make an immediate appropriation of
100000 for repair and erection of
Government buildings in San Francis
co, that the unemployed mechanics may
at once be put to work.
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Seaboard Florida Limited

The only daily electric-lighted Pullman
train to Florida-will commence running
January T. leaving Washington 6:25 pm,
arriving ST. Augustine 2:1O pm. next day.
Office 1421 Pa. ave-Advt.
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Velvet Kind Needed for Xmas Dinner.
c. S. Quality Ice Cream. Druggists
Advertisement.
Sermon by Rev, DR.. Bristol

THE best preacher is he who can see
the truth and make you see It," Rev. DR..
F. U. Bristol declared Yesterday in his
sermon which dealt with the Inaugural of
Jesus" when angels proclaimed his mis-
sion in the words. ION earth peace. good
will toward men,
The speaker noted the conditions i'm
Judea and in Rome. and said: "These
words came from heaven. for neither Ro-
man civilization Of that day. nor Hebrew
dcgeneracy could give them birth. No
Caesar, no Cyrus entered upon a campaign
with such message Only the wisdom Of
God could inspire the thought and hope Of
these words. The peace Of which the poets
sang was limited to Jerusalem-to family
or to nation-never to the world. The
world Is slowly coming to learn Gods plan
for all people. You cannot make can
mons of the angels message! You cannot
use 1t for bombs! 1t is love.
"Americanism stands for peace! We are
moving forward! Peace on earth, good
will toward men-all men. everywhere
black Or white. learned or unlearned, prince
or slave. Gods plan for us all is loye-in
home. In nation. in society-and it promises
heaVenH'
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Convicted of Robbery.

While asleep after a days hard work
Saturday night four employees Of the Po-
tomac Electric Power Company were
robbed OF about s12 in money by a fellow
employee and in the Police Court TODAY
Reginald Pyles was called upon to answer
four charges of larceny. His honor i'm
posed sentences amounting in all to 5000
fine or eight months imprisonment
Thomas $. Curtiss, Edward Adamson
Andrew j. Ketner and John Longust were
asleep in the power house near the corner
of sth and ID streets northwest Saturday
night. Pyles was with them that even
ing in the power station. About o'clock
Sunday morning Ketner awoke 10 find a
hand in his pocket, where he kept his
money.
Whats being pulled off here?' he asked
in surprise.
pyles fled making his escape The other
men were aroused and four found that
money was missing from their pockets
Complaint was made to the police and ii
description of the intruder furnished.
Pyles' arrest by Detectives oDea and War
rem followed.
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Martha Chapter Installation.

At a meeting held last Friday evening the
newly elected officers of the Martha Chap
ter, No. 4, Z. o. s., were installed. The cere-
room, Naval Lodge Hall, at 4th street and
Pennsylvania avenue southeast, was con-
Quoted by the worthy grand matron Of the
District, Mrs. Jeanette r. Newton, who
was assisted by the grand marshal, Mrs. l..
NJ. Hunt and the grand chaplain, Mrs. c..
NJ. Pine. The following officers were in
stalled Mrs. Martha A. Harper, worthy ma
tron; DR.. Levi c. Blake, worthy patron;
Mrs. Elizabeth Heinline, associate matron;
Mrs. Alice p. Boss, secretary; Mrs. EliZsa
beth McCathran, treasurer; Miss Ella
Luckett, conductress; Mrs Flora Campbell,
associate conductress; Mrs. Ella Woodward,
marshal; Mrs. Efhe Briggs, chaplain; Mrs.
Norma Hine, organist; Miss Leila Mae Mel
son. Adah; Miss Lillian w. Thompson
Ruth; Mrs. Elizabeth Car,in, Esther; Miss
Grace Hurlbut, Martha; Mrs. Frances D.
Barstow, Electa; Mrs. Ethel Vivian, warder
Mr.. Frank G. McCathran. sentinel; Mrs NJ
Ella Espey, Mr.. Alex Mckenzie, and Mr..
William b. Hardy, trustees, and Mrs. NJ
Ella Espey, representative on board of
directors of Masonic and Eastern Star
Home.
Following the installation of the officers
short musical and literary entertainment
was given, during the progress of which a
past matrons jewel was presented to Mrs.
Ida V. Faber, retiring worthy matron, by
Charles j. O'Neil, and a handsome cut
glass pitcher by Mrs. Norma Hine. Mr..
Joseph II. Mlans, the retiring patron, was
presented with cut glass vase. and the
treasurer. Mrs. Elizabeth McCathran was
given large cluster of roses Addresses
were delivered by Mrs. Martha A Harper,
DR.. Levi c. Blake and Mrs. Jeanette r.
Newton. Refreshments We're served
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Academy of Music.

The attraction at the Academy of Music
this week. beginning with tonight's per-
Torrance will be Lillian Mortimer in mo
Mother to Guide Her" The play is de-
scribed as a comedy drama and Miss Nor
timer will be seen In character role which
gives opportunity for comedy work. The
scenes are laid in the quiet countryside
which becomes a center of conflicting emo
tons as the struggle of a young and inno-
cent girl is disclosed in her endeavors to
protect her good name and assure herself
of a square deal in the battle of life. Each
act is said to be filed with stirring stua-
lions which result in climaxes of the siren
uouS sort. The dramatic scenes are inter-
spersed with bright comedy lines. In addi-
ton to the special Christmas matinee to-
morrow there will be matinees Thursday
and Saturday.
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Hospital for Colored People.

DR., r. Il. Jackson. colored, formerly in
the employ of the Treasury Department,
has founded an institution at Bluefeld. w.
Va. which is known as the Jackson Hos
pital for COlored People, According to
Tie reports, the work being done at the
hospital for the alienation of suffering
among sick and injured colorcd people is
progressing favuYably. though limited To
some extent on account or the lack of
funds II IL pointed out that The hospital
r. the only institution of its kind for col
sred people in section where there are
about $1,000 of the race. Contribut ions
have been received lately in amounts from
81 10 So. and il Is the belief of the man.
pgement OF the institution that eventually
Il will be put upon a sound ass.
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Priceless Christmas Gift.

Rev. JIM Little, who has charge of the Res
cue Mission at 1114 street. has received a
letter from boy residing in Fredericks-
burg, Va, which, Mr. Little says. he regards
as a priceless Christmas gift. 1t appears
from the statement of the preacher that
while conducting a street corner religious
meeting several nights ago he found the
hoy in drunken and generally disreputa-
bic condition in the crowd. Mr.. Little p'ead-
ell with the lad and he consented to stop
drinking and tramping about the country
return to his home and become 4 Christian.
The letter informs Mr.. Little that the boy
has reached his home. where he was re
eclved with open arms by his mother.
Mama was sick in bed" the lad writes
nut when ! returned to her and informed
her that / was going to stay home and
stop drinking, and not be tramp any
more. il was like medicine to her Had
not met YOU that night | might have been
walking around Washington now, a d uaken
tramp, but | thank God l came home
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Eastern Branch Gun Clubs Shoot,

The Eastern Branch Gun Club will nave
its annual Christmas day shoot on the
grounds of the club near the District Jail
tomorrow. The members and their friends
are expected to be out in force for try at
the clay pigeons. Since Thanksgiving day
the Eastern Branch Club has had no regu-
far shoot, the cold and bad weather in
terfering with outdoor sports, but the men,
bers have been keeping their hand in at the
indoor rifle ranges of the city
Another shoot will be held by the club
New Year day and this, it is expected, will
be the last regular event of the club until
the coming spring. The officers of the club
will, during the winter, arrange an interest
ing series of shoots during the coming sea-
son, and handicap tournaments will be a
feature of the program
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Surrendered by Bondsmen.

William J. Wilson, accused of securing
portraits Of President Roosevelt, the late
Secretary of State John Hay, Mark Hanna
and William Mckinley, from a New York
artist on the pretense that he wanted them
for historical society in or near Washing
ton, only to dispose of them and convert
the proceeds it is alleged, to his own uses,
was taken to Jail this morning. Wilson was
brought to this city on eXtradtion and he
had been at liberty on bonds, but his bonds
men today produced him before Justice
Barnard in Criminal Court No. 2 and sur
rendered him into the custody of the mar
shall. No arrangement was made to renew
Wilson's bail and he was subsequently re-
moved to iail,
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Catarrlets

Antiseptic tablets, relieve Nasal Catarrh. cure
Cold In Head and Sore Throat; best Mouth WASH
and safeguard against contagious diseases. Soc. Of
81. Druggists or mail.
O. /. HOOD CO.. Lowell. Mass.
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Charming Art Pictures Free
with Elk Grove Butter Coupons 800 La ave
Advertisement.
Funeral of Thos F. Mattin

this morning at st. Joseph's Catholic Church
over the remains of Thomas f. Mattingly.
who was member of the congregation.
Rev. Ignatius Feaiy, assistant pastor of the
church, was the celebrant; Rev. C. O.
Rosensteel of Forest Glen, Md, deacon, and
Mr.. Leo Fealy of st. Charles College, Eli
colt City, Nd, acted as subdeacon. Rev.
V. F. Schmitt, the pastor. was present in
the sanctuary, and Mr.. Thomas Murto of
st. Charles College. was master of cere-
monies.
The lnterment was in Mount Olivet ceme-
terry. where final services of the Catholic
Church were recited by Father Fealy.
The pail bearers were F. W. Miller, VIM.
A. Carlin, Martin Miller, John Eckert and
Thomas VI. Harvey.
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Get an Art Picture Free.

0GC III AII 1ICCUTC CTCG.
Bring Elk Grove Butter Coupons 922 La ave-
advertisement.
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Anniversary Celebration Ends.

Three services yesterday closed the join,
anniversary celebrations of the Mckinley
Normal and Industrial School Of Alexan-
Sfia. and The Cosmopolitan Church, col
ored held at the church on . street.
In the morning. after hymn. Scripture
reading and an anthem ny the choir, with
a solo BY Hattie y. Evey. sermon was
preached bN Rev. r. b. Robinson. secre-
tary of the school. IN the afternoon Rev
DR. j. Il. Mclaughlin delivered an address
and Rev. A. II. Strother o. Washington
smoke on the history of the church. A
pight the sermon was preached by Rev
S!mon =, w. Drew, his topic being The
Three Conceptions of Christianity"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-24
Reception to Dismissed Soldiers.

reception to the discharged men Of
the 18th U. S. Infantry now In the city
has been arranged to take place the even
Ing of January 3, 1907, at place to he
hereafter designated, at which time there
is to be full discussion of "the colored
soldier in war and peace" from the first
enlistment of colored men in the mill
tary and naval service. The discharge of
the companies of the 18th Infantry will
also be fully discussed. The committee
of arrangements, which is to be enlarged
consists Of James w. Poe, chairman; w.
II. Minor, Samuel B. Thompson P. M.
smith, Rev Robert L. Briscoe, VIM J.
Davis and George Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-24
Frank Brown in Trouble.

Grapes were on the menu Of the Christ
mas dinner to be held tomorrow at the
home OF Frank Brown, but they will not
be served Brown viii be absent from the
family circle. too. as he is scheduled for a
sixty days stay at the jail.
Brown was around the corner Of 18th
and H northwest Saturday night, It is said.
lurking near the fruit stand of Thomas
Sheahin The proprietor observed Brown
start off with a large box of grapes and
followed him. When Brown saw that he
was discovered he dropped the grapes and
fled. He was pursued and captured, how
ever, and turned over to Policeman Frye
of the fourth precinct. and was charged
with larceny in the Police Court today. His
Jail sentence is Judge Mullowny's Christ
mas present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-24
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers Tor
Fort Monroe, Norfolk and all points south'
every day in the year at $50 pm
Electric trains from 18th street and Penn
sylvania avenue for Mount Vernon hourly,
10 am. to . pm. Arlington and Alexandra
every twenty minutes.
Cars from station at Aqueduct bridge TOT
Arlington, Fort Myer and Falls Church nall
hourly.
Ferry steamer Callahan to Alexandra
hourly from $50 am. to $50 pm.
For Rock Creek bridge, ZooloS!cal fark,
Chevy Chase and Observation-Disclosures cars
from 18th street and New York avenue
every fifteen minutes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-24
AMENDS DIVORCE LAWS
COMMISSIONERS TO ASK LEGIS-
LATIoN OF CONGRESS.

AS result of the resolutions adopted by
the national congress on uniform divorce
laws. at which the District was represent
ed, legislation will be sought by the Com
missioners during the present session of
congress to amend the present divorce
laws in the District of Columbia. f. l..
Siddons. Adds B. Browne and Walter c.
Clephane, the District delegates to the
divorce congress, submitted a formal re-
port to Commissioner Macfarland this
morning upon the work accomplished at
the convention. and recommended that the
same resolutions adopted relating to the
annulment of marriage and divorce be
adopted in the District
According to the District statutes the
only grounds upon which a divorce can be
obtained at present is adultery The
causes for annulment of the marriage con-
tract adopted by the divorce congress, and
recommended by the Districts delegates
for adoption here. are impotency, con-
Sangunity and affinity, existing marriage,
fraud force or coercion and insanity I'M
known to the other party. The causes for
divorce adopted and recommended for the
District are adultery, bigamy. conviction of
crime in certain classes of cases, intoler-
able cruelty. wilful desertion for two
years and habtual drunkenness.
Careful consideration will be given this
subject by the Commissioners before seek
law for divorce on the causes recommended
by Messrs. Siddons. Browne and Clephane,
the Districts delegates. The Commission
ers will in the meantime consider any sug-
gesions or views from citizens of the Dis
trict upon this subject and will welcome
any suggestions as may prove valuable.
In this way the Commissioners say, they
can ascertain the opinions of the general
public upon this important question.
Submitted With Report.
With their report the Districts delegates
submitted to the Commissioners copies of
the resolutions adopted and a record of
the minutes of the convention. The latter
contains how the congress happened to
be convened. and sets forth the spirit with
which 1t dealt. Mr.. Siddons was a member
Of the committee on resolutions, which
drafted the proposed laws. In their report
the delegates unanimously recommended
the adoption of the proposed uniform laws.
They stated that the laws. however, are
subject to some verbal changes, which will
have to be made to conform with the local
conditions and requirements of legslat ion.
They concluded their report by saying:
IF our recommendation is adopted it is
proper to call attention to the fact that
it would increase the number of causes for
absolute divorce over what is now the
law in the District. and in this connection
your attention is directed to the resolutions
OF the congress for careful consideration
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-24
Orders for Xmas Flowers Promptly
executed. Violets, roses, etc. Shaffer, 14th & I.
Advertisement.
Christmas Celebration.

Premises ia 18th street was transformed
into a bower Of flowers and Christmas
greens today, an entertainment being ex-
tended by Mr.. George E. Howard to his
employees. The affair was a repetition of
Christmas festivities inaugurated by Mr..
Howard a. year ago. An orchestra fur
nished music and a collation. was served,
after which dancing was enjoyed. The
heads of the several departments were Sc
lected as a committee to look after the
decorating, entertaining and gneral carry
ing out of the program. Mr.. Howard ap-
peared at 1 o'clock and was presented with
a magnificent piece of furniture. After the
presentation address Mr.. Howard spoke in
kindly regard of all those in attendance.
Addresses were also made by Judge Peelee
and Mr. =. II. Warner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-24
westmoreland Lodge of Masons.

At the last meeting of Westmoreland
Lodge Of Masons, at Kinsale, Va, the
newly elected officers were installed as fol-
lows: William Unruh, w. M; DIR. w. N.
Chinn, senior warden; C. c. Fields. junior
warden; v. B. Aaardwick, treasurer; T. N.
Massey, secretary: F. A. Cameron, senior
deacon; Harvey Bailey, junior .eacon.
The installation was followed by a ban
quet served in the big dining room in ---e
new Masonic building at Kinsale. and after
the banquet several addresses were made.
The feature of t, evening was the pres
entation of a handsome past masters jewel
to E. C. Griffith, the retiring worshipful
master. The presentation was made by C.
G. Fields.
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Coal! Coal! Coal!
Highest grades ]. Maury Dove Co.-Advt
Plate Printers Install Officers.

The recently elected officers of the Plate
Printers Union, Local No. ., We're installed
with interesting ceremonies yesterday after
noon at Typographical Temple Those in
stalled were: William D. Lesser, president;
Clarence Mcclure, vice president;-Julius
Shafts, recording secretary; Edward A.
Meehan, financial secretary; d. a. Full
ton, treasurer; Edward Fairly, inspector;
Thomas Dennean, outside guard R. l..
Grace, George Thurber, Julius Shafts,
George Foster and P. j. Murphy, executive
committee; Arthur Small, Joseph Hardie
and Theodore Rooney trustees: C. w. Rich,
William Doyle and Charles ]. Baker, audit
ing committee; Gus Davis, Frank label,
Louis Perron, Fred Voigtsberger, Wilson
N. Miller, Fred Springmiler, Samuel F.
McCully, James Gibson, Ed. Atkinson,
George Elan and Edward Putnam, organi-
zation committee.
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TrOEley to KensingtOn

Via Rock Greek Bridges. Parks. Zoo. Chevy Chase
Lake. visitors should see these beautiful suburbs.
Tickets, 25c.. at FUSSELL'S 1927 N. Y. ave.
pol3tf.6
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When Quality Rules

Economy reigns. J. Maury Dove Co-Advt
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Song Service at Miles Church

The song service at Miles Memorial
Church was largely attended and the con-
gregation greatly enjoyed solos and quar-
tets. The choruses. o Be Joyful in the
Lord and Praise the Lord o My Soul, were
specially pleasing. Nine Booze was at the
organ and Mr.. Giles at the piano. Prof.
Taylor was leader of the choir. The fol-
lowing persons took part in the service: c.
w. Williams, Misses Georgia Hawkins
Lila Bradley, Carrie Thompkins, Eva
Shanklins, Amelia Brown, Josephine Butt
Ter, Essie Harris, Mamie Chase, Lottie
Hick, COnelia Briscoe, Bessie Eglin, Walter
L. Brown and NJ NJ. harrison
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Plans for Mass Meeting.

At a meeting yesterday of the committee
in charge Of the mass meeting to be held
at the Columbia Theater next Sunday even
ing, reports were made by the subcommit-
tee chairmen and addresses delivered. Thos.
J. Donovan the chairman of the committee
Of ARA. s;ements, presided, and H. Ambrose
Marsden, the secretary, recorded the min
utes.
An encouraging outlook is reported and
it was announced that at later date the
full program will be announced The next
meeting of the committee of arrangements
will be held next Friday at Carroll Insti-
tute
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CITY AND DISTRICT.

James Mcintosh. thirty -four years of age
residing at 1909 LIST street southwest was
locked up at the fifth precinct police sta
tfon last night for alleged robbery. 1t is
stated that he snatched pocketbook from
Mrs. John Carroll of 8 G. street southeast
Saturday night she was about to enter
a store at LIST and + streets southeast. Mrs.
Carroll identified Mcintosh as the man who
robbed her. but he denies the charge. The
case will he heard in the Police Court to-