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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-09
TO EXCHANGE VIEWS
LOCAL SOCIETY OF ACCOUNTANT
TO BE FORMED.
First Meeting to Be Held Tuesday
Evening Next at National
Rifles Armory.

A meeting of government accountants
and employees who are in any way interest
ed in the handling Of accounts, the pur-
chase Of supplies or the authorization of
expenditures will be held next Tuesday
evening, December II, at the National
Rifles Armory, 91S G street northwest, at
o'clock. The primary purpose of this
meeting is to complete the organization OF
an association to be known as the Asso-
citation of American Government Account
ants
The need for such an organization, it Is
said, was felt by the committee on account
ing Of the Keep commission, and the COM
mission has given it's unqualified indorse-
ment to the plan. The bringing together
of men engaged in this important branch
Of government work, 1t is believed, will
make possible an interchange of views and
discussion of various questions which will
prove of great value to such employees,
and Indirectly, but not less surely, to the
entire government service.
Semi monthly meetings will be held dur
ing the winter, and persons of practical
knowledge and experience have consented
to present papers or addresses during the
winter on the following and other subjects:
Jurisdiction of administrative and account
- officers and the courts relative to gov
eminent accounting matters; relations
which should exist between administrative
and accounting officers; accounting as a
help and a hindrance from the viewpoint
of an administrative officer; the don'ts Of
our accounting laws; statistics and analyti-
cal bookkeeping for purposes Of admins
tration; the routine of obtaining advances
from and making deposits in the public
treasury; property accountability.
These Are Eligible.
All accountants, disbursng officers, f1nan-
cial agents and others similarly employed
in the service of the government are eligible
to membership in the association. Under
the head "accountants'' are included all
clerks, examiners, agents, inspectors and
bookkeepers engaged in the work of audit
ing or examining government accounts or
claims, and all such persons who collect
or disburse government funds. All of these
are cordially invited to attend the meetings
and become members of the association.
All members are on an equal footing re-
CARELESS of their official positions under the
government.
It is expected that those interested in
night meeting, when opportunity will
be given to become charter members. The
aims and objects of the association will be
fully explained by Mr.. L. H. Mattingly
and the meeting will be addressed by Mr.
c. H. Keep. as the representative of the
committee on department methods. Mr..
A. H. Plant, controller of the Southern
railroad and president of the Association
Of American Railroad Accounting Officers,
and Mr.. w. B. Ridgely, controller of the
currency and examiner of the American
Institute of Bank Clerks, will explain the
methods. Other prominent speakers will
be present.
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MEETING OF VETERANS
SECRETARY BONAPARTE,s COM.
MENT ON UNICORN 1NDoRsEp.
Approval Of Proposition for Restora.
ton Of Canteen in Army-Elec-.
ton Postponed.

secretary OF the Navy Bonaparte was
strongly recommended for his action for
the protection Of the uniform Of the Am,
erican sallorman at a meeting of Gen An.
drew S. Burt Camp, United Spanish War
Veterans, last Friday evening. The pro-
posed restoration Of the army canteen and
the bill for better soldiers and sailors
temporary home in this city were also
heartily Endorsed.
The meeting of the camp was held at
Costello's Hall, at which there were many
members representing the other local
camps Of the soldiers and sailors of the
war with Spain. Acting Commander
George Nairn presided. 1t was UNDER
stood that the purpose Of the meeting
was the election of officers for the ensuing
year, put by unanimous consent this was
postponed until next Friday, December IA,
at which time 1t is expected Brig Cen
Andrew S. Burt. whose name the camp
members
Several spicy addresses were made last
night on many topics of general interest
TO the veteran soldiers and sailors. The
question of the restoration of the army
canteen and the establishment of a suit
able temporary home for soldiers and sailors
were among the matters approved by the
camp. On motion of Comrade William A.
Hickey, pioneer member of the Spanish
War Veterans, the camp listened to the
fetal report of Secretary Bonaparte OF the
Navy recently submitted to Congress.
Resolution Of Approval.
The reading Of this communication
ELECTED applause and resolution adopted
heartily commencing and indorsing the
patriotic sentiments expressed in the an
nual report to the Secretary of the Navy
referring to the uniform of the enlisted
men and officers of the United States
navy" The uniform of the soldiers and
sailors in the service of the United States,
1t was also declared, is badge of honor
as IT was In the days of the continental,
Mexican, civil and Spanish wars, and all
is was also declared, is a badge of honor
the uniform of our army and navy Tho
camp Will forward a copy of this resolu-
ton to Secretary Bonaparte and to De-
partment Commander ]. Walter Mitchell
for the action of the other camps of the
District of Columbia.
Commander Mitchell visited the camp
last night, attended by Department Aid
j. Ripple. Commander Mitchell made
note that the baby camp is keeping in
touch with events Interesting to the men
of the army and navy. He approved the
resolution and he will present the resolu-
ton TO the other camps for their action.
Commander Daniel c. Eberly and Jerry
O'Hara OF the 4th Immune Camp; Herbert
N. HUM, jr-, vice commander of Miles
Camp, and w. G. Jameson of Oconto
Camp, No. 4, of the Department of Wis
consin, were present and gave short talks.
Acting Commander Marin appointed the
following members of Burt Camp as a
Hearn, Albert B. Swift. Van A. Zahn Ed
ward Keegan, Edward Rollings, William
PalIas. Frank s. Howell, William A.
Hickey.
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To Settle Labor Disputes.

Representatives of both capital and labor
will appear before the House committee on
interstate and foreign commerce next Fri
day to argue the Townsend bill, empower
ing the President to appoint an arbitration
commission to settle labor disputes. The
measure provides for a continuation of the
Presidents policy in appointing a commits.
sion to settle the coal strike and gives him
power to appoint a commission of seven
members to investigate and report upon
any dispute involving delay in the United
States mails or interstate traffic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-09
through several of the western and south

through several of the western and south
ern states.
Among other members and guests present
were Mrs. Christine Walton Dunlap, Miss
.ary Torrance, Mrs. ]. E. Estabrooke Of
Texas, Mrs. Annie Riley Hale, Mrs. Emma
v. Triepel Mr.. Charles Triepel, Capt Hem
ry w. Castle Of st. Paul, Mimi, Mr.. and
Mrs. Hamilton Bayly Mr.. and Mrs. Roden-
burg, Capt. F. v. De Coster and Mrs. M. M.
Metcalf, president and secretary of the
Short Story Club; Mrs. NJ. A. Agnew, Miss
Frances Thompson, Miss Mamie Warder,
Miss Mildred P. Henault, Mr.. Wallace, Mrs.
Arthur Buell., Miss Rhea Woodman, Mrs.
Josiah Shinn, Mrs R. A. Shinn, Miss Grace
LIE Due, Miss Eva Norcross; Mr.. James Nc
Dermott Sheridan, Miss Emo Hamm, Mr..
A. Wiltshire and Masters George and Chriss
Pickett.
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to Is to be pitied. But the dolls are not the
only Christmas toys to be seen on the
fourth and fifth floors. there are wagons,
skates, and the ues furriest e tSs!
bears to delight the hearts of the children,
and games for the older folks.
CAsTELBERG's holiday announcement
includes among ITS offerings for the week,
each of which would make an attractive
holiday present, diamond rings and
brooches, lockets, watches and other jewels
In gold and precious stones, together with
silver novelties either for the toilet, dress
ing case or dining room.
FAMILY SHOE STORE offerings this
week embrace a full line of footwear suit
able for Yuletide gifts. For the woman,
old young, who likes dainty hosiery,
there are imported black effects with hand
silk-embroidered fancy designs, and Isle
thread in plaid, Persian and Roman stripes,
embroidered lace ankles Van Dykes and
colored top effects. There are also equally
desirable half-hose for men, the stock in
Guiding jacquard stripes, hand-em broidered
effects in novel figures and clocks, as well
as palmer effects in black, gray and brown.
The practically endless line of footwear
that especially appeals to the seeker after
Christmas gifts are womens fancy slippers
In white, black and all the evening shades,
and mems slippers for home wear in all
acceptable styles.
CLARK, DAVENPORT d CO. announce
sale of chairs at closing-out prices. The
stock includes chairs of all kinds for the
hall, parlor, bed and dining rooms; rock
ers, sleepy hollow and fireside chairs
and chairs for Office and for the typewriter
The week will also be made additionally in-
Ieresting by an exhibit of administer rugs
in colorings suitable for parlor bed ROOM
library and den, all at prices that must
appeal to those in search of such weaves
for holiday gifts.
PARKER. BRIDGET & CO.-The wom-
ems sections of this store show a profu-
sion of Christmas offerings that must APP
peal to the most fastidious buyer. These
offerings have been carefully selected from
the fashion centers of Paris. Berlin, Vienna
and America, and represent everything that
is exclusive and new. Among the latest eff.
fects are French beaded bags, theater
scarfs. feather boas and muffs, kimonas
silk waists, hosiery. lingerie. gloves, neck
wear, umbrellas and a complete stock of
every correct style in suits. costumes, wraps
and furs.
WILLIAM HAHN & co. have added to
their always large and well selected stock
of footwear special bargains suitable for
gifts. Slippers in every pretty and COM
Portable style are among the features of
the coming week. while for the little ones
there are thigh buckle and storm king
boots. f1eece-lined slumber slippers, and a
full line of shoes and slippers for school
and home wear and for Christmas dances.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-09

The board of lady managers of the
George Washington University Hospital
selecter at it's last meeting Friday, Feb
ruary s.. as the date for the annual stu
dents ball. which will be given again this
year at the New Willard.
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SOCI E T Y
Continued from Third Page

TO the game and the prizes were won by
Mrs. Samuel Gassenheimer, who received
the first prize, and Mrs. Charles kaufman
the second.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-09

Mr.. Leon Reizenstein of New York city
has lief. town for his home after weeks
stay with his mother. Mrs. II. Relzenstein
OF 9Th street. The many friends OF Mr..
ReizensteiH in this city will be glad to
know of his recovery from his recent severe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-09

Miss Mile Morris has returned to the
spending the Thanksgiving holidays.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-09

Miss Carrie Tanner of Cumberland, Md,
Is the guest of Mrs. Bertha Coblenzer and
the Misses Coblenger at the Lenox.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-09

Mrs. Henry Bernard and Miss Doris Der
nard of New York city have gone to In
dianapolis, Ind, for q several weeks visit
after spending three weeks with Mr.. anC
Mrs. Henry Strauss and family of U street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-09

Monsieur-"It is a remarkable fact that
the biggest fools marry the prettiest
women"
Madame (smiling.-"Oh, you fatterer!'-
Translated for Transatlantic Tales from
Les Annales.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-09

Miss Mordecai of Philadelphia is visiting
her sister at the Louise Home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-09

Mrs. Henry Goodman has as her guest at
the Sterling her sister, Mrs. Robert Schlee-
stein of New York city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-09

to Is to be pitied. But the dolls are not the
only Christmas toys to be seen on the
fourth and fifth floors. there are wagons
and automobiles. doll carriages, roller
skates, and the fullest. furriest Teddy
bears to delight the hearts of the children,
and games for the older folks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-09

Miss Helen Baer of Georgetown, KY, has
been spending the week with Mrs ]. Stern
and family of 134 9th street northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-09

Mrs. Meyer Stern of 1855 Calvert street
is visiting in New York and from there
will go to Augusta, Ca, on a visit to her
former home
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-09

Mr.. and Mrs. c. F. Croker, formerly Of
1910 Mintwood place. have taken an apart
.2lent at the Westmoreland, California ave-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Baum, the latter
formerly Miss Callie Goldstein of this city,
are here for few days at the New Will
lard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert e. Acker have left
the Cumberland and are spending the win
ter at 1901 street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-09

The Afternoon Whist Club was enter
tained at the home of Mrs. Sidney c. Kauf-
man on Wednesday afternoon at the Bed
ford. Two tables were devoted to the
same. Those present were Mrs. Sol. Meyer
Mrs. Simon Kann, Miss Helene Eiseman
Mrs. Sol. Minister, Mrs. Rudolph Behrend
Mrs. Gerson Nordinger, Mrs. Isaac
Behrend and Mrs. Sidney Kaufman. Re-
freshments were served during the after
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-09

The Laurels celebrated the second ami
versary of their club on December 1 at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Delcher, 21O 10th
street southeast. Games were played and
afterward refreshments were served. Each
guest received a souvenir either Of q gilt
framed picture or q bisque tobacco box.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-09

Mrs. Sigmund Dirnfeld will be at home
on Wednesdays during the month of De-
cember at the Nolando apartment, 1413 T
street northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-09

Mrs. Max Goldsmith has returned to the
city from a several weeks visit in New
York. where she was the guest of Mrs.
HONG of West End avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-09

Eliza Logic, Mrs. Bradley and Mrs. Ander-
son. The routine business having been con-
accordance with previous announcement.
These consisted Of dissertations on The
Island of Panay" by Mr.. H. c. Kirk and
Eugene Field" by Mrs. G. H. Ide. The very
appreciative remarks which followed the es-
say upon the much-loved poets were them
selves followed by refreshments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-09

IIOIIUdy
includes among its offerings for the week,
each of which would make an attractive
holiday present, diamond rings and
brooches, lockets, watches and other Jewels
in gold and precious stones, together with
silver novelties either for the toilet, dress
ing case or dining room.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1906-08-30
Steamer Carries Bomb.

Philadelphia, Aug. 80. An infer
nal machine was discovered In the
hold Of the steamship Eagle Point
Is the vessel lay In the Delaware riv.
or ct the Philadelphia & Reading ele-
vator. The steamer was saved from
destruction by traction Of a second,
as the bomb exploded as Il touched
the water after being thrown over.
board.
The Eagle Point 10 one of the YES.
sells OF the Philadelphia, Transatlan.
tic line and plies between this city
and London. The internal machine
endangered the life Of CAPTAIN Rob-
ertson and crew Of twenty men. II
was discovered In the after hold by
Sylvester TrAvino, a stevedore. He
carried 1t TO the CAPTAIN, who threw
Il into the river, As IL sunk 1t ex
ploded, sending a column Of water
atty feet into the air.
II is limited that former member
Of the crew who felt that he had a
grievance against CAPTAIN Robertson,
placed the bomb ON the vessel.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1906-08-30
INCREASED PROFITS.

How the trusts and combines are
plundering the American people is
shown by the enormous profits made
this year by the Steel Trust. Every
one pays their share OF the vast toll
that this gigantic combination takes
from the grist run through its hop
per. ''On March 3, 1897" says the
New York World, ''just before the
party Of high prices took possession
OF the government, and when there
was no Steel Trust, American steel
rails we're selling in the market at
$1S to $40 per ton. Foreigners can
still get them for that, but Ameri-
cans have to pay the trust e28-an
increase of from 40 to 80 per cent.
The trust has maintained the S28
rate for home customers without var
iation since it was organized, repre-
senting a net increase Of profits of
over $40, 900, 600 above a normal
amount for that time. And Mr..
Morgan enthusiasticall Stands
pat" for the retention in power of an
administration that stands for so
much prosperity. +"
Do not imagine that because you
have no railroad stock or even II you
never ride ON steam railroad that the
price Of steel rails does not affect
your pocket. In fact everything you
buy Is advanced in price by the
freight that is charged, for we cannot
expect low railroad rates and expen-
sive railroad construction. Then just
think OF the large number Of steel OF
iron utensils that you daily use, all
of which are greatly increased in
price by the extra toll the Steel
Trusts takes, because the protection
from competition the tariff gives the
trust allow 1t 70 extort these high
prices. This toll is nearly s10 a
year from each family, from this one
trust and there are 1856 of them pro.
tected by the tariff in like manner.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1906-08-30

The top heavy government Of the
Philippines that the Republicans
have erected is breaking down Of It's
own weight, from sheer inability Of
the inhabitants to pay enough taxes
70 support it. Either the people Of
the United States will have to pay
part Of the local expenses, added to
the present taxes they pay for the
army and navy employed there or we
will have TO give the islands up to
the Filipinos to do what they like
with and virtually extend the Monroe
doctrine there to prevent any foreign
nation from expressing them.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1906-08-30

The city fathers are still wrestling
with the saloon problem. Its solu-
tion Il easy II they take advantage Of
public sentiment and pass an ordin-
ance fixing the license at not less
than $500 payable In advance and
limiting the saloons to a
number that may seem best suited to
local conditions. There is growing
public feeling against the constantly
Increasing number Of saloons, and
any action OF the council TO limit the
same will be approved by tho people.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1906-08-30
Electric Coffee MIN.

The Occur d'Alene Tea company
has just Installed one Of the latest
coffee mills ON the market. Its su.
periority over other mills Is most
marked inasmueh as il cuts the coffee
and does not grind. thereby making
the coffee last longer and retain its
flavor to a greater degree. The pub
lie Is invited to call and see the elee.
trio coffee mill in active operation.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1906-08-30

The political predictions Of w. L.
Borah are guarded. He always quail
lies his claims to support for United
States senator by saying IF we elect
the legislative ticket. +" That Is a
good reservation, because there Is no
doubt strong tendency among In.
dependent Republicans over the state
TO support the Democratic ticket as
a rebuke to the machine.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-23
ENGL4ND'S FLEET.

The tremendous magnitude and potency Of
the British fleets engaged in this years war
game may be impecfectly appreciated from a few
figures. Without counting the many large mer-
chant ships which participated in one way or
another in the manoeuvres, there were 325 war
ships of various classes, including 33 big bat
tleships. Their aggregate tonnage was 1913
oJ0 tons which is surpassed by the entire mer-
camille shipping Of only six nations. Their ag
gregata cost was 1894 100000
The potency Of these vessels is shown in the
facts that they carried 7S0 large guns from 6
inches to 1914 inches calibre, capable of throw
ing 1SO,5OO pounds of projecties minute, be-
sides hundreds of small guns throwing proba-
bly, 10000 pounds a minute, and LOO White
head tOrpedoeS, and that they were manned
by more than 630O0 men, or about twice as
many as there are in the entire American navy
And then this enormous array was only part
of the British navy, scarcely more than half
of II.
1t must be borne in mind, however that even
so great fleet as that is small when compared
with the mercantile marine of the British En-
pire, which aggregates nearly 100000 tons.
If the war fleet were to be regarded as nothing
more than a guard for the mercantile fleet this
great array could not be deemed too great.
But beyond that 1t is true I'm a peculiar sense
that, for purposes of national defence "the
feet Of England is her all in ALL" and for that
reason these million tons of warships will be
looked upon with approval by those who have
10 pay the cost Of them