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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-30
APOLLO DRILL TEAM HERE.
Will Give an Exhibition on White Lot
Late This Afternoon.


Leaving Norfolk at tbs last evening and
reaching Washington at z o'clock this
morning. the drill corps OF Apollo Com
mandery. No. To- knights Templar. of
Troy. n. Y. which has the reputation OF
being one of the most thoroughly drilled
organizations in the Masonic order, was
met by committee from Columbia Com
mandery, No. 2.
The Troy Knights Templar are returning
home after a southern pilgrimage which
began at Troy April 10 and included visits
to New York city, Charleston, Savannah,
Richmond, Old Point Comfort and Nor
folk. The corps gave an exhibition drill at
each of these points.
The committee of Columbia Commandery,
No. 2 has the New York Knights in charge
for the day. and dividing the visitors into
squads conducted them sightseeing to the
public buildings and main points Of inter-
est In the city. An exhibition drill will be
given by the Troy corps shortly after 4:30
O'Clock this afternoon.
John A. Meyer. III. W. Thomas, Charles
f. Baldwin, Charles P. SWEET, c. B. Mat
thews. v. Baldwin Johnson, Townley Nc
Kee. y. e. Gibson. George E. Hebbard and
j. F. Trazzare. representing Columbia Com
mandery, No. 2. accompanied the visitors
on their sightseeing tour about the city,
assisted by the advisory committee COM
posed of F. H. Thomas, B. A. Allen, ]. H.
Cunningham and w. H. Klopfer.
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advertisement.
SECOND ANNUAL CONVENTION.
National tuberculosis Society to Meet
Here

At the New Willard Hotel in this city
May 16 and IL the second annual conven-
ton of the National Society for the Study
and Prevention Of tuberculosis will be
held. DIR. Herman NJ. Briggs is president,
and the honorary vice presidents of the as
ISOLATION include President Roosevelt, for
mer President Cleveland and DR.. Osler of
Oxford University. England.
At joint meeting of the tuberculosis
Association and the Association Of Ameri-
can Physicians the evening of May 16 DR..
Simon F1exner of New York will deliver an
address. For the purpose of facilitating the
work, the convention will be divided into
sections, each one OF which will undertake
a special line of inquiry to include socio-
logical, pathological and meteorological.
surgical tuberculosis in children, clinical
and Genealogical.
The physicians who will take part in the
labors and discussions of the convention
are Drs. Vincent Y. Bowditch, Boston; Ed
ward l.. Trudeau, Lawrason Brown, e. X.
Baldwin, H NJ Kinghorn and D. c. Turchel,
Saranac Lake; Arnold CKleis Chicago
l.. Rosenberg, Bedford Station, N. Y; F.
M. Pottenger Los Angeles; Kari Won Ruck.
Ashevflle, N. c.; Nathaniel B. Potter, New
York; L. Hektoen, Chicago; Theobald Smith,
Boston, Norman Bridge, Los Angeles; E. O.
Otis, Boston, Herbert Maxon King, LIB
erty. Mass; Richard Douglass, Nashville
Tenn. Joel e. Goldthwait, Boston; Frank
Billings, Chicago; John s. Fulton, Balti-
more; Robert Wilson, Charleston; John H.
Lowman, Cleveland Edwin d. Solenberger
Minneapolis; Alexander M Wilson, Boston,
j. Willoughby Irwin, D. J. Mccarthy, Jose
phus Ullom, Joseph Walsh, H. r. M. Lam
dis, j. w. Irwin and NJ. P. Ravenel, of
Philadelphia: DIR. Alfred Scott Warthin,
Ann Arbor; Charles L. Minor, Asheville; S.
]. Maher. New Haven; Henry P. LOOMS,
New York; John w. Brannan, New York
Sherman G. Bonney, Denver; F. l. Knight,
Boston; Lawrence F. Flick, Philadelphia
S. A. knopf, New York; S. E. Solly, Colo
RADIO Springs; w. Jarvis Barlow, Los An
geles; c. F. McGahan, Aiken, s. c.; T. d.
Coleman, Augusta, Ga, Charles Millet, East
Bridgewater, Mass; John H. Pryor, Buff
Charles II. Mayo, Rochester, Mimi; Floyd
w. McRae, Atlanta w. L. Rodman. Phila-
delphia; John II. Gibbon, Philadelphia.
Among the laynen who will be present
and share in the discussions are: Indian
Commissioner Francis E. Leupp and VIII
liam H. Baldwin, of this city; Samuel Hop
kins Adams, Homer Folks and Paul Ken
neday of New York; Thos. Jesse Jones, of
Hampton. Va: Frederick L. Hoffman. of
Newark, N =, and Irwin Fisher, of New
Haven, Conn.
a local committee having in charge the
arrangements for the convention consists of
DIR. George M. Kober, chairman; DIR. d.
Percy Hickling, Gen. P NJ. Rixey. Gen.
George NJ. Sternberg, DR.. William G. Wood
ward and Gen. Walter Wyman.
At the close of the convention the dele
gates and guests will be entertained the
evening of May IS with banquet at the
New Willard.
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LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Academv-SeIma Herman in Queen of
the Conviots," Sis pm
Belasco-The Mask and Wig Ciuo IN
"Shylock 81 Co. Bankers" SIS pm
Chase's-Polite vaudeville. S:f5 pm.
Coluubia-'The Indiscretion of Truth,
Sis pm.
Kernan's-Mlner's American Burlesquers,
s:15 pm.
AUTHORIZATIONS" S;15 pm.
NationaI-Charles Richman in Galiops'
S:15 pm. Gu, CO
u. A. r. Hall-N ashington thora 60
ciety. S:15 pm.
Convention Hall-Williams and Walker IN
"Abyssnia," S:l5 pm.
Star Theater-Tenth street and Pennsyi-
vania avenue NOTWITHSTANDING pictures
concerts.
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Medal of Honor Club officers.

AT the recent annual meeting of the Unit
cd States Medal OF Honor Club of Washing
ton officers were elected for the ensuing
year as follows: Col. Alex. Scott president:
DE- Charles F. Rands. vice president: Capt
Edwin NJ. TrueI, secretary; Capt. William
II. Raymond. recording secretary; Capt.
James W. Archer treasurer; Mai. Henry
Romeyn, historian; executive committee
Gen. J. G. Black Capt. l.. H. Kelley and
Capt Jacob +. Raub.
The meeting was held in the red parlor of
the Ebbitt House. After the business had
been transacted "reminiscences OF the war
wefe in order.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-30

Beautiful Floral Decorations
for social functions. Blackstone, 14th & II.
Advertisement.
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Anniversary Celebration.

The third anniversary OF the formation
Of Wreath Tent, No. lob, Independent Or
der of Reel abites of Anacostia, D.. c., &C.
Cured today, and the founder OF the tent,
Mr.. George w Rue, announced that the
event will be celebrated at a meeting to be
held tomorrow evening at Haines Hall.
The chief ruler, Mr.. Ladue McGil,, has pre-
pared a good-of-t order program for the
occasion. When Mr.. Rue first organized
Wreath Tent 1t had but handful of men,
bers. Today 1t is said to be of the
most prosperous of the Rechabite tents. A
number of visitors from Washington are
expected to attend the meeting at Ana
costa tomorrow evening.
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EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Charles Manchester for Mount
Vernon leaves Ith street wharf at 10 am.
and 1;45 pm.
Norfolk and Washington steamers for
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 s pm. Arlington and Alexan-
dria every twenty minutes
Cars from station at Adueduct bridge for
Arlington, Fort Myer and Falls Church
half hourly.
Kensington Railway Company station,
Chevy Chase lake cars from Chevy Chase
lake to kensington, Md. every half hour.
Steamer Louise leaves 32d and Canal for
Great Falls at $50 an
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Taken to Baltimore.

Mary Mccormick, nineteen years Of age,
was arrested in Georgetown Saturday night
for the Baltimore authorities. It is alleged
that she stole several articles of jewelry
and clothing from people living in the house
where she occupied room. She justified
the taking of the clothing by saying she
left as many articles of wearing apparel
of her own as she brought away De-
tectiye Bustck took her to Baltimore.
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officers of Secular League.

An election of officers was held by the
Secular League at it's meeting yesterday,
the following being chosen for the ensuing
term: President, DR.. ]. j. Shirley; first
vice president. Gen. William Birney; second
vice president, David Eccles; third vice
president, Mrs. Sarah III. Sawyer fourth
vice president, Maj. Maurice Peachin; sec
rotary, Chase Roys; treasurer. Prof. Hy-
land C. Kirk.
DIR. Featherstone spoke of his personal
acquaintance with John Brown, and of In
cidents which lead to Browns agitation or
the slavery question.
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FUNERAL OF VIM. A. KING.
Services Held Yesterday in st. Marks
Church

Funeral services over the remains of the
late William A. King. former chief of vital
statistics In the census bureau, were held
yesterday afternoon In st. Marks Church,
3D. and A streets southeast The eulogy
was spoken by Rev. DIR. w. L. Devries of
81. Marks. who was assisted in the service
by Rev. Henry Thomas of st. Michael and
All Angels Church The interment was In
Rock Creek cemetery. The honorary pail
bearers, who were chosen from among Mr.
Kings former associates in the census bu-
reau, included Mr.. Cook, ID. G. Belt, w G..
Hunt, w. III. Jarvis, w. NJ. Steuart and r.
C. Lappin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-30
SERIOUS ASSAULT.
William Dulin Struck on Head by
Two Colored Men.

While William Dulin and friend were
standing at the corner OF 18th and G
streets early yesterday morning they were
accosted by two coored men-Leslie Brooks
and Thomas Gray One of them asked for
dime with which to procure drink The
demand was refused
Then III take dimes worth out of
somebody" remarked one OF the coIored
men.
Thereupon Mr. Dulin was hit on the head
with a stone by one of the colored men
and with bottle by the other. Policeman
Mcdonnell arrested Brooks and Gray, and
they were charged with assault in the Po-
lice Court today.
Mr.. Dulin was so badly injured that it
was necessary for him to be taken to the
Emergency Hospital.
Judge Kimball imposed a fine of 500,
with nine months in Jail in default.
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BURIED AT ARLINGTON.
Funeral Services Over Remains Of
Gen. Mcmahon, Civil War Veteran.

The interment of Gen. Martin T. McMa
hon of New York city at Arlington, which
took place last Tuesday was attended by a
number of the friends of that civil war vet
eran who reside in this city. At the time Of
his death Gen. Mcmahon, or. more prop
erly, Judge Mcmahon, was judge of the
general court sessions New York city. He
was also president of the board of managers
of the Home of Disabled Volunteer Soldiers.
His death occurred on the Dist instant in
New York city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-30
COTTON PRODUCERS TO MEET.
National Convention to Be Held at
New willard Tomorrow.

Beginning tomorrow, the national conven-
ton OF cotton planters and spinners will be
held at the New Willard Hotel in this city.
The convention will be attended by repre-
sentatives Of the cotton growers and weav-
ers from all sections of the cotton states
and cloth manufacturing districts of the
country, and in addition commission, ap-
pointed by the manufacturing interests Of
manchester. England. will attend for the
purpose OF investigating American methods
facture Of cloth ~ A.''AA"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-30
Chicago Jewel Gas Ranges,
New Mahogany Piano at Auction.

Best Bakers, Best for Homes.
18th. G.. A. Muddiman & Co. 1904 q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-30
UNIQUE Credit System.

What is regarded by many as one of the
cleverest systems ever devised for the bene-
fit of those who find 1t inconvenient to pay
cash for what they buy IS offered by the
Equitable Purchasing Company, who MAIN
tain offices at 1923 F street and 623 F street
This concern issues orders for merchandise
in any amount desired. and these, it Is ex-
planned, are accepted cash by nearly all
the leading stores in this city. No fee ir
interest is charged and the company ac-
cepts small weekly or monthly payments in
settlement of the account.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-30
Listen to Annual Serm on.

The nineteenth annual sermon was
preached to Nimrods Grand Encampment,
No. 1. and Nehemiah Commandery and De-
borah Council and subordinate lodges of
the knights of Jerusalem at the Third Bap-
fist Church last evening at 8 O'Clock by
Rev. James H. Lee. He preached from
the text, Gen. 1:xxvii, 2:S and gave an his
torical description of the order. Mr.. c..
Purdy, chairman of the board of trustees.
announced that a hall on 18th street be-
tween Q and r streets had been purchased
at cost of $45, GOO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-30

Exercises were held yesterday afternoon
at the Second Baptist Church. Sd street be-
tween II and l streets northwest, in COM
memoration of the birth OF Gen. u. s.
Grant Mr. John p. Greene of Ohio pre-
sided. and the principal address was made
by Prof. Jesse Lawson. Plans were pre-
scented for the establishment of a home for
frlendless colored girls An excellent must
cal program was given.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-30

"A woman In here is dying" was the
message received by policeman from a
house on c street yesterday morning about
o'clock The policeman telephoned to the
Emergency Hospital for the ambulance
and a physician, and both responded quick
IL. Gertie Crosse, colored, twenty-four
years OF age, II was learned, was III. She
was hurried to the hospital. where she
recovered In short time and was able TO
return home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-30
Holmes Pies Always Go Good.

Nothing more delicious more crafty
ing as dessert for luncheon or dinner than
Holmes Genuine Home made Pies. Made
in the real home way OF the best materials
and generously filed with delicious home
prepared filings. All favorite kinds, Zoe.
Homemade Milk Bread, &C., delivered
direct. Holmes Bakery. LIST and E streets.
Phones Z. l440 and 1441. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-30

Lottie Connell eight years of age, whose
home Is at 500 III street, fell from her
fathers automobile yesterday afternoon
while the vehicle was turning the corner
of nth and II streets. The child was taken
TO tho Emergency Hospital. where the
physicians found that she had been only
slightly injured
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-30
South Washington Branch Office.

The Star has 8. branch office at Sullivan's
new pharmacy, corner It'll and streets
southwest where advertisements are re-
ceived at regular rates and sent direct to
The Star Office.
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shebovgan Mineral Water.

It is greatly relished when blended with
wines and liquors. and "Sheboygan
Split" taken before retiring. will insure
good digestion and a clear head in the
morning.
To women who desire a pleasant bever-
age and gentle tonic. take Sheboygan.
Phone Dyer & Co., 26S NJ. West. ap26-tf
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Frederick Butts. sixteen years of age. who
lives at 263 Jackson street, Anacostia. was
knocked down while on the Anacoatia bridge
yesterday afternoon by a bicycle ridden by
Joseph Goldenberg. The boy was slightly
injured and was taken home by friends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-30

Fine instrument with makers ten-year
guarantee. Come in and see 1t. Sac
Wednesday at II noon. New furniture at
1890 m. Wilson & Mayors, 1927 and l229
G. street.
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new store 923 G ST., where he will offer great
err values for the money than you can get
elsewhere. Expert watch. clock and tewelry
repairing at low figures. Phone Main
4243-Y. Established 1876. ap2S-7t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-30

Dimetrio Quito was driving team on 7th
street near the Center market yesterday
afternoon, when his vehicle colided with
a street car. His horse was Injured and
the vehicle damaged
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-30

A horse belonging to b. II. Trusseil of
400 Park road ran away yesterday after
noon. Charles Purcell. who was driving
the animal, succeeded In stopping the run
away before any damage had been caused
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-30
Address by REPRESENTATIVE loud

Representative George A. Loud of Mich
igan Will give a talk on "A Trip to Japan
With the Taft Party tomorrow afternoon
at 2;5o o'clock In the reading room for the
blind Library OF Congress
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-30
Fire in q Shed.

Hot ashes thrown in a shed in rear of
Dol NJ street caused "A slight blaze about
2.4h o'clock yesterday morning Police
man johnson responded to a cali for as
sistance and extinguished the blaze before
any damage had been caused
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-30
The Favorite Butter of Particular

housekeepers is D. William Oysters Match
less Creamery" You'll find II highly salts
factory. $40 Center Mkt. & IS Riggs Mkt.
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-30
Quality is the Foundation

on which the great popularity of "Old
Glory" rests. The favorite dark beer with all
who know the best and demand it. For case
phone ". 4S6 Abner-Drury Brewing Co.
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Capital City Lawn Grass Seed
ways grows. 10c. pit. P. Mann & Co, 2O7 18th

Schneider's Wholesome Malt Bread.
Malt Bread maintains the same high
standard OF quality always. 1t Is pure,
healthful, easily digested. At all grocers'.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-30
James F. Oyster Makes a Speciality

Of "F'our-Leaf Glover" Creamery Butter s.
ID. boxes of this delicious butter only 81 90
per box, delivered Headquarters for other
Leading brands. Depot, 9th and Pa. ave-
Advertisement
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Remains Of Geo. r. Wilson Inferred.

1s00neAAs VI ueo' e. WAson Anse1sso'
Funeral services over the remsips Of
George r. Wilsea yere held at the family
home. 208 A street southeast. yesterday.
The interment was made in Congressional
cemetery. Rev. c. e. Peter preached the
funeral sermon. The pailbearers were
chosen from Farr&gut Post, O. A. r., of
which the deceased was a member.
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Fancy Table Syrup, INC. Can;

Sugar, 4Lsc.: Coffee. 16c.; h. 5oc. Tea.
39c.: Id. Coo. Long Chop, 45c.; COO. jars
Preserves, 39c.; Butter, 19c. and DC !:
Cheese, 17c.; Best Flour. $1.40 Y bbf.; o
cans Corn, 25c.; 3 cans Elk. Sifted Peas.
25e.: Matches. 12c.: 6-string Brooms. Csc.
]. T. D. Pyles' stores, including e4S La ave.
ap21-4t
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Fresh, Delicious 6Oc. Candies, 35c. Lib.
100 varieties. GEO. B. sHEETZ, F & 10th.
A Luxury That Accompanies Spring.

T. T. KEANE CO.'S Southdown Spring
Lamb IS the most welcome table luxury the
season brings. Tempting, succulent, deli
cious You'll find prices reasonable. Daily
exhibits OF Washington dressed Meats at
stalls 34-51 Center Mkt. & Wholesale Row
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-30

Swift & Company's sales of dressed beef
in Washington D. c.. for the period of
April to April %, 1906, averaged the
following prices per pound
Week ending Apr. Z, 1906, 725 cts per Ib.
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CITY ITEMS.

Lumber Orders Of Every Size Welcome
Eisinger Bros. 210e It'll NV. Phone ". l113-
ap3Q, d, eSu-3t
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Bank Your Money Where It Will

earn you a steady income. Banking dept. of
Union Trust Co.. 1414 f ST., pays per cent
per annum interest on all accounts-Adyt
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If Furnishing a Room or Apartment

don't miss seeing the handsome collection
of furniture and furnishings on view in our
rooms, 1927 and 1920 G. street which will be
sold Wednesday, 1890 am. Wilson G. May
ers, auctioneers.
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Dine with Geyer.

Delightful Garden. Choice foods, well
cooked. Fine beverages. Music. 1927 18th.
II
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&C. & S." Quality Ice Cream. Made
of pure cream. OF. bricks. Druggists
Advertisement.
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Received Startling Messape.

The business that can best profit by adj
vertising in a good business
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Brown & Tolson, Aucts., 14O9 II st.
Regular furniture sale Tuesday. May l..
10 am. Fine assortment. sa,m-2t
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It Just Touches the Spot"
&C. & s." brick Ice Cream. Druggists
Advertisement.
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Chris. xander's Pride Of Virginia Port
The household tonic wine-best for medici-
nal use. Zoe. qt Only at e09 7th st.
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Brownley's Jersey Cream Caramels.
Il different fiavors, 4Oc. pound. 1905 g. /
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A Cool and Dainty Dessert.
Anniversary of Gen. Grants Birth

&c. & s.. pure cream Ice Cream Druggists
Advertisement.
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V. Baldwin Johnson's Coal, 612 9th st
Best Georges Creek Coal, S4.25 per ton
Advertisement
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-17

time to this department. Two of these,
J. NJ. Dudley, with headquarters at
Montreal. and Richard c. Morse, Jr. for
educational work on the Gould lines,
have been added during the past year.
Mr.. Moore has been assigned to the New
York Central lines. F. B. Shipp, who
has for several years past been in
charge of the work in the southwest
with headquarters at St. Louis, has
been transferred to the New York office,
with a relation to the general work. z.
l. Hamilton has been assigned to the
territory previously looked after by
Mr.. Shipp.
Extension has been made in the far
southwest, especially on the line Of the
FL Paso & Southwestern, where the in
dustrial and railroad fields are closely
related, and where no association effort
has heretofore been carried on.
The contract has been let and ground
broken for the new Helen NJ. Gould
memorial building for railroad men at
st. Louis. This building will exceed in
cost 100000.
Railroad clubs, technical papers and
periodicals throughout the entire coun-
try have co-operated in an unusual way
in advancing the welfare of the railroad
department Congress during the past
session recognized the fact that rail-
road secretaries are entitled to free
transportation under provisions Of the
rate bill.
The work in Canada has so increased
that a secretary is now assigned to
that portion Of the field and it is ex-
pected that the successful work which
has been carried on by the Grand Trunk
for years will be extended to the other
important lines of Canada.