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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-21
AMERICAN FRATERNITIEs.
A Plan at Detroit Meeting for ANAL
gamation.

DETROIT, Mich. August IA plan for
the amalgamation Of the Associated Fra
territies of America. which opened Its con-
vention in this city today. and the national
fraternal congress was presented to the
former body at Its opening session today.
No vote was taken on the question at that
session. but 1t la said among the delegates
that there will be considerable opposition to
1t. The suggestion OF a plan Of amalgama-
ton. which was adopted by the national
fraternal congress at Its Montreal con-
vention several days ago. provides for a
union of the two organizations with their
Ave million members under the name Of the
International Fraternal Congress.
George r. Mckay Of Cleveland. chairman
of the eecutive committee, presented the
plan to the convention, and after hearing 1t
read the delegates adjourned the opening
session without taking q vote. c.. r. Hat
field of st. Louis, Mo-. chairman Of the pub
Gcity committee. says that the plan of
amalgamation is the result of the battle
which has been waging between the two,
organizations in different parts OF the eoun-
try for a number of years. &
State Insurance Commissioner James V.
Barry welcomed the delegates to the city
on behalf of Gov. Fred. NJ. Warner, and
gave his ideas on the conduct of fraternal
insurance companies.
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soiidiy established Al the one day OF every
week Now. tbs more the vacation habit
hxes itself, the more Is attention being paid
to thu difference between the wise vaca-
ton and the foolish vacation. And Il Ii
even coming to pass that the glitter and
glare Of the summer resort Is beginning to
wear on at this early stage In the progress.
Chicago manufacturer was quoted the
other day as saying that he was weary Of
letting the young men OF his office stan
60 to summer hotels. where they grew tired
instead of rested where they fell into
worse habits than they keep at home and
where they were generally deprived Of
vigor, discipline and moral tone instead Of
being restored to good form" OF course.
he Is not his clerks keeper. and he can't
control the disposition of their time. But he
proposes to undermine their summer hotel
habit by indirect methods and to tempt as
many as he can to going or into the woods.
where they can fish, shoot. camp out.
tramp. row, fight mosquitoes or otherwise
build up their physical powers In prepara-
ton for the winters siege OF work.
The plan 10 q little rough on the sum-
mer girl at least on that variety of sum-
mar girl that prefers the veranda both In
the daytime and evening and seeks only q
constructive sunblrn. not the genuine red
variety shading OF into browns and blacks.
II the plan succeeds-and the manufacturer
in question has q large enough number Of
empoyes to count In the reckoning-the
summer girl will begin to do considerable
thinking. and her eyes likewise may turn
toward the woodA
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from dArper's weekly.
Japanese observers assert that at present
Buddhism has no influence in China, and
the statement Is still more true Of Japan.
The average Japanese who has any con-
ception of the difference between one re-
ligion and another feels that Buddhism
has q scant message for the twentieth CEN
tury.. The real religion Of Japan IL Ances-
Of. the departed ones whose spirits are be-
lieved ever to pour their mighty forces into
the life Of today. To q large number Of
the more Intelligent Japanese this creed II
no more satisfying to the spiritual nature
than the anniversary Of a funeral would
be to US: and AZ for the MASSES. they are
slaves to the most blood-curdiing super
worship Of demons. In q very able article
in the Shin jim (New NAM. Mr.. Ebina
contends that Notwithstanding its philo-
besophical excellence, Buddhism Is destined
to be overcome by the practical efficiency
Of Christianity. Japanese Christians are
now exertine powerful fnflus-ca Mt home.
ana that influence has conspicuoualy fol-
lowed the flag into Formosa, Korea and
Manchuria. when the main points OF the
ethics of old Japan, loyalty and filial piety.
are consecrated by the social service OF
pure and noble character q great and
lasting leadership will be assured to Japan,
not only in statesmanship. but In religion
and morality.
In this most vital point Of all-morality,
Japan IL weakest, and SO long as she con-
tinues SO, she win lack one of the most
ESSENTIAL requisites Of assured success. In
assisting her to feel rightly on this question
Christianity must prove a potent factor.
But at present Japan's social morality Is
the greatest menace to her advance.
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JOINT EXCURSION.
Garrisons Of Army and Navy Union at
Chesapeake Beach.

Chesapeake Beach.
The joint excursion Of the Army and
Navy Union to Chesapeake Beach was
given today under favorable auspices.
The morning and noon trains did not
carry very many persons. as most OF
the pleasure seekers intend to go down
during the late afternoon and evening.
The program arranged by the COM
mittee of arrangements included athletic
events, and these formed the principal
attraction. Col. Theodore Roosevelt. no.
IA; Gen. William F. Barry. No. &c. and
Admiral D. d. Porter. No. 6. the three
garrisons. were represented by large del
egations.
The committees in charge were as
follows:
Joint executive-Otto Sonntag, chair
man and treasurer; s. E. Bomar. 1871 e
street northeast. secretary: L. J. Won
Der Miller, A. H. 8. Burche. C. F. Rou-
geon, James Stillwell. F. c. Longstreet.
Geo. u. Wise. w. ]. Elliott, John J..
Strain, w. ]. HARRISON. N. w. Tryon, T..
H. Roll.ngs. ]. M. Mohl.
Printing and programs. E. Bomar.
chairman: A. H. s. Burche, L. J. Won
Der Miller, ]. J. Strain, James Stillwell,
]. M. MohL
Table checks-S. E. BOmar, j ]. Strain,
James Stillwell.
Tickets-Otto Sonntag. s. E. Bomar
Arrangements-S. E. Bomar. c. F.
Rougeon, J. M. Mohl. Comrade Kubatz.
j. ]. Strain.
Entertainment Sontag. w. j..
HARRISON, L. J. Won Der Miller, w. j.
Elliott. j. j. Strain.
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REQUEST DENIED.
No Sewer for Tenleytown Until More
Money Is Available.

Disapproval Of a request made by the
Northwest Citizens Suburban Association
that $4,000 Of the recent appropriation for
suburban sewer extensions be expended for
the purpose Of laying a new sewer from
Tenieytown down Albemarle street. Soap
stone branch and along Rock creek to in
tersect with the sewer at Piny branch and
Rock creek was recommended by D. e. Nc
Comb. superintendent Of sewers, to the
District Commissioners today.
According to Supt. McComb. who made
an investigation Of the extension proposed
by the association, the estimated cost Of
an adequate sewerage outlet for the terri
tory mentioned would be $4,000. which he
advised against In view Of the limited popu-
lation Of the neighborhoods to be benefited
by the proposed work The Commission
ers will inform the northwest suburban
citizens that the great cost Of the work
makes it necessary to defer 1t until such
time as Congress makes a sufficient appro-
priation for the purpose.
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BY AN EARLY MORNING CALL
Walked Into Packing Houses and In
troduced Himself.
HE MADE A QUICK INSPECTION
No Opportunity Given for Any Prep
aration for His Exceptionally
Departments Visited.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
OMAHA, Neb. August 21.-Secretary Will
son OF the Department OF Agriculture ar
rived In South Omaha early this morning
and without warning walked into the diff
ferent packing houses. introduced himself
and demanded to be shown through the
plants. After inspecting the packing houses
he went to the bureau Of animal industry
and made precursory examination of the
inspectors who have recently been APP
pointed.
Mr.. Wilson came on an early train, and
taking carriage drove directly from
the depot to Swift G. Co.'S packing house.
Introducing himself to the manager, he
asked to be taken Immediately to the
killing rooms. giving the packer no OPP
portunity Of passing the word that he was
coming.
After a quick inspection Of slaughter
ing rooms he ordered the manager to
take him to the sausage rooms and then
to the beef-cutting department at Swift's.
Mr.. Wilson complimented the manager
on the white dress adopted by the packers
as uniform for all employees.
From Swift's Secretary Wilson went to
Armours. and then to Cudahys. No in
spection was made OF the Omaha Packing
Company's plant. as that company will
move into new building In few weeks.
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SUIT TO RECOVER 1900.
Mary A. Lord Files Demand Against
Insurance Agent.


Mary A. Lord today filed suit in the Dis
trict Supreme Court to recover s. 500 from
Herbert C. Emery. whom she describes as
a general insurance agent. The plaintiff in
forms the court that at the alleged solicita-
ton Of Mr.. Emery she insured with him q
dwelling house near Ardwick Station. Prince
Georges county. Md, for 5000. She re-
ceived. she says. two policies of insurance.
one in the Phoenix Assurance Company.
Limited. OF London. for 5000. and the
other for $1,000 in the Girard Fire Insur-
ance Company Of Philadelphia.
The house being vacant in January last.
on the 18th of that month. the plaintiff de-
clares. she paid Mr.. Emery the fes charged
for the issuance of a vacancy permit. The
property was destroyed the next day by
fire and the companies, 1t Is averred, de-
clined- to pay the insurance. because of the
alleged failure to obtain a vacancy per-
nit Later, it is explained. compromise
was effected with the insurance companies,
which paid 81 500. The plaintiff now seeks
to have the court hold Mr.. Emery liable for
the difference between the settlement price
and the amount shown on the face of the
policies.
The suit was flied by Attorney Randolph
Barton-0f the Baltimore bar and Edwin c.
Dutton Of this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-21

as recorder, has been appointed for the pur-
pose of prescribing and supervising tests of
sub-surface and submarine torpedo boats
under the provision of the naval approprta-
ton act.
The board will meet at the Navy Depart
ment on Thursday next. and proceed with
the preparation Of a program Of tests ana
trials. either competitive or comparative or
both, Of the kinds Of boats mentioned. Suca
program, which Will be submitted to the
Navy Department for its approval, contem-
plates determination of comparative utfl-
ity and efficiency with reference TO general
construction, equipment, machinery, sea-
worthness, Availability and adaptability
for offense and defense mining and counter
mining, and with reference to such other
features or purposes or reasonable require
ments for submarine warfare as the board
may see proper to suggest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-21
Under Close Investigation.

District Attorney Baker and his assist
ants are making a close investigation into
the methods and operations Of the Federal
Commercial Investment Company. the
agent for which was arrested last week
on a charge of obtaining money by false
pretenses All the papers that were found
in the agents possession which give clue
to tine methods of the company and its
schemes have been turned over by the
police to the district attorneys Office. and
detectives are furnishing such other evil
dence as Is required by the district attor-
ney in the prosecution Of the investiga-
ton.
Inspector Boardman stated today that
the police are doing nothing with the case,
stating that he Is awaiting the result of
the investigation of Mr.. Baker and his de-
termination as to the liability of the Of
ficials of the company.
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Boy Gets Into Trouble.

Inspector Boardman of the detective bu-
reau this morning received a message stat
ing that Daniel Aston, sixteen years old.
of 1913 Gales street northeast. had been
apprehended in that city for the larceny
of horse and buggy from his father. Ro-
land Aston. of the same address in this
city. Detective Helan will be sent to EaI-
timore to bring the boy to Washington.
Young Aston was last seen in this city
several days ago, and was driving his
fathers horse. When he did not return
with the horse and buggy the father re-
ported the loss to police headquarters and
this resulted in his arrest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-21
1. C. c. Is HUsTLINa SOME.
Last Months Outbound Mail Weighed
Five and One-Half Tons.

What with the new rate law and the
orders of the Keep commission that all the
departments shall keep a record of their
mall by piece and weight, the interstate
commerce commission has aroused to the
fact that within the last month or so it has
been going some. The commission hasn't
a very large office. There are 100 clerks.
and this is supposed to be the dull season.
But last month II was found on casting up
accounts that they had sent out just about
b1s tons of mail.
The record yesterday was proportionateiy
even higher. There were received at the
commission coo letters from the outside. In
reply and for other purposes there were
sent out OLA pieces of mail. aggregating
]. 122 pounds. little over half ton. 1t Is
hardly to be supposed that all the larger
departments have as proportionately heavy
a mail. but II they have even a respectable
percentage OF 1t there Is going to be food
for reflection on the part Of the Keep COM
mission when they get down to making
recommendations for the reform of the mail
service.
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Mr.. Feeney's Statement.
APPOINTMENT OF TEACHES.
Recommendation of Superintendent
Chancellor Before Board.

At the meeting Of the board Of education
this afternoon at o'clock Supt. Chancellor
will recommend the appointments Of eighth
grade and other class teachers only. These
recommendations are being considered by
a committee Of the board. which will report
upon them. No recommends tons win be
made to fin the vacancies in the high
school principalships and the heads of d.
visions until after Supt. Chancellor returns
from Paterson. N. ]. He will go there to-
morrow to close up matters incident to his
resignation as superintendent Of the Pat
terson schools. It il expected he win be
absent from Washington about four days.
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Dropped From the Rolls.

Basing his action upon a statement made
by President Black Of the civil service COM
mission. that Aylmer 8. Lucas was detected
using a memorandum book while undergo
ing the examination on August IA, Chief
Belt OF the fire department today RECON-
mendsd that Lucas be dismissed from the
serviee-dismissal to take effect at once
Lucas was appointed q temporary private
in the fire department July 1. the appoint
ment being conditioned on his passing the
United States civil service examination.
Commissioner Macfaxland not only APP
proved the recommendation that the offend
ting fireman be dropped from the rolls but
that he be barred from any future exam
nations for the District service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-21
Early and Late Cities.
London Chronicle.

From the London Chronicle
There are early cities and late cities VI
emma is In bed by 11-though. oddly. a
Wiener cafe In Germany is a cafe that is
open all night long. Madrid never goes to
bed at all To this writer in New York a
waiter averred. at the breakfast table. that
the latest supper he had served was am.
But what will happen IL the closing hour in
London IL placed at IL? It 10 sum that
may be worked out on your fingers. The
play that ends at 10 must begin soon after
O. And there comes the backward shove CT
meals. We must eat our dinner at 5 az
theafer and supper are stil to be taken).
and thus return to the fashion that was out
Of date when Tom Brown was at Oxford
the fashion that the late King OF Denmark
loved. Supper VIII be over and almost for
gotten by IL. Then nothing will be left but
bed. And the shift Of hours may bring us
back to the early rising OF our forefathers.
when Pepys Thought nothing OF being afoot
By { N the morning. s.-.4 49,. J,
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Hounds to Track Murderer,
ecial DISPATCH to The Star.

SUFFOLK, Va, August 21.-Hurricane
Branch left here today with some picked
bloodhounds for Freeman. Va. sixty-five
miles from Suffolk, to track murderer.
who 1t is said Is located in the woods
Neither Branch nor any one here knows
the alleged assassin's name. The word
Branch got over the wire says the suspect
killed man in Gfeenville county, Va, and
fed to Tennessee, where he was arrested.
On the return to Virginia tho murderer
jumped through car window and escaped.
Word from officers at Freeman says that
he engaged in another shooting affair last
night and had been located in the forests
near Freeman. badly wounded and leaving
behind q trail Of blood az well as blood
stained coat. from which the hounds will
take scent.
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TO COMMAND AT 1EAvENwoRrH
Col. Hall Succeeds Gen. Bell at Mill
tary School.

BY an order issued at the War Depart
ment today Col. Charles B. Hall, 18th In
fantry. Is relieved from command Of his regi-
ment and Of the post Of Fort Leavenworth.
Kan. and is detailed as commandant of the
United States Infantry and Cavalry School.
Signal School and Stan College. all Of which
are at Fort Leavenworth. to fill the va
oancy occasioned by the relief Of Brig. Gen.
j. Franklin Bell of that duty and his as
signment to duty in this city as chief Of
stan. The assignment of Col. Hall as COM
mandant of the various institutions of in
struction at Fort Leavenworth was made
on the recommendation of Gen. Bell, after
q thorough canvass Of the situation. .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-21
MARKSMEN PLENTIFUL.
New Rifle Practice Law Very Bene-
fetal.

Expert marksmen. rifemen and sharp
shooters are rapidly multiplying in the
army as the result of the recent act Of
Congress authorizing an increase of pay
to those who show themselves unusually
proficient. says Brig. Gen. William III. Car
ter. commanding the Department of the
Lakes. in a report made public today. He
says the new law Is proving wonderful
incentive to further improvement Of the ex-
listing high grade Of craftsmanship. The
utmost care Is being observed. says Gen.
Carter. TO insure fairness to the men. and
at the same time prevent the classification
of any one for increase Of pay except for
excellence shown in actual firing on the
range.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-21
Young Terrorists Found Dead.
NATIONAL ARCHERY MEET.
Opened at Boston Park Today With
Over Two Score Of Archers

BOSTON, August 21.-The twenty-eighth
annual championship Of the National
Archery Association of the United States
began today at Franklin Park. this city.
with more than two score Of the followers
OF the sport entered in the contests. The
shooting will continue for three days. Rep
resentatives. from ali the archery centers
were In attendance. including Chicago. Gin
cinnati, Washington, Des Moines and Grand
Rapids. Mich
Owing to the large list Of entries, the
winner Of different rounds will not be an
nounced for q day or two.
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INsPEcToR's REPORT.
Business Transacted the Past Year by
Elmer q. Runyan.

Business Transacted the Past Year by
Elmer @. Runyan.
The annual report Of business transacted
In his department was transmitted to the
Commissioners yesterday afternoon by Ell
mer G. Runyan, inspector Of gas and me-
ters. District of Columbia. All records
were broken in the twelve months ended
June so last in the testing of gas meters.
Mr.. Runyan declared. his Office having In
spected and proved 6O95 meters In that
time. Under the law the Office was re-
quired to collect fee of 80 cents for
each new or complaint meter examined,
and 20 cents for each repaired meter. and
the total amount collected on this account
was Sc. 7z0.7O.
Concerning the photometeric testing of
gas supplied by the Washington Gas Light
Company Inspector Runyan stated that
$50 such examinations were made at the
three testing stations during the year. and
that the gas gave an average Illuminating
power of Z3.22 candles, or " candles above
the legal requirement The highest power
q. 10 candles. at the Southeast Washington
station, December p. 1905, and the lowest
was 1905 candles. at the central station.
10th and D streets northwest. on Feb
ruary 3. 1905. At no time during the year
did the inspector of gas and meters and
the gas to contain more than the legal limit
Of such impurities as ammonias and sui
phur.
On account Of the general and Increasing
application Of gas In heating and cooking
In recent years the laboratory Of the gas
inspection Office was equipped last year
with apparatus for testing the caloridc
value, or heating power. of the gas.
Both the Georgetown Gaslight Company
and the Washington Gas.ight Company dur
ing the year made extensive improvements
in order to meet the growing demands upon
their service.
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IAN EARLY ADJUSTMENT
Difficulty at Government Print
ing Office.
CONFERENCE HELD TODAY
Public Printer and Bookbinders' Pres
ident Meet.
BRIEF RECITAL OF THE MATTER
Both Sides Of Controversy to Be Thor
oughly Investigated-No Toler-
alton Of Dictation.
CONFERENCE HELD TODAY
BRIEF RECITAL OF THE MATTER

Prospects for an early and satisfactory
adjustment Of the difficulty at tho govern
ment printing ONCE between employees In
the bindery and Acting Foreman Ashton
frightened considerably today after con-
ference between Public Printer Charles A.
stillings and J. L. Feeney. president of
Local Union No. 4. International Brother
hood Of Bookbinders.
The interview was requested by Mr.
Feeney. following the transmission to the
public printer Of q communication giving
brief recital Of the matter. and stating
the information that the union had de-
cided to take further steps to support the
contention of the employees.
Mr.. Stillings informed Mr.. Feeney that
both sides of the controversy would be thor
oughly investigated. and that the book
binders would certainly receive fair treat
ment.
Cases Of Tanner and Schlick.
In regard to the cases Of Alvin J. Tanner
and Fred I schIich. who were suspended
for cause since the trouble began. the
public printer stated that the Investigation
usual in such instances was under way and
would probably be completed some time this
afternoon or tomorrow.
Mr.. Feeney was informed by Mr.. Still
ings that in case 1t should be found that
the suspension was not justified he would
write his personal check to each for an
amount equivalent to what they would
have earned during the time they have
been of duty.
The public printer. however. stated en-
phatically that he would not receive dicta-
ton from any Of the employees or any Of
their representatives concerning the rules
governing their work.
Willing to Consider Complaints.
At the same time he stated his willing
ness to listen to any complaints or protests
when properly presented, either by the men
themselves or their representatives.
He pointed out that as a federal officer
he could not receive dogmatic or dictatorial
communications from the employees or any
organizations speaking for them. In speak
ing Of unsupported suspensions he indicated
his intention of relieving from office any
foreman who should be found to have made
three suspensions Of that character.
Mr.. Feeney's Statement.
Mr.. Feeney. In his statement Of the case
from the viewpoint Of the printers. as
sured Mr.. Stillinss that no dictatorial
measures had ever been contemplated by
the union. That organization, he said, the
large majority Of its members individually
wished for nothing but considerable hear
ing OF their claims.
1t was stated this afternoon that a salts
factory schedule Of work would doubtless
be arranged for the force Of men In the
bindery.