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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03
TRIBUTE BY COMRADES.
Ex-Confederate Soldiers Take Action
on Death of Samuel Spencer.

The fact that Samuel Spencer, late pres
ident of the Southern railway, had been
a confederate soldier and had worn the
Washington Camp, No. 305. United Sons
of Confederate Veterans, of this city. At
a special meeting Of the camp which was
called yesterday resolutions were adopt
ed and copies ordered sent to the widow
and to the railroad company. They re-
cited that ut has pleased God to take
from the midst of life's activities and
friendships Mr. Samuel Spencer, to join
the hosts of his comrades in the grand re-
union above; that "as one who fought
for the cause which we represent and
for the recovery of our beloved southland
from the devastation of war, it Is appro-
pirate for this camp to take some action"
1t was, therefore, resolved That in the
death Of Samuel Spencer, Confederate
Veterans have lost comrade who did
his full duty to the south in war; that
after wars arb1trament he gave every
energy Of mind and body to building up
the waste places in the south, in develop
ing its vast material wealth, and has con-
tributed large share toward it's regener-
alton; that in Samuel Spencer the south
has lost a friend which 1t could Ill afford
to lose; that this camp extends its sin
cerest sympathies to his bereaved family,
and that a copy of these resolutions be
suitably engrossed and transmitted to his
family"
The resolutions were signed by Edwin
W. Kerr, jr., commandant: J. Monroe
Britt. adjutant and Fontaine w. Mahood,
comprising the committee Of the camp.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03
AWAITING REPORT.
Telegraphers Of Postal Company Hold
Meeting,

The telegraph operators Of the CONNER
cial branch of the Postal Telegraph Com
pany Of the city are awaiting the report
OF Messrs. Paine and Fleming of the COM
pany's executive offices in New York, who
visite this city the latter part of last week
to in, "ire regarding the grievances Of en-
ployes Of the local office. 1t is said to
have been pointed out to them that some
Of the operators of the company are at
present earning only s35 month, being car
ried on the rolls as clerks and messengers.
The resignation Of Chief Operator Roland.
1t Is also said, was the result of the in
Vestigatfon conducted by the officials, al
though he denied Saturday night that the
investigation had anything to do with his
retirement.
The members of the local Commercial
Photographers Union held meeting yester-
day afternoon in Typographical Temple. It
is stated that in addition to routine bust
ness transacted a resolution was passed re-
lative to the resignation of Chief Operator
Roland OF the Postal, news of which was
published in The Sunday Star. The resolu-
ton, 1t was stated, recited that inasmuch
as We believe the chief operator of the
Postal Telegraph Company resigned on ac-
count Of this inquiry, we are of the opinion
that the matter should be investigated fur
Their to unearth the really guilty parties,
who are higher up" 1t was also said
motion was carried setting forth that in the
opinion Of the operators the officials of
telegraph companies should not call the
men into the superintendent office one at
time for the ostensible purpose of in
tmidating them.
1t was claimed that the action complained
of Is apt to frighten the men and cause
them to lose the ability to answer questions
without becoming confused.
The motion, in conclusion, asked that the
investigating committee Of the union be al
lowed to sit with the officials in cases to be
tried.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03
ELoPED TO ROCKVILLE.
Young Couple Came Here Also-Fear
No Trouble.

Special Dispatch to The Star
ROCKVILLE, Md, December 3-John
Cation and Miss Mary E. Hodges elopers
from Oakley, st. Mary county Md Wis
Tied Rockville this morning and were mar
ried by Rev. Thomas H Campbell, pastor
Of the Baptist Church, the ceremony TAX
ing place at the home of the minister. The
young lady. who is a daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs Garner Hodges, understood To he
prominent residents of St Mary county.
left her home last Friday afternoon os.en-
sibly to take her music lesson. Instead.
however, she Joined her lover at an ap-
pointed place. and the two drove five miles
to the home OF friend, where they spent
the night
The next day they proceeded by boat to
Mt. Holly. Va, intending to have the knot
tied there but upon reaching the Virginia
town disappointment awaited them, the
license being refused, as they were not able
to have themselves identified They were
not daunted. however, and started for
washington by steamer. reaching the cap
fal city yesterday.
Last night was spent at the home of
friends. and the yourg lovers bright aud
early this morning, proceeded to Rockville,
where no difficulty was experienced in
procuring the license and having the cere-
mony performed. The young man explained
that the parents of the young lady o.
jected to her marriage at this time be-
cause she was their only child, and to
whom they are more than usually devoted
He expressed confidence that everything
would be peaceably adjusted upon their re-
turn home. The reason they did not gst
married in Washington, he said, was be-
cause they were afraid that a telegram
may have preceded them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03
NAVAL COURT CoNvENEs.
Considering Charges Against Assist
ant Paymaster W. T. Sypher.

A general court-martial was convened at
the Washington navy yard at 10 O'Clock
this forenoon to consider charges that have
been preferred against Assistant Paymaster
William T. Sypher The court was organ
lied with Capt Edward F. Qualtrough,
U. s. NJ. as president, and Passed Assist
ant Paymaster Philip ] Willett as judge
advocate. Assistant Paymaster Sypher is
a son Of the late ]. Hale Sypher, who was
a representative in Congress from Louisiana
during the reconstruction period. It is al
legged that for some time there has been a
question of the technical regularity of the
accounts of Assistant Paymaster Sypher,
and several complaints have been made to
the Navy Department in regard to his fail
ure to settle outstanding obligations to the
satisfaction of the auditing officers of the
Treasury Department
1t Is said the court now sitting is ex-
pected to determine whether or not the
accused should remain in the naval service
He entered the naval pay corps as a result
OF competitive examina ton in March.
1914, and has held several biilets afloat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03
MEETINGS FOR MEN.
Fred B. Smith to Deliver Several Ad-
dresses Today.

Men living on Columbia Heights and
Mount Pleasant will be given the oppor-
tunity tonight of hearing Fred B. Smith,
the noted Y. M. c. A. speaker, who is con-
Quoting campaign here. He will give an
address to men in the Mount Pleasant
Congregational Church, 18th street and
Columbia road northwest. The singing OF
Mr. Donald Chalmers, one of the leading
bass singers of New York city, will be a
feature of the gathering.
At noon today Mr.. Smith met the minis
tiers Of the city at the association building,
and their cooperation with the association
was assured in continuing the religious
revival which has been created by the
addresses Of Mr.. Smith.
This afternoon Mr.. Smith will address the
street railway employees at the car barns
of the different lines. Arrangements have
been made by the companies to allow as
many Of their men as possible to attend
these meetings, and 1t is expected that
many of the men will seize the opportunity
OF hearing this impressive taiker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03
OFFICIALS INVESTIGATE.
Railway Company's Investigation Of
Wreck at Lawyers, Va.

Assistant General Superintendent E. H.
Coapman of the Southern railway will con-
duct the investigation at the general offices
here Wednesday to fix the responsibility
for the wreck last Thursday at Lawyers,
Va, in which President Spencer lost his
life. 1t was stated at the general offices
in this city that the local officials of the
railway have been assured that Operator
G. D. Mattox, who was in charge of the
block tower at Rangoon, Va, the morning
that the wreck occurred, will be present
when the investigation opens.
1t was also said that should Mattox be
found to be responsible for the wreck there
Is no law in Virginia under which he could
be punished. Every employee of the division
on which the wreck occurred who can be
spared from his duties will be in the city
Wednesday. The evidence of those who
cannot come will be given in the form of
affidavits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03

Washington it was kept covered with
exquisite cut flowers provided by the Off
GERS Of the Southern railway. The flowers
were changed every day. President and
Mrs. Roosevelt sent wreath of orchids
and white roses, tied with white satin
ribbon; Vice President and Mrs. Fairbanks,
a huge bunch of chrysanthemums: officers
Of the Southern railway, a standing wreath
of orchids, lilies of the valley and violets;
J. P. Morgan, a mass Of rare cut flowers;
E. H. Hartman, cluster of American
Beauty roses, palms, violets and lilies OF
the valley.
BY special direction of Mrs. Spencer all
the floral offerings were distributed later
among the various hospitals and charitable
institutions of Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03
NEW YEARS CALLS
A NEW DRINK TO REPLACE THE oLD.TIMB
"APPLE-JACK."

Twenty five years ago the custom of making New
Years calls was a delightful for all con-
cerned, until some Of the boys got more .egsnog"
or 'apple-tack" than they could successfully carry
Then the ladies tried to be charitable and the
gentlemen tried to be chivalrous as ever and
stand up at the same time.
II any one thinks there has not been consider
able improvement made in the last quarter OF
century in the of alcoholic beverages let him
stop to consider, other things. the fact that
the old custom of New Years calls and the geDteel
tipping is nearly obsolete.
The custom of calling ones friends. however.
at the beginning of the year is good habit,
and another good habit to start at that time is the
use of wel-made Postum instead Of coffee or
spirits
Staten Island doctor has a sensible daughter.
who has set Postum before her guests a good
thing to drink at Yuletide. and good way to he
gin the New Year. Her father writes:
my daughter and have used Postum for
time past and we feel sure It contains wholesome
food material.
II shall not only recommend IL to my patients
but my daughter Will be most pleased 10 give a
demonstration OF Postum TO Christmas and
New Years callers" Read 1.-The Road to Well
viiie' in pkgs. There's . reason"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03
Anthropological Society Meeting.

Arrangements have been made for Fran
els e. Leupp, commissioner Of Indian af-
fairs to deliver an address before the
Anthropologcal Society of Washington at
its 349th regular meeting to be held to-
morrow evening at the Cosmos Club, 18th
and II streets. His subject will be 1.-The
Indian from the Administrative Point of
View"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03
Mr.. Reynolds as Chief Speaker.

Mr.. James B. Reynolds of New York city
has been secured as the chief speaker at
the annual meeting of the Associated Char
tiles, which Is to be held Tuesday evening,
December II. in the First Congregational
Church. Mr.. Reynolds name Is familiar
to the people Of Washington because of
his selection by President Roosevelt as
special commissioner to inquire into the
civic and social conditions of the national
capital
Mr.. Reynolds subject at the annual meet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03

ing VIII be What private philanthropy
owes to the welfare of the national can,
itai II Is announced that he will include
III thls address some OF the results of his
recent inspection of the alleys and poorer
nelgnDorhoods of Washington The meet
ing Will be free to all who are interested.
Inc BOARD or managers has announced that
there will be no collection or soIicitation
Of contributions in any way
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03
Desires to Change Name.

The Campbells Tailoring Company q To-
cal corporation, today filed petition in the
District Supreme Court for leave to change
it's name to Campbell-Rider Company. At
torney a. p. Morey represents the petit
toner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03
UNITE IN HIS PRAISE
SOUTHERN RAILWAY OFFICIALS
EULoGIZE DEAD PRESIDENT.

The voting trustees and the members Of
the board Of directors OF the Southern
Railway held Joint meeting yesterday aft
ernoon in the local offices Immediately after
the funeral of Mr.. Samuel Spencer, late
president of the road. Those present besides
Col. A. B. Andrews, first vice president, who
presided, were Messrs. J. Pierpont Morgan
and George F. Baker. voting trustees, and
the following direeters: Messrs. Joseph
Bryan, Richmond. Va. Samuel M. Inman,
Atlanta, Ga. Adrain Iselin. IT,. New York;
Edmund D. Randolph. New York: James T.
Woodward. New York; William w. Finley,
Washington. and Charles Steele. New York
During the course Of the meeting the fol-
lowing was adopted and placed on the rec
ords, paying tribute to Mr.. Spencer's service
to the company, to other corporations and
to the public, and pointing out that the
progress Of the road under his administra-
ton was effected without making 1t the
basis Of an increase in the roads stocks
beyond the amount contemplated when the
properties were reorganized.
Personal Qualities.
After reciting the circumstances of Mr.
Spencer's death the following tribute was
paid him:
'"The personal qualities of Mr. Spencer,
his integrity In heart and mind. his afrec-
tionate and genial disposition. his loyal and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03
SERVICE FOR THE DEAD
Tributes to the Memory of
Samuel Spencer.
AT ST. JOHNS P. E. CHURCH
Funeral Attended by Practically All
Officials of Southern Railway.
REMAINS DEPOSITED IN VAULT
Former Confederate Soldiers Adopt
Resolutions of Respect to Memory
Of the Deceased.
REMAINS DEPOSITED IN VAULT

Away down in Dixie yesterday afternoon
4 long train of passenger coaches and a
great putting locomotive that had been
flying along the rails through woodland
across bridges and over meadowland, came
to Il standstill as the hands of the engl-
Heer's watch pointed to the hour of 9
Then the members of the train crew
bowed their heads in reverent silence and
80 remained for five minutes murmuring a
prayer, as in memory they could see the
face Of one they had loved in life.
Thus. wherever there WAS friend or an
smploye of the great railroad system in
the south the west. the east or the north
they observed the memorial. Trains and
locomotives came TO a standstin wherever
they happened TO be along the 5000 miles
OF track, and fully 10000 employees ceased
from their labors for the nonce to give
thought to the distinguished dead
At the same hour in Washington a casket
piled high with pretty and fragrant floral
tributes and followed by long line OF sor-
rowing relatives and friends, was borne
tendcriy into historic old st. Johns Pro-
tcStaut Episcopal Church. In the casket
were the remains OF Samuel Spencer, late
president OF the Southern railway.
y notable tribute was also paid 10 Samuel
Spencer, who met such tragic death on
his own railroad Thanksgiving day morn
Ing. by his official assoc ates who had as
sembled here; by statesmen and by men
eminent in all the walks OF public life. The
ebseQuics held yesterday afternoon at St
Johns were attended by railroad officials,
hnanciers and public men from all parts
OF the country. Many of them We're his
lfe-lonS associates. Hundreds of friends
came from the south.
At the conclusion of the impressive and
solemn ceremonies the remains We're placed
IN the receiving vault at picturesque Oak
Hil cemetery there to await final DISPOSE
zion.
A Large Concourse.
Long before the hour announced for the
mineral admission to the church had TO be
denied To all but the closest personal and
sfhclal friends Of Mr.. Spencer. Hundreds OF
people stood outside the edfce in crisp
Deeo mber air throughout the services. pay
ng solmculy and silently their tribute of
respect.
Shortly before 80 pm. the officers and
employees of the Southern railway, $40 in
humber. assembled at the general offices
pr the company and proceeded as a
body to ST. Johns Church. They were
beaded by TIE four general superintendent
bf the company, Messrs. Foraker. Loyal
Ritchie and Coapman. and included General
Passenger Traffic Manager Hardwick Cen
sral Passenger Agent Tayloe and Assistant
General Passenger Agent Cary. Practically
IN OF the officers OF the company through
bUt Its system OF nearly 5000 miles were in
blends of the Southern railway in paying
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03

ance that for them, as we'll as for his as
sociates, honor and happiness will ever re-
suit from their relation to Samuel Spencer,
that just and upright man and officer"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-06-08
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land, Act June 8. 1873.

Roseburg, Oregon, May 3, 1906.
Notice is hereby given that in CON-
pliance with the provisions of the
act OF Congress of June 3, 1873, entitled
"An act Tor the sale OF timber lands in
the States Of California, Oregon, Nevada,
and Washington Territory" as extend.
to all the Public Land States by act OF
August 4, 1892,
ALLEN McCAULEY
OF Grants Pass, County OF Josephine, State
Of Oregon, has this day filed in this office
his sworn statement No. 6705, for the
purchase OF Lots 3, 4, 5 and q, of Section
No. 12 in Township No. S3 S, Range No.
w, and will offer proof to show that the
land sought is moro valuable for Its tim.
Der or stone than for agricultural pul-
poses, and to establish his claim to
said land before Arthur Conklin, U. 5.
Commissioner, at his Office a. Grants
Pass, Oregon, on Wednesday the 25th day
OF July, 1906.
He names as witnesses: John Ham
mersley, Of Winner, Oregon; Martin
Oneil, Of Grants Pass, Oregon; Joseph
Gubbs, Oregon; Arthur Donahue, oi
Grants Pass, Oregon.
ANY and all persons claiming adverse.
ly the above.described lands are re-
quested to file their claims in this office
ON or before said 25th day OF July, 1906.
BENJAMIN l.. EDDY, Register.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-06-08
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1878.
United States Land Office.
Roseburg Oregon, Nav 25, 100

Roseburg, Oregon, May %, 1906.
Notice is hereby given that in compli-
ance with the provisions of the act OF
Congress of June 3, 1878, entitled "An
act for the sale of timber lands in the
States of California, Oregon, Nevada. and
Washington Territory" as extended to
all the Public Land States by act of Au.
gust 4, 1892.
FRANK CLEVELAND
of Tacoma, County of Pierce, State OF
Washington, has this day filed in this Of
fee his sworn statement No. 6S26, for the
purchase OF the VIZ SW1s, NE4 SW4,
NW14 SE14 OF Section No. %. in Town
snip No. "a South, Range No, West,
and will offer proof to show that the
land sought is more valuable for its tim
ber or stone than for agricultural pur-
poses, and to establish his claim to said
land before Arthur Conklin, U. S. Com.
missioner, at his Office at Grants Pass,
Oregon, on Friday, the 18th day OF Au-
gust, 1906.
He names ss witnesses: W. B. Sher
man, of Grants Pass, Oregon; Howard
Mitchell, Of Grants Pass, Oregon; M.
Seavy, OF Grants Pass, Oregon Roy
Root, of Merlin, Oregon.
Any and all persons claiming adversely
the above-described lands are requested
to file their claims in this Office on or be
fore said 18th day of August, 1906
BENJAMIN l.. EDDY. Register.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-06-08
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1873

Rossburg, Oregon, May 3, 1905.
Notice is hereby given that In com
pliance with the provisions of the act
OF Congress Of June 3, 1873, entitled "An
act for the sale OF timbe. lands in the
States OF California, Oregon, Nevada,
and Washington Territory" as OK.
tended TO all the Public Land States by
act OF August 4, 1892,
FRANKLIN A. DURAND,
OF Stockton, County OF San Joaquin, State
OF California, has this day filed in this
office his sworn statement No. 6708, for
the purchase OF the SW14 OF Section No.
10, in Township No. "a South, Range
No. West, and will offer proof 70
show that the land sought is more valu.
able Tor its timber or stone than for agri.
cultural purposes, and 10 establish her
claim 10 said land before Arthur Conklin,
U. 5. Commissioner, at his office al
Grants Pass. Oregon. on Wednesday, the
25th day Of July, 1906.
DE uames as witnesses: A. w. Silsby
OF Grants Pass, Oregon; Alice Spaldiny
OF Bay City. Wisconsin. William spald
ing, OF Maiden Rock, Wisconsin; Geo
W. Kearns. Of Grants Pass, Oregon.
Any and all persons claiming ad
versely the above-described lands ar,
requested TO file their claims in thi,
office on or before said 9th day O
July, lsOo. BENJAMIN L. EDDY,
Register
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-06-08
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land, Act June 8, 1873.
United States Land Office,
Roseburg, Oregon. Nav 3. lao

Roseburg, Oregon, May 8, 1905.
Notice Is hereby given that IN compli-
ance with the provisions OF the act OF
Congress of June 3, 1878, entitled "An
act for the sale of timber lands in the
States Of California, Oregon, Nevada,
and Washington Territory" as extend
ed to all the Public Land States by act
OF August 4, 1892,
MARY S. DURAND,
Of Stockton, County OF San Joaquin. State
of California, has this day filed in this
office her sworn statement No. 6707, for
the purchase of the SWl4, Of Section No.
9 in Township No. 81 South, Range
No. 7 w., and will offer proof to show
that the land sought is more valuable
for it's timber or stone than for agri-
cultural purposes and to establish heI
claim to said land before Arthur Conklin
U. s. Commissioner, at his Office al
Grants Pass. Oregon, on Wednesday, the
25th day Of July, 1906.
She names as witnesses: Alice Spald
ing, OF Bay City, Wisconsin; ID. r. War
ner, OF Grants Pass. Oregon; w. l.. In
gram, OF Grants Pass, Oregon; William
SpaldDg, Of Maiden Rock, Wisconsin.
Any and all persons claiming adverse
y the above.described lands are re
quested TO file their claims in this offic,
on or before said 25th day OF July, 1905
BENJAMIN l.. EDDY, Register.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-06-08
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land, Act June ), 1873
United States Land Office,
Roseburg, Oregon, May 81, 1906


Roseburg, Oregon, May u, 1906.
Notice is hereby given that in compli-
ance with the provisions OF the act OF
Congress of June 3, 1878, entitled "An
act for the sale of timber lands in the
States OF California, Oregon, Nevada and
Washington Territory" as extended to
all the Public Land States bv act OF
August 4. 1892,
LULU HOWARD
OF Roslyn, County of Kiititas, State
OF Washington, has this day filed in this
Office her sworn statement No $500,
for the purchase of the 81 of SWL,
and VIZ of the SE14 OF Section No rs
in Township No. SO Soath, Range no.
4 West, and will offer proof to show that
the land sought is more valuable for it's
timber or stone than for agricultural pur-
poses, and to establish her claim to said
land before the Register and Receiver of
this office at Roseburg, Oregon, on
Tuesday, the 2lst day OF August, 1905,
She names as witnesses: A. W. Silsby,
of Grants Pass, Oregon; Oliver G. How
ard, of Roslyn, Wash. William G. How
ard, OF Roslyn, Wash; William Spald.
ing, of Maiden Rock, Wis.
Any and all persons claiming adversely
the above described lands are requested
to fils their claims in this Office on or be.
fore said 2lst day OF August, 1908.
BENJAMIN L. EDDY, Register.