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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-25
THE BACKBONE.
It's History Linked With Theory
-tN1 of Animal Evolution.

The history OF the backbone. like that
or most life. is not altogether majestic
UPWARD evolution It has its tragedies
and It's setbacks, It's hopes and failures.
In tho waters along our seashore are Gre
lures, somc sponge or lichen-l like. others
with strange 'bulb-lfke bodies, growing
on the end of long stalks. But they hold
a secret from the crabs and snails which
crawl about. and when the fishes brush
against them--if their poor. dull sense
only knew lt--they might claim blood
brotherhood when they were young. for
little while n gristly cord was theirs
also but this, with all the hopes that
such beginning brings, OF fish. OF bird.
OF man even. soon melted away. and
there they nod and sway In the watery
tunity which nature has snatched
currents, never to know Of tho oppor-
from theni-why, who can tell?
In sharks the backbone has become
Iointed and flexible. and n ruda kind OF
skull is present. but still more impor-
tant Is the presence OF four fms. which
correspond to tho four legs OF lizards
and to the wings and legs OF birds. A
curious basket-like skeleton protects the
delicate gills, and 1t Is probable that this
existed long before the limbs appeared.
All is still OF gristly cartilage.
In the higher fishes bone replaces the
cartilage, and when the lowly tadpoe
nsh-like at first, swimming about by
means of the fin around his tail. pushes
forth his legs and climbs upon the land,
our skeleton is well on it's way back
ward. Reptiles of old took to trees.
Their backbone grew less flexible. so that
they might safely sail through the mir.
feathers replaced scales, two fingers OF
each hand We're lost and one from each
foot. teeth disappeared. beak OF horn
proved best. Intelligence Increased and
the forehead rose high, and behold-a
bird!--Outing Magazine.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-25
A Tough Problem.

Tho following letter. received ut this
Office. has been referred to the Lancaster
Literary Society: II married widower.
and went to live In the home whore he
mad lived With his first wife. find n
number OF her clothes In closet--to- wit:
one brown dress skirt. two pctticoats,
three pairs OF stockings. one pair OF slip
pers and black silk waist. How shall
] dispose OF them In n why that viii ba
satisfactory to hnr relatives and tho
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Globe.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-25
AT DREWRY's BLUFF.
Old Soldier Tells What He Saw.

On the 10th of May, 1864. the Battle of
Drewry's Bluff was fought, / have often
thought of the battle as being In some
respects a remarkably well fought bat
tie. considering that our army under
Gen. p. G. I. Beauragard was made up
of scattering Erigands from nearly all
parts of tho south. being but few yir-
ginians In the fight. Our regiment, the
18th Va. of Hunton's Brigade, Pickett's
Div. was at this time assigned to Courses
Brigade. consequently, we fought that
battle under Gen. M. D.. Course our po-
sition in line was between the Turn
pike leading, from Richmond to Peters
burg and on the railroad, running par
nllel with the Turnpike. In our front were
the Union forces, under Gen. b. f. But
Ter. he having been reinforced with
troops from the vicinity of New Or
leans. among them men from the 18th
army Corps. under Gen w. +. Smith.
He WAS taken prisoner that day, after
the battle. which was severe in our
front Myself and Others were taxing
tho wounded to the field hospital, Mt
Drewry's House near Fort Darling. Az
ter attending to our wounded, we were
told to take a disabled Federal soldier
back to be cared for. While doing this
duty. we found young Union soldier
with his lelg broken at the ankle, and
We laid him tenderly on the stretcher.
Just at this time, too. Dll!agcrs came
along and attempted to strip him OF
his shoes and clothing. They took his
shoes of, and as they we're about to
pull off h!s cocks, he young soldier burst
out crying. and said: Don't take them,
my poor mother knit those cocks. with
this the men left everything they had
attempted to take. and went away. We
carried the young Federal to our inside
works and laid him down. putting his
shoes ard blanket by him. / have nj
ways w!shcd to know who he was and
II he ever got we'll OF his wounds He
seemed to be about nineteen years OF
nge. After this Incident we moved to
the left near tho Turnpike. where tho
lighting had been very severe. There
we're moro dead men. Confederate and
Union, and dedd battery horgeH, than I
had ever pccn In AS small space IT
was here that the enemy lost n great
many men and horses. and number Of
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cannon and, a great many prisoners.
After the battle President Davis, Gem
oral Braxton, Bragg and other officials,
came on the field. II waa the first
time I had over seen Mr. Davis.
In the battle OF Drewrys Bluff, the 18th
Va. Regiment lost some Of Its best men
Among tho wounded, was Lit. Col. George
C. C.mbell, who commanded our regi-
ment and who was badly wounded. At
ter driving the enemy inside their works
ut Bermudn Hundreds, we went to Lees
army at spotsylvania. We were with
him on the North Anna and later we
Joined our brigade ut Hanover Junction,
and moved toward Cold Hnrbor.
M I. MOORE.
Gig, Va. Formerly Of. Co. u 18th va.
Resiment; Hunton's Brigade. Picketts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03
NEW CHAPEL coNsEcRATED.
Services in New Building Of Church
of Atonement

A large congregation was present yeSter-
day morning when the new chapel Of the
Lutheran Church of the Atonement, North
Capitol and U streets, was consecrated.
The building. which is to form part of a
secured, was crowded to the doors.
Rev. l. o. Baker, the pastor of the
church, conducted the ceremony Of dedi-
cation. The first sermon in the consecrated
building was delivered by Rev. DR.. John A.
w. Hass, president of Muhlenberg College,
Allentown, Pa.
The prospects of the church were dis
cussed by Rev. DIR. ]. c. Kunzmann of
Philadelphia. DR.. Kunzmann said the
chapel bids fair to grow into a large and
handsome church, and to take a place,
architecturally and influentially, among the
finest in the capital city. Mrs. A. r. Yea
KEEL sang at the morning service
At the afternoon service there was spe-
cial music by the choir of the Keller Me-
mortal Lutheran Church, assisted by a por-
ton of the Rebew Orchestra. At that
the Luther Place Memorial Church.
Thomas circle, delivered an address. and
short talks were made by Rev. DR.. Paul
Mcneil of Concordia Church, Rev. c. F.
Bergner of Zion Church. Rev. ]. T. Huddle
of ST. Paul's Church, Rev DR.. ]. E. Weld
Rev. DR.. Kunzmann. May My Walk Be
Close With Cod was sung by Mrs. Paul
Mcdonald.
DIR. Kunzmann preached at the evening
service.
Another special service will be held next
Wednesday evening, when Rev. DR.. Theo-
dore E. Schmauck Of Lebanon. Pa, will
preach.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03
sUsTAINs THE DOCUMENT.
Verdict by Direction Of Court in
Shelley Will Case.

The contest over the will of the late Mrs
Josephine r. Shelley, which has been occu-
plying the attention of Mr.. Justice Barnard
and jury in the Probate Court for the
past week, came to a sudden ending this
morning when the court granted the motion
Of Attorneys Samuel Maddox and H. Pres
colt Galley, counsel for the proponents Of
the will. to direct a verdict sustaining the
will
Mrs. Shelley died in this city August 8,
1904, leaving a will by which she disposed
of her estate valued at $45OOO BY the
terms of the will portion of the property
was given to her brother, Charles R. Sewell
OF Cambridge, Mass, and the remainder to
EDWARD L. Seamans, who for many years
prior to the death of Mrs. Shelley had acted
as her business agent, attorney and ad-
wiser
When the will was offered for proba te
MT. Sewell filed a caveat alleging that the
will was not executed according to law:
that Mrs Shelley was mentally incapacitat-
ed at the time of its execution and that It
had been procured by undue influence exer-
cised upon her by Mr.. Semans or some other
persons.
Issues were framed on these three prono
sltlons and large number of witnesses
were examined.
Attorneys Worthington, Head & Frailev
appeared for the caveator and Attorneys
Samuel Maddox and H. Prescott Galley
represented the caveatees
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03
HOLDS MEMORIAL SERVICES.
Exercices Under Auspices of Columbia
Typographical Union.

Services were held at typographical Tenn
pie yesterday afternoon in memory of the
members OF Columbia Typographical Union.
No. 1O1, who passed away during the past
year. The solemn ceremonies were opened
with prayer by Mr.. George G. Seibold. sec
rotary Of the union. Then Miss Mabel Ben
1ler sang a solo. 20. Dry Those Tears by
Del Rigo. The violin obligato to the solo
was played by William L. Duncan, and the
piano accompaniment by Miss Bessie Tege-
Ter. At the conclusion of the solo Miss
Benzler's friends presented her with a mag
nificent bouquet.
The first address was delivered by Mr.. T.
e. Parsons, president OF the union after
which the roll-call of the dead was read by
Secretary Seibold. The Old Sexton. a
bass solo. was sung by Ben A. Lneback,
and then the memorial address was deliver
ed by Jason Waterman Of the government
printing Office.
Following the address, Miss Lucille E.
Smith sang a contralto solo, THE Lost
Chord" by Sir Arthur Sullivan. and Grif-
fifth Davis sang a tenor solo, THE Shining
Light" After another solo, Fear Not Ye,
o Israel" Dudley Buck. and the rendition
Of Johnson's Face to Face" sung by Les
lie Malcolm, Secretary Seibold pronounced
the benediction. The meeting was presided
over by Joseph NJ. Johnson. the chairman
of the memorial committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03
REVOLVER CLUB FORMED.
Organization Of Officers of District Ma
tional Guard


The Officers Revolver Association of III.
District of Columbia has been organized its
object being to promote revolver shooting
among the officers of the National Guard.
and to develop them in the use of the arm
that would naturally be handled by them in
time of war. Matches will be held between
groups in the club and with outside clubs
A constitution was adopted, which pro-
vides that matches shall be conducted as
nearly as possible in accordance with the
small arms firing regulations Of the United
States army, and describing the duties Of
certain officers and committees which were
afterWard selected
The officers elected were: President,
Lieut. Col Lloyd M. Brett, adjutant gem
eral. District of Columbia militia; first vice
president. Capt. George L. TAFT, COMPANY
l, LIST Regiment; second vice president.
Capt Alexander Summers, Company l. I'd
regiment; third vice president, Lieut.. John
Doyle Carmody, LIST Division, Naval Bat
talon; secretary, Maj. Anton Stephan, 4th
Battalion; treasurer, Maj. William s.
Hodges, judge advocate general, District of
Columbia militia, and range officer, Maj
Glendie B. Young, Sd Battalion. The range
officers assistants Will include First Lieut..
Frederick H. Heidenrelch. L. R. p, 9th Bat
TALON. and First Lieut.. Frank w. Holt,
others to be chosen later.
The executive committee consists of ten
other members. as follows: Maj S. Porter
House, list Battalion; First Lieut.. William
Capt. William r. McCathran, Company K.
list Regiment; Capt. Thacker v. Walker.
Company c, I'd Regiment; Capt Edward III.
Brian, Company E. I'd Regiment; Mai VIM.
E. Harvey 9Th Battalion; Ensign Fabian
P. Noel. 4th Division. Naval Battalion:
Lieut.. Col. Luther H. Reichelderfer, LIST
Regiment: First Lieut.. Warren D. Fales.
Ambulance Corps, and First Lieut. VIII
bert E. Lochlin. Signal Corps
One hundred and thirty-five officers have
been invited to join the association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03
Most Attractive Floral Decorations
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TOTAL ABSTAINERS.
Gathering Of Good Templars in Scot
fish Rite Hall.

There was large gathering of Good
Templars at the meeting of Perseverance
Lodge No. 2 of the International Order, in
Scottish Rite Hall, Pennsylvania avenue,
Saturday evening. OF the visiting members
there were Chief Templar G. W. jenkins of
Excelsior Lodge. No. 81, and Messrs. Jesse
Tull, S. w. Russell, William A. Ridgely
and Miss Ward of Minnehaha Lodge No. ],
Miss Blanche Neff. chief templar, presided,
and Mrs. A. H. Frear, pianist, led in the
service of song
Many items of business necessary to the
prosecution OF plans for extending the mis-
sion work of the order We're considered and
disposed of; an extended communicat ton
upon the Importance of Good Templar mis-
sion work at large from Edward WAY
rinsky of Stockholm, international chief
was read by his deputy, Mr.. John Bryson,
and its appeal favorably considered, and
appointments were made for the conducting
OF a public meeting next Thursday even
Ing in Fifth Baptist Church, 61a and E
streets southwest In the interests of
Good Templar reorganization in that To-
cality.
social session was held. after which
program was rendered conducted by Mr.
Clarence Corby. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Frear
entertained with vocal and instrumental
duets, Mr.. c. G. Medallion gave a humor-
Gus recital, Mrs. c. Evelyn Gilbert spoke
of the great good a few really earnest
workers could do, Mrs. j. r. narrower re-
marked upon the influence of badges and
buttons of the order and recommended mores
general use of them, Mr.. ]. c. Lee dis
coursed on the same theme and related some
striking Illustrative local incidents; Mr.. Will
liam A. Hickey called attention to plans
matured for a more general union of all
temperance forces in the District without
regard to church alignments; Mr.. Jesse
Tull made a summary Of the strong points
presented by previous speakers and en-
phasized the necessity for processing Chris
tians to advocate total abstinence through
example; Mr. /. L. Corby announced the
pending annual Grand Lodge session, the
first sitting to be in Scottish Rite Hall next
Saturday evening for comforting second and
third degrees, the second sitting to be in
Pythian Temple Tuesday evening" the 18th
instant and the closing session in Elks'
Hall on Wednesday evening, December u,
and brief addresses were given by Mrs. l.
l.. Corby, Messrs. Russell Frear and
others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03
BY MRS. ELIZABETH ToWNE.
Members Of New Thought Society
Listen to Address.

Mrs. Elizabeth Towne Of Holyoke. Mass,
editor of the New Thought Magazine, made
an address at Rauscher's, Connecticut ave-
nue. and L street, yesterday afternoon be-
fore the members Of the New Thought So
ciety Of this city. "An Of the men and
women who have done great things in the
world are those who have moved away
from the old principles and have followed
their own thoughts and instincts" Mrs.
Towne said. BE still, never mind money,
never mind health. never mind work, never
mind fashions. never mind anything; be
still, be still, and all things will adjust
themselves"
Mrs. Towne declared that men and wom-
en- live too much from the outside and not
enough from within. Let your spirit tell
YOU what to do" she added. Don't act
in a way simply because others have
done So"
At the conclusion OF the address Miss
Harriet Whiting of Boston sang solo.
Announcement was made that Mrs. Towne
will be rendered reception this afternoon
at 4 o'clock in the rooms of the New
Thought Society in the Washington Loan
and Trust Company building
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03
BROKE FROM MooRINGs.
Heath's Ark Not in Accustomed Place
Yesterday,

During the heavy northwest gale of last
Saturday night Heath's ark broke from her
mornings below Alexandria and was car
ried ashore on the Maryland side of the
river a short distance below Motley Hall.
1t was lying there at noon today, but will
be foated, it is said, at the first high water.
Everything. 1t is stated. had been made
ready aboard the big houseboat for the reg
ular Sunday games, and she was appar-
emily safely anchored. The blowing ashore
of the launch put stop to the games yes
terday, and members of the sporting fra
ternity Of this city who went to Alexandria
on the ferry and trolley trains, with the
expectation Of visiting the ark. were unable
to do so.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03
FOURTH ANNIVERSARY.
Calvary M. E. Sunday School Hears
Annual Reports.

AAAuaA 1sepoTLS.
Yesterday was the fourth anniversary Of
the organization of Calvary Methodist
Episcopal Sunday School, in Mount Pleas
ant, and the school had special exercises
appropriate to the occasion. These con-
sisted of singing by the school, a solo by
Miss Roche and recitations by Mildred
Chamberlain. Wilbur Davidson and Helen
Curtiss.
Mr. James E. West, superintendent Of
the Sunday school, was the principal
speaker. He spoke of the Sunday school
work in the District of Columbia, of the
labors of the teacher in preparing for Sum
days lesson, and especially of the interest
his school took in the success of Calvary
The secretary, F. B. Walker, gave sta
tistics in regard to the school. 1t was or
ganized December 7, 1902, he said, in Post
Office Hall, on Park road. After six
months there it removed to ST. Stephens
Parish Hall, where it remained for twenty
one months. In March, 1905, it began it's
session in the present church home. It's
growth during the four years. he said, has
been steady, the average attendance per
Sunday increasing from IS, the first year,
to 169 the present year. The enrolment of
the school is $40. During the four years
the school has taken up collections and
made offerings amounting to 81, 5555 81,
$440.27 of which has been on their church
home.
Rev. Joseph Dawson, the pastor, briefly
congratulated the school on its splendid
showing.
The celebration brought out most of the
scholars who nearly filled the floor of the
main audience room in which the school
meets. The pulpit platform was banked in
palms. ferns and flowers and the church
presented a pretty appearance.
The school has nearly reached the limits
of growth in it's present building, and al
ready there is discussion of the need Of
Sunday school house. The trustees how
ever, have decided that it is inexpedent to
build at the present time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03
Tried by Court-Martial.

Private Richard Shannon, Troop F, 18th
Cavalry having been tried by a general
court-martial at Fort Myer. Va. and found
guilty of sleeping at post -four previous
convictions having been considered) was
sentenced to be dishonorably discharged
from the service. forfeiting all pay and
allowances and to be confined at hard labor
for six months.
Private John d. McMackin, Sd Battery.
Field Artillery, having been tried by a
general court-martial at Fort Myer and
found guilty of larceny. to the prejudice
of good order and military discipline Zone
previous conviction having been consid-
ered), was sentenced to be dishonorably
discharged, FORGETTING all pay and allow
ances and TO be confined at hard labor for
six months
The sentence in each case was approved
by Gen. Grant, commanding the depart
ment of the east.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03
Anniversary Services Closed.

The celebration Of the SEVENTEEN anniver-
sary of Asbury Methodist Episcopal
Church, at 18th and X streets northwest.
closed last night after continuous serv-
Ices of two weeks. during which thirteen
sermons were preached by different min
listers and five special services were held.
Rev. M. w. Clair. the pastor, Is receiving
much praise for the manner in which the
celebration was conducted, but he told his
cess belonged to them.
The closing exercises began at 10 o'clock
am yesterday. when there was special
Sunday school and missionary services AT
II o'clock am. holy communion was ad-
mnistered. At 4 o'clock pm. the Epworth
League was addressed by Prof. Isaac
Clark. dean of the theological department
of Howard University, and a special musi-
cal program was rendered, and at 7:3O pm
Rev. DIR. c. W. Gallagher preached.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03
PLACED UNDER RESTRAINT.
Brooke G. Mackall Sent to Hospital
for Insane.

Brooke c. Mackall, sixty-four years Of
age, was placed in the custody Of attend
ants at st. Elizabeth Hospital for the In
sane last night, despite his strenuous objec-
ton. During recent weeks Mr.. Mackall had
exhibited signs Of mental trouble. He
claimed he had been elected President of
the United States and that his cabinet had
been selected. He had also written letters.
1t Is stated. to all the more prominent off,
Gals of the country and had also written to
some of the foreign representatives. Some
of his letters and statements 1t Is alleged.
were Of a threatening nature and it was
finally determined that something would
have to be done to restrain him.
Acting Inspector Peck was consulted
about the case yesterday morning and he
detailed Detectives Cornvell and Evans to
take Mr.. Mackall into cuAody. During the
morning hours the detectives went to his
home, NIB S street, and called for him.
Mackall responded to their call, appearing
at the window instead of at the door. He
refused to leave the house under any condi-
lions. apparently realizing the object of the
left for them to do but rema IN in the neigh
borhood and keep him under observation.
They remained there practically all day. At
times Mr.. Mackall would appear at the
front window and give orders, it is said, to
an imaginary cavalry company.
1t was not until after dark that the de-
tectives succeeded in getting him to police
headquarters. They had his attorney call
at the house and convey his wife and child
In carriage to headquarters with him.
Drs. Wall. Richards and Burch, police sur
geone, were at headquarters and they
signed certificate upon which Mackall
was committed to the asylum.
Mackall had made complaint against some
person and he was told that arrest had
been made. 1t was for the purpose Of 60
Ing to see the prisoner that he entered the
carriage and was driven to the asylum. He
did not seem to realize where he was going
until he was turned over to two attendants
at the asylum and the latter were told to
show him the prisoner. There was no pris-
oner to be seen, and when Mackall realized
that he had been trapped he made violent
objections. :.
Brooke Macka1l has been a member of
the local bar and in the real estate BUSH
ness In this city for a number of years.
The hearing In his case may come before a
jury next Friday. Last night the police
found letter on him that was addressed to
President Hartman of the Union Pacific
railroad. The letter contained a statement
that he had lost thousands of dollars while
he was engaged in an effort to get Pres
ident Fish ousted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03
CHILDREN ON PROBATION.
Assembly at Juvenile Court-Judge
DeLacY Speaks.

Judge William H. DeLacy Of the Juvenile
Court addressed one hundred and thirty
seven boys and girls. wards Of the Juvenile
Court. yesterday afternoon, when they met
to report to the probation officers.
Judge DeLacy advised the children to be
honest and truthful. and encouraged them
by exriairlng the advantages Of becoming
good ciuzens.
Always respect authority" he said. land
be cbecie1t and respectful to your par
ents. Anyone who has such qualities has
the making of a good man or woman"
MIR. z. II. Copp, chief probation officer.
spoke to the children on cleanliness of the
mind and soul Miss Gertrude B. Darwin,
assistant probation officer, reminded the
children of the duties of the court Al
though she was glad that she had had
chance to meet the boys and girls, she sin
cerely hcred that there would be no occa-
sion in their lives when the officers Woufo
be called again to take them in charge.
Deputy United States Marshal j. }. Hoey.
w. A. hickey, bailih. and Mrs. Katherine
Howell attended the meeting ana ASSISTED
In the exercises.