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The Washington herald., 1906-11-24
DISCUSS PRACTICAL C. E. WORK.
Committee Conferences Held at the
First Presbyterian.

The practical side of Christian En-
deav0r work was discussed in series OF
committee conferences held last night N
the First Presbyterian Church. under the
auspices of the District Christian En-
deavor Union
Three prominent Baltimore members Of
the union. James O. Moul, Frederick
Ohrenschall, and Miss Emma Post. led
some Of the conferences. The meeting
was intended specially for chairmen and
members Of the various Christian En-
deavor societies Of the city. to aid them
in their work
After a general opening service conduct
ed by President Edward Tarrlng and Rev.
Donald G. Macleod. pastor. those pres
ent We're divided into groups assigned &C.
q separate room TO consider the special
work Of some committee The various
conferences and leaders were as follows:
Prayer meeting committee. Air, MoUl
lookout and calling committees, Miss Anna
". Fairfield; missionary committees. NJ.
Ohreuschau; social committee. Miss Nellie
Thcaker: junior superintendents and other
junior workers. Miss Emma Post
The Washington herald., 1906-11-24
NO PRIVATE STAMP MAKING
COrtelyOu Turns Down Bid of Out.
side Printing Company.
Explains that Policy Has Always
Been to Give Government WORK
to Federal Bureaus.

While Congress has not directed that
postage stamps should be manufactured
at the Bureau Of Engraving and Printing.
it has authorized the Postmaster General
to have them made there when to do so
would be for the best interests of the
Post-Ofice Department In the course of
"a memorandum upon the case. Mr.. Cortel-
yOu says
1t appears 20 be the policy of the
government as shown by various acts Of
Congress, To- manufacture its currency.
revenue stamps. securities. &c. by It's
own agencies and under the supervision
0f ifs own officials. and il would be con
trary % that policy TO give over 70 "a
private company the contract for postage
stamps, solely for the purpose Of saving
an amount relatively small and largely
problemaucal
The American Bank Note COMPANY.
In its letter Of November u. offers 70 the
government the option Of five successive
removals. OF four years each. upon the
same terms and conditions as now pro-
posed
Admitting the fairness Of this offer
and the good faith OF the company in
making it. there may be serious doubt
whether it would &C. legally binding upon
the company. II accepted by the Post
master General. and whether. indeed. SIS
acceptance would te warranted by public
policy.
For the foregoing reason. and with
out questioning either the ability or re-
spOnsibility Of the American Bank Note
Company. il does not seem 20 me that
the award would be justified.
The proposal of the American Bank
Note Company IS hereby rejected; and
the contract for supplying such stamps
and books OF stamps during this period
will be awarded 10 the Bureau Of En-
craving and Printing"
The Washington herald., 1906-11-24
c. E. GETS IS NEW BOOKS.
Arrangements Complete for the En-
deaN0rerS' Exeursion 10 ScnttIe.


AT the recent book social" held by the
junior department Of the District Union.
about eighteen books were added 60 the
junior library.
a. r IreX. manager Of tourist agency
OF Chicago who win conduct the official
excursion OF the Washington Eudeayorers
10 Seattle, was here yesterday. 70 arrang
details Of The plan. They viii Dee announc-
cd al the December meeting or the District
Union. The tour VIII last thirty days
beginning ON July
Dr. William Dobson. who has spent sev-
craI years as a medical missionary in
China will speak AZ the Christian En-
desvor meeting az Temple Baptist Church
tomorrow evening
The senior and intermediate Christian
Endeavor societies OF the Metropolitan
Presbyterian Church. have united in the
publication of the prayer meeting topics
and have included a directory Of their
members
The following have been elected officers
Of 81. Pauls English Lutheran Christian
Endeavor Society. President. Charles
Hysr. vice president. Miss Elizabeth
kalb, secretary. Miss Esther Idnkins,
treasurer. Miss Henrietta Same. delegates
10 Lutheran Young Peoples Union. Miss
Louie Dale Leeds. and Charles Bateman.
delegate o. &. +. Union. II. G. Brunner.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-24
PLACES OF INTEREST.

Congressional Library-Open t. n. to 10 NJ
on secular days; from ?. m 20 10 p. m on sun
days and on Certain holidays.
Public Librsry-ODcn 10 n. m. 20 10 p m IN ~'h-
ter; 10 A. N. 20 3 p N. in summer, holidays. uSaa
hOurs; Sundays. 2 to 10 p. N.
Executive Mansion-Open 10 q. m 20 ?. N.
United States Treasury Open a. IN % p n.
State. War and Navy observation-disclosures a. m
to p. m. tThe original Declaration Of Independence
is in the Library Of the State Department.
United States Patent Once-open 9 A. N. 70 ? M
United States Pension Bureau-Open 8 q. N. 70
D. N.
United States Pos,-ofHce- Open a. m. 70 2. N.
Washington City Post-ofice-Open all hours The
Dead Letter Office is in the city post-ofHee.
National Botanic Gardens-Open a. N. 10 S p m.
Fish Commission Open 9 a. m 70 D. IN.
Army Medical Museum-Open a. m. TO 4 p. m
National Musem-Open 3 a. N. 10 p. N. Tin
cludng hOldaysJ
Smithsonian Institution-Open a. N. % p n.
unciuding EolidaysJ
Agricultural Department Open q. m. 20 p m.
Engraving and Printing Bureau-Opeu g. N. 70
230 q. N.
Washington Monument 555]s feet in heighu-Open
3 a. H. 70 SO D. H. Elevator does not run after
40 D. m.}
Corcoran Art GaIlery-Open $50 a. m. TO 4 p. n.
IN winter a. M. % 4 p iH summer. SUNDAYS
J 30 p. n. 70 5 p. m, except in midsummer. Ad-
mission free Tuesdays Thursdays. Saturdays, and
Sundays; other days &c admission
Government Printing Ofice-Open 10 a. n. 20 2
p. m.
Nayy Ysrd-Open a. NJ. % 1 D. N.
IN THE SUBURBS
Mount Vernon ths-home and tomb q Washington
Open II a. m 10 I p. N.
Arlington National Cemetery-Open all day.
United States Soldiers Home-Open 8 a. n. 20
sunset.
Geological Park Open all day.
Rock CreeE Bridge and PGrK.
Chevy Chase and keusiugton
Naval Observatory Open 9 a. m. 70 ; p. N.
Cabin John Bridge. Catholic Uniyorsity, and
Alexandra.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-24
ALL LAUD DR.. M'LEOD
Congregation VIII Celebrate
Seventh Anniversary.
CHURCH A GREAT SUCCESS
Appropriate Services 10 COmmemor-
ate Date Of Minister'S Call VIII BE
mOrrOw-Rey. James II. Taylor, New
Pastor at Central, to BE in Pulpit.

The seventh anniversary Of the pastor
ate Of Donald c. Mcleod, d. D., will be
observed in his church, the First Pres
byterian. on John Marshall place north
west, tomorrow morning. Appropriate
services have been arranged for II o'clock.
and Dr. Mcleod will receive the hearty
communication Of his congregation.
All the members, with "a few excep-
tons. viii be present. and extend their
congratulations and well-wishes
During the seven years Of DIR. McLeod's
pastorate. the membership Of First Church
has grown remarkably. At the time of
his call there were but 200 members en-
rolled. and the books to-day show a mem-
bership of more than 200. The Sunday
school has shown even greater progress.
and to-day has "A membership of LOO. as
against 100 on DR. McLeods entrance The
doctor while modest about this record.
says that he is confident the church will
continue 10 make an annual net gain in
membership Of more than 100 and he is
bending every effort 20 this end.
New Pastor in Pulpit Tomorrow.
Rev. James H. Taylor. pastor-elect Of
Central Presbyterian Church, at the cor
ner Of Third and I streets northwest. who
comes 10 this city from Macon. Ca. ex-
poets 10 take up his work here tomorrow
morning He has been certified 10 the
local presbytery and every detail has been
arranged for his taking active charge of
the church work
Gaelic Glass Success
The Gaelic catechism class recently in
aUgurated at the Church OF the Immacu-
late Conception. Eighth and y streets
northwest viii hold its regular meeting
Sunday evening at 80 O'Clock. A feature
Of each session is the recitation in con-
cert Of the Gaelic Rosary. which was
familiar 20 many Of the older parish
toner's in their childhood homes on Erin's
Isle
The work is carried on under the super
vision of the pastor. Rev. J. u. Mari.
with the aid OF teacher furnished by the
local branch Of the Gaelic League. Gaelic
is the oldest living language of Europe.
and is closely akin TO Latin in its primi-
tive root forms
The Washington herald., 1906-11-24
BALTIMORE ORDERED HOME.
Cruiser W-lI 60 In Dry Dock for at
Least n Year.

Tho Navy Department announced yes
terday afternoon that the cruiser BaIti-
more viii soon be ordered from the
Asiatic Station to home. She will pro-
coed to Gibraltar. and there receive or
ders directing her 90 proceed 10 one Of
the Atlantic Coast navy yards for exteu-
slve repairs
special attention. II is estimated that
she viii be I'm dry dock for a year
The Baltimore is the third vessel re-
Gently Withdrawn from the far East The
battle ships Ohio and Wisconsin We're de
tachcd several months ago. The WiscOn-
sin has gone out of commission in Puget
Sound. and the Ohio is en- route to this
country from Gibraltar.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-24
POSTAL TREATY ABROGATED.
Canada Notifies United States that
Changes Are Needed.

The Postmaster General has received
notice from the government of the Do
minion of Canada OF the abrogation Of
the postal convention between the United
States and Canada. in so far as that con-
The original Instrument was ratified in
lssS, but II was amended two years ago.
II vas stated az the POst-OffiCe Depart
mcnt yesterday that friction has arisen
iH the administrat ton of this amended
treaty from the fact that Canada mas
given notice from time 10 time Of the
exclusion from its malls of number
OF periodicals published in this country.
while il has not become necessary for the
United States to exclude any Canadian
publication
The Washington herald., 1906-11-24
EXCURSIONS.

1t Is not very expensive TO make "A trip
% California, that IS, If one goes via the
Nasningt0n-Sunset route. Personally con-
Quoted trips are given three times a week
The train equipment providing aS inexptn-
sive or luxurious accommodations as one
may desire. For those who desire 10 go
economically there are tourist sleep:ng
cars. while for those 70 whom expense is
no consideration there are the highest
class Pullman sleeping. dining. club. ard
observation cars Through berths IN
the tourist sleeping cars may be had for a
nominal sum. Several special winter tours
90 the Pacific Coast viii be made via this
route late in the winter Detailed fnfor-
nation may be obtained Of 4. J PoSt0n
general agent. 81 Pennsylvania avenue.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-24
Revival Services at Ep,yorsh.

The revival services at Epworth II +
Church. South. are being continued DT
w. : Nelghbors, of Greene Memorial
Church. Roanoke. Va. who is assisting
the pastor. Rev D. J.. Blakemore. has
preached 20 large audiences. To-day Dr.
NeighbOTs will preach both morning and
night and Will address the junior league
at p. mn. The afternoon services for the
school children and other persons who
cannot attend the night services have
been well attended, and Will be continued
next week.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-24
Bircb Continues Meetings.

Revival meetings at Westminster
Church. under the leadership of Evange-
list Birch. will be continued for a week
One Of his "BUgle" sermons Will be given
Monday afternoon at 3:i5 o'clock To-
morrow Mr Birch viii speak TO men only
at Ryland N. E. Church. at ) o'clock. Al
the same time Mrs. Birch viii hold a
meeting for women at Westminster
Church
The Washington herald., 1906-11-24
". c. T. I. in Golden Gate Park.

The work Of the Womau's Christian
Temperance Union in aiding the victims
Of the San Francisco earthquake in the
camps in Golden Gate Park during the
strenuous days following the disaster viii
be the subject OF an address by Mrs
Augustus c. cambridge. president Of the
San Francisco union, at COngrega
Church, Tenth and q streets. at 3 O'Clock
Sunday afternoon The meeting is under
the auspices Of the District ". c. T. L.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-24
FOLLOWS SISTER TO CRAVE
Douglas Murray, of This City, Dies
During Relatives Funeral.
Was EmpIOye OF the Government
Printing Office Sor Six Years.
viii BE Buried To-day.

Without knowing of the death Of his
sister at Auburn. y y. and while his
parents were attending the funeral serv-
ices Of their daughter, Douglas J. Muir
ray, Tor six years an employee OF the Gov
ernment Printing Office. died Of typhoid
fever at his home. % New York avenue
northeast. this city. on Wednesday. The
young man viii be- buried this afternoon
His sister Grace Murray. died az her
home in Auburn ON Tuesday When the
parents Mr and Mrs. John - Murray
returned from the funeral of the dauga-
ter. they found awaiting them at their
home telegram announcing the critical
condition of their boy lu Washington.
The aged parents. just returning from
the cemetery. fastened 10 the depot 10
catch a train for this city. 20 be az the
bedside OF their dying son. but they were
too late.
Young Murray had been sick since last
July. Fe was tweuJy-eight years OF age
and was born ay Auburn. y Y Six
years ago he came here. and taking the
civil examination. soon entered the Gov
eminent Printing Office as q stereotyper.
Murray was several times elected seere-
tafE OF the local SteTeotypers' union, and
represented that body as delegate al the
International convention. He was q mem
her Gf Mithras Chapter r. and A NJ. Of
the District Of Columbia. and Of the b. f.
.. T.. Lodge No IA. OF Auburn. y. y
Miss white Dies on Visit.
The funeral of Miss Harriet r. White. a
school-teacher OF this city. who died sew
araI dsvs aga while VISITING f.r Ir,tF,.,.
in Brooklyn. took place last night from
her late home. at 1873 Fairmout street
northwest Intement occurred az the
Congressional Cemetery
Miss White had been ill for more than
a month, and died at the City Hospital in
Brooklyn. She was a native OF this CITY.
and forty years of age. For the last
fifteen years she had been engaged as a
teacher in the sixth grade Of the WalIach
School
The Washington herald., 1906-11-24
ARMY AND NAVY.
Army Orders.

Capt CORNELIUS C. SMITH Fourteenth Cav
airs detailed major To command FIRST Battalion.
fhlippiDc Scouts. vice Maj. WILLIAM H.
JOHNSTON. TWenty-ninth Irfautry
First LIcuts DUNCAN X. MAJOR. Jr Fourteenth
Infantry; ARTHUR : COWAN Fourteenth In
ian.y; BERNARD SHARP. Third Inlantry and
ALDEN &. KNOWLES Thirteenth Infantry
Second Lieuts. FAY ". BRABSON. Twelfth IN
fantry. ROYDEN T. BEEBE Tveuty-Biuth IN
tantr GEORGE e. MARSHALL r.. Tairtieth
Infantry and ROBERT d. GOODWIN. Fourth
Infantry before board at Fort LearenwoTth Tor
examination Tor promotion.
Capt. ELMER ". HUBBARD, Artillery Corps. %
General Hospital Washington Barracks
The Washington herald., 1906-11-24
VIII Rcna to Riind PeonIe-

Following is the programme for volun-
teer readings and music IN the reading
room for the blind at the Library Of Con-
grcss-2.30 10 %.3j p. m. Tuesday. Mrs.
Harold I. Sewall; Friday. piano recital by
Philip Sipser, Of Baltimore: Saturday De
cenber /. Mrs. :. NJ. Laise-P Phillips.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-24
IN The SOCIAL WORLD
COngPeSSman-elect and Mrs.
HObSOn Entertain.
LONGWORTHS TO RETURN SOON
Presidents Daughter to Witness the
Harvnrd-YaIe Football Game To-
day, and VIII Arrive i'm Washing
ton Wednesday-Wash Come
to Attend Their sons Wedding.

Congressman-elect and Mrs. Richmond
Pearson Hobson executed a social whirl
OF their own, as 4 preliminary to official
entertaining. IN their attractive apart
meuts II the Connecticut yesterday aft
ernoon. The new member from Ala
bama and his wife were host and hostess
az a beautifully appointed luncheon Of
more than dozen covers, gfven in honor
of the cousin OF the Congressman-elect.
Miss Irene Hobson, of New York. who
oppaars 1T the BeIasco this week as lead
ing attraction IN The Social Whirl"
Miss Hobson, who Is Of a pronounced
blond type. and woman Of stunning ap-
pcorancc. off as well as on the stage. is
the Mrs. Everson Of the play She is the
favorite cousin Of Capt. Hobson.
The entertainment of yesterday testi-
ies to good taste in assembling guests
that argues well for the part Congress
man-elect and Mrs. Hobson are expected
10 play in social Washington this winter.
Large lunches Of vioiets we're given TO
the ladies as luncheon favors, and the
drawing room and table were decorated
with chrysanthemums.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-24
Scudder Dies in West.

Lewis T. Scudder. a Washington boy.
died Wednesday. aged twenty-five years.
"a Sacred Heart. Okla. where he had
been some time with party Of the Geo
logical Survey. His parents. Nr- and Mrs
Newton =. Scudder. live at Linden. Nd
The Washington herald., 1906-11-24
GRANDCHILDREN az PaIIbearers.

SIX grandchildren Will act as palIbearers
al the funeral of Mrs Elizabeth StrobeI.
which will take place at 20 O'Clock this
afternoon from the residence OF nar
daughter. Mrs. J. VI. Eiker. al Z5Z2 L
The Washington herald., 1906-11-24
Miss White Dies on Visit.
Funeral of Mrs. Grass.

Of August Grass. and mother of William
7. and Henry l. Grass. was held yester-
day afternoon from the family residence
az 2l8 J. street. Rev. Paul a. MenzeI
conducted the services Interment was
at Prospect Hll Cemetery.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-24

Representative and Mrs Nicholas Long
worth have concluded their visit with Mrs.
Longworths relatives In Boston. and are
now on their way TO New York They
viii spend to-day in New Haven TO attend
the HaTvard-Yale football game. but are
expected at their home on Eighteenth
street by Wednesday Mrs Longworth
has been greatly missed al the New York
Horse Show. which this season is more
than ever R horse show. No particular
social lights such as Prince Louis Of Bat
tenberg. the daughter Of the President.
the Duchess of Marlborough. or Duchess
Of Manchester being in evidence as I'm past
years.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-24

The STAFF Of the French Ambassador. NJ
Jusserand. will be augmented the first of
the year by the arrival Of the Vicomte de
Mertel, who viii have the position Of
third secretary Of the embassy. The vi
comte will bring vicOmtesse and their in
FAINT child with him
The Washington herald., 1906-11-24
Herald Hnnt Adn

will be received at Atkins0n's Pharmacy
18th and G sts NV. and promptly for
Warded TO the main Office.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-24
Can't Help Theaters.

But what do you suppose the theater
managers who use the boards TO a great
extent to advertise their houses Of
amusement. will say was asked the
superintendent OF police.
Il 90 not know" he replied Il am not
asking them regarding matters which
believe viii benefit the community in gen
eraL''
Continuing on the subject, Major Syl-
vester said. When police department
is compelled as to act as censor for every
picture that appears on the boards. the
result Is large amount Of work and no
end Of annoyance Before pictures can be
put up under preSent-day laws, il must
first be submitted TO the superintendent
of police To do away with this nuisance
and 10 rid the city OF pictures Of the var
ious kinds. 7 have decided 10 recommend
To the Commissioners that new law be
enacted.
The ajors plan will be known as the
clean billboard recommendation.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-24
Theater Manager SkepticaI.

Il can hardly believe that Mai. Syl-
vester means TO eliminate pictorial adver-
l. s Tayior. manager OF the Belasco
Thoeter. said last night when asked for
his opinion upon the recommendation
which is TO be made TO the Commissioners.
such q law would mean q hardship 10
ali the tneatrica! companies who visit
this city. All cf the companies have
much money invested in Autographs. and
would hardly think il fair that their
advertisements be prohibited from display
here
While meeting wita disfavor among the
theatrical managers. Mai Sylvester s
cle3n-b.llboard recommendation will it il
believed meet with the approval of the
majority Of the ministers os the city.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-24

home Of her childhood and a large cir
Gle Of devoted friends, she and her
younger sisters having been prominent in
juvenile circles during rhe many years
or THEW fathers service as rector of St
Johns Church.
Mr.. and Mrs Robert 5. Morris announce
the marriage Of their daughter, Minnie
Johnson, to Alfred Truman Browning on
Wednesday. November 2i. at the .amily
residence IN Riverdale. Md. The cere-
mony, at which Rev. c. l. S. Mayor, D.
D.. Of Hyattsvile. ofhcIated, was wit
messed only by the near relatives ami
closest personal friends Of the young cou-
pie. and took place amid beautiful floral
surroundings, In which white chrysanthe-
NUNS and tropical green's predominated
The brides gown was or heavy cream
satin. with which she carried Bride roses
After an informal reception and sup
per. Mr.. and Mrs. Browning left for a
wedding trip to New York, the latter
wearing stylish brown tailor costume
with brown velvet hat.
The Southern Relief Society gave a most
enjoyable entertainment Thursday even
ing al Confederate Veterans Hall on II
street. where pumpkin pie bazaar and
dance were made 20 contribute to the
Iurds OF the society. A feature Of the
evening was the COstuming Of Master
Sanford Covington and little Miss Pau
line Ford. who were most picturesque as
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Pumpkin-eater.
selling genuine pumpkin pies 70 their de-
lighted patrons
The color scheme Of rich yellow was
carried out in the decorating Of candy
table. presided over by the young ladies
of the society.
The friends Of Mr.. and Mrs John Ed
gerton VIII be pleased to hear of the
birth of a daughter on Wednesday Mrs
Edgerton was formerly Miss Marion Gal
laUdet
The Washington herald., 1906-11-24
DANISH ALLPICTURES
Maj. Sylvester Would Clean
District Bill Boards.
WILL ASK FOR LEGISLATION

TYPE II Enough" Declares Head of
Police Department, Who says He
and His Men Are Tired of Criticism
of Their Ability ms Censors-Minis-
ters Approve the Crusade.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-24
Nnrr nrhern-


Capt G. h. KEARNY. detached Navy Yard New
NorF
Lieut.. n. ~ BENNETT 20 Hancock
Ensign r. y MCCULLOUGH detached Don Juan
de Austria, Co Naval Hospital New York
Surgeon g. D. LANGHORNE TO Naval Medical
School Hospital Washington
Passed Assistant surgeon !. J. SNYDER detached
Tacoma. to Naval Hospital. Naval Home Phila-
deipha.
Assistant Surgeon W. 5. PUGH. Jr.. detached Ian
caster. 20 Tacoma
Assistant Paymsster ". l. +. SIAIONPIETRI. to
Navy Yard New York
NOV EAlENTS OF Y |ESSEI-S-The following move
meuts OF vessels we're reported TO the Navy De
rartment:
ARRIVED
Norfmber 2--Dubuquc. at League Island: Esuni-
bal. 40 Guantanamo. Wasp az Hampton KoaGs.
Stringlam at NCrfolk
SAILED
NcFtm1r 1-d1'csiluz, from Boston for Baltimore
SCI ZION. from Ponce for san Juan.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-24
DuIin & Martin &c.

~ ABLE Knives and Carving
Sets. from the worlds best
makers-cUtlery that will
give the longest and most
satisfactory service.
Shown in great variety Of rich.
serviceable handles-pIain or elabo-
rateiy mounted.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-24

Ex-senator and Mrs. William D. Wash
burn arrived In Washington yesterday
from Minnesota in their private car. ac-
companied by party Of friends. 70 attend
the marriage Of their son. Mr.. Stanley
WashbuTn. and Miss Alice Langhorne
which takes place next Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs Langhorne will entertain
a dinner company Of eighteen this even
ing complimentary TO the bridegroom S
parents
On Monday evening the same hosts wiIl
entertain the bridal party and some OF the
girl friends of the bride