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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-26
HANDS In RESIGNATION
CLARENCE II. HALL RETIRES
FROM TECHNICAL SCHOOL.

Clarence NJ Hall, director OF physics in
the manual training system of high schools,
has accepted o. position in the Springfield
High School. Massachusetts,. Mr.. Hall sub
mitted his resigna ton to Director Chamber
s!ain at the Mckinley School today.
Mr.. Hall was appointed to the Mckinley
Manual Training School in 1901. when the
manual training schools were made a sepa-
charge of the work in physics at the Nc
kinley and Armstrong schools since that
time. and is accredited with having built
up department second to none in the coun-
try Particularly skillful in electrical work,
the courses In electricity under his charge
are said to have been peculiarly attractive
to students preparing for electrical engi-
neering work.
So practical have been his methods and
so thoroughly has he familiarized his pup
lis with the opportunities of electrical re-
search at the various power houses and
stations in the city that Mr.. Hall has be-
come well known as practical expert, In
addition to being a teacher Of ability, He
has been rendered several positions recently
in the District electrical service
Mr.. Halls resignation follows close upon
that of Capt Frank Skinner, director Of
shop work, who leaves today.
Director Chamberlain, in a recent letter
to the board of education, stated that six
heads of departments had resigned. Mr.
Halls departure makes seventh Mr.
Hall will be associated with the school
for q week or more before going to his
new field. Rumors of other designations in
the school are rife.
The pupils today presented to Capt. Frank
Skinner a handsome loving cup as token
of their high esteem for him personally and
in managing the military affairs at Nc
Kinley.
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INTERSTATE FUNCTION.
Annual Dinner Under Auspices Of
Young Mems Christian Association.

Arrangements have been made for the
second annual interstate dinner of the
Young Mems Christian Association for the
states OF Maryland, Delaware and West
Virginia and the District OF Columbia, to be
given at o'clock Friday evening, January
26, at the Y. NJ c. A. building at 1875 G.
street northwest. 1t will be attended by
about 100 representatives of the associa-
tons. including large delegations from Bal
timore, Nd, and Charleston. w. Va, where
new buildings are planned
A notable list of speakers has been pre-
pared for the evening. In the absence of
A. NJ. Lothrop chairman of the Interstate
committee, Mr. Joshua lowering OF Balti-
more, prohibition candidate for president
will preside. Among the speakers will be
Mr.. Henry Davis Of West Virginia, late
democratic candidate for vice president
Judge George w. Atkinson. ex-governor of
West Virginia; Francis A. White, president
of the Baltimore association: ]. Harry Tyler
OF Baltimore; Commissioner mcfarland and
Charles F. Nesbit Of Washington. Judge
George Gray and Gen. Charles Bird of Del
aware have also been invited to speak.
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A Much Abused Word.
To the Editor of The Star:

10 Inc Editor or me star:
Probably no English word in common use
is abused more than the one employed to
give forecast of an entertainment-pro-
gram This abuse takes on two significant
forns-its pronunciation and its spelling.
!. Pronuncia tion.-It is safe to say that in
seventy-fve instances out OF an even hum
bred the word, however spelled, is mispro-
nounced. The accent properly falls on the
first syllable, pro- and the second syllable,
gram, should be pronounced with the short
simply program, and not as If its second
syllable We're spelled 'grum In school,
church, theater and on the rostrum we hear
this false pronunciation. 1t reminds one
of Petroleum V. Nasbys Deacon Progrum
at the Confederit Cross Roads,
2. Spelling-Why any one should insist, in
these days Of economy, on spelling the
word with the useless appendix me- viz,
programme" surpasses all conjecture. The
additional syllable adds no beauty, it Is
perfectly silent, it requires that much more
space and ink, it's use is out of harmony
with the shortcut processes Of this pro-
gressive age. If me Is attached to pro-
gram, why should 1t not be tackled on to
logogram, monogram, telegram and any
other words coming from the same Greek
root?
If we are to have a reform in spelling
that will commend itself to the good sense
Of the people, why not drop these silent,
superfiuous letters? In my instructions to
institute committees l have made 1t q point
to advise them to keep inc off the pro-
gram. ]. PRAISE RICHARD.
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LUMBERMEN's MEETING ENDS.
Officers Elected and Matters of Trade
Interest Considered,

The last session of the convention of the
National Lumber Exporters Association
convened yesterday afternoon at $50
O'Clock at the New Willard. All of the
business of the association was behind
closed doors. The matters of interest
which came up for the consideration or
the members of the convention dealt with
the special problems relating to the ex-
port of lumber, such as freight rates por-
charges. ocean rates and navigation regu-
lations. Many of these subjects were dis
cussed in detail during the early part of
the session.
The statement was made that the asso-
Gle ton would take some action upon re-
b2tes with View to influencing legisIa-
ton upon the subject. 1t was also be-
lieved that a special committee had been
appointed to draw up a bill TO be presented
TO Congress upon the subject but this
afternoon Mr.. Elliott Lang, the president
of the association, stated that he did not
believe any Of the members of the conven-
ton would present any such matter for
consideration.
The delegates to the convention are from
the different cities of the country repre-
senting the large lumber exporting houses,
who meet annually to consult as to the best
measures to protect their trade. This Is
the second time within three years that
the association has held its convention in
this city.
Officers We're elected as follows: presi-
dent, w. Fl. Russo, Memphis; first vice
president j. L. Aicock Baltimore; second
vice president, g. NJ. spiegie, Philadelphia;
treasurer. Richard w. Price, Baltimore;
secretary and traffic manager, Edward NJ.
Terry New York.
BY vote the association placed itself on
record as in favor of reciprocity between
this country and foreign nations and IN
favor of the Groscup plan of regulation OF
freight rates in the United States. Most
of the delegates left for their homes last
night.
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RELIEF SOCIETY FORMED.
Department of Agriculture Employees
Organize a Benefit Association.

The employees of the Department OF Agri-
culture have organized an immediate relief
association, the object Of which viii be to
give financial assistance to the families in
the event of the death of a member. The
plan of the organization Is to a great ex-
tent similar to the organizations In the
other departments, having the same object
in view. Meetings were held on Monday
and Tuesday, and Mr.. George William Hill
was chosen the temporary chairman. A
constitution was submitted and adopted.
Secretary James Wilson and the heads OF
the various officials of the department. The
officers elected were as follows: Secretary
James Wilson, honorary president; Col. S.
r, Burch, vice president; Mr.. James q.
Jones' secretary; Mr.. A. Zappone. treasurer.
and Mr. George P. McCabe, counsel. The
board of directors is as follows: Mr. George
William Hill, chairman; Col. s. r. Burch,
Mr.. A. G. Rice Mr.. John p. Church and
Mr.. q. B. Jones.
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DEATH OF E. L. CARROLL
AsPHYxIATED IN HIs ROOM BY
ILLUMINATING GAS.

Eugene L. Carroll, twenty-seven years
Old, who was employed as stenographer
and typewriter at the Carnegie Institu-
ton, was found dead in bed in his room
at 1872 L street northwest this morning
about SID o'clock. His death was due to
his having inhaled illuminating gas that
mad escaped from the pipe that fed the
gas heater in his room. The escape OF
the gas was the result of an accident that
followed the turning off of the gas that
was used for Illuminating purposes. There
was one of the combination gas fixtures
attached to the pipe, and 1t is thought
the young man accidentally opened the
feed pipe leading to the heater when he
turned off the light just before retiring.
In addition to his employment at the Car
negie Institution he worked for Repre-
sentative Kinkaid of Nebraska. This work
he usually performed in his "den." on the
he and hts wife and child boarded.
Last night he worked in the small apart
ment on the top floor until late hour, his
wife and child being asleep on the floor
below. When he had finished his work
and got ready to retire he turned off the
light There Is a small window in the
room, and the sash works On a hinge. It
was the custom of Mr.. Carroll to leave
this window open when he retired, and 1t
is thought that 1t was left open last night,
but that the wind had closed 1t. This
morning Mr. william H. Barnum. who oc-
cupied the room adjoining that in which
the stenographer died, detected the odor
Of gas, and on entering the room to make
an investigation he was shocked at finding
his friend dead.
The police were summoned to the house,
and later the coroner called and made an
investigation. Everything about the room
indicated that the death of the young man
was due to an accident, and the coroner
gave a certificate accordingly. The de-
ceased was formerly a resident OF V1r-
gina. He came here about seven months
ago to accept the position in the Carnegie
Institution. His father. who was a min
ister was a resident of North Carolina.
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S1.25 To Baltimore and Return $1.25
Pennsylvania railroad. Saturday and Sun
day good to return until Sunday night.-Ad.
DEATH OF BILL" LEE.
Noted Washington Character, Who
Boosted of Military Achievements.

The passing of another Washington char
acter is noted. William Fl. Lee. more fa-
miliarly known as "Bll' Lee, was buried
late yesterday afternoon at Congressional
cemetery, the services being held at Lees
undertaking establishment. For thirty-five
years past Bill Lee has been a familiar
figure on the streets of this city, and he
was known by nearly all the old residents
because of his quaint ways and his vivid
imaginings. During recent years he pro-
PEELED a hand-cart about town and peddled
brooms.
Lee imagined he was the commander of a
battery of artillery which consisted of fifty
guns, and in consequence of this belief he
always wore a sort of uniform decorated
with what he termed medals of honor. These
medals consisted of tobacco tags and other
articles that had a bright surface Bill
never tired of telling of the important part
his big battery played in the battle of
Cumberland, Nd" and the siege of Alex
andria, Va" He related the details of each
affair infinitely and described with pride the
part he had taken in them. At the siege
of Alexandria, he said, he welded his big
and terrible sword and cut off the heads of
nearly 200 of the enemy. When asked who
were the enemies he encountered there he
always replied
archists and Indians, and they were tough
fighters"
At the battle of Cumberland" Lee said,
his battery moved down two thousand of
the enemy who attempted to take the place
and to capture Washington. Several years
ago Lee hired himself to building contract
ors in this city to guard houses in course
of construction at night He dignified his
position as Waterman by having made
big white metal badge inscribed watch
man." which he wore on his blue uniform,
which he had made especially for him, to
give him extinction as he expressed it.
Withal Bill Lee was a good natured, harm
less man and had many good friends who
liked to hear him tell of his experiences
with his battery. He was also charitable
and never hesitated to divide his small earn
ings with any one who he thought needed
the money more than he die. He had no
bad traits and was generally we'll thought
of by all who knew him. He was about
ffty-three years Of age and was born and
reared in Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-26
BARRY AUXILIARY MEETS.
Arrangements Made for Ball to Be
Given February g.

The members Of Katharine w. Barry
Auxiliary, No. 1. Regular Army and Navy
Union, held a meeting in Concordia Hall,
9th and E streets northwest, Wednesday
evening. Arrangements were completed for
in honor of the enlisted men of the regu-
lar army, navy and Marine Corps. Resolu-
tons of sympathy were ordered to be for
warded to Mrs. Annie Shillinglaw, widow
of the late James Shillinglaw. Several new
applications for membership were received
and large muster-in is expected at the
next meeting. A special program has been
prepared. and refreshments will be served
to the new members. The reports of officers
showed the auxiliary to be In excellent con-
dition, financially and in membership, A
communication was read from Mrs Shill-
Notwithstanding the members of the aux
Hilary for their kindness to her at her hus-
bands death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-26
Funeral of Julius Juenemann.

Funeral services were conducted over the
remains of Julius E. Juenenann in the
chapel at ]. William Lees undertaking
establishment, $50 Pennsylvania avenue
northwest, this afternoon at 8 o'clock, Rev
Paul A. Mcneil, pastor of Concorda
Church, officiating. The deceased, who was
a native of Germany, came to this coun-
try when he was a young man and was In
the restaurant business in this city for a
number of years. About thirty years ago
he married Miss Johanne Steiwer. He Is
survived by Mrs. Juenemann and several
children. five daughters and two sons. One
son is DR.. George Juenemann of the army
and the other. Henry Juenemann, Is en-
pIoyed in the Agricultural Department. The
remains were cremated, the request that
such disposition De made of the body hav
ing been made by Mr.. Juenemann a num-
Der of years ago.
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TOO ILL TO APPEAR.
Hearing in Case of Margaret Loveless,
Continued indefinitely.

Margaret Loveless, alias Abel Ray, who
was arrested yesterday by Detectives Null
Ter and Cornwell, and who pretended to
commit suicide, was not In condition to
be brought from the Emergency Hospital
to the Police Court this morning to answer
the charge against her. Papers We're filed
in the court charging her with obtaining
money from Mrs. Julia II. Lyles under false
pretenses and the trial of the case was con-
tinued by Assistant District Attorney Given
indefinitely.
1t is alleged that Margaret Loveless, I'M
der the name of Adel Ray, went to Mrs.
Lyles and represented that her husband,
Mr.. Ray, was locked up in jail and that
she would become destitute unless some
kind person helped her out. She said that
Mr.. Ray would be released upon payment
of $40 and that was given to her by Mrs
Irles 1t is alleged that her husband was
not locked up. 1t Is understood that when
she is able, the defendant Will plead not
guilty and demand a jury trial. Bond was
fixed at 500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-26
Failure to Procure License.

AS a result OF the crusade of the District
authorities against persons who have failed
since November l to procure licenses. as
provided by the statutes, three restaurant
keepers were In the Police Court today
charged with failing to get licenses. All
were truly penitent, and two of the defend
ants promised TO get licenses at once.
In the case of William II. Kesier OF 100
Pennsylvania avenue II was stated that the
restaurant was to be sold on Monday Kes-
Ter was fined 50 for failing to procure the
license TO the present time.
NJ. A. Curtin OF 739 North Capitol street
said he had not had a license for several
years. Judge Mullowny reminded him that
a wave of reform had struck Washington
and that he would have to pay fine OF 49,
James Grove OF 14oi II street northeast
was fined IL for the same onense. He said
the license inspectors were not as ienient
this year az last, when he got his license
In February.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-26
RATES ADVANCED.
Steamboat Owners Required to Pay
Increased Insurance.

The local steamboat owners are trying
70 figure out what would have been the
rate of insurance had the District built
two freboats instead of one and establish
ca several fire engine houses on the river
front. Within the past month, it is said,
the rates of fire insurance on steamboats,
lying IN the docks at this city has peen
advanced about 81 on the thousand of In
surance, and the steamboat owners do not
understand why.
1t was supposed that when the fireboat
came, and with the location of No. 1S fire
company at the foot OF 10th street, the
protection given wharf front and steam
boat property would have the tendency 10
decrease insurance. Much surprise was
caused by the fact that the rates have been
advanced
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The Butter Problem Never Puzzles

the housewife who patronizes James r
Oyster, 9Th and Pa. ave. Pure, freshly
churned buffers at lowest consistent prices.
'Four-Leaf Clover Creamery a speciality
Advertisement
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WANTS no GO TO NORTH POLE.
Gustave stedts Called to Procure
President noosevSlt's Aid.

Gustave 6tedie called at the White House
yesterday to interest the President In q
scheme he has for reaching the north pole.
He only got az far as the front door. how
ever before no was placed under arrest and
led away. thinking he was going to the
Office Of the secretary to the President.
Stedie. who IL nfty-hve years old. gave
his address as '.z20th street and 9Th ave-
nue." He is q native Of Germany. and says
he played with the present emperor of that
country. When searched at the first pre-
ctnct station the police found q ticket en-
fitting him to q trip TO Germany and more
than $50 In his pockets. He said he needs
no funds for his undertaking as he has
$4,000 bank IN New York
Tn police surgeons will examine him to
determine his mental condition
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-26

Members Of Beneficial Association
Banquet at Nsv Willard.

The Marine Engineers Beneficial Assoc
citation. which IL In session IN this city.
held its annual smeker at the New willard
Hotel hast evening. A good musical pro-
gram was presented. the entertainers be-
ing John W. Armour. Herbert Self Frank
]. Corbett. william II. Redmond. Joseph
McKenna. c. Howard Sheck. William Muir
ray and Henry Trantzen. Unique pipes
were presented to the members. represent
ing the engineers profession.
The following committee had charge Of
the function: T. L. McGilvray. Charles w.
Martin, jr., William g. LIE Compete, Chas.
s. Prosseri Harry N. Bennett; r. r. Low,
John W. Armour. Louis L. Bernier, VIII
liam Schmidt j.. Harry Ries. Jr, Harry J.
Marks. II. T. Evans, Herbert Self. George
II. Orion, William B. Mcvieker, George G..
Penboss. 8. Inglis Leslie. N. 8. Kenney,
Frank A. Knowles, A. X. Waycott D. e.
Lynn, George A. Wismer and Charles /.
Felthousen.
About sixty members of the organization
were received by President Roosevelt at
the White House yesterday.
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Demanded Jury Trial.

When Charles V. Richie, who was ar
rested Tuesday night by Precinct Detective
Tyser of the eighth precinct, was arraigned
In the Police Court yesterday morning on a
charge of false pretenses he pleaded not
guilty and demanded jury trial Bond for
his further appearance In court was fixed
at $500, which was given. Attorney Clink-
scales appeared for the defense. 1t was
charged that Richie went to Mrs Eta
Simms and represented to her that her hlis-
band had been locked UP In a police sta
ton for cutting another man, and that he
had been delegated by the husband to get
SIS from her. with which TO accomplish his
release. The fact developed later. it is al
legged, that SImms was not arrested. and
that Richie had no commission to collect
for his release. Mrs. Simms gave the
money TO Richie.
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Claims He Showed Disrespect.

The fire department trial board Is fnves-
tigatlng charges brought against Capt.
Brown, in command of the fire boat Fire
Fighter, by one of his men, the allegation
being that the officer did not exercise the
respect due q subordinate one day recently
in issuing an order. The finding of the
board probably will reach Chief Belt tomor-
row. Not long ago Chief Belt was called
upon to infinitely describe the separate du-
ties of the commandant of the firemen on
the fire boat, as distinguished from the du-
ties of the pilot and the crew having the
vessel in charge when aloat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-26

Narcissus, S5c. per dozen. at Kramers, Ole
F street. de29-tf
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The Easiest Way to Insure

appetising menus is to have your table
supplied with T. 7. KEANE CO.'S Wash
ingtou-dressed Beef, Soutbdown Lamb and
other choice meats. For years they have
maintained a reputation for uniform de-
lieousness which has not been equaled.
Deerfoot Farm Sausage, genuine Smith
are also obtainable at their stalls. 1851
Center Market and Q Wholesale Row.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-26

Thomas ]. higgins, ticket agent for the
Washington and Norfolk Steamboat Com
pany, received painful cuts TO his wrist last
night while riding on a street car near Du-
pont Circle. He was. standing on the plat
form and lost his balance when the car
reached the curve. In endeavoring 10 keep
from falling off the car he reached for one
of the small brass rails, but his hand
struck against the glass instead and he
received the injury stated. DIR. Stewart
dressed the injury and Mr.. higgins resumed
his journey TO his home at 1855 Bath street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-26

Billiards Are Usually Due IN Feb
rIaary. Highest grade coal, all sizes, SO. 10 per
ton spot cash. VIM. ]. Zeh Co 1897 G ST. NV.
Advertisement.
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Frederick Warther, forty years old. whose
home is at 3130 18th street northwest, was
by being thrown from his bicycle near 14th
street and New York avenue. The acct
dent was the result of his wheel colliding
with a similar vehicle that was ridden by q
boy named Frederick Brannon. Mr.. War;
Their recovered In a short time and was able
to go home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-26

Elk Grove Butter gratifies every taste
Advertisement.
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Valuable Dogs Poisoned.

Complaint was made to the police yester-
day of the poisoning Of four bull dogs be-
longing to Mr. d. Frank Parker, who lives
at 20 Rhode Island avenue northwest and
has stationery store In the Colorado build
ing. When one of the four dogs was found
sick in the cellar at the home OF their owner
veterinarian was called In to attend the
others. The veterinarian found that the
animals had been given strychnine, and ali
Of them died Mr.. Parker wants the police
to make an investigation and arrest the
person who gave the dogs the poison
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-26

The funeral services of Miss Mary Mirick
were held Yesterday afternoon at the Bap-
fist Home for Old Ladies'. Georgetown. at
8 o'clock. Rev. w, NJ. Nevins, pastor Of
Grace Baptist Church.. of which the de-
ceased had been a member. off1ciated
Miss Miriek for thirty-five years was a
teacher in the public schools and for
years was In charge of the Wallach build
ing. Many OF her friends among the older
teachers and the residents Of Capitol Hill
made at the Congressional oemstsry.