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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-20
PAY VISIT TO MT. VERNON.
Children Of American Revolution
Make Annual Pilgrimage.

The annual pilgrimage of the Children OF
the American Revolution TO Mount Vernon
occurred yesterday morning. This was the
closing feature of the annual session. The
members and friends of the society made up
a large party who journeyed to the historic
spot on the Potomac by boat and train.
Four years ago the National Society c.
A r., planted an elm tree near the tomb OF
Washington. This tree, the members OF the
society found, had assumed goodly proper
tfons, and 1t was near the spot where Its
shadow will fall across the tomb Of Wash
ington that the devotional and patriotic ex-
ercises of yesterday were held
The custom of planting trees in the
grounds, inaugurated by the different patri-
otto societies of the country, Will, II is con-
ceded add largely to the beauty of historic
Mount Vernon.
General satisfaction was expressed by
those who were present at the exercises,
and the large attendance and deep interest
taken by the children argues well for the
progress of the patriotic work OF the So
cieiy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-20
Ordered by Commissioners.

Orders issued by the Commissioners to-
day included the following:
That service sewers be constructed along
the north side of C street northwest from
10th street westward ZIG feet
Sewer in 34th street northwest between Nj
street and the right of way of the chesa-
peake and Ohio canal.
Sewer along the south side OF 2 street
northwest between 2lst and 22d streets,
abutting lots rs. II, rs and II of square eS.
That such grading as is necessary to open
a practicable roadway In Rittenhouse street
northwest from 9th street TO Blair road. at
a "a estimated cost of 81 100 be ordered. I'M
der the appropriation for grading streets,
alleys and roads"
That the resignation of c. ]. Hoover, ROD
man In the sewer division, be accepted, 10
take effect April Is. 1906.
That Louis Conradis be licensed as mas
ter plumber and gas filter upon the Hing
OF a satisfactory bond
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-20
OPPOSE CHANGE IN BOARD.
District Commissioners Satisfied With
Present Excise System.

The proposition to establish new excise
board in the District of Columbia does not
meet with favor In the eyes of the three
District Commissioners, and they have so
indicated In report upon Senate bill 4342
which they transmitted today to Chairman
Gailinger of the Senate District committee
1.-THE Commissioners have given much
thought to this measure, and carefully con-
sidered the views expressed at an exhaus-
tive discussion OF Its provisions at hear
Ing before them where the interests OF its
advocates and opponents were represented
after liberal notice. the report AYERS. and
1t continues with statement that the
Commissioners are of the opinion that 1t
has not clearly been shown that there Is
sufficient work to justify the establishment
OF q separate board with salaries aggregat-
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ing $1,000 a year, whose members would do
nothing else than pass upon applications for
liquor licenses II is still further stated
that il is not believed to be impracticable
for the excise board. now constituted. to
give proper attention to cases coming be-
fore it Particular disapproyal is indicated
toward the clause in the bill which provides
for appointment of the members of the ex-
else board by the President of the United
States the Commissioners stating that the
members of the excise board should be
chosen by the Commissioners, who make all
municipal appointments.
Adverse congressional action on the bill
is recommended
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-20
Funeral of Cant. Couden.

1t is announced that the remains or
Henry n. Couden, IT., U. s. a, son OF
Rev. Henry Noble Couden, 1910 Columbia
road, chaplain of the House of Representa-
tlves, who was killed last Monday at Camp
Lawton, Wash, by falling from his horse,
will probably arrive here in time for In
tcrment In Arlington, Sunday or Monday.
Deceased was born in Michigan In 1885,
and entered the army as a veterinary
surgeon In 1904 He was assigned to duty
at Camp I,aWton
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-20
Regarded as Necessity.

In an address before the Commissioners
yesterday former District Attorney Henry
E. Davis claimed that ten per centers"
are necessity. Mr.. Davis spoke at a pub
lie hearing In the District building on the
Senate and House bills which provide for
making usury misdemeanor and subject
to imprisonment. He said that nothing
would be gained IL the bill is passed and
approved and that the borrowers would
not be benefited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-20

"Subtreasury totally ruined. San Fran
cisco post office wrecked, and may collapse
at any time. Mint and post office buildings
only ones remaining standing in business
section If desired, will attempt TO deliver
personally messages sent to Roberts through
this office. Our office only slightly injured,
Los Angeles, Stockton and Sacramento
safe: only five killed in Oakland. Mercan-
tile and insurance firms opening up bust
ness at Oakland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-20
The Water Supply.

Secretary Taft, alarmed by the reports
that San Francisco is without water supply
even for drinking, made Inquiry of Gen.
Funston by wirs concerning the matter
Today the following reply was received:
I'm answer to telegram from Secretary of
War regarding water supply will say pres
ent indications are that sufficient supply
will be on hand for drinking and cooking
Further information not yet on hand, WIN
wire early as possible more definite infor-
nation Large springs at Labos creek,
Preside, and lakes of fresh water at Col
den Gate Park; also considerable supply by
pipe line now reported FUNSTON"
The telegraph wires are still greatly con-
gested The War Department has been Or
tunate In getting most of Its dispatches
through to San Francisco promptly.
The Government Special.
A government special train left Phladel-
phia last night and passed through Wash
ington at an early hour this morning. Cars
of supplies were attached here and J. A.
McGerry OF the quartermaster generals
office OF the War Department boarded the
train to take charge of the supplies. There
were a number of other quartermaster ON
GERS on board also. The train Is run IN
two sections The president OF the Penn
sylvania railroad has issued orders that this
relief train shall have precedence over AL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-20
Funston Outlines Burned District.

The Secretary of War today received
the following telegram from Gen. Funston
in regard to the situation at San Francisco
this forenoon:
Burned district now approximately as
follows
Prom water front up Broadway to Ma
son street thence south to California
street, thence west to Jones thence dag
onalIy to Van Ness and Golden Gate ave-
nue. All this line now actively burning
Fire on following line practically out:
From Van Ness west on Golden Gate
avenue to Fillmore. thence south to Mar
ket thence on irregular line to Valencia
and 2sth. thence irregular line east to bay
Indications are that active fire line will ad-
vance west to Van Ness and north to Union
and Montgomery avenue. About 100000
people homeless. Everything quiet. Troops
cooperating with police. Famine seems
inevitable All large supply stores burned:
most energetic efforts from outside only
can prevent frightful suffering. Weather
now fine and 1t is expected to remain So
l request that everything possible be done
In the way Of food supplies, tentage and
blankets No more troops needed at pres
emit FONSiON.
commanding"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-20
Toilet Goods.
Csc. Wash Belts, Zoe.

Handsomely Embroidered Wash Belts:
regular quarter values; special for
tomorrow only al Ice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-20

others. including the regular passenger
trains. 1t will leave Chicago over the
Northwestern and from Omaha west will
travel over the Southern Pacific lines. 1t
is expected that the train will get to San
Francisco Sunday evening, and possibly
some time Sunday afternoon.
Reports are coming to the War Depart
ment of the departure from points all over
the country of special trains bearing tents,
bedding and supplies TO San Francisco. Two
such specials have left Philadelphia.
The War Department is well satisfied
with the course of events in the work of
relief for the sufferers In San Francisco.
BY tonight 1t is expected that large guam
titles of supplies will be in San Francisco.
Until these supplies do arrive the stores at
the Preside and at the Mare Island navy
yard will be drawn on for the aid of the
sufferers.
Huge Tented City Proposed.
AS understood here a huge tented city
will be erected by the army and the peo-
pie oil put under cover there, all being abb
solutely under the control of the military
When this is done order will doubtless
come out of the existing chaos. The first
step will doubtless be the establishment
of a system of registration. SO that friends
may find friends and an individual may
be located
The cooperation of the army and navy
ing letter from Acting Secretary of the
Navy Newberry to Secretary Taft:
Mr.. Dear Mr.. Secretary: The request
Of the surgeon general of the army, as con-
tanned in his letter of April 10, that COM
mandant, navy yard. Mare Island, Cal, be
directed by.telegraph to Issue such medical
stores and hospital supplies to the medical
department OF the army can be spared,
has been compiled with, and attach here
to a copy of a telegram already sent to
Rear Admiral McCalIa. Is there anything
further we can do for your
The following telegram has been sent by
Surgeon General Rixey of the navy to the
Mare Island navy yard:
direct medical officer to inform army
medical supply officer. San Francisco, what
medical stores are available. and to supply
medical stores on his demand"
The Treasury Department has the follow
ing dispatch from Capt. Tuttle of the rev.
enue cutter Perry, from Portland Greg.
Perry at Portland. Commanding GER
eral Vancouver barracks, wired me to go
there and report to him, Have done So.
II does not seem likely now that the Per-
ry will be sent to San Francisco imme-
diately. The train service into the stricken
city appears to have improved immensely
during the last twenty-four hours, and sup
plies can be sent more quickly by train
than by water.
The La Jara chronicle. (La Jara, Conejos County, Colo.) 1896-19??, 1906-06-01

SNIP left. both sadly disabled. The
IeInan squadron was in fine shape,
put three of its battleships disabled.
sent l. Aimee lower to observe more
closely. The Centrifugal needed not
the torpedo nets. 1t passed through OBJ
s.iuttiohs as though it were spirit. We
saw II under the bow of the Frederick
WHheim, the largest battleship of the
meet FOR half a minute it lay there,
SUI rounded as ever by that whirl Of
sparkIlng bubbles. Then it darted
away toward another. So interested
WeIe We in watching the uncanny move
ilehLS OF the strange boat that we did
not observe the confusion on board the
fieueilell, nor on the others that We're
suecessively visited. LeFevre noticed
the great ships settling low in the
water, and spoke of it to me. There
was something terrible about this de-
stfoyei. Inside OF fifteen minutes every
vessei in that fleet had been stung. as
II We're by this great hornet of the sea,
and every one was sinking. The sea-
men were throwing themselves OFF:
boa 's We're putting out; RATS were flung
into the sea. Presently the Centrifugal
hnlshei her work and we saw her
whirLtaS away. stopping here and there
TO smell submarine and to kiss it or
to sting it as it happened to be friend
or foe. What sight! Twenty-four
GERM ships sinking, sinking. going
l
other they vanished. The torpedo boats
cam 10 the surface, saw what had hap
per d. and put out for home and neu-
ira ports. The Centrifugal, the grim
destfggaF, vanished. The great battle
wa over. And neither side could be
sail 10 have won. 1t was practical an
utilization for both. Two magnificent
fleeIs OF modern war vessels gone. alb
solutcty gone; quarter of billion
doliars in battleships and thousands of
brave fellows dead, only to satisfy the
bic rings of diplomats-sacrifices to
foo. notions of honor.
To LeFeyre the operations of the Cen
trifuEgl were a triumph for France, and
he was enthusiastic in his delight. But
1 cared little one way or the other.
wa red of 1t all. Life had been too
str 1u0us for me. I wanted quiet for a
while and naturally my thoughts
turned TO Aimee. my sweetheart. was
shc slfa?
IeFcvre insisted that l come with
him to his home, but l refused. Turn
ing to the east we made our way rapid
ly To- the French coast. Here we settled
to Garth in the open country. and after
bidding LeFevre adieu rose again and
made my way east. / had but one
thought, now that the battle was over.
am mat thought I was putting into ac-
ton My objective was Bethel, where l
knew my love awaited me.
But had 1 known what else awaited
me at Bethel 1 should perchance have
gone in another direction.
ITO be concluded next week.
The La Jara chronicle. (La Jara, Conejos County, Colo.) 1896-19??, 1906-06-01
Conner In Wafer Kills Germs.

In looking to the publication of the
water supply, either the local farm sup
ply or the water for great city, re-
markable results are announced from
the application of a new method OF
destroying micro-organisms in water,
which was discovered about year ago
by Drs. Moore and Kellerman, OF the
Bureau of Plant Industry at Washing
ton. 1t consists simply in dissolving
certain quantity of copper sulphate IN
the water to be purified. Fortunately
the dilution can be made so large that
no deleterious effects are produced up
on the water intended for drinking
purposes. One part of copper sulphate
to eight million parts of water is the
proportion generally used, and it is
pointed out that, in order to obtain
any effect of copper from such mix
ture a man would have to drink forty
gallons of the water.
During the latter part of 1904 more
than fifty sources of water supply in
the United States were treated by this
method with gratifying success. NOT
only are dangerous bacteria thus de-
stroyed but the green growths that fire.
quently choke up small ponds are also
eliminated. Most important OF all 10
the promise that by this treatment the
germs of typhoid fever may be entirely
removed from any source of water
supply.
In the case of a lake or pond the
chemical is applied by suspending bags
filed with copper sulphate over the
side of boat while the boat is rowed
about. In two or three days the cop
per is entirely precipitated from. the
water, but the beneficial effects OF the
treatment last for weeks or months
1t has been suggested that this DIS
covery may raise the question whether
after all. our mothers were not right
although they did not understand the
scientific aspects of the matter-in pre-
ferring copper kettles for preparing
many kinds of food.
The La Jara chronicle. (La Jara, Conejos County, Colo.) 1896-19??, 1906-06-01

Maxine Elliott, who has taken
house in London and will leave the
stage for time to enjoy social life.
is famous as an actress and also for
her beauty. Miss Elliott, who, upon
the stage, retains her maiden name,
under which she became famous, is
the wife of Nat C. Goodwin. to whom
she was married in 1898. She was
born in Rockland, Me-, and was but 16
when she first appeared on the stage.
Her serious work, however, did not
begin until 1890, when she became as
ISOLATED with Z. S. Willard. Suisse
quently she became member of Days
stock company and rapidly won dis
tinction, which has been enhanced by
her performance in her husbands com
pany. Dramatically and socially she
is great favorite in both the United
States and England
The La Jara chronicle. (La Jara, Conejos County, Colo.) 1896-19??, 1906-06-01

for an opening. LeFevre had been so
confident of his ability to manage his
aeroplane that he had set out in spite of
the heavy wind that kept back all the
less venturesome aeronauts. He was
determined to witness the battle. Just
before he saw me he had attempted
to turn and found the steering gears
jammed. Had not rescued him he
would have probably found watery
grave.
It was now dark. The air was damp
and cold, so I drew the roof over part
of my car. LeFevre's light clothing
was dry enough to put on. and we sat
down to eat supper, followed by CT
gar. I learned then many things about
the impending battle. LeFevre being
familiar with the explosives and ap-
paratus in use on both sides.
The Germans were depending largely
upon their late invention, the Calnite
aerial bomb. This projectile was to be
fired by compressed air from mortar
like gun, and being fitted with gyro-
scope would maintain its elevation for
a distance of eight miles. The bomb
was two feet in diameter and about
three feet long, and moved so slowly as
to be visible during Its whole course: It
contained q charge Of two hundred
The La Jara chronicle. (La Jara, Conejos County, Colo.) 1896-19??, 1906-06-01

fleet, and thither we followed.
But whatever work awaited this ter
ror must be done quickly. The Ger
mans were wonderfully accurate with
their Calnite aerial bombs. Ship after
ship quivered, split open and sank like
a broken teacup. The force of the cal
mite was so great that it operated for
distance of a hundred yards on every
side, more than once sinking several
of the smaller ships at one explosion.
LeFevre groaned as. looking back. he
saw one of the largest battleships col
lapse, fairly smashed into fragments.
He shook his fist at the Centrifugal
"On. on!'' he shouted. do thy work.
laggard!"
The Centrifugal moved swiftly. At
intervals 1t came up with submarine,
paused a moment to ascertain whether
German or French, and acted according
ly. If French, 1t passed on; if German it
darted at the victim, touched it, and as
quickly darted away. What terrible
power 1t exerted could not understand,
but at that fatal touch the enemy sank
There seemed to be no escape, no single
chance. Presently this swift and silent
messenger of death was in the thick or
the German fleet. Looking back l saw
that 'Hare were but two ~ the F'ren"N
The La Jara chronicle. (La Jara, Conejos County, Colo.) 1896-19??, 1906-06-01

the stiff wind and flashing back the
rays of the morning sun. Eagerly
swept the whole range of visible ocean.
Here and there appeared the black
smudge Of a distant liner and to the
northeast made out a low, dark line
that might be either haze or land. But
this was not all. Directly beneath me
1 perceived series of dark objects. all
spouting black smoke. They were OF
various sizes, and by the formation
could conclude only one thing-that
they were the ships of a fleet. naval
squadron. Then I recalled the words
Of the Kaiser that moonlight night at
the Chateau Lagunay:
There will be two great battles.
One, on the land. is before us; the other,
on the sea, will occur within fort
night"
/ confess to feeling of citation that
was here, in the air. in position to wit
ness the greatest naval battle of years.
although I regretted the necessity for
this test of arms. 1 observed that the
fleet was headed northeast. and desiring
a closer view ran ahead mile or
more and descended, until had a fair
sight. The ships We're French, by their
flags. Beautiful and stately We're the
great vessels: grimly beautiful, too
The La Jara chronicle. (La Jara, Conejos County, Colo.) 1896-19??, 1906-06-01

A Chicago gamin stole dollar and was
same day an embezzler who had gotten
away with 5000 was also given year
Truly. the law is no respecter OF PERSONS
A Chilean poet has declared for war
against the United States. Prepare LOT
the bum bardment.
The La Jara chronicle. (La Jara, Conejos County, Colo.) 1896-19??, 1906-06-01
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1906-12-13

in the hickory grove talking with
Joel. When she returned to the house
she looked pale and acted in a nerv.
Gus manner, but she was not ques-
toned. Soon after supper she plead
ed headache and went to her room.
and Aunt Judith and Elisha and
Hannah winked at each other. At
9 o'clock the house was quiet. Al 10
Aunt Judith entered the spare bed
room, where husband and wife sat
waiting, and said
"Well, it's over with. Joel came
to the gate aud whistled softly 10
minutes ago and, Minnie. who was all
dressed, slipped down stairs and joined
him. He had buggy down by the
barnyard gate.
"Aud-apd2"- gasped the moth
er as she began to sob.
Hannah Henderson, don't be a
goose They'll drive to the preach
er's and be married and be back here
before the breakfast dishes are washed.
Joel's got wife, Minnie's got hus.
band. and you've got a son.in.lsw,
and that's all there is to it.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1906-12-13
Skeletons Of Giants.

What srchaeologists declare will
solve the mystery surrounding the an
cient mound builders was discovered
recently in one Of a series Of hills
along the Illinois river. in that State.
The "hnd" shows traces of handicraft
of past ages, and the bones of those
who wrought it. Several skeletons
were exhumed more than eight feet
long, also pieces Of remarkable pottery,
beads and curious implements. Un-
der the bones OF the ancient dead
were found vases, the largest Of which
are capable Of holding more than two
gallons, while under a skull was un-
earthed bowl, in the center of which
is well fashioned figure OF king,
seated upon a crude throne. 1t is
believed by scientists that these bones
may be those Of great leader Of the
race that once ruled this portion Of
the country.
Strangest of all articles found with
the bones were implements made Of
bamboo, some of them evidently
shaped for purposes Of weaving.
Countless beads were fond in the
mound, of strange material almost
white. and possibly made from the
best of potter's clay.
Another interesting and curious
find is a shell.shaped dish with a
VOLTS head, the work on which leaves
no doubt that it was carved, even the
teeth of the wolf cleaning from it, and
as eyquisitely executed as some Of the
ivory carvings of the Japanese.
Thousands Of persons are being at.
tracted to the scene Of the excavation
by the news the wonderful discoveries.
The soil of the mound has never been
disturbed and to this fact is attributed
the marvellous preservation OF the
things taken from it.
Eminent archaeologists are unani-
nous in the opinion that the mound is
a prehistoric burying ground, greater
in extent and more perfectly preserved
than any yet discovered, and is val
liable contribution definitely settling
many mooted points.
An effort is being made not only
TO secure this remarkable find in its
entirety for the jamestown Exposition,
but the results of investigations de-
termining the history Of this race and
extinct race of people.