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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-09
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
Divisions of the A. o. q. Hold An
nua1 Meetings.

An election Of officers for the year 1908
drew a large attendance of the mem
bership at the meeting of Division No. 5,
Ancient Order of Hibernians, held at
it's hall, 623 Pennsylvania avenue, yes
terday afternoon. The balloting resulted
in the reelection of all the officers with
the single exception of recording secre-
tary, w. T. Mcdonald, who declined to
serve another term. The officers fol-
low: Joseph D. Sullivan. president; Mat
thew Malloy, vice president; John Nc
Mahon. financial secretary; J. D. O'Con-
Boland. treasurer; James Batters, SER
geant- at-arms.
Following the election President Sulli-
van and the other officers made addresses,
and under the good of the order" speech
es Were made by p. I. Moran national
director: J. A. Myers and others. Re-
ports of officers indicated that Division
No is in good shape financially and
numerically.
Division No. 6, A. o. H., held an en-
thusiastic meeting yesterday in the
Northeast Temple, and after the transac-
ton of routine business officers for the
ensuing year were elected as follows:
Thomas P. ODea. president; William E.
cial secretary; T. Powderly Carr, record
ing secretary; William J. Frizzell, treas
urer and Patrick ]. O'Dea, chairman of
standing committee. These officers will
be installed at the January meeting, when
Prof Edwards will favor them with an
address on the life and times of Daniel
O'Connell. ladies' auxiliary is in
course of formation and will soon be in
active operation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-09
LARGE CROWD AT UNION DEPOT
Fully 10000 Persons View the New
Structure,

It is estimated that fully 10000 persons
visited the new Union station yesterday
and viewed the structure. The bright
weather and the fact that the day was
Sunday combined to give thousands who
had not before seen the station an oppor-
tunty to inspect it.
The several approaches to the station
were crowded from shortly after noon UNI
til dark, and every one in the throng
showed the same delight in viewing the
structure as do the visitors from towns in
the country.
An extra force of laborers has been
employed to facilitate the work OF clean
ing up. and it is expected that in Jew
weeks the interior work will be COM
pleted. The process of gliding the lu-
nettes in the interior of the rotunda is
this work is said to be one of the largest
ever put up. 1t is estimated that .EO
laborers can stand on it at once, and its
cost is said to have been $1,000.
Much disappointment has been felt that
the work upon the station has not pro-
crossed more rapidly and that obstacles
to its completion have been so numerous.
By New Year day. it is expected. the
work will be finished. and that the people
of Washington will have an opportunity
to point to the completed structure as the
finest railway station in the world.
Many of the columns have still to he
put up. and as a consequence the build
ing presents peculiar appearance from
an architectural point of view. The main
waiting room is fairly complete. Every
one who has visited the building COM
men6S on its beauty. which is in harmony
with the design and the material of the
government buildings in Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-09
Need of Lights on the Potomac.

During the present session of Congress
those interested in traffic on the Poto-
mac will make strong effort to have the
Potomac river properly equipped with
lights to render navigation at night safer
and more easily accomplished. AS it IS
now, from Fort Washington to Maryland
Point, distance of nearly fifty miles,
there are several sharp turns and shoal
water bars, but no lights of any kind to
guide the mariner going up, or down the
river. 1t is proposed to ask Congress to
authorize the erection of lights at the
White House, Clifton Beach, Ragged
Point and other points, and to place
lighted beacons on shoals between the
various lights.
1t is contended that as Washington is
the Capital city of the nation, the Poto-
mac river leading to it from the bay
should be well lighted, so that the many
strange vessels that visit here will have
but little trouble in navigating either by
night or day. In the st. Lawrence river
the navigator is never out of sight of a
light.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-09
Coal for Fleet of Warships.

Steamships with coal for the use of the
battleship fleet on its way from Hampton
roads to the California coast are load
ing and sailing from Baltimore, Norfolk,
Newport News and other Atlantic coast
ports every week. The naval collier Brutus
Friday last. with about 1900 tons of coal
aboard sailed from Baltimore for Rio de
Janeiro. She will arrive at the Brazilian
port several days in advance of the bat
tleship feet and on the arrival of the big
ships the coal on the Brutus will be
transferred to the bunkers of the war
vessels. Other coal-laden ships will
be at Rio waiting for the fleet to supply
them with fuel for their long run to the
Straits of Magellan.
The British steamer Ripley is at the
coal-loading docks at Baltimore taking
aboard a cargo of several thousand tons
Of coal to be delivered at San Francisco
for the United States government. The
ship will be ready to sail about the mid
die of this week, and should arrive at her
destination early in February
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-09
Prisoner Taken to Richmond.

Charles Miller, alias W. A. Newman,
who was arrested in London several weeks
ago at the request of the Richmond au-
thorities. reached here last night in charge
of Detectives T. J. Wrenn and F. c. Bal
ley. The detectives had the prisoner held
at the first precinct station over night.
leaving here this morning at 4 o'clock
with him to complete the long journey
from London to Richmond. Miller denied
that he had ever been in Virginia 1t is
charged that he and others engaged in a
wholesale robbery of trunks and other
baggage on roads between Alexandria and
Richmond, most of the thefts having been
committed in the vicinity of Orange
Miller was arrested in New York in jan
uary of last year while his companions
were engaged in legal battle in Vir-
ginia. The latter We're sentenced to the
penitentiary, but Miller escaped and went
to London. There he assumed the name
William Arthur Newman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-09
Feast Observed in Catholic Churches

The Feast OF tue Immaculate CONCEPTION
was celebrated in all local Catholic
churches yesterday with special music
and solemn high mass. AS this is their
patronal feast, the services were specially
impressive at the Church of the Immacu-
late Conception, the College of the I'm
maculate Conception and the Catholic
University.
AT the Catholic University the service
was rendered impressive by the ce|ebra-
ton of solemn high mass by Mgr. O'Con-
nell. the rector of the university, and the
attendance of the faculty and students in
their gowns.
At the Dominican House of Studies the
Very Rev. ]. D. Kennedy, o. p, prior of
the College of The Immaculate Conception,
celebrated solemn high mass.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-09
THIEVES ARE VERY ACTIVE
POLICEMEN KEPT BUSY INvES-
TIGATING RoBBERIES.
Scare in 18th Street-Bold Work in
Front of Pennsylvania
Avenue Store.

Thieves are out in force. getting ready
for the holiday season. but while a num-
Der of thefts have been reported recently
the value of the plumber has not been
great. The police fear that the several
efforts recently on part of crooks in the
business section were made by persons
who are not novices, and every endeavor
is being made to capture the burglars.
A burglar scare" occurred last night
at 10th street residence. but inyestiga-
ton showed that the trouble was caused
by a domestic accidentally throwing
shutter off its hinges. At ashouse near
Sth and 1 streets northeast last night
man was seen on the roof of the rear
building. He was frightened away. how
ever, before he effected an entrance.
MAJ. Sylvester received reports from
the several captains today showing the
result of the efforts of the police Saturday
night to have premises secured. In order
to make 1t harder for crooks to operate.
The reports showed that 24O back gates
were found open and 80 doors unfastened.
In Glare of Electric Light.
Probably encouraged by success at the
store of the Goodyear Rubber Company,
S0I Pennsylvania avenue, Friday night,
thieves visited the esta blishment of d. ].
Kaufman, 1907 Pennsylvania avenue, yes
terday morning about 2:30 o'clock and
made a haul of about 500 worth of
clothing. They did not take the trouble
to enter the store. but boldly broke open
the showcase In front of the building.
Pennsylvania avenue was Well lighted
yesterday morning, and surprise is ex-
pressed that the burglars were not de-
tected.
Policeman Hartman of the first precinct
discovered what had been done. Passing
the store. he noticed gloves and other ar
ticleS on the pavement near the showcase.
He investigated and found that the lock
had been pried off the case.
The patrol wagon was summoned and
the remaining goods removed to the first
precinct station. Mr.. kaufman was noti-
fed. He examined the case and gave the
police list of the missing articles
An effort is being made by the police to
find a man who is alleged to have conn
mtted theft from the United States Elk
press Company. w. c. Johnson, superin-
tendent of the company, made report that
a &C. o. d. package addressed to occu
pants of 1909 NJ street northwest was
taken from the company, delivered at the
house and 1881 due upon it collected.
Such thefts are frequently committed at
this season of the year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-09
CLUBS ANNUAL MEETING.
Honors to Be Paid Jackson Morris,
Its Secretary.

The annual meeting of the Capital Rifle
and Revolver Club Is to be held this
evening in the armory building at 5th
and L streets for the election of officers
and the transaction of other business.
Capt. Sheridan Ferree is president of the
organization, and Jackson Morris is secre-
tary 1t was stated today by Col. Ed
ward j. Dimmick that Mr.. Morris, who
has been employed in the Treasury De-
partment. has resigned his position there
to accept that of assistant secretary of
state of Kentucky, which was recently
rendered him by the new republican gov
ernor of the Blue Grass state. He has
gone to Kentucky to be present tomorrow
at the Inauguration of the governor-elect
Mr.. Morris, previous to his coming to
Washington, was a prominent figure in
the National Guard of Kentucky. While
here he took an active part in connection
with the target practice of the District
of Columbia National Guard.
1t Is proposed at the meeting of the
Clue this evening to take suitable action
regarding the honor that has been con-
ferred upon Secretary Morris by the COM
mopwealth of kentucky.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-09
Thefts From Houses.

Report was made to the police yester-
day by William NJ. Ayre of 1919 Belmont
road that his house had been entered and
robbed of $50 and a check for s175.
Mrs. Father of 1922 9th street north
east reported to the police yesterday
morning that she had been robbed and
greatly Inconvenience by an intruder
who had called during the preceding
night. He had entered the rear yard and
robbed the refrigerator, taking a pair of
dressed chickens-all the meat he found
there-and butter enough to last him a
week.
A gold locket and ring were reported
stolen from the house of Mrs. Nina P.
Fowler, 1903 Wisconsin avenue, several
days ago. The police were told IF the
theft yesterday. 1t was said that the
articles of jewelry were taken from where
they were kept in a room on the upper
floor.
Mrs. Octavia Chappie of 1917 sth street
reported to the ponce yesterday the loss
of gold watch. The timepiece, she said.
was taken from her house one day last
week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-09
DISSENTING VIEW.
DR.. Alexander Kent Approves omis-
sion of Motion From Coin,

Motto Piety' was the subject of an
address yesterday morning by Rev. Alex
ander Kent at the Peoples Church. Pyth-
ian Temple. DR. Kent spoke earnestly
against the action of those religious bodies
that have declared their intention to have
the motto I'm God We Trust" placed upon
the new gold coins.
He said, in part:
"In the sphere of religion profession is
cheap and common. performance costly
and rare. To put a pious motto on our
coins is easy and costs us nothing. To
earn and spend these coins as a genuine
piety requires demands all the energy and
honesty of well-developed moral being.
Hence the average relisionist shows a
decided preference for what just now, We
may properly term motto piety'
Il think that the experience of most
will accord with that of the President,
when he af1irms that he never once heard
this motto referred to in the world of
business in a reverent way. while hun
dreds of times he has heard it made the
subject of jest and ridicule.
PROGRESSION has a real value when a
man puts his life behind it and shows by
his everyday conduct that he means what
he says. But when the motto on our
coins stands for something that has no
warrant in the life of the people as they
win and spend them, it is the cheapest
sort of cant
as it not a piouS falSehood to say In
God we trust when the principal reliance
of the nation is on means and methods
directly at variance with all the higher
demands of ethics and religion? Judged
by the royal law or the golden rule, or
by the general teaching of the sermon
on the mount. the nation is infidel TO its
highest obligations. Instead of seeking
first the kingdom of God-the reign of
righteousness in human socety-it is seek
ing it's own ACKNOWLEDGMENT as a great
world power. 1t is putting it's trust in
battleships. torpedo boats and other
agencies of destruction.
Il fear that with very many of those
who seem to be greatly exercised over
the action of our President the criticism
we justly make of the Pharisees of old
holds good. They are punctilious about
minor things, which cost them little, but
utterly Indifferent to the greater matters
of justice, mercy and fidelity in human
relations.
I'VE might just as well put this motto
on our postage and revenue stamps that
adorn our beer kegs and whisky barrels
and fraudulent devices of various sorts.
No, no! Profession of this sort ought to
mean something. Profession without per-
Torrance brings religion into contempt.
What is needed is a recognition of the
laws of the eternal in our daily lives, in
our business and social relations, in our
laws and Institutions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-09
Favors Prohibition Campaign.

A temperance address was delivered by
Representative f. S. Gambler of Missis-
sippi last night at the Central Union Mis-
sion. The speaker is declared to be in
favor of prohibition campaign in the
District of Columbia.
In the course of his address Mr.. Can
dler made a strong practical presentation
of the claims of the gospel and an earnest
plea to accept the conditions required. and
receive the benefits of accomplished re-
demption. He also made a plea for an
aggressive temperance movement on the
par of the citizens of this city, and ex-
pressed himself most heartily in favor OF
making Washington the most beautiful
city in the world, ''as it is now the CAPT
tai Of the greatest nation of the universe. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-09
MAKES CORRECTION.
Mr.. Joseph Fanning's Statement Re-
garding School Controversy.

Mr.. Joseph Tanning of Riverdale, speak
ing of a report published in The Star
of Saturday regarding Factions in River
dale stated to Star reporter today:
"Inasmuch as my name appears in con-
nection with this affair, desire to correct
the part that refers to the late Mrs. ].
L. MCGEE. principal of the Riverdale
public school.
There was no organized attempt to
GUST Mrs. MCGEE, and her services were
not dispensed with; she. on the contrary,
rendered her resignation long be-ore the
present trustees had been sworn in. The
school board of Prince George county
very reluctantly accepted her resignation;
they knew her value and were 10th to
part with a woman of such high intellec
tual attainments. She was my friend in
life; l may at least be hers, now that her
lips are sealed forever
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-09
Red Men Desire Permission to Sue
the Government.

Seven Omaha Indians, representing the
city endeavoring to have bill passed by
Congress permitting them to sue the gov
eminent for $15O,OOO said to be due the
tribe. The greater part of the claim rep
resents the difference in value between
the land now occupied by the tribe and
that which it gave up by the treaty of
1854. The delegation consists of Judge
Hiram Chase, Thomas L. Sloane. Ellis
Blackbird Thomas McCauley, Harvey
Warner, Levi lowering and Amos Walk
er, they ranging from Carlisle graduates
to the untutored red man.
Judge Chase during the present visit has
been admitted to practice at the bar of
the Supreme Court of the United States.
being one of the few Indians who have
that privilege.
The Great White Uncle" is the affec-
tionate name by which these Indians
know Senator Burkett of that state
Where the Omahas are concerned nothing
is too good for Mr.. Burkett, and they al
ways look to him to help them out at the
Capitol. Frequently they send delegations
to this city to make speeches to him tell
ing of their appreciation of his efforts in
their behalf, and only the other day the
delegation now here headed by Mr.. Black
bird otherwise known as Whitehorse, an
old and griZZled brave, filed into his COM
mittee room.
MI. Burkett promised his support of the
measure and all of the Omahas expressed
their satisfaction and withdrew. They will
remain in the city for several months,
according to their present plans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-09
Employment of Colored Printers.

The published statement that action is
contemplated by Columbia Typographical
Union against colored printers in the gov
eminent printing office was denied today
by an officer of the union. 1t was pointed
out, too. that a number of colored typos
are active members of Columbia Union,
and that there has been no complaint
made against them or their employment
In the public printery.
Clifford Rose private secretary to the
public printer, said no complaint had
been made to Mr.. Stillings against the
employment of colored persons at the
printery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-09
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Burton Holmes London Travelogue.

London and the Thames were the sub
jects of Burton Holmes travelogue at
the Columbia Theater last evening. and
the pictures of Great Britain's capital in
cluded interesting views of the changes
which are altering familiar streets. Views
Of the Dreadnought under torpedo at
tack, of the king and queen. and of the
Grand National steeplechase were given
In vivid motion pictures.
Among the more noteworthy moving
pictures were those of the international
horse show. which Mr.. Holmes said were
the first successful pictures of rapid mo-
ton taken under shelter. The travelogue
will be repeated at 4:30 o'clock this aft
ernoon. Mr.. Holmes next Sunday and
Monday will deliver the last lecture of his
season, the subject being Fee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-09
Thomas w. R. C. Election.

At the recent regular meeting Of the
George H. Thomas w. R. c.. No. H. Off
GERS were elected for the ensuing year, as
follows: President, Mrs. Webster; senior
vice president. Mrs. Honn; junior vice
president. Mrs. Hawthorn; chaplain, Mrs
Meacham; treasurer Miss Dunham; con-
ductor, Mrs. Crisp; guard, Mrs. Griswold;
delegates to department convention, Miss
Stretch, Mrs. Bowles, Miss Palmer, Mrs.
Hill; alternates, Mrs. Griswold Mrs
Goodheart, Mrs. Langham, Miss Wagner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-09
Maine Association Elects Officers.

At a meeting of the Maine Association
held Saturday evening, December Z, at
500 9th street northwest. the following
officers were elected for the ensuing
year: President, Mr.. E. w. Bradford;
first vice president, Capt. John McLaugh-
lin; second vice president. Mrs. G. w.
Hall; third vice president, Mr.. C. S.
Sands; recording secretary, Miss A. NJ.
Love: corresponding secretary. Miss R. A.
Jones; treasurer, Mr. w! J. Rich; orator.
Mr.. Pitman Pulsifer; chaplain, DR.. A.
Patten.
Several new members were enrolled and
a short musical and literary program
was rendered. Refreshments were served
during the social hour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-09
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Belasco-E. H. Sothern in THE Fool
Hath Said There Is No Cod SIS pm.
Columbia-"The Time the Place and the
Girl" SIS pm.
Chase s-Polite vaudeville. S:15 pm.
Majestic-"Piff. Paff. Pouf.' SIS pm.
New Academy-Miss Cecil Spooner in
1.-THE Dancer and the King $40 pm.
Gayety-The Night Owls Company, SID
pm.
New Lyceum-"The Rollickers.' s:1o
pm.
Convention Hall-Roller skating, morn
ing, afternoon and night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-09
Mrs. Somers BUYS Residence.

Mrs. Elizabeth ]. Somers has purchased
the residence, 1873 I street, which belong
ed to Mrs. Robert S. w. Wood. The price
paid is said to have been in the neighbour
hood of $40, 600 The house Is located on
a lot that has frontage of 46 feet and an
average depth of % feet to an alley. 1t
contains fourteen rooms. There is a side
yard of thirteen feet in width.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-09
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

>orfolk and Washington steamers for
cort Monroe, .sorfolk. Newport News and
all points south, every evening in the year
at $3.50 O'Clock.
Electric trains from 18th street and
PENNSYLVANIA avenue for Mount Vernon
hourly. 10 a. m. to pm Arlington anu
Alexandria every twenty minutes.
Cars from station at Adueduct bridge
for Arlington. Fort Myer ana falls
Church half hourly
Ferry steamer Lackawanna to AleXan-
dria every hour and half from d.hl.
to pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-09
New Furniture by Auction.

This is an exceptional place to buy your
Christmas presents and home furnishings.
exceptional in the superior quality and
character of the goods. and the low prices
at which they are sold. Everything is
direct from the manufacturer and guar
anteed. Come in and look through our
rooms 1t will repay you. Next sale
Wednesday morning commencing 1890.
No catalogues No waiting. A deposit
will reserve any purchase for Christmas
delivery. WILSON & MAYERS, 1927 and
1000 G. street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-09
Discusses Character Building.

>"Character Building was the subject of
lecture last evening by Mrs. Florence
Duff1e, at the Pythian Temple Hall before
the Philosophical Society. In the course of
her talk she remarked that lowly environ
ments or a coarse nature might be built
up to an ideal man IL proper course OF
study was pursued.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-09

Samuel c. Aver. tive nty-two years OF
age a fireman, fell from an engine al
the terminal company'S roundhouse yes
terday morning and sustained painful in.
Juries to his head and back. Aver, whose
home Is at Virginia avenue and Sd street
was removed to Providence Hospital il
the sixth precinct patrol wagon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-09
ELEVATORS IN PLACE.

Watch for City-Randle Highlands
Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-09

John Price, colored. seventy years OF
ays, an inmate of the Home for the Aged,
lett that institution yesterday and went
out to enjoy the fresh air. He was found
last night wandering about the ROADS IN
the vicinity of Congress Heights The
police took chargn of him and had him
removed to the Washington Asylum Hos
pital for treatment.