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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-30
WILL CELEBRATE ITS
FORTIETH BIRTHDAY

The fortieth anniversary of it's organi-
cation will be celebrated tomorrow by the
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 9th
and P streets northwest, of which Rev. C.
F. Berner is pastor. Special festival
services have been arranged for the cele-
bration of this event Both the morning
service at IL O'Clock and the evening
service at $50 will be conducted in the
English language. Rev. William S. Freas
of the Deaconess' Home. Baltimore,
and president of the board Of church
extension. will preach the festival ser
mon. At the German service to be held
in the afternoon at o'clock Rev. DR..
PHI. Hennighausen.. Baltimore. Md. and
Rev. G. Brodthage, Ph.D.. of this city will
preach.
Tuesday night there will be a special
congregational rally for the members, and
Thursday night a special praise service
will be held. Zion Church recently dedi-
Gated a new and beautiful house of wor-
ship. The congregation was organized by
the Rev. w. A. Frey, in 1867. The pres
ent pastor. Rev. c. F. Bergner, has been
the pastor since April, 1904.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-30
RITUAL OF MODERN SURGERY.
Elaborate Methods of Precaution
Against Microbe.
From Everybody's.

Inc scene at an operating table in one
or our hospitals now would make one of
the old masters of surgery stare. The
operator himself and all his staff ara
dressed like the old holy priests Of Solo
mon Iemple, wearing white caps and
gowns. with the nurses standing around
like prtestesses all in spotless white. wbi,e
every one about the table has gone
through as many ablut:ons as BELTS the
occasion of bloody sacrifice under the
auspices OF the immaculate goddess of
cleanliness A minute and elaborate
ritual has been observed OF sterilizinp
everything-towels, threads, needles. for
ceps. instruments and what not. while
the noor itself is made of glass or glazed
tiles. rather than of wood The surgeon
himself does not venture to cut the vic
tim till he has put on his steril;zed gloves.
because he cannot possibly clean his own
fingers enough. Should any onlooker take
his hand out of his pocket to reach for
the gaping wound, he would be elected
instanter for spelling the whole perform
ance with. his defiling touch.
The results of this vigilant war against
microbes are simply marvellous. and can
De fully appreciated only by those who.
ike myself. can remember the surgery
OF former days in hospital wards and on
the battlefield.
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FOURTH Anniversary.
Congregation of the Nativity Will
Celebrate Tomorrow.

The congregation of the Nativity. 18th
and East Capitol streets will celebrate
its fourth anniversary with appropriate
services on Advent Sunday, December 1.
Services are now being held at the regular
hours. 80 and IL an. and 80 D. m. and
the Rev. F,noch NJ. Thompson gives his
entire time to this work and another
mission in the southeast. During .nese
four years the frienos Of the congregation
have helped in the purchase Of a lot at
Massachusetts avenue and 18th street
southeast. and with the exception of a
note of 500 the whole site is paid for
Plans have been drawn for a crypt cost
ing 5000, 10 be built as soon as sufficient
funds can be obtained. This will he built
upon later, as the work demands At
present the services are conducted over
store at s11th and East Capitol streets.
About 100 people attend each Sunday.
counting the children of the Sunday
school. A fair is to be held in the Nort..-
east Temple, December 4 and 3. Supper
and other features are being arranged by
the committee of ladies. Episcopalians
from several parishes are to cooperate in
this effort for the Nativity mission.
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TO FEDERATE ALL LOCAL
TEMPERANCE SOCIETIES.

expected that the meeting will result in
the formation of the Federation of Chris
tian and Temperance Forces Of the lis
trict of Columbia In this federation. it
is expected to have representatives of the
local chapters Of the Rechabites. the In
dependent Order Of Jonadabs, the Frater-
nal Sons of Jonadab. the International
Order Of Good Templars. the Pro-Crusad-
Union, the Catholic Total Abstinence
Union, the Juvenile Good Templars, the
Sons of Jonadab and the Anti-Saloon
League. With these orders, which have
perance, it is expected to Join the vari-
GUS young peoples societies of the
churches, the Christian Endeavor, Ep-
orth League. Baptist Young Peoples
Union, the Luther League. Brotherhood Of
st. Andrew and others.
Membership in the federation will also
be opened, it is expected. to the various
churches of the city and thus their aid in
the general movement will be. obtained.
Those back of the federation say that
they feel that this aid of the churches
is necessary for an early fulf1llnent of the
aims Of the union.
The committee which has charge OF the
organizing OF this union is composed OF
the Juvenile Court: Edward TArring.
head Of the Christian Endeavor Union,
and Frank w. Connor, prominent tenn
perance worker. This committee has sent
out invitations to the leaders in the tenn
perance movement Of the District and in
general to the members Of the various
organizations interested, and a largely
attended meeting ID expected.
Representatives of the various temper
ance organizations are on the program
to speak. Among these are Albert E.
Shoemaker of the Anti-Saloon League.
William F. Downey Of the Catholic Total
Abstinence Union, n. f. Vowels of the
Rechabites, Capt. John c. Daley Of the
Independent Order Of Jonadabs. G. E.
Beller of the Fraternal Sons of Jonadab.
J. w. Tull OF the International Order Of
Good Templars. John r. Mahoney of the
Pro- Crusaders, Mrs. Clinton Smith Of the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union,
Mrs Charlotte Lewis Of the Juvenile Good
Templars, S. II. Wiley of the Sons OF
Jonadab. The meeting will be called to-
gether promptly at o'clock.
Rev. Zed II. Copp, a member of the
committee Of arrangements. will outline
the plan for the organization. He will
favor the formation Of a central commit
tee. which will include one representative
from all the various organizations which
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-30
THE AMBROSE CHANNEL.
Why the New Deep Waterway Re-
ceived It's Name.

Letter From Katharine Ambrose Shrady in the
New York Sun.
The name of Ambrose channel was
given the new waterway by an act Of
Congress passed in May, 1900. one year
after my fathers death. The action Of
Congress was inspired by resolutions
adopted by the legislature OF New York
from which the. following is quoted:
Whereas during the past year Provi-
dence has seen fit to call from our midst
the late John w. Ambrose of the cinty of
New York, whose life Of unselfish public
service has proved of such inestimable
advantage to the citizens of that city and
Of the entire state by reason OF his Sc
curing new and adequate channels lead
ing from the ocean into the port OF New
York for the accommodation of our
rapidly increasing commerce, he having
for that purpose secured from the fed
eral government during the past eighteen
years appropriations for the haroor or
New York aggregating the enormous sum
Of $4,000, 900; and
whereas Mr.. Ambrose having held no
public Office. but animated solely by patri-
Otto motives, TO which he gave his pre-
eminent abilities, by arousing general in
terest in such public improvements. not
only of the harbar facilities of New
York. but also Of the waterways of the
state at large. we now desire to give
pronounced expression In this manner of
our appreciation of his services; now be it
Resolved, That the state of New
York recognizes with gratitude and warm
appreciation the efforts of the late John
w. Ambrose. and commends his unselIish
labors for the advancement of trade and
commerce."
At the instigation Of many influential
members of the chamber of commerce,
the Merchants Association, the produce
and maritime exchanges and the leading
representatives of the large steamship
companies, Senator Depew introduced
the bill in Congress to name the Few
waterway Ambrose channel
In conclusion / would say that my
father was born in Ireland and came to
this country with his parents when very
young child.
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and oats to 10 cents per pound. The hay
comes from Spokane and the oats from
Manitoba, both points about 100 miles
away. Both articles are first class.
We Were overtaken on this road by four
droves of beef cattle OF 125 head in each
drove. They were shipped from Calgary,
Canada, and Seattle. Wash, 800 miles by
rail. 1000 by sea, then 40 miles by rail,
lao miles on foot, then by boat 250 miles
to Dawson, 200 miles to Fairbanks.
Feed. both oats and hay, averages $1e0
per ton.
The first cost Of cattle is about $40 per
head. They are stall fed until three years
old and weigh from 900 to 900 pounds
each: the best in the land. The freight on
each is more than 500. the feed and care
another 500.
They sell in Fairbanks for $3.50 to $500
each. Phe man who works the pick and
Shovel pays for all. Chuck steak, IS
cents; T bone steak, 90 cents: best cuts,
81 per pound.
One herd lost five head through the
ice: the next day the next herd lost nine
head at the same place. They went un-
der the ice in twelve feet OF water. The
miner must pay for this loss also. The
hay each herd Of LIS eats costs about $500
each night ON the road. One herd was
short man to drive. SO the younger Of
us two gold hunters went for five days at
$40 per day and expenses.
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MEx1co's HARDwooDs.
Material for the Woodworker Of
Which Little Use Is Made.

From the New York Sun.
81 was amazed at the almost infinite
variety OF woods Of value to woodworkers
that are growing in the forests Of tropical
Mexico" said timber expert who re-
Gently made tour of that part of Mexico.
There are several varieties Of mahogany,
cedar, oak. rosewood, ebony, dyewoods
and endless other hardwoods with Span
ish names, but corresponding to our hick-
ory, cherry and other fine American
woods that are now extremely scarce and
costly.
MANY Of these tropical woods are as
strong as iron. While the mahogany, ce-
dar, rosewood and dyewood are well
known to us through importations from
there, the unknown varieties Of. woods
that are just as valuable are quite as
plentiful.
Among these is one called zapote.
which grows to a great size. Although
the wood of this tree has peculiarly valu-
able qualities for lumber. 1t is seldom used
in that way. the tree being valued merely
as the producer of chicle. the sap which
forms the basis for most chewing gum.
The wood Of the zapote tree is dark
red, and Is easily worked until thoroughly
seasoned, when only the finest edged tools
will have any effeC on 1t, and a sharp
pointed nail is driven into 1t with diff
Guilty. The fiber OF the wood is so dense
that the wood sinks in water like iron.
I'm the prehistoric ruins that abound
in these Mexican tropics are tlmbers anu
door frames that are as perfect today as
when they were first placed in position.
The wood takes a magnificent finish, as
do nearly all of these Mexican hard
woods. and would be rare article for the
cabinetmaker.
There Is an odd wood among these for
ests known as the gran tree. which when
tapped yields black sap. which is sent
in large quantities to Germany, where it
Is used in the making OF ink and dye.
Another tree yields sap that is a deep
red, and Germany also takes largely OF it
for the manufacture of dyes.
Besides these that abound in that part
of Mexico there are vast areas of pine. a
timber that resembles our poplar and diff
ferent kinds of oak. Much to my surprise.
more than 5000 feet above the sea I found
big sawmill in active operation. with
Yankee. from Maine at the head Of it.
And he wasn't bothering with such
commonplace logs as mahogany, ebony.
cedar. rosewood OF such as that, but was
cutting away at the white pine and oak,
for those are the woods that the native
buyers and users Of lumber demand. AS
a matter of fact, Mexican lumber dealer
would be willing to trade you mahogany
for our yellow pine, log for log
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-30
GOOD TEMPLARS MEET.
Forty-Second Annual Session Of
Grand Lodge to Assemble Dec. 10.

Grand Lodge to Assemble Dec. 10.
In a recent executive session of the
Grand Lodge, International Order of Good
Templars. it was provided that its forty
second annual session be opened with a
meeting in Oppenheimer's Hall, 9th street,
Friday evening. December 6.
Star of Hope Lodge. No. %, T. o. G. T.,
met in Rechabite Hail. 643 Louisiana ave-
nue., Monday evening. Visitors were an
nounced from Perseverance, Minnehaha
and Excelsior lodges.
The initiatory degree was conferred on
three candidates. routine business was
transacted and the arrangements for re-
Uoval to Oppenheimer's Hall were COM
pleted. a social session was held. fol-
lowed by good Of the order exercises, in
which discussion of questions involved in
temperance legislation, ensued. At the
conclusion Of the debate refreshments
were served.
Minnehaha Lodge. No. /. I. o. G. r..
celebrated its forty-second anniversary in
I'ythian. Temple Tuesday evening. An
excellent musical and literary program,
arranged by Mrs. Shaw and Miss Olive
Ward. was given. Master J. McNulty Of
Golden Rule Juvenile Temple. affiliated
with Star of Hope Lodge. presented the
claims of the juniors and pleaded for unity
in a recitation which received marked
tokens of approval. refreshments were
served, during which ties OF friendship
We're renewed between many past and
present members of Minnehaha. the
pioneer lodge of Good Templars.
Excelsior Lodge. No. n, l. O. G.. T.,
met in Scottish Rite Hall, $40 Pennsylvania
avenue, Wednesday evening. Regular
business was disposed of and some spe-
cial matters considered. These were fol-
lowed by a social session. after which a
good OF the order program, conducted by
the chair, was presented Several lodges,
living now but in memory, were referred
to- and tributes of thanksgiving were
given for the lasting and good work done
by the active members in the earlier days
Among those thus contributing were
Messrs. l. l. Corby, Joseph F.. Bishop,
George HSuge, DIETRICH, Norman and S.
w. Russell. Mrs. /. l.. Corby made an
| encouraging address which was much ap-
preciated. The chair. in closing, gave
earnest invitation to visitors to attend an
entertainment to be given at the home of
Mrs. Jenkins. 221S 9th street northwest
| Silver Star Lodge. No. 20, l. o. G. t.
met in Good Templar Hall on the Brook
VILE road, Tenleytown, Thursday evening.
| Mr.. \. +. Shoemaker. chief templar pre-
| sided. Many items of business were con-
sidered and disposed of. The harvest of
| good deeds by Good Templars throughout
the world, and particularly the labors and
sacrifices of members of Silver Star Lodge
| in the year past were the theme of adj
dresses applicable 20 Thanksgiving. The
program arranged for the occasion was
! conducted by Company B and was a pro-
nounced success.
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BROTHERHOOD OF ST. ANDREW.

This week has been observed by the
Brotherhood chapters throughout the
country as a week of prayer. For the
organization in the diocese of Wash
ington Bishop Satterlee prepared and au-
thorized a devotional service, which has
been conducted in the interest of the
brotherhood of ST. Andrew in several OF
the Washington churches. These serv-
ices began last Monday night at st. Paul's
Church Washington circle, with an adj
dress by Rev. DR.. Harding; Tuesday
night Rev DIR. Devries conducted the
service at St. Marks Church: Wednes-
day night the service was held at st.
Thomas Church, Rev. DR.. e. Ernest
Smith delivering the address; Thursday
at St. Johns Church, Georgetown, an ad-
dress was given by Rev. Frederick B.
Howden; the anniversary service was
held at Trinity Church Friday night. Rev
John O.. Murray. rector of St. Michael
and All Angels Church. Baltimore deliv-
ering the sermon. The last of the series
of services will be held tonight at the
Pro-Cathedral Church of the Ascension,
corner 18th street and Massac husetts ave-
nue. northwest. the Bishop of Washington
delivering the address.
The annual meeting of the Junior
Brotherhood Assembly was held last Mon
day evening in st. Johns Parish Hail.
corner 10th and II streets. Several amend
ments to the constitution were proposed,
and the following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: President. William
II. Everett, jr.. of Grace Church, Wood
side; vice prffdent, Granville Munson
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become members of the federation. This
committee, thus representing the local
temperance forces, will be able to direct
concerted movements.
This union of local temperance forces
was first suggested after the meeting of
those Interested IN prohibition at the
Belasco Theater last February. That as
semblage united in an Endorsement of the
Weber bill, providing for prohibition in
the District. The attendance was large
and 1t gave an indication of the strength
Of the united forces. Since that time the
formation Of this union has been def
nitely considered by many total abstt-
nehce workers and the time is now re-
Sarded as ripe.
Those back of the proposed union be-
lieve that this is In line with the general
prohibition movement over the country
which has swept many states into the
prohibition column. 1t is pointed out that
concerted action and hard work brought
about the election results in favor Of tenn
perance. and this union is regarded as
step forward for the District.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-30
Meeting Tomorrow Night in Beth.
any Chapel, for This Purpose.
Speakers and organiza-
tons Represented.

To unite all the temperance forces of
the District SO their efforts for a COM
mon cause can be directed simultaneously
and tremendously to a successful &C.
complishment of their aims is the object
of a rally which will be held in Bethany
Chapel, 18th and C streets northwest, to-
morrow evening. Leaders of the temper
ance movement in the city will speak and
it is expected that the meeting will re-
suit in plan for organizing union.
although the outlines of the organiza-
ton have not taken definite shape, it is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-30
Church Helps Forestry.
rom Forestry and Irrigation.

The Canadian friends of forestry in
their efforts to protect the timber lands
were fortunate enough last year to Sc
cure valuable help from the Roman Cath
Ollie Church. A director of the associa-
ton. Mgr. Lafiamme. prepared a letter
which by the direction Of the Arch
bishop OF Quebec was read in all of the
churches, exhorting every one to lend a
hand for the protection of the forests.
Among the devout population Of Quebec
the influence Of the church was OF the
greatest value.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-30

of st. Margaret's Chapter: corresponding
secretary, Henry Mulholland of St Mar
garet's Chapter; recording secretary. Ray
rnond Schwab of Trinity Chapter; treas
urer, DeForest L. Ormes of Epiphany
Chapter.
AS today is st. Andrews day, it is be-
ing generally observed by the Brother
hood OF St Andrew throughout the world
by corporate communion services in pa
rishes in which chapters of the Brother
hood are organized Incident to the week
of prayer large number of the chapters
are arranging for mems corporate COM
munion. to be held in their respective
parish churches tomorrow morning.
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Double Retirement.

Translated for Transatlantic Tales from File
gende Batter.
Father-"Well. Fritz, I've decided to
retire from business. You shall take
charge of it."
Son-"Can't you work couple Of years
| more? Then we'll both retire!''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-30
Companions in Misery.

Translated for Transatlantic Tales From File
gende Batter.
Master of the House-"But. Nina, why
are you so excited?"
Maid-''The mistress has dismissed me-"
II congratulate yourI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-30

The renting d wedding outfits is large
industry in France. 1t frequently hap
pens that the clothes of all the partici-
pants are hired for the occasion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-30

The passenger traffic over the English
channel last year was 41S.4SO. an increas
Of 1900 over the preceding year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-30

A prayer on Thanksgiving day by Malt
bic d. Babcock:
Thou art better to the worst of us
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BIG How may I IND Certain Verses IN
the Bible?
Answer. If one word Of the verse is
known consult a concordance referring
to the word. If topic is to be treated
ar a verse desired bearing on a topic use
an index. Bars Index, costing 40 cents.
and Cruden's Concordance. costing 81.
should be in the hands of every Bible
student as helps in the cases mentioned
above.
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Reflect upon your present blessings.
of which every man has many. not on
your past misfortunes, of which all men
have some."-Dickens.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-14
SLAYS BRIDE AND SELF.
alleged Deed of General Webb
Sack. CizqI W0r Veteran.

Pikeville, KY. Oct. 13.-General Webb Syck, a
Civil War veteran. is believed to have shot and
killed his young bride of two weeks. and then
committed suicide at their home in Fairview. a
suburb, yesterday.
General Syck was found dead in the yard.
while his wife's body lay on a bed. She was
formerly Mrs. Jane Burris. connected with some
of the most prominent families in Northeastern
Kentucky.
The double tragedy is supposed TO have fol-
lowed bitter quarrel of the previous day. Gen.
eral Syck and his bride had Just returned from
their honeymoon trip through the South.
The murdered woman was General Syclt's
third wife. His first wife died many years ago.
and his second wife divorced him ten years ago.
1t is thought that General Syck's mind be-
came unbalanced during tho quarrel with his
bride. he was desperately in love with her
and insanely jealous.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-14
FOUND UNCONSCIOUS IN WOODS.
Man with Bullet Wounds in Head Removed
to Staten Island Infrmary.

Lying unconscious with two bullet WOUNDS IN ms
head q well dressed man. about tventy-seyen years
old was discovered by Patroiman Arthur Halle. OF
the Tottenville police station. in the woods at
Hugenot Staten Island. last night Halle Shout
dered him and took him to the railroad station.
three-auarters of a mile away. The unconscious
man was taken by train TO Stapeton and then In an
ambulance 10 the f r Smith Infirmary.
The police searched the woods near where the
man was found but could find revolver. No
jeweIry or money found on him, and the police
say they think he met foul play.
The wounded man was later identified as Thomas
GuarIio who lived in 23d street between Avenues
a and 3, Bayonne by boy who drives hack at
Huguenot. The boy said Guarrio always left
Huguenot for home the last train at night
deckhand on the boat which runs between Bayonne
and Port Richmond also identified Guarrio.
Late In the evening an Italian was picked up at
the Huguenot station who, after being questioned,
was sent of officers to the hospital to be on
hand for Guarrio to identify should the latter re-
vive the doctors last night did not think that
the wounded man would regain consciousness, and
said he would probably not be alive this morning.