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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-15
MELLINERS ORGANIZE;
FIX NEW WAGE SCALE

CHICAGO, Feb 15--The Milliners'
Union held its first meeting yesterday
and ssgnalized its entrance into the labor
field by attempting 70 fix wage scale
for art" Three hundred members met
and discussed the subject for four hours.
The result was the following weekly
wage scale: Milliner apprentices cart
students). So; preparers with a sense
of the artistic SIS: trimmers (artists).
So; r,,iiliners Gull fiecgedl, So
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-15

The Chemical Society is the last to
start out a searching party after the
cause of disease in Washington. II
would better walk lockstep or 1t will
tread on the heels OF the Marine Hos
rital and Public Health Service, the Dis
trict Medical Society. the Dairy Division
Of the Agricultural Department, and
last, but not least, the District Health
Department
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-15

Now it's the Wyoming authorities who
propose 10 prosecute man for having
several wives. but they haven't indi-
Gated h'y they expect 10 make the pun
lshment any more uncomfortable than
the Ofense.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-15

A pretty girl dressed in red seems To
have a great impression on the District
Committee in behalf OF the Weber
prohibition law. We might send up one
or two in the interest Of the Anacostia
Flats
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-15
What IS the Answer?

To theE rOf The
Government clerk for three months 5000
In to possible
keeping Of expenditures January they fol-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-15

The most remarkable thing about this
new sun spot is that a Pittsburg man
is alleged 10 have discovered It. No
explanation is made as TO how the sun
got In sight Of Pittsburg.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-15
,ases, 1904 to 1906:

Increases, 1904 to 1905:
To Porto Rico. $1,000 900 TO 50. 900.
To Alaska, 81. 90. go TO S17.5O0.OOO.
TO Hawaii. sll.OOo 900 to $l2.5OO.OoO.
To the Philippines. 100000 to more
than 100000
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-15

Princeton is 10 become the greatest
university in America, according 20
President Wilson; but until IT takes a
brace on the gridiron Il cannot hope
for real recognition.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-15

Firms out in Ohio have started an
other public school muddle like that in
California. Nice kettle Of fish,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-15

Anyhow. Il is well TO know what
Senator Bacon can do In the way of
long-distance, gO-as-yOu-please talking
when he really sets himself about to
make a record
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-15
Trade With "COLOnieS''
Increased 81 Millions
Where 50 Millions Went.

SD, $4,000 TO Porto Rico.
81. so. coo 10 Alaska.
So. 900. GO 10 Hawaii.
5000 600 TO the Philippines.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-15

The railroads have for a long time
seemed anxious 20 make the Interstate
Commerce Commission unpopular. but
the most extreme proposal In that dlrec-
ton Is Mr. Harriman's, that he might
consent TO become a member Of It under
the right circumstances.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-15

John Sharp Williams and Senator
Daniel were discussing the Notifications
oil. and the former declared that there
should be heavy fortifcatious along the
virginia Capes. otherwise an invading
ileet might set up 10 Washington. Per
! maps YOU are right said the old Con-
IeQeTate, but / was trying TO get into
Washington from 1861 until lS65, and /
never succeeded until ISL II was in
the latter year that Mr. Daniel was
elected Congressman.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-15

Vice President Fairbanks nearly al
ways walks from his residence TO the
Capitol and back. and often after dusk
goes for long strolls through the north
western section of Washington. These
tramps usually consume an hour or
more, and Mr.. Fairbanks rarely has
companion. preferring to be alone.
Though SpOOner, Foraker and Tillman
throw javelins at one another in the
Senate chamber, they are chummy on
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-15

Senator Tillman Of South Carolina is
careless regarding his attire. Oddly
enough, however. IN the matter Of femi-
nine dress II IS said he has developed
such fine taste that his wife and daugh-
ter depend almost entirely upon his
Judgment in the selection Of their hats,
gowns and wraps. He never goes TO a
large city that he does not carry back
home some article Of attire Tor Mrs
or Miss Tillman. and he keeps up with
the latest modes more carefully than
they do.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-15

II is not known whether Senator Tel
ler's unqualified announcement that he
means 10 retire from public life in 1903
has been prompted by reason Of a desire
70 live out the remaining years OF his
lie quietly as a private citizen or
y neither he considers political conditions
N colorado beyond his control Senator
4eler - still strong and energetic and
capable Of as hard work as any member
Of the Senate.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-15
Some Outside Lights
On OR Inner Circles
Stories and Jokes From Exchanges Involving Men
of Note Familiar to Washington.

the outside and fond OF exchanging
stories. II has even been In timated that
on occasion they arrange dramatic stu
Itions for presentation q the proper
time
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-15

Chief Justice Fuller. OF the United
States Supreme Court, the other evening
dropped what IS regarded as a pointed
hint that he has not the slightest in
tenuOn OF retiring from his exalted posi-
ton. He gave a dinner to the new mem
Der Of the court, Justice Moody. and
distinguished company was present. in
Guiding the President and Secretary
Taft. Mr.. Fuller showed his guests
rev portrait OF himself and remarked
that II made him lock young. Not
day younger than the original" said
Mr.. Tart gracefully. Thank you" said
the Chief Justice. adding with what
looked just a trifie Of emphasis. I
never felt halter In my lie Z"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-15

Congressman Dunwcll Of Brooklyn.
ffty-fve years old, and one Of the small
est men I'm the House. thinks he has
taken no exercise at all II he has not
stepped of at least ten miles before
ne sits down 10 dinner every day He
sets so furious a pace, too. that few
Of the noted pedestrians in Washington
any longer try 10 keep up with him.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-15

Mr.. Secretary Shaw entirely fails to
get the point It's the very fact that
he proposes TO export ali these good
and cheap things that makes so many
people dislike his free port scheme.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-01-28

Pink chiffon Is used vlih eaaaI ss
ing skill 10 make a dancins - =
for "a dchutante. Embroldefea
pels used enc upon the o'he'' -. -
graduating IN sizo, are plaeeo l' ~
the waist limo 70 the hem o -
skirt forming a panel dosa 80. -
front The same effect Is usea "a (.
the hips. while a trio Of these - =
els form the front Of the eo' s.'''s
Each is embroidered IN tne s- ~
shell plnk that is the color o. -
chiffon a vak
The woke Of this frock Is q a,. -,
eneIennes lace. over the zen en', selI.
The sleeves are ruffles 81 ti. ~. ~
fon. In turn finished with s,,s ,es
nes Ribbon. with large osw .,'..ias
the sleeves az the long df00f'-s
shoulder line.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-01-28
sss.tssssttsttts
!: ON THE FRONT +;
e. tsas sssstssxxt

The steamer Mantara of he D.
eific Coast g Co. wiIl b -,
of the San Francisco run ana 49,
one trip 70 Southeastern AIs.I.
ports In place 81 the steamer Aln
Tier cargo will consist pFlbessnu,
Of powder and coal.
Upon the arrival Of The sfssr.,
Senator Al San Francisco, ~ IN
be- given . thorough oyerhaul.rs =
af 20 BE- IN readiness Tor the Va.
run IN the spring.
The steamer Dolphin Is dse /.
sail for Southeastern Aiasfan ssr,.
tomorrow niEhl ia place II u ~
feraon. which has been dslayes |.
the north on account Of fuel sAc...
age.
Steamer Buckman of the Alazks
Pacific s. 4. Co IL due 10 srrfss 4
port from san Francisco fomnrru.
The announcement vas uass :.
day thar the steamer Aassss
which was recently purchassA !,
the Port BlakeleY MIN Co frun ~
Moe Bros s. s Co. wiII b tIzss
on the King A Winge 6rr6sss
West Seattle. and converted lzss /
tug boat.
Bark Parameta which arrived h
port from San Pedro last sasar4u.
reported sighting a four.sssr
schooner off Cape Platter. va
her foremost broken.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-01-28
NEW QUARTERS
ARE WANTED

Tho ci9il service eemm,.s..
sent letter 10 The rhalr,as.a e.
the holra 81 public eofaa sssss,..a.
y demanding that the baa,s s''sab
vide neW quarters In eblet ~
eamulHsi9n may transsct lss ~, ,ss
ness. sasf
The reRradlng Of Fou,,A
south vii iH n very short ~. :"
best destroy the utility Of ~ - y
eHt location near Yesief ana 80. ~
aY south In addition 10 a. !.
present quarters are ur.e.s.. y
Another objection Is Inc b, .'...'I.
Of a saloon on the floor shoss
The board has been luyeslle....
On nc outside of IL own se.a.t
but has not yet found a llkels sss.
IN the new Trustee buildinv -.
Ing on ffefontaine Place. are =.
able quarters that can be sses y.
but the rent asked Ia t5zg =,
month. and IN the building an ~ ~
as south. spoken Of ~ the Co.'S
Llth0graphlng 4 Printing buils..a
Is a long storero0m that can u "
for $50 per month The i.,s..
place II not favored The T,s ~
building rooms are a. the eors.e. J,
frefoniaina Place and Waahsna,-
st ~
A. an alternative the eomm.ss...
points out that there IL - !.
city ground AZ the corner Of -.
Way and prefontaine Place 80.
would answer admirably Tor ! ~ 4.
70 build On The ground 4 -
the city got when II oondomsaS =.
Pref0niaine Place. bat II -
known II il can be utilized d. -
a purpose. seeing Il vas talss y.
street purposes.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-01-28
MI ERl T

usms
s'sin - ath psas iahas asFT sasg TERESA
a. 49, -
lasiM IN Efh. nsag i4ns 3 CASH
A. lna
tsiH ~ fsfaf usaf Ia3aHs sspssssnsafs
Haif isfHss
4 ~ -
Faf = fem NaFH fMatff Ua aiet near
Aadieun. isfeit
aEnHffT REALTY 90.
SGD 20 saa Fafa HA - -
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-01-28

a aa0d haaiaass iai fas $40 fzM earh.
ifasaHfa tive fsafH E#sH fag 8 nasn win
email u'eanai improvements in frIsi -. ~
/ ffa1H far uUf 900 raH faHtia your HaHnff
nfsf fesE re caft aiaf q y
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-01-28

GOOD HOME STOP RENTING
ftsn VIII buy o. rnHd cottage. In Euui
location. nrar car ilnc5 Nuud view only
500 cash. balance monfhM payments
WGNRfFIp NftNs
H.4sHss HaI Gilman fIH.Har
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-01-28
GOOD SAMARITAN ACT
VERY CRUELTY REWARDED

An unusual case Of lngrzsitaa<
vas reported 60 the police iodss y
James Campbell. vho lives ~
miles north OF Ravenn4 Pan
Campbell say that last rctl b
took a man. who seemed hizhly n
spectacle and well dressed. 70 N
home 20 do some soEs fer -.
Just how long the man WORKED ~
him he dtd not tell the V.osic< hz'
from his report probably 0nly Nes
enough % get a thorough sc1az1t
ance with Campbeii's elo'he< ~
personal belongings Al lezsi. ~
employe walked away from ~
house some time Saturday asxhl
with the best part Of canposl'
wardrobe and his revolver. ~
thief Ia described as being 3 yeA's
old.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-01-28
SOCIETY NOTICES,

"a paneinH guefsatss.i Z private
81 tssseha haesebse NsWple. tih
al ant Pine trsseha every tAf
~ ana sssHius GLASSES Thursdays
i ,sashsr. I. tsfs MAIN al rtgt stsssas
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-01-28
SUFFERING ON
VALDEZ TRAIL

The steamer Santa clara. u the
Narihwoaiafn Steamship Co. nf.
rived from valdez last night with
400 tons Of copper Gre f0r the Toe
coma ameiter Tier passenger iisi
consisted II No nrafseinnH and iva
SECOND class
several ~ tho passengers who
muahed out over the trsil from
Fairbanks bring reports of terrible
suffering along the trail Several
parties were reported 10 have been
picked up on the trail ana taken
10 Fairbanks nearly dead from OK
puRufe
The santa clara IL due 10 sail
for the north about the first Of
February
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-01-28
SOLD LIQUOR AFrIs Houss

W q. Wilson. one ~ The 30.
prietors Of The Inn saloon. rs
Union ~. was arrested At ~ tka
morning b. officer Byen and Seq
Bryant for violating the l urio<i
closing ordinance. Wilson. xhs !
81 81 policeman. Il an old offeb6a
II the saloon ordinAnee. kzsi1e
been arrested several times CO ~
same charge The Last time he ~
poarcd before Police Judge Gord<a
be Was threatened with a isil -
fence for a repetition a bis offsns.
Wilson was released on ties han.
] y Neabltt. a laborcr. sss r.
rested with him as 3 uilnezs and
released on tz5 bail
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-01-28

g. 900 Terms. eih ave North. near Mcr
Ger. tQsts0 t-room house A Eooi
HuN A. 81 ono
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-01-28
RloreRs' wRlr DEslEO.

Judge Hanford this morning q
MED the writ Of hsbeas ccrpas q
John Christensen and = W, AHaE
son. sentenced AZ Nome IN AaEnA
1905. to three years imprisnnmasi
at McNellis Island. fer assisting a
riot near Nome.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-01-28
INVEsTMFNTs.

cifEAr loia 600 teei long. on TAX
washington ard car lire. runninE g duep
watef. only tN % tieei terms s -
MONTH tho new canal will make 4nfnl
worth thousands See tsiiman'n Haifnni Ell
to-day M Times nock. before theg ~ AL
snid out
See 2 y. TOftMA q co about dixidaui
paKluH Investments Some riv a. hiFh 81
81 pee cent A iaooaH a Euarantee fund
msnt Herald rttEk for six months Offcrs
aie Peoples Bank bids corner md ave. aud
Pike. Seattle Wash lesna Ind. AIS IT
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-01-28
TO GIVE cANTATA "RurH'

wednesday might the fFss
bvterian choral society WI
the Cantaia Ruth IN The ana'
~ the church. There WI p
tina chorus and the cast q
tess Nil be az follows Jess -
Il ~ poardman: Ruth. h'@ =.
bot Naomi Mrs -. W sssS 80.
nhan. Mrs A. a. Jones, llIs' 49,, -
er Mrs c. w. kimhai'i 49,.
Maiden. Mrs. r. II Glllen; -.
itIsh Woman. Miss Mary q -.
Messenger ana Assistant is'ss
Mr. u. 4. Snyder.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-01-28
psoNe voue WANT 40

FHF2fNa " FHFftNf -
70 The star Maiu tebei int
ilsS rhe star VIII call ana coi
ieet the bill. and will send to
you the answers 10 yeur Al when
addressed care The star
RATES ron CLASSIFIED
ACCOMPLISHMENTS (heip
Wanted. Iest and Feand, Foe
Rsnt, For sale, ete.l One Cent =
Wsfd.
SITUATION WANTED ADS.
Is Wards Three Times Cor 3
Gents.
seven words or fractions Of
wosda 60 the line, cash In adj
Vance when charged to ae-
count actual number % lines as
- Wnl be counted Minimum
hiil Tor an sad rs cents Hat
lard Want Al. AEency. n IL
Mullen, SCI ballard Az. OPP
city Hail
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-27
AROUND THE CITY

They were at table in a cafe. waiting
for their order to be filled. And while
they waited they worried a problem be-
tween them.
Well. l tell you. up and down. I con-
slider myself as good as any woman on
earth"
We'll. I don't then. I see my betters
every time 1 go out. and | don't have to
go far either"
Then you ought to be ashamed to own
IT. Aren't We all made out of the same
flesh and blood?
Certainly not. Some people have healthy
flesh and blood and some haven't
Huh. l suppose you'll admit. won't you,
that the Bible says are all created
equal?"
But don't live so. Some progress
and some deteriorate"
Look here. Don't you consider your
self as good any of these society women
In Washington, even IL you haven't got the
money to make show?"
Il may be better or 1 may be worse. The
society. women who use their advantages
to travel and study are my superiors in
education-if that lunch doesn't come soon
well be late for the matinee Those who
sing we'll are my superiors in voice. Those
who are handsome my superiors in
face and figure. Those who are spiritually
good are my superiors in soul. Those
who"
''Oh. you make me tired, My mother
was as good woman as ever lived"
I'VE are not talking about our mothers :"
We'll. it's just the same.
1T isn't. My mother was a married
woman with houseful of children, and
I'm an old maid"
Thank goodness, I'm noti''
I'D put OF my Dragging IL I was in
your place until / got myself good and
married."
You hateful thing. you, II it wasn't
81 kfntxA
right off-say, the woman at that table
came in after we did. and she's been served
already. Why, you ask any woman. and
she'll let you know pretty quick that she's
''Of course. she will. The habits epi-
demic-boasting of superiority we don't
naturally possess and make no effort to
attain. Well. it's good thing you've
The waiter set down the tray with smil-
ing obsequiousness. and
The problem was at rest.
Two well-dressed young men stood close
together outside a pawn shop. One of them
slipped diamond ring from his finger and
handed II to the other.
Here. get twenty. thirty-any old thing
on it, Only. let me have the ticket"
They may have been a couple of horrid
young fellows making ready for the mys-
terious high-Jinks that man calls blow
Then again. Damon may have been pre-
senting his last asset to friend Pythias.
You can't always tell
Look at the brownie. will you."
The girl with the bloomy cheeks nudeed
the person she was gong to church with
And the person looked. But 1t wasn't a
sure enough brownie.
1t was just a nice. big. fat blonde clean
shaver man enjoying his Sunday walk in
a chocolate-colored business suit and a
full dress high beaver hat
h..
Every man and woman in the crowd
that passed a certain point of Pennsyf-
vania avenue yesterday afternoon had a
look OF sympathy for a man going toward
the treasury. To be exact. he was only
the half of man.. for some misfortune
lad deprived him of both legs and he had
made the best OF what was left Of himself
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-27


dollar contributions and turned over to
the lodges to which the contributors belong.
The prizes will be determined on a per-
centage basis. so that the smaller lodges
will not carry handicap as compared with
the larger ones.
mittee and inviting the active cooperation
of the Masons of the city has been sent
to the master of every lodge in the city
and will be read at the stated communica-
tons this week and next week. So inter-
ested are the masters in the work that
they have consented to act members
OF the Moses committee.
Members Of COMMITTEES.
The committee in addition to Mr.. Moses,
its chairman, and Mr.. Louis A Dent, it's
vice chairman, is made up of the following
gentlemen, the worshipful masters of 1907
as above stated: H. D. Easterbrook. Fed
eral No. 1; Harry Wilson, Columbia No 3;
John Scrivener. Naval No. 4: Lem Towers
jr. Potomac No. 3; Charles Walsh, Leb-
anon No. Z; William McNeir, the New Jeru-
salem No. 8; Harry G. Kimball. Hiram No
10; Allen Bussius, st. Johns No. IL; La
fayette Leaman, National No. II: Dean
Swift. Washington Centennial No. IA; Ar
thur l.. Bryant, Benz. B. French No. 10;
George w. Baumann. Dawson No. 10: F. R.
land. Acacia No. 10: Hart Momsen. Lafay-
cite No. 80; j. H. Hoffacker. Hope No. 20;
Walter B. Fry. Anacostia No. 81: D. F.
Dumberth. George c. Whiting No. 22: Jacob
Jones. Stansbury No. "a; Adam Schneider
Arminius No. %: w. H. Landvoigt. Osiris
No %; Ralph w. Bowen. Myron NJ Par
ker No: %; r. A. Crenshaw. hing David
No. 2S; Charles E. Thatcher, Takoma No
20; Fred ]. Heider. William r. Singleton
No. 80; Charles Scherer, King Solomon No
81. and the following gentlemen, who, with
the chairman and vice chairman. consti-
tIrtl INIT e
committee: Walter A. Brown. Ralph W.
Lee, Frederick C. Stevens. r. A. Chester
Gustave Meyers, w. E. Miller. H.. c. c.
Stiles, Louis P. Darrell, Roe Fulkerson, S.
W. StnemetZ and W. S. CorbY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-27
EXCURSIONS, ETC.

GREAT FALLS OF THE POTOMAC. DO NOT FAIL
TO Visit. Equal In beauty to Niagara. Magni6ceat
scenery Huge ellis. Great gorge and rnplds. 50.
cure your excursion dates for next season. e5c.
round trip. Take q. F.& o.DR.R. cars at seth 4 u.
1l-H
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-27
HONORED BY THE GAR
AMBASSADOR MEYER RECEIVES
RUSSIAN DECORATION.

ST. PETERSBURG, January 26-Ambas-
sador Meyer was received by Emperor
Nicholas in special audience this afternoon,
and presented his letters of recall. Secre-
tary Bliss assumed the direction of the
American embassy as charge daffaires ad
Interim At the conclusion Of the audi
ence which lasted half an hour and was
marked by great cordially, the emperor,
Mr.. Meyers services as ambassador hay
ing terminated with the presentation Of his
letters OF recall. personally conferred on
him the Grand Gordon of the Alexander
Nevsk Order. The emperor expressed re-
gret at his departure and cordial wishes for
his welfare and asking him to tansmit
greetings to President Roosevelt
The Order of Alexander Nevskl is one of
the highest in Russia, and was founded by
Empress Catherine ii. The insignia con-
s!sts OF broad scarlet ribbon worn across
the breast and fastening at the hin with a
)eweled cross and a large silver, enameled
star worn on the left breast.
Special Mark of Favor.
MIR. Meyers audience was attended by all
th" state ceremony Of the Russian court.
As special mark of favor he was met In
the imperial pavilion OF the railroad sta
tion at st. Petersburg by Prince Dolsou-
roKi. grand marshal of the court: Count
Hondrimok and Baron KorfY, respectively
mrs. ana second grand masters Of the cere-
monies. and Baron Ramsay. first gentleman
OF the bed chamber, who accompanied him
10 Tsarskoe-Selo and back to ST. Peters
burg. HIS matestys private train was pro
Nided for the trio.
Al the Tsarskoe-Selo station Mr.. Meyer
entered a gilded state coach drawn by four
white horses, with liveried outrlders and an
escort or the emperor's Own Cossacks. and
Was driven TO the palace in solitary state
foil
y, ate coaches.
IA, was n II at the palace by the Princess
fihtzlt, grant mistress of the court and
Count SEnk"i dorff. marshal of the court
and was conducted Immediately into the
presence o! the emperor. After the presen-
tation or lis letters of recall the emperor
and The impress engaged Mr.. Meyer in
Informal conversation, expressing their re-
gset AT his ucpartrre.
NJ. Meyer will leave st. Petersburg Jan
uary ~ AID Will attend the fancy dress ball
to be given by Ambassador and Mrs. Tow
er in Berlin nj xt month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-27
MASONIC FAIR OF 1907
THOSE IN CHARGE PROVIDE FOR
THREE PRIZES.
Circular Letter Outlining Plans and
Inviting OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
tee on Cash Contributions.

Mr.. Arthur c.. Moses Is the chairman Of
the committee on cash contributions for
the Masonic fair of 1907. and he has out
lined plan of action which he hopes will
add several thousand dollars to the new
temple building fund. There are more than
5000 Masons in the city. and 1t is Mr..
Moses purpose to see what can be done to
secure contribution of dollar from
each of them. In order that interest In
the work may be stimulated the committee
has arranged to offer three prizes to the
lodges making the best showing The first
prize. a silver loving cup worth $l25, has
already been purchased, and is on exhibit
ton in a show window on F street. Ma
sonic temple stock will be issued for these