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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-14
FOREIGN MISSIONS
TO HELP : CONGO =
appeal to President and to king
Edward on Behalf of
Natives.
SAYS WRONGS CONTINUE.
----
Ask Action in Name of Twenty
Million Christian Men and
Women.
SAYS WRONGS CONTINUE

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, January 13.-At
a meeting of the conference of the For
efgn Mission Boards of the United States
and Canada, held in this city on Satur-
day. 1t was unanimously agreed to for
ward to President Roosevelt. the United
States Senate. and Kint Edward an ap-
peal on behalf OF t5es isys icken people OF
the Congo Free State. The appeal says:
ITO the President, the Senate OF the
United States, and to His Majesty,
King Edward VII:
THE conference of the Foreign Mission
Boards of the United States and the Do
minion of Canada would most respectfully
and earnestly bring to you an appeal on
behalf of the stricken people of the
Congo Free State We do this in the
name of forty missionary organizations.
whose work Is prosecuted in all sections
of the world. and we are persuaded that
the petition interprets faithfully the sem
timent of their constituency OF upwards
of twenty millions of Christian men and
women. We are not forgetful that recog-
milton has been given by both govern
ments to international duty In relation
to this unhappy people. 1t is a source
OF keen satisfaction to us that our, govern
ments are united in leadership in work
SO closely affecting international honor.
But we are reminded by the recurrence
of our annual meeting that weeks and
months are passing by while the heavy
burden of wrong continues to rest with
crushing weight upon the Congo people,
and we recognize with profound regret
that the first definite step toward just
international action has not yet been
taken.
After King Leopold.
eve would earnestly urge that no de-
vice of the ruler of the Congo state
whether of wholesale aspersion OF motive
or of evasion of accountability through
promotion OF transfer of territory to
royernment of which he Is himself the
head. shall be allowed to cloud the issue
of international responsibility for imme-
diate ascertainmept of conditions and cor
rection of wrongs. The issue. as you are
we'll aware, Is not of motive but OF fact,
and the duty of guardianship binding the
powers to protection Of the people OF
the territory of the Congo basin is inde-
pendent of political relations. Moreover,
we would respectfully urge our conviction
that If the King is a trustee. he cannot
transfer his trust, except by international
sanction. II the converting Of an Inter-
national conference was important In the
opening Of the Congo territory, 1t would
seem that conference for review OF the
issue in all it's phases is Indispensable for
wise, and Just dealing now.
TN the-na of humanity. of interna-
tionai Justice, of regard for the primal
rights of man, we would ask that you
will use the full power reposed in gov
ernments by the supreme ruler In the In
terest of an immediate discharge by the
nations of their responsibility of guard
ianship over the remnant of the humble
people who a generation ago, without
choice OF their own, We're brought out
Of l,aiy ico1ut
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-10
COURSE OF LECTURES
PLANS OF BAR ASSOCIATION OF
THE DISTRICT.

A program said to be of much merit and
which 1t is believed will prove not only
prontable to the members of the Bar Asso-
clatlon and their friends but of general in
terest has been prepared by the committee
OF that organization which is known as the
committee on lectures and entertainments
IL Is intended during the present season to
nave at proper intervals a course of lee
lures on topics that are semi-legal in their
nature, but which will at the same time
neither be technical in character nor in
treatment.
AS conclusion of the program which the
committee has in mind it is proposed at the
emu OF the season to wind up what may be
called the social activities of the associa-
ton by banquet. 1t is expected that in
addition to the profit and pleasure which
the members of the association will derive
from hearing topics of pertinent character
discussed by men of eminent ability the &C.
casions will also bring the members to-
gether socially and increase the personal
acquaintance.
By Justice Gould.
Several weeks ago lecture was delivered
under the auspices of the association by
Justice Hagner, retired, who gave an &C
count of the career and character of WILL
lam Cranch. who served many years on the
pehSH VI Tie bistflct court, ana VINO was
identified with so much of the past life of
the community. Arrangements have now
been made by the committee for a lecture
by Justice Gould. Some date in the near fu-
ture is to be chosen and the place will be
the hall of George Washington University
The theme selected by Justice Gould is
the life and career of Luther Martin, one
of the eminent men of the Maryland bar
anu for nearly thirty years. the attorney
general of that state. He represented Mary
land in the convention that framed the Con-
stitution of the United States, and such
were his eminent services to the public that
in his later years the Legislature Of Mary
land passed an act fixing a license fee of
s. on each lawyer In the state, the proceeds
Of which were for Martins benefit.
The committee on lectures and entertain
ments consists of the following: John B.
Larner, chairman; oercival NJ. Brown Wal
ter c. Clephane. Clarence r. Wilson, A. A.
Hoehling, jr., Arthur Peter and Benjamin
S. Minor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-10
Holland Budget Rejected.

THE HAGUE, February 9.-After a long
debate today the budget presented by the
minister Of war. General Staal, was rejected
by the first chamber of the states general
because of the abolition by the minister os
the long-service term for the militia. The
change is considered by the opponents of
the government as fatal to the efficiency OF
the army and dangerous to the tranquility
Of the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-10
Fracture Of Cheek-Bone.

Clarence Jarrett, thirty-seven years Of
age, whose home is at Brookland, was a
patient at the Emergency Hospital last
night. He called about 10 o'clock and COM
planned that he was suffering from an in
jury to his jaw. The hurt. he stated. was
inflicted with bottle used by a soldier
Jarrett said he was at the corner of 7th
street and Pennsylvania avenue when he
received the injury, but he was unable to
tell the name of the soldier who struck
him. The surgeons found that he had sus-
tanned fracture of his left cheek bone
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-10
BANQUET AND REUNION.
Plans of the Society, 7th Army
Corps

At a special meeting of the officers OF
the Society of the 7th Army Corps, Spanish
American War, held at the Army and Navy
Club last evening, it was decided to hold
the annual banquet and reunion OF the
organization at the New Willard Hotel
Tuesday evening. April 80 next The Of
ficers who attended the meeting were Col.
William P. Durbin, president of the society;
Gen. Andrew s. Burt. secretary. and Capt.
Robert E. L. Niche. treasurer Others
present were Gen. o. E. Wood, u. 8. A. re-
tired; Mai. Eben Swift, U. s. A., retired,
and Capt. Calfe.
According to those who are preparing the
plans for the annual banquet and reunion
the affair will be an elaborate and eventful
one. Many prominent army officials VIII
be invited a number of whom will be called
upon to speak. There are more than sixty
members Of the corps in Washington. and
nearly 10000 are scattered throughout the
country. 1t is, expected that nearly 800
members will attend the reunion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-10
Marine Held for Murder.

BOSTON, Mass, February 9.-Private
Edward s. Lang of the United States Ma
rine Corps was held without bail today for
the United States grand jury on the charge
of numbering Corporal John ]. Quinn at
Guantanamo. November Is, 1906 Lang
formerly lived in New York. Lang was
brought here today on the United States
supply ship Celtic. The tragedy is said to
be the result of quarrel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-10
STRUCK BY ENGINE.
Switchman at Railroad Yard Sustains
Severe Injuries.

Harry Morrison, twenty-five years of
age, employed as switchman in the yard
Of the Baltimore and Ohio depot, was struck
by engine 2124 yesterday afternoon and Sc
riously injured. His right foot and the
lower part of the leg were so badly mashed
that his foot had to be amputated, the
operation being performed at the Casualty
Hospital. Morrison resides at 228 18th
street southeast. While at work yesterday
he threw a switch to change the course
OF an engine, and while standing at the
switch another engine struck him. The
ambulance was summoned and the injured
man was removed to the hospital 1t was
stated last night that he had lost a con-
siderable quantity of blood and that he was
in serious condition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-10
Slain Before Altar.

WARSAW, Russian Poland, February g.
At Slavkoff, in the province Of Kielce,
band of terrorists today forced two work.
men to enter church and then ordered
them to kneel before the altar. While the
men were in this position they were bound
by the terrorists and then shot dead. The
terrorsts escaped. 1t Is believed that the
two victims were suspected of betraying
party secrets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-10
Alarm Of Fire.

An alarm was turned in from box 412
last night shortly after 10 o'clock because
of slight fire in a frame structure be-
longing to Drake & Stratton. contractors,
at Maryland avenue and 9Th street south
west. 1t is supposed that the fire was
caused by sparks from the boiler room.
The blaze was extinguished before any
damage had been caused.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-10
Work of columbia Turn verein.

At meeting of the Columbia Turn Verein
of Washington last evening at 7th and L
streets large number of the members were
present and discussed the work Of the or
ganization. The latter has assumed its
usual winter activity. The popular practi-
cal exercises are being held two or three
evenings each week at the hall. The junior
and senior classes are meeting every Tues
day and Friday evening and a young ladies'
class is being formed. The classes are in
structed by Carl Duehring.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-10
Attacked Bank Messenger.

NEW YORK. February "a reckless at
tempt at highway robbery was made on
crowded Harlem street today, when a man
who later described himself as Wolf Parker,
a clerk, twenty-four years of age, knocked
down a bank messenger and secured pos
session Of a satchel containing $4,000 in
currency. The robber was captured by the
crowd after chase of two blocks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-10
NEW YEAR OF CHINESE
LOCAL CELESTIALS MAKE PLANS
FOR NEXT WEDNESDAY.
All Go Visiting-Arrange to Pay
Debts and Forgive Enemies
General Holiday.

All the natives of China who are residents
of this city are preparing to make merry
next Wednesday. the occasion being the
Chinese New Year day, or the beginning
of the year 33. the year being de-
termined according to the reign of
the emperor. chinatown will present
the same festive appearance this year as on
former similar occasions. The celebration
this year will contain no particularly in
teresting features. 1t is the aim of all the
the Cinnamon to settle their debts and to
forgive their fellow-countrymsn for any
wrongs they may have done during the
year. and when such things have been done
they will feel that they may go to the
joss house and worship with a clear con-
science.
Tuesday at midnight, it is safe to pre-
dict, there will not be a Chinaman in this
city who owes a dollar or who feels that
he harbors i'll feeling toward another. Those
who have been enemies during the twelve
months will meet on equal terms, and each
will shake his own hands with as much
outward sign of happiness as would an
At some of the Chinese merchandise stores
the proprieters are already being kept busy
making out bills and writing receipts, for
they know that the delinQuentS are certain
to appear before the dawn of New Year
morning. Visiting cards or red paper con-
tanning the name and business of the Chi
namen have already been received by most
of the local celeStials the more prosperous
ones receiving theirs from China, while
Chinese printers in New York or San Fran
cisco
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-10
Alleged Game Of Crap.

Sergt Conlon. Detective yermillion and
Policemen O'Dea and schriyen of the sixth
precinct paid call at the house OF Arthur
Coleman. colored, $40 Horns court. last
night. Had arthur been alone the callers
would not have disturbed him, but, it Is
charged. he was entertaining four friends
at game of crap. and. the policemen. ar
rested him. His friends were notified to
appear in court tomorrow to give evidence
against Arthur.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-10
Prof. c. E. Garman Dead.

AMHERST, Mass, February 9-Prof
Charles e. Garman of Amherst College
died at his home here today after an ILL
ness Of about three weeks. He was pro-
lessor Of moral philosophy and metaphysics.
and had been connected with the college
since $780, He was fifty-seven years old.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-10
Oberlin Alumni Meets.

BOSTON, February 9.-The New England
Association of the Oberlin College Alumni
met in this city today and had as it's guests
Henry Churchill King, president of Oberlin,
and his assistant, Charles Williams. Presi-
dent King delivered lecture on Historic
Oberlin.'' =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-10
Countess cadogan Dead.

LONDON, February 9.-The dea tn is an
nounced of Countess Cadogan, who was
Lady Beatrix Jane Craven. fourth daughter
of the second Earl of Craven.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-10
DIED.

BARRY. On Thursday. February Z 1907. at Prosi.
dence Hospital, Miss JOHANNA JOSEPHINE
BARRY
Funeral from her late residence 124 r street
northwest, Monday, February IL, at $50 q. In:
thence TO st. Aloysus Church at am. where
requiem mass will he said Tor the repose of her
soul. Friends invited 10 attend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-10
Extension Tables Reduced.

$3.50 Solid Oak Exten- o. Or
sion Table. heavy fluted .6.3.O5
legs; reduced to.........
S11.75 CHARTERED Oak Extension
Table, highly polished 40 -.
top. heavy, carved Do.
legs; reduced to........ %Os@ "
5000 Pedestal Extension T: lie, of
+, tered OAK oak; reduced SASS
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Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-08
De LONGPRE WILL BE
HOST AT HOLLYWOOD

If the Shriners do not enjoy them
selves at Hollywood today it will not
be Paul de Longpre's fault. The De
Longpre home and art gallery, as well
as the beautiful grounds which sur
round it, are to be thrown open to the
visitors There will be flowers for the
women, picked from the world famous
garden, a chance to see Mr.. de
Longpre's famous paintings. zem zem
and refreshments suitable for all
occasions and all classes Of people and
a general good time.
Among other things Mr.. de Longpre
will present every visitor with copy
of Bedouin's March, a recent COM
position of the artist-composer, and
one which musicians declare to be De
Longpre's masterpiece.
Ten thousand invitations have been
issued and there will be entertainment
for ALL The citizens have assisted Mr..
de Longpre in preparing for the event
and will join in welcoming the visitors.
The beautiful little suburb, which
nestles at the foot of the mountains,
will be decorated for the occasion.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-08
TOLD
To co AHEAD
WITH REPORT
Dockweiler to Praise
Owens Aqueduct
counciImen in Conference with Mayor
Decide to Appropriate $325o to
Pay for Various Special
Services

Mayor Harper and the city council
Yesterday announced after a conference
in the mayors Office that Henry Dock
weller, the expert engineer, would be
authorized to go ahead at once finish
ing the report for which purpose he ac-
companied the city officials on the re-
cent trip of inspection UP and down the
Owens river valley.
The sum of $3250 will be set aside for
Mr.. Dockweiler's report, his expenses on
the trip, this data and for the final re-
port, including his services. OF this
$3.50 is for expenses, which Will include
private tests and measurements.
The principal object of the meeting
was to decide on the amount Of remune-
ration that shall be allowed the San
Francisco engineer for his work on the
project. He once served Los Angeles
as city engineer
Those who attended the conference
yesterday believe from Mr.. Dockweiler' s
comments on the trip that his report
will be of great help In spreading infor-
nation about the gigantic project, its
benefits, feasibility and absolute neces-
city for the future growth of Los An
geles.
They believe the investment will be a
good one, especially as the special bond
election is only five weeks off. 8
Mr.. Dockweiler is now engaged in
similar work for the city of San Fran
cisco and is familiar with the problem
of water supply for California cities.
The only councilmanic absentees at
the meeting yesterday were Messrs.
Clanpitt and Yonkin.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-08
Society
To soIemnize Pretty Ceremony


A pretty ceremony will be solemnized
tonight at $50 o'clock in st. Paul's pro-
cathedral, when Miss Annabel owen be"
comes the bride of Harold S. Gay OF
| Redlands. 8 -
DIR. j. J.sWilxins will perform the
ceremony and Miss Editha Marchand
will sing q solo, 20 Perfect Love-" The
popular wedding marches will be played
by the church organist.
Miss Owen will wear a beautiful i'm
ported gown of hand embroidered white
net with a veil which will be fastened
with a wreath of orange blossoms and
she will carry a shower of white roses.
The maid of honor, Miss Ethel Gay, will
be becomingly gowned in pale green
chiffon and she will carry shower
bouquet of pink roses. Leslie Gay will
be best man and little JEANNE Cay
daintily gowned in white, will carry the
ring in an Easter lily. Estelle May
Johnson, who will serve as flower girl,
will wear pretty white dress.
The church will be decorated in a
color scheme of green and white, car
ried outtwith Easter lilies, ferns, palms
and potted plants.
After the service an informal recep-
tion will be held at the home of the
BRIDES parents, Mr.. and Mrs. T. r.
Owen, 1872 South Hope street, and the
whole house will be abloom with roses.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gay will sail for Homo
lulu May IL, and will be at home at 1872
South Hope street after September 1.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-08
vORAC|OUS QUAIL
MAR PARK PLANS
BIRDS DEV0UR -FOUR ACRES OF
SWEET PEAS
Park Superintendent Morley Must Get
Some Material for Floral Bas-
ket Parade Float from
Florists

Shortage of sweet peas worries the
park department in it's preparations to
furnish beautiful floral float for FRI
day mornings parade.
In South park where four acres were
planted to sweet peas, a covey of quail
long lived in contentment pets of
everybody.
Some weeks ago the young quail, of
which many blessed the park, devel-
oped voracious appetite for peas, and
before the department realized 1t the
four acres were practically eaten up.
Not until a few days ago, when ac-
tive plans were made for float, did
Superintendent John Morley and his
aide, Chief Gardener Gowans OF East
lake park, realize that the quail had
spoiled their plans, in measure.
Arrangements were soon made to
trade flowers of which the parks have
an abundance for sweet peas, and the
shortage will be supplied before Fri
day morning. Private gardens, nur-
series and florists will help in the
emergency.
The department design will, it is I'M
derstood, be huge flower basket.
1t is believed that nasturtiums, car
nations, sweet peas, martgolds and
roses will form the principal materials
for the basket on wheels.
Gardener Gowaps, who raises most
of the nursery and propagated stock
for all the parks at Eastlake in quar-
ters far too small, has selected his best
men to aid in fashioning the basket
which will be a prize winner.
The park commissioners will also fiji
out an automobile, it is probable, with
flowers from the parks to push along
the good work and ride in the auto
division.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-08
WoMEN'S CLUBS
Nominate Officers

The members of the Friday Morning
club have cast their first ballot for Of
ficers and Mrs. Shelley Tolhurst's name
is the only one appearing for president
Mrs. Tolhurst has consented to serve il
it is the unanimous wish of the club
members. Others nominated were Mrs
John r. Haynes and Mrs. B. Baruch,
first vice president; Miss Laura Smith
and Mrs. Ella Enderlein, corresponding
secretary; Mrs. e. r. Bradley, record
ing secretary; Mrs. N. K. Potter, treas
urer; DR.. Dorothea Moore, Mrs Mary
Porter Haynes, Mrs. Mary Strohm, Mrs.
Julia Kaufman, Mrs. George .Wadleigh,
Mrs. ]. B. Lippincott, Mrs. w. A.
Spalding, Mrs. H. r. Boynton, Mrs.
Jesse Waterman, Mrs. Berthold Baruch,
Miss Mary L. Jones and Miss Florence
Moore, directors.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-08
CIVIC COMMITTEES
ORGANIZE TO CARRY
ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN

The recently appointed civic com
mittee for the Owens bonds campaign
named by the chamber of commerce
Municipal league and Merchants ant
Manufacturers association has per-
fected organization with Perry Weidne!
as chairman and Meyer Lissner as Sec
retary.
The presidents of the three bodies
named will be ex-officio members of the
committee these being William D
Stephens of the chamber, J. M
Schneider of the Merchants association
and j. o. Koepfii of the league.
Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock a
number of important matters will be
discussed in regard to the campaign for
the special bond election on June IL.
All interests are working, though
Fiesta week has caused temporary lull
in all-around preparations.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-08
FIESTA DELAYS
STRIKE ACTION
Unions Assert Theys Are Growing
Stronger in Membership-As-
sociat.on Prepared if the
Strike Grows

There was no change in the strike
situation yesterday and it is probable
no definite action fwill be taken by
either side until the close of Fiesta.
Meetings of the striking teamsters are
of nightly occurrence, while the execu-
tive committee of the Draymen's asso-
citation also assemble each day to lay
plans for the coming fight.
OF the twenty-nine unions affiliated
with the teamsters more than one
half are said to have voted on the sub
ject of a sympathetic stripe. Just
what the results were could not be
learned, but it is understood that the
majority of the voters were in favor
of giving the strikers all the aid pos
sible In many instances 1T was in
sisted that all possible efforts be made
to settle the strike by peaceful means,
but that if these failed and 1t was
found necessary to call general
strike that nearly every union would
answer.
, With this in mind union men are do
ing all in their power to bring into the
unions all those who UP to this time
have stayed out. 1t is claimed that
more than forty walters who have
been non-union men have placed ap-
plications for admission with the sec
retary of the Walters union, and that
the membership of the Laundry Work
ers has also been greatly increased.
1t was stated at labor headquarters
yesterday that members of the Dray-
mems association had threatened to
have an injunction forbidding pickets
from molesting teamsters issued, but
the draymen insisted that nothing of
this nature was contemplated.
Meetings of the committee appointed
by the miscellaneous council Friday
night will be held each night this week
until it is possible for it's members to
report the sentiment of all the union
men in the city on the sympathetic
strike proposition.