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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-13
FOR AND AGAINST.
Opinions on Roller Skating on Side
walks Differ Widely.

So numerous have been the complaints
against the practice of children skating on
the sidewalks, the Commissioners have de-
cded to give a public hearing. The date
for the hearing has not been fixed. but 1T
is said that 1t will be held the latter part
of next week.
While many persons have written lengthy
letters to the Commissioners protesting
against the practice, number have writ
ten upholding it and declaring that it would
bs unjust to prohibit them from using the
sidewalks for skating purposes.
Warner E. Lester, attorney with offices
in the Columbian building, has forwarded
to the Commissioners a petition protesting
against any proposed regulation prohibiting
skating on the sidewalks. His petition is.
as follows:
Permit me few words in behalf of the
children of this city and against the pro-
posed regulation prohibiting roller skating
on sidewalks. Roller skating is one of the
most healthy forms of exercise in which
children indulge: it is one of the most eff
fective, for many children adopt it when
they have no playmates. School children,
confined all day, use this method of going
to and coming from school. a method which
fills their lungs with fresh air, which the
mere walking would never do.
IF the children are prohibited from
skating on the. sidewalks many of them
will use the streets. and almost certainly
many more accidents will result to children
than have ever occurred by reason of them
using skates on the sidewalks Many other
children will not be permitted to use roller
skates at all and will thus be deprived of
this form of exercise.
Skating on the sidewalks by children
is but little. If any. more dangerous than
their running on the sidewalks. The &C
cidents few and far between, certainly
not of sufficient Importance TO call for leg
islation in the form of a regulation on the
subject.
1.-The health of our children, who in all
conscience have few enough places TO play.
is of much Importance to the c--lmunity
as the prevention of the few accidents oc-
curing by reason of the use of roller
skates on the sidewalks, and when it is
considered that many more accidents will
almost certainly result to children If they
can only skate in the streets 1t would
seem that such a regulation would be pro-
ductive of more harm than good"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-13

there were also vocal solos by Mrs. A.
Walker and Bonnie Wheatley.
DIR. Sutherin acted as installing officer
for' the Woodmen. Judge E. p. Seeds of
the War Department. delivered an address
woodcraft and after the ceremonies
there was an informal reception, during
which refreshments were served.
The official STATS of the two camps as
installed for the ensuing year are as fol-
lows:
Carnation Camp. No. 2637. Royal Neigh
bors of America-Past oracle Mrs. jose
phine Webb; oracle. us William McCaf-
frey; vice oracle. Mrs. Nora ID. Tenner;
chancellor. Mrs Mamie Wheatley; record
err, Mrs. Julia N. F.. Rhodes; receiver, Mrs.
Katherine N. Ayler; marshal Miss Ella
Cross; inner sentinel Mrs. Lizzie l.. Flood !;
outer sentinel, Mrs. Anna c. Pigott; man
ager, Mrs. Vermillion: physicians DR.. j.
w. Sutherin and DR.. William H. Wagner.
A r. Talbot Camp No. 1912. Modern
Woodmen of America-Past consul. Willis
L. Hall; consul, H. II. Willard; adviser,
B. c. Wheeler; banker. ]. H. Durand;
clerk. Henry Nolan; escort. Joseph Kutt-
ner; Waterman. John H. Reese: sentry.
E. ]. Lancaster; managers. Fred Kahler.
E. NJ. Lyons and j. X. Duncan; chief for
ester, John F. Cassidy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-13
PLAN A CELEBRATION.
Confederate Veterans and Daughters
to Honor Lee

Arrangements have been made for cele-
bra ton of the one hundredth anniversary
of the birth of Gen. Robert E. Lee through
the medium of a memorial service next
Saturday evening in the ball room of the
New Willard Hotel. The celebration will
be under the direction of the Confederate
Veterans Association. Camp No. Ill CO.
operating with the Daughters of the Con-
federacy. 1t is stated that President Roose-
welt has promised the committee a letter
dealing with the civil, domestic and mill
tary character of the great confederate
commander.
Senators Culberson of Texas and Berry
of Arkansas will deliver addresses. During
the exercises the annual award of crosses
of honor to old confederate veterans will
be made. Mrs Ralph Walsh president of
the United Daughters of the Confederacy
will present the crosses. The choir of the
Epiphany Episcopal Church Will render
several selections.
The committee of arrangements from the
veterans camp consists of President j.
Med. Darlington. Secretary John T. Cal
laghan, Vice Presidents Holmes Conrad
and ]. e. Pennybacker, Capt. William A.
Gordon and Mr. Leigh Robinson. From the
u. D. c. ": Mrs. Ralph Walsh, Mrs R.
Bocock and Mrs. Archibald Young.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-13
Ladies of G. A. r. Install Officers

L. S. Grant Circle. No. 1. Ladies of the
G. A. R., held its annual installation of
officers at G.. A. r. hall recently. the cere-
monies being largely attended. Mrs. Dora
B. Hendrix the president-elect, made some
appropriate remarks, thanking the ladies
for the honor conferred her, following
which Mrs. Laura A. Lennon, the installing
officer. was conducted to the platform and
the following installed for the year: Presi-
dent. Mrs. Dora B. Hendrix; senior vice
president Mrs. Catherine w. Bollinger;
junior vice president. Mrs Mary A. HUM;
secretary, Mrs. Ida W. Lawrence: chaplain,
Mrs. Dell F. Wright; treasurer, Mrs. Belle
H. Gibson; conductress, Mrs. Fannie Wor-
den; guard, Mrs. Sarah Turnbull
Mrs. Emma E. Myers presented the out
going president, Mrs. Alice Burgess, with a
handsome gold badge. Mrs. Burgess re-
spending with an expression of thanks and
appreciation. Mrs. Florence Welch pre-
scented the installing officer, in the name of
L. S. Grant Circle, with bunch of beauti-
full roses. After the installation addresses
were concluded from Department Com
mander b. F. Entrikin and Comrades Gra-
ham, O'Meara and Frsbee. contralto
solo was given by Mrs. Charlotte Lewis and
recitation by Miss Lottie Lewis, after
which refreshments were served.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-13
DROPPED FROM PAY coils.
Three Policemen Suspended Without
Pay by Head of Department.


Three policemen are suspended from the
force without pay. two by Maj Sylvester
yesterday, and the third two days before
comb. c. F. Osterman and J. F. McKen-
Zie.
Osterman's suspension followed his ar
rest by Capt. Doyle of the eighth precinct
at 18th and L streets northwest Friday
night, on a charge of assauting the motor
man of a street car and otherwise acting
In disorderly manner. He was taken to
the Police Court yesterday and arraigned
on the assault charge. and was later COM
mitted to Jail. Until the merits of the
case are determined before the Criminal
Court, Maj. Sylvester maintains Osterman
should not do police duty An order sus-
pending him without pay accordingly
sent to Cant. Byrnes at the sixth pre-
cinct yesterday.
The suspension of Mckenzie followed his
appearance before the trial board yester-
day morning at the first precinct to an
sWer to a charge of making false reports
concerning an alleged careless use of his
revolver Mckenzie, 1t is stated. inter
fered in some trouble 14th street the
night of January =, and the alleged mis-
use OF the weapon took place that Oc-
casion. When called upon for a statement
of what occurred. it is alleged the officer
made a report which differed from the
SldltlitiiNS vi OiNtI WITNESSES since pne
incident, Mckenzie absent without
leave one day. according to the records
of the department, but, with that excep-
ton, has been on duty regularly until yes
- terday. The charge before the trial board
has been continued at the officers re
quest.
The suspension of LipScomb, stated
in The Star previously. was recommended
by Maj Sylvester, after advices from the
corporation counsel. He is charged be-
fore the courts with assaulting with a dan
gerous weapon Daniel Boyle. whom he
trying to arrest for dsorderly con-
duct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-13

the imperial stud" which has been swal-
lowed up By the board of the army Mr.
Williams calls attention to the fact that
the commissions are continuing their work
of reform, and the report forming the basis
Of the edict already Issued is but partial.
The provincial civil service is now receiv-
ing attention and this is said to be
greater task than that already completed.
In closing, Mr.. Williams says
ION the whole the edicts must be. re-
garded as marking one of the most inn
portant epochs in the history of China,
and, while the sanguine will undoubtedly
be disappointed in the results there seems
to be no reason to doubt that the desire
of the throne and of many patriotic officials
for reform is most sincere and that some
measure of improvement will follow. We
may hope at least. that the changes now
being inaugurated will prove to be but the
beginning of a movement that will bring
China into line with the most progressive
nations of the world"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-13
WILL INACCURATE REFORM.
Commissioner West to Change Meth
DDS of Police Trial Board.

Commissioner West was not at his desk
in the District building yesterday, having,
it is stated. gone to Wilmington, Del. to at
tend to some personal business He is ex-
pected to return to the city some time to-
day. Before leaving the city Mr.. Yves an
nounced that he will make effort within
the next week to form some plan by which
the police trial board can work in a more
satisfactory and speedy manner. 1t is likely
that the Commissioner will, during the
week. personally visit a trial board hear
ing in order to learn just what remedy is
needed. He is certain. however, that the
taking of copious stenographic notes at all
the hearings is mainly responsible for the
great delays in the disposition of the cases
by the trial board.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-13
Randle Highlands.

A large number of homes have been built
in Randle Highlands recently and plans are
being made for many more. Among those
who have recently moved into their new
homes are Mr. D. J. Wilson of the Sims
Kelly Company, Mr.. William Armstead,
Rodger Milling, George W. Landensager
Martin Pennella, Mr.. Martin. James w. Nc
Connell, G. T. Grunlaw and William Arm
stead.
1t is stated that stone dwelling to cost
$4,000 will be built on Pennsylvania avenue
near 2Sth street in the near future.
The Columbia iron works is filling a large
order obtained from the st. Elizabeth Hos
pital which necessitates working extra time
An addition to the school house is to be
asked for because of the rapid growth OF
the school population in this section.
MeSSrs. Sheldrake & Armbreck are build
ing an addition to their cement plant
A large force of workmen Is engaged on
the sewers. which are nearing completion
Naylor road south of Minnesota avenue and
23d street will have sewer, water and gas
facilities in the near future.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-13
REFERRED TO COUNSEL.
Use of Dead Presidents Name by In
surance Company.

The Commissioners have asked Corporation
Counsel Thomas for an opinion as TO the
legality of the Royal Insurance Company Of
the District using the name of the late
Edwin b. Hay, its former president the
present policies of the company. This ac-
ton on the part of the Commissioners was
recommended by Thomas f. Drake. super
intendent of the District insurance depart
ment, who contends that the use of the de
ceased presidents name is violation of law
and he questions the validity of the ssu-
ance of all policies issued by that com
pany since the death of Mr.. Hay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-13
DR.. Cooley on "Tour Through Sicily. y

At the regular meeting of the Classical
Club of the George Washington University,
held Friday evening in University Hall.
DR.. Arthur Stoddard Cooley of Auburn
dale. Mass, traveller and lecturer gave an
illustrated address on Silly. He began
by calling attention to the Saracenic and
Norman buildings of Palermo. and then
carried his audience with him to the sites
of Sagesta, Selnus, Girgenti, Syracuse and
Taormlna.
DR.. Cooley was some time fellow of
Harvard University in the American School
of Classical Studies at xthens. and has
made frequent trips to the archaeological
sites of Greece and Italy. His lecture was
Illustrated by lantern slides taken from
photographs, which he himself made while
on the spot He was introduced by frof
Carroll the president of the club.
saturday evening Dr. Cooley gave an
illustrated lecture on Greek architectural
remains in Sicily, before the Architectural
Club of George Washington University.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-13
Planning for Camp Fire.

Capt. Edward l.. Cogan. commander o.
Richard ]. Harden Camp. No. 3 United
Spanish War Veterans. announces that the
organization will hold complimentary
camp fire next Wednesday evening at head
quarters, 9th and G streets. An invita-
ton to attend the function has been ac-
cepted by Department Commander j. Wal
ter Mitchell and members of his staff
and several officers who served in the war
with Spain. The same evening the depart
ment officers will visit the Soldiers Home
and install the newly elected officers oi
Col. John Jacob Aston Camp.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-13
COMBINE IN CEREMONY.
Joint Installation of Officers by Two
Local Organizations.

A joint installation of officers of Carna-
ton Camp. No. 26iI. Royal Neighbors of
America, and A. r. Talbot Camp, No.
1912, Modern Woodmen of America. was
held at Naval Lodge Hall, southeast.
Thursday evening. Mrs. Josephine Webb.
past oracle, installed Mrs. William Nc
Caffery at the head of the camp of Royal
Neighbors, and the latter then performed
a like ceremony for the remaining MEM
bers OF the official staff DR.. J. w. Suth-
erin delivered a short address on the aims
and objects of the Royal Neighbors. Miss
Viola Thompson gave a piano solo, and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-13

Declaring that Peter NJ. Calm of CSC L
street northwest is operating automo-
bile in the District without a license, H. NJ.
Woodward. secretary of the automobile
board Of the District, has asked the Com
missioners to have Calm apprehended. Mr..
Woodward says Calm Is operating a
Toledo machine. Commissioner West has
directed that the search for the erring
autoist be made by the local police.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-13
NOTABLE CHANGES
REFORM IN CHINESE ADMINS
TRATIVE METHODS.

comprehensive view Of the remarkable
change that is taking place in China as a
result of the PRONUNCIATION Of the recent
decree reorganizlng the Chinese govern
ment Is supplied to the State Department
by Edward T. Williams, Chinese secretary
to the American legation at Picking. Re-
citing the orders for the formation of the
two commissions which were to deal with
reform projects, Mr. Williams says that
for over a month past these commissions
have been holding daily sessions. wherein
two strong parties have been struggling
for leadership; one bent on securing a
liberal government on modern lines and
the other determined that there shall be
no departure from the traditions of the
fathers. AS far as it has gone their re-
port is compromise, but many valuable
features are retained.
Particularly worthy Of note Is the aban-
dOnment of the scheme for cabinet and
Of the proposed consolidation of the coun-
of finance, probably because of foreign
opposition to further interference with the
customs administration. The edict hints
at the greatest difficulty which has been
encountered in the reform movement
namely, worship of the past for no
where, says Mr. Williams, does the dead
hand weigh more heavily upon the living
than in China, and the first essential to
success in any new movement is to show
either that 1t is not an innovation, or at
least it is not hostile to the spirit OF the
fathers.
Useless Offices Abolished.
The chief feature of the edict is the
manifect endeavor to approach the ideal
of lone man. one Office Equally impor-
tant is the abolition of the useless multi
pIication of offices, and with the exception
of the board of foreign relations, whose
composition cannot be changed without
the permission of the powers. there will
henceforth be only one head to each of the
governing boards Some of the old desig
nations are quite obsolete and the titles
have been moderniZed.
T,.e board OF punishments was never fully
described In the title which will now becalled
the board of law, corresponding with our
Department of Justice. The new depart
ment called the board of posts and COM
municatio is said to be in line with the
most advanced western nations policies.
While the time is not ripe for the eStab-
lishment of parliament partial sunstl-
tute Is afforded by the appointment of a
council Ito assist in government, which is
to become the mouthpiece of the people,
though they not permitted TO nominate
or elect it's members.
The press is yet in its infancy in China
venality, according to Mr.. Williams, as to
make 1t unwise to give it a full measure
of liberty.
Obsolete Institutions Given Up.
Some obsolete institutions have been
abolished or incorporated with other
boards; such are the court of sacrficial
ment' the court of state ceremonial. -
all of whose functions have been taken over
by the "board of rites and the court of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-13
Gen. Bells Nomination Confirmed.

The Senate yesterday confirmed the NOM
nation of Brig. Gen. ]. Franklin Bell.
chief of staff of the army, to be major
general.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-13
IF YOU NEED A MEDICINE,
YOU SHOULD HAVE THE BEST.

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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-01
DELEGATES COMING
TO MEET STRAUS
Will Discuss Means of EX-
tending Market of Ameri-
can Products.

1t is expected that fully 100 delegates
will be present Thursday TO participate
In the discussion in the Office Of Sec
retry Straus in response TO his invita-
ton 10 chambers Of commerce and COM
nlerce bodies In ali prts OF the country
to send representatives to Washington
to discuss ways and means Of extend
ing both the domestic and foreign mar
kets for the products of american la
Dor
1t Is said that reciprocity, tariff. and
kindred objects are not TO be discussed
at this meeting, as they are matters
touching the legislative and not the adj
ministrative arm of the Government
Secretary and Mrs. Straus have plan
ned an elaborate entertainment for the
visiting delegates at their residence in
Sixteenth street Thursday evening
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-01
BOYS
GIVE ANNUAL DANCE
Employees Given Holiday
Thanksgiving, Although
Much Work is on Hand.

The plate printer apprentices made
merry Thanksgiving night at National
Rifles Armory, the occasion being the
apprentices boys annual ball. The az
fair was largely attended by the APP
prentice boys and their friends. among
whom we're many Of the officials OF the
Bureau of Engraving and Printing.
Music was furnished by Haley's or.
caestra. Those having the affair in
charge were J. A. Halleran. Paul c.
Smith. Alfred G. Schmidt, Bernard L.
Berger, Robert L. Mulhall. Robert w.
Foster, Albert B. Scholes, John L. Per-
ry, J. Carroll Reeves. William J. Tobin,
Frank NJ. Fawcett, George A. Gold
smith. Edwin A. Wood. and Louis p.
Ryan.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-01
8Bureau Of Engraving and8'
ES88>>a2>]Printin8R -

found thai he had the situation well
enough I'm hand to allow the employees
to eat Thanksgiving dinner at home, and
accordingly granted the holiday. The
extra hours will continue a while Longer.
The Bureau Of Engraving and Print
ing Is called on to appoint more peouIe
and break in raw recruits than any b,,-
reau or department IN washington.
There Is a constant changing Of the nar-
sonnet Of the force in the minor Dosi-
tons that totals about $50 changes n
month, counting both the incoming and
tie outgoing people notwithstanding
this fact, the bureau EMPLOYS a very
small temporary force. the averare
number of temporary names on the list
being about a dozen.
Miss Georgy +. Hudson. Of the mis-
cellaneous office. has gone to Kansas
to spend about two weeks Of her an
nual leave.
Edmund T. lawson. superintendent
OF section five o. the printing division.
has been on a vacation for a week. He
attended the Arny-Navy football game
at Philadelphia Thursday.
Bernard J. Callahan, Of section seven
Of the printing division. continues quite
III at MS home In this city.
Mrs. Lille F. RedInan, of the mis-
cellaneOus division, who lost her father
Wednesday Of last week has been on
leave Of absence during the week
Otto c. ]. Brahler. of the night shift,
is on a vacation for one week.
printing division, spent Thanksgiving
Day at her home in Maryland.
Miss Georgiana L. O'Neiil. OF section
eight, printing division. is on a vaca-
ton for a week.
Miss Lizzie NJ. Carpenter. az the ,uis-
cellaneous division. spent last week at
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-01

Clarence A. Miller, staustician in the
Bureau Of Corporations. who resigned
his position recently 10 accept an ap-
pointment under the State Department
as consul a. Matamoros. Mexico, left
for his new post OF duty last week.
after spending some time in the dep Irt-
ment school Of Instruction Mr. Nil e-'s
position in the bureau paid $3.50 per
annum. and the new position pays $3.50
per annum. Mr.. Miller was secretary
Of the Christian Endeavor Union Of
Washington