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Record Is Enviable.


duce3 an Amendment intended to be pro-
posed to the District appropriation BILL
now pending on the calendar, to require
the Brightwood Railway Company to run
it's cars in connection with those of the
Washington Railway and Electric Com
pany through 9th street to the market
from q point on Brightwood avenue op-
posite the Walter Reed Army General
Hospital. and to maintain a schedule of
not more than six minutes Roadway be-
tween earn on the proposed extension Of
the eeSXtoe.ssn - - -, - -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-23
Salary for Collector Nyman.

The District collector of customs, How
ard Nyman. will receive salary in place
of his present fees. If an amendment to
the sundry civil appropriation bill intro
duced yesterday by Senator Curtis OF
Kansas becomes a part of the bill. 1t is
proposed to pay him the same salary as
Is paid to collectors Of other customs dis.
tricta. $bSonEhQpt 7thez capptIx1s.A.4...iI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-23
Newsboys as Guests.

This will be gala night for the newsboys
of The Evening Star. Through the cour-
tesy of the management of the prince
of Parcheesi." one hundred OF the young
sters who serve The Star each evening will
have the pleasure of Witnessing the fourth
performance of this interesting comedy.
That there will be much enjoyment for
the youngsters as well a. for the manage.
ment goes Without saying .-.a.is.1e 4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-23
EIGHT LABoRERs KILLED.
Fifteen Others Hurt When Runaway
Car Crashed Into Train.

-RALSrON, Pa. April 23.-A word trair
on the Susduehanna and New York rail-
road near Loquin. Pa, was wrecked yes
terday by runaway car dashing int
the train after descending a steep grade.
Eight lumbermen were killed outright.
one died later after being taken to a hos
pital and fifteen were seriously injured
The wreck occurred on the Laquin Lum.
Der Company's log road leading up into
the mountains. about twenty-six miles
from Ralston. The man were riding on
the log train which wac being pushed by
the steep ascent by the engine. A log CO..
ran away and came down the grade al
terrific speed toward the train.
An attempt was made to reverse the en-
CINE on the log train to avoid the snock
Of the collision. but the runaway car
crashed into the cars before anything
could be done. The engineer and fireman
and those on the train who were near the
engine escaped injury. The injured were
taken to Williamsport.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-23
NO LEGISLATION LIKELY.
Venezuelan Question Being Consid-
cred by Senate Committee.

Administration oficials have practically
abandoned the expectation that the
Senate will at this session Of Congress
authorize the President to take punitive
measures against Venexuela for her re-
fusal to refer to arbitration the disputed
claims OF American citizens and corpora
tions against that country. All the
papers in the case are before the. Senate
committee on foreign relations and simple
time has been given for reasonably
thorough consideration OF the matter
Public opinion as to the merits Of the
controversy or the propriety OF the United
States taking summary action. the Of
ficials say, has not developed to any
great extent as result OF the publica-
ton of this correspondence. and for this
reason the Senate committee probably
does not feel justified in acting. Persons
or firms having commercial interests in
Venezuela which would be adversely af-
fected by punitive measures have urged
that nothing Be done. while no sentiment
hsA 6sYAlpQed IN fHpr e AI1ttc action.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-23
MILLIONS OF ACRES
HOUSE CONSIDERS SUBJECT OF
OREGON F0RFEITUREs.

After a quorum had been obtained, as
was done with some difficulty. the House
today, under the especial order adopted
yesterday, began consideration of the
Senate joint resolution instructing the At
torney- General to institute suits for the
forfeiture of several million acres Of land
in Oregon, granted to the Oregon and
California Railroad Company OF the Har-
riman system.
Mr.. Fordney of Michigan offered an
amendment exempting patented lands
held by bona fide purchasers. 1t met with
instant and vigorous opposition.
While opposing the amendment Mr..
Mondeu of Wyoming strongly urged the
that the resolution did not jeopardize or
unsettle any ones title. On the contrary,
he said, the proposed proceedings were
necessary to determine the right and the
title, all of the parties interested.
Railroads Accused.
Expressing the belief that the amend
ment would thwart the very purposes OF
the resolution and defeat the object OF the
government in preparing to institute the
suits, Mr.. Robinson (Ark.) insisted that it
should not be accepted.
The railroad company had flagrantly
violated the terms Of the grants, he said.
and in one case had disposed Of $4,000
acres to a single purchaser. although 1t
was expressly provided In the grants
that no one should receive more than 100
acres. Since 1895. Mr.. Robinson asserted.
the company had sold approximately 363,
600 acres to thirty-eight purchasers, an
average of nearly 10000 acres to each pur-
chaser. The effect of this proceeding
was, he said. to prevent the location of
homes as contemplated by the grants, and
turn the public domain over to the spoiler.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-23

The American consul general at Mar
seille Robert Skinner. has presented to
the venerable provencal poet, Frederic
Mistral, a photograph of President Roose-
velt bearing his autograph. This picture
WAS sent especially to the poet b. Mr..
- oossysit. 49,, --.-
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new AOJUTAN1 GENERAL
CAPT. SAMUEL e. SMILEY TO
SUCCEED MAJ. BRETT.
War Department Makes Assignment
at Suggestion Of Gen. Harries.
Sketch Of Career.

At the suggestion of Gen. Harries. COM
manding the District of Columbia militia,
Capt. Samuel E. Smiley Of the 18th United
States Infantry, stationed at Fort Doug
lass Utah. has been ordered to this city
for assignment to duty as adjutant gen
eral of the District of Columbia militia,
vice Maj. Lloyd M. Brett. LIST United
States Cavalry. relieved, to take effect
May 1 next.
Capt. Smiley is from Indiana, and was
graduated from the United States Mil
-itary Academy in June, 1885. He served
as second lieutenant Of the Sth Infantry
for seven years, and as first lieutenant
and captain Of the 18th Infantry for six
teen years. He reached the grade of cap
tain in March, 1899, and is now the senior
captain in his regiment. He has had an
active career and has proved his worth
and efficiency.
During the Spanish war he served at
aid to Gen. Bates, and took an active
part in the Cuban campaign. He after
ward served a tour of duty in the Philip.
pines. and only returned from that coun-
try a short time ago. since which time
he has been stationed with his regimen,
at Fort Douglass.
Record Is Enviable.
During his career Capt Smiley has
served with special credit as professor
OF military science and tactics at Rutgers
College, during which time he was com
mandant of cadets. He made an enviable
record at that institution and brought the
organization up to a high standard OF
military efficiency.
Capt. Smiley is an old personal friend
of Gen. Harries. who knows his worth
and considers that he has secured valu-
able acquisition for the local brigade.
Al the War Department Capt. Smiley
has manv friends and admirers, and II
was agreed on all sides toay that the
District militia is exceptionally fortunate
in securing the services Of an officer who
is so conspicuously we'll equipped for the
important and delicate duties which Will
devolve upon him at the National capital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-16
HEsITATEs ABOUT CALL.
Reported Action as to Metropolitan
Church Vacancy.

Dispatches from Minneapolis announce
that Rev. DR.. j. S. Montgomery. pastor
Of the Fowler NJ. +. Church there, has
received call to the passionate of Met
ropolitan NJ. E. Church in this city, to
succeed Rev. DIR. Frank M. Bristol, ele-
waited to the bishopric.
The dispatch says that DR.. Montgomery
decided to resign from the church in Min
neapolis of which he is pastor. .but has
been urged by many friends there to re-
consider that determination.
Dr. Montgomery is quoteI as follows:
II have received a unanimous invita-
ton to become pastor of the Metropolitan
Church at Washington. Friday afternoon
had decided to sever my relations with
Fowler. This determination cost me no
little heartache. Since making this deci-
sion have been approached by numerous
officials of the church. and l will take
some little time to reconsider.
The passionate of Metropolitan Church
has been vacant since DR.. Bristol was
elected a bishop at the general conference
of the Methodist Church In Baltimore IN
May. Shortly after the election the con-
gregation appointed committee OF prom
inent laymen in the church to consider
the choice of a successor to Bishop Bris-
toll, and for several weeks the committee
looked over the field.
At the time the committee was appoint
ed several prominent pastors in Brooklyn,
Pittsburg and Indianapolis were men
toned as possible successors but at that
time no attention seemed to have been
paid to DIR. Montgomery.
When members of the local committee
were seen by Star reporter today they
expressed surprise at the dispatch from
Minneapolis. simply saying that when
minister accepts a call to the local pas
torate the fact will be publicly an
nOunced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-16
Eastern Star Entertainment.

Electa Chapter. No. 2. Order OF the
Eastern Star. celebrated It's fourteenth
anniversary Tuesday evening in Masonic
Hall. Pierce and Jackson streets, Ana
costa.
A musical program was followed by a
social meeting.
Charles r. Roberts, past worthy patron
Of the chapter. was master Of ceremonies
Mrs. L. ]. Smith. worthy matron, extend
ed welcome to visitors. Gratx Dunkum,
worthy patron, in an address, recited the
history Of Electa Chapter. Charles ].
James, past worthy patron. told Of his
association with the chapter from its or
ganixation.
Past Worthy Patron Roberts, on behalf
Of the officers. presented to the organiza-
ton six small testaments. to be used in
initiation ceremonies. Songs were sung
by a quartet composed of Miss Beulah
Luxon. soprano: Mrs. Eleanor Baker
Spencer. contralto: B. Allen Terrell, tenor
Charles F. Roberts. bass. Each singer
also contributed solos. Mrs. Hope Hop
kins Burroughs was the accompanist.
Miss Bessie Bower recited.
Among the visitors were Mrs Mary r.
O'Brien. associate grand matron; William
F. GUIDE. worthy grand patron. and Mrs.
Katie Guide. past worthy grand matron
The chapter will cease Its meetings dur
Ing the Summer. to reopen September 8.
Preparations for the annual excursion to
Chesapeake Beach are under way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-16
River Graft at the shipyards.

HAVSI SAo4S oI SA0 0AAApy oAoCs
The large hunting cabin launch Kykis-
kie, belonging to r. c. Cruit Of this city.
was yesterday launched from Regain s
railway and will be made ready for serv-
ice as she lies at the shipyard.
The Kykiskie was built by her owner at
his home IN the northeast section Of the
city. The hull was completed when she
was brought to the boatyard. \. lille on
the railway her heavy metal keel was
placed I'm position and other work done
to the hull under water.
The new craft when completed will be
an addition to the feet OF pleasure YES
sells owned here.
The work OF hitting up the large Chesa-
peake bay canoe belonging to o. G.
Ketcham and others Is progressing rap
idly at Regan's. The boat will be ready
for cruising service on the river about
the end Of this month. A new cabin Is
being placed on the boat and other work
is being done, to make her comfortable
for cruising purposes with party or
about six aboard.
The steam launch Candoc. owned by the
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company.
was yesterday launched from the marine
railway at Benefits boatyard she
has returned to Georgetown ready for
service. While on the railway the hull of
the Candoc was rebuilt and other work
done to put her in good order for ofncial
trips up and down the canal.
The steam launch Little Angus, belong
ing to the Potomac Dredging Company.
underwent her annual inspection yester-
day at the hands OF the United States
steamboat inspectors. The launch has
been lying out Of service at Regan's boat
yard for year or longer. It il now
stated she will shortly go in commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-16
LABOR DAY PLANNED FOR.
Building Trades Parade and Amuse-
ments at Benning on Program.

menus at 60uu1uS on 1IoSIdM.
Celebration of Labor day by organized
workingmen of Washington was consid-
cred at a meeting of the Labor day COM
mittee Of the Central Labor Union last
evening. The decision was reached to in
vite the Building Trades Mechanics Coun-
Gil to arrange for a big parade September
Z, the date Of the proposed celebration.
Following the convention Of the Ameri-
can Federation Of Labor at Norfolk last
year. the building trades mechanics pro-
vided a mammoth torchlight parade,
which was highly commended. 1t is now
proposed to have q similar procession in
the daylight hours.
rade was framed and will be forwarded
to the building trades organizations, as
was suggested by James J. McCrackens
vice president OF the Central Labor Union.
1t was announced that the celebration
will be held at Benning Labor day.
Preparations are being made to have a
circus, continuous vaudeville, races of
different kinds and base ball games dur
ing the day and dancing at night.
The base ball game will be between
teams from the Painters and Plate Print
ers' Unions. The circus will be managed
by the Painters and Decorators Union.
Samuel De Nedrey. who is expected to
return to Washington from the west in
a few days, is chairman of the Labor day
committee. The other members are:
James L. Feeney Of the Bookbnders
Union. vice chairman: John H. Brink
man of the Carriage and Wagon Work
ers; John B. Colpoys of the Carpet Me-
chanics, Thomas McGilton of the Paint
ers, Frank ]. McKenna Of the Plate Print
ers II. Kinds of the Carpenters, Charles
A. Hall Of the Cigarmakers, L. -. Sterne
Of the Stenographers. George Bakersmith
of the Butchers. Milton Snellings of the
engineers, Emmett l.. Adams Of Column
bia Lodge Of Machinsts. F. Allison of the
Steamfitters and Jere F. Mccarthy of the
Bartenders Union.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-16
aoMpERs MAY ISSUE APPEAL
Expected That He Will Call or
Labor to Support BRYAN.

It Is confidently predicted by local labor
leaders that when Samuel Gompers, presi-
dent of the American Federation Of Labor,
reaches this city, the latter part OF the
present week or the first of the next he
will at once begin the preparation Of a
proclamation to organized labor through
out the United States calling upon all
workingmen to support the national demo-
cratic ticket. It is also said the procla-
nation will be printed in the Fedora
ZIONIST, official organ of the American
Federation of Labor
One of the most prominent labor men
In the District called attention today to
a recent interview with Mr.. Gompers at
Lincoln, Neb.. in which he declared that
he had decided to fight the republican
party in this campaign. although he has
been a republican all his life, and to do
all in his power to swing the 1000. 600
voters affiliated with organized labor to
vote for Bryan. RE declared he would
make speeches all over the country con-
demning the attitude Of the republican
platform on injunctions In labor troubles.
The first international labor body to in
dorse Bryan and the democratic ticket
and platform was the glass blowers at
their International convention Monday.
1t is believed that President Gompers
will make his first Bryan and Kern speech
at Baltimore. before the central labor
union OF that city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-16
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers for
Fort Monroe, Norfolk. Newport News and
all points south every evening In the
year at $50 o'clock.
Electric trains from 10Th street and
Pennsylvania avenue to Mount Vernon
hourly. 10 am. to 8 pm. Arlington and
Alexandra every twenty minutes.
Ferry steamer Lackawanna to Alexan-
dria every hour and a half from am.
to pm.
Steamer Charles Manchester for Mar
shall Hall leaves 7th street wharf at IL
a. m. 2:30 and $50 pm.
Steamer Queen Anne for River View
leaves 7th street wharf at 10 am, 2:11
and 6:45 pm.
Trains for Chesapeake Beach leave Dis
trict line station at 9:25 and II am, 2:3O.
$40, 1:45 and 9:45 pm.
Steamer jamestown for a forty-mile
moonlight trip down the Potomac leaves
9TH street wharf at pm.
Steamers of the Maryland, Delaware and
Virginia Railway Company for Baltimore
and other river landings, Mondays,
Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Steamer st. Johns for Colonial Beach
leaves 9TH street wharf at S:45 am.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-16
OUTINGS FOR LITTLE ONES.
Over 81, 400 Needed to Garry on the
Work Planned.

The summer outings committee Is anx-
ious to complete the amount needed for
running Camp Good Will and carrying
on Its regular summer outings work
this summer. It is claimed that the hot
weather makes it imperative that none
OF the work should be given up, but
everything should be done exactly as
planned. The sickness among babies In
the city is increasing. and the weather
has been extremely hard on the sick ba-
bies and overworked mothers. The sum-
mer outings committee estimated that it
would take $4.9522 70 to carry on the r ork
this summer. Up to the present time
$2.511.63 has been received, and 1t is
hoped that the other s., 14O.57 will come in
rapidly, because both Camp Good VIII
and Camp Pleasant are started, outings
are planned and the work is going on.
Camp Pleasant opened yesterday and
will be ready to receive visitors who are
especially interested in this camp Sunday
Mr.. Andrew ParkerS treasurer of the
summer outings committee. Acknowledges
the following amounts: Proceeds Of lawn
fete held on Fairmont street and Univer-
sity place for benefit OF Camp Good VIII
by the following little girls and boys Of
the neighborhood: Edna Wright, Minnie
Saxton. Frances Peck, Louise Lipscomb,
Dorothy Marsh, Linden Pattison, william
Jewell, Eugene Purdy, Raymond Peck,
$23
Contributions received for Camp Pleas
ant: Rev. r. E. Wiseman. 81; Thomas
Walker. IS: st. Paul A. M. E. Church,
$f.O4.
For the general work Of the summer
outings committee: Miss Mary T. Mitch
ell, 50 cents; Mrs. T.. SO; Mrs. Jennie X
Evans. 81; Miss Eta NJ. Eaton. 50; ].
Tyler Powell, So: Livingston Hunt, So;
Mrs. Mary c. Merrill, 81; Fred T. Schnei-
der, IS: Dunbarton Avenue NJ. E. Sun
day school. IS; Miss Emily B. Coyle, s.:
Samuel H. Hardwick. IS; Mrs. Kate 8.
Freeman. So: Cameron Beck. IS: Robert
Cook. s.: Victor Kaufman. SO; David
Rittenhouse. $50: Miss E. c. Westeott,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-16
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Luna Park.

The vaudeville show at Luna Park next
week will abound in clean, first-class
comedy that will make you forget any
gloom you may feel and offers artists of
high reputation. including ]. Bernard Dyl-
lyn. late of the George Conan Company
and a comedian of note; Frank Tinney. q
pianologist, dancer and wit; the De
Muths grotesque and whirlwind dancers;
Marion and Deane. society sketch artists:
Tom Hefron and his friend "Crutch" in
a unique dancing act showing how q one
legged man may Guido two-legged one
IL he tries, and Lamont's trained cocka-
toos. the best act of its kind in the world;
the usual concerts by the American Regi-
mental Band Sunday afternoon and even
ing. with vocal solos by Miss Marie Lau-
rent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-16
new HOME FOR GIRLS IS OPEN
CoZY QUARTERS ARE SHOWN TO
VISITORS.
Religious Services and Ice Cream
Sociable First Function Conducted
by Gospel Army.

Tn. Home for Friendless Working Girls
established by the Gospel Army at 21s
John Marshall place, was formally
opened last night.
The building. formerly the Mount Yer
non Hotel. has been thoroughly reno,
waited e greater part Of thirty-two
sleeping rooms have been fitted I'D cozily
The opening was marked by a religious
service, conducted by Gen. W. E. Mob
ley. commander Of the army. The meet
ing was held in the large hall upon the
first floor of the building.
At the close of the services a large
number of visitors were conducted
through the house by Maj. D. W. Cobb
jr.. of the army who has been associated
In the work Of founding similar homes
In Chicago and several southern cities
An Ice cream sociable consumed the res,
OF the evening.
Friendless Girls Welcome.
The work of the home will not be con-
fined to any particular locality. but will
be put forward in the interest of al
poor. frfendless working girls OF the city
The girl who arrives at the Union station
from the country will be met by a rep
resentatNe of the army and conducted
to the home. She will be allowed tc
remain there until she has secured work
and has become self supporting.
While she is looking for work, Maj
Cooo explained last evening. the facili-
ties of the home will be put at her dis.
posal free of charge. She may pay 81
per week IL she desires and has the
FUNDS. This payment, it was stated, Will
be purely voluntary.
Especial welcome will be extended to
girls who. by sickness or death, are left
without resources to provide the neces-
saries of life.
This practical work for young women
after Illness or death in their families or
through other misfortune. it is expected,
will appeal particularly to the charitable
Of the Capital city, who, 1t Is hoped. will
contribute literally to the aid of the eff
fort.
Furniture Is Needed.
A number Of rooms in the home have
not yet been furnished. Gen. and Mrs.
Mobley invite contributions of furnish
ings.
Gen. and Mrs. Mobley, as we'll as the
other officers Of the army, were gratified
with the interest shown by visitors in
the preparations made for the reception
Of friendless girls.
Both have had wide experience in this
line Of work. AS they have drawn about
them others familiar with the work 1t is
expected that the new home will meet
with success.
The list Of those at the home includes
Gen. and Mrs. Mobley, Mrs. Col. E. A.
Woodcock, Capt. and Mrs. II. Dunbar.
Capt. Elmer Helverson and Capt. B. Mel
son.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-16
SLIPS Sunday-Bluemont & Return.
Leave Washington & 9:15 am: So Ry.
-AdVt.
Towboat Owners Hold Election.

Capt. George Weaver. q tugboat owner
Of Baltimore. was elected president Of
the Baltimore Association OF Towboat
Owners at the meeting Of the association
held Monday last. The Baltimore Asso-
citation Of Tugboat Owners has on its
membership roll the owners Of practically
every tugboat plying on Chesapeake bay
q. s. johnson was elected vice president,
to succeed Capt. Weaver. who held that
office In the association for several years
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-16
GIVE ANNUAL OUTING.
Knights Templar and Eastern Star
Members ON Excursion.

The Chicago Club Of Potomac Com
mandery. No. 3, knights Templar, and
Mizpah Chapter. No. 8, Order of the
Eastern Star, gave their annual outing
and excursion to Chesapeake Beach yes
terday. About 200 percons attended. The
party went down by special train in the
morning.
After the excursionists had splashed
about in the bay for more than two ..ours
and then devoured the contents Of their
lunch baskets and boxes. a. base ball
game was arranged and a series of ath-
letic events were run of.
w. H. Harrison was the chairman of
the executive committee. which had the
excursion in charge. and he was assisted
by Mrs. N. r. Morgan of the Order Of
the Eastern Star. Chairmen of the
other committees were: DR.. Charles T.
Lindsey. amusements; F1rs. NJ L. Hunt
prizes: L. Towers, jr., public comfort;
John w. Proctor. tickets; Mrs. w. H.
Harrison. badges. and r. A. Daw, adver-
tisements.