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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-12
RATE DECLARED ABNORMAL.
Infant Mortality Discussed by Citi-
zens' Relief Association.

While infant mortality in the District of
Columbia was being discussed at meet
ing of the Citizens Relief Association in
the rooms of the Board of Trade yester-
day afternoon. it was claimed that be-
tween 400 and 800 children out of every
1000 die in infancy. the death rate among
white children being abnormally high.
After remarks by DR.. William c. Riyes
and Col. George F. Truesdell, it was de-
cided that the furnishing of milk for sick
babies should be an important part of the
work of the association for the coming
year.
Gen George NJ. Sternberg. who has
served as president of the association for
some years, having declined reelection,
NJ. l. Weller was elected president. The
other officers elected were Mrs. IL. b. r.
Macfarland first vice president; DIR. VIII
liam G. Rives. second vice president; L.
Hubert Jones. secretary. and Milton +.
Allies. treasurer.
A vote of thanks to the retiring pres
ident was passed. as also one for the as
sistance rendered by the Associated Chair
ties whose agents have conducted the
work of investigation. thus enabling the
association to devote all its funds to ac-
tual relief work. Although considerable
sum has been expended during the year In
caring for INDECENT consumptives, 1t was
said that much had also been spent for
food and shoes for children who would
otherwise not have been cared for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-12
The Lincoln Memorial.
To the Editor Of The Star:


Your editorial Of Monday touching the
proposed Lincoln memorial is a most adj
mirable presentation of the subject and
deserves careful consideration by Con-
9ress at the earliest practicable moment
All Citizens-north. south, east and west
viii heartily indorse the project too long
allowed TO Slumber. which The Star is so
earnestly championing. Your criticism Of
any site to the east or west of the Cap
uol for the imposing shaft that should be
erected seems clearly justified, for this
great memorial should not suffer any de-
traction by the proximity of other i'm
posing monuments or buildings.
How would the elevated ground now
almost entirely unimproyed due north of
the Capitol about one mile. Just beyond
street, bounded 10y Lincoln avenue on
the west and II street on the east answer
for the purpose in view? This location
affords most commanding outlook over
the entire city. and the monument would
lie in plain sight Of Alexandria and the
upper Potomac river and of all travellers
by the railroad entering our great Union
station And IL would he upon the ONLY
other available axis of travel from the
Capitol, as that To the south is omen 10
the same objection you urge against the
line 10 the west-the land lying too low
more beautiful site from a toposr,nh-
ical standpoint cannot be found in or near
our city. and its location. almost at the
terminus of Lincoln aVcuue-W hirh az
has been most wisely suggested might
be made part of Il great Lincoln way -
leading to the Gettysburg battlefield
seems 10 make this point particularly de-
Sirabie. IRWIN b. LINTON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-12
MONDAY EVENING CLUB.
Plans for Formal Opening of Fiji
teenth Session Include a Banquet.

Formal opening of the fifteenth session
for the Monday Evening Club of Wash
ington will take place November 16, with
a banquet. to be given in the banquet
hall of the Y. NJ. G. :. building on G
street c. w Skinner is chairman of the
committee on arrangements. and accept
ances already received assure the success
of the occasion.
The executive committee in outlining
the clubs program for the season has
arranged for the presentation of cdrrent
philanthropic, charitable and correctional
problems by experts in various depart
ments of social work.
The November topic, which will be the
theme of Mondays banquet program, is
THE Custodial Care of Children" Out
of-city guests and speakers include: Has
tings H. Hart, LID, of New York city
and Mr.. Henry George of the George
Junior Republic, Freeville. N Y.
Others who will participate in the pro-
gram are: Commissioner Macfarland
Rev. John NJ. Van Schaick and Walter
c. Clephanc. Mrs. Thomas c. Noyes will
sing
The officers of the Monday Evening
Club this year are: o. f. Darnalle, presi-
dent; Mrs. Ella West, vice president; r..
F. Tobin, NJ D.. corresponding secretary;
Mrs. Edna *. Bushee, treasurer; Myron
]. Jones, secretary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-12
ENTERED WAR AS DRUMMER.
Remains Of William A. O'Meara to
Be Buried at Arlington.

With full military honors the remains
of William A. O'Meara will be inferred at
Arlington tomorrow. The funeral will
take place at o clock from his late home,
413 Sd street, and will be under the
auspices of Potomac Post. G. A. r., of
which he was past commander. Owing
to the former activity of Mr.. O'Meara
in Grand Army matters and his popu-
larity among veteran soldiers and sailors
1t is said members of the other sixteen
posts in the District will attend the
obsequies in large numbers: also members
OF the Sons of Veterans. Spanish War
Veterans. Army and Navy Union. Wom-
ans Relief Corps and other patriotic
organizations.
Mr.. O'Meara whose death occurred
Tuesday. was one of the youngest soldiers
in the civil war, entering the service as
a drummer boy. He had lived practically
all his life in the District and for fifteen
years was inspector of wood of the Dis
trict government. 1t was through his
efforts mainly that fund was raised for
the erection of the monument at Airing
ton in honor of Mrs. James Tanner, wife
of Corporal Tanner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-12
NEW TAKoMA PARK BRIDGE.
Bids Opened for Steel Structur,
Across Sligo Branch.

Bids were opened last night at the office
of the town clerk at Takoma Park. Md.
for the construction of reinforced con-
crete steel bridge across Sligo branch. to-
gether with the grading and macadamiz-
ing of the approaches to the bridge
The bids were separated into three
classes. Bid was for constructing the
bridge. with foundations and superstruc-
lures complete, excepting the macadam
roadway. The work called for under bid
B was to consist of grading the roadway
on Carroll avenue from the west end of
the bridge. 1t was also to include a
small fill at the east end Under bid C
the work was to consist of macadamiZins
the bridge and the approaches from the
east end of the bridge.
The proposals submitted under bid A
We're as follows: William A. Fry OF
Washington. $11. $50: Washington SAM
tarium Association. Takoma Park Md,
SlO,Oo5: Lake Stone Company Washing
ton Sob The bids under bid B were
William A. Fry. 5000; Washington SAM
tarium Association. $685.; Lake Stone Com
pany. 1888. The bids under class were
William A. Fry. S1.7OO; Washington SAM
tarium Association Sl21;.S4: Lake Stone
Company. $1,000.
The total amounts of the respective bid
ders for the construction of the bridge
and approaches and filling in were as fol
lows: William A. Fry. $141S5; Washing
ton Sanitarium Association, $11943. 81
Lake Stone Company, S12. 77S: William A.
Fry submitted an alternate bid for ST.. COG
for a reinforced concrete bridge of the
Kahn system. which. he said, would re-
duce the cost of the bridge
The bids were referred to a committee
composed of Mayor w. G. Plat and
Councilmen L. r. Grabll and w w.
Dyar for report at meeting of the
council tonight. The bridge will have a
width of 16 feet and length of 272 feet,
with an elevation above the water line of
nearly 30 feet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-12
CUSHING CAMP ENTERTAINS.
Large Audience Pleased With Liter
ary and Musical Program.

A large crowd of members and friends
of William B. Gushing Camp. No. 80.
Sons of Veterans. Division of Maryland,
L. s. A.. were present last night at an
open meeting of the camp. which was
given in the hall 419 10th street north
west The guests were entertained with
a musical and literary program. Charles
A. Sidman was chairman of the recep-
ton committee.
The principal number on the program
was a chalk talk by C. X. Bergman,
who kept the audience laughing with his
comical dra wings and sayings. Miss Lena
A. Murray gave a piano selection. There
Let Me Rest was sung by Frederic f.
Hodge. Prof Leroy entertained with
mystic sleight-of-hand tricks. while Mr..
brennan gave recitation, John Burns
of Gettysburg" A. Lang sang Down on
the Ohin.' Bunker Hill and Take
Me Out To the Ball Game. p. c. .Addi-
played the accomplishments and y. IS
Murray gave a piano selection, The
Dying Poet"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-12
HUSTLING AT THE PRINTERY.
Copy for the Annual Reports Being
Poured In.

Poured In.
James G. Courts clerk to the committee
on appropriations Of the House Of Repre-
sentatiyes, has placed the government
printing Office on rush basis within
the last day Or two. The work on ad-
vance copies of the large appropriation
or supply bills will add considerably
to the regular routine in the composing,
press and pamphlet binding divisions.
The hearings of the committee on ways
and means will keep the recently organ
lied linotype division busy until the as
sembling of Congress-. From previous
experiences 1t is not too much to say that
the big printery will deliver each morning
completed copies of large-sized pamphlet
covered book as a result of the daily
sessions of the committee.
From the manner in which the different
issuing onces are pouring In copy for
annual reports and other printing. it is
anticipated that several appointments will
be made shortly from the eligible list Of
proof readers. Over 100 employees of the
composingSdivisiOns participated in the re-
cent examination, which consisted in as
certaining the knowledge of each partici-
pant of the technicalities pertaining to
government work.
Mr.. John Greene, foreman Of document
compositions: has returned to his desk
after visit to his home. Mr.. Greene
has supervision over all book and PAM
phet composition, which comprises four
divisions Of over 900 employees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-12
WILL GREET GEN. MENUS
G. A. r. Posts and Patriotic Societies
to Meet Chief.

Gen. Henry Nj. MINUS of Red Bank.
N. j.. commander-in-chief of the Grand
Army of the Republic. accompanied by
Adjt. Gen. Frank o. Cole is expected to
reach this city late this afternoon. The
national officers will establish temporary
headquarters at the Ebbitt House.
Department Commander John S. Wal
ker and Asst. Adi.t Gen. o. H.Oldroyd
will entertain Gen. Nevius and his adj
jutant this evening at G. A. r. Hall. AL.
Pennsylvania avenue, at a campfire and
reception, under the auspices of the De-
partment of the Potomac. Commander
Walker has invited the members of the
seventeen posts in the District, the Army
and Navy Union, United Spanish War
Veterans. Sons Of Veterans, Woman's Re
lief Corps. Ladies of the G. A. r.. Daugh-
ters OF veterans. and other patriotic or
CARNATIONS, to greet the commander-in-
chief.
Addresses on the Grand Army. its ac-
compiishments and purposes. will be de-
liVered by Gen. Nevius. Adjt. Gen. Cole
and others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-12
IMMUNE CAMPFIRE.
Department Commander Guest Of
Spanish War Veterans.

Spanish War Veterans
Soldier songs and patriotic talks were
features of the campfire of the Fourth
Immune Camp. United Spanish War Vet
Grams. last night at Costello's hail. The
members of the organization rallied under
the call OF Commander s. G.. Mawson and
the hall was filled to its capacity
Past Senior Vice Department Command
er Daniel c. Eberly was master Of cere-
monies and presented program of musi-
cal and literary events. A feature was
the visitation of Department Commander
G. E. Rausch and his staff, comprising
Senior Vice Commander E. L. Tubman,
Department Historian Isaac N. Dolph and
Marshal Cavanaugh
The department commander was well
coined by Camp Commander Mawson, and
In response Commander Rausch congratu.
lated the Fourth Immune Camp upon the
success Of its campfire and urged the
membership to recruit the ranks and
bring the organization up to a high state
of efficiency. Quartermaster Simpson an
nounced that Commander-in-chief Charles
w. Newton Of the Spanish War Veterans
will visit Washington within the next
month.
Patriotic addresses were made by Past
Department Commander Lee M. Lips
comb. Capt. Robert H Wood, Department
Historian Dolph and others
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-12
NEW RULES ORDERED.
Relates to Bills Of Exception in Dis
trfct Supreme Court.

The justices of the District Supreme
Court in general term have promulgated
a new rule as to bills of exception. Com
mon law rules ~ to 81 are rescinded
and in their place are two new rules
known as IS and 81
Rule 30 provides: Exceptions to rulings
or instructions must be taken at the
time and several exceptions may be in
cluded in one bill
Rule 81 provides: The bill of excep-
tons shall be prepared by counsel If not
settled before the jury retires, counsel
rendering 1t shall give two days notice
In writing to opposing counsel of the time
at which 1t Is proposed to submit the
same to the court to be settled, and shall
also at least eight days before the time
designated in such notice present to op-
posing counsel the proposed bill or a copy
thereof. The bill shall be submitted to
the court within thirty-eight days after
judgment shall have been entered I'M
less the court shall. :or cause shown, ek-
tend the time. Section 2 The fact of the
settling and filing of the bill of eXcep-
tons shall be noted in the minutes of
the court. Section 3. If the court is I'M
able to settle the bill of exceptions, a
new trial shall be granted Section 4
The submission. settling, signing or fl
ing of bill of exceptions shall not be
anected by the expiration of any term.
provided this rule is complied with. Sec
ton .. This rule shall apply to pending
cases.
watch for City-Randle Highlands
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-12

At the Flower Show Tonight
De sure you see Skaters fine display.
-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-12
OFFICERS ARE ELECTED.
Annual Meeting of the Washington
Housekeepers' Alliance.

The annual meeting of the Washington
Housekeepers' Alliance was held yester-
day afternoon at the Friends School. at
which the following officers were elected.
Mrs. P. l.. Cole, president; Mrs. David j.
Brewer, Mrs. II. B. F. Mcfarland, Mrs.
Henry l.. West, Mrs. Mary S. Lockwood,
Mrs. Robert S. Oliver and Mrs. S. w.
Woodward, vice presidents; Mrs. ]. c.
Wild, secretary and treasurer; Mrs. 8. l..
Ransome, assistant secretary and treas
urer
Chairmen of committces-Mrs. Wright.
ways and means; Mrs. 9. d. Luckett.
membership; Miss Emma E. Jacobs. in
struction in household economies; Miss
Ellen NJ Rugg, resolutions: Mrs. Alice
+. Whitaker, training schools; Miss L.
r. Vinton, laundry, and Mrs. George +.
Fleming, press.
Household Hygiene in its Relation to
tuberculosis was the subject of an ad-
dress by Mr.. E. Berliner, president OF the
Society for the Prevention of Sickness of
Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-12
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS.
Movement Begun in the Southeast.
ern Part of the District.

movement Begun in the Southeast
ern Part Of the District.
Through the cooperation of the Boys
Club Organization and Aid Society of 527
10th street northwest. James L. Dudley
general secretary, boys and girls clubs
have been organized In the Minnesota
Avenue Mission of Twining City
large number of interesting books and
games have been donated by the Boys
Club Organization and 1t is proposed to
add gymnasium and other features COM
mon to boys and girls clubs.
These clubs meet every Thursday and
Friday evenings under the direction of
Rev. Elias Augur. and they are expected
to improve the social and moral welfare
of the children Of that part of the Dis
trict.
The Boys Club Organization and Aid
Society is promoting similar work all over
the country. The organization conducts
three boys clubs in Greater New York,
which have combined membership of
over $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-12
FUNERAL OF JOHN w. sMoor.
Services at the Home of His Daueh.
ter in This CITY.

The funeral of John w Smoot who
died suddenly Monday I'm the seventy
fourth year of his age at the home of
his son. r. p. Smoot, Hyattsvlle. Md.
took place at . o'clock this morning from
the residence of his daughter. Mrs. r.
T. Hardy. .O1 9th street southeast. The
remains were later taken to St Peters
Catholic Church. I'd and streets south
east where requiem mass was said by
Rev, Father OBrien
Interment was made in Mount Olivet
Cemetery. TIL" pallbearcrs were Mcssrs.
Robert Coleman. j. H. Bradley. r. g.
Coleman, Edward Daley William +. Top
pan and Walter Todd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-12
BIG FUR THEFT REPORTED.
Detectives Deny Visiting Alleged
Providence Suspects Here.

Maj. Sylvester has received circular
from the police OF. Providence, r. l., tell
ing Of the theft of several thousand dol
lars worth of furs in that city. The list
includes sixty Persian skins, worth $500,
twenty tail skins, $11O; fifty mink skins,
$50; ten Persian sable skins. $500; fifteen
Hudson Bay sable skins, $500; twenty
astrakhan tail skins. 500; fifty mink ties,
$3.50: five fox muffs, 500; ten Persian
lamb ties. 500: twelve Persian paw ties,
$40; ten fur coats, 81 1000. and a quantity
of assorted furs which had beap left at the
store for repairs.
There was no suggestion made that the
furs had been brought to this city. De-
tectives Weldon and Burlingame denied
there was any truth in a statement print
ed In morning paper that the detectives
had gone to local hotel and interviewed
three alleged suspects in the case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-12
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Feared Visitor From Zoo.

Mrs. Annie l.. Phelps, who conducts
confectionery establishment in Ten
ieytown. was alarmed last night about
10 o'clock by seeing an animal looking
in one of the windows. Thinking res
ident of the Zoo had escaped. Mrs. Phelps
telephoned the police.
Policeman McLucas found Mrs Phelps
at the front door with a loaded revolver
awaiting the return of her mysterious
visitor. Inquiry at the Zoo showed none
nf the animals had disappeared, and the
policeman concluded that Mrs. Phelps
had seen big dog belonging to a neigh
Dor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-12

Watch for City-Randle Highlands.-
Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-12
Lecture ON Aeronautics.

Lieut. Frank +. Lahm, C.S.A.. will give
a stereopticon lecture on "Aeronautics"
at O'Clock tomorrow evening at AS
sembly Hall. Y. NJ. c. A. building. 1916
6 street. under the auspices of the As
sociation Evening Institute The lecture
will be illustrated by fifty lantern slides
and Is open TO members and their men
friends. No charge will be made for ad-
mittance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-12
REV. J. C. DENT BURIED.
Funeral Services Held in Mt. Moriah
Baptist Church.

The funeral of Rev. James Clinton Dent,
late pastor of Mount Meriah Baptist
Church, I'd and n streets southwest, who
died at his home. 154 @ street southwest.
last Saturday. took place from the church
yesterday. The remains were borne to
the church at pm. Tuesday, where they
lay In state until the beginning of the
services. Hundreds viewed the dead
prelate during the night and yesterday
The church was heavily draped in mourn
ing. The floral tributes were numerous.
The building would not accommodate
the great outpouring of colored people
who came from all parts of the city and
neighboring counties in Maryland and
Virginia.
Rev. W. Bishop Johnson DID, of the
Second Baptist Church. conducted the
services. assisted by a number of pas
tors. Rev. Mr.. Dent owned considerable
real estate, and leaves a wife, an
adopted daughter, two sisters and a
brother.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-12
FIRST SEASON DANCE.
Business High Alumni Association
Arranges Winter Program.

The Alumni Association of the Business
High School has arranged to open its So
cial season with a dance at Mrs Overs
December s. special committee has
been appointed to take charge of the
event and every effort Is being made to
make it success
The executive committee at a recent
meeting decided to hold regular meetings
the first Tuesday of each month. and also
to advance it's employment department in
many particulars. The work of this
branch of the alumni is to furnish en-
plOyment to all members unemployed and
to better their conditions where advance
ment is desired
Charles A. Jones. who has been closely
identified with the alumni association
since its organization ten years ago, has
left the city permanently, having en-
gagged in newspaper work in Boston.
Mass
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-12
ROW OVER JANE MOSELEY.
=. n. Parker Asks for Dissolution Of
partuoreh;n ord paoa;yarch;n

Proceedings for a dissolution of partner
ship. for a receiver and accounting have
been instituted in the District Supreme
Court by Earle H. Parker against Lewis
Jefferson and Mary S. Brown.
Mr.. Parker. by Attorney w. G. Gardiner,
tells the court that January 30. 1907.
he paid $1,000 to Jefferson for an interest
in the steamer Jane Moseley, with the
understanding that the profits of running
the boat on excursions down the Potomac
were considerable. He declares that he
has not received one cent profit, and
charges that Jefferson declines to let him
inspect the books of the partnership.
Mismanagement is also alleged, and
Parker AYERS that unless the court inter-
venes his interest will be disspated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-12
Foot Ball Game at
Princeton November IA

princeton november IA.
Special through train via Pennsylvania
railroad leaves Washington Saturday, No
vembef IA. at am, arriving Princeton
l2:J0 pm. affording ample time for
luncheon before the game: returning
leaves Princeton thirty minutes after the
game. from Middle station. stopping thir-
ty minutes at Broad street station. Phila-
delphia, for dinner.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-12
Dressed Palings, $500 Per 100.
Frank Libbey & Co. 9th & n. Y. ave. NV.
A Special Invitation Is Hereby Elk

tended to the people of Washington to
visit the Art Shop of Lycett. the Society
Stationer and Engraver III \. Charles
street Baltimore. Nd This is without
doubt one of the most unique Gift Shops
In the United States. Goods delivered in
Washington free. Send for our Xmas
memoranda book neat but helpful little
brochure. containing blank pages for
Xmas shopping. Mail orders carefully
executed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-12
Files Caveat in Condit-Smith Estate.

Ethel Whitney. niece of Sarah S.
condit- Smith. has filed in the Probate
Court caveat protesting against the ad-
mission of certain codicis of he latter's
viii to probate. She charges that the
codicis were procured by undue influence
and asks that the order of the court adj
hitting them be revoked and that issues
be framed on them and sent to a jury
for trial. Attorneys j. D. Sullivan and
Il. ). Mccalmont represent the niece.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-12
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Observation-Disclosures Hoffman, in The
Mimic World" S:1J pm.
National-Edwin Stevens in The Dew
u, SID pm.
CoIumbia-"Algeria," SIS pm.
Chase's-Polte vaudeville, S:1o pm.
New Academy-'Wanted by the Police,
s:l5 pm.
Gaycty-'The London Bellies" S:1o y. m.
Now Lyceum-"The Champagne Girls,
-
Ma iestic-Continuou vaudeville and
moving pictures. TO pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-12
Real Estate Men Know Values.

THAT is the reason The Star carries the
bulk OF real estate advertising. If you
wish purchaser or tenant for your prop
erty an ad. in The Star will bring him to
YOU. Telephone Main o-4-4-0