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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-19
BOARD MEMBERS LIKE THE
! BEN-HUR CONTEST
BARS PLAN TO GIVE CHILDREN TICKETS TO
PRODUCTION is ENDORSED.

Members Of the Seattle city
school board are enthusiastic over
ths "nep.Hurn contest instituted
for the benefit Of the Seattle school
children.
Whom members Of inc rducati6nM
legislative body OF this city say
that any plan that viii induce
famous az Ten tlur" by Gen
lev Wallace. and Will giNe
them an opportunity 90 see 70
drAmaused as the grcatest plas
on tho American stage u must
surely be- worth the while " every
student OF any school Ia the city
70 put Ia time cnough 90 write an
ESSAY Of i50 words dealing with
"flen uar."
There Is only one day LETT now
10 get your essays in. In order that
these who have been busy With
examinations may have an oppor
tunitg to compete IN this contest
The RenHur" Editor VIII allow any
ESSAYS mailed tomorrow Ia Dc
Judged
As final summary 81 what this
contest Ia and what has been said
If its Il Was instituted by The
star as soon as Il learned that the
famous play of Reniur" was 70
be presented here, Three hundred
tickets were secured. and students
wefe told % read the book ol Ben.
Hur" Then the proposition was
explained TO the students A 800
word easay. dealing with some char
acter. some scene or some story
fonnd In the book. was all that was
expected % them.
The "Bon.Hur Editor talked
with prominent ministers Of this
eisy--explalned the plan 10 them
and received Ca every instance their
hearty endorsement and a promise
70 help Il along. for the benefit Of
children
Prime pals Of several o. the lead.
Ing schools we're interviewed. They
we're unanimous In their approval
Leaders In the parochial schools
were extremely thankful FOR the op
porianity to let their charges have
this extraordinary opportunity
Many edueatlonalistH vciunteereo
their endorsement. Prom the very
start this contest has been enthu
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1ust one day more. Mail your
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night Pat a little extra time on
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-19

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. "a
Emma Goldman. arrested several
days RFo on eight counts. has been
released on bail after depositing
81 900. Dr. Reltman IL stlll in Jail
Both viii be charged with misde
mcanors
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Hsa Reelected

OLYMPIA. Jan Willis John.
aon. Of spokane. was elected presi.
dent at the annual meeting of the
state board ~ health held here n
g Heg. Of Seattle. was reelected
FHefafHrY
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-19

All-Iinen Torchon Edges
and Insertions. in good trim
ming widths, at oJ4c and
7tc yard
42-inch Fancy Figured
Nets, small. pretty designs.
suitable for making waists,
in white. cream, brown or
Alice blue 4Sc yard.
Cambria and Nainsook
Embroidery Edges in excel
lent trimming widths: l0c
yard.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-19

February ~ o. the date set by ihe
o. 81 Civil ScrFire commission fpf
the examination FOR the position "
aien0Franhef and German translator
TNe position payn $50 per month.
anH She present Opening iH ln the
q. 3 eeiaaical survey sc Washing
ton. ~ -
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-19

TACOMA. Jan. 10 The boxing
match between Dr. A. r. Roller of
Seattle and Denver Ed@ Martin.
which d scheduled 20 take place
at the Glide skating rink next Mon
day night g. On aiatu quo. az the
legal lighta say Chief II Police 4
NJ Dudley announced yesterday that
he would not permit the exhibition
% take place no matter how harm
less " might be
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-19
WOmen's Union Suits, ACC

Women's Cray Fleece
Lined Union Suits, Of medi-
um weight, fine-ribbcd,
iorm-fitting.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-19

While Miss Josephine Tabor. ~
the Otis. q fashionable apartment
house on the first hill vas absent
from her apartment yesterday a..
tcruoon. sneak thief carried OF
about $50 worth 81 iewelTy.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-19
HandlScrchiefs

Women's Ail-Linen Hem
stitched llaudkerchicis, OF
good quality. lSc each.
w ONE Ms Hcmstiichcd
Cambria liandkerehiefs, Sc
each
Womcns Fancy-Colorcd
Silk and Linen Hcmsiiiohed
Handkcrchicis. lie each
Mems Alcrccrixed Hem
stitched lIandkerchiefs. o &c
each.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-19

ine unanimously adopted resolutions
endorsing tho pending bin Of ole
Hanson making race-track gambling
"a felony
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-19

One Piece Model Silk
Dresses. Of light-stfiped taft
icta. with yoke and cuffs 81
net. piped with iaiiefa. front
panel and sleeves finished
with satin buttons. suitable
for house or street wear
Sl265
Two. Piece Model Dresses,
Of Raiah silk, with plated
waist. high collar and long
sleeves. Plated skirt with
fold. Dark brown. navy blue
and Copenhagen blue SS.SS.
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Panama Suitings, 23c Yard

Cloth Panama Seaside
Suitings, 30 inches wide, in
mcdium-size checks and
broken plaids, in pleasing
color combinations of pastel
tints OF gray. old-blue, reseda
green and old-rose. Each
shade is combined with
cream white.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-19

An old bachelor g. as much afraid
mouse.
A woman just loves to quarrel
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-19
Ladies Cloth Plaids, 42e I'd.

Good quality Ladies Cloth
Plaids. in pleasing assort-
mcnts Of rich. bright and
subdned colors. Width. 43
inches. An excellent wear
ing fabric. and exceptionally
desirable for skirts or chill
drens school dresses.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-19
Psnn.rl.arlsn. Enl.rssln

Prof S - Lancaster viii assist
lha ladies' og ibe FcnussivAais asso-
ciHfiun. bY showing etareupflcNn
views and giving QUE ~ his TALKS
Oh au entertainment they win give
~ fhr Johnston music hall on SRI.
daY evening as ufiHtk
Job never had b. endure having
p poem read % hiE from manu.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-19

CONCORD. \. H.. Jan ie--The
legislature In Joint session today
reelected Jacob II ualllngor TO the
United states senate.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-19
Children's Vests and
Pants, l5c

Childrcn's Silver Cray,
Swiss-Ribbed. Fieece-Lined
Vests and Pants. Of good
weight, nicely finished. warm
and durable lsc garment.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-19

"a always seems the height af im
rudence On q man 20 b. auaFlef than
wa afe.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-19
Mended Gloves, 3se Pair

This lot comprises Gloves
Of various descriptions, EN-
braciHg many sizes, largely
black.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-19

26-inch Umbrellas, Amer
lean iaiieta. Princess natu-
raj wood handles, o8c.
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&c You qeInq b Be III

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t. the Acn-Hur Editor. care The
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-19
ChiIdren's Hose. lee Pair

Childrcn's Cas- h ~ ere
Hose. with merino heel and
toe.
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Drawers

l9c-Drawers Of good quality cambria,
with full tucked ruiflc
25c-Drawers Of good quality cambria,
trimmed with full flounce Of lawn, tucked
and hemstitched Many other styles, en-
broidery or lace trimmed in circular or plain
effects, are priced at l0c, 25c, soc, 49c, 75c
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Cape and Mocha Gloves,
6Sc Pair

Broken sizes Of Cape and
Mocha Gloves. for women,
representing many excellent
values.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-19
Women's Hosiery tic
Pair

Broken lots Of Women's
Hosiery. priced for quick
clearance before inventory.
This lot comprises boot lace
effects. IN black and tan,
some embroidered Cotton
and Isle Hosiery. in black,
and Silk-lisle. in colors.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1909-01-07
4 HORRIBLE HOLD UP

about ten years ago my bro
ther was held up in his work,
health and happiness by what
was believed to be hopeless Con-
sumption, /" writes w. R. Lips
combe, Of Washington, N. G.
He took All kinds Of remedies
and treatment from several doc
tors, but found no help till he
used Dr.. Kings New Discovery
and was wholly cured by six bot
ties. He is a well man today. :
It's quick to relieve and the sur
est cure for weak or sore lungs,
Hemorrhages, Coughs and Colds,
Bronchitis, LaGrippe, Asthma
and all Bronchial affections. soc
and $1.0O. Trial bottle free.
Guaranteed by Geo. Steward.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1909-01-07
ASSESSMENT NOTICE.

lAsSsSft
oAice 81 tho silver Eagle Xining CompAny
Limited. Wallace. Idaho, December 18th. 1908.
\ Notice. n hereby given that at meeting Of the
directors. held on the lyth day 81 December. A.
d. lYH nm assessment 81 one mill and 0ne-half
IN, per share was eviesl upon the capital stock
Of the corporation, payable on or before the ist
day 81 February, A. D. 1869. to Otto A. OLSON.
treasurer at the Office OF the company. lofIicc Of
the Western Investment company rooms Az
Barnard block. Wallace. Idaho. ~.
Any stock upon which the assessment remains
unpaid on the lst day Of February, 4. D. lD9,
will hc delinquent and win he advertised for
sale at public auction. and unless payment Il
made before. win be sold on the lat ay Of March
a d. 1901 at 2 o'clock .. M. ii the Office Of the
company, viz. rooms Is Barnard block, Wallace,
Idado 10 pay thu delinquent assessment, tosuther
With costs Of advertising and expenses 81 sale.
OTTO A. OLSON.
Secretary treasurer OF The Silver Eagle Milling
company. limited. WalLce, Idaho.
Dec 2s-Jany "
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1909-01-07
FIND COPPER NEAR culDEslG'

What promises to be one Of
the big copper mines Of the
country has been located about
IL miles from Culdesac and seven
miles from Jack Spur on the
west side Of Mission creek, and
near the Lewiston Grangeville
railroad in Nez Perez county.
The property ID traversed BY =
ledge proven to be - feet in
width and carrying ore Ill the
way from $l4 to SIS in copper
and $1.66 IN gold.
A company known as the Cop
per King Mining q Milling com.
|pany has been formed to operate
the claims. which are six n
number. A tunnel II being
driven to gain a depth Of 2O(
feet and SO feet Of this work hal
been done. It is the intention
to erect q smelter in the spring.
The principal owners are Johr
King, Jesse L. King, R. ]. Day
Taylor B. West, ]. ]. Wood ans
10. w. Leggatt, Of 10. Idaho.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1909-01-07
5NlSNKA lets CONTRACT
Plans ~ Ersct concentrator and In
crease Capital to $7,500,00

AT the annual meeting 81 the stockholders Of the Swastika
Copper Mnn company held ast week the following oace and
directors wer elected for a sniag yr: President and Treas
urer Thomas Mafce 81 oula Mont viz president and
manager j. NJ Mc1neld q npsi Mont; secretary George
e. Ma1lowe o. Wallacs.
The secretary subulsd review q tn NJ years work show
ine that one ~ Of Or la - shppd and had neted the com
pany $s5s an ~ rep a work = TIE mine was regarded
q satisfactory in every way The management has now de-
tened to OPEN up the big ledge recently discovered On the
pery This beeved be the main ledge and the showing from
which the shipped believed to be cshoo For this
purpose conac for 800 feet Of work let to George and
Thomas NJ Mowe Work will commence 1t and force OF
not e,s than Two shifts will b employed continuously is BE-
ieve that ledge will BE encountered within the next 50 feet
and the balance OF the will be carried out in drifting
Ii Il esated that the completion Of this contract will give
depth Of about 400 feet the ven This can be increased by
drifting.
II Is the Intention to place block Of treasury stock sale at
once with the object Of raising sufficient funds to erect
traitor Of - than 50 and IN such that can be
doubled tbled occasion demand considerable
amount Of equipment also purchased and on its way to
the mine he spring It & expected that the Chicago Mil
wauee ST Paul railroad will be in operation and regular ship
en Of ore IN be made the road within four miles Of the
property shipments have been handicapped by lack Of
transportation facilities.
The treasury In good shape for all present necessities but it
ii intended near future increase the capital by changing
the par value from 10 $780, making the capital
instead Of $3.50 600 present The officers believe
the condition f the property warrants this change.
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once 81 the Atlantic Mining Company. Wallace
Idaho. december 10th lyUs.
3 Nosies Il hereby given fhat = IhsethG y tie
directors. held on the 10th day 81 December
A. D. 1904. an assessment Of two mills per share
was levied upon the capital stock Of The eorpora-
tIon payable on or before the 18th day OF January.
A. .. 1902. to Otto A. Olsson. treasurer. II the
once 81 the company. loficc 81 tho Western IN.
vcstment company rooms Is barnard block.
Wallace. Idaho
Any stock upon which this assessment remains
unpaid on the 10th day Of January 4. p. 1871.
WIN be delinqnent and win BE- advertised f0s
sale at public auction. and unless payment h
made before win b sold on the 18th day Of Fcbru-
arg a. D. 1902 At o'clock p. M. at the once soi
the company. W, rooms IS barnard block
Wallace. Idaho. to pay the delinquent assessment
together With costs Of advertising and Expenses
OF sale.
OTTO A, OLSON.
SecreiasT Treasurer Of the Atlantic Mining rom.
pany. Wallace Idaho
lice l7.Jany II
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1909-01-07

DO you believe in boosting? Are
you member Of the Mine Makers
Association? Do you know about
the new booklet and other special
advertising now under way?-Advt.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1909-01-07
NOTICE 10 CONTRACTORS.

NV1lOE ~ VONA1sSANA04ss0
Bids win be received by the
Bear Top Mining Company for
80 feet Of upraise work In it
property near Murray. All bids
must BE IN BY January "a 1922.
The right u reserved to reject
any and ell bids. Information
regarding the work may be had
by addressing the manager at
Murray, Idaho.
Address al communications to,
GEO. JsEIEBLER
Manager.
Murray, Idaho.
De. 31-Jan. IA. 4
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1909-01-07
NOTICE TO DELINQUENT STOCK.
HOLDERS

Once 81 the Springfield Mining Company. Lin.
tied. Wallace. Idaho. December. ~. 1908.
Notice There Is delinquent upon the fol.
lowing described stock on account Of an as
sessrnent levied on the 18th day Of Oct0lar. a. D.
1885, the several amounts set opposite the respec-
tive shareholders. as foll0Ws
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1909-01-07

And In accordance with law. 70 many shares
Of each parcel nf stock 0s may bc necessary. will
he sold ut the Office OF the Springfield Mining
company. Limited, "a. II. Fcathcrstonc's office
in Ottcnon block.) Wallace. Idaho. on tho 9th
day OF January. A. d. 1909. at the hour Of 10
O'Clock a. IN. Of such day, to nay delinquent
assessment ihercon. together with the costs Of
advertising and expenses Of sale. .
II. FEATHERsTONE.
Secretary.
Ottcrson block. Wallace. Idaho.
~ order and resolution Of the Board Of Direct.
ors Of the springfield Mining Company. Limited
the above mentioned sale Of DELINQUENT stock has
been and hereby Is postponed until January 2Oth.
1909. at The place and hour above mentioned
a. II. FEATIIERsrOxE.
secretary.
Dec. 3i,Jan. IA
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1909-01-07

When in the city call at the Office
Of the Mine Makers Association in
the Barpard building. -Advt.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1909-01-07
NOTICE or P0sTPONEMENT

Notice Il hereby given that the annual moot
Ing Of stockholders Of the NsvenweAt Mining
company. limited. has levn postponed from
January ~, 1902 10 April ~. 1907 By orlcr Of thu
hoard q directors.
PETER ANDERSON.
President.
Dec IL. Ian. IA WI
Evening star., 1909-04-20
TAKOMA PARK.

Miss Edith Balthis. daughter of Pay
master Balthis, U.SN., is the guest of
Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Lerch, Chestnut
avenue, Takoma Park.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dana Johannes returned
Saturday from Mechanicsburg. Ohio. and
are occupying their former home on
Cedar street.
The annual banquet Friday evening Of
the Christian Endeavor Society Of the
Takoma Presbyterian Church was re-
garded as the most successful in the
history Of the organization. Toasts were
offered. as follows: President Fred j.
Walker. The Past and Future of the
Takoma Society; Miss Mabel Bailey.
"The Infancy Of the Takoma Society
Rev. Thomas c. Clark, pastor Of the
People: J. Bond Smith. The Press; :;
Miss Nettie Whitmer. "Fads": O.. N. An
lderson. college Escapades": Louis Lang
lille, President Taft" and E. " Critten-
den Roosevelt in Africa" Miss Laura
Skinner and Mrs. Kirke Campbell also
original poem and A. W. Starrat. presi-
dent o. the Christian Endeavor Union.
discussed the coming c. E. convention at
s.. Louis. The toastmaster was .le Lisle
Morrison. The decorations were white
carnations and jonquils. A large number
Of banqueters were present.
Miss irene Kautz of Ohio and Miss Alice
Caden of Augusta. KY, nieces Of r. l..
Lerch of Chestnut avenue. have returned
t. their homes after an extended stay
here.
Rapid progress is being made in the
construction Of the new car barn at
Brightwood for the Washington Railway
aEd Electric Company. The fireproof roof
is now being put on. The switch and
cross-over on Georgia avenue just north
Of w street has been removed. prepara-
tory to the installation Of through service
10 the center of the city. A cross-over
has been constructed on w street near
Georgia avenue for the LIE Droit Park
cars, thus eliminating the switching of
cars on the Brightwood line at that
point.
The Columbia union conference of the
Seventh Day Adventists opened Friday in
the Foreign Mission Seminary. Takoma
Park Md, and will continue until the
end OF the month.
Evening star., 1909-04-20
ROCKVILLE, MD.
Special Correspondence Of The Star.

ROCKVILLE, Md, April 20, 1900.
William Brown. colored. was arrested
yesterday on a charge of breaking into
the home Of Harry E. Clark, assistant
county treasurer. who resides at Silver
Spring. A posse of citizens headed by
Deputy Sheriff Qunter, spent good por-
ton of Saturday and Sunday securing the
country about Silver Spring searching for
the man, but no trace Of him was dis
covered. After Mr.. Clark had left for his
ONCE at Rockville yesterday morning
Brown was seen making his way to the
Clark home where his wife is employed
Frank l.. Hewitt postmaster at Silver
Spring, assembled party Of citizens and
went after him. Brown was found In the
cellar Of the Clark residence, and the
building was surrounded and q telephone
message was sent to Sheriff Mullican at
Rockville. The sheriff detailed Deputy
Aaron Hewitt to go to Silver Spring. He
placed Brown. who offered no resistance,
In arrest and brought him to Rockville
jail.
Miss Corrie Elizabeth Wilson. daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. John Wilson of the vi
cinity of Burtonsville. and William Ernest
Harper OF the Silver Spring neiehborhood
were married at Forest Glen yesterday
afternoon, Rev. Charles o. Rosensteei.
pastor Of st. Johns Catholic Church ON
ciating. The ceremony took place In St.
Johns Church.
In an eleven-inning contest at Glen
Echo yesterday afternoon the Prospect
base ball team Of Washington, defeated
the Glen Echo aggregation to 4. The
batteries were Boswell and Ehrmentraut
for Glen Echo and Hughes and O'Brien
for Prospect.
Evening star., 1909-04-20
In Honor of Mrs. Story.

Mrs Sherman, wife of the Vice Presi-
dent, gave an informal luncheon yester-
day to Irondeouot Chapter of Rochester,
N. Y, of which she is a member. Mrs.
William Cummings Story was the guest
of honor Later in the afternoon Mrs.
Story was the principal guest at an in
formal tea given by Mrs. Short Willis at
her home on 10Th street. The guests
were of the Connecticut delegation, Mrs.
Willis being formerly of Connecticut !"
Those who were in the receiving line
with Mrs Willis were Mrs. Story, Mrs.
Sarah r. Kinney, State regent from Con-
necticut: Mrs. John Buel. state vice re-
gent of Connecticut; Mrs. John T. Stir
ling, vice president general OF Connecti-
cut, and Mrs. Seabrook Sydnor.
Those who assisted at the tea table
were Mrs. William Todd Helmuth of
New York. Mrs. George sternberg. Mrs.
Wood of New York and Mrs. Randall of
Galveston, Tex.
Mrs. Robert L. Taylor. wife of Senator
Taylor OF Tennessee, will entertain at a
tea in her apartments at Stoneleigh
Court tomorrow from 5 to Z o'clock In
compliment to the Tennessee Daughters.
Mrs. L. B. Site Of Nashville, Tenn,
Evening star., 1909-04-20
Held on Burglary Charge.

James E. Jones entered a plea OF guilty
to- the Charge of breaking into saloon
owned by Edward V. Roche, the night OF
April IS last before Judge Mullowny of
the Police Court this morning. and was
held in $500 bond for the action OF the
grand Jury Jones. 1t was stated. broke
into the place at 1492 II street northeast
uiid attempted to Rob the till of a music
Evening star., 1909-04-20

regent Of the Campbell Chapter, OF which
Mrs Taylor Is a member, Is the guest OF
Mrs Taylor at Stoneleigh Court.
Miss Mary r. Wilcox will entertain this
afternoon from to O'Clock at 2O12
Columbia road the Tennessee, Texas,
Mississippi and Georgia delegations to the
D. A. r., to meet Mrs. Story.
Evening star., 1909-04-20

dents to employees while at work and
to passengers In getting on or OF cars.
ETC.. brings the total number Of casual
ties up to 1884 (79S killed and 1886
injured). This shows a decrease Of
2.S14 in the total number as compared
with the figures reported for the same
period a year ago.
The total number of collisions and de
railments In the quarter now under re-
view was 2.6S4 u,373 collisions an1
Evening star., 1909-04-20
Commends the Red Cross.

After expressing thanks for the enter
tainment. she added:
Il have listened with the greatest in
terest and delight to the fascinating story
Of the Red Cross told to us by its most
distinguished American officer. always ex-
cepting the President. The world recog-
nizes the International Red Cross as the
organization upon which depends in civil
lization or In the dark corners of the
globe to which civilization is just begin
ming to penetrate the Christ spirit which
makes humanity akin. No nation in this
day would dare fire upon these merciful
legions. SO deep Is their respect, so pro-
found the devotion they inspire. l under
stand that recently military sections OF
the Red Cross have been established in
many of the states, following the lead OF
European nations and of Japan, the little
country that furnished 100000 members
to the Japanese Red Cross Association
during it's war with Russia. and won the
admiration of the world by its care
the Bed Cross Of not only Its
own, but the enemy's sick and wounded.
I'VE can never lose faith in human ma
ture and the power OF human sympathy
so long as such merciful work and Christ
like sacrifice are being done for the suf-
fering in the world.
Evening star., 1909-04-20
RAILROADS DEATH TOLL.
Killed In Three Months Number
Nearly Eight Hundred.

The number of persons killed in train
accidents during the months Of October.
November and December, 1908, az
shown in the reports made by the rail-
road companies to the interstate COM
merce commission. under the accident
law of March 3. 1901. was 1S4, and in
jured 1924. The number of accidents
Of other kinds. including those acci.