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Will Explore Crockett's Land.

FREEPORT, Me- November 27.-An
expedition to explore Crocketts Land,
the territory discovered by Commander
Peary I'm his dash for the pole. will
leave next July, according to Prof
Donald b. Mcmillan, who was one of
the Peary party. Prof. Mcmillan, who
has been an instructor at Worcester
Academy, says that he will give up
teaching and make arctic exploration
his life work. He declined to give any
details of his proposed expedition TO
CrockettS Land.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-27

DR.. and Mrs II. w. Houghton have re-
turned from their wedding trip, having
spent three weeks in Florida and New
York. They will be at home informally
December and 8. DR. and Mrs. Hough-
ton chaperoned card party given by the
Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity Thanks
giving night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-27

Mrs. Robert Shaw Oliver and Miss
Oliver will be at home the Saturdays in
January at their new home, 1861 @ street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-27

Ambassador and Mrs. David Jayne Hill
were guests at the French embassy at
luncheon today. the ambassador return
ing from a short visit to New York in
time to join Nine Jusserand at this
hospitality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-27
Star Office Visitors.

The following visitors registered today
at The Star Office
James Hadley, Streator H.
Miss Edna Reagle, Pittsburg, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank II. OkerSon, Free
hold, n. j.
Virgil II. Mills and j. II. T. Mills. Hub
bard Tex
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-27
BORN

BROCK. On November c3 1909 to Mr.. an,
Mrs. Paul g. Brock. daughter ANN,
COMPTON BROCK.
HOMBURG. On Friday, November &c 1909 al
their home. in Baltimore. Md. To William
and Mary d. tnee Davis. daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. John L. Davis of Washington d.
c. Humburg, a daughter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-27

Judge and Mrs. Hatch and their daugh-
ter Miss Hatch, whose debut was ac-
companied by so many pleasant events
here last season, are at the New Willard.
They have just returned from a summer
trip to Honolulu
The Washington times., 1909-08-31
THOUSANDS IN LINE
TO GREET GOMPERS

Thirty or thirty-ive thousand mon will
be in line In Gompers parade and II will
be one Of the greatest union labor dem
onstrations ever witnessed I'm this coun-
try is the enthusiastic way I'm which
James J. McCracken, the chairman Of
the Gompers' home coming reception
committee, expressed himself last night
at the Central Labor Union meeting.
It was also stated at the meeting that
President Samuel Gomperg Of the Aneri-
can Federation OF Labor had been COM
munlcated with IN Paris and that no
had been Informed OF the plans Of the
union to tender him reception upon
his return to this country. October 10
Excursion trains will briag many mem
bers OF unions from nearby cities is
the belief Of the arrangement commit
tee.
The programs Tor the Labor Day ont
ing al Bcnning ID. September o has beeu
completed. according to the report made
70 the meeting by the committee having
the arrangements in charge.
The union was urged to take active
interest I'm the movement to have suf-
frage for the citizens Of the District by
Mark Jackson. who spoke at length
upon the subject
The Washington times., 1909-08-31
Negotiations Close With Oscar Han1merstein for One
Weeks Engagement Of Manhattan Company
Early in November at National

For the first time since the MetrOpoli-
tan Opera Company was here for a
brief engagement nearly two yea ago.
Washington is 20 have a season OF
grand opera.
Negotiations were closed TO-DAY by
Mrs Katie Wilson Greene with oscar
Hammerstein to bring the Manhattan
Opera Company with its fun orchestra
10 the National Theater for an engage
ment Of one week early in Novenoer.
Arrangements for the operss to be
sung have not yet been completed. The
singers who viii appear in those Sc
Iected viii be the same soIoists who ap-
pear in those operas in New York. The
repertoire Will be made up entirely Of
Italian and French operas. with the
exception of perhaps one German work.
Great significance is attached to this
announcement by music lovers who were
told of the plan this morning In view
Of the plans being made by Mr.. Ham
merstein 10 extend his chain of opera
houses in the larger cities Of the East,
IL is believed that Washington, at no
distant day. may have q regular opera
season of substantial length.
The success Of the extended season
Of the Metropolitan cv1pany in BaIti-
more last winter, which drew a large
patronage from the Capital IS partly
The Washington times., 1909-08-31
ELLEN TAKES SECOND
LEG ON TAFT TROPHY
Joyette, American Boat That Captured First Race,
Finishes Thrd-Great Crowd Sees Sport
at Marblehead

MARBLEHEAD. Aug. Sl.-The Ellen
won the second race for the, President
Taft cup, finishing at 1:21 40.
The others finished as follows: Wolf.
second. Joyette, third; Havella, fourth.
and Marguerite, fifth.
Eager to see the three American
Sender class yachts repeat their victory
Of yesterday over the German entrants
for the President Taft Cup. an even
greater crowd than that which saw the
Joyette win were on hand this morning
for the second days race between the
little flyers
The second race for the cups was
started promptly at 11:1O. with the
American yacht Joyette crossing the
line fret at 11:1O:3O, closely followed
German boat to get away The Wolf
was the last to cross the line having
made a bad start
With the exception Of the Wolf. ALI
Of the yachts followed the HevelIa
over the line so closely buncbed that
they could not be distinguished
A few minutes after crossing the
ilne the JOyette and Hevella had q
luthng match. and the American yacht
got the best Of it.
End of First Leg.
At the end OF the first leg the yachts
stood thus:
First, Ellen; second. Wolf: third. JOY
ette; fourth, Hevena; fifth. Zeehund II:
sixth, Margarethe.
The Hevella and Joyette hung close
together while the Wolf was close 20
the leader.
The Washington times., 1909-08-31
WEYLER IS FAVORED
AS ARNY'S LEADER
Court Group Wants Cuban
War Methods" Adopted
in Morocco.

LIBSON, Aug. 3L-The introduction
of Cuban war Methods by which it
is hoped &c eNtermiuaJe the warning
Rin triGrsmeu in Morocco. is indicated
today by the pressure that Is being
brought TO bear on King Alfonso TO
have him appoint General Weyier 20
succeed General Marina, who is IN COM
maud i'm Morocco.
a strong court group is urging Wey-
Itr's appointment as the surest guar
antee of bringing the war 10 speedy
termination That Alfonso viii likely
acuuiescc i'm the demand is shown by his
latest decree by which 5000 additional
men are made available for army Serv-
ice.
If WeyIer is appointed ne viii demand
the immediate dispatch of $4,000 addl-
tional troops to Morocco and VIII wage
the most sweeping and vigorous cam
paign possible, under the belief that II
will be better TO end the war speedily,
even though it cost thousands of lives.
than TO let IL drag on. entailinE financial
ruin and menacing the CountTy's pOliti-
cal security.
The Washington times., 1909-08-31

responsible. it Is believed, for the en-
Eagement booked for this city.
AIRS Greene has just returned from
New York where she concluded neEo-
uatons for the enga cement. An oDtior
on the National Theater has also been
granted for any of three weeks in No
yember that the opera company may BE-
here. -' DS
II believe Mr.. Hammerstein IooLs
upon the brief engagement planned for
Washington said Mrs. Greene. .'as an
experiment 10 gauge the interest WASH
lnS+on VIII take in grand opera. IL is
IN line with similar tests 20 which he
mas put other cities. Wherever There
mas been the slightest ENCOURAGEMENT
ne mas lnaugurated a season of grand
opera. anu
According to our present plans eva
operas WIu be given Mr Hammerstein
can not yet announce who his singers
VIII DE as the repertoire has NOT besn
made up. But I want to assure re
washington public that they will be the
same principals as those who sing these
operas In the Manhattan Opera Hol1se
Ihe chorus and ensembles will he as
large as the stage viii permit
IL IS expected that within a week tta
reperJoir1 and the date Of the anpa 90
menJ viii be announced.
Last yeir Washington was Witbo,1t
grand opera save for the ensa cement
Of the Abr 3mson company. which gsve
the operas in English at popular prices
The Washington times., 1909-08-31
INSANITY ATTACKS
FORMER SULTAN
Constant Fear Of Assassination
Shakes Mind of Abdul
Hamid.

VIENNA, Aug. a.-Incipient insanity
has attacked former Sultan Abdul
Hamid. according to Information from
the highest authority coming 70 the
Neue Freie Presse. It says that the de-
posed rulers constant fear Of assasslna-
Il at the hands OF agents of the new
regime I'm Turkey has shaken his mind
Abdul has not slept for a week, and at
times his rawlings have been so loud
as to disturb everybody in the great
house in which he is imprisoned on the
outskirts Of Salonica.
Physicians have failed utterly TO give
relief. and the death OF the former ruler
is believed TO be imminent.
The Washington times., 1909-08-31
RED CROSS SENDS
AID TO SUFFERERS

The American Red Cross sent $4,000
from the emergency fund today for
the relief Of the food sufferers al
Monterey, Mexico. An appeal was
also issued 20 the people Of the United
States for contributions. As soon as
received funds viii be promptly for
warded by telegraph.
The appeal states that thousands
are homeless, and that about 100000
viii be required 10 meet immediate
necessities. The American Red Cross
viii cooperate with the Mexican Ma
tiOnal Red Cross
The Washington times., 1909-08-31
JUDGE REFORMS HOBO.

WILLIAMSPORT. Pa, Aug. 81
"Quit tramping. and 20 10 work." said
Judge Hart 10 three strangers who
were held I'm jail here two months as
witnesses in case, where another
tramp had his throat cut I'm "a fight
In accordance with the courts sug-
Restion. one Of the men got a lob this
afternoon, and the other two said they
would do so as soon as possible.
The Washington times., 1909-08-31

The Ellen finished the first round at
l--Zb-u7. After her came the Wolf,
JQyette, Margal ethe. and HeVelia-
The Zeehund IL met with an accident
and dropped out Of the race.
The other yachts followed along
closely over the first part of the leg,
with the Wolf showing some fast work,
gradually Overhauling the others. To-
ward the latter part of the leg the
Joyette and Hevclla fell back perCepti-
bly,, while the Ellen and Wolf. showing
some fast sailing, overhauled the two
leaders, the Ellen turning the stake
that marked the end Of the first round
in the lead, the Wolf having taken
second place away from the JOyette
that yacht falling back 10 thiro, with
II, and MarBarethe, following in that
order.
The Second Leg.
on the second leg OF the first round
the beats made rapid run before the
wind. Ccming down TO the turn four
OF them were well punched, the Ellen
dropping into second place on the run.
Some of the sightseeing bHats crowded
IN on the racers at the turn. but were
promptly warned away by the whistles
OF the revenue cutters. The yachts
completed the first round and started
on the second leg Of the final round
The Ellen regained her lead and was
q 20. and the Hevella fifth at 12.30.0S.
4 ne WOu was in second place. making
the turn at l2:2l.45. with the Joyette
third at 12.& %. The Marguerite was
in fourth place ma king the turn at TO-
- 20, and the Hevella fifth at l2.SO.OS.
Ihe Leehund II dropped out Of the
race on the second leg as she met with
another accident. She was the first
yacht TO drop out of the series.
The Washington times., 1909-08-31
HOLLANDERS HONOR
QUEEN WILHELMINA

THE HAGUE, Aug. 3l.-HoHand is to-
day celebrating the tWenty-uiuth birth
day anniversary OF Queen WIhelmina.
SChoCI children are ON a holiday, flags
are hying everywhere, and crowds are
constantly passing the palace gates to
cheer the queen and the baby princess
Juiiaua.
The Queen received thousands OF con-
EratulatOTy kilograms from all over the
world This years celebration rs more
elaborate than formerly on account of
the recent birth of an heir.
The Washington times., 1909-08-31
WEATHER REPORT.

The storm over Florida IS increasing
sn intensity. Jhis storm viii move up
fensity, and it ViU cause rains I'M the
Atlantic states.
Temperature WI fan Wednesday I'm
the Middle Atlantic States
Storm warnings are displayed on the
Atlantic coast from Norfolk 10 ga-
Vannah.
The Washington times., 1909-08-31
HeroiSm of Sisters Saves
Lives of Hundreds of
Their Charges.
DEATHS DISCOVERED
IN SEARCHING RUINS
AT First Believed That All Escaped.
Feared Others May Be
Lost.

NEW YORK, Aug. 3i.-The
bodies of seven young children,
burned beyond recognition, were
found today in the ruins of St.
Malachy's Home for Children at
Rockaway Park, and firsmen are
searching the snoldering buildings
for other bodies.
The finding of the bodies came as
a shock, for after the fire last night
The police reported that all the chill
dren had been saved and accounted
for.
That scores, and even hundreds of
lives were not lost in the conflagTa-
ton was due to the heroism of Sis
tiers of St. Joseph, of Brooklyn, and
their brave little wards, who re-
Sponded to the fire drill with great
courage.
Just how the seven little ones
who perished in a room on the sec
Ond story got away from the main
body and were Unaccounted for is
not explained. They were found in
a huddled mass, as though they had
clung to each other as the smoke
and fire snuffed out their lives.
1000 WARDS.
4 There were nearly s3.8eNrchndreR.
in the home, which was a wooden
structure occUl wing an entire block
and facing the ocean. II was run
rs a summer home by the sisters.
The little inmates of the home were
from two to twelve years old.
The fire was discovered at Z
o'clock in the engine room. just
after the babies had been put to
bed and while the older children
were at their evening devotions.
Father Kivloy, in charge of the
home, hurriedly notified the sisters
20 sound the fire drill II was done
and the children, though badly
frightened, fell iH<o line. II was
part of the drill for the older girls
20 look out for the younger ones,
and the sight Of the tweIve-year-
olds ranging alongside Of the baby
cribs and then marching from the
burning buildings each with a baby
sn Ter arms. brought forth cheers
even from the firemen who had
responded.
Roll Called.
As soon as the children were in the
street a hurried roll was called. and
the police reported that all the tots
were safe. There was much excitement
in the Hebrew Sanitarium I'm the next
block, and the hundreds OF children
from that home. too. were marched into
The street. Later the Hebrew children
returned to their home 20 act az hosts
for the Catholic children, who were
housed there during the rest Of the
night
Today the iremen entered the srnoI-
dering ruins for the frst time in a
room on the second floor they came
upon the bodies Up TO that moment
there had been no report that any Iives
had been lost. and there was great eX-
Continued on Eleventh Page)
The Washington times., 1909-08-31
TAFT PERSONALITY
AID TO PROSPERITY
WaShingtonian Thinks 1t
Great Adjunct in City's
Growth.

Bumper crops of the American farm
or and the personality Of President
Tart according TO the belief of J.
Louis Willige, of WiHige, Gibbs a
Daniel of this city, are responsible
for the returning wave Of prosperirv
whose influence seems to be felt mar
ucuIarly now In Washington
President Taft's avowed interest in
the District and its affairs. Nr. VIII
lSe says, undoubtedly has put the
capital on a basis Of steady CONNER
cial growth, and Mr.. Willige. as a
real estate broker, is in position to
know whereof ne speaks. As soon as
the President let IL be understood that
there was 20 be no great upheaval
incident 10 the Administration, as had
been predicted by some. public conf
dence adjusted itself. and. according
to Nr. Willige's observations. pros
perity has been coming I'm strong on a
i:iEh tide since.
Wage-Earners Have Faith.
President Tafts attitude Of friendIi-
ness and optimism has had It's effect.
especially upon the Federal employees
Of the District, said the broker. They
have begun TO have faith in the sta
bility Of Washington investments, and
this already has brought a foretaste
of the good times 10 come CONNER
cialIy.
Il am one Of those business men
who believe that President Taft. he
cause he is sane, undemonstratively ef-
hCient. and a paCifier rather than a
disturber has been the greatest factor
in giving Washington its present inn
Continued on Second Page.)
The Washington times., 1909-08-31
AWF Ill SUFFERING
IN FLOODS WAKE
American Red Cross Appeals
for Help for Homeless
MexicanS.

The terrible conditions prevailing az
Monterey as a result Of the food were
outlined I'm a dispatch today received at
tie i1-~--te Department from Consul Cen
eral TIsnma. He says.
Please tell the Americsn press test
The flood disaster Is more terrible than
supposed. Twelve hundred estimated
dead. 1900 homeless. Rain continues,
terrible suffering must follow. We are
doing all we can"
The fOllowiEZ appeal was issued today
by the American Red Cross by direc-
ton of the chairman Of the central COM
mittee. Gen. George W. Davis. 10 the
American public:
Pleads For Help.
I'm view of the official advices from
America diplomatic representatives in
Mexico that great destitution exists as
a result Of the recent food, especially
AZ Monterey. and that assistance from
the United States Is badly needed and
desired. the American Red Cross ap-
peals 10 the American public for con-
tributions for the relief Of our near
ncighbors Of Mexico. Contributions re-
promptly forwarded by telegram, and
accounts and reports Of the disaster
and relief measures will be published
from time 10 time. as received.
Authentic dispatches state thou
sands homeless. and that the entire
population Of Monterey, about 10000
have suffered from -he flood Prob
ably $4,000 viii be required 90 meet
immediate emergency. Contributions
may be sent 20 the American National
Red Cross I'm care OF War Depart
ment Washington. y g."
Charles i. Magce, secretary Of the
National Red Cross, stated that 5000
from the emergency fund Of the Red
Cross had been Cabled by the State De
partment FOR the sufferers at Monterey.
Mr. Magee also stated that Ernest p
BickneH national director Of relief OF
the American Red Cross, who IS now
in Chicago. may be sent 20 the scene Of
the disaster TO assist IN relief opera
tions-
In Charge Before.
He said that Mr. Blcknoll had had
a great deal Of experience in such work.
as he had had charge of the American
Red Cross relief work in Italy at the
time of the earthquake last December.
and that he had also acted as director
OF relief az the California earthquake
and the Michigan forest fires He said
that Mr.. Biclmell ls thoroughly familiar
with emergency relief work
The Mexican ambassador has no new
Information as TO the situation but
keeps in constant touch with the state
Department Tie feels confident that
everything is being done than can be
done. He will leave this evening for
New York, from where he will sail to-
morrow on the Oceanic for Cherb1urg.
He viii join his wife and family in
France The ambassadors wife f. i'm
ill health. and be feels ii is important
that he should join her at this time.
The Washington times., 1909-08-31

The purity OF Piper Heidsieck cham
pagne flavor chewing tobacco has made
II famous and your dealer sells it.-AdYt.
The Washington times., 1909-08-31
TEMPERATURES.
sun TABLE
TIDE TABLE.


TIARPERs FERRY. W. Va. Aug 81.
= Potomac clear and Shenandoah muddy
this morning
The Washington times., 1909-08-31
FORECAST FOR THE DISTRICT

Increasing cloudiness; showers late to-
night or Wednesday. cooler Wednes-
day; moderate 10 brisk east and north
cast winds
The Washington times., 1909-08-31

No. I Pair of Blinds, SI.I5 Per Pair.
Frank Libbey & Co.. 6th & n. Y. Ave.
--AdYt.
The Washington times., 1909-08-31

Molding (5o) Different Kinds, &c per #.
Frank Libbey & Co, 9Th & N. 7. Ave.
--AdYt.
The Washington times., 1909-08-31

A Good Door, 81 so apiece.
Frank Libbey & Co.. 6tll and N. Z. Ave.
s-Advt.
The Washington times., 1909-08-31

Pretty Mantels, S2.5o a piece.
Frank Libbey & CO., 9Th & n. Y. Ave.
-Advt.
The Washington times., 1909-08-31
GORPERS BARRED
FROM CONFERENCE
International Trades Union
Kills Plans of AT
Hliation.

PARIS, Aug. 3f.-SamueI Gompers.
president Of the American Federation Of
Labor, was shut out Of participation in
the International conference. Of trades
unions. in session here. by the adoDtion
today Of motion to discuss no oUes-
uons submitted by organizations not af-
hhated with the conference.
The move will temporarily mt IN abav-
ance Gompers plan for the orpa nfzatior,
Of an international federation OF vol
men to defend the rights ana intar-
ests Of All and create international r.
ternity and union"
Ihe opposition to Gomners arose from,
MS objection TO a plan. favored b,, poar-
Iy an the other delegates. bv which n
was hoped 10 bring American unions in
20 ahihation with the conference
At the first session Of the couventio,
yesterday Mr.. Gompers was tho drs-
matte figure In stormy debate His
statement that personally he had no au-
tnority 10 pledge the affIiation Of his
body was received rather coIdIv.
Heuber, an Austrian delegate said
We thank you for your opinions hint
we do not need them Your poIicias
may not permit you to come TO MS. but
some day, American workmen. Won win
realize that the American policies arc
erroneous. and you win see the neres-
sity Of Joining the international fedora
ton"
Remarks Misconstrued.
Dir. Gompers, stinging under the re-
buke' arose and said his remarks had
been misconstrUed; tnat he intended no
criticism Of European trades unionIsro
I repeat" ne said. 1--WE are sincerely
desirous Of international federation hut
only so far as IL preserves the American
conception OF unionism. n Europe docs
not want us, II will be unfortunate
Nevertheless. we vii continue to strive
for the goal for which the human race
is ggling-internationaI fraternity
and unity"
Heuber retorted that the Americans
had been waiting seven years now 10
join the international affHatiou. NJ
Legien, the International secretary. end
ed the discussion by saving that Mr.
Gompers was only a guest at the pres-
ent time, and that It was hoped that
later the American Federation woU1d
join forces with their European brethren
The Washington times., 1909-08-31
Passengers Were Ignorant.

PITTSBURG. Pa. Aug. S1.-There was
a surprised crowd of passengers that
left the Pittsburg and Northern ex-
press here at 500 O'Clock today when
The Washington times., 1909-08-31
Wage-Earners Have Faith.

(ContlRueI on Second Page)
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-06-16
Srecian Food For Orearers

Easheesh, the strange drug which
has given our language its word AS
sassin"-a man SO frenZied by the drug
that he accomplishes Murder-is used
by the PersianS, Turks and Egyptians
in a manner akin to the use Of opium
by the Chinese. 1t is the product OF 4
plant grown in large quantities in the
Peloponnasus southern Greece. il the
district about TripolitZa. The plant
grows to height Of about four fee-.
and its branches are thickly covered
with small leaves and studded with
tiny seeds. The entire plant. stalk and
branches, is cut within 4 few inches Of
the root and laid out in the sun to dry
The branches are then rubbed to sepa.
rate the seeds, and these in turn are
ground into fine powder, which con-
stitutes the drug. The drug has the
power Of inducing sleep and producing
pleasant and fantastic dreams. Con
tinued use of haSheeSh renders its
deyotees reckless and results in a
wreck Of their mental and physical
Observation-Disclosures Standard.