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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-03

The flagship Of the lighthouse feet,
the Armeria, went to sea and Puget
Sound yesterday afternoon, with men
aad stores for the various stations up
thai way. including the keeper at
Destruction Island light, and the new
mooring gear for the Umatilla light.
ship, which recently broke from her
sea anchorage. She viii be gone fol
several weeks. The Columbine ha:
not yet gotten away for the Tilla-
nook aaj Coos coasts.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-03
Wood and Coal.

If you want dry FIR cordwood, in.
side fir, bark slab, or lockwood, ring
up Kelly the Wood and Coal Dealer,
the man who keeps the prices down.
Coal at 500 per ton in your base
ment or 5000 at yard. Main 2iol.
Barn, corner 18th and Duane.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-03
NEW TODAY
Plumbers.

Plumbers.
Plumbing service, 80 cents per hour,
for all work in our line. See Us; our
prices are reasonable and we guaran-
tee our work first class; a telephone
call will bring Our man to your home
or business Phone Main 406l, l26
Eighth street. us
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-03

Inspectors OF Hulls and Boilers
Ames and Weldon finished their
work in this port, for the time being,
yesterday and took the evening train
for Portland. after having duly ex-
amined and passed the following YES
sells; The Melville, Nahcotta, Gerald
C. Patrol. and the J. E. Monroe.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-03

Captain Archie Pease, Of the Co
lumbia River Pilot Association, now
in Washington, as delegate to the
American Association OF Masters,
Mates and Pilots, has been honored
by election to the vice-presidency OF
that distinguished organization OF
mariners.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-03

The steamer Argo is due from up
river today. on her way to Tillamook
Bay points. She is fitted for passen-
gers now, and will probably get some
If she decides to go out.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-03
The Mndern

The best and most up-to.date ton
serial parlor in the city is The
Modern. Perfect comfort and service
guaranteed to all. Excellent baths.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-03
Wanted 70 Buy.

Wanted: VIII buy frst-class fish
boat with 10 or II horse power gaso-
line engine. Apply at once, George
Caldwell, Tenth and Exchange. ins
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-03

The fine bar tug Wallula succeeded
yesterday in getting the German ship
Oregon, and the French bark Roch-
ambeau, to an ofing off the bar, and
they spread their wings for their long
voyage to Europe, both laden with
wheat.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-03

The very best board to be obtained
in the city is at "The occident
Hotel" Rates very reasonable.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-03
The Proper Place.

Go to the Occidcnt Barber Shop If
you are particular and desire first
class service. Satisfaction guaranteed
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-03

Try our own mixture of coffee--thC
J. P. B. Fresh fruit and vegetables
Badollet & Co., grocers. Phone Mai
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-03

The steamer Cascades arrived in
from the Bay City and went on to
Prescott for a load OF lumber.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-03

The steamer Shoshone was among
the getaways from this port yester-
day morning, going hence to San
Francisco, with a cargo of lumber.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-03

When the steamer Lurline went up
last evening at 2 o'clock, she took
with her as passengers from here A.
B. Mcclellan and B. F. Clayton.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-03

Plenty Of smeIts every day at
Braden-Adams Meat Market. See ad
on page 4.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-03

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
IN SESSION
ACTION ON STATED CLERK
QUESTION POSTPONED.
Revs. ]. Harry Durham and James
I. Smith Are Received Into
Membership. ..-e:

An overture handed down by the Cen
eral Assembly of the Presbyterian Church
separating the offices of stated clerk and
treasurer of that body caused much dis
cussion at the session of the Presbytery
Of Washington in the First Presbyterian
Church this morning. The decision was
reached to postpone action in approving
or rejecting the overture until the spring
meeting of the organization.
Rev. w. III. Roberts of Philadelphia at
present occupies the dual office, and sew
eral Of the presbyteries are of the opin-
ion that 1t should be separated. The
matter will be thraShed out among the
various presbyteries of the country, and
their representatives will vote on it at
the next session of the general assembly.
Rev. F. N. Kirby, pastor Of the Balls
ton, Va, Presbyterian Church, and recent
ly elected moderator Of the Presbytery
of Washington. presided over the session.
Rev. J. Harvey Durham, the new pastor
of the Western Presbyterian Church, and
Rev. James T. Smith of North Carolina
were received into membership in the
presbytery
Rev Mr. Durham. who comes from
Minneapolis, Mimi. will be installed as
pastor of the Western Church Decem-
Der 10. Rev. DIR. Charles Wood, pastor
of the Church of the Covenant, will
preach the sermon of the occasion The
cnaTse " the pastor viii De uellVered
by Rev James 7. Marshall pastor Of
the West Street Presbyterian Church.
and the charge to the congregation by
Rev. DR.. Spooner of the Sixth Presby-
terrain Church. The prayer of installa :
ton will be made by Rev. T. E. Davis
of the Westminster Presbyterian
Church.
A resolution was ordered sent to Rev
DR. John Lee Allison, pastor of the Gun
ton-Temple Memorial Church. expressing
sympathy in the death of his young
daughter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
GOING TO NEW YORK.
Mrs. Valesh Sewers Connection Will
Federation of Labor.

Mrs. Eva Macdonald Valesh. assistant
editor Of the American Federationist. who
has spent twelve years as an organizer
in the A. F. of l., has severed her con-
nection with that labor body and gone
to New York, to take up a broader field
of work with the Woman's Civic Fedora
ton. composed chiefly of New York So
ciety leaders. who are planning an ex-
tensive campaign Of uplift among working
women and girls. IA
Mrs Valesh handed in her resignation
to President Gompers October II, but he
requested her to remain until yesterday
to attend to some important labor mat
tiers. She is the only. woman ever ap-
pointed a general organizer of the A. F.
of L., and has formed more than 1OI
unions among men and women in the
eastern states. Her most recent work
was the organizing of the women en-
ployes of the bureau of engraving and
printing. While in New York she will
give some time to lecturing and to COM
piling history of the trade union move
ment. but her principal work will be or
ganizing women and girls, and bringing
them into contact with those who have
their interests at heart
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
THE COURT RECORD.
United States Supreme Court.

Present: The Chief Justice, Mr.. Justice
Harlan, Mr.. Justice Brewer, Mr. Justice
White. Mr.. Justice McKenna, Mr.. JUS
tice Holmes and Mr.. Justice Day.
Robert l.. Calding of Savannah, Ga;
Elmer Chambalin Of Bellefontaine. Ohio;
Shirley Carter of Baltimore. Md; Richard
H. Elliott of Connersville. Ind. Louis
Samter Levy of New York city, Albert
Francis Judd of Honolulu, Hawaii; Henry
A. Wise of New York city, David F.
Loughran Of Washington, d. c., were
admitted to practice.
No. 25. Robert NJ. Snyder jr.. ct al,
executors, etc, ct al, plaintiffs in error
agt ]. Rosenbau1n; in error to the su-
preme court Of the state of Oklahoma:
judgment affirmed, with costs; opinion by
Mr.. Justice Holmes.
No. g Lathrop, Shea & Henwood Com
pany, plaintiff in error, agt Interior Con-
stracticn and Improvement Company; in
error to the circuit court of the United
States for the western district of New
York; Judgment reversed, with costs. and
cause remanded. with directions to grant
the motion of the plaintiff to remand the
cause to the supreme court of the state
of New York; opinion by Mr.. Justice Nc
Kenna.
No 49, Virginia Carolina Chemical
Company. plaintiff in error. agt. j. P.
kirvon; in error to the supreme court
of the state of South Carolina; judg-
ment affirmed with costs; opinion by Mr..
Justice McKenna
No. 236. The United States, plaintiff in
error, agt. John A. Corbett eft al; in err
ror to the district court of the United
States for the western district of Wis
consin; judgment reversed, and cause re-
manded for further proceedings, opinion
by Mr.. Justice White; dissenting, in part,
Mr.. Justice McKenna and Mr.. Justice
Day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
FEAST OF THE LIGHTS.
Eight Days of Celebration by He.
brews Throughout World.

Hanucca. or the feast of the lights, will
be celebrated for the next eight days, be-
ginning tomorrow. by Hebrew communi-
ties throughout the world. in commence
ration of the rededication of the temple
at Jerusalem, In 1863 B. c. Hanucca is
one of the happiest holidays in the He
brew calendar, as it marks the anniver-
sary of the victory of the Maccabees. the
seven sons of Matthias, over the Syrian
host. 1t is celebrated by the lighting of
eight tapers consecutively for eight days.
The defeat of Antiochus, King of Syria.
by a small band of desperate warriors
led by Judas Maccabeus is regarded as
one of the greatest victories in history.
The Syrian monarch had ordered swine
to be sacrificed upon the altar of the He
brews and had erected an idol which he
commanded the Hebrews to worship.
After the victory by the Maccabees and
the cleansing of the altar after its defile-
ment by the Syrians the Hebrews de-
clared a celebration for eight days. dur
ing which tapers were lighted within the
temple every day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
TO PROTECT WOMEN.
Proposed Drastic Measure Against
White Slave Traffic.

A bill intended to put all end to the
white slave traffic was introduced in
the House today by Representative Mann
of Illinois, chairman of the committee on
interstate and foreign commerce. The
bill makes it crime for persons to in
duce, aid, entice or force any woman
or girl from one state to another for inn
moral purposes, or to aid or induce any
woman to go from one state to another
with the intention of compelling, with
or without her consent, to practice inn
morality. The proposed penalty is fine
not to exceed 5000 or Imprisonment not
to exceed five years. or, in the case of a
woman under eighteen. then the penalty
is $4,000 and ten years imprisonment
The bill also seeks to carry out the ar
rangement with foreign nations known as
the white slave traffic arrangement"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
MEETS INSTANT DEATH
AVIATOR FERNANDEZ FALLS
FROM HEIGHT OF 1850 FEET.
Explosion of Motor Causes Aero
plane to Crumpel and Drop
to Earth.

NICE, France, December en-. Fer
nandez. the aviator. was instantly killed
today. following the explosion of the
motor when his aeroplane was being ma
neuvered at an estimated height of 1850
feet. The machine crumpled. and, with
it's pilot, dropped to earth.
The aerop'ane shot downward and was
crushed to splinters.
Antonio Fernandez, though popularity
ranked as a French aviator. was of Span
ish birth. He learned the trade or a
tailor and was engaged in this work
when he became interested in the posi-
bilities of flying. He read with eagerness
the stories published of spectacular aerial
exhibitions, and eventually determined TO
build flying machine. With the aid or
a cutter in his employ he constructeG.
biplane resembling in a general way the
models of the Wright brothers. ternan-
DEE exhibited his machine at Rheims dur
ing the exhibition there last summer, but
was unsuccessful in his efforts to accom-
plish flight of any consequence
Today's sensational ascent took the
flying world by surprise. While the height
attained by him can only be estimated 1t
is believed to have been not less than 800
meters and SO to have equaled and pos
sibly exceeded the official worlds record.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
EXECUTOR IS SUSTAINED
OPPOSITION TO ANDREWS WILL
REMOVED BY JURY.
Nephew Who Instituted Contest
Unable to Offer Proof in Sup
port of Caveat.

All opposition to the admission to pro-
bate Of the will of Benjamin Andrews
was removed this morning when counsel
for Joseph Hart of Baltimore, a nephew
who had instituted contest. notified
Justice Stafford, presiding in the Probate
Court, that he had no proof to offer in
support of the caveat William Fl. Law
renee of Baltimore, the executor under
the will dated April 1. 1907. proved the
execution of the will and the testament
tary capacity of Mr. Andrews The jury
promptly returned a verdict sustaining
the will.
Benjamin Andrews, proprietor of the
Merchants Hotel on Pennsylvania ave-
nue., died October ). 1905, leaving an
estate said to be worth 100000. Mr.
Andrews had lived here for some time
with his wife. Mrs. Bertha ". An
drews, but had formerly lived in Bal
timore. After his death, Mrs. Laura G.
Andrews, his stepdaughter by a former
marriage, appeared with the claim that
she had married Mr.. Andrews in Ohio
and was his legal widow.
Both widows have marriage certifi-
Gates. but the marriage of a man with
his stepdaughter is not authorized by
the District code. and an interesting
question has arisen as to whether Mrs
Laura G. Andrews can claim dover
interest in the property: This question.
however. was not involved in the con-
troversy settled today.
By the terms of the will Mr.. Andrews
left 1873 shares of the Patapsco Loan
Company Of Baltimore stock to his
nephew. Charles w. Hart, and the re-
naming estate to his Washington wife,
Mrs. Bertha V. Andrews
Attorneys Wilton j. Lambert and Will
liam Cotton of Baltimore represented
Mrs. Bertha V. Andrews. Attorneys
Hallam 4 Hallam of the local bar. Gar
nett Clark and Stephen Gambrill of Bal
timore appeared for the heirs at law
the caveator and Mrs. Laura c. An
drewS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
Building Permits Issued.

The following building permits were is
sued today:
To Alex. Millar, for five two-story brick
dwellings from 1919 to 1927 New Hamp-
shire avenue northwest; architect and
builder, Alex. Millar; estimated cost,
$4,000 =.
To Nathan Sugar. for one three story
brick store and dwelling at 1900 Potomac
avenue; architect, 8. R., Turner; builder,
S. King: estimated cost, $5,975.
To William P. Herbst and Morris Hahn,
to repair dwelling at 2105 Pennsylvania
avenue northwest; architect. A B. Null
lett & Co.; builder. William X. Reeve;
estimated cost, $1,000.
To Mary S. Goldsborough, to repair
store at lib G street northwest: archi-
tect. C. E. Webb;a- builder, Benjamin
Blethyn; estimated cost, $1,000. '>-.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
TOSSED OUT OF BERTHS
NEW HAVEN EXPRESS PLOWS
THROUGH FREIGHT TRAIN.
Mistake in Signals at Clinton, Conn,
Overturns and Piles Up Cars.
No One Injured.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CLINTON, Conn.,. December 6.-The
New York express on the New York
sisting of nine Pullman coaches, all well
filed, and one baggage car, plowed
through freight tnain here at O'Clock
this morning and took fire as the locomo-
tive rolled over on it's side.
The express train, which left Boston al
midnight, and was due to arrive in New
York at am. ran through Clinton al
high speed. The express locomotive was
In charge of Engineer Tarey.
Through some mistake of signals, a
long freight train was switched directly
across in front of the express. Tarey
put on brakes, but his locomotive damned
through the freight cars. The freight
was hurled from the tracks, and as the
fireman were tossed through the cab win
dows, both escaping with bruises.
Cars Take Fire.
The baggage car piled up on the over
turned freight cars, and at once the
freight and baggage cars took fire. The
flames spread to the front end of the
first Pullman coach.
All the passengers on the Pullman
coaches were tossed from their berths, but
none was injured. The fire department
from Clinton was called and put out the
fire after half an hours Nor. The Pull
man coach escaped with slight damage.
The wreck caused eat teXcitemen
among the passengers. A second engine
was called and the train was taken to
New York by way OF Hartford.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
Naval Orders.

Commodore F. II. Eldridge. retired,
from Connecticut district to Naval Medi-
cal School Hospital for treatment.
Capt. A. G. Whitewater from bureau
of equipment, Navy Department, to COM
mand the louisiana
Lieut.. c. A. Blakely from command of
the Thornton to navy yard, Norfolk, Va.
Lieut.. Z. S. Macy to charge navy re-
cruiting station, Minneapolis. MINI.
Ensign G. Humphreys resignation &C
cepted
Ensign G. E. Lake from the Dolphin
and wait orders
Ensign A. S. Wadsworth from the North
Carolina and granted sick leave three
months.
Paymaster's Clerk G. H. Washburn has
been placed on the retired list of officers
of the Navy.
Payma ster's Clerk E. Cronin, retired, to
The Salem.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

GEORGIA ASENI' E-Margaret IT. Nc
Tween TO North State Mutual I'M
provement Company. part lot Is, Mt.
Pleasant: $40.
ADDITION TO LIE DROIT PARK-Ger-
trude +. Lewis ct vir, Timothy L., TO
James +. Costello. lot % block 25 $40.
f STREET NORTHEAST between 18th
and 18th streets--Hannah d. Lanham
To Jeremiah culinane. part original
lot H. square 1907; $500.
HOLMEAD MANOR--William NJ. Brooks
To Alice o. Trew. lot 127, square 2Sso
$40
POTOMAC HEIGHTS-Potomac Heights
Land Company to j r. Lanning lots
Is and IA. square 1451; $40
DEANWOOD HEIGHTS-L Melendez
King et ux. TO Rebecca Jones. lots
% and %. square II: lots Is and 10
square 3, and lot 30. square Is: $40.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
TAFT WILL ATTEND.
Fifth Annual Meeting of American
Red Cross

Details of Red Cross work will be dis
cussed at length tomorrow. when the
fifth annual meeting of the American
Red Cross will be held in Continental
Hall. beginning with the meeting of the
central committee at $50 O'clock. SEES
sious will be held throughout the day.
and the meeting will be concluded by a
reception by Miss Mabel Boardman at
her residence tomorrow night
Among those who will address these
meetings are President Taft, who is pres
ident OF the American Red Cross; Lloyd
GriScom. former ambassador TO Italy,
wnp will speak on 'Re!ief Work in Italy;
Miss Katharine Davis on An American
Woman's Work in Sicily; Joseph C.
Logan on Relief Work and Key West"
and Ernest l.. Bcknell, on "Other Red
Cross Activities
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
BENNETT EXONERATED.
Charge of Assault Dismissed With
out Being Taken to Trial.

The case against Frank Bennett, an
employee of the Union News Company.
who sells papers on the trains of the
Southtrn ra lway. charged with assault
ing May Coomer and Maude Harsely,
both of Lynchburg. Va, was dismissed
in the United States attorneys Office this
morning before it was brought to trail.
Assistant United States Attorney Ralph
Given, after examining the charges and
the witnesses, said that the accusers had
no case against the man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
FATHER KENNEDY'S CHARGE.
New Chaplain Is Assigned to the
22d Infantry.

Rev. Joseph c. Kennedy. recently APP
pointed chaplain in the army. has been
assigned to the 22d Infantry and will
join 1t as soon as 1t returns to this coun-
try from tour of duty in Alaska.
Father Kennedy was born and educated
In ST. Louis and for a time had charge
of the American chapel In the Pontifical
Church of st. Joachim. While serving in
Rome, Pope Plus X personally decorated
him with the gold cross. He Is now at
the Apostolic Mission House, Brookland,
awaiting orders to join his regiment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
DISTRICT DEBT BILL.
Draft of Plan of Commissioners
Transmitted to the Speaker.

The District Commissioners transmitted
to the Speaker of the House today a draft
Of a bill they have prepared to put into
effect their plan for extending the time
for the payment of the bonded and float
ing debt of the District.
The Commissioners suggest that TWEEN
ty-fve years be allowed for the repay
ment of the debt. which will aggregate
about $10,O00OOO, and offer means by
which, without borrowing additional
money. the permanent improvement OF
the District may be taken care Of.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
CHARGED WITH LARCENY.
Daniel S. Shea Accused of Taking
$40 of Uncle's Money.

Charged with the larceny of $14o. Daniel
s. Shea was arrested today by Policeman
O. NJ Anderson of the fifth precinct. He
will probably be given hearing in the
Police Court tomorrow morning.
James J. Shea of 1410 A street south
east. uncle of the prisoner, reported to the
police yesterday that the money had been
taken from his room Following an inves-
tig'atiOn the nephew was arrested. The
police say the prisoner confessed that he
had taken the money. They also say
$112.75 of the money had been recovered
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
ARMY AND NAVY NEWS.
Army Orders.

Leave of absence for two months is
granted Capt. William r. Eastman. Medi-
cal Corps.
By direction of the President and upon
the application of Sergt. John w. Thomp-
son, Company c. 7th Infantry, that SOL
der will be placed upon the retired list.
+ Capt Laurence a. Curtis. 22d Infantry,
recruiting officer. will proceed to Fort
Jay. New York. for examination in the
subject Of international law.
Maj. D. E. Rolley, recently promoted,
has been assigned to the 18th Infantry.
and Maj Arthur Johnson, recently pro-
NOTED, to the 10Th Infantry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
vVAlThANI
WATCHES

have met with some accident
in transportation or may need
oiling or regulating. Only a
good jeweler educated in his
trade can be sure of selling
you a watch in good running
order.
N. B. When buying a Wa1tham
Watch always ask your jeweIer
for one adjusted to temperature
and position.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
Davenport's Talk on Arabian Desert

Homer Davenport, cartoonist, who Is
to tell of his experiences in the Arabian
desert at the Columbia Theater We'd
nesday afternoon, will be introduced TO
the audience by Gen. Nelson A. Miles
With Mr.. Davenport is a Bedouin boy.
once a slave of the sheik of blood
thirsty Shammar tribe The boy called
at the Turkish embassy this morning to
see the ambassador and converse with
him in his own language. He was at
tired In his native costume.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06

The case of Albert Harz, who Is charged
with passing worthless checks, was con-
tinued in Police Court this morning by
Judge Kimball until Wednesday. Harz is
said to have obtained cash from Patrick
Riordan on two checks, one for SO and
the other for So, and from Henry w
Henninge on a check for so. None OF
the checks it Is said. Is good.