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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-26
Tuberculosis in the Street Dust.

From the Newark Star.
Some day, with a better knowledge OF
The causes for disease, municipalities Will
jealouSly guard against street dust. At
present little or nothing is done for pre-
vention. In Newark in dry weather it
only needs wind to raise the dust accu-
mulated in the streets. Clouds Of dust
are blown into peoples faces and into
houses, and the disease germs it contains
are breathed in. Down the hills from the
west on a windy day come other and
larger clouds of dust. Now, it is mat
ter of insurance record that about 25 per
cent of the deaths of persons whose occu-
pations expose them to street dust are
due to tuberculosis. Neglect OF street
cleaning is a too common failing in
municipal government. Cnpaved streets
are also a cause for dust. The careless
carting of dirt and refuse is another. In
many ways the ordinances are violated
daily to make disease-carrying dust. Tu-
berculosis turks in the street dust Should
not the campaign against that plague
include a thorough reform OF the cleaning
and regulation of the public streets?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-26
Bigelow.

John Bigelow at ninety-two presiding
at a family dinner and carving the
Thanksgiving turkey presented an in
spring picture. He has had long and
notable career; has served the country
in high and responsible office; has con-
tributed to the press and to literature;
has touched shoulders with many celeb
rites at home and abroad, and in many
ways gained the respect of the country
Why should he not round the hundred
mark? The secret of remaining young
even in this age when life makes such
heavy drafts on the strength, has not
been lost
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-26
Rosebery's Citation.
rom the New York World.

Even so eloquent an orator as Lord
Rosebery cannot successfully employ the
lessons of the American revolution to but
tress privilege, and the opposition to the
governments budget has all it's roots in
privilege. The budget may be unscien-
tific, it may be nequitable. 1t may be So
cialistic, it may burden commerce.; but
that is not why Lord Rosebery and his
fellow peers are crying to heaven against
it. If the government did not purpose to
tax their landed estates they would view
the other inequalities and iniquities with
considerable philosophy. Other budgets
have been had. too but it is the blow to
privilege that has suddenly electrified all
the benefciaries Of privilege and inspired
the lords to amend the constitution for
the protection of their own pockets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-26
The MYSTERIOUS Bird.

I'm haunted" he cried; yes, In
haunted
My brain is beginning to lurch.
I'm tempted to place
My deplorable case
With some expert in psychic research.
The turkey we carved SO serenely
| thought had departed from view;
But it's wrath, / perceive,
AS l pensively grieve,
Keeps hanging around in the stew.
when | flee from that manifestation,
And elsewhere impulsively dash.
Its specter so grim
Stalks forth. pallid and slim.
And whispers, I'm here in the hash.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-26
The Passing of c @ d.
From the Chicago Evening Post.

From the Chicago Evening Post
In the wrecking of the Puritan of the
Graham &, Morton line there was dis
closed a bit Of news which had been con-
cealed from the public. The signal for
help in the wireless codes is no longer
the famous c = d, but s s. This
change, the wireless telegraph companies
say, they were forced to make through
the abuse of The . y signal by anna
teurs who practically appropriated it for
their own amusement.
Laws governing the use of wireless
telegraphy are long overdue in view of
the mischevous interference with COM
mercial systems by amateurs. When a
code signal upon which lives and prop
cry depend is exposed to abuse the need
for government interference becomes ap-
parent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-26
A Professional Secret.

How do you get that emotional actress
to shed tears at each performance:
Il don't mind telling you,' answered the
manager, although l shouldn't like to
have it generally known. Before her Dig
scene l go around to her dressing room
and tell her how little real money there
is in the house
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-26

Naturalists are excited over the arrival
at Atlantic City of a big bird of the crane
variety. There is some doubt whether it
ought to be referred to the Smithsonian
Institution or the State Department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-26

sFIn order to avoid delays on accouns
Of personal absence letters to Ta1
STAR should not be addressed to any
Individual connected with the ONCE, but
simply to THE STAR, or to the EDITORIAL
or Business Department, according 60
tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-26
Restless Royalty.

Before their marriage he said she
should be treated like queen
Well" answered Miss Cayenne, ne
has kept his word after a fashion HIS
household is very much like one OF those
little European monarchies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-26

DE reasun, said Uncle Eben dat
some men walks de floor because of DER
debts is because it's warmer an mo COM
fable dan gttin' out an buildin' fences
or Shovelin' snow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-26
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
The Highest Type.

What do you regard as the highest
type of journalism
The kind we use" answered the New
York editor. Some of our type is a foot
and half high
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-26
Comparison.

The prize fight, its admirers claim,
Cuts d praiseworthy Tiger
It's safer than a foot ball game
And it's gate receipts are bigger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-26

The number of dreadnoughts contracted
for by various governments indicates that
the experts do not contemplate an imme-
date future for the airship in warfare.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-26

1t is perhaps to Mr.. Bryan's credit that
he reserves the right to make up his own
mind as to political enterprises instead
of protesting that he is in the hands OF
his friends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-26

The Congressional Record will soon pro-
coed to demonstrate that il is possible
to secure some interesting reading mat
ter without paying a dollar word for 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-26

An expected complimentary pie did not
arrive at the White House. The bakers
may have decided that sending pie to
Washington is like carrying Goals to New
castle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-26

Tammany is now confronted with po-
litical apple that is not going to have
any core.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-26

record mark gratifying alike to those en-
gagged in the work and to those who are
appreciative of the need which this So
ciety so creditably meets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-26
A Double-Facer, Perhaps.

From the Providence Tribune.
In view of past developments it is
somewhat difficult to determine whether
it is the insurgent body in Congress or
Uncle Joe" Cannon that Is facing a
crisis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-26

Prof Lowell insists on trying to make
canal construction on Mars as interesting
as consdera ton OF waterways on our own
planet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-26
Our Pork.
From the Omaha Bee.

From the Omaha Bee,
Hungry Germany is not turning her
nose quite SO high against American
pork Looks as though the market were
coming to the little pig that stayed at
home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-26

Secret divorces may seem reprehensibie
to a legal mind bat they save the read
ing public a great deal of undesirable eX-
perience
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-26

Washington people will be glad the st.
Louis minister who advocates two-hour
dscourses referred to sermons and not
speeches.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-26

Without being an expert in forestry,
Zelaya Is likely to make some researches
in the tall timber of Nicaragua
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-26

The Cook-Peary controversy has as
sumed pre-eminence in very large field
as a developer of lecture talent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-26

The British house of lords finds that il
does not have to go as far as Germany
in looking for trouble.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-26
books

LIT I'll E BOY PIP relating the thrilling and
hazardous journey to the place where the sky
comes down, and his amazing experience with the
enchanted swamp extended excursion per-
sonally conducted by mutual friend. the
Welsh Ra bbit. Illustrated with full-page AEc
colored plate worth s125-for. ................ '0S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-26
Wonderful bargains
in books in sets

as be A f purchases s
" ~ "eo a" prices quoted the emu
Evening star., 1909-05-23
MISSOURI soc1E -EETs.
Judge Leavitt Reads Paper on the
Works Of Hawthorne.

Judge Leavitt Reads Paper on the
Works Of Hawthorne.
An interesting and instructive paper on
the life and works OF Nathaniel Haw-
thorne, read by Judge G. A. Leavitt Of
the general land office, was the feature of
the final meeting for this season Of the
Missouri Society of Washington, held last
evening in the Pythian Temple. There
was large attendance of the members
and friends.
Judge Leavitt described Hawthorne as
'his ideal as a writer of stories and in
many residents his ideal as man. "Ac-
cording to my tastes.:' the speaker con-
tlnued, "he wrote the most beautiful
stories in the most exquisite language of
any autnor of the nineteenth century. His
moral force was among the greatest. He
was a typical American writer" He said
that the author was a great personal
friend Of President Franklin Pierce OF
the United States. Judge Leavitt read
many passages from the works Of Haw-
thorne and pointed out their beauties.
Several excellent musical numbers were
society Miss Clara J. Wurdeman anu
Walter f. Holt played mandolin and
guitar selections. A. B. Sontag played
violin solos. recitation was given by
little MISS DeVlIa hlOlng OmcerS or the
society for next year were elected at the
beginning of the meeting as follows:
Lee T. Robinson. president; first vice
president f. L. Whitney: George Ross,
second vice president; Stanley Riding,
secretary, and o. ]. Singleton. treasurer.
A suggestion that the members OF the
society hold picnic at some Of the
nearby resorts some time during the
summer, probably in the month Of July,
was adopted. and the matter referred to
the executive committee for arrange
mentS.
Evening star., 1909-05-23
W. W. BOWIE Is PRESIDENT.
Freight Agents Association Hold
Election.

Officers for the coming year for the
Freight Agents Association OF Wash
ington and Alexandria were elected at
the annual meeting held last Thursday
evening In the association rooms in the
Union station.
The election resulted as follows: Presi-
dent. w. w. Bowie, agent Philadelphia,
Baltimore and Washington Railway Com
pany; vice president. E. E. Bowling.
agent Norfolk and Washington Steam
boat Company; secretary, c. c. Swartz.
agent Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com
pany; treasurer, G. S. Hinkins. agent
Southern Railway Company, Alexandria,
and corresponding secretary, j. D.
Mahon, chief clerk. Philadelphia, Balti-
more and Washington Railway Company.
The new executive committee was elect
ed as follows: E: G: Joyce, agent Wash
fer. Va. H. E. Gentry, agent Washing
ton Southern railway. Alexandria: c. w.
Wattles, agent Norfolk and Washington
Steamboat Company. Alexandria: ]. P.
Stephenson, agent Maryland, Delaware
and Virginia railway and ]. e. Taylor,
pany.
The Freight Agents Association was
organized In May. 1908, and consists Of
the agents OF the rail and steamer lines
Terminating IN Washinsson Benning
Transfer. The objects are the mutual
benefit and improvement of It's members,
the promotion Of social and friendly re-
latfons between them and the friendly in
terchange of opinions pertaining to the
best interest Of the lines represented by
them, and the idea Of giving the pub
lie the best possible service at their COM
mand, and to make their dealings with
their patrons at all times uniform.
Evening star., 1909-05-23
CAN HAVE ALLEY FACILITIES
ALSO BUILDING LINE RESTRIC-
TIoNs ALONG STREETS.
Columbia Heights Citizens Invited
to Explain to Commission What
They Request.

A request that the Commissioners take
steps at once to establish proper build
ing line restrictions along streets ana
proper alley facilities has been forwarded
to the District building by w. B. Todd,
secretary of the Columbia Heights Citi-
zens' Association.
A COPY of a resolution adopted by the
association is forwarded, in which 1t Is
set forth:
In our section of the city there are
streets, less than ninety. feet wide that
that are without buildingline restriction.
and there are also many blocks and
squares that are without proper alley
facilities There is urgent need that
prompt and effective provision be made
for each of these important features.
by the acts of Congress governing, re-
spectively, the establishment of building
lines and the opening of alleys. complete
authority is conferred upon the Com
missioners of the District of Columbia
to proceed upon their own initiative when
ever they deem that the public interests
require it. 1t is the sense OF the Columbia
should be no further delay on the part
of the Commissioners in proceeding under
the public interest clause In each OF
the acts above referred to-"
The association will be informed. on
the recommendation of Capt. E. M. Mark
ham, assistant to the Engineer Commits
sioner, that such provisions are a matter
of local interest and that the Commits
sioners would welcome specific Sugges-
tions from the association as to such al
ley requirement and building restriction
establishment as they may deem proper.
Evening star., 1909-05-23
Commencement Bouquets at Lowest
prices. Shaffer. florist. 14th and Eye
Advt.
MABEL ]. rs DOLLY NOW.
Some News of the Local Fleet Of
Pleasure Craft

The power launch Mabel J.. which was
recently purchased at Pennsgrove, Pa, by
Harry Wright of this city, is at Cumber-
lands boatyard, foot of 9th street. to be
made ready for joy cruising on the river.
Her name will be changed to Dolly. The
launch Is thirty feet long and eight feet
beam and is equipped with an eight
horsepower engine. giving her a speed of
about eight miles an hour.
The handsome new hunting cabin launch
belonging to Charles Hahn Of this city
Is out on the marine railway at Reagan
to be made ready for service. The hull OF
the new craft was built at this city and
the cabin and finishing work done By
Dean at Alexandria. The boat is equip
ped with an engine large enough to give
her good speed, and she will be used by
her owners for extended cruising work.
The launch is a roomy one and has sleep-
ing accommodations for eight or ten per
sons
The yawl yacht Eleanor. one of the
prettiest Of the local fleet of pleasure
craft will go into service by Sunday.
when she will take her owners and a
party on a cruise on the river.
Evening star., 1909-05-23
ODD FELLOWS FAIR CLOSES
PATRIARCHS MILITANT END
WEEK OF FESTIVITIES.
Declared a Success in Spite Of Un-
favorable Weather Conditions
Interfering With Attendance.

In veritable babel OF rattles, auction
eers' cries and the music of the famous
Salome dance, the May carnival Of Canton
Washington. No. 1, Patriarchs Militant.
l. 0. 0. F., which ran all Of last week,
came to close at Odd Fellows Hall last
night. While bad weather interfered ma
terially with the expectations of those in
charge of the affair, it was, on the whole.
a success.
The fair was opened Monday night with
proper ceremonies, at the conclusion of
which all the booths were opened and
every attraction was set going. Competent
committees were in charge every night.
and plentiful supply of the prettiest sort
of girls worked like beavers to make the
various entertainments succeed.
There were grab bags. monkey shows,
musical features, raff1es and side shows Of
every description Visitations from other
cantons were received at intervals during
the week, and the scene Of the carnival
became regular rendezvous for Odd Eel
lows. Here are a few OF the many at
fractions that were offered:
Parade Of the Moslems crowning of the
queen of the May, the gypsy retreat, pa
rade of Japanese attendants, grand flow
er display. Hindoo tribe on display. pa
rade of drill teams and the flight of the
gaiser.
No statement as to the receipts was
given out last night, but it is known that
even IL the affair was not as profitable
as the managers had expected it success
fully met expenses and will leave sur
plus. The following committees were In
charge:
Executive committee-Col. D. v. CHS
holm, chairman: Gen. E. w. Bradford,
Ensign J. A. Chisholm, Wilfred e. Law
son, Mrs. w. J. Rogers. c. w. Cuthberf-
son. Capt. w. II. Ernest, T. ). Gates. A..
E. Shoots. Mrs. T. ]. Gates, P. H. Leary
and W. H. LaVarre.
Dancing-J. A. Chisholm, chairman.
Stage shows-W. E. Lawson, chairman.
Rattle booth-T. ]. Gates chairman.
Museum-P. H. Leary, chairman.
Chinese pool-Mrs T. j. Gates in charge.
Program-D. v. Chisholm.
Paddle stand-W. H. Ernest chairman.
Post off1ceIA. E. Shoots chairman:
Mrs. w. j. Rogers in charge.
Refreshments-C. w. Cuthbertson, chair
man.
Evening star., 1909-05-23
$1.25 to Baltimore and Return
Today via Baltimore & Ohio r. R.-Advt
DEMoLIsHINa FORT HUNT PIER.
Structure, Third Of Mile Long, Is
Being Removed.

The old pier at Fort Hunt, one of the
longest on the Potomac river. abandoned
several months ago, is to be removed
either entirely or in part. The freight
house and derricks which stood at the end
Of the old pier have already been demol-
ished by the soldiers stationed at the
fort.
This pier was built about ten years ago.
before much Of the present fort was in
existence. It extends across the shoal
water flats to the deep water Of the chan
mel and is considerably over a third Of q
mile long.
On it was landed the bulk OF the ma
terial used In the construction of quarters,
gun emplacements and other structures
that make Fort Hunt modern artillery
post
A year or two ago the wharf began to
show signs of age and use To preserve
1t a considerable sum was spent upon it in
repair work.
The army officers concluded that it
would be cheaper to build new wharf
than to repair the old one. So a new
pier was constructed opposite Fort Wash
ingtOn, and the use of the old structure
abandoned. All portions of the old
structure that extend into deep water and
in the path of vessels on the river will
be removed within short time.
The new pier at Fort Hunt does not
come within a hundred yards of the
channel bank and Is reached by a chan
mel dredged through the flats.
Evening star., 1909-05-23
CITY AND DISTRICT.
POLITICAL STUDY CLUB TEA.
Good Music Promised at Function
Tuesday Evening.

Good music is promised at the tea to
he given by the Political Study Club
Tuesday, from to 10 pm, at the head
quarters Of the National-American Wom-
an Suffrage Association. 1928 H street
northwest.
Mrs. Rachel Foster Avery, vice presi-
dent Of the National-American Woman
Suffrage Association. and Mrs. William
NJ Ellicott president of the Equal Suf-
frage League of Baltimore. will be guests
OF honor Patronesses are Mrs. Mary
Foote Henderson. Mrs. Stephen Olin
Richey. Mrs. Robert NJ. La Toilette. Mrs
Duncan Upsfaw Fletcher, Mrs. Henry T..
Rainey Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mussey, Miss
Florence p Spofford. Mrs. Herbert Par
sons. Mrs. Lyman B. Swormstedt. Mrs.
Julius c. Burrows, Mrs. Daniel Read An
thony Mrs. Daniel Read Anthony, jr.,
Lockwood, Mrs. S. Perry Lee, Miss Nettie
Lovisa White and Mrs. Edward 7. Taylor.
Chairmen of committees: Arrange
ments, Mrs. Marie Holm Heath; invita-
tions, Mrs. w. e. Abbott decorations,
Mrs. Frances G. Gregory; refreshments.
NJ. Faulkner; entertainment, Mrs. Chat
tin Bradway.
Among the young ladies assisting will
be Miss Ruth Freeman. Miss Lavinia NJ.
Engle. Miss Hattie Thomson and Miss
Marian Lee Patterson. The ladies who
will stand in the receiving line are Mrs.
Lavinia Hauke Engle, president Political
Study Club; Mrs. Rachel Foster Avery,
Mrs. William NJ. Ellicott, Mrs. Jessie
Waite Wright president Equal Suffrage
Association: Mrs. Ellep Spencer Mussey,
dean, Washington College of Law; Miss
Nettie Lovisa White. Mrs. Edward T.
Taylor. wife OF the representative from
Idaho, and Mrs. Chattin Broadway.
Evening star., 1909-05-23
MEMORIAL DAY EXERCISES.
Solos, Chorus and Band Music and
Speeches at e. p. o.

Solos, Chorus and Band Music and
Speeches at g. p. o.
Annual Memorial day exercises at the
Government Printing Ofhe will be held
in the big printery next Saturday after
noon at 12:1O o'clock.
The Government Printing Office chorus
Of about fifty voices will sing, under the
direction OF B. A. Lineback. The me-
mortal address will be delivered by Rep
resentative Frank NJ Nye Of Minnesota
A quartet of brass band instrumental
lists will open the program. Miss Kate NJ.
Ellis will sing a soprano solo. Mrs. d.
w. Brown will be the accompanist
The following are the members Of the
G. P. o. chorus: Miss Kate M Ellis,
Miss N. Ruckdaeschel. Miss L. Ransdell.
Miss M. Walsh, Miss NJ. F. Koester, Mrs
c. B. Hoilinger, Miss X. Sweeney. Miss
E. c. Morell, Miss M. Geisenderfer, Miss
F. l.. Miller. Miss H. Bunch, Mrs ]. l..
Thornton, Miss 8. F. Harries. Mrs E. E.
Larson. Miss e. Donneberg, T. l.. Jones,
j. r. Purvis, F. Morrison ]. L. Hol-
land, E. A. Lang, C. W. Bridwell, E. 8.
Moorehead. J. N. Patterson. George B.
Chattaway. D. N. Klapp, ]. Montgomery.
J. r. Gross, ]. A. Handiboe, C. C. Covert,
M. p. Connolly, c. w. Hull, c. F. Sui
liVan, ]. w Crowell, III. J. Redfieid, F. E.
Pyne.
Evening star., 1909-05-23
QUEEN OF THE CARNIVAL.
Spirited Contest for the Jonadab
Summer Festival.

The voting for the queen Of the carni-
val under the auspices Of the Independent
Order of Sons of Jonadab, which organi-
zation is to hold its first annual summer
entertainment at the base ball grounds
at 18th and H streets northeast June
to 81. is arousing considerable interest.
Already the young ladies who have en-
tered into the contest feel amply repaid
for the efforts to get votes from their
friends Several of the contestants have
reached the thousand mark. The Jono-
dabs will enter the name of any young
iady free and strictly honest count is
guaranteed. All voting is done with
blanks furnished by the secretary of the
queen contest committee. F. Vernon
Daley. He will make collections from
each contestant every Wednesday and
Saturday. The correct standing of all
contestants will be published.
The following are the entries to date:
Misses Jennie Holmes. M. l.. Perry, Caro-
line Ditto, Lottie Lewis, A. Foley, Ethel
McMurray. Mamie Moran, Alma Rosen,
Edna Mace. Helen Smith, May Williams.
Alice Jost Margaret Dee. Lena A. Hawk.
Miss Colbert and ass Cheek.