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PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE. A FIRESIDE COMPANION. It is true if you see it in THE BEE. VOL. XXV. NO. 19. Disfranchisement to be basis of battle along the line. Secretary of the Navy Bonaparte, who is recognized as the real manager of Republican campaign in Maryland this year, today made public a statement convention, and in many ways the current campaign is regarded by public men as a political duel between him and Senator Arthur P. Gorman for control of the State. It has been freely predicted that if the Republicans win this year in their fight against the Poe amendment, disfranchising the illiterates, Mr. Bonaparte will in the near future be elected Senator from the State, under a Republican regime. Hehce there is a special interest in a statement issued directly from him. In response to a request for information as to the action of the Republican convention at Baltimore, of which he was chairman, Secretary Bonaparte wrote the following letter, the publication of which he has authorized as a means of disseminating information as to the actual situation in Maryland: Race Prejudices. "In the campaign now in progress in Maryland the Democratic 'ring' relies for success, as it has relied for success in many campaigns during the past thirty-five years, upon appeals to race prejudice. To infame this prejudice, it has frequently circulated and it circulates now many utterly false and indeed ridiculous stories as what the Republican party would or might do, if intrusted, with power by the voters. While these falsehoods are not only absurd in themselves, but conclusively refuted by experience during the four years of Republican supremacy in the State, when the late Lloyd Lowndes was governor, from 1866 to 1900, they had undoubted weight with a certain class of voters, of whom some are very ignorant and others so intensely prejudiced on this question as to almost beyond the influence of reason. "Some of these preposterous tales are to the effect that a Republican Legislature would compel by law certain forms of social intercourse between the two races, as, for example, by establishing compulsory attendance at mixed public schools or obliging white children to be taught by colored teachers. Others hold out the alarming prospect that a Republican governor or mayor would appoint a vast multitude of colored officials with no regard to fitness or expediency to all sorts of public positions. Tribute to Timanus. "Of course when we had a Republican Legislature and a Republican governor nothing of the kind was done, and the present Republican mayor of Baltimore, Mr. Timanus, has made no such selections for public office; nevertheless some people actually believe these yarns and others try to persuade themselves there may be some truth in them, so as to vote against their own reason and conscience, and, while such dupes are found, the manufacturer of such falsehoods continues. "Stories of the first class form part of an outcry against 'social equality'; stories of the second class give such color as they may to and outcry against 'negro domination'; the resolution of the Republican convention disclaiming any desire or purpose to promote either of these chimical evils must be understood in the light of the surrounding circumstances, as above set forth. "In Maryland it has been so understood and has attracted little or no comment; outside the State it seems to have been widly misunderstood, by reason of widespread ignorance of the peculiar ignorance of the peculiar conditions which prevail with us. "I ought, perhaps, to add that although I am the presiding officer of the convention, I did not appoint the committee on resolutions, was not a member of that committee, and did not suggest or advise the adoption of the resolution in question. I do not, therefore, speak for the convention, but, in speaking for myself on the subject, I feel perfectly confident that I voice the sentiments of all sincere and earnest Republicans in Maryland." "DONTS" FOR HUSBANDS. From The Sentinel. Don't forget that a woman likes love tokens as well after marriage as before marriage. Don't be unreasonably jealous. It brittles you in the eyes of your wife. Don't be the only man Don't think you are the only man who works Don't raise your hat to your lady friends, and not to your wife, when you Don't leave your wife at home when you go out to enjoy yourself. you go out to enjoy yourself. Don't compare your wife's household management with that of your mother. Remember that the latter had far more experience. Don't sigh over what might have beer but make the best of what is. Don't kill the love of a deserted we Don't knit the love of a devoted woman by so-called innocent firtitations. Don't forget that your wife has right to a regular allowance which she can call her own. Don't sneer at your wife's first failures. Rather should you show an appreciation of her efforts to please you. Don't forget that your wife has a birthday. A small present, accompanied by a kiss and a loving word, is quite as much appreciated as a costly gift. Don't forget that your wife needs recreation at times, just as much as yourself. Don't think that your wife can run the house on five dollars per week, while you keep quite as much for your own pocket. Don't get out of temper if breakfast is a fraction of a minute late. An overclouded morning denotes a stormy day. Don't interfere in household matters. That is your wife's department, and you know little or nothing about it. Don't neglect to take an interest in your wife's dress, and above all, allow her sufficient money to dress according to your station. Don't neglect your personal appearance. Don't forget to interest yourself in things which interest your husband. Don't think yourself better than your husband's relations. Don't tell your mother, sisters or friends of every little tiff that occurs between you and your husband. Don't fire the day's accumulation of woes at your husband directly he returns home. Don't keep your husband waiting for his meals. Don't begrudge your husband an hour spent sometimes with his male friends. Don't worry your husband with every trivial affair that occurs in his absence from home. Don't speak of great virtues in another woman's husband to remind your own of a fault. Don't bemoan your fate when trouble occurs. Remember that you married for worse as well as better. Don't forget to be prompt and pleasant at breakfast. Your husband will then be prompt and pleasant at tea. Don't dictate to your husband regarding what he should wear. Most women are bad judges of men's dress. Don't sacrifice your husband for your children. He should always be first. Don't be the tale bearer of neighbor's affairs. There are subjects far more everlasting and interesting which husband and wife can talk about. ALEXANDER MULLAWNEY, ESQ. The New Judge of the Police Court. IN MRS. COOPER'S INTEREST. At the Second Baptist Church last Sunday a committee consisting of Prof. Jesse Lawson, Mrs. A. M. Curtis and Mr. J. T. C. Newson was appointed for the purpose of expressing to the Board of Education, the sentiment of the Lyceum on the high school controversy. Mrs. Cooper was ordained and the committee was instructed to inform the Board of Education. THE NEW STORE The Excelsior 5 and 10 cent store, 519 7th street, northwest is the is the best place to go if you want a bargain. Mr. W. H. Mitchell is the proprietor. Some of the most useful household articles may be purchased at this store. Go early if you want a bargain. When you can, mention THE BEE. WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY OCTOBER 7, 1905. MR. OSCAR J. RICKETTS. FOREMAN OF PRINTING. What I Saw And Heard What I Saw And Heard Prof. Du Bois addressed the Christian Endeavor meeting at the 15th Street Presbyterian Church last Sunday afternoon. The Niagara movement is growing daily. The colored man will realize some day that it is important to be manly and assert his independence. What the colored man should do is organize and unite on one common issue. Some people may say that it is well for the colored man to eschew politics. In some states perhaps it would be wise for him not to ally himself to any political party. The Democratic party of Maryland has decided to make the Poe Amendment the issue in the coming campaign. If the colored man ever voted in his life he should vote on this amendment. I don't think that the entire white Democrat vote will support the Poe amendment. I would like to know the constitution of the United States was adopted for? If the constitution is to protect all citizens of the United States then it should be enforced. There was a large crowd on the avenue to greet the President last Saturday MR. OSCAR J. RICKETTS. evening. The decorations were profuse. I am satisfied that the President engaged the demonstration. It is not true that the prosecution of Henry Lucey is on account of any color prejudice or any other kind of prejudice. He is charged with conduct unbecoming an officer. No man has been more lenient and just with him than the chief of police. It has to come to the point now that patience has ceased to be a virtue. I am confident that District Attorney Baker will not consider the claims of any colored applicant at present. Commissioner Macfarland will consider the advisability of making a few changes in the personel of the Board of Education at the expiration of the term of the members. He is satisfied that the Board is not giving entire satisfaction. Fairplay. THE NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE The Negro Business League of the District of Columbia will hold its regular monthly meeting at the True Reformers Building, room 5, Monday, Oct. 9 at 8 o'clock, p. m. The members and friends of the League will be entertained with a musical, literary and business program. There will be three or four addresses delivered by prominent business men of the city along business and financial lines. All members and friends who are in business or interested along any business lines are cordially invited to be present. J. A. Lankford, President, A. G. Gray, Secretary. BALTIMORE AND OHIO R. R. to the FREDERICK FAIR, October 17, 18, 19, and 20. ONLY $2.20 ROUND TRIP FROM WASHINGTON Including Admission. Excursion Tickets will be sold for all Regular Trains of above dates, good returning until October 21, inclusive. *On October 18 and 19 Special Trains will leave at 8.00 A. M. Returning leave Frederick at 5.00 P. M. Call on Ticket Agent for details. ```markdown ``` Paragraphic News BY MISS BEATRIZ L. CHASE. The safe in the post office at Hilton, N. J., was blown open last Tuesday morning about three o'clock. The burglaries escaped with $500.00 in money and some postage stamps. The thirty-third annual convention of the carriage and wagon builders from all parts of the United States, Canada and Mexico, convened at Philadelphia this week. There were two thousand present in the Session. Secretary Metcalf being away from the city, Mr. Garfield, Commissioner of Corporations, acted as secretary of the Department of Commerce and Labor, Tuesday. Capt. John B. Briggs, a native of Massachusetts, has been placed upon the retired list. He entered the Navy in September, 1865. Miss Annie Blondel, a lion tamer at Gilma, Ill., was attacked and badly wounded by one of the animals while she was feeding them in the cage. It if thought she will die. Capt. James P. Drouilbard, of the third Infantry has sent his resignation FOREMAN OF PRINTING. to the President which he accepts. It will take effect November the second. A number of appointments and promotions occurred in the War Department this week. The second section of a Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Big Four train ran into a derail at the crossing of the Southern Indiana Belt Line Tuesday night. Ten cars were demolished; one person killed and three injured. Gen. William Sinclair, a retired member of the United States Army, died at his apartments in the Rochambeau, of Brights disease, Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock. He had not been sick very long. Ambassador Casasus, arrived at Pueblo, Mexico to take a course of water treatment to recover his health. The twenty-seventh annual convention of the Christian Missionary Society of the District of Columbia, Maryland and Delaware, envisioned in the First Christian Church at Hagerstown, Md., Tuesday night. About one hundred delegates were present. Dynamite exploded in an excavation at Broadway and 18th St., New York, last week and hurled a ton bowler through the wall of an adjacent garage. The lower part of the building was wrecked and three costly machines were destroyed. Edward R. Donnan, who is supposed to be a son of former Consul General Donnan, at Belfast, Ireland, Va., was arrested last Saturday by Post Office Inspectors J. W. Bulla of Norfolk, and Frank R. Sherron, of Washington, on the charge of robbing the mails. Some of the natives of Mallicolo, B. C., had a cannibal feast there last week. It is stated that two natives of Moskelyn Island were trading when they were waylaid near Mallicolo by Kanaka. The men slaughtered them and carried their bodies to a coast village, where they prepared for a feast. David E. Sherrick, former auditor of the state of Indiana, who was lately removed by Gov. Hanly, was arrested at his home on an indictment returned by the Marion county grand jury. They charged him with grand larceny, embezzlement and conspiracy to defraud. He gave $20,000 bond. Emporor Francis Joseph has given up his autumn shooting excursion. It is said he will remain in Vienna to deal with the Hungarian question. Capt. J. H. Greene, of the Legigh Valley transportation steamer Mauch Chunk, died at St. Mary's hospital in Milwaukee, Wis., of typhoid fever. Second Lieut. Metrill D. Wheeler, of the Twenty-second Infantry, stationed at Manila, has resigned his commission in the army. At an auction last Saturday, in New York, by Thos. L. Elder, a United States silver dollar of 1794, being the first year of issue, was sold for $60.50. A farewell banquet was tendered General Gowdy last Saturday night under the auspices of the American Board of Commerce. In Paris ambassador McCormick on behalf of the French government presented Mr. Gowdy with the insignia of an office of the Legion of Honor. The thirty-first annual convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union of the District of Columbia were held in the Calvary Baptist Sunday school house, 8th and N. W. Wednesday. The BRE man sauntered into the Artic Ice Cream and Oyster house one evening this week. It was a pleasure to see the neat, clean place and note the courteous way they treat people. The proprietor, Mr. J. E. Williamson, is a nice man from start to finish and the colored should show their appreciation of his effort to conduct a first-class place for the race. You will always be welcome at 1723 7th street, N. W. WHEN CONGRESS MEETS. It is reported that President Roosevelt will make several important political changes when congress convenes in December. Several colored appointments will be made also and several changes among politicians. The West continues its clamor for recognition. The northern colored man claims that he can vote and is entitled to office. It is no fault of the Southern colored man that he cannot vote. It is the duty of the Republican party to protect him and see that he is permitted vote. The Southern Republican negros should not be ignored. He should receive the same deception that the Northern colored man receives. THE BE is opposed to the removal of any Southern colored Republican because he can't vote. The Southern colored man has been faithful to the party and should be protected. PROF. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. Professor Booker T. Washington has become disgusted with politics and has decided to retire. This sudden change is said to be on account of the infidelity of his supposed friends. Prof. Washington, it is said, has aided several newspapers to exist and because he would not continue to share out to many of them, nothing is too bad for them to say. Prof. Washington is convinced that the more he tries to please the Southern white people the more treacherous they are towards him. It is unfortunate that he should be condemned because he is invited to dine with white people. THE BEE would suggest to Mr. PROF. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. Washington the propriety of attending strictly to his school work. Politics will ruin the best men. Some men's ambition will lead them to do unwise acts at times. Prof. Washington's most intimate friend, Mr. Charles Alexander, of Boston, Mass., has deserted him. Mr. Alexander was the mouth-piece of the sage of Tuskegee in the north. He at all times defended Mr. Washington, but for some cause he published a few weeks ago Mr. Washington's mistakes. Ameng The Gadd-Fellows A grand reception will be tendered the executive committee of the D. G. Lodge in the banquet hall at Odd Fellows Hall, 1606 M street, N. W., at 8 o'clock tomorrow evening. Deputy G. D. Master, Geo. K Watkins, who has been sojourning in Toron- to, Canada for several months, will return, it is stated at an early day. The order welcome you home brother Watkins. Rev. W. J. Howard, the popular treasurer of Rising Sun Lodge No 1365, has been absent from the city this week attending the National Baptist Convention which met in Philadelphia, Pa. last Monday. From all indications the celebration on November the 17th next of the 25th anniversary of the institution of the Grand Lodge in the District will be one of the grandest affairs ever given by the order. The celebration is the outgrowth of a resolution offered by Past D. G. Master, W. C. Martin and adopted at last session of the D. G. L. The entertainment given at Odd Fellows Hall Monday evening last by the members of John F. Cook Lodge No. 1185, was in every way a success. For the success of this entertainment as well as the Lodge, great credit is due Messrs. Joseph Washington, Robert White, John Keys, James Richardson, Isaiah Scott, John Parker and William Bourice. At the entertainment refreshments were served by a committee of handsome ladies of which Mrs. Robert White was chairman. Past D. G. Director, James H. Wylie, of A. K. Manning Lodge No. 2361 is one of the most punctual and faithful members of his Lodge and of the order. He never misses a meeting of his Lodge, and attends all other meetings held for the good of the order. Mr. John W. Lee, the well-known florist of West Washington, and member of Potomac Union Lodge, 892, has not ceased smiling pleasantly since his election to the honorable position of D. G. Treasurer. All right brother Lee, why not throw the "boys" a few buques? Headquarters, Grand Army of Fraternal Progress, Lower 7th sereet, N. W., Washington, D. C. September 15, 1905. Military Order No. 1. For the future good of the service, it has been found necessary to reorganize the "Black Horse Cavalry" as follows: Captain, J. H. Coleman, promoted to the rank of Colonel of the regiment; Vice-Colonel White, deserted; Lieut. R. F. Williams, promoted to the rank of Captain; Vice-Captain Brown, deserted; Lieut. George R. Rhone, promoted to rank of Major; Vice-Major Walker, deserted; Sergeant G. W. Thomas, promoted to the rand of First Lieut.; Vice-Lieut. Carter, absent in the hospital suffering from "general debility," the sequence of periodical vacillations. APPOINTMENTS. W. J. Howard, D. D., Chaplain, D' J. D. Blair, Regimental Surgeon, John W. Lee, Paymaster with rank of Major, W. H. Jackson, Commissary Sergeant. The efficiency of the officers who have been appointed to fill vacancies caused by desertions, it is stated, cannot be questioned as all of them are post-graduates of first-class schools. Colonel Coleman, Captain Williams, Major Rhone and Lieut. Thomas are post-graduates of Livingston College, and for two years past have been students at "West" Point. They are also post-graduates of the now famous Martin's Business Institute and University of Justice, Law, Equity and Modern Progress If 13 is an unlucky number then 52 must be 4 times more unlucky as 4 times 13 are 52. On Friday evening, September 8, 52 sat at meat in the drill room. Five evenings later in that same room—well, 33 fraters got mighty "busy." Past D. G. Director J. L. Turner, is highly elated over the result of the election of the Lodge officers. The next time brother Turner opposition in 1965 he'll "Burn—ett." Past D. G. Master, J. W. Muse, Capt. of Independent Battery "If?" District Heavy Artillery is looking very healthy these days. His very looks and bearing say: "I told you so." Complete report of the work of D. G. Lodge will be found in the Bez of September 23rd and 30. Send to the Bg office for copies, 5 cents each. IS WOOING FORTUNE. EX-SENATOR WILLIAM M. STEWART BEGINS NEW CAREER. Leaves Politics and Starts Out to Recoup Lost Wealth at Age of 79 as a Mining Lawyer at Bullfrog, Nev. Washington.—William M. Stewart, farmer, argonaut, Yale student, Indian fighter, miner, speculator, lawyer, United States ex-senator, 79 years young, has pitched his tent, to speak, in Bullfrog, Nev., and started on a new career. With politics abandoned forever, with the wife whom he recently married to cheer him on, he announces his intention of building up a new fortune to replace the two he has made and spent Ex-Senator Stewart will not reenter politics. He is too busy getting rich. He has given himself five years in which to make a fortune at Bull Frog and after that plans to take his wife and her little daughter on a journey around the world. the senator's massive frame and strong arms, enrouled in a patrilarchial white beard, indicate prodigious vitality. He insists that he is as young in spirit and strong in physique as he was when 40. Mr. Stewart bought a lot in Bullfrog nine months ago, before a score of persons had settled in that town. Lees than a year ago men were dying of thirst there. Now Mr. Stewart sits in luxurioushome in Bullfrog and earns thousands of dollars in fees as a mining lawyer. He is fast rehabilitating his mintered finances. He knows the gold mining district thereabouts thoroughly, and the men who are working the mines. All the wild scenes that marked the early days of Cripple Creek, Tonopah and Goldfield, are being enacted where Senator Stewart is enjoying his honeymoon. There is no more dramatic incident in the life of any American states- WILLIAM M. STEWART. (Ex-Benator Who Is Beginning Life Over Again at Age of 79.) man than this brave effort of Mr. Stewart in recouping his fortune after two failures. When the aged senator walked out of the United States senate on March 4 last, he was out of politics and a poor man. He had served in the senate for 30 years, with an hiatus of 12 years be between the time when he was first elected and when he was returned. The senator who was born in Lyons, N. Y., was the man who saved the Comstock lode to the men who made princely fortunes out of it. He acted as their attorney and received a fee of $250,000. He began his senatorial career as a Nevadan. He says he is glad to leave the "pocket borough" for which his purse now is too short, and become "just a plain, old fellow" again, in his old state. Mr. Stewart was known in Washington as "Silver King." He built the famous "Stewart castle" on Depont circle at the time the most imposing house is the capital. A halt came in his prosperity and he went "back to the miles," returning with a new fortune. He was now an advocate of free silver. He formed a sort of silver party, to be used as a club on the republicans in the national-convention of 1896, to force them to put a plank for the free coinage of silver in their platform. It did not work. Stewart supported Bryan again in 1900, but later went back to the republican party. When his second fortune slipped away, he proposed a plan to supply Washington with pure milk from his scientific farm, but his health was poor, and he sold the farm which netted him $30,000, enough to pay his debts and face the world again. Mrs. Stewart is an attractive and cultivated woman. The fact that she spent nine years of her widowhood in a quiet country place in order that her little daughter should have the benefit of an open life, and that she has elected to share the hardships of desert life with her husband, shows how little she carees far what the world calls society. She is a student of books, dearly loves her friends, and find a chief delight in the duties and pleasures of her home. Prehistoric Animal Found A track layer named W. H. Harrison, of Montezuma, took to Terre Haute. Ind., the other day part of a petrified prehistoric animal resembling a lizard. The head and tail were found intact and, reckoning from these, the animal's length was not less than 16 feet. Snake-like scales cover the body. The fossil is attracting much attention here and according to a faculty member of the normal the find is one of the most important in recent years. Grant's Home to Be a Park A deal has been concluded whereby the old Grant farm in St. Louis county, Mo., a short distance west of the city limits of St. Louis, for many years the home of President Ulysses S. Grant, will be converted into an amusement park next year. The tract comprises about 440 acres and the purchase price was $113,000. Historic Private Car of Martyred President to Be Placed in a Minneapolis Park. Minneapolis, Minn.—Thomas Lowry of Minneapolis, president of the Soo line and of the Twin City Rapid Transit company, has bought the historic private car used by Abraham Lincoln. The car will be presented to the park board, which will place it permanently in one of the parks. The car, which has been called "the most sacred relic in America," for some time past has been standing on the rusty rails of an unused slidetrack in the Chicago & Alton railroad yards at Joliet, Ill., begging for a comfortable home. For years the old car stood in the Union Pacific shops in Omaha. The old car was the principal official car of the government from 1863 to 1866 and was built in the military car LINCOLN'S PRIVATE CAR. (Historic Relle Which Will Be Placed in a Minneapolis Park.) shops at Alexandria, Va., for the especial use of President Lincoln. In it the president traveled when he was chief executive of the nation, and after the assassination of the president it was draped with broadcloth and in it his remains were taken from Washington to Springfield. The car has been exhibited at most of the big expositions held in this country in recent years and has lately been used by Mr Snow and a party of friends on a tour of the United States. The old car is in an excellent state of preservation. It is ironclad, armor plate being between the inner and outer walls to make it bullet proof. THE STUDEBAKER CUP. Coveted Trophy Which Will Be Com pleted For at the Chicago Horse Show. Chicago.—One of the handsomest as well as one of the most coveted trophies offered by the Chicago Horse Show association, whose sixth annual exhibition will take place in the Cottage September 23-28, is the Studebaker challenge cup. It is of solid silver, and valued a $500, and must be won two years by the same owner to become his property. The Studebaker challenge cup was won in 1902 by Mr. William H. Moore's br. g.'a Bulger and Disturbance; it The Studebaker Cup THE STUDEBAKER CUP (One of the Trophies of the Chicago Horse Show) 1903 by Mr Arthur Meeker's br. g.'s Gay Lord Quex and Foxy Quiller; in 1904 by J. H. Moore's b. g.'s Lord Robers and Lord Russell, and is for a pair of horses to be shown before a brougham. Horses to count 30 per cent., carriage 30 per cent., harness 20 per cent. servant's livery, etc., 20 per cent. The entire exhibit must be the property of the exhibitor, and the competition is not open to dealers. Oklahoma Raising Mules Missouri will have to look to her laurels as a producer of mules. Oklahoma is in the business of raising mules, and is raising some mighty good ones. Low cattle prices have turned the attention of the farmers to other kinds of livestock, and the crop of mules last spring was bigger that ever. There is a steady improvement in the quality of mares used for breeding purposes, and if they follow along the lines of steady improvement Oklahoma mules, grown on Bermuda grass alfalfa and cowpeas and full of sand and ginger, will be more and more in demand. Perhaps the many Missourians who have gone into Oklahoma in recent years are largely responsible for the development of the mule business. World's Oldest Newspaper The oldest newspaper of the world, the Tsing Rao, published at Peking China, is about to celebrate the fourteenth centennial of its foundation. Notwithstanding its long career, the paper has never found it necessary to change the form of its publication and is the same to-day as 1,400 years ago. "OLD IRONSIDES" VANQUISHED BY RAVAGES OF TIME. Constitution, Renowned in American History, Falling to Pieces in Charlestown Harbor and Beyond Repair. Boston.—Time has conquered the frigate Constitution, familiarly known as "Old Ironsides." The ship which withstood the shock of war and flew victory's pennant in a score of sea fights has reached at dast the end of its life's table. It is believed that nothing can save "Old Ironsides." Naval officers are making a final survey of the ship in the Charlestown yard. She is leaking badly and the timbers whose staunchness gave the vessel its name of honor are honey-combed with the ravages of age and are fast falling apart. The Constitution is one of the notable vessels of the United States navy. In turn she has been commanded by Hull, Preble, Balmbridge, and Decatur, and won undying fame in the war of 1812. The constitution was built here, and was launched September 20, 1797, being the third vessel of the navy started after the Revolutionary war, the first having seen the United States and the second constitution. The Constitution's most notable victory was that over the British frigate Guerrlere, August 18, 1812. The pro-oral made in 1830 to dismantle and sell the ship caused great public indignation and prompted Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes famous poem, "Old Ironsides." For several years thereafter the Constitution was used as a school ship, and later as a receiving ship at the Portsmouth navy yard. The Constitution is the only ship of the old navy on the naval list. The six ```markdown ``` new frigates ordered by congress in 1794 departed from the old rules of naval architecture. They caused as much of a revolution in the naval construction of that period as did the Monitor in the civil period. Of these frigates the Constitution was the strongest and best in construction. Of the others, the Chesapeake. Lawrence's ship, was broken up to build a mill in England. The President, the companion ship to the Constitution, was captured by a British fleet in the war of 1812. The Constitution, of all the vessels ordered by the congress previous to the war of 1812, was the only one that always escaped defeat. It was victorious in every engagement of the war, and more than any other of the old ships, was representative of the navy. It narrowly escaped capture by the confederates during the civil war and was not put in the unserviceable list until 1882. It has been suggested that the Constitution be placed in the dry dock for the purpose of effecting repairs. Experts, however, say that once out of the water the Constitution would fall apart of its own weight and that there would be nothing left but fragments to become the prey of relic hunters. With repairs thus rendered Impossible either in the dry nock or at the wharf where Old Ironsides now is moored, destruction is deemed inevitable and the ship which was and still is the glory of the American navy must lose her number in the naval register. More love and sentiment attaches to the Constitution than to any other vessel in the navy. The old Kearsarge and the Hartford won their need of glory and the memory of their deeds is cherished by the people, but their fame came to them as the result of sea fights with ships manned by Americans, a fact which has made naval men reluctant to glorify the victories. Sympathy played its part in the matter. The Constitution won its fight with a foreign foe, a foe that until it met "Old Ironides" had never known defeat on any of the world's seas. The Guerrelela, the Java, the Picton, the Cyane and the Levant, one after another struck their flags to "Old Ironides" and the fame of the American sailor was established. The victories of the Constitution have been an inspiration to American seamen ever since the days of Hull and Bainbridge. At the Charlestown navy yard the officers in charge have known of the old ship's weakening condition for months. As the result of sentiment every known precaution has been taken to keep it from time's destruction, but the officers say that all hope of saving the ship must be given over. Easy to Destroy a Warship. The modern iron and steel clad war vessel of the battleship type may withstand a terrific cannonade from without and yet succumb to the dropping of a match, the careless handling of a kerosene lamp or a defective electric light or power wire. Steel Structure Over Zambezi River in Central Africa Formally Opened. London.-The railway bridge over Zambezi river in British Central Africa, the highest structure of its kind in the world, was formally opened in the presence of the visiting members of the British association the other day. Prof. Darwin made the opening speech. He commented on the remarkable achievement which permitted a party travelling in electric lighted cars to visit a place which heroic explorers had spent months of fruitless endeavors to reach. At the conclusion of his speech, Prof. Darwin touched an electric button, which fused a wire stretched across the track of the bridge BRIDGE OVER THE ZAMBEZI. (Highest Railway Structure In the World Just Completed.) BRIDGE OVER THE ZAMBEZI. (Highest Railway Structure in the World Just Completed.) and an engine decorated with Union Jacks passed over. The bridge is of the cantalever type, 420 feet above the river at low water and crosses over the gorge at-Victoria falls. The Cape to Cairo railroad is an endeavor initiated by the late Cecil Rhodes to connect Egypt and South Africa by a line 5,700 miles long, and the Lridge is another link in the big project. From the north the railroad has reached Khartoum, a distance (allowing for the river gap between Assuan and Wady Halfa) of 1,400 miles. In the south good progress has been made north of the Zambesi on the section known as the northern-extension from Victoria falls to Kalama, the administrative center of Barotseland, a distance of 100 miles. From Kalama the line is to be continued for another 250 miles in a northeasterly direction. It is probable that from Tanganyika there will be two lines, one through the Congo and another through German ferritory. The bridge was built by an English company on the girder pattern. It is constructed in three spans and has a width of 30 feet. The work was commenced simultaneously from both banks of the river, an electric motor cable with a span of 900 feet, the largest thing of its kind yet attempted carrying the material from one side to the other. The bridge has ten bays in all, and the rate of construction was estimated at about two bays a month. PALMA RENOMINATED. Hazvana—Estrada Palma, who has been nominated by the moderates party for the presidency of the republic of Cuba, has been called "the Roosevelt of Cuba." President Palma, though fast approaching his seventieth year, does not look his age by ten ESTRADA PALMA (Renominated by Modera.es for President of Cuba.) years, and is as active and progressive as he ever was in his life, which has been devoted to the cause of Cuban independence and development. In the Cuban rebellion of 1868 he was a general in the republican army, and later president of the provisional government. He was captured and taken to Spain, where his estates were confiscated because he persistently refused to swear allegiance. Duelling on Bicycles. Duelling on bicycles is reported to be a new diversion in Spain. Two members of the bicycle club of Granada recently met in a knife duel, which is probably the first encounter of the kind ever fought upon wheels. Accompanied by their seconds, they wheeled out some distance on the road to Malaga, to a secluded spot. There, posted 700 feet apart, at a sign they wheeled towards each other, each directing the machine with the left hand, and brandishing in the right hand that terrible knife of Spain—the navaja. At the first clash Perez pierced the left arm of Marcus, but at the third encounter Marcus thrust his knife into Perez's right breast. In a few minutes the latter died of internal hemorrhage. RAIN-IN-THE-FACE, THE NOTED SIOUX CHIEF, DEAD. Was Known as a "Bad" Indian—His Vow of Vengeance Against Brave Soldier's Family Fulfilled in Famous Battle. Pierre, S. D.—Rain-in-the-Face, the Sloux chief who was reputed to have fired the shot which killed Gen. Custer is dead at the Standing Rock reservation, in Boreman county. The Indian, during his lifetime, gave the United States troops as much trou ble as any other who ever lived. He always bore the reputation of being a "bad" Indian, and never lost his hatre for the white man. Rain-in-the-Face joined Sitting Bull in his famous uprising, and was one of the leaders in the battle of the Litle Big Horn river, June 25, 1876, which is popularly known as the "Custer massacre." He always claimed that he fired the shot which ended the life of Custer. Rain-in-the-Face was a pure-blooded Sloux and was 62 years old at the time of his death. A hard fighter, a maker of trouble, a horse thief, an Indian who would kill on the slightest provocation, the best general Sitting Bull ever had under him in his campaigns, Rain-in-the-Face was one of the most picturesque, dangerous and daring chiefs who ever fought against the troops of the United States. He belonged to the Sloux tribe and was a full-blooded member of it without a drop of any other Indian blood in his veins—a fact of which he was excessively proud. The Custer massacre was largely due to his oath of vengeance against the entire Custer family—an oath resulting from his arrest in the early seventies by "Tom" Custer, a brother of [Illustration of a Native American man with long hair and a striped shirt]. RAIN-IN-TALE-FACE. (Sioux Chief, Reputed Slayer of Gen. Custer, Who Died Recently.) Gen. Custer. Custer arrested Rain-in- the-Face for murder in western Dakot and took him to a government prison in Missouri. Here the Indian chief was held captive several months, but finally made his escape. "I will kill you all," was the threat he left behind him for "Tom" Custer and the whole Custer family. The Custers were warned by friendly guides, and Indians that Rain-in-the- Face was the most fordulable and dangerous man in the entire Sioux tribe and that he would surely do all in his power to carry out his threat of vengeance. The Custers, however, were inclined to scoff at the Indian's power of fulfillment of his oath. After his escape Rain-in-the-Face joined Sitting Bull and his braves. It is a curious fact that, although associated with Sitting Bull in many desperate battles, Rain-in-the-Fact never had a high opinion of the old chief. It was a year and a half after the escape of Rain-in-the-Face that Gen. Custer and some 300 men of the Seventh cavalry started on the hunt for Sitting Bull. The command followed the trail of the Yellowstone and on June 25, 1876, the United States soldiers finally found the Indians in camp in the valley of the Big Horn. The Custer massacre, inspired in great measure by Rain-in-the-Face and in fulfillment of the Indian's oath, followed. Not knowing that they had come upon the full body of Sitting Bull's warriors, Gen. Custer and his men rode into a trap which, according to Indian chiefs, had been prepared by Rain-in-the-Face when he knew the Americans were coming to join battle. Rain-in-the-Face had thrown out scouts who kept him thoroughly posted on Custer's movements for more than a week before the opposing forces came in sight of one another. When the fighting actually began, and when many men of the Seventh had been killed by the volleys of the Indians, it was Rain-in-the-Face who led the final charge against the knoll where Custer and the survivors stood, gallantly defending themselves as best they could. Gradually the dauntless handful of men in blue became fewer and fewer and gradually the shots from the soldiers became more scattered, as man after man fell beneath the bullets of the Indians. Finally but one living form stood erect, facing the ring of Indians. It was Gen. Custer, his sword shattered, his revolvers empty, the last member of the Custer family at the mercy of Rain-in-the-Face, the general's brothers already having been killed. There was silence for a moment, and the Indians ceased to fire or advance. Then came a puff of smoke, a single shot, and Gen. Custer fell dead beside his proopers. Rain-in-the-Face had kept his cask. Design for Sequoyah Is Emblematic of Three Races, Five Tribes and Every State. Muscogee, I. T.—The great seal of the proposed state of Sequoyah, a conurbation of Oklahoma and Indian territories, is probably the most unique of any state in the union, as it represents the three races now living in the territory, the five civilized tribes, that contains a star for every state in the union. It was designed by Rev Dr. A. Grant Evans, who has long been a resident of Indian territory, and is compersant with the lore of the Indian. At the top is a picture of Sequoyah originator of the Cherokee alphabet holding a tablet on which is written in Cherokee: "We are brethren." Directly under Sequoyah, and, upon which his right arm rests, is a pole GREAT SEAL OF THE STATE OF MARYLAND IMAGERED 1905 THE PROPOSED SEAL (Design for New State of Sequoyah Is Most Unique) red, white and black—representing the Indian, white man and negro. In the center is a star, in one ray of which is a blow and a shaft of wheat, which is the Creek seal; directly beneath it is a Seminole Indian, paddling his canoe toward a schoolhouse and factory, representing his transformation to civilization; at the bottom is the figure of an Indian with bow and arrow representing the Chikasaw warrior. In the ray to the left is a bow, three arrows and a tomahawk, representing the Cheowats, while the next ray representing the Cherokees is a wreath of olive enclosing five-rayed star. This star represents the seven clans in the Cherokee nation. Surrounding the large star in the center are 45 smaller stars, representing the 45 states in the union while the larger one, representing In clan territory, makes the forty-sixth On the margin of the seal. In large letters, are the words: "Great Seal of the State of Sequoyah, 1905." Provo, Utah.—Halled as the luckiest young man in the United States, Raj Daniels, 23 years old, of Provo, has been announced as the winner of the first choice in the government's law drawing for the Ulahat reservation. This means that Daniels has come into a fortune of anywhere from $10,000 to $100,000, for such is the esti- JOHN B. BURGESS DANIELS (Lucky Young Man Market First Prize in Land Drawing.) RAY DANIELS. (Lucky Young Man Who Won First Prize in Land Drawing. mated value of the first pick of homesteads in the reservation. He will have the first selection of 160 acres from the 1,000,000 acres in the reservation, and the thousands of others who won entries must wait until he has chosen his land. It is said he has been offered fabulous prices for his claim as soon as he can legally transfer it. It is probable he will pick a claim covering the heart of a projected county seat. It will cost him only $1.25 an acre and $16 entry fee. Cleveland Welighed the Baby. Ex-President Cleveland and "Joe" Terson were speakers at a dinner at sandwich. Cape Cod, one time on which occasion the veteran actor told the following at Mr. Cleveland's expense: "When the last Cleveland baby was born, Mr. Cleveland was asked about the weight, which he gave at 12 pounds. Dr Bryant, who was present. Interrupt the ex-president to say that the nurse ad reported the young hopeful to be an right-pounder. "Weil," said Mr. Cleveland, "I know for I weighed him with the same scales that Mr. Jefferson and I use when we go fishing." 12,000 Shots a Minute A new death-dealing instrument has been invented. A Lithuanian gentleman, M. Feodor Trotz, has contrived a gun, worked by electricity, which will fire from 4,000 to 12,000 shots a minute. The range of this new weapon is three miles, and its destructive power, if all claims on its behalf are genuine, should put in the shade such trivial toys as magazine rifles. The gun only requires one man to work it. IS ELECTED TO HIGHEST OFFICE IN THE G. A. R. Sketch of His Career as a Soldier and Politician—Lost Both Legs in Second Battle of Bull Washington. — "Commander-in-Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic" is now the title of that intrepid soldier so long and widely known as "Corporal" Tanner. The selection is a popular one in this city, and will doubtless prove to be the same throughout the country. The new commander-in-chief is one of the youngest soldiers who has ever been elected to the office. He was but 18 years old when the loss of both his legs at the disastrous battle of Second Bull Run took him out of the civil war. But his keen interest in those who were his associates in that war has never lagged during the 43 years that have elapsed since he ceased soldiering from necessity, and now after almost 40 years of continuous membership in the Grand Army he has risen to the command of a body of survivors who yet form a grand army of nearly a quarter of a million. James Tanner was born in Schooharie county, N. Y., in 1844, and that state and the District of Columbia have been his places of residence throughout his life. His political career has been long and interesting. At the close of the year he became a clerk in the war department, and then went to Albany to serve as a clerk in the New York legislature, where he continued several years. While there he studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1699, when 25 years of age. After practicing for a few years he resumed the political life for which he was exceptionally qualified by his army record, his terrible crippling at Second Manassas, and his oratorical powers which CORPORAL TANNER (New Commander-in-Chief of Grand Army of the Republic) rare from the first, have ripened with years and great experience, until he is considered one of the best speakers of the country. Before his admission to the bar he had done considerable stumping and has taken part in every campaign since 1866, in each national canvas visiting many states of the union. His rewards have been numerous and his services have always been of a high character. He became a clerk in the United States custom house in the administration of Gen. Grant, and after several years' service rose to be deputy collector of customs under Collector Chester A. Arthur, who subsequently became president of the United States. In 1877, at the age of 33, the malmed young veteran became collector of the city of Brooklyn, and served four two-year terms. His administrations ended in 1885. For a few years subsequently he lectured, practiced law and spoke in campaigns. His work in the famous national canvass of 1888, which resulted in the election of Harrison and Morton, was conspicuously successful, and one of the earliest appointments made by Gen. Harrison after his inauguration was that of James Tanner to succeed that other war-shattered veteran, Gen. John C. Black, as commissioner of pensions. It is something of a coincidence that he should also so closely succeed Gen. Black as commander-in-chief of the Grand Army. As commissioner of pensions Corporal Tanner, with his accustomed enthusiasm, went about the business of seeing that all his old comrades were pensioned. His course, however, did not wholly meet with the approval of President Harrison, and in October, 1889, he was succeeded by Gen. Green B. Raum. He then settled in Washington in the practice of law, making pensions a particular feature of his business, and won some notable successes. To his efforts before congress has been given the credit for the passage, first, of the bill raising the pensions of soldiers who lost both legs in battle to $100 per month, and subsequently of one pensioning totally blinded veterans at the same rate. Corporal Tanner is serving as register of wills of the district by President Roosevelt's appointment, and has made an efficient officer. The new commander-in-chief's war service was in the Eighty-seventh New York volunteers. In the Grand Army he has been department commander of New York, 1875-76, twice judge advocate, and five years a member of the national pension committee. He has also been national commander of the Union Veteran Legion. Boston's Name for Tips. Don't say "tips" hereafter, remarks the Boston Transcript. Say "joyful checks." It has a pleasanter sound to the ear, while to the conscience and to the instinct of courtesy it is far more gracious. There is no hint of "graft" in the gentle phrase and by no means could it be perverted to read "extortion." There is a blessed atmosphere of give and take, an appreciation of value received about it, whether it is written or spoken. ASTOR BUYS A CASTLE. Sermar Home of Ill-Fated Queen Anne Boleyn Being Modernized by American Millionaire. London.—Hever castle, in the county of Kent, which Mr. William Waldorf Astor bought for an English home, has proved too historic for comfort. It was the home of Queen Anne Boleyn, and was built in the reign of Henry VI. It has a portcults and a moat, and is decidedly medieval. Mr. Astor has had a large bungalow mansion erected quite close to the castle. Eight hundred men have been employed on the contract; and he intends to have this most up-to-date country house equipped with the latest scientific appliances for promoting happiness. Archaeologists are agast at the vandalism in interfering with the quiet that broods over Hever castle, but Mr. Astor, while he considers the castle an interesting example of the Tudor period, does not regard it as an ideal residence. However the Amer- HEVER CASTLE (Historic Edifice in England Owned by William Waudorf Astor) Ican millionaire is preserving the structure in its original state, and all visitors are welcome. The manor of Hever which has come into Mr. Astor's possession belonged to the Hevers or Hevres at the time of the Norman conquest, and was purchased in Henry VI.1's reign by Sir Geoffrey Roleyn. Years afterward Anne Boleyn, his great-granddaughter, met Henry VIII. In the castle and became his queen. On her death the manor was given by that monarch to Anne of Cleves. There are countless legends handed down about the old pile, and a book could be written of tales that are told of the days when bluff King Hal came a-courting the knight's daughter. To the visitor of imaginative disposition Hever castle strongly appeals. It is in the form of a great quadrangle surrounded by a double mort and surmounted by high-pitched roofs and gables. Entrance is had by a strongly portcullised gateway. Kent is the garden of England, and the manor of Hever is one of the most charming tracts of land in the county. LINCOLN'S MOTHER'S GRAVE Besting Place of Nancy Hanks Near Lincoln City, Ind., in Sad State of Neglect. Boonville, Ind.—A matter occasioning much comment among the people of southern Indiana and the press of the state is the neglect by the state officials of the monument of Nancy Hanks Lincoln, mother of Abraham Lincoln. The monument is located in Lincoln park, near Lincoln City, Spencer county, a few miles east of here. The grave of this historical woman is barren of adornment. There is. KANCY HANKS LINCOLN TOMB OF NANCY HANKS LINCOLN. (Grave of Historica' Woman in Need of Care.) TOMB OF NANCY HANKS EINCOLN. (Grave of Historical Woman in Need of Care) however, a broken jar, a glass dish and a clam shell. Last Memorial day some interested person placed a penny flag beside the grave, and some memory-loving, kind-hearted person contributed a lily. The fence surrounding is weather-worn and rusty, and the ground is barren of grass. The monument, which the state purchased, and which is shown in the foreground, is perched upon a knoll of hard-packed yellow clay. No sod, grass, flowers or vegetation of any kind beautifies the ground near the base of the monument, but is neglected the year round. It stands. Just as it did when the workmen swung it into its proper position, and no improvements or alterations have been made since. New Star Discovered. A new star has been discovered by Mrs. W. P. Fleming, of the Harvard observatory. in the constellation of Acuila, which at eight p. m. just now is about on the meridian and halfway from the southern horizon to the zenith. The star was not seen on August 10, was as large as 6.3 magnitude on August 18, or just on the verge of visi- bility to naked eye vision; was 7.5 magnitude on August 21, and on August 26 was of the tenth magnitude, showing a rapid diminution of its light. Hair Statistics An eminent man of science has recently declared that red-haired people are far less apt to grow bald than those with other colored hair. The average crop on the head of a red-haired person is only 20,200 hairs. Ordinary dark hair is far finer, and over three dark hairs take up the space of one red one; 106,000 are about the average. But fair-haired people are still better off; 140,000 to 160,000 are quite a common number of hairs on the scalp of a fair-haired man or woman. A PHILIPPINE SEAL. OFFICIAL COAT-OF-ARMS FOR THE ISLANDS. Ordered by Insular Government to Replace Old Spanish Device—Many New Seals Made Necessary Recently. Washington.—Several years ago French E. Chadwick discovered that the great seal of the United States had hererdically faulty for 100 years, and forthwith the design was corrected by experts and a new die was cut for the state department. This led to a study of the devices used by the other federal departments, and new designs were soon made for the army and navy, and for the customs service of the treasury. Even the flag of the president had to be altered. The experts who were consulted in these cases about the same time devised a new coat-of-arms for Porto Rico and a new seal, which gave some indication that the island had passed from Spanish sovereignty to that of the United States. In the last few months, however, Porto Rico has abandoned its new seal and coat-of-arms, and returned to its former device, on which the name of the island is spelled "Puerto Rico," and this is now affixed to all official documents to legalize and authenticate them, notwithstanding the fact that in all such documents the name of the island is spelled "Porto Rico," in conformity with the laws of the United States. Almost simultaneously with this action by Porto Rico, the insular government of the Philippines was getting rid of its old Spanish seal and substituting a new device. On July 3, 1905, the Philippine government enacted a statute establish- PHILIPPINE ISLANDS THE PHILIPPINE SEAL (Armorial Device Officially Adopted by the Islands.) ing a great seal, to be placed on all commissions, official documents and papers, and describing it as follows: "Section 1. There is hereby prescribed and adopted the arms and a great seal of the government of the Philippine islands, of the design hereafter described: Arms: Paleways of 13 pieces, argent and gules; a chief azure; over all the arms of Manila, per less gules and azure, in chief the castle of Spain, or, doors and windows azure, in base a sea-lion, argent langued and armed gules, in dexter paw a sword hilted or. Crest: The American eagle displayed proper. Beneath, a scroll with the words 'Philippine Islands' inscribed thereon. on. "Sec. 2. The great seal shall be circular in form, with the arms as described in section I, but without the scroll and the inscription thereon, and surrounding the whole a double marginal circle within which shall appear the words: 'Government of the Philippine Islands,' 'United States of America,' the two phrases being divided by two small five-pointed stars." The seal was cut by Tiffany & Co. In New York, and went into use in the Philippines on the 4th of July. Stuffing Cattle for Market Everyone knows that the east cannot compete with the west in beef production. But not every one knows of a new scheme for raising beef that is profitable in the east, or wherever land and feed are high. This new plan might be called "forced feeding," since the animal is marketed at 12 or 14 months, instead of four or five years as was done a generation ago. There is an intimate relation between the length of the feeding period and the gains in welgut. Animals in the wild state eat enough to keep themselves over the season of scarcity. Man has interfered with natural processes for the purpose of securing greater production. One of the chief objects kept in mind in animal breeding is to secure breeds which can consume the largest possible quantities of feed and make good and profitable use of it. The Vanishing Home. People who know what a home is are not so many as middle-aged men and women think, and they who never had one will hardly be expected to join in the lament at its gradual disappearance. That it is going out of fashion there is not a quibt. Every new pliff of flats, every conversion of a dwelling to a boarding house is elegant of the circumstance. The modern family shifts from one tenement to another loses or damages its goods in the transit, is constantly making new acquaintances, but as constantly losing the old, and is without quiet and retirement and peace. The older people regret the change; the younger have no standards by which to measure it. Rear Admiral Clark of Spanish-American War Fame Reaches the Age Limit. Washington—Rear Admiral Charles Edgar Clark, who has just retired from active duty because he has reached the age limit when naval of officers are supposed to be no longer in their sphere of usefulness, is a member of the popular triumvirate of the Spanish-American conflict—Dewey, Schley and Clark. Six years after Dewey had begun his cadetship at Annapolis Clark, who is the son of a bookbinder, followed him. He entered the naval academy the year in which Schley was graduated. The career of the three men ever since has been intertwined. It was as a captain on the Monterey, a coast defense vessel in the REAR ADMIRAL CLARK. (Naval Officer Who Was Retired on His Sixty-second Birthday.) Pacific, that Clark first became famous. In 1898, when the captain of the splendid fighting machine, Oregon—the first great modern ship to round Cape Horn—was relieved, owing to poor health, Clark took command. Almost as soon as he had done so, the Maine was blown up in Havana harbor and there were rumors of war Clark was ordered to take his ship to the Atlantic and straightway began his 13,000-mile voyage. The navy department, knowing that Admiral Carvera's fleet had sailed, feared for his safety. The burning question was: Would Clark succeed? But on the night of May 24, 1898, a strange ship, showing no lights, loomed up off Jupiter inlet, Jupiter, Fla. The townpeople were panic-stricken, not expecting to see the Oregon. But it was she. An ensign landed with messages for the secretary of the navy, advising that the voyage begun March 19 had been successful and that Capt. Clark and his 480 officers and men were in condition for immediate active operations. In July, the Oregon's time came. 'She proceeded to Santiago to join the fleet in the blockade. It was on July 2 that the "bottled-up" Cervera made his daring dash from the harbor. In that great battle, which is history, the Oregon played well her part and showed her capabilities. She chased the escaping Cristobal Colon with the Brooklyn, which floated Schley's pen-nant, and kept company with the flagship, firing the famous "railroad trains," and being in at the finish when the last of the Spanish ships struck her colors. Clark, who retired on his sixty-second birthday, was promoted to the grade of rear admiral in 1902 and later became a member of the general board of the navy. He is now president of the naval examining and retiring board on duty at Washington. He has seen 45 years of honorable and distinguished service. Clark of the Oregon will be no small figure in the history of the country's naval defenders. BONIWOULDBEPRESIDENT Husband of Anna Gould Has Ambitions as Successor to President Loubet of France. Paris.—The question of who is to succeed President Loubet of France, who has now nearly reached the end of his term, already begins to occupy the mind of the French people. The candidates for presidential honors are many, from Count Boni de A. COUNT BONI DE CASTELLANE. (Anna Gould's Husband Who Wants to Be President of France.) COUNT BONI DE CASTELLANE. (Ana Gould's Husband Who Wants to Be President of France.) Castellane, who has been entirely cured of his royalistic tendencies as far as accepting the presidency is concerned, but who, of course, does not have the ghost of a chance, even if the Goulds were to help him with their millions, to the societal Emil Jaureux, who very many think would make an ideal president, but who will be strongly opposed by the army, because of his anti-militaric views. WILL VISIT STATES. LORD ROBERTS, OF ENGLAND, COMING TO AMERICA. Popular British Warrior May Be Guest of President Roosevelt After Inspecting Canadian Military Posts. London.—Gen. Frederick Sleigh Roberts, earl of Kandanar, will sail shortly for America, where he will make a tour of inspection of his majesty's fortifications and military establishments in Canada, from Halifax to Vancouver. It is Earl Roberts' intention, when he finishes his tour of duty in the British possessions, to visit the principal cities of the United States, including Washington, where, it is believed, he will be the guest of President Roosevelt. The general will be accompanied to America only by a small military staff. Lord Roberts is a soldier of many titles, but he is known best by his rank and file name of "Bob," given him lovingly by his military following because of his fighting qualities and his solicitude for the comfort of the soldier in the field. American army officers probably will greet Lord Roberts with enthusiasm. He has said many kindly and appreciative things of the American forces, and recently he declared at a banquet given in London that West Point was the greatest military school in the world. Lord Roberts probably has more medals than any other man in the world, soldier or civilian. He doesn't wear them all. He can't, for there is not room for them on his uniform coat. One decoration, however, he never parts with. It is the bit of bronze known as the Victoria Cross, which is given only for conspicuous personal gallantry under the fire of the enemy. Only one other general of the first rank in England, Sir George White, has won the coveted cross. "Bobs" is the son of a soldier and of a soldier's daughter, and he has been soldiering since boyhood. He served through the siege of Delhi and was wounded at its capture. He was with the column which relieved Lucknow and fought in nearly every important battle of the Indian mutiny. In the year 1880 Lord Roberts led the English forces in that memorable march from Kabul to the relief of Kandahar. When an eidarmod was created for Lord Roberts, his march to Kandahar and the fierce battle on his LORD ROBERTS. (Popular British Soldier Who Is Coming to America.) (Popular British Soldier Who Is Coming to America.) arrival were remembered, and he became Earl Roberts of Kandahar. Americans who meet Lord Roberts will find that, like nearly all really great fighters, he is modest to the point of shyness. He has been represented at times as a severe critic and a jealous rival of Lord Woolseley, and as a condemner of the methods and work of Gen. Buller and other officers. As a matter of fact Lord Roberts newer has criticised any act of his fellow officers. He has held opinions, but has kept them to himself. Nevertheless it was Gen. Buller's failures in the operations against the Boers that brought Gen. Roberts actively before the present generation as a soldier. He was sent to South Africa as commander in chief of all British forces, and with Lord Kitchener as his chief of staff quickly and successfully ended the war which previously had entailed one disaster after another on England's troops. Lord Roberts physically will not fill the American ideal of a soldier. He is a small man, but with his erect carriage he makes the most of his inches, and he has a natural dignity which is impressive of force. England looks upon Lord Roberts as the greatest of its generals since the days of Wellington. Lord Roberts has been I kened time and again to the American soldier, Grant. Their personality is much the same—silence and force predominating. General Grant is considered by Gen. Roberts to have been one of the great masters of war. In England there has been a tendency to rank Lee as a soldier above Grant. Lord Roberts is credited with saying: "They were both great soldiers and deserving of the highest praise, but Gen. Grant had the genius required for saving the union and he ought not to be placed second to any modern commander." When Gen. Roberts arrives in the United States the secretary of war will detail an army officer to accompany him in his tour of the country as honorary aid. Found Out He—I always say just what I think. She—I have often wondered why you were so quiet—Chicago Record- Herd. New York.—Many there are. who love the sea and even worship its vagaries, who fish and are content if only memories of nibbles and bites remain when the day is done, who love to sail and are not weaned from this pastime even when the wind falls to serve or they are forced to drift with the tide for hours. A multitude exist who are happiest when they look upon the salt water and feel its soft and cheering influences come to them when zephyr or gale blows across its surface, yet do not en- joy or cannot stand even a day upon the calmest sea. To all these classes that quaint bit of land lying out of sight of shore, called Block island, appeals most strongly, its shores most varied in character, running from its ideal beaches to its high and deeply furrowed cliffs surmounted by a lighthouse, its interior rolling and made most picturesque by bowler-fences rising and dipping with the rounded hills. Many are the evidences of the olden times, big roomy houses constructed largely of stone, wide deep chimneys heralding hospitality and cheer, old knockers, colonial doorways and comfortable quarters for the live stock and poultry. Gardens fenced in by old fish nets which fall in graceful curves between the posts. For modern comfort and luxury a large choice of hotels and summer houses. Of difficult access in the past, Block Island now is within 4½ hours of New York, the new service inaugurated by President Ralph Peters, of the Long Island railroad, gives a fast run by a limited express from one end of Long Island to the other, passing through the beautiful Hamptons, over the famous Shinnecock hills, and with a panorama of never ending interest reaching Montauk 116 miles east, there to take a fast comfortable steamer for an hour's run across to Block Island sound. the land that means all the health and pleasure of an ocean voyage with its discomforts and unpleasant features omitted. IRON TIRES FOR AUTOS. New Wheel Invented Which, It Is Claimed, Will Do Away with Pneumatic Tires. New York.—A new iron wheel and tire for automobiles has been invented which, it is claimed, will in time entirely supplant the pneumatic tires now in use. A test run was recently made from New York to Stamford, Conn., a distance of 40 miles, on an automobile fitted with the wheels, and the four passengers, had they not been aware of the conditions, might have believed themselves to be rolling along on the best acting pneumatic tires. John Chamber Rutherford, a mining engineer of Mexico, is the inventor of the new wheels. The wheel is somewhat cumbersome in appearance, though by no means un- THE PNEUMATIC WHEEL (Invention Made to Supplant Present Pneumatic Tires) sightly. The principle of the pneumatic tube is there, though removed from the dangers of contact with the ground. The diameter of the wheels is 30 inches, and midway between the hub and outer rim are two interior rims, between which rests a three-inch pneumatic tube. The upper rim is suspended from the hub by iron spokes and the lower has similar connection with the inner rim. The construction is of steel and bronze and a three-point suspension gives strength and rigidity, while shocks or jolts are absorbed by the pneumatic tube. The weight of the wheels is nearly 100 pounds each, though this, it is expected, will be reduced to about 60 pounds each. The claim is made that not only are these wheels stronger and more durable than pneumatic tired wheels, but that they add speed to the car. ~ Whe Bee, , of rususn AT -1109 Eye St, N, Wa, Washington, D. C. W. CALVIN CHASE, EDITOR. “Entered at the. Post Ofice at Washing- s. ton, D, G, as second-class mail - matter, ESTABLISHED 1850. — TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. On copy Per Yeat..eeenseverrenee -$2.00 Six MONthS...vseseeeeeeeeeereeeee 1.00 Thrée Monthssccseceececeseeess 160 Subscribe uumthly..s.eseseeeeeee 20 7 * REMOVE HUGHES _Some time ago Mr, Hughes, the supervising principal of high schoo|s submitted to the Board of Educa- tion, an objectionable report, Which was eliminated from the records. The people at that time declared that his report was of such a char- acter that it was an insult to the colored people, Just why"the Board of Education should at this time take up the -recommendation of Hughes again, the people. don’t understand, Our Washington color- ed schools are only criticised at all times by outsiders or those people who have no earthly interest in the schools. Tue Bee pointed out a few weeks ago where the trouble ‘was in our high school. Why doesn’t the Board of Education re- move the obstruction in the high school? .Then there would be no hinderance to Mrs. Cooper teach- ing. .There are teachers in the high school who have been a'menace to good government. Why not re- move them? No principal can suc- ceed if their obstritetionists are re- tained. Prof. Evens was bothered with the same obstniction, but' he removed it at once and since that time the Manual Training School has’been running nicely ever sihce. There are over cighty-séven thousand people in this city and two-thirds of them pay taxes. They are entitled to some consideration, Qur school teachers will compare as favorably with those in the white schools-and to some extent, they are better, Let Hughes be removed, THE POLICE COURT JUDG. SHIP. It is’the sincere hope of the people "of this city that President Roosevelt will not appoint a tyrant on the bench of the Police Conrt. The class of people who suffer most are the colored people, who are arrested and charged with petty offenses. In many in- stances the cases should never have been brought in court and when they are, there should be a man on the bench with 2 heart, a soul and con- sideration. As a matter of right, the population of the colored people entitles them to a judge. But, they don’t ask for that recognition at present, but they would like to have ® man appointed as the successor of Judge Scott who has a conscience and a soul. And above everything else, a man who has some sense and can be reasoned with. A common sense man is wanted. Who is that man? Jus- tice Lewis I, O'Neal comes nearer meeting all of the requirements of a " police judge than all the candidates in the field. The Bee believes that President Roosevelt desires to satisfy the people. He cain do so by appoint, ing a man who has the interest.of the people at heart. Some people are talking about dark horses. It is hoped that the President will not burden us with a dark horse. Dark horses very seldom give satisfaction, Alexander Mullowney has been ap- pointed, DEMOCRACY OF SPORT. . It is strange, but nevertheless true that in sporting life there is but little prejudice. There is a difference be tween northern and southern sports, ‘The manager of the National Base- ball team is a broad-minded man, He has decided to play the Cuban Giants in this city next week. There were two white men in the Nationals wiic didn’t care to play against the negro team. But after Mr. Stallo Had rea- soned with these two southern men, ‘one consented to play and the other refused. The one who refused was taken sick and he continues to be sick, However, Mr, Stallo ‘said what objection can theré be to play with the colored team. If this team can beat us, let us take the defeat for our share. ‘The manager so shamed the players that only one out of the entire club refused to play. It is hoped that the citizens will tum out next week and*witness the game -between | the Nationals and the Cuban Giants. HOME RULE. The Bee is of the opinion that the citizens of Washington should have home rule. It is strangé that so many interlopers can come here and monop- olize all of the best positions in the gift of the local government to the exclu- sion of citizens who pay taxes to sup- port the government. A few days ago a man was’ appointed in our High School. It may be because there was none competent enough in this city to fill the position. There are positions held that can be filled by our normal school graduates without going on the outside. This city is a dumping ground for broken down politicians and political tricksters who are not recognized at their own home. The people of Washington have been im: posed upon long enough and it should be stopped. Let us have home rule, THE DEMOCRACY OF MARY- LAND. . ‘The Democratic party of Maryland has decided to make the Poe amend- ment an issue of the fall campaign. Now it i the duty of ‘the colored Republicans to vote against this amendment, which they will no doubt do and educate the masses to do like- wise. This is not’ the time for the colored Republicans to remain at home. Every colored Republicax who has a vote and can yote should come out and vote, It is not believed that the honest people of Maryland will vote for this outrage. Senator Gor- man has declared that he will not be ‘a candidate for the Scnate if this amendinent is carried. If it is of, he wil stand for re-election. ‘The Bee believes that Mr. Gorman will stand for re-election. THE NEGRO MUST WORK. ‘There is an attempt in the Board of Children’s Guardians to have Con. gress to rescind that clause of the act establishing the Board of Ciildren’s Guardians that reads that all children when turned over to the Board should be given an education except colored children. Now, whoever was fool enough to introduce such a clause had better resign from the Board. The person who doesn’t want to educate the colored children is laboring under hallucinations, The colored people in this city will not tolerate any such revision, If white children are to be educated, colored children must be educated also. There should not be one law for whites and another for the colored people. Let the colored ministers in the churches tell their congregations that there is an attempt to make slaves of their children. Let the colored people ack. gt once. What next? ‘ BEE ITEMS ON THE WING. Last week the members of the Adop- tive Rite, namely—The Order of East- em Star and Heriones of Jerico, gave a farewell reception to Ill. Brother R H, Glearis, 33 degree,-96 degree, P. G. MM. He was persented wwith a fine ting with emblems—his wife with a fine pin. There were a large number present, One thing we can say, we are, sorry but truth is the light. If our peopl would work more in harmony we would get along a great deal better. For the occasion to move among some of our folks and the opposite race. We found in each case, the whites would give you work, but you—or our race—would ap- ply the knife. Here we have about 94, 000 colored people in the District; we won't support them in business; take colored newspapers and the most im. portant thing going, we won't support them; take our secret orders, same old thing, each fighting the other. The time has arrived that these things must be cut out, Relative to politics, the best for the negro to do now is to support the party that will do him the most St. Peters at Home, = . ‘Any inhabitant in the United Kingdom is liable to be called to ack as hangman, ‘The salary is $5.00 per week as a re taining fee and $10.00 after an execution Rain In the Face, Indian chief whe ‘Killed General Custer, U, S. A, is dead He died recently. Tuesday we ran across an old friend Dr. and Ill, A. W. Tatiiel, 33. Dr. has been sick but is much improved. Dr. was at one time a very active Craftsman, ‘The highest elevator in the world has been opened on the Bingenstock, 2 mountain near Lake Lucerne, It lifts 500 feet. 5 During the fiscal year, ending June $0) 52,233 applicants for patents were filed and 30,236 patents were granted. Our white brethren are, building 2 fine temple from the description of the proposed building, st will be fine. The middle chamber with the stairs, etc. It will cost about $350,000. It is said that Admiral Evans, U.S. N., will give up the command of the North Atlantic Fleet and go on sick leave. . September goth, the Hebrews of the world observed Rosh Hashonab, the be- ginning of the new year, 5666, A. M. _ The tunnel fifty faet under the North River connecting New York and Jersey City has been completed, _ Read Tire Bex. The great friend of the negro of the 2oth century ie in’ the black press. There are in this city, a Jot of people who scorn negro papers, that is because they are ignorant and know. no better. Unele Sam has a machine that counts a million pennies a day. It is used in the Philadelphia mint, About the, end of 1907 Hamburg, Germany, will have the largest dry dock in the world, Te will have a lifting pow- er of 33,000 tons. . Prof. Pohn ‘T. Layton, president M. W. G. Master of Masons for the D. C, is one of the representative colored citi- zens and prominent member of the G. AR, There is a great how! and kick about our brethren of the black -republic, bat we fined that brethren of the white re publi (Cuba) are having a lot of trouble as they are now considering sending a commission to Washington to seek the re-establishinent. of American interven- tion. . Up to August, 1905, the total number of pensioners on the rolls was: 997.2115 loss hy death, 3.413; by remarriage, 56; by legal limitations of minors, 116; fail- ure to claim, 87; otherwise, 42. Wall,Strect was very much astounded when Henry Leonard, a broker's clerk stole $359,000 worth of securities from the National Bank by means of a forged check. An American woman front Chicago with accomplice stole in. the ‘city of Dublin, Ireland, jewels to the value of $675,000. The police are on the lookout. Miss Lottie Matthews, who spent part of the symmer in Harper's Ferry, te- turned to the city last week. The sad death of Mr. Wm. Ranson, fotmerly of Baltimore, which occured several weeks ago, was a great shock to many of his friends. ‘Miss Helen Washington, who left for Detroit, Mich. some time ago, has re- tumed to the city after spending a de- lightful trip. 3s 8 ‘Mrs. Mary Middleton, of 338 C street. S. W,, who has been ill at hee hoite several weeks, has improved. z =Miss Il. E. Byrd returned to the city aft Friday c¥ening after having spent some time in Philadelphia, Pa. _ ‘Mrs. Betsey German, widow of Ad- dison German and mother of Miss Sallie German. and Mrs. Juresha Green, died at her residence, 416 Second street, S. W., Tuesday morning last. Her remains were taken to Manassas, Va. and in- terred in the family cemetery. As the deceased had suffered for ten years from paralysis of the right side, her death was not wholly unanticipated by Jher family and friends, 2 A meoting of the principals and teach? ers of the public night schools, which open next Monday evening, was held Monday aftefnoon at the Franklfa echool, The accasion marked the free A meeting of the principals and teach: ers of the public night schools, which open next Monday evening, was held Monday aftefhoon at the Franklti school, The occasion marked the firs formal meeting of B. W. Murch, the new director, and the teachers of the various schools. ‘The director outlined briefly the work for the coming year and announced the following appointments and assignments White schools, Night Business High First street, between B and CE. M Wilson, principal; A. W. Miller, arith: metic; A. L. Howard, bookkeeping; L W. Mattern, English; H. Wy Draper English; Miss M. P. Flannery, short hand; Miss B, Forrer, typewriting, and Miss Baldwin, substitute. Franklin, Thirteenth and K streets— C. K. Finckel, principal; Miss M. A McMahon, eighth grade; Miss K, E Rawlings, seventh grade; Miss E, R Vose, sixth grade; Miss M. S, Howell fifth grade and below; Miss LM. Drennan, typewriting, and Miss'O. E Ulrickson and Miss M. Stockard, foreign class, - Jefferson, Sixth street and Virginia avenue, southwest—C. N, Thompson, Principal; E. E. Stacey, eighth grade Mrs.L. S. Welsh, seventh grade; Mis H. A.'Brecht, sixth grade; Miss NL M. et ee eee ee Pullman, typewriting; E. J. Dakin, man ual training, and Mrs. M. A. Bums cooking. Wallach, Pennsylvania avenue anc Seventh street, southeast—Miss E. C Westcott, principal; H. H. Burroughs seventh and eighth grades; Mrs. Mul ford, fifth and sixth grades, and Mis: Bentley, fourth grade and below. Corcoran, Georgetown—C, A. John. son, principal; Miss Craighill, sixth seventh and eighth grades, and Mis: Glenn, fifth grade and below. Gales, First and’ G, streets, northwes —Charles Hart, principal; Miss M. E ‘Compton, eighth grade; Miss Nf. R. O" Brien, seventh grade; Miss B. L. Pun: izze, sixth grade; Miss J, E. Hodgkins fifth grade and below, and Miss E. M Helms, typewriting. ‘The announcement of the assignments for the two colored schools was made at Monday's meging. The principals of al the white schools were at their respect: ive buildings to issue tickets of admis- ‘sionon Friday ‘and will continue this evening from 6 o'clock. The principals of the colored schools will be at their buildings on Thursday and Friday even- ings at the same hour. The colored schools will be held at the following buildings: ‘The Stevens, Twenty-first ‘street, between K and L streets north- west, Miss A. B, Thompson, Principal the Randall, First and I streets south- ‘west, Miss I. I. Russell, Principal; the Garnett, Tenth and U streets northwest, J. E. Walker, Principal, and the, Arm- strong Manual Training School, P’strect between First and Third streets, north- ‘west,A. J. Craig, Principal, : As has been the case im previons years, the regular session of the schools will be held on Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights of each week. There will be classes for whites in cooking at the Jeffersom school on Wednesday and Fri- day nights and at 212 H, street north- west on Monday and Wednesday even- ings. ‘The work in manval training will be taught at the Jefferson school by E. J.t Dakin. ‘The manual training feature is strong- I} emphasized. Cooking and sewing be- ing tught in each one of the schools. At the Arnistrong School and at the Randall School, manual training, con- sisting of bench work in wood, is alo given. A limited number of men will be received at the Armstrong Manial Training School in the department of, steam engineering. A general teachers’ meeting will be held at Armstrong School Saturday morning, October 7, 1903, at 10 o'clock, when instructions as to the organization of schoo}s will be given by Mr. B. W. Murch, the director, and’ his assistant. PHONE ROUND EARTH. lOWA ELECTRICIANS INVENT NEW WIRE SYSTEM, Sioux City Men Claim to Have Or- fginated Device Which Will Make All the People Each Other's Neightors. ., Sloux City, Ia.—Two Stoux City elec- Wiclan’, M. L. Garrett und E,W. Pres- toa, claim to have tound a way to talk arouitd the world, By te use of an invention just -pat- ented by thers ft will apparently be as easy for Amerivans to comserse with their nclSubors i Euope’as It kas bea to talk ten blocks across the clty. Only girdle the world with wire, thews men declare, and they wil) make it po2- sible for the Swiss malden In her Alpine home to Hirt in the morning with young men on Florida plantations. Only bisect the two American continents with cop- per wire, they declare, and it will be mere child’s play for the lowan to order cattle from Patagonia over the tele- phone. And it fg true that the instrument is quite simple. Loosely speaking, * ft might be sald that It consists of a tele- phone recdlver put to the mouth of a {elephone transmitter. In other words. ‘that It brings the ear-plece of the or- dinary telephone up to a mouthpiece ‘that the earpiece may talk into the ‘mouthpiece and sent on the sound. Garrett and Preston solved the prob- lem by putting together what are really ‘two separate telephones. The central | pléce is a Bureka transmitter, such aa 1s used by many telephones to-day. This is simply the diaphragm, or disk, seen in any mouthplece, the vibrations of which are sent over the wire, Back of this disk are placed two elec- tro-magnets. These electeo-magnets are similar {o those used in telephone receivers. 0, roughly speaking, it might be sald that two receivers are put against this disk. The sound from one direction comes over one of these elec- tro-magnets. or recelvers, is communt- cated directly to the disk, which vi. brates just as the disk in the original fostrument, and the sound Is sent on fast as it came from the original Instru- ment, 200 miles away. Sound from the other direction passes over the other Hectro-magnet and te the disk, and goes on its way In the opposite direc. tlon, and thus people at opposite ends of the'wire can converse with one another. Heretofore only one receiver magnet haa been used In devices of this kind and this is why It has never before been pos- sible to talk but one way, ‘The manner in which the two currents are kept sep- arate Is not explained by the inventors, who are not making public some of the detalls of thelr instrument, . FIND A, GOLD MINE. WORKMEN UNEARTH NUGGETS ON THEATER SITE. Deadwood, 8, D., Is Scene of Wildest ‘Excitement When Proxmity of \ "-¥ellow Metal Is Discovered In & Rick Country. |. Deadwood, S, D.—A foundation ot ‘gold that is the underpinning that will uphold ‘the new -Deadwood theater, built in a town famed like Deadwood in a country kuown for the richest gold mine in the world, {t ts but St ting that even the dust of the streets should give up vaJues to the casual passer-by, but this lot, 55 by 150 feet in the center of the clty, s proving one of the rickest bits of placer that has been encountered in this gulch for the last 25 years. It was only a few days ago that excavating began for the foundation of the new theater, which {s to be erected at once. It was necessary to Ko to bedrock to obtain a good founda- ton, ‘and bedrock was from 16 to 18 feet below the surface of the lot. A force of men with shovels, teams and wagons went to work early one morn- ing and what was their surprise upon finding, after the first few shovels of earth had been thrown of, indications of a rich placer deposit. ‘The cleam of the golden metal caught their eyes at once. sne news spread Ike wildfire, and It ywas not Jong until each man had a ‘pan and was washing for gold. No one was disappofited. Every panful of dirt showed colors and even a few nug- gets were found. The trencnes grew deeper day by day and the gold has not yet failed them. The manage- ment has talen hold of this claim in earnest and will sluice all the dirt thrown up In excavating. Conserva- tive estimates show that the lot will yield at least suficlent gold to pay the cost of the expensive foundation.” In the early days, when the placer claims were new In this guich, this Present theater site was part of one of the richest claims in Deadwood. The placer district extended from this very district, the confluence of White- wood and Deadwood creeks, two miles up the gulch to Gayville. Hurdreis of thousands of dollars were taken out of these claims. Mdny a man made bis homestake- here and sacks of dust and nuggets went east daily. “The gold found in this recent excavation {s undoubtedly an ‘ld channel that was aceldentally left un- touched at the time of the great dis coveries. . It 1s directly across the street from the Franklin hotel and {s of interest not only to local people, but also to the never-ceasing crowd of touriste which throngs the yerandas of the hotel and watehes with delight the tak- Ing out of reat gold from the ground. The new theater will be one of the finest in the west. It will back the best companies available, but, while it may have rivals in architecture and in actors, St will admit of no compett- tlon as to the value of its foundation or the novelty of the ground upon. which {t stands. CAT ADOPTS QUEER BABIES ‘Not Satisfied with Her Own Trio of Coon Kittens She Mothered Gray Squirrels. ‘West Windsor, Me—Even the Maine felines aye becomlng. imbued with the idea of ralsing Rooseveltian families, A handsome brown cat, owned by Norris Smart. of this place. was evidently not entirely satisted with her fat, cunning lttle"trlo of coon kitties. for only a few days ago the mother cat went out work- ing in the Interests of her family.~“In 4 short time she returned with a mouse colored bunch of fur In her mouth, and carefully placed it in the box with the kittens, The owner of the coon cat sup- posed {l to be only a mouse added to thy feline larder. - But very soon, as the old cat returned from a second expedition, with a similar mouthful, which was as carefully placed In the box. the owner felt curiosity, and examined the results of the hunt. Both mouthfuls of gray fur proved to be young gray squirrels, They are thriv- Ing well,-for. they share the “full dinner pail,” family rations, with the kittens, ‘and the mother appears to think as much of them as of her own, ACTRESS TO WED JAP HERO Capt. Marlya, of Mikado’s Amny, ‘Wins Fair American Girl for a Wife. New York.—Miss Carolyn Gordon, o! this city, fs engaged to be married to Capt, Sarnta Martya, a cavalry officer fo the Japanese army. * Miss Gordon did not yield immedi- ately to the blandishments of the dash- ing young cavalry officer. She met him two years ago before the outbreak of the war while she was in Paris studying voeal music. Mariya fell in love al once and proved to be an ardent wooer. ‘They will be married in December. Capt. Martya is 2 graduate of Oxford university and his family 1s one of great wealth and high standing. He owns a large tea plantation, Miss @ordon has ‘been upon the stage for about four ‘years, She will retire from the stage after her marriage and make het hom fn Japan Ne Wonder They Are Kavchty ‘The life tnourance investigation re. Yeals the Interesting fact that clerks messengers and office boys, some of whom make as much as $i¢ or $15 a week, often sign notes for millions, Under such ctreum. staucee the haughty airs of the office boy are readily explained, ELOPED AND WED A DWARF Gisl of Good Family Afterward Be- cathe Blind and a Pauper— * Death Zollows. , Freeland, Pa—She who was known and always referred to as “the blind woman,” and who for ten years lived in a cabin near here with her dwarfed husband, “Little Willie Hart,” is dead. ‘Thy latter was.2 laborer on her father's (John Kenyon) fa-- ear Cortignd nearly 30 years a There were promising sultors for th! daugh- ter’s hand, but she eloped with ths dwart. The family search d for her for years and nally gave up, belley- Sng her dead. * Hart was phyiically disabled, an? eventually thoy ‘became wanderers. ‘Through illners Mrs, Hart lost her eye- sight, Ten years ago they drifted: Into Freeland. Tho woman was led from }door to door by her husband, who gave her at least devotion and con- stancy. They have been. wards of pub- Me charity since. # ‘A few days ago Dr. Neale, of this city, who occasionally treated the wo- men, impressed by hls bl'nd patient's gentl: manner and evident culture, took Interest {n her and learned that her brother, too, was a physician. In- quiry by Dr. Neale located the brother, who 1s Dr. Kenyon. of San Francison. president of the California Medical so- clety. All those years the brother had been in search of his sister, and the com- munication of Dr.'Neale quickly e3- tablished her {dentity. But death came before the brother could reacb her. WANTS TO RETURN TO JAIL ‘Woman Asks Warden to Take Her Back to Prison Home to Com- plete Sentence. Jaa teed bean an of the mail to “Warden Jewétt came an odd request, A woman asked to bé locked In the peni- tentlary to serve a sentence. ‘The woman who makes this reques: Is Miss Rosa Northcott. of Crawford county. She was convicted of man- slaughter in the fourth degree about eight months ago and sent to the state penitentiary for a term of one year. ‘There were extenuating cireum- stances connected with her case, and at the state penitentiary she was looked upon as vietim of circumstances, which she was not able to overcome. She was also a good, obedient prisoner, and when she applied for a pardon her case was acted upon promptly. The pardon board did not wish to grant the young lady a full pardon so -s0on, but unalmously agreed to give her freedom conditionaily. Stie was granted a parole and on May 26 Jast she left the prison happy and smiling. She went to the home of friends in Crawford county, who agreed to look atter her interests and give her a good home. After spending three months with friends she has decided that ahe Ilkes the prison home better, and she will be allowed to come back. In-her letter to” the warden she says she Is dissatisfied ‘with her biome In Crawford county and frankly confesses that the people with whom she-fs living gre dissatisfied with ay - see FOR RHEUMATIC DOG Scotch Collie Has Measure Taken for” { — Footgear—Suffers Great a _ Pain, . New York.—Quex, one of the Scoteh collie dogs owned by Princess -Mont- slyon, the wife of Capt. Jack Bonavita, the lion tamer, will wear real shoes as son as the New York shoe manufac- fbrer has completed the order for four fhoes made to St his feet. The dog 1s Suffering from a form of rheumatism. "The dog was brought from France with four other collles several months ago. When Bonavita and the princess settled in Bath Beach a garden was set apart at Bath and Twenty-first ave- nues, adjoining the home. The dogs were permitted to stay in the garden at night. The dampness frdém the night fogs resiflted in the attack of rheumatism. Following the remedy applied to one of her dogs in Paris a year ago, Prin- cess Montglyon ordered the shoes. They will be made of rubber. The dog 1s valued at several hundred dollars, and is the weiner of prizes at several og shows In Paris, He will be en- tered In dog shows here next winter if the cure {s successfal. WILLS HIS BRAIN AND ARM Gen. L. J. Wistar of Philadelphia Also| Leaves Estateof $2,000,000 to Institution. | Philadelphia—Gen, Isaac J. Wistar] ‘bequeathed his bral and right arm to the Wistar Institute of Anatomy and| ‘Blology of the University of Pennsy!- ‘Yanla, in his will, which was filed re- cently, and incidentally left a fortune ‘of nearly $2,000,000 to that Institution which he founded. The general's arm was shattered by @ gunshot wound Suring the civil war, and was saved by an Interesting operation, which he wished the students of the institute which he founded to examine. Gen. Wistar also bequeathed to the fnstitute weapons he used In the civil War, along with trophies, pictures and various pieces of furniture. After be- queathing an aggregate sum of $50,000 to hf brother and four sisters, $3,000 toa niece and $4,000 to his housekeep- er, Gen, Wistar leaves the residue ot his estate to the Wistar institute. Added Blessingn =~ Blessed are the peacemakers, And they have a chance at that $40,000 No- ‘bel prize, too. - The Mrs. Nanna Barnes, of Le Droit Park and Mrs. Ethel Johnson will visit Baltimore, Md. next week. Miss Estelle Kennedy has been elected a teacher in the graded school of Manassas, Va. She lett for her field of labor last week. Misses Mary L. and E. C. Payton, daughters of Attorney Fountain Payton, left the city September 24th for Hartshorn College, Richmond, Va. The Bethel Library has begun its regular sessions. It is likely that expresident Jackson and Gregory will again cross swords in debate. Mrs. Emma West has gone to Providence, R. I. to spend the month of October with her son. Mrs. West lost one of her sons by death about a month ago. Mrs. Emma Isabell, who has been to Pittsburg to attend her sick son Julian, returned to the city last Thursday. Julian has improved. Immense crowds of citizens of low and high degree are in attendance upon the sessions of the Police Trial Board. Will something drop? Miss Camila Boltz, of Mobile, Ala., who graduated last year from the business course at Howard University, is visiting the city as the guest of Miss Grace Campbell. Among those who left Sunday for a tour through New England, were: Mrs. Emma West and Mr. J. E. Johnson. Their many friends wish them a pleasant trip. Dr. Livingston, consul at Cape Haytien and his accomplished wife, who have been spending their vacation in this city, left for their Island home on Wednesday. They met a host of old and new friends while here. Dr. Charles B. Purves arrived from Boston last week. The doctor has retired from practice but not altered his interest in the Medical Department of Howard University, where he delivers a course of lectures. He is stopping at the Duffield boarding house on Eleventh street, N. W. Mrs. John H. Devegux and daughter Fannie of Savannah, Ga. are here the guests of Mr. J. H. Dehamotta, of 1526 L. street, N. W. Mrs. Deveaux is a sister of Mr. Dehamotta and the wife of Col. John H. Deveaux, of Savannah, who is well and most favorably known in this city. Miss Fannie Deveaux is the only daughter of the family and has just finished her education at Fisk University last June. Prof. J. W. Cromwell is seeking to be reinstated as editor of The Record. Dr. E. W. Lampton, the proprietor, will be a candidate for Bishop at the next General Conference of the A. M. E. Church. The Record is his personal organ in his campaign. The Doctor is consequently mighty particular about the editorials. He does not want his personal organ to raise a fine crop of enemies. Prof Cromwell will have to turn over a new leaf if he is reinstated, on dit. A fruit reception was given by Mrs. James H. Smallwood at 1609 4th street, Monday evening in honor of Mr. Geo. Tany and Mr. Frank Peterson. There was a distinguished company present and many personal friends of Mr. Smallwood. Fruits of all descriptions were served, after which vocal and instrumental music and dancing occupied the remainder of the evening. Mr. Smallwood was assisted by the most amiable wife and his daughter, Mrs. Anna Stewart. On Monday, Oct. 9th, the Phil. Giants the strongest colored team on earth will cross bats with the Washington American League team at American League Park, on which occasion the American League Park should be tested to its fullest capacity, as the Phil. Giants have proven to be as strong as any independent base ball club in the country, having met and defeated several National League teams including the Boston, Brooklyn and stand at the head of all independent teams. Miss Carrie De. Lucy Quales of Congress Heights was married to Mr. William White of this city-last Wednesday evening, September 27th at the residence DEV of Mrs. Mackley, the sister of the bride. The bridesmaid was Miss Mary Bancroft Harris. The best man was Mr. George Brown. Rev. Dr. Turnell performed the ceremony. The bride was beautifully gowned in white chiffon. The presents were numerous and costly. Among some of those present were: Mrs. Young, Miss Mamie Dawning, Miss Lucinda Sharter, Mr. and Mrs. Jackson, Mr. Walter Quals, Miss Quals, Mr. John S. Quander, who served the supper. It was a most brilliant affair. After the ceremony the bridal party left for their home in Congress Heights. They were at home last Sunday afternoon, at which time a host of friends called. Last Monday evening, September 25th, a jolly party of young people led by Misses Mamie Simmons and Julia Collier rushed in on Miss Marion T. Scott's guest, Miss Alice C. Simmons, calling out, "Surprise! Surprise!" to the amazement of all. For a time Miss Simmons was unable to speak. When she leaves the city Sunday night to resume her studies at Fisk University, she will carry with her only pleasant memories of her visit, and the kind and generous hospitality of the people of Washington. The surprising party were: Misses Mamie Simmons, Julia Collier, Essie Burrell, Clotile Houston, Gussie Savoy, Emma Richardson, Georgie Sheffey, Edith Hall, Minnie Hall, Eula Goodrich, Beadie Malvern, Josephine Cole, Mary Storum, Rosa Carter, Mamie Ambler, Cassie Ambler, Daisy Watson, Messrs. Chas. N. Barker, Arthur Storum, Daniel Monroe, Philip Cuney, Alexander Wood, Oscar Cooper, Hamilton Jacobs, Clarence Wright, Harry Brown, Harold Norwood, Wm. E. Bailey, Johnson, Ulysses Houston, Dr. C. Tignor, Ira Cole, Henry Scott, John Wilkinson, W. I. Lee. Mr. Edward Syphax presided at the piano. A SURPRISE Mrs. Jennie Brown, of 2011 11th St. northwest, and Matron at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, was surprised by a number of her friends of the Bureau last Wednesday evening. She was presented with several handsome presents. The surprise was gotten up by Miss Georgie Brown, who deserves great credit for its success. Among those who attended were: Mrs. Jennie Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Young, Miss Hali Brown, Mrs. Burgess, Miss Georgie Brown, Miss Bertha Brown, Mrs. Mattie Boston, Miss Saddie Brown, Miss Taurol, Miss Catherine Edwards, Mrs. Mary White, Mrs. Mary Seldon, Miss Ida Price, Mrs. Vistona Neal, Mrs. Serena Carter, Mrs. Martha Cooper, Miss Elizabeth Cole, Miss Janie Cole, Messrs. A. F. Boston, W. A. M. Beth, B. F. Brown, R. H. Brown, Hilliard Berry, Lancaster, Norwood and J. Seldon. WEST END NOTES Mr. John W. Lee, of Potomac Union Lodge 892 G. W. O. of O. F., has been elected Grand Treasurer of District Grand Lodge, No. 20. The next session of District Grand Grand Lodge 20 and United Order of Odd Fellows will be held in West Washington, the first meeting ever held in that section and ex-Grand Director Jas. L. Turner is to be congratulated. The improvements on the Mt. Zion M. E. Church are being rapidly completed by the contractor for November next. The First Baptist Church on Dunbarton avenue, of which Rev. James Hill is pastor, is now being remodeled; additional ground has been purchased to the extent of twenty feet in the rear and is to contain all of the modern improvements with a large pool attached and pipe organ. It is to cost about $1500 dollars and is expected to be completed about December next. Services are now being conducted at Odd Fellows Hall, 28th and Dunbarton avenue, N. W. SOCIAL CHAT. We are pleased to hear of the improvement in the health of Miss Carrie Lee. The fight waged against Mrs. Cooper, of the M street high school, is the most unjust occurrence of recent years. Someone had better look out or they will fall in their own trap. Everybody in the West End seems to have something up their sleeve. What does it mean? O yes, I know they are getting ready for the coming election in the Young Men's Protective League. The question—"Why are they appointing so many colored girls in the Bureau of Engraving and Printing?" was recently asked. Consult the records of the Civil Service Commission and you will find where the merit is. Rumor has it that if a certain young man in the West End does not mend his ways his name will be called and loudly too. He can read between the lines. Mr. S. E. Woods, formerly of U. S. Patent Office, but now of the Board of Education, of Cleveland, Ohio, who has been visiting his old friends here during his vacation, left for his post of duty Monday last. There are to be several managers in the West End this Fall, watch and wait; don't name the date. David Martin received many congratulations as well as best wishes from his many friends of the G. P. O. this morning. While on leave he was married to Miss O. Wilson. His friends of the G. P. O. presented him with a handsome mahogany Morris chair and a toilet set. He and his wife are located at 520 Spruce street. Dr. William Wren and wife of Columbus, Ohio are in the city the guests of Mr. Stokes of F street, N. W. Dr. and Mrs. Wren have been visiting in the east on a pleasure trip. They left for their home last Thursday. There was a most delightful company at the Whist Circle last Tuesday. The crowd was the largest that has ever assembled. Miss Mirta B. Simmions has decided to organize the circle next week by the election of an executive committee of nine. There will be special attractions next Tuesday evening. REFORMERS STAR MUSICAL Thursday evening, October 12th, at the Cosmopolitan Baptist Church, 708 O street, northwest, Mrs. Arabella V. Chase will give a Performer's Star Musical. Mrs. Chase will present the following artists: Mrs. Lizzie Johnson King, Mrs. Elnora THE MRS ARABELLA V. GHASE Taylor, Miss Bertha Crosby, Mr. Thos. Miller and, Miss Beatriz L. Chase, who is one of the finest pianists of the presen age; Mr. Calvin Ghase, Jr., and Mr. Raymond H. Murray, of Alexandria, Va., Cornetists. - Without exception Miss Beatriz Lucinda Chase is the finest and most accomplished pianist in the city. The best musical critics claim that she has the finest and most delicate touch of any pianist they have ever seen in this city and equal to any elsewhere. Her selec- PRIEST REV SIMMON P. W. DREW, D.D. tions are classic and from the best authors. At the age of 14 she entertained for two hours and three quarters, one of the most classic musical audiences in this city. Miss Chase is also the teacher of her son, W. Calvin Chase, Jr. on the cornet. The musical will begin at eight-thirty. The price of admission is twenty-five cents. School children ten cents. Children under twelve years of age and accompanied by their parents will be admitted free. Rev. P. W. Drew, D.D., is pastor. Supt. W. S. Montgomery, of the Washington public schools, was the principal speaker at the Lyceum of the Second Baptist Church last Sunday afternoon. His theme was: "Some thoughts on educational topics." On account of the Professor's conversance with such subjects, it was expected that his address would be more than ordinarily interesting, but his thorough and exhaustive treatment of the subject in all its practical applications of life, showed that he had given it more than cursory consideration. He laid special stress on the heart education, compared with that of the HOUSE & HERRMAN HE LARGEST INSTALLMENT HOUSE IN the CITY Now is the time to FURNISH YOUR HOUSE Carpet Your Floors ond LIVE Comfortably. Only First-Class stores keep first class goods and sold by first class cler how large your Purchases are immediate delivery is made to any part of the city Name THE BEE when you call. head. Moral and spiritual training is no less important than mere mental training. In fact it is the foundation of all thoreau education. Other persons who afterward discussed the subject were, Prof. T. M. Dent, of Howard University, Dr. E. H. Allen, Mr. H. A. Matthews and Prof. Jesse Lawson. "Civic Obligation and the Law," is the theme of an address to be delivered next Sunday afternoon at the Lyceuhn of the Second Baptist Church by lawyer L. Melendez King. Interest at the sessions of the Lyceum continues to grow and a good audience is expected. The public are invited. LADIES' AUXILIARY. At a meeting of the Crispus Attucks Relief Association, held on Monday night at Odd Fellows Hall, an invitation was received from the Ladies' Crispus Attucks Relief Association to attend their annual sermon to be preached at Shiloh Baptist Church, Sunday evening, October 29, by the pastor, Rev. J. Anderson Taylor. On motion it was agreed that the association attends in a body as an escort to the Ladies' Crispus Attucks Association. The meeting will be held at 7 o'clock p.m. All members of the association are requested to be present. The Ladies' Crispus Attucks Association has a membership of about 300 and is one of the best associations in this city. They also act as an auxiliary to the Crispus Attucks Relief Association at their entertainment and have rendered commendable services. Young Shaw Works as Waiter Young Shaw works as Walter. William P. Shaw, son of the secretary of the United States treasury, is in Seattle from Alaska, where he spent the summer working in a salmon cannery. The young man was sent north by his family with the idea that it would do him good to hustle a little for himself. He worked his way to Alaska by acting as a waiter on a boat. PROTEST HITS ROOSEVELT Pittsburg Woman Decides to Write Letter to President's Wife on Race Suicide. Pittsburg, Pa.—Pittsburg philanthropic women take exceptions to President Roosevelt's race suicide theory. Mrs. S. E. Lippincott, superintendent and secretary of the Society for the Improvement of the Poor, after consultation with other members of the society, has decided to write to Mrs. Roosevelt asking her to persuade the president to modify his position. This determination became crystallized when a woman who had been deserted by her husband and is penilless, applied for aid. She is the mother of 17 children, seven of whom are dead "and happy." Another is in the institution for the feeble minded, at Polk. Pa. Although reduced to extreme poverty by the desertion of her husband, the woman wants to apply to the president for a medal as an example of his ideal wife and mother. Mrs. Lippincott said: "What with the wretchedness and distress of these big families raised by the shiftless poor, the equally large families brought by immigrants to this country, and the menace they are to our nation and to society, I purpose writing to Mrs. Roosevelt an appeal to her womanhood against this indiscriminate applauding of unwelcome conditions." EXCELSIOR 5&10 CentStore S. W. OUTWATER, Buyer and Man. 5197thSTREET NORTHWEST. W. H. MICHAEL, Proprietor. Charles Cutch The Manhattan Buffet FINE WINES, LIQUORS & CIGARS 478 Pennsylvania ave., N. W. Call at once. Northeast Corner 7th and "I" S.H. HI S.H. HINES, UNDERTAKER AND EM BALMER 1715 14th St. N. W. Satisfactory prices and service Special rates given to subscriber ence. Funeral parlor furnished. R. L. Mid FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND Coffins can be shipped to any part orders. Your patronage solicited. My second to none Fine carriages and CARRIAGES FOR HIRE FOR Office, Warerooms, 516 Eighth Phone Connection. LOAN COMPANIES. Established 1866 Satisfactory prices and servicesguaranteed to all. Special rates given to subscribers of THE BEE. Thirty years' experience. Funeral parlor furnished. Telephone, North 1595. R. L. Middleton. R. L. Middleton. FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND LIVERYMAN. Coffins can be shipped to any part of the State upon reliable telegraph orders. Your patronage solicited. My prices are the cheapest and my stock second to none Fine carriages and polite drivers for all occasions. CARRIAGES FOR HIRE FOR ALL OCCASIONS. BURNSTINE LOAN OFFICE Gold and silver watches, diamonds, jewelry, guns, mechanical tools, ladies' and gent's wearing apparel. Old gold and silver bought. Unredeemed pledges for sale. 361 Pennsylvania Ave, N. W. BORROW MONEY YES We will lend you from $10.00 to $200.00 on your furniture, piano, etc., and arrange the loan in as easy monthly payments as you desire. Come to us for we deduct nothing and charge the least. If you have a loan elsewhere we will pay it off and advance you more money. Strictly confidential, private offices. SURETY LOAN COMPANY, Room 1, Warder Building, 2nd floor, 9th and F Sts., N. W. MONEY MONEY For everybody at rates lower than the lowest. Don't be deceived; come to us and investigate. Business strictly confidential. No one knows of your transaction with us. We lend on furniture, pianos, or salary. If you have a loan now anywhere and need more money, come to us. Nothing deducted from loan. You get full amount. Extension in case of sickness without extra charge. METROPOLITAN LOAN AND TRUST CO. 505 E St., N. W. A Square Deal FOR EVERYBODY On FURNITURE, PIANOS, TEAMS, ETC., without removal, at a low rate of interest. WHEN YOU BUY MERCHANDISE you go to a reliable house. Why not do the same thing when you borrow money? We are an old-established company, and treat everybody alike. Isn't it worth your while to see us before dealing elsewhere? We pay off other companies and advance you more money. We also loan on plain note to salaried employees, and make a specialty of loans to TEACHERS. POTOMAC GUARANTEE LOAN GO 928 F Street, Northwest. ATLANTIC BUILDING, ROOMS 23 and 243 Second floor—easy stairway or elevator. NES, sguaranteed to all. of THE BEE. Thirty years' experi- Telephone, North 1595. eldleton, O LIVERYMAN. of the State upon reliable telegraph. vices are the cheapest and my stock polite drivers for all occasions. R ALL OCCASIONS. St., Southeast. Satisfaction Guaranteed. J. H. DABNEY, FUNERAL DIRECTOR. HIRING, LIVERY AND SALE S-98LE. Carriages hired for funerals, parties, balls, receptions, etc. Horses and carriages kept in first-class style. Satisfaction guaranteed. Business at 1132 Third street, N. W. Main Office Branch at 222 Alfred street, Alexandria, Va. Telephone for Office, Main 1727. Telephone Call for Stable, Main 1482-5. FREEMAN'S ALLEY. Where I can accommodate 50 horses. Call and inspect our new and moderate caskets and investigate our methods of doing first-class work. 1132 Third street, N. W. J. H. DABNEY, Pup. THE ARCTIC ICE CREAM CO AND OYSTER HOUSE. 1723 Seventh St. Northwest. French and American Ice Creams, Ices and Sherbets. Fine Line of Oysters and Sea Food Always in Stock. Cafe for Gentlemen and Ladies. Prices always consistent with the excellence of the goods. Special rates offered to dealers, to churches and religious bodies. I. E. Williamson Proprietor and Manager. Telephone Connection. QUININE HAIR TONIC. A SUPERB TOILET ARTICLE This preparation will be found of great benefit to those possessing weak and thin hair. It strengthens and invorates the Roots, imparts lustre and promotes rapid growths. For the Ladies' Toilet it is indispensible. Directions: Rub well into scalp every morning. Prepared only at W. L. Smith's Rrug Store, 7th and Pomery Sts., N. W., Washington, D. C. HAGERSTOWN FAIR OCTOBER 10, 11, 12, and 13. Only $2.80 round trip from Washington including admission. Excursion Tickets will be sold for all Regular Trains of above dal e_i good returning until October 14, inclusive. On October 11 and 12 Special Trains will leave at 7:30 A. M. Returning leave Hagerstown at 5:30 P. M. Call on Ticket Agent for details. FOR RENT, ROOMS. To let, furnished rooms, 1812 11th street, N. W. A PECULIAR PEOPF. "Peculiar People" is a new book for the millions. By Mrs. Arabella Virginia Chase. NEW SUBJECTS. Every division, which are twelve (12) is discussed in a new way. The book will tell who the peculiar people are: 1. THEIR ORIGIN. 2. HE BECOMES A PECULIAR. 3. A MISAPPLICATION. 4. USELESS LEGISLATION. 5. NO LONGER BEGGARS. 6. HIS ABODE. 7. BUSINESS AND SOCIAL CONDITIONS. 8. IMITATIVENESS AND RESULTS. 9. THE POLITIGAL ATMOSPHERE. 10. GOOD CITIZENSHIP. 11. UNWHOLESOME PRAC TICES. 12. EXCERPTS AND COM MENTS. SUMMARY. MRS. ARABELLA V. CHASE It is a book that should be in the library of every citizen. KNOW YOURSELF. To know yourself you will have to read this book. Fifty cents per copy, postage pre- paid, sent to any part of the world. Send-money order or registered letter. Address: Mrs. Arabella Virginia Chase, 1212 Florida avenue north- west, or THE WASHINGTON BEE, 1109 Eye street north- west, Washington, D. C. CURIOUS LEGAL POINT. Paris.—A curious case now before a French tribunal invokes a point which has not yet come up for legal settlement. A certain New York doctor, whose name thus far is withheld, recently accompanied a wealthy western American to Italy, where his patient after a lingering illness, died. In order to avoid the trouble and formalities of carrying the body to the United States in a coffin the doctor on his own authority had the corpse cremated. The ashes were placed in a small urn, which was then packed carefully and shipped as ordinary freight on which he paid the usual tariff according to weight. The doctor landed on the American side all right, but the steamship company discovered his secret and demanded the price of carrying a dead body in a coffin, which amounts to nearly $150 more than the doctor paid for the urn's transportation. This he refused and the case must be decided at Paris, since it was at a French port that the urn was shipped. The impression here is that the company will lose the case. TO DUPLICATE EVERY GUN. Precaution That Is Deemed Necessary by the Naval General Board. Washington.—Every gun in the navy will have its duplicate to guard against any emergency and accident, if the recommendation of the naval chief of ordinance is carried out. The naval general board, it is believed, thoroughly approves of it, and consequently the naval estimates to go before the next congress may contain a formidable item to cover the cost of producing the new guns. Such accidents as have happened in recent years, particularly to the big turret guns of the battleships, would compel the ship to go into action in disabled condition or be laid up for months in a navy yard. The idea is to keep spare guns in stock at convenient points to immediately replace the damaged ones. Growth of Things Out West A correspondent of the Checotah (L. T.) Times, and for whose veracity that paper vouches, tells the following: "The terrible news comes from the western part of the Cherokee Nation that a boy climbed a cornstalk to see how the corn was getting along, and now the corn is growing up faster than the boy can climb down. The boy is clear out of sight. Three men have undertaken to cut the stalk down with axes and save the boy from starvation, but it grows so fast that they can't hack twice in the same place. The boy is living on nothing but raw corn and already has thrown down over four bushels of cobs." Decorated Chef. King Edward's chef, M. Menager, was among those to receive birthday honor on the occasion of his majesty's recent birthday. He is believed to be among the most accomplished chefs in the world. He was decorated with the Victorian medal. Other recipients of that distinction are understood to feel that in conferring the medal on a cook King Edward has rather cheapened the honor. Louis J. Kessel, Importer of and Wholesale Dealer in WINES AND whiskies Sole Owner of the..... ... Following Brands: Private Stock, Old Reserve, Hermit Oxford, Tremont 425 TENTH SREET. JN. W. Telephone—Main—160 HIDDEN ISLES OF THE SEA. Many a noble ship, richly laden with the proudest spoils of human industry and enterprise, and freighted with that which is dearer still—human life—has passed away the morning sunlight glitteri snowy canvas, passed away, ne arrive at its destination; passed away, forever from the ken and knowledge of men as completely as if it had never been in existence. What has become of those vanished argosies? Whither have they go When the seas give up their old ocean lays bare its sec A. B. human skeletons, the virgin gold, the priceless gems, the costly jewels, and the wrecks of those vanished ships will be found strewn amid the tremendous passes and deep defiles of those submerged mountain ranges which are the backbones of lost continents, upon those topmost peaks, projecting near the surface of the seas, these lost convoys have been dashed to destruction1 The mariner's compass and the navigator's chart have not been able to protect commerce from the wreck and ruin of these submerged ridges, but the good COLUMBIA CLUB LINE OLD WHISKEY NEW BRAND M. F. D. SMITH VIA S. HINGSTON D.C. ship "Columbia," richly laden with its precious cargo of "Columbia Club," the purest and best whiskey in the world, launched and navigated by William J. Donovan from the famous Baseball House, located at 1528 Seventh street, N. W., with the Stars and Stripes glittering from its gaff and defiance to all competitors thundering from its steel-clad turrets, has weathered every gale and returned safely from every voyage, because Mr. Donovan knows the highways of successful business enterprise are strewn with the derelicts of pretension and misrepresentation, and that quality alone, and quality strictly and strenuously adhered to, is the only chart and surest recommendation of those who wish to indulge in the delicious, stimulating, health-giving virtue of a truly honest American whiskey—the "Columbia Club." A special cablegram announces the arrival of Charles J. Glidden, the Boston millionaire, in Paris from Java, completing an automobile tour of the world. He covered 25,000 miles by auto in 210 days, passing through 24 countries and 8,000 cities, towns and villages. Besides he traveled 24,627 miles by water, which alone took 78 days. He carried the American flag to Upper Torneo, in the Arctic circle, in Sweden, and to Bluff, New Zealand. Mr. Glidden was accompanied by his wife and a machinist. He plans a tour of Africa this fall. It has developed that Miss Edna Theresa Kenton, the daughter of a rich Philadelphia manufacturer, has been the wife of A. H. Nash, a Winnebago Indian, for nearly two weeks. Nash graduated from Carlisle in 1897 and studied at Andover and the University of Pennsylvania. Not In The Trust URITY ICE CO t. near K St. Market N. V Not In The Trust RITY ICE CO. near K St. Market N.W. Not In The Trust PURITY ICE CO. L St. near K St. Market N.W. THE NEW YORK TIMES HIGH: of satisfaction $2.50 shoes. ally lack style The style of good solid value Signer because of the stowed on the ness in it anyw A Goodyear-w ral of the seas the most popu Looks first ra every time. It's worth your the Signet over to buy Always welcome Vm.Mc 491Pen LTMAN'S OLD STAND. SICK AND ACCU ANCE UP TO $20 WHOLE LIFE VERY LIBE PAYABLE ONE HOUSE AMERICAN HOME L FIFTH and G Streets N. W. KER, BR friends and acquaintances suit?" that is, of course, ment. the best advertisements we tell the cost of the suit. PURE SPRING water. Delivered at your door Sells largest 5 ceut piece of ice of any firm in the OD and Coal. eCompany-cor5th and L IGH·DEGREE of satisfaction is a rare thing in most $2.50 shoes. Shoes at this price usu- ally lack style or comfort or both. The style of more expensive shoes and good solid value are found in our Signet $2.50 Shoe because of the exceptional attention be- towed on the making. The only cheap- ness in it anywhere is the price. A Goodyear-welted shoe, made on sev- eral of the season's handsomest lasts, in the most popular leathers. Looks first rate and wears that way every time. It's worth your while to come in and look the Signet over, even if you're not ready to buy Always welcome. m. Moreland, 1 Penna Ave YEARS OLD STAND. SIGN OF THE BIG BOOT AND ACCIDENT INSUR- ANCE UP TO $25.00 PER WEEK LIFE INSURANCE ON EVERY LIBERAL TERMS EASYABLE ONE HOUR AFTER DEATH. AMERICAN HOME LIFE INSURANCE CO., and G Streets N. W. Washington, D. C. ER, BRIDGET & CO. and acquaintance-the question is often asked, "Who that is, of course, when the suit is meritorious enough to advertisements we have is when our patrons answer the cost of the suit. ICE made from PURE SPRING water. Delivered at your door by our wagons. Sells largest 5 ceut piece of ice of any firm in the city. Also WOOD and Coa'. PuritylceCompany-cor5th andL A HIGH DEGREE of satisfaction is a rare thing in most $2.50 shoes. Shoes at this price usually lack style or comfort or both. The style of more expensive shoes and good solid value are found in our Signet $2.50 Shoe because of the exceptional attention bestowed on the making. The only cheapness in it anywhere is the price. A Goodyear-welted shoe, made on several of the season's handsomest lasts, in the most popular leathers. Looks first rate and wears that way every time. It's worth your while to come in and look the Signet over, even if you're not ready to buy Wm.Moreland, 491Penna Ave HOLTMAN'S OLD STAND. SIGN OF THE BIG BOOT 5 SICK AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE UP TO $25.00 PER WEEK WHOLE LIFE INSURANCE ON VERY LIBERAL TERMS PAYABLE ONE HOUR AFTER DEATH AMERICAN HOME LIFE INSURANCE CO., FIFTH and G Streets N. W. Washington, D. C. PARKER,BRIDGET&CO. Among friends and acquaintance the question is often asked, "Who made your suit?" that is, of course, when the suit is meritorious enough to call for comment. One of the best advertisements we have is when our patrons answer the question and tell the cost of the suit. Men's Top Coats, $12 to $35. Men's Spring Suits, $12 to $30. Youths' Clothing, $10 to $25. Boys' Cloth Suits, $3.95 to $10. Boys' Wash Suits, $1.50 to $6. (The Better Kind of Clothing.) Parker, Br ENTH AND PENNTYLV EAD-TO-FO ARKER, Bridget & Co. AND PENNTYLVANIA AVENUE, NORTHWEST. EAD-TO-FOOT OUTFITTERS Parker, Bridget & Co: AND PENNTYLVANIA AVENUE, NORTHWEST EAD-TO-FOOT OUTFITTERS Men's Top Coats, $12 to $35. Men's Spring Suits, $12 to $30. Youths' Clothing, $10 to $25. Boys' Cloth Suits, $3.95 to $10. Boys' Wash Suits, $1.50 to $6. (The Better Kind of Clothing.) IF I J To Board ADVERTISE HOLME'S Hotel 333 Vv. Ave., S. W. For The Best Afro-American Accommodation Bar Stocked with fine Wines. Imported Brand and pure old Rye Whiskey JAMES OTTOWAY HOLMES Prop Washington, D; C. Hotel Glyde, 475 MISSOURI AVE., N.W. First Class accommodations -FOR- Ladies and Gentlemen Hot and Cold Baths MRS. ALICE E. HALL. FRATERNAL. I. O. N. I. C. of A., fraternal, meets at Lecompte, La., the second and third Tuesday nights in each month. R. E. Pickens, W. P. P. J. E. Dailey, W. C. S. I. O. I. N. I C. of A. F., No. 127, meets at its office, 608 Bolton street, east, the first and third Monday nights in each month. Rev. S. T Shephard, worthy president. T. P. Haywood, W. C. S. Oce Weathers. W. P. P. Golden Star Department of the I O. N. I. C. of A. F., No. 248, meets at St. James, La., the first and third Saturdays in each month. J. W. Walker, W. P. P. Alex. Anoisan W. C. S. Eastern Star Department, No. 243, of the I. O. N. I. C. of A. F., meets at Darrow, La., the second and fourth Saturdays in each month. Leon Baptise, W. P. P. M. Baptise, W. C. S Dempsey Wilson, W. R. S. Walton's Palace Department, No 137, of the I. O. N. I. C., of A. F., meets at Baton Rouge, La., the second and fourth Wednesdays in each month. Jacob Brown, W. P. P. H. C. Brown, W. C. S. Lippman Department of the I. O. N. I. C. of A. F., No. 152, meets at Kings Ferry, Fla., the fourth Friday in each month. Jack Lippman, W. P. P. Loula Underwood, W. C. S. Western Star Department, No. 231, meets at Ennis, Tex., first and third Saturday in each month. Spencer Gary, W. P. P. C. C. Carlies, W. R. S. A. Cattle, W. C. S. Eagle's Wing Department, No. 27, meets at Ashville, Fla., the second and fourth Sundays in each month G. B. Brown, W. P. L. D. Dixon, W. C. S. Elizabeth Department, I. O. N. of A. F., No. 53, meets at Chauncey, Ga., on the first Saturday in each month. Rev. E. Adams, W. P. P.; Peter Stanley, W. C. S. Department No. 136 meets at Baton Rouge, La., first and third Wednesday nights in each month. Jos. Newton, W. P. P. M. B. Stewart, W. C. S. Fraternat •Sunrise Department, No. 17, meets at Fort Worth, Tex., the first and third Wednesdays in each month. R. R. Sloan, W. P. P.; Henry Henderson, W. P. P.; M. Mathew, W. F. V. P.; I. B. Balenger, W. C. S. Sunrise Department, No. 31, meets at Dallas, Tex., second and fourth Thursday nights in each month. A. R. Brown, W. P. P. S. A. N. Hamilton, W. P. Rebecca Carpenter, W. R. S. Savannah Slaughter, W. C. S. Department No. 13 meets at Lake City, Fla., first and second Monday nights in each month. Joe Dorsey W. P. P. W. M. Pasco, W. F. V. P. Giles Duncan, W. C. C. B Bartley, W. C. S. To all Departments of the I. O. N. I. C. of A. Fraternal, the semi-annual pass word is ready for all Departments. Send for it at once. See Ritual, page 13. I. L. Walton Evergreen Department, No. 240, meet at Red Fish, La., the 1st and 3rd Friday in each month. A. T. Finley, W. P. P.; Chas. Dupar, F. V. P.; A. T. Finley, W. C. S. Harmony Department, No. 71, meet at Daufskie Island, S. C., the first and third Wednesday in each month. T. Frazier, W. P. P.; W. J. Ficklin, W. P.; Amanda Dodge, W. C. EX-PLAYE MEETS MASTER. Springfield, Neb.—Harry Edmund son, a well-to-do negro living two miles from here, and Mason Peters, a rich stockman, of Kansas City, met a few days ago for the first time in over 41 years since 1864. Then Harry, at the age of four years, had recently been presented to Mason Peters, the eldest son of Ashby Peters, of Clay county, Mo., on whose homestead the boy was born in slavery. Together with his mother and five brothers and sisters, Harry had been sold at auction, but Mrs. Peters had taken a fancy to the little fellow, and at her intercession he was not delivered to his new masters, but was allowed to remain on the old homestead, and was given as a present to the elder son of the family. Soon after his mother, calling her six children to her, set out to seek her own and their freedom, having lost faith in Uncle Sam. They made their way to what is now Kansas City, Kan., where they found friends and Harry "just grewed." Now he is the happy possessor of a wife and family and a fine 80-acre farm. Through a newspaper clipping Edmundson recently located his old master and in response to a letter received an invitation to pay him a visit. The invitation was accepted and the one time slave had a pleasant time with his former owner. He has just returned to his Nebraska home. MAKE FIGHT ON LAZY WORM Porto Ricans Are Enthusiastic Over Medical Success—Experiment a Good Ons. Washington.—That the people of Porto Rico have become thoroughly awakened and enthusiastic in their desire and endeavor to rid themselves of the scourge of anaemia, popularly designated the "lazy worm" affliction, is indicated in a report just received by the surgeon general of the army from Capt. B. K. Ashford, who is expending $15,000 this year in a campaign against that malady. During the months of June, July and August nearly 10,000 patients had been treated, with cures in nearly every instance. In August at the medical station in Albonito exactly one-third of the population was treated. This number was 2,482, of whom only six died, 716 were discharged as fully cured, while the majority of the remainder are on the road to recovery. The effect of the disease is to render the victim absolutely unfit for work. The disease gradually wastes away the tissues, during which time the afflicted becomes a public charge on the community. The natives believe this wasting away was from lack of food and ridiculed the idea that a cure could be effected through the use of medicine. Besides administering a cure, the medical corps under Dr. Ashford has been conducting a campaign of education in regard to sanitation. This is later to be followed, with a law on the subject from which great good is expected. CALLS HIS WIFE A WITCH. Russian, Believing Neighbor's Stories, Refuses to Live with Helpmeet —Woman Pleads Innocence. Freeland, Pa.—Andrew Fetchik, a Russian living at Drifton, brought his wife to the office of Dr.J.B.Houston here and asked the physician to examine her, claiming she is bewitched. He said his neighbors for months had been tormenting him about her, but until lately he did not believe them. Now he joined with them in believing that she was "possessed," and unless the doctor could do something he would no longer live with her. Dr. Houston so to make the requested examination. Fetchik could not be persuaded to believe that his neighbors were wrong, as well as himself, and declared that he no longer recognized the woman as his wife, and would not live with her. The neighbors have accused her of an evil power, and threatened to kill her. The poor woman says her neighbors have influenced the husband against her, and denies being the author of the alleged lilies of which she is accused. RARE CONTINENTAL BILLS. Washington Newspaper Writer Owns Collection Dating Back to 1785—Received from New England. Washington.—Col. Ezra Nat. Hill, a newspaper writer of this city, has come into possession of some rare and valuable pieces of continental money which he has been exhibiting to his acquaintances. One of the notes was issued by the city of Alouy, N. Y., March 26, 1791, and the legend "Three Pence" is printed across its face in old style type. Another note of similar value was issued by the city of Philadelphia in 1797, while a quiet bill on age-yellowed paper was issued by "the state of Massachusetts Bay" in 1783, and calls for "one Spanish milled dollar." Another note, issued by the same state, calls for "two Spanish milled dollars," and still another demands seven of the dollars of the dong. Col. Hill says this queer and interesting continental money was sent to him by a friend in New England. Fine Table Fish. Swordfish as an article of dist is said to far excel salmon. ALTIMORE AND OHIO BRAILROAD. save washing on, from station, creee New Jersey avenue and Ct. HILADELPHIA AND NEW YORK 00 am. Diner, Pullman Parlor 19.00 am. Buffet, Parlor 5 Hr.Train. 99.00 a.m. Diner and Pullman Parlor Car. 11.00 a.m. Diner adPullman Parlor Car. £4.00 p.m. Coaches to Philadelphia *5.00 p.m. Diner and Pullman Paulor *8.00 p.m. Coaches to Philadelphia. *11.30 p.m. Sleepers. *2.57 a.m. Sleepers. Atlantic City, £7.00, £9.00, £11.00 a m., £1.60, *3.00 p.m. EVERY HOUR ON THE HOUR to Baltimore with Pullman service Week days: 2.57, 5.00, 6.36, 7.00, 7.00, 8.00, 8.30, 9.00, 9.30, 10.00, 11.00 m, 12.00 noun, 12.00 m, 2.00, 3.00, 4.00, 4.45, 5.05, 5.49, 6.00, 6.00, 7.00, 8.00, 10.00, 11.35 p m, Sunday's 2.57, 5.00, 7.00, 8.30, 9.00, 10.00, 11.00 m, 12.00, 1.5, 3.00, 5.00, 6.36, 6.30, 8.00, 10.00 WESTWARD CHICAGO AND NORTHWEST, *11.00 a.m. 5 p. m. CINCINNATI, ST. LOUIS AND LOUISVILLE *11.05 a.m. *4:05 p.m. *12:45 night. PITTSBURG AND *11.06 a.m. *9:15 p.m. and -12:40 night. WHEELING *10.05 a.m. *5.30 p.m. WINCHESTER. 18.3 m. ANNAPOLIS,wee k days 8 oo. a.m. 12.05 noon, 4 oo. 6,00 p.m. Sundays 8.30 a.m. 5.30 and 10.00 p.m. URAY and ELKTON *40.5 p.m. Throughparlion Car. FREDERICK, *8.35, $9.15, $10.05, $11.00 a. m. $1.15 *4.05* $3.55 p.m. HAGER TOWN, *12.05 a. m. and* $12.50 p.m. J J J 4.11 way points, *18.35, $9.15 a. m. $2.35* $5.00, *5.35, $10.15, $12.30 p.m. GATHERSURG and way points, *45. $9.15 a. m., *12.50, $1.15, *7.30, *3 $3.55, *6.50, $7.35* $10.15 *11.30 p.m. WASHINGTON JUNCTION and way points, *18.35, $3.15 a. m., $1.15, $5.00, $7.30 p. m. *Daily Except Sunday $Su day only. E袋gage called for and checked from hotels and residences by Union Transfer Company on orders left at ticket offices, 619 Pennsylvania av northwest. New York avenue and Fifteenth street, and at station. S. B. Heg Dist Pass Art ELIXIR BABEK, The Standard Remedy for Chills, Fevers, Malaria, Biliousness and General Bodily. THE best household medicine and tonic in the world as hundreds can access. Don't walk until malaria or TYPHOID FEVER fastens its deadly hold on you, but fortify your system against its attacks by taking regular doses of ELIXIR BABEK. A druggist 50c, or sent by mail. Prepared by KLOCZEWBKI & CO., Washington, D.C. SEND for testimonial. SERVICE THAT SATISFIES. J.T.NEWMAN, Hot and Cold Baths. Hair Cutting and Shaving. Massage. 310 4½ Street Southwest. Wholan's Market, DEALER IN FINE FAMILY GROCERIES & PROVISIONS BEEF, LAMB, VEAL, MUTTON AND PORK. Smoked, Salt and Corned Meats a Specialty. Marketing Delivered Promptly. 'Phone, Main 346 N. W. Cor. 3rd & C Sts., S.W. GIVES FORTUNE; WEDS AT 80 Octogenarian Provides Homes for Children, Then Proposes to Widow Who Accepts. Allentown.—Squirre George Applegate, said to be the wealthiest man in Bethlehemh, 80 years old, came to the Allentown courthouse and obtained a license to marry Mrs. Augusta Wahl, 60 years old, of the same place. When he received the license he remarked that he had not Mrs. Wahl's full consent to the wedding, but he guessed when he showed her the license she would realize he had not proposed in fun, but meant business. Squire Applegate, when he pocketed his Hoense, remarked further that he had already given each of his five children $20,000. In view of this he thought they ought not to object to his proposed marriage. He drew from his pocket a huge package of deeds. On his wedding day, he said, he would give each of his children a deed for another house, and added: "And I'll have plenty for myself and wife." MR. RICHARDS. When looking for good shoes, don't leave out Richardson's fine shoe store at 1229 Penna. ave., N. W. He is carrying one of the finest line of men's shoes that ever was put upon a counter in this city. Mr. Richards is a Washington way, and if your shoes are not what he says they are, take them back. You don't have to wait to hear from the firm out of the city. The firm is this city, at 1229 Pennsylvania avenue, N. W. BUY THE NEW HOME SEWING MACHINE Before You Purchase Any Other Write THE NEW HOME SEWING MACHINE COMPANY ORANGE, MASS. Many Sewing Machines are made to sell regardless of quality, but the "New Home" is made to wear. Our guaranty never runs out. We make Sewing Machines to suit all conditions of the trade. The "New Home" stands at the head of all High-grade family sewing machines. Sold by authorised dealers only. FOR SALE BY hope & A FREE PATTERN for own selection) to every subscriber. Only 50 cents a year. Mc CALL'S MAGAZINE 50 YEAR A LADIES' MAGAZINE. A pen; beautiful colored plates; latest fashion; fine linens; fine work; housekeeping;绣娘, etc. Pub parlor to-day, or, on request, for latest copy, only agrees wanted. Send for details. Stylish, Reliable, Simple, Up-to-date, Robustical and Absolutely Perfect-Fitting Paper Pattern. Mc CALL'S BAZAR PATTERNS 10¢ 15¢ All Seems Allowed and Perfect! show the Basting and Sowing. Only 50 and 15 cents each—no higher. Ask for them. Sold in store, every day and even, or by mail from THE M.CALL CO., 113-715-7177 Street Not M., NEW YORK. 10 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHT AC. Anyone sensing a sketched and description may quickly ascertain, our opinion free whether as invention is probably patentable. Communities in the commercial sector seek free. Agent agency for securing patents. Patents taken through Mann & Co. four-special notice, without charge, in the Scientific American. A handsomely illustrated weekly. Interest calculation of any scientific journal. Times 12 a.m. four months. $1. Sold by mail newselaers MUNK & Co. 381 Broadway, New York MUNK Office, 655 W. St. Washington, D.C. NEW YORK CLIPPER IN THE GREATEST THEATRICAL & SNOW PAPER IN THE WORLD. $4.00 Per Year. Single Copy, 18 Cts. ISSUED WEEKLY. SAMPLE COPY FREE. FRANK QUEEN POR. CO. (Ltd). ALBERT J. BORKE. PUBLISHERS. KARLSON. 6 W. 30TH ST., NEW YORK. NEW USE FOR VESUVIUS. Dynamite Gunboat Has Been Refitted and Is Nowa Torpedo Training Ship. Boston.—The United States ship Venuvirus, once the only dynamite gunboat in say navy, which in the Spanish war frightened many Spanish soldiers and sailors at Santiago, will go into commission again in a few days at the Charlestown navy. She is a dynamite cruiser no longer, her new designation being a terpedo training ship. She will be stationed at the torpedo station at Newport. About $200,000 has been expended at the local yard in resitting the ship for her new work. About all that remains of the old fittings are her hull and engines, and these have been thoroughly overhauled and are entirely new in many parts. The work of rebuilding and refitting has been in progress about a year. The ship, a "white elephant" of the navy, will at last be of some practical service, it is now said. She has been tied up at the Charlestown navy yard since her return from the campaign in Cuba. The navy department has been considering what could be done with the craft to make her of some service, and probably a hundred plans for converting her were considered before the torpedo instruction ship idea was decided upon. Stafford's Drug Store, HAVE YOU TRIED STAFFORD'S CORN SALVE IT BEMOVES THE CORN WITHOUT PAIN; TRY IT-IDC. I can save you 50 percent discount on all prescriptions—You don't have to take them where the Doctor tells you.—You have paid him the prescription is yours. Have it filled where you get Fresh goods compounded by licensed men only and where you are not robbed. THE BEE is for sale at this place. WINES & LIQUORS, MONASTERY BEER BY THE CASE AND FANCY CANNED GOODS. PRICES FOR A FEW STANDARD BRANDS: Dewar's Scotch $1.15 Gordon Gin $0.95 Plymouth Gin .95 Black and White Scotch 1.25 Grey F.iar rye, Full qt. 1.00 Hunter rye, per bottle 7.00 Wilson whisker 1.00 Cascade 1.00 Trimble .00 Old Overhoe .90 Paul Jones .95 Booth Tom Gin 1.15 Cauadine Club 1.25 French Vermont .70 Thompson 1.00 Maryland Rye 2.00 Port & Sherry Wine .25 Apple Brendy .35 All beers on ice ready for use ird's Shoe 129 Pa Aven ance to the men of Washington, the shoe store at the above address are made by the Williams & K s., Makers of the finest shoes for your special attention to our ding the popular Stag-last Oxford Calf, Tans, Blacks, &c. AT $4.00 & $5.00. YOUR INSIDE SHOES SHINED FRER. MER JANE M For Charters for Summerset M s. All points on Chesapeake M . For full information apply on efferson Richard's Shoe Store 1229 Pa Avenue We beg to announce to the men of Washington that we have opened a strictly high grade shoe store at the above address. All of our shoes are made by the Williams & Kneeland Shoe Company, of Boston, Mass., Makers of the finest shoes for men. We desire to call your special attention to our line at $3.50. All the newest shapes, including the popular Stag-last Oxfords in all leathers—Patent Colt, Russet Calf, Tans, Blacks, &c. BETTER GRADES AT $4.00 & $5.00. YOUR INSPECTION INVITED SHOES SHINED FRER. STEAMER JANE MOSELY Is now open for Charters for Summerset Beach and other River Landings. All points on Chesapeake Bay, Norfolk and Richmond. Va. For full information apply or write to Telephone: Main 1779. RIDER AGENT No Money RIDER AGENTS WANTED No Money Required until you receive and approve of your bicycle. We ship to anyone on Ten Days Free Trial Fineest guaranteed $10 to $24 with Coaster - Brakes and Punctureless Tires. 1903 & 1904 Models $7 to $12 Best Makes..... Any make or model you want at one-third usual price. Choice of any standard tires and best equipment on all our bicycles. Strongest guarantee. We SHIP ON APPROVAL C. O. D. to any one without a cent deposit and allow 10 DAYS FREE TRIAL before purchase is binding. 500 Second Hand Wheels $3 to $8 taken in trade by our Chicago retail stores. all makes and models, good as new..... DO NOT BUY a bicycle until you have written for our FASTEST POWERED AND FREE TRIAL OFFER. Tire equipment, sandies and sporting goods of all kinds at half regular price, in our big free Sundry Catalogue. Contains a world of useful information. Write for it. PUNCTURE-PROOF TIRES $4.75 PER PAIR Regular price $8.50 per pair. To introduce $ we will Sell You a Sample Pair for Only 4.75 NAILS, TACKS ON GLASS LET OUT THE AIR NO MORE TROUBLE from PUNCTURES Result of 15 years experience in tire making. No damage from THORNS, OAOTUS, PNS, NAILS, TACKS or GLASS. Serious punctures, like intentional knife cuts, can be vulcanized like any other tire. EASY RIDING, STRONG, DURABLE, SELF HEALING FULLY COVERED by PATENTS BEWARE OF IMITATIONS Send for Catalogue "T," showing all kinds and makes of tires at $0.90 per pair and up—also Coaster-Brakes. Built-up Wheels and Bicycles at Half the annual price. Notice the thick rubber tread "A" and puncture stripe "B" and "D." This tire will cost any other make—Soft, Mastic and Easy Riding. We will ship C. O. B. ON APPROVAL. We will allow a speed of 65 (therapy making the price $10 per pair) if you send feel good with order. Tires to be returned at our expense if not satisfactory or examination. WEAD CYCLE CO., Dent. "J.L." CHICAGO, ILL. Promised Pretty Girl for Wife, Older Sister Substituted—Traveler Defaults. Olivet, S. D.+Coerced into working in the harvest field and finally offered a wife as a reward for his doing more work than any of the other hands, James Stacey has upset a remarkable romance. Stacey is a travelling man, who was trying to get the farmers of South Dakota to appreciate the merits of a self- closing gate. While going around the country in harvest time, being a husky individual, he received a good many offers of work. The gate proposition wasn't a paying one, but Stacey decided to stick to it. Just about the time grain was turning to a rich yellow in the wheat country west of here Stacey stopped at the big farm of George Blodgin. Blodgin no sooner saw him than he offered him liberal wages to help harvest his big crop of small grain, in addition to his eldest daughter in marriage and a farm if he proved the best harvester. At that moment a neat, pretty girl came out on the porch. Stacey looked her over carefully. "I'll stay," said Stacey. Stacey did stay and went to work like a thrashing machine, outdoing all the other men, and when the work was done the farmer told Stacey he had won the girl. "She's not hum juet now." said the farmer, "but'll be back goon." "Here they come." shouted the farmer, directly, and Stacey, looking down the trail, saw a buggy coming toward the farmhouse. There were two figures in the buggy, one of them being the girl of his acquaintance. "I've won," said Stacey, as he helped her to alight, and started to walk off with her. "Here," shouted the farmer, "that's not the girl. She is already engaged. She is the youngest daughter. This is my eldest," and he pointed at the young woman in the buggy. Stacey took one look at her face and then wiped his forehead. "I default," he said, wearily. YIELD OF GOLD IS GREATER Increase in Output of United States Amounts to $7,131,500, with California Leading. Washington, D. C.-Director Roberts, of the mint, in his estimate of the production of gold and silver in the United States for 1904, declared the increased production over the calendar year 1903 of $7,131,500 gold and 5,486,000 fine ounces of silver. The largest gold gain was by California, which yielded about $3,000,000 more than in 1903, and a larger amount than in any year since the '60s. "This gain," the director says "came chiefly from dredge operations, and a further gain is expected during the current year and for some years to come. The California state mining bureau estimates the possible output of the dredges at $7,000,000 a year for 50 years. "Colorado shows an increase of nearly $2,000,000 gold and 1,300,000 ounces of silver; Alaska a gain of $700,000 gold; Montana a gain of 2,000,000 ounces of silver; Utah a gain of 1,300,000 ounces of silver; Idaho a gain of 1,300,000 ounces of silver." The amount of gold mined was 3,904, 956 ounces, and the commercial value of the silver produced was $33,515, 938, making the total value of the two metals $114,239,138. TOOK KEELEY CURE MUCH Man Escapes from That Institution Who Had Been Treated Nineteen Times. New Haven, Conn.—The police on this city arrested a man who gave his name as Charles B. Fleming for being under the influence of drink. He said that his home was in New York. Two men who said they were doctors from the Keeyel institute at West Haven, called at police headquarters and asked Sergeant Cook to release Fleming, and they would see that he was cared for all right. They said they would take him to his home in New York. The sergeant turned Fleming over to the strangers. Later a man, who said he was a private physician, called at police headquarters and asked for Fleming The man who was with him, he said, was Fleming's valet. The doctor said that Fleming was a very wealthy New Yorker, and that he had been 19 times in Keeley institutes part of the time in Europe. He was very much chagrined to find that Fleming had been released. Upon inquiry at the Keeley institute in West Haven he learned that the two men who had called for Fleming were only keepers in the place, and not doctors. Washington Rich at 27. Recent examination of the records of Fairfax county, Virginia, show that George Washington owned 50,000 acres of land when 27 years old, and at the fall slaughtering in 1780 the Washing ton family killed 150 hogs for their use. The examination also brought out the fact that in 1787 the father of his country sowed 580 acres in grass, 400 acres in oats, 700 acres in wheat and 700 acres in other grains He owned 140 horses, 112 cows, 504 sheep, and had 250 negroes on the plantation. Kuropatkin Not the Dictator. The Russians did not "dictate the terms of peace at Tokio," as Gen. Kuropatkin boasted they would do, but they were dictated there all the same. BUTTER PROCESS IN WORLD'S LARGEST PLANT. Averages 55,000 Pounds of Butter a Day—Twenty Thousand Farmers Topeka, Kan—In what is reputed the world's largest creamery, enough butter is made daily to provide a pat of it for 5,000,000 people. Fifty-five thousand pounds is the average daily output of the Continental creamery here. This quantity, in one-pound rolls laid end to end, would make a string five miles long. In one 24-hour run the concern turned out 92,000 pounds. Five years ago the Continental was built and put into operation on an entirely new plan. Instead of receiving the whole milk it gets only the cream. The farmer patron has a hand separator. As soon as the milk is drawn from the cows it is run through this machine. The skim milk is fed at once to pigs and calves, warm and sweet, worth almost as much for feed as before the cream was removed. The cream is gathered by the representative of the creamery, and hauled or chipped to the factory. Under the old system, the farmer's wife drudged at the entire process of butter making. Now the men do the milking and separating—the factory does the rest. The farmer used to market his butter at the country store at low prices for groceries and calicoes at a high price. Now the cream is made into a high-class article worth twice as much in the market as country butter, and brings the farmer nearly twice as much money as he used to get from his cows. The Continental creamery plan is very popular among farmers. It has pushed out along all railroads, even to the western border of the state. Some cream is hauled 400 miles. The company has its own refrigerator cars for handling cream and butter. It has 500 cream-receiving stations. Its patrons number 20,000 Kansas farmers, who receive an aggregate of $250,000 per month, although as individuals few keep more than a half dozen cows. Farmers are pleased with the system and are gradually increasing their milk production. They find the semi-monthly check convenient to have, especially during dull seasons. In the factory everything is done accurately. An expert examines each can of cream as it comes in grades it into first and second class, or rejects it entirely. From the receiving vat the cream goes to the Pasteurizer, where it is heated to 180 degrees, then cooled to 70 degrees for ripening. Ripening is important. It controls the flavor of the butter. Flavor is caused by bacteria and a starter containing bacteria that gives a desirable flavor is added to the cream at the beginning of the ripening period. A record is kept at every step and feature in the operation—the hour the cream is received, the amount of butter fat it contains, its acidity and grade. During the ripening process frequent chemical tests are made for acidity, and when sour enough it is cooled to the proper temperature and churned. These records are all handed to the butter maker, and he knows just how much and what kind of butter he will get; also how much salt and color to add. The buttermilk is drawn off and the casein extracted, dried and sold to paper manufacturers to be used as a sizing material. The butter is cooled down, printed, wrapped in sealed packages by neatly dressed, girls, and placed in storage to await shipment. SOON TO LAUNCH WARSHIPS Navy Department Announces Vessels Are. Almost Completed — Nineteen Other Craft Under Construction. Washington. — Thirteen first-class battleships will soon be added to the United States navy, several of which are nearly ready to be placed in commission, and 19 other vessels, including armored cruisers, protected cruisers, torpedo-boats and torpedo-boat destroyers, are under construction. The first class battleships will be placed in commission within the next six months. The bureau of construction and repair the other day prepared a statement showing the progress made on the vessels during the month of August, and how near completion are these ships. The most progress, four per cent, was made on the Mississippi which is being constructed by the Cramps at Philadelphia. The percentage of completion of the battleships is: Rhode Island, 93; Virginia, 92.29; New Jersey, 89.3; Georgia, 86.44; Connecticut, 86.15; Louisiana, 86.4; Nebraska, 79.58; Minnesota, 71.16; Vermont, 61.4; Kansas, 60.1; Mississippi, 38.71; Idaho, 33.66, and New Hampshire, 18.12. Snake Head Kills Dog William English and Milton Davis, of near town, were out hunting on the farm of J. D. Powers, at Perry Mo., a few days ago and they, shot a large rattlesnake, shooting off its head and about four inches of its body. The severed head was hurled by the discharge against the bird dog of Mr. English. It hit the dog and he dred within a few minutes. Not Known in Biblical Times. If the inspired writer of old days had lived in our time, he might have changed his language to "All men are graffiti." REV JOHN GORDAN. THE THREE THOUSAND DOLLAR RALLY A great and monster rally opened at the Cosmopolitan Baptist Church, 708 O. street, northwest, Rev. Simon P. W. Drew, D.D., pastor, last Sunday morning and it will continue until Sunday; October 22. On this occasion some of the most noted and distinguished educators and preachers will take part, including the Rev. John Gordon, D.D., president of Howard University, ex-Senator Samuel G. Newsome, B.D., editor of the Neuese River Herald, of Weldon, N.7C. The rally was opened with the largest congregations that was ever witnessed in Washington. Fully 100 people were turned away for lack of standing room. REV JOHN The people were standing on the steps and out in the streets trying to get a glimpse or hear the great evangelist, Rev. Simon P. W. Drew, who recently returned from his vacation. Nearly 100 persons asked for prayer and a great number came forward and joined the church. One man was converted. Rev. Drew preached from the Psalm 92, chapte 12. Subject: The Righteous Shall Flourish-like a Palm Tree. The sermon was as follows: The people of God is liken to a palm tree. The palm tree is one of the most useful trees in Palastine. It is forty to one hundred feet high and bears the rich fruit of dates in large clusters hanging down from the top. A cluster will often weigh two hundred pounds. The palm is thirty years in arriving at maturity and will bear for seventy years afterwards. It requires little attention, except to be well watered every four or five days. THE HAYSON MEMORIAL. An audience that overflowed Lincoln Memorial Temple assembled on Sunday night last to do honor to the late Walter B. Hayson, for some time a teacher in the M street high school. The memorial services arranged under the auspices of the church consisted of a number of anthems and solos by the choir under the direction of Dr. Walter Franklin and four short addresses by prominent associates of Mr. Hayson. The choir assisted by other musical talent, rendered such a classic program as their late director would probably have arranged himself. One could almost imagine the departed one still at the head. The four addresses, all breathing warm and eloquent tribute to the deceased, were delivered by Rev. Sterling N. Brown, pastor of the church; Mrs. Mary, Church Terrill, Doctor W. S. Montgomery, and Prof. John W. Cromwell. The high school faculty attended in a body. Among otner noted persons present was Superintendent Stuart of the public schools. Every household in the city should use the Purity ice. It is made from pure spring water. You get a larger quantity for your money than elsewhere, it is delivered at your door by the wagons. All clubs, cafes, bars and hotels get a special rate on the Purity ice. It is a home industry and it is hard for other companies to compete with it. The manager of the Purity Ice Co. is one of the best friends the laboring man has: He numbers his friends among all church denominations. Buy your ice from the Purity Ice Company. ONLY $2.00 TO CUMBERLAND AND RETURN. ONLY $1.35 TO BERKELEY SPRINGS and RETURN. ONLY $1.00 TO HARPER'S FERRY AND MARTINS- BURG AND RETURN, VIA BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD. SUNDAY, OCTOBER & Special train leaves Washington at 8.05 A. M. Beautiful Scenery En Route. What a beautiful emblem of the pious man, like the palm tree. It is the blessed word of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, the righteous shall flourish as a palm tree. During his remarks he referred to the religious fever of the colored Christians and how they had increased from 4,500,000 in 1865 to 10,000,000 at the present time. John D. Rockefeller, the richest man on earth, owes his wealth to having put God to the front and giving to religious institutions. He is the greatest religious philanthropist on earth. Among those who will take part in the rally are the following: Rev. Drew will preach at 11 a. m. subject—"Mystery of Godliness;" at 3 p. m. Rev. W. A. Lindsay, Ph.B., pastor HN GORDAN. of Miles Memorial M. E. Church, subject—"A Woman's Vow;" at 8 p. m. Martha Tent No. 25. Sermon by Rev. Drew, "Beatitude." Sunday, October 15. at 11 a. m., Rev. Drew, subject—"The Brotherhood of Man;" at 3 p. m., Rev. Corrouthers, D.D., pastor of Galbraith A. M. E. Zion Church, subject—"The Power of Salvation; at 8 p. m., Rev. John Gordon, D.D., president of Howard University; Sunday, October 22nd, at 11 a. m., Rev. S. Pollard, treasurer of the National Negro Preachers' Union; at 3 p. m. Rev. D. B. Bullck, pastor of the Union Baptist Church; at 8 p. m., Rev. Drew will preach a special sermon subject—"The Child Sneezed Seven Times After Death." Thursday, October 12, at 8 p. m. a great musical concert by the talented musical writer and author, Mrs. Arabella V. Chase, admission, adults 25 cents; children, free. Baltimore & Ohio RAILROAD. A NEW TERMINAL AT FOOT OF 23rd Steeet New York City HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED Affording a most conevient entrance near the centre of the shopping and hotel district. The Down town terminal at foot of LIBERTY STREET will be continued as heretofore. Ferry Service to and from South Ferry-Whitehall Terminal has been discontinued B.N. AUSTIN. C.W. BASSETT, Gen'l Pass.Agt. Chicago,Il - Gen'lPass. Agt., Baltimore, Md. D.B.MARTIN, Man. Pass. Traffic, Baltimore, Md. GREATLY REDUCED ONE-WAY COLONIST FARES TO THE WEST Via BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD. Commencing September 14th and continuing daily to and including. October 30th, 1905, the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad will place on sale daily, from all stations, ONE-WAY COLONIST TICKETS to principal points points in California, Arizona, British Columbia, Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, etc., at GREATLY REDUCED RATES. For tickets and full information, call on or address Ticket Agents, Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. To let, furnished rooms, 1812 11th street, Northwest. The Departmental Social Club WILL GIVE A GRAND BALL In the large auditorium of the True Reformer's Building, corner of 12th and You Streets, N. W., Wednesday Evening, October 18, 1905. From 9 p. m. to 2 a. m., Music will be furnished by a section of the U. S. Marine Bandorchestra, Lieut. Santelman, director. The committee has arranged tomake this a most enjoyable event, and everything will be first-class. Tickets, fifty cents. Tickets will be on sale at theFountain Pharmacy, Gray and Gray, Proprietors, corner 12th and You streets, N. W. LEGAL NOTICES. W. C. MARTIN, ATTORNEY. SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, HOLDING A PROBATE COURT. No. 12751, Administration. This is to Give Notice: That the subscriber of the District of Columbia has obtained from the Probate Court of the District of Columbia, Letters of Administration on the estate of Reuben Taylor, late of the District of Columbia, deceased. All persons having claims against the deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, legally authenticated, to the subscriber, on or before the 25th day of September, A. D. 1906, otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 25th day of September, 1905. W. J. Howard, 100 Mass. Ave., N. W. Attest: Wm. C. Taylor, Deputy Register of Wills for the District of Columbia. Clerk of the Probate Court. W. C. Martin, Attorney. BALTIMORE AND OHIO TERMINAL AT TWENTY-THIRD STREET, NEW YORK CITY. All passenger trains of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad to and from New York City now have direct ferry connection with 23rd Street Terminal, in addition to Liberty Street; the South Ferry Terminal having been discontinued. Twenty-third Street is the most popular terminal of the great metropolis because of its convenience to the hotel, theatre and shopping district. In the recent remodeling of the terminal building a glass roofed canopy was constructed fifty feet wide, under which the cross-town cars of the 14th, 23rd, 28th and 29th Street lines pass, so that passengers are protected from the weather leaving the ferry house, and also avoid the annoyance of street traffic. All baggage destined to New York City will be delivered to 23rd Street unless distinctly marked "Liberty Street," or otherwise. A complete electric cab service has also been established for the transportation of passengers and baggage at very reasonable rates. The importance of 23rd Street is most graphically brought to attention in the August number of the Book of the Royal Blue published by the passenger department of the Baltimore & Ohio, under the title "Into the Heart of Getham." The interest centers within a mile radius of 23rd street, Fifth avenue and Broadway. Full page photographs of unusual detail present a most vivid picture of this most interesting locality. Send 5 cents for copy to D. B. Martin, Manager, Passenger Traffic, B. & O. R. R., Baltimore, Md. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8, Tickets will be sold for Special Train leaving Washington at 8.05 A. M. Returning special train will leave Luray 6.00 P. M. same day, Sunday, October 8, 1905. For further particulars call on Ticket Agents, Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. Dresel's White Wine of surprisingly pleasant taste. $3 doz. qts.; 30c. qt.; 20c. pt. Christian Xander's Quality House. 909 7th St.----'Phone M. 274 PETER GROGAN. Credit for All Washington. 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Tickets on sale September 15, 16 and 17, good returning to September 25, inclusive, except that upon payment of $1.00 to Joint Agent, extension of return limit may be obtained to October 5. 1905. Get full details from Ticket Agents. RICHARDSON. Visit his Drug Store at 316 4½ STREET, S. W. Stop at the Soda Factory. Pino Flip is kept by Dr. Richardson in South Washington. You should not fail to call in and test it. RICHARDSON, 316 4½ St., S.W.