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A PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE. A FIRESIDE COMPANY. It is true if you see it in THE BEE. FOR THOSE WHO PAPER 1910 M. H. H N. WALTER I. SMITH. The Game and the Candle I am very much like Calvin E. Pratt, who, when he realized the difficulty and magnitude of the subject and saw to what dizzy heights he might have to climb in order to properly unfold his theme found himself very much in the condition of one of his school-mates, who having read "Two years before the mast" and "Pirates own book," conceived the splendid idea of becoming a sailor. He accordingly proceeded to Boston on foot, and shipped at once on a vessel ready to sail. The ship had scarcely got outside the harbor before the captain ordered the young sailor aloft to unfurl a sail. The boy looked at the towering mast-top and at the captain, but made no start to climb the rigging. The captain ordered him a second time with the same result, and then said to him, "Why don't you obey orders?" "I can't sir," and the young man. "But didn't you ship as an able seaman?" "Yes sir, but I am not the map I thought I was." I am not unmindful of the vast opportunity that is mine this afternoon as I stand before young men. The opportunity is great but the responsibility is greater. It was the thought of the responsibility that decided me to speak on the subject, "The Game and the Candle." This phrase is of French origin, and the meaning simplified is, the object pursued is not worth the pains requisite for its attainment. It was during an all-night ride enroute for Arkansas in the latter part of the year just closed, I fell into a retrospective mood, and the scroll of the past years unfolded itself before my memory, and as I reviewed them and marked the possibilities all past with the years, life took, even a graver aspect than it had already worn. I shall not discuss my life, but life with its probabilities and possibilities of power and achievement, life in its earnestness and life that is merely drifting with the tide, of no benefit to itself or humanity. A man's life depends upon his emotions, his aspirations, his determinations. A young man, somebody's son, starts out with the determination that the world is indebted to him for a good time. Dollars were made to spend. I am young haile fellow well met with every one, ever ready to drink a social glass, to give a pum and to be a masher on the girls. So with this determination he starts, to be a good timer. Perhaps some mother expects to hear great things of her boy; some father's hopes are centred in him, but what does that matter; I am a good timer, from one gayety to another, from one glass to another, from one sin to another, and the good timer is soon broken in health, deserted by friends and left alone to die. Thus the good timer or the man about town passes off the stage. When you ask some of his friends about him the answer is, "Oh, John was all right, but he lived too fast." "I like a good time as well as anyone, but I could not keep up with Johnnie." Was the same worth the candle? Two pictures come before my mind. Two cousins—both of them young men. One started out early in life with the determination of getting along easy, shirking work, looking for a soft snap. His motto was, "The world owes me a VOL. XXV. NO. 35. 一 was employed first by one firm then another; if anything hard came along, he would pay another fellow to do the work and he took things easy. It was not long before no one would hire him. He still had the idea that the world was indebted to him and what another man had accumulated he could borrow without his knowledge. He forged another's name; was detected, tried and convicted and sentenced to the penitentiary, and is now wearing the stripes, all because he thought that no matter whatever he might do, wherever he went, whatever company he kept, whether he did his work well or did it ill, that the world was indebted to him for a living. Young men, the world owes no man a living but those who work faithfully and make contributions to the happiness of mankind and the advancement of civilization. These will ever be honored and rewarded. Is the game worth the candle? The other cousin started out with a different determination. He believed with Lord Brougham, that if he were a bootblack he would be the best bootblack in England. He began in a stores as window washer, and washed windows so nicely that they sparkled like diamonds under the sun; then as clerk no customer was too insignificant to be greeted with a smile or a pleasant word. No task was too great for him to attempt, and thus step by step each day bringing new duties, but also each day bringing new strength and new determination to master them, and today that cousin is a man of wealth, an honored citizen with a loving wife and a happy home. Some young men start life with the idea that every dollar made required that one dollar and a half to be spent; that in order to be noticed they must make a big show, give big dinners, carriage drives and euchre parties, carry friends to the theatre and have a swell time, must do like Mr. So-and-so. They forgot in their desire to copy, that their pattern makes twenty times as much as they do, that he doubtless began to save before he began to spend. But no his name appears often in the papers and theirs must. So they begin their career. A few years passed. The young men marry; their debts begin to accumulate and press them; their countenances are always woe-begone and where once was a smile there is now a frown and what would otherise be happy homes there is gloom and shadows, all because men lived too fast and spent two dollars before one was earned. Debt is the greatest burden that can be put upon man, it makes him afraid to look honest men in the face. No man can be a leader who is burdened by a great debt. If there is any young man here this afternoon who is spending more than he is making, ask yourself the question, is the game worth the candle? I know a young man who believed he could be happy by spending one-third of what he made and saving the other. He said to me, "Some day I want to marry and I want to treat my wife better if possible, than she has been treated at home. I want the respect of my fellowmen; I want to be a leader and I know I can only do so by saving a part of what I make." It was my good pleasure, a few weeks ago, to go to the city where Continued on Fifth Page WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY JANUARY 27, 1906. THE CHAMPION OF THE NEGRO RIGHTS. We take great pleasure in presenting to the colored citizens of the United States, the Hon. Walter I. Smith, of Council Bluff, Iowa, member of Congress of the 9th Congressional District, whose cut and biography-appears in this week's issue. Judge Smith is now serving his third term in Congress from the 9th District and is one of the most popular members in the Iowa delegation. His several speeches delivered in the Halls of Congress speak for themselves and he always can command a mark degree of attention by both republicans and democrats when he rises to address a house. Judge Smith is very popular among the colored citizens from the various states who reside in Washington and especially since he so gallantly defended the two colored men at Council Bluff and rescued them from an enraged mob who were seeking to lynch them without judge or jury. It was on account of his kind and compassionate appeal that Iowa was saved from being placed in that list of states where men are put to death without judge or jury, and the Bee feels safe in saying that it voices the sentiment of every liberty loving negro not only of Iowa, but of the entire country, when it says that he has the best wishes. He is a member of the committee on appropriation. Judge Smith believes in human rights and equality of citizenship. No man in the state of Iowa is any more loved than this statesman. ROAD ENGINE HAULS OATS Pressed Into Service to Pull Train of Wagons to Market at Bozeman, Mont. Bozeman, Mont.—A load of oats weighing 26,266 pounds has been brought in a novel way from the ranches in the valley to Bozeman. The oats, in sacks, were loaded on five wagons couple together, and the train of wagons thus made was hauled by a thrashing engine. The, load was the first of its kind to be hauled in the valley, and was taken from C. Crandall's and J. T. Widener's ranch, a distance of more than six miles, in two hours, making an average speed of three miles per hour. The grain was received by the Bozeman Elevator company, a new concern which has just begun operations. As it was such a success the men in charge of the transportation of the grain are going to haul the remainder of the crop in the same manner, and then, perhaps, they will haul grain for others. Oak Coffin for Bulldog. Inclosed in an oak coffin with a metallic lining, a French bulldog which was the pet of a wealthy family of the Hill section in Brooklyn, N. Y., was buried with unusual honors. Dr. L. McClean, a veterinary surgeon, attended the dog during its last illness, and the coffin was made to order to fit the animal's body by undertakers. Both the doctor and the undertaker refused to give the name of the sorrowing owner of the bulldog, and both professed to be in ignorance of where the interment was made. George Benninger, a Swiss laborer who went to Wooster, O., a few weeks ago from Cleveland, has received his share of his grandfather's estate, amounting to $59,000, though a Cleveland bank. Benninger does not seem to be carried away over the good fortune, and spends the time husking corn. he of he ry if at w w at a re A DR.JAS. E. SHEPPHARD. Still a Corn Husker Paragraphic News Mrs. Thomas Ryan, of Washington has given $16,000 for the establishment of a parochial school by St. James parish at Falls Church, Va. Robert Davis, about thirty-five years old, dropped dead last week at the Wilson livery barn, at Cumberland, Md., where he was employed. He went to a barber shop one day before he died and said he wanted a good job, as he was going to die. The sheep-dip plant at Richmond, Va., was destroyed by fire early last Saturday morning. The loss is estimated at $60,000, which is covered by insurance. Judge Luke Ei Wright, of Tennessee, now governor of the Philippines, will be the first Ambassador to Japan. Stanley B. Smith, President of the First National Bank at Zanesville, Wis., died last week in that city. It is said that Great Britain has some of the most beautiful gardens. Rev. William J. Smith, B.D., LL.D., is a colored candidate for the nomination for the Legislature on the republican ticket for the 48th senatorial district at Carmi, Ill. On last Monday a meeting was held at Carnegie Hall, at which the work of Tuskgee Institute was explained and discussed. Mme. Cornelie Brielle, of Vienna, who is now eighty years of age, was married to a man named Kolonan Poznyay, who is forty-six years her junior, in that city lately. She is very wealthy. It was thought at first she was insane, but she proved her sanity to a commission of doctors. The members of the Tuskgee Institute Choir have presented its director, Mrs. J. C. Lee, with an ebony, silvermounted baton for use during chapel services. Three men entered the flat of Mrs. Francesca Falaller on the top floor of a five story house in Thompson street, New York city and brigitly beat and stabbed her and tore a belt containing $950, the whole family savings. Two wealthy men, one Leroy Fay, a Boston millionaire, and the other Frank B. Sanborn, Jr., of N. N. were married to poor girls last Saturday, who up to the day of their marriage were obliged to work. Edward F. Hansen, president of the Nutrical Company at Chicago, and formerly mayor of a small town in northern Maine, was sentenced to one year in the penintentiary and finned $5,000 in the United States District Court for sending objectional literature through the United States mail, advertising his business. The remains of Chaplain John S. Wallace, will be interred in the Arlington National Cemetery. Chaplain died on the 21st instant. He was appointed as Chaplain Mar. 10, 1863. The naval battalion of the National Guard of the District of Columbia, has been ordered to disband, because of three of the officers declining to accept their resignations. All of the officers will be honorably discharged. The issue is said to be a military one and personal friendship is not considered. H. C. Harris, said to be one of the wealthiest colored men of Birmingham, Ala., is buying supplies for the new barber shop and bath house which are to 3 M. H. be constructed in the Florence Hotel at that city. The new tonsorial palace will cost $15,000. Mr. Harris also owns much property. S. B. Hofman, a young colored man of Cincinnati, Ohio, has invented a mail crane. It is constructed so as to receive and deliver mail bags at the same time. He expects to receive quite a fortune. Mrs. Booker T. Washington, lectured at Payne Chapel, Colorado Springs, not long ago. The people appreciated the lecture very much. The Chinese commissioners who came to the United States to make a personal study of its industrial, social and political institutions, arrived in this city last Tuesday. It is said that even the poor man in Paris stops on his way to work to have his shoes shined for fear he might lose his job if he did not. European Russia is said to have about 23,000,000 horses which is more than any other country in the world. HON. MARLIN E. OLMSTEDT The honorary member of Congress appears one of the most Pennsylvania d a great many and then settle and every man publicans and elected to the account of his position. Mr. Olle been an uncommon a true friend is chairman of tion No. 2, and portant election his chairmanship is also a mem portant commit great admirer and did a great paign to bring a jority given to Pennsylvania. Two passenger trains on the Northern Central Railroad were saved last Tuesday from being wrecked by Mary McCall, the sixteen year old daughter of a track walker living at Clark's Ferry, Pa. Seven women, each of whom were stabbed with a sharp, apparently double-edged knife, at St. Louis, last Monday night by "Jack the Cutter." The Mississippi Compress at Jackson, Miss., with 9,500 bales of cotton, was destroyed by fire last Tuesday afternoon the loss is estimated at $750,000 with about two-thirds that sum insurance. CAUSING THE NEGROES TO DIVIDE. From the Springfield, Ill., Advance Citizen.' The man who is calling down the wrath of every negro in Illinois, because of his disposition to try to dictate the affairs of our state is Dr. Booker T. Washington. Every leader and voter in Illinois think and say that Dr. Washington would do well to advance the affairs of his brother in Alabama. The negroes of Illinois, are voters with leaders who are capable of conducting our political affairs and selecting representatives. E H. Wright, Hon. J. G. Jones, Major John C. Buckner, Hon E. D. Green, Editor Cyrus Field Adams and even our Major Otis B. Duncan, can better tell what the negroes of Illinois want than the man from Alabama. Aid from Travelers If the Pullman Porters' union will seriously operate on a "no tip" basis in dealing with the company it can get a passengers' auxiliary with about 25,000,000 members to help it. Maintaining the Balance Maine hunters this year killed more game and fewer of each other than for many seasons. By these tactics it is hoped the supply of hunters will last as long as the deer. Oldest University. Highland university is the oldest university in Kansas, and the first west of the Mississippi to issue diplomas. It was chartered February 9, 1858. The school was the outgrowth of an Indian school, and began with white children in 1858. It has never closed its doors from the day it was opened. The Bee GREAT ADVERTISING MEDICAL TRY IT! Do you want reliable news? Do you want fearless rite advertisement? Do you want anguage bruder? Read and advertise in THE BEE 1910 HON. MARTIN E. OLMSTED. The honorable Martin E. Olmsted member of Congress, whose cut and biography appears in this week's issue, one of the most popular members in the Pennsylvania delegation, and has made a great many friends both among re and then settle down. I want to be and every man must sow his wild oat publicans and democrats since he was elected to the Fifty-fifth Congress, a account of his kind and benevolent disposition. Mr. Olmsted is and always has been an uncompromising republican, and a true friend to the colored race. It is chairman of the committee on Election No. 2, and has had some very important election cases before him during his chairmanship of this committee. It is also a member of several other important committees. Mr. Olmsted is great admirer of President Roosevelt and did a great deal in the recent campaign to bring about the tremendous majority given to the National ticket in Pennsylvania. Mr. Olmsted has just been elected the Fifty-ninth congress by an increase majority, and we feel safe in saying th we voice the sentiment of every color voter in the District, when we say th his re-election means a great deal to colored race, when we see the democra party doing all in its power to take fr the negro all the rights guaranteed by the constitution, and we need j such true and loyal republicans as Olmsted in the Fifty-ninth Congre when there will be several import measures come before that body, inviing the rights of the American Neg The Bee hopes to see the time when Olmsted will be called upon to fill higher and more exalted position. Mr. Olmsted was chairman of committee of the whole on the Philippine tariff bill and as chairman of committee of the Election No 2, opinion is respected. DEER INCREASING IN JERSEY Good Results of the Law Passed Eastern State to Save Them from Extermination. Tuckahoe, N. J.—The greeswamp New Jersey's three lower counties, C. May, Atlantic and Cumberland, bid soon to rival the best deer hunt grounds in the country. Old residence of these counties declare that the deer now as plentiful as they were a century ago, when it was an ematter to shoot five or six in a hunt. Six years ago deer were exceeding scarce in the South Jersey woods. T. were hunted so relentlessly that it kept to the most inaccessible swan and even at that the extermination the animals seemed likely. Then legislature interfered. In 1901 a law was passed forhldd deer shooting for three years. During that period the deer increased so rapid that the legislature passed another making it unlawful to kill deer for further period of two years and they could be hunted only on Weddays in November. Many sportsmen in favor of continuing the closed ser for three or five years longer and alling each hunter to kill only two deer a season. - Left unmolested for the last four yr the deer have become tame, and it is most a daily occurrence for farmer see them near their orchards and barns 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 Coal. PARKER,BRIDGET&CO. Among friends and acquaintances the question is often asked, "Who made your suit?" that is, of course, when the suit is mentorious 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. "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. 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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. 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 ordnance 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 (I. T.) Times, and for whose veracity that paper vouchers, 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. 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Give us a Call— JAMES OTTOWAY HOLMES Prop Washington, D; C. 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 25 TENTH SREET. N. W. Telephone—Yam—160 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. Ocie Weathers W. P. P. Golden' Star Department of the I. O. N. I. C. of A. F., No. 248, meet at St. James, La., the first and third Saturdays in each month. J. W Walker, W. P. P. Alex. Anoisar W. C. S. Eastern Star Department, No. 243 of the I. O. N. I. C. of A. F., meet at Darrow, La., the second and fourth Saturdays in each month. Leon B. tise, W. P. P. M. Baptise, W. C. S Dempsey Wilson, W. R. 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 Saturdays in each month. Spencer Gary, W. P. F. 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. Joe. Newton, W. P. P. M. B. Stewart, W. C. S. Fraternet 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 LABOR LEADER IN CABINET John Burns. Noted Englishman, Absolutely Unchanged by Appointment of British Premier. London—John Burns, member of the house from Battersea, who has chosen president of the local government board in the new British cabinet, is one of the most vigorous personalities in the British parliament and in public life to-day. The secret of Mr. Burns' power is his sincerity. It was the great dock strike of 1883 which first brought understanding of the real John Burns, who, before that time, had been known to most people as a man of nature sim. A. (President of Loth. Government Board in New British Cabinet) illar to that of Jack Cade. His own particular friends and adherents, all along, had recognized in the "demagogue" and "agitator" of the workmen's clubs one of the strongest and healthiest forces of the day. Then came the historic fight for the dockers' "tanner," when Burns' straw hat became as an oriflame in the fray. Since then it has been generally admitted that no man in all England exercises such influence over the working classes or speaks with more authority in their behalf than John Burns. His career has been irreproachable, and except Keir Hardle and some others of his former labor associates no one has uttered a word of anything except commendation of his high personal character and deserved success. For years Mr. Burns has lived in a small workingman's house in Battersea, with his handsome wife and only son, on an allowance of $450 a year made to him by the Amalgamated Society of Engineers Now, suddenly he has jumped into an income of $10,000 a year, but his mode of life remains absolutely unchanged. He went to Buckingham palace to be sworn in as a member of the king's privy council and to kiss the royal hand on acceptance of the cabinet office of president of the local government board dressed in his invariable dark-blue serge reefer suit, black derby hat and gloveless hands, carrying neither cane nor umbrella. The king welcomed him with especial cordiality and told him he hoped his objection to wearing court costume would never prevent him from obeying royal commands to court entertainments. That night the premier, Sir Henry, Campbell-Bannerman, gave a cabinet dinner and John Burns, who never possessed or had any ambition to possess an evening suit, sat down in his usual reefer. NEW OREGON SENATOR. John M. Gearin of Portland Appointed to Succeed Mitchell—Was Born in a Prairie Schooner. Portland, Ore—John M. Gearin, on whose shoulders—the senator toga of the late Senator John M. Mitchell has fallen, is an Oregonian by birth and breeding. The prairie schooner is C. K. JOHN M. GEARIN. (Appointed by Governor of Oregon to Bucc ceted Late Senator Mitchell) which his parents came to this state in 1854 was standing on the banks of the Umatilla river when John was born, having tarried there for that event. The boy lived on a farm until he was 12, when he went to school in San Francisco, finishing his education at Notre Dame college, Indiana. He comes of democratic lineage and has followed in the steps of his forbears. He is a lawyer, a member of the first which has already furnished three United States senators for Oregon, and whi h announces that it is in a position to supply the demand for a long time to come. He has been city attorney, member of the state legislature district attorney, and candidate for congress against Blinger Hermann. In 1933 he was appointed special prosecutor by President Cleveland in the important snarling cases here. He favors retention of the Philippines at Hawaii and is an acknowledged admier of President Goosevelt. MEN WHO FOUGHT GOTHAM FLAMES YEARS AGO Association of Volunteers Has M Interesting Beliefs—An Amusing Incident—"Boys" Extinct Blaze in Stage Cost New York.—One of the most and picturesque survivals in New Y is the Volunteer Firemen's society. It is composed exclusively o of the New York Volunteer partment. Here, amid our most reliefs of days gone by, we meet, keep alive old friend, a once again enjoy, in spirit the ex- ment of many a lively "run The New York Volunteer Partment was disbanded 40 years and as there were at that critically none of its members age of 25, there are now none of the association less than of age, while the majority have passed their eighth The membership in 1834 was as the years have rolled away, bership has grown smaller, until now it numbers The first fire company in was organized in 1737, went of 24 men, and the same type as the before though with many modifications and much mental, were in use from until the advent of the Philadelphia in 1840. In the early days horses used; instead the sturdy dragged their engines, which weighed as much as 6,000 pounds the rough cobblestones. But in citement of the frantic fervor first to reach the fire, or at the company just ahead feeling" was a thing unknown volunteer fireman Many tricks, and many the squabble sequence, of the effort to pass in the race. When a company a brand new engine or horse cerning which it felt a proud pride as to her capability "passed" by two or three. ANCIENT FIRE ENGINE (Built in 1725 and in Use for Over 25 Years). panies on her first trip to a fire I was the talk of the town for days. In addition to having various plete engines on view here, one all around remains of old favor, the shape of decorated backs of engines, and also several beautifully executed models of engines and apparatus used by the foreman and his assistant in giving orders at a fire. They played very important part in the proceedings, and have the post of honor on the front of the fireman's cap of to-day. An interesting report bearing date of 1812 hangs on the wall, none of the rooms, entitled, "Return of the engines, hook and ladder companies their apparatus, places of deposit condition, etc., together with the names of the engineer and foreman." Among other relics which adorn the walls is Old Glory, which was raised from the fire which destroyed Barnum's museum in 1865. Speaking of Barnum's brings to mind an amusing incident which occurred there once connection with Engine No. 40. Barnum's manager, having noticed how well certain members of that company was gone through some military collections, thought it would be an excellent idea to get them to perform one of their tactics on the stage in connection with a play he was producing entitled, "The Patriot's of 76." The "boys" accepted the proposition, leading to apply the proceeds toward helping certain of their comrades who were out of work. The eventful evening arrived for their debut. There were about 30 of them in various characters, some dressed as Hessians and Continentalists, others as Indians, while one of them impersonated the famous "Molly" Pitcher. In the middle of a most exciting act the city hall fire bell rang. Their foreman, who was acting with them, yelled: Boy's there's a fire in the Seventh district! The words were hardly out of his mouth before the 30 revolutionary soldiers, Indians, etc., were off the stage, and rushing up Broadway for their engine with which they soon returned to the screen of the fire. With "Molly" Pitcher at the head of the rope, a stalwart Indian brave flourishing a speaking trumpet and a miscellaneous collection of revolutionary soldiers tugging at the rope, a more motley crowd was never seen on Broadway before or since. The first steam fire engine was seen in New York about 1811, but it was not a success. Its great weight militated against it. It took half an hour after reaching a fire to get it started, and something generally broke down soon after it was in action. Then again, there was the inevitable opposition to an innovation of that kind, so that it was not until some years after that the steam fire engine was formally adopted by the department. BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD. Leave Station, New Jersey ave & C st. ROYAL BLUE LINE. Trains "Every other hour on the odd hour." Philadelphia and New York. 7:00 a.m. Diner, Pullman Parlor. 7:00 a.m. Buffet, Parlor 5 Hr.Train 7:00 a.m. Diner and Pullman Parlor Pullman. 4 oo p.m. Coaches to Philadelphia. 5 oo p.m. Diner and Pullman Parlor. 6 oo p.m. Coaches to Philadelphia. 7 oo p.m. Sleepers. 8 oo a.m. Sleepers. Atlantic City, $7.00, $9.00 $11.00a.m. $13.00 p.m. Every Hour on the Hour. To allmore with Pullman Service. Men darts 2.35, 5.00, 6.30 7.00, 7.20, 8.00 9.00, 9.30, 10.00 11.00 a.m., 12.00 noon 10.00, 10.30, 10.60, 10.90, 11.20, 11.50 11.80, 12.10, 12.40, 12.70, 13.00, 13.30, 13.60 13.90, 14.20, 14.50, 14.80, 15.00, 15.30, 15.60 15.90, 16.20, 16.50, 16.80, 17.00, 17.30, 17.60 17.90, 18.20, 18.50, 18.80, 19.00, 19.30, 19.60 20.00, 20.30, 20.60, 20.90, 21.00, 21.30, 21.60 21.90, 22.20, 22.50, 22.80, 23.00, 23.30, 23.60 23.90, 24.20, 24.50, 24.80, 25.00, 25.30, 25.60 25.90, 26.20, 26.50, 26.80, 27.00, 27.30, 27.60 27.90, 28.20, 28.50, 28.80, 29.00, 29.30, 29.60 30.00, 30.30, 30.60, 30.90, 31.00, 31.30, 31.60 31.90, 32.20, 32.50, 32.80, 33.00, 33.30, 33.60 33.90, 34.20, 34.50, 34.80, 35.00, 35.30, 35.60 35.90, 36.20, 36.50, 36.80, 37.00, 37.30, 37.60 37.90, 38.20, 38.50, 38.80, 39.00, 39.30, 39.60 40.00, 40.30, 40.60, 40.90, 41.00, 41.30, 41.60 41.90, 42.20, 42.50, 42.80, 43.00, 43.30, 43.60 WESTWARD. £4.100 AND NOATHWEST. *11.00 a.m. p.m. CIN. NATHI. ST. LOUISE AND LOUISVILLE *noon a.m.* *4 p.m.* *12:30 night. PITTSBURG AND *11.00 a.m.* *9 13p. m., and noon. CLEVELAND 9 15p. M. MBUS. 9 15p. m. WHEELING *10.05 a.m.* *5.30 p.m. MINSTHR 8 35am *14.05 5.00 p.m. M NAPOLIS, week days 72 o., i. m. 12 noon, 4 45, 6.00p. m. Sandavs 8.30 a.m., and 5.30 p.m. PW. and ELKON *40.5 m. Th gbparlor PRED RICK, 78.35, 99.15, 910 o., 711.00 a.m. 811 o., 910 p.m. MAKK TOWN, 710.05 a. m. and 75.0 m. 811 o., 710 p.m. WAV PRIS, 78.35, 99.15 a. m. 811 o., 710 p.m. CATHERSBURG and way points 83,35 $ 10.00 $ 10.15 $ 13.30 $ 55.50 $ 75.35 $ 113.30 p. m. WASHINGTON JUNCTION and way points $ 10.00 $ 10.50 $ 13.30 p. m. * Except Sunday $ 50 day only. 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All luggage destined to New York will be delivered to 23rd Street unless marked "Liberty Street." complete electric cab service has established for the transporta- passengers and baggage at very rate. A importance of 23rd Street is most generally brought to attention in the number of the Book of the book published by the passenger departure of the Baltimore & Ohio, title "Into the Heart of the interest centers within of 23rd street, Fifth ave- nway. Full page photo- nual detail present a most this most interesting cents for copy to D. B. Passenger Traffic, P. more Md. 60 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS & C. a sketchb and description may union free whether an nationalale. Commun. HANDBOOK on Patents with Munn & Co. receive on charge, in the Scientific American. a bountiful illustrated weekly. Largest cir- culation journal. Terms. $2 a $2. Sold by all newadverters. MUNN & Co. 361 Broadway, New York Broadway, F. St., Washington, D.C. 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We will ship C. O. D. ON APPROVAL. We will allow a cash discount of 5% (thereby making the price $4.50 per pair) if you send full cash in order. Tires to be returned at our expense if not satisfactory on examination. MEAD CYCLE CO., Dept. "J.L." CHICAGO, ILL. ROAD HAS WOMAN HEAD. Widow of Millionaire to Be President of Line Between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Santa Monica, Cal.—Work has been commenced on an electric railroad from Santa Monica to Hueneme. The name of the new road is the Hueneme, Mallbu & Port Los Angeles, of which corporation Mrs. May Rindge is president and H. W. Lemcke general manager. The company is capitalised at $1,000,600, and will have its offices in Santa Monica. The road follows the beach, and in Ventura county will connect with the Burson road for Ventura, and thence to Santa Barbara. Rails, rolling stock and equipment have been ordered to the east. Several hundred yards of track have already been laid and a force of 200 men will soon be at work. The line will be extended from Santa Monica to Los Angeles, and at the other end, after reaching Santa Barbara, it is expected it will be ultimately pushed on to San Francisco. The section of the road now building is the first part of what is proposed to be a beach trolley line from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Mrs. Rindge, whose name appears as the president of the company, is the widow of the late multi-millionaire Frederick H. Rindge, who initiated the enterprise. Rindge left an estate of $35,000,000, which fact guarantees the financial stability of the present undertaking. WILL MOVE THE TOWN. Steel Corporation Likely to Change Site of Sparta, Where Drills Have Been Working. Duluth, Minn.—it is probable that the village of Sparta, two and a half miles east of Eveleth. Mesaba Range, will have to be removed to a new location near the present site. The town, which has a population of 1,000 people, has met with the experience of Eveleth in its earlier days. Iron ore has been found beneath the town site, and to mine it it will be necessary to remove the buildjngs. Diamond drilling has been in progress in the village, or close to it, for the last two years, and, while there is no official information us to the extent of the ore discoveries, it is the general understanding that the existence of large bodies of mineral has been proved. The exploratory work has been done by a steel corporation, which controls the mineral rights in the town site. The village was established eight or nine years ago, when the Genoa mine was opened. This property is still in commission, as are the Malta, Sparta and Pettit, in the same field. The Hobart mine is a new property being opened up near Sparta. DESIRE SANE LOVEMAKING. Indiana Girls Oppose Late "Spooning" and More Than Two Nights a Week. Logansport. Ind.-For the purpose of discouraging swains with a disposition to monopolize all their time and to encourage the habit of "breaking away" early, the Cupid Ten O'Clock club is waging a reform for sanity in lovemaking. Miss Florence Moore, the founder, is the president. She declared that two evenings a week was abundant opportunity for the prosecution of the most ardent suit, and believes that "no two young people can have anything so important to say that it cannot fully be discussed in a three hour call." Announcing in newspapers her intention to combat evils arising from too great familiarity before marriage, she called for enrolments in the new club, and declares it will revolutionize lovemaking in Logansport. She hopes to extend the idea throughout the state. Miss Moore is only 18 years old and is of a prominent family. 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 beretofore. Ferry Service to and from South Ferry-Whitehall Terminal has been discontinued B.N. AUSTIN, C.W. BASSETT, Gen'l Pass. Agt. Chicago.II. Gen'l Pass. Agt., Baltimore, Md. D.B.MARTIN, Man. Pass. Traffic, Baltimore, Md. THE ARCTIC ICE CREAM CO AND OYSTER HOUSE. 1723 Seventh St. Northwest. French and American Ice Cream, 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 rate offered to dealers, to churches and religious bodies. I. E. Williamson Proprietor and Manager. Telephone Connection. THROUGH STREET CAR SERVICE BETWEEN THE NEW TERMINAL OF THE BALTIMORE & OHIO R. R. AT 23D STREET, NEW YORK, AND GRAND CENTRAL STATION. On October 23rd the Metropolitan Street Railway Co. of New York inaugurated a new line of through street cars between West 23rd Street Station and Grand Central Station of the New York Central and New York, New Haven & Hartfield Railroads, on a four minute headway between 7.30 A. M. and 7.00 P. M., making the distance between the two Stations in about twenty minutes, without transfer, on a five-cent fare. In addition to this excellent arrangement is the splendid electric cab service at reasonable rates. All trains of the Baltimore & Ohio R. R. have direct connection to and from the New Terminal at West 23rd Street, New York. WE DO BUSINESS AT ONE PRICE Misfit Cloth ing Parlor, Iint Garnents (Slightly Worn) Made by Our Leading Tailors. JUSTH'S OLD STAND. Established 1865. 619 D St. N, W BURYING GROUND. THAT CONTAINS NO GRAVES. Place Where Bodies of Employes of Steel Company Who Have Fallen Into Molten Metal Are "Set at Best." Whiting, Ind.—Just west of here, where the surf of Lake Michigan beats against the Indiana-Illinois state line, is the most extraordinary cemetery in Indiana and one of the most remarkable ones in the country. There is not a grave in it, and every burial in it has marked a tragedy in which a life was lost. It is the old cemetery of the Illinois Steel company, in which, until recently, it "sat to rest" those who lost their lives in the molten metal in the great steel works that line the lake a little farther to the northwest—across the state line. Those buried in this cemetery did, in fact, pass through dissolution. Their bodies were completely lost—dissolved in the molten metal and practically no trace was left of them. The funerals that have taken place in this cemetery have not been marked by any processions behind hearses—in fact, there has been no need of hearses. The metal in which the workers have lost their lives has been run off into great ingots, which have been hauled out and set up facing the white breakers of the lake. In some instances the metal that has been run off has been cast with slag which makes a more imposing and better weathering monument, the metal being given to discoloration while the stone-like slag, for a number of years at least, looks like cast stone. There is probably no cemetery in the state of which so little is known, unless it be the peculiar Rappite burial inclosure at New Harmony. The Illinois Steel company is not inclined to talk about it; as a rule, the people who lose their lives in this manner are foreigners, and have no family or close friends to keep record. But for the sentiment of fellow-workers who have insisted that at least some of the metal in which their fellow- ```markdown ``` ONE OF THE BIG INGOTS. worker lost his life be thus run off to mark passing, it is probable there would be no cemetery of this kind. The cemetery began about three or four years ago, when a man named Reynolds fell into one of the open-hearth pots. It is said that his fellow workers insisted that some of the metal be run off and set up somewhere in his memory. The company at that time was filling in part of the lake front, just over the Indiana line, and it was decided to set up the ingot there—it would help to make the fill anyway. This was done and the new cemetery was begun. Several others who have met their fate in a similar manner, it is said, were thus remembered. From the first there has never been a grave dug in the cemetery. Just how many are thus "buried" no one seems to know, but there are probably eight or ten. No markers have ever been put up. Though the ingots are on top of a great fill, made with cast slag from the furnaces, the location of the unusual cemetery is striking. Situated near the Indiana-Illinois state line, it is crowded in between the tracks of the many trunk lines to the east that hug the lake at this point and by the surf rolling in over the slag beach. The waves hit the southernmost point of the lake with considerable force and dash over breakwaters that have been extended out into the lake by the steel company. There is always the murmur of the lapping waves, or the roar of the lashing whitecaps in rough weather. Recently the attention of the country was attracted to one of these peculiar "burials." At one of the Pennsylvania steel mills two men lost their lives in molten metal, being completely lost. The metal was run off into a great ingot and elaborate funeral services were held over it, a Catholic priest presiding. At one end of the fill is an interesting rambling structure—the home of John Cunea, a fisherman. Cunea formerly was a printer in Indianapolis. "I don't know which of those ingots or dumpings out there contain all that remains of workers," he said, "but I understand that one"—pointing to one between his house and the lake front—"is the one that has the man Reynolds dissolved in it. As I recall it, they were able to save part of one leg, but the rest of him was melted. I don't know how many of those ingots or casts of slag have men in them. The steel company has stopped bringing them here. They are placed nearer the mills now." Rogues in All Lands. Over in Italy, where they haven't any steel trust or Standard Oil company, the thieves steal Madonnas from the churches. Wherever you go in this world it is about as broad as it is long. TO PROMOTE ARMY OFFICER President May Make Capt. Pershing a Brigadier General Over Heads of Many Others. Washington. — Conviction is expressed among officers in the war department that President Roosevelt intends to promote Capt. John J. Pershing, Fifteenth cavalry, whose home is in Chicago, to a brigadier generalship. This would jump him over the heads of several hundred officers and give an example of advancement by "selection" which has no parallels in army annals save in the cases of Gens. Leonord Wood and Albert L. Mills, whose A. CAPT. JOHN J. PERSHING. (Chicagoan Who May Be Made a Brigadier General.) CAPT. JOHN J. PERSHING. (Chicagoan Who May Be Made a Brigadier Generat.) promotions caused a fire of criticism. Capt. Pershing is a good officer and his record of achievement in the Philippine islands attracted the attention of the president. It was rumored a year ago that promotion was awaiting the Chicago man, but the fact that the senate held up for so long a time the nominations of Wood and Mills caused the president to hesitate to send in the name of a cavalry captain whose advancement would mean the ignoring of all the veterans and hard fighters of the three ranks intervening between the grade of captain and that of brigadier general. There isn't an army officer in the service who has any criticism to pass on Capt. Pershing personally. His record speaks for itself. But the officers are criticising sharply the known intention of President Roosevelt to continue the practice of making promotions by selection. They are not slow to declare that favoritism must enter into the matter, and that favoritism cannot fall to work injustice to the veterans. The first vacancy in the rank of brigadier general of the army will occur February 6, when Maj. Gen. Sumner retires, thus creating a place which will be filled by a brigadier general, who in turn will leave a vacancy for some junior to fill. It is not probable that Capt. Pershing will be given this first promotion, though he may be named as the president's choice. There are several retirements which will occur in rapid succession after Gen. Sumner's day of service is ended and into one of the niches made vacant it is the intention of the president to place Pershing. Capt. Pershing whose promotion over the heads of his seniors is expected, is now military attache at Toklo. NAMED TO SUCCEED FIFER. President Selects Franklin K. Lane of California for Interstate Commerce Commission. San Francisco.—Franklin K. Lane, whose nomination by the president for the office of interstate commerce commissioner to succeed ex-Gov. Fifer of Illinois, is meeting with opposition in the senate, is a Democrat, and one of the leading politicians of this state. He was defeated for governor of California by Dr. Pardee in 192, and the PETER H. following year was defeated for mayor or this city by Mayor Schmitz. He was born on Prince Edward Island, British Columbia, in 1862, removed to this state when seven years old, and with an intermission of a short time has resided here ever since. For several years in early life he was employed in newspaper work, eventually acquiring the Tacoma News, in Washington state, which he edited for a few years. He is a lawyer by profession and recently has built up a lucrative practice. Nominated to Success Ex-Gov. Fifer for Interstate Commerce Board. A certain English M. P. is said to have the record of having written during the last 11 years 20,000 letters to his constituents, chiefly in answer to what might be called family confidence. As the gentleman has only 119 constituents, one can easily imagine that he has become pretty well acquainted with them. The Mrs. Mary Snead Fulcher, of Brooklyn, N. Y., after a few days visit with Dr. and Mrs Thos. A. Stevens, of 2258 Cleveland avenue, N. W., enroute for home, left Tuesday for Philadelphia, for a short stop with friends. She has been visiting her parents in Lynchburg, Va., her former home, where she has many friends and has been enjoying the very warm hospitality of the society there. Mrs. Fulcher is the wife of Mr. Oscar W. Fulcher, a water meter Inspector and a prominent New York politician. HE RECITAL The Lawson Recital, Monday, February 12, at Lincoln Temple Church. this young man is practicing medicine. He carried me over that city in an automobile, he entertained me in his $5,000 home, he showed me other property unch he owned. Ah, my friend, it was a happy home. Life to him was real. Some young men start life with the ole, that Sunday school is a place for children; the church for the old people, and the Y. M. C. A. a place for young men with no life. Such a wrong idea. Way the young men who are alive in all the walks of life, and who are in the forward ranks are found in these places. The other young men with distorted views of life, think that they must frequent places where the social glass is passed, they do so. After awhile becomes a necessity, the drink habit grows upon them; they die drunkards Robet Ferguson was the poet of Scottish city life, or rather the laureate of Edinburgh. His dissipations were in the increase his tavern life and boon companions hastened him on to a premature and painful death. His reason gave way. He was set to an asylum for the insane. After about two months of confinement he died in us cell. Young may be master of yourself. Dare to do it right. Dare to say no. Have strong faith not only in yourself but faith in thunsein power, who holds our destiny his hands. The world needs strong man. A young man may think that to be great he must go into the broad field of politics, waiting for an office, waiting for the changing chimps of men, instead of waiting upon himself. Waiting for something to turn up instead of turning up something. Going to the capitol because I helped to elet some one, leaving behind me a good job, but I have been promised something better. A few dollars saved at home, but I must spend it because I am going to get a job and make barrels of mone. The Mecca of his hopes is reached, he finds himself a little man at the gret centre of the nation, his few dollars of capital soon melted away; his friend ran when they saw him coming because he wanted to borrow a dollar. At hom he was boss, but here, he is a would-be statesman seeking a job. Was the gnee worth the carriage? My friends, good men as needed in politics—men who are safe and tried, men who will not yield to lejudice or sentiment, but will do the rift as they see the right. God give us ich men. Politics for a helpless, dependent race will never prove a relief or bleing un-we have strong, safe leads, who leaving sight of self and a few self-centered followers will see the whole people. A young man starts out in life with the determination to fight his ww by personal force to the front ranks. Unisex, disfigured, or killed, he is feed back even beyond the lines again. A religiously inclined youth asked is not, "Do you think it would be wright to me to learn the noble art of sea- ture?" "Certainly not," replied the pastor, "I learned it in youth myself and I have found it a great value in me "Indeed, sir! Did you learn the English system or Sullivan system? Nother, I learned Solomon's system reputed the minister. Yes you will fin and down in the first verse of the fifteenth chapter of Proverbs—"A so- answer turneth away wrath," it is the first system of self defense that I know many of us starting out on life that, self, might gain the ascendency, not that it might benefit humanity, but that self alone be helped. We follow the standard of this or that man, not because we believe in his policies or him, but because he is on the top round now, so away with principles, away with right, away with conscience. I must follow the man who will give me most. A sad awakening comes; some day the idol tumbles or else turns against you, and you are left like a stranded ship on some vast ocean, alone, amidst the lashing of the billows and the roaring of the waves. Cardinal Wolsey had the same experience. In his dialogue with Cromweii you may recall these lines: "Love thyself last, cherish those hearts, that hate thee. that hate thee Corruption was not more than honesty Still in thy right hand carry gentle peace To silence envious tongues. Be just and fear not Let all the end thou aim'st at be thy country's. Thy God's and-truth's then if thou fallest. O Cromwell, Thou fallest a blessed martyr. Had I served my God with half the zeal I served my king. He would not in mine age have left me naked to mine enemies. Another yuping man starts life with a wrong idea regarding city and country life. Born in the country he is free, his thoughts and ambitions can feed on a purer atmosphere, but he thinks he is circumscribed; he longs for the city, with its turmoil and its conflicts. He leaves the old homestead, the quiet village, the country people and goes to the city. He forgets to a large extent the good boy he used to be in the desire to keep up with the fashions and to make the people forget he was once a country boy. Often city life breaks up youth, destroys morals, undermines character, steals reputation, and leaves the promising youth a wrecked man. Was the game worth the candle? Young men, never be ashamed of the old log cabin in the country or the old bonnet your mother used to wear, or the jeans pants your father used to toil in. I had rather be a country boy with limited surroundings and a pure heart, than to be a city man bedecked with the latest fashions, and money, with no morals or character. I had rather have the religion and faith of my fathers than to be president. Sir Walter Scott was right when he said: "Sound, sound the clarion, fill the fife To all the sensual world proclaim One crowded hour of glorious life I wore an ear without a nose!" This Association is formed for the purpose of giving you changed and loftly ideals of life. It fills it by giving you something better. An old negro used to sit by his lonely cabin door on the old plantation, work was over and he would take his old banjo, look at it longingly then begin to pick it. The music from the banjo filled his life and made him happy. But one day he went up to the big house; his master's daughter had just returned from college and she was bringing from the piano melodious strains. The old negro stood transfixed, He had never heard such music before. He stopped until she had finished, then went slowly back to the little cabin a changed man. He took his banjo from under the bed, looked at it long and lovingly, then went to a chest to put it away. A new music had filled his life and entered his soul and the banjo would no longer do. This Association gives you new ideals and the former things will not do. David J. Hill says there is an old legend which tells how long ago, the city of Is—a dream of the bold sailor of Brittany, was swallowed up by the sea. When a storm sweeps the surface of the sea, the lonely sailor sees the tall spires of the sunken city in the hollows of the waves, and when a profound calm broods over the waters he hears the sound of its bells ringing from the caverns of the sea and chiming the music of another time. Every man carries in his bosom a humanity that is like the fabled city, and from the depth of his nature he hears the voices of the past breaking his profoundest silence. In the hidden recesses of his being, where sleep the souls of his ancestors, a secret power shapes his life to purposes larger than his own, and lifts him in moments of inspiration above his conscious and voluntary self. Young men, what is the basis of your life and what is the goal? Have you digged deeply and thrown out all of the waste material of follies and vice and built up a substantial rock of honest manhood and sterling character? If not you are a failure. Cords that are broken may vibrate once more; take up the tangled threads again and weave another pattern. The story of Charley. The book that will always be the best and safest guide for the weaving of life's pattern is the Bible. The truest and best friend any young man canhave, for if you want oratory you need not talk to me about Demosthenes walking along the shores of Greece with pebbles in his mouth, nor of the greater American Daniel Webster, but if you will turn to the first chapters of that wonderful book and list to the pleadings of Jacob's sons as they plead for the life of their is ther, it will surpass your Domosthenes of your Webster in eloquence every time. If you want logic you need not talk about Aristotle, but listen to the hunch-back, bald-headed, red-faced, crooked nose Jew, Saul of Tarsus, and his logic is unsurpassed. If you want history, you need not talk to me about Herodotus for you can find the history of four thousand years in the Bible. Reason with her flickering torch cannot point to any such sublime truths as are found in the Bible. Philosophy, with her school of philosophers, stands amazed when confronted with the philosophy of the Bible. Science itself, the greatest contributor to the happiness and comfort of man, having penetrated the arcana of nature, sunk her shafts into earth's recesses, measured the heights of its massive pillars to the very pedestal of primeval granite, tracked the tornadoes, uncurtained the distant planets foretold the coming of the comets and the return of the eclipses, has never as yet been able to lift up degraded man, and point him to higher paths. I commend it to you. No life is great unless that life is good. May I use a few lives in comparison as I near my close—four of them in profane history and three of them in sacred history. Alexander the Great, was a pupil of Aristotle at fourteen and who reigned over the Macedonians at sixteen, while his father was away in battle and who succeeded Philip before he was twenty, after weeping because there was no more worlds to conquer, set a city on fire and died amid scenes of debauch. Hannibal one of the greatest soldiers that the world has ever produced, who climbed the steep and perilous Alps, conquered the armies of the Mistress of the World, and stripped three bushels of gold rings from the fingers of her slaughtered knights (his countrymer in a fit of mad exultation, linked his name to that of our God and called him Hannibal); died by poison administered by his own hand unlameated in a distant land. Ceasar, who as a statesman, warrior and king has had no superior, having conquered eight hundred cities, murdered untold enemies, was assassinated by his best friends in the very place, the attainment of which had been his chief ambition. Bonaparte, who was the greatest general of modern times and whose ambition was to conquer the world like Alexander was at last defeated and banished to a lonely isle and died away from his own land. Selfish ambition was the ruling passion in the lives of these four men. In juxtaposition to these I desire to place the lives of three men, who lived and as the years roll by new lustre is added to their names. They lived for others. I recall a scene, amid the hills of Judea, a shepherd boy guarding his flock, keeping away danger, doing his duty. Every danger was fearlessly met every duty was faithfully done; he guards them well. With faith and purpose true he arose from a sheep tender to be a king of the chosen people of God. This was David—a man who followed God and loved him in his heart. Wherever he sinned he repented and put away that sin. He sinned—that is true, he fell and he rose—the honor lieth not in never falling but in rising every time you fall. He wanted to do right and God honored him. For my next hero may I picture you a young man conversing with his mother. My son, whatever befalls this land do not forget your mother's religion or your father's God, nor forget your Nazarite vow. Always be true and brave and you will conquer. I promise, replied the youth. A little later an army beseiged the city, it was captured and he with several others were carried away captive to a strange land. He was faithful to his duty. He never forgot his mother's religion, his father's God, nor the vow that he had made. He was tempted on every hand. He was in an oriental country, and you have read of the splendor and the vices of the oriental in days gone by but amid all the temptations he stood firm and God blessed him, and advanced him step by step. Those that carried him away captive required of him a song he replied, how can I sing the songs of Zion in a strange land? They offered him meats that had been offered the idols. At the risk of offending the king and his advisors, he replied, it is not lawful for me to eat that which has been offered to idols. He made enemies but he conquered every time. He never forgot his God, nor the religion of his father and mother. He was cast into a den of lions because of his adherence to a principle and was safely delivered. Young men, Daniel is an example of purpose and steadfastness that should be emulated by all. As a youth he was true to a purpose and was honored all the way. The last example, young men, is the greatest that the world has ever seen, and because he was a young man and did all of his works as a young man. Young men will be honored as-long as the world stands. Jesus Christ was a young man; he believed in the young men and he did his greatest work as a young man, having completed his Father's business at thirty-three years of age and then died. One particular thing in his life that is especially appealing to you, is he started out early in life to do the work assigned to him. He never lost an opportunity for doing good. He never shirked duty, but he was always a master of the situation. As the highest type of what a young man should be, I point you to the life of the greatest young man that ever lived. His life has kept the blood coursing through our veins, and kept this old world ever swinging back to him. I cannot describe his life; it is a part of creation, a part of the world and the worlds that are to come. When Mr. Beecher was writing his "Life of Christ," a friend called upon him in his study and asked him the question, "When will the life of Christ be finished?" Mr. Beecher replied, "The life of Christ will never be finished; it is a part of the life of humanity. Christ will live as long as man lives." Young men, you may not be able to get your names upon the printed pages of history, but if in your life you are manly, pure and good, if you try to help others, if you scatter sunshine, speak a kind word to those who are struggling in the world to come, somewhere beyond sky and sunset, your praises will be sung before the inhabitants of all the worlds and you will be honored for what you have done. I had rather have that, than to have the plaudits of men; for earthly honor is fleeting. Each day is a life and that life is wasted that does not bring us nearer to God, nearer to our fellow men, and nearer to the things which God has created. Owen Meredith in Lucile, says, "God means every man to be happy, be sure he sends us no sorrows that have not some cure. Our duty down here is to do, not to know. Live as though life were earnest and life will be so. Let each moment like Time's last Ambassador come; it will wait to deliver its message, and some sort of answer it merits. It is not the deed a man does, but the way that he does it, that should plead for man's compensation in doing it." There are two or three old Dutch words which have resounded through the world "Neen nimmer"—"No never!" When the order was given by the Roman legions to the Botavians in the woods at the mouth of the Rhine, to lay down their arms, the answer which came back from the ancient Dutchman was, "Neen nimmer;" when the hosts and fleets of Spain dictated to the struggling Dutch of four centuries ago, "Give up your religion" the answer came back from the men and the women, "Neen nimmer," and they repeated the answer for eighty years. When the Admiral of the Spanish fleet, with his twenty-six big galleons of war, ordered the commander of the disabled Dutch to surrender, the answer came back from the commander, "Neen nimmer," and he fought for two days and nights longer. And when on the hird day, the Admiral called out, "Strike your flag; we will give you quarter," the Dutchman with the orange flag nailed to the stump of the shattered mainmast. and his crew on their knees shouted back, "Neen nimmer" and set fire to the magazine and went up in smoke and glory. Will the young men who are to be leaders, spend their hours in riotous living, "Neen nimmer;" will they be false to duty? No, never! Will they shirk? No, never! Will they be disloyal to self to home, to country? No, never! Will they be led away by things that do not adify? No, never! Will they spend their time chasing shadows and leaving the substance? No, never! I close with this illustration: Crœsus was a wealthy man, a king. It was proverbial for the people to exclaim, "As rich as Crœsus!" One day Crœsus said to Solon, "Do you think, I am a happy man?" Solon answered, "Alas, I do not know, Crœsus; that life is happy and well that ends well." A few years later, when Crœsus had lost his wealth, had lost his health and had been deserted by his friends and companions who in his day of glory and prosperity laughed at his jest and ran to do his bidding. Crœsus in anguish and misery exclaimed "Solon, Solon, thou said truly, that life is well that ends well. Truly, young men, that life is well and happy that ends well. Do not at the close of your life save your soul and lose a life, but save a life and save a soul, for all else will pass away, and then when too late you certainly will ask the question, "Was the game worth the candle?" 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"Phene's Folly" presents one of the most curious conglomerations of architectural and sculptural incongruities that ever man wasted money on. It is backed by a wilderness garden, which really belongs to the eighteenth century house farther down the row. The entire front of the mansion, which is four stories high, is completely covered with mystic devices, angels, gargoyles, lions, griffins, armorial bearings, balustrades, columns, and capitals. No system has been followed in their arrangement. It is a veritable nightmare medley. To add to the incongruity of the designs, the figures are painted in the most vivid and startling colors, brilliant reds, bright yellows, and emerald greens being extensively employed. Eight large female figures form the basis of the scheme, and between their heads are tablets and medallions on which are depicted snakes, elephants, sacred bulls, ecclesiastical emblems, goda, and goddesses. On the parapet of the house are the figures of Priam of Troy and Hecuba, each of them confronting a huge dragon. In the center of the front is a coat of arms with quarterings of mermen, stars and daggers, and the motto, "Ex supero spe pugnam." No body lives in the house ... LONDON'S FREAK HOUSE. and no visitors are ever admitted to it. Dr. Phene, the owner of the property, lives in a house on the opposite side of the street. He is an antiquarian, with a purse long enough to permit him to indulge in his most eccentric fancies. Some of his ancestors at one time lived at the Chateau du Savenay, on the Lolre. The "folly" represents his efforts to ingraft the outlines of it on the skeleton of a comparatively modern house, with additions of his own. After viewing the copy one cannot blame the Vendeans much for having pulled the French chateau about the proprietor's cars. The doctor claims descent from the Phoeniceans and is uncommonly proud of his ancient lineage. The house is supposed to embody the cryptic history of the family genealogy. Judging by results, it is awfully tangled and it is small wonder that Dr. Phene never seems satisfied that he has got things right. He is continually making alterations. Year after year goes by and still the house is never finished. Decorations, bas-reliefs, statues and twisted and gilded columns are put up only most favorable view concerning the house was one the writer overheard as he passed two workmen who were discussing it. "Well," said one, "I suppose everybody has a right to his own fancies if he can afford 'em." "Right," agreed the other; "right you are, mate. An' it gives employment to the honest workingman." Inventor Holland's Prophecies. Inventor Ireland's Prophecies. When John P. Holland prophesied the submarine boat people looked at him askance and said to one another: "Isn't it a pity?" And he looks so intelligent, too!" Now Mr. Holland says that he expects to fly from his home in Newark to his New York office within a few months and that before the year is out any man who has one of the machines he has invented can easily go through the air at a speed of 40 miles an hour or can move at the rate of 15 miles an hour with no more exertion than is required for walking three miles an hour on land. Oklahoma Giants. Roger Mills county, Oklahoma. is especially favored in the matter of giant citizens. In Elk City there are 10 business men over six feet tall, one being six feet four inches. Sayre has a merchant who stands six feet seven inches and four others over six feet two. Berlin clinches the list with a 15-year-old boy, Ell Guthrie, who measures six feet six inches in his stockings, weighs 162 pounds and is still growing. M. FALLIERES THE FAVORITE President of Senate May Be Elected to Succeed Loubet as President of France. Paris.-Everybody knows that when the senate and deputies meet to elect a new president of the republic for seven years, M. Loubet will not be a candidate. He is tired of office, is growing old—he was 67 on December 31 last—and is determined to spend the rest of his days in unofficial peace. Who, then, will be elected? M. Fallieres, the president of the senate, may be looked upon as first favorite, partly by reason of his office, and partly because he is known to be M. FALLERIES. (President of French Senate Who May Succeed Loubet.) sound; known too, not to be too ambitious, and because he is distinctively decorative. M. Fallieres' election—and this is a great point in his favor—would not be too displeasing to the reactionary party. He is a large land owner and fond of entertaining members of the older nobility of France. Mme. Fallieres is also very popular, and the wife of a new president is not unnaturally of the first importance. Next in favor to M. Fallieres comes M. Leon Bourgeios. He has been president of the chamber of deputies, premier, and was a member of M. Loubet's cabinet in 1892. M. Bourgeois is 54, and for a man who is comparatively young his years of office of one kind or another make a surprising total. The main thing against M. Leon Bourgeois' chances of success is that he is a widower. But it has been rumored that he intends marrying again. M. Doumer, the president of the chamber and former governor of Indo-China, ranks third in the list of probable presidents. He has been minister of finance and minister of the interior, and has a charming personality. But he is perhaps too active and pushing a man for the position, and his political opinions—he is a radical republican—are rather too clearly defined for those of a would-be president, who must, above all things, be politically neutral. In the outsiders' class. M. Berteaux has lost ground by his sensational resignation from his post at the war office. He is a genial man and a rich one, and is very popular among his fellow deputies, but the senators are said to distrust him. M. Paul Deschanel had a very strong chance indeed in 1899. Now he has no chance whatever. He has simply dropped out of the running and nobody, not even M. Deschanel himself, knows exactly why this has happened. M. Combes' chances are extremely poor. Lastly, one must not overlook M. Jean Dupuy, whose influence as the proprietor of "Le Petit Parisien" is widespread, and who is known to have been canvassing. PORTRAIT OF HANDEL. Medallion of Famous Musical Composer Recently Discovered in a British Museum. London.—The above medallion portrait of Handel, the famous musical composer, was discovered recently in Sir John Soane's museum. Lincoln's Inn Fields, London. It had been hanging in an ante-room for years, but had never attracted attention. It is especially interesting because it is evident GEORGE FREDERICK MANDEL. NEWLY DISCOVERED PORTRAIT OF HANDEL. ly true to life, the powdered wig and the evidences of pose being absent. The sculptor, George J. Frampton, R.A., examined the medallion and said he was confident that it was taken from life, and believes it to be the model for a monument. Certain details caused him to believe it to be the work of the Sculptor Roubillac. The curator of the museum reports that he can find no record of how the portrait came into Soane's possession. The portrait first appeared in print in the London Musical Times during the last month. Her Grief Fatal Ordered to write a composition on fatal love, a schoolgirl at Versallies, who had just lost her mother, was seized with syncope and died. NORTHWEST PASSAGE DISCOVERED BY CAPT. AMUNDSEN. Young Norwegian Explorer Acquires Sudden Fame — Proves Route for Which Columbus Searched When He Reached America. New York.—Capt. Amundsen is exceedingly modest about his trip through the northwest passage. An observation station was established by Capt. Amundsen at King William's land, latitude 69 degrees and 36 minutes north and 90 degrees west. Capt. Amundsen declares his belief, based on the two years' of observation by him, that the north magnetic pole is within 90 minutes of that point. The observations have been taken day and night for a period of three years, and in the opinion of the explorer the actual position of the magnetic pole will be determined as soon as his observations can be figured out. Evidently the change from the position marked by Ross has been very slight. Capt. Amundsen, with his crew of seven men, sailed from Christiana June 15, 1903. The route sailed was from Christiana to Baffin bay and then through Lancaster sound, Barrow strait, Peel sound, James Ross strait, Rae strait; Simpson's strait, Dease strait, Coronation gulf and Dolphin and Union straits to King point, where the explorers obtained communication with the winter-bound fleet of whalers from San Francisco. The passage from King William's land and Victoria land, says Capt. Amundsea, is very shallow and very narrow. There are more than 100 islands there and at times the sounding was as shallow as three fathoms. These islands were seen and mentioned by Rea and Capt. Amundsen says it is now definitely proved that they are land. Capt. Amundsen is a Norwegian seaman, only 32 years old. His exredi- A. B. CAPT. ROAUD AMUNDSEN. (Norwegian Explorer Who Discovered the Northwest Passage) tion was fitted out with financial assistance from King Oscar, some influential men of Norway and Sweden and the Royal Geographical society of London. The coldest weather he experienced was in March, 1904, when the mercury registered 70 degrees below zero. The existence of a northwest passage was discovered long ago. Earlier explorers succeeded in traversing it. But to do this they had to leave behind the vessels on which they had entered the Arctic ocean, walk some distance over the ice and get aboard vessels which had come from the opposite direction. Capt. Amundsen won the distinction of being the first man in the history of the world to navigate the Arctic region from Davis strait to Behring strait in one and the same vessel. He has realized the dream of ages. When Columbus sailed from Spain in 1492 it was with the aim of finding toward the west a shorter and safer route to India than the one around the Cape of Good Hope. He thought when he reached America, that he had accomplished his object. Years passed before it became known that what he had found was not a new route to the east, but a new world. Efforts then began to find northeast and northwest passages from Europe to Asia. Adoll Erlk Nordenskjold, a Russian, completed the northwest passage in 1879. The first great advance in the exploration of the northwest passage was made by John Davis, who discovered the strait named for him in 1585. Henrik Hudson followed him in 1607, and in 1616 Baffin reached latitude 77 degrees 45 minutes, a record that stood unequaled for 236 years. There was a great revival of Arctic exploration in the early part of the nineteenth century. Sir John Franklin was sent by the British government with two ships and 129 men expressly to make the northwest passage. Nothing was heard of the party from 1846 to 1854, when it was learned that it had perished. Numerous expeditions were sent out for its relief, among them that of Robert McClure, who passed through Behring strait in 1850 and went eastward as far as Melville Island. Here it was necessary to abandon the ship. In the spring of 1854 McClure and his crew were met and rescued by McClintock's party, which had come up from the east, and taken back to England. McClure was thus the first to make the northwest passage. For his achievement he was knighted by the British government, promoted to a captaincy in the navy and highly honored by scientific societies. Blue Eyes Good. Color-blindness is very rarely found in persons with blue eyes. JAPAN'S NEW AMBASSADOR. Viscount Aoki to Represent Mikado in United States—Has Had a Distinguished Career. Washington.—Viscount Siuzo Aoki who has been appointed Japanese ambassador to this country, is a member of the privy council and of the first class of the Order of the Rising Sun, the highest order in Japan. He stands in the first rank of Japanese diplomacy, far outranking Mr. Takahira and even Baron Hiyashi, the present Japanese minister to London. He has occupied a prominent place in the Japanese foreign office and was a delegate [Painting of a man with a long beard and a mustache, wearing a suit and a hat.] VISCOUNT SINZO AOKI. (New Japanese Ambassador to the United States) representing his country at The Hague conference. Viscount Aoki comes as the first ambassador from Japan to the United States after a distinguished career in the diplomatic service, from which he retired about six years ago, when he was called by the emperor to be one of the privy councillors, the highest honor that can be hoped for by the nobility. When yet a young man the new ambassador went to Germany as a student and received there trailing in the large universities. Twice he was returned there as minister. Naturally, German is the language with which he is most familiar, but he speaks English readily. It is expected that the viscount, accompanied by the viscountess, who is of German birth, the viscount having met and married her while serving his country in Germany, will come to this country without delay. It is believed here that the Japanese government will purchase an embassy building more conveniently located than is the present legation. Viscount Aoki is about 60 years old and is considered a man of great ability. Before entering the privy council he was twice minister of foreign affairs and Mr. Takabira, whom he succeeds here, served under him as vice minister. POSTMAN'S STONE PALACE Building Which M. Cheval Has Erected with Odd-Shaped Stones in France. New York. After 26 years of unaided work M. Cheval, the postman of Hauterive, in the department of Drome, France, has completed his ideal palace, of which a picture is here printed. M. Cheval was led to start the building by tripping over an odd shaped stone. He carried it home and the next day found another. Then he began a systematic hunt for what he THE STONE PALACE (Queer House Built in France by a Post- man) calls nature sculptures, with the idea of using them in a building The palace is about 85 feet long, 45 feet wide at one end and 33 at the other. In the center is a gallery with a catacomb at either end. These catacombs shelter all sorts of strange stone animals and figures. For a Barbary tower, which includes a grotto of the Blessed Virgin, the postman-architect spent seven years in hunting the stones and putting them in place. One face of the building shows an Arab mosque, a Hindoo temple, a Swiss chalet, a medieval castle and two other buildings in its 85-foot stretch. Stones formed by nature in the likeness of animals form the south front, where, also, there is a collection of flins. Altogether M. Cheval says he has spent $1,000 on his hobby. - Moving Pictures in Science. 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W. OTHERS SELL FOR $7.25. Richard L. Baltimore, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW OFFICE: 310 4% Street, S. W. Washington, D. IS A LEARNED HINDU HON. P. RAMANATHAN, K. C., TO LECTURE IN AMERICA. Is Solicitor General of Ceylon, India, and Regarded as One of Wise Men of the East—Will Expound the Bible. Washington.—The other day one of the most eminent and interesting foreigners who ever arrived in this country, came to Washington as the invited guest of Mr. Albert S. Dullin, reagent of the Vedanta university. This insignified personage is none other than the Hon. P Ramanathan, K. C. C. M. G. solicitor general of Ceylon, India—a great Jana Yogi, or sage, as reputed to be one of the "Wise Men of the East." Mr. Ramanathan has other marks of distinction besides being knighted by Queen Victoria, solicitor general and Jana Yogi. He is considered to be the most learned philosopher and master of the English language in India. His works on interprudence are considered the best legal collection ever compiled by a Hindu scholar. His commentaries on religion and philosophy are volume-one the most celebrated of which, in his wonderful works entitled, "An Eastern Exposition of the Gospels of Jesus" ( unlike many orientals who have visited England and America for the purpose of proselytizing Brahmanism and Buddhism, Mr. Ramanathan sits in our own Bible the essence of all religion and philosophy, and expands his marvelous spiritual teachings as only a Jana Yogi can. The light he has thrown upon the gospels of St. Matthew and St. John stands out in brilliant and luminous contrast with the exposition of these gospels as presented by our Christian theologians either ancient or modern. While in England, Mr. Ramanathan was called to the English bar honoris causa—a concession which has been granted only to the prince of Wales and to Mr. Benjamin, the great American lawyer. Mr. Ramanathan comes from what has long been the chief Hindu family, both in wealth and position, of the island of Ceylon, India. He comes to this country by the invitation of Myron H. Phelps, Albert S. THE MASTER OF THE MUSIC JANATHAN S ar Wro Wd America) Dunn and many other well-known educators distinguished for their learning and spiritual knowledge. He will be the guest of Mr. Dulin at the Vedanta university in Washington, where he will have the opportunity of expounding on Vedanta and Yoga philosophy before the literary, scientific and philosophical audiences who meet him. He will meet Dr. Roosevelt, the justices of the Court and other eminent people, the official, secular and religious where he will translate from Sanskrit and Tamil into English the celebrated Hindu epics. In the Maha-Dharata" and Tirthaviva" These two epicles are so well as the most marvelous collections of these wonderful spiritual people. Mr. Ramanathan's visit has greatly intensified that he will not only de- tectures while here, but is of special significance, when known that he comes to join hand with Albert S. Dullin, the found- er of International Vedanta, in a new educational system which will make for a higher and international civilization be believed by those who are familiar with the purpose that has called for Hindu sage to Amer- ica; that an educational sys- tem is involved by these gentlemen the water which will contain all that is good in our present needs, but reinforced and enlarge the learning and wisdom of the order. He Sat on It On a bitter, cold morning an old man got into a ariage on the Great Western railway. The guard, who was of a humble nature, offered the old man a hot water in which he accepted gratefully at the end of the journey the graveyard of the old man if he had found the man comforting. he said, "but I should have like a letter for my feet." that had been sitting on the foot of the river for nearly 30 miles. In Old London. "Knows they don't use the orfina transmitter on the London telephone." "They talk right into the fog and take their chances."—Cleveland Plain Dear. PAYNE RETAINS LEADERSHIP New York Congressman Popular with Younger Element of House—Is a Great Student of Finance. Washington.—For weeks before the opening of congress rumor piled on rumor that Mr. Sereno E. Payne, of New York, would be deposed from his place of Republican leader in the House of representatives at the present session. The deposing, however, did not take place for he was reappointed chairman of the ways and means committee of the house by Speaker Can- M. H. SERENO E. PAYNE (New York Congressman Leader of Republican Party in the House) son. This office carries with it the recognized leadership of the party. Apparently the great majority of the Republicans of the last congress were thoroughly satisfied with the chieftainship of the veteran from New York. Mr. Payne has the grace of good nature, but there is no marked evidence that he ever permitted his good nature to reach the point of yielding party advantage to the opposition on the floor of the house. On several notable occasions last winter he came off rath er better than his adversary in the matter of honors when he met the Democracy's leader, John Sharp Williams, in debate. The personal popularity of Mr. Payne with the younger Republican members of the house has invariably almed him in his ambitions. He is 62 years old but is as vigorous mentally as the youngest of his colleagues, and on occasion, when aroused, he is capable of powerful and effective eloquence. Mr. Payne, it is said, is the best student of finance in the house. He has written much upon financial subjects and a series of articles which appeared not long ago from his pen on the general subject of Wall street transactions marked him not only a student of finance but as one who understood to the smallest detail matters pertaining to investments of all kinds and to the manipulations of the market for purposes of gain. His articles were frank and made him some enemies in the stock market world. FLAGS CF PEACE. Emblems of Each Country with White Border Chosen to Typify the Cause. Philadelphia.—The emblem of peace which has been adopted by the great powers of the world in their endeavor to ameliorate the horrors of war strange to say, had its birth in the same city where the first American flag was made. It was on October 12, 1891, the three hundred and ninety ninth anniversary of the discovery of America, that a committee of 400 representatives of peace advocates from Pesce Unto All Nations the different nations of the world meet at Philadelphia to plan the first peace congress ever held. Here, where the star spangled banner was made by the hands of Betsy Ross, and in the same room where the declaration of independence was signed, the world's sign of peace had its origin. During this conference it was suggested that a banner should be chosen to typify the cause, and to wave as a universal peace flag over the international court of arbitration during its sessions in the peace palace at The Hague. The design that was accepted and since has been adopted, was the flag of each nation combined with a white border, which expresses individuality as well as unity, and could be readily adopted by each country. The two largest and most handsome of these flags have been made, one American and the other British, with staffs surmounted with doves, were presented to Andrew Carnegie in honor of his gift of a large sum toward the building of the peace cathedral At The Hague. Mr. Carnegie afterward presented the flags to The Hague where they were afterward adopted at the international peace flag of all nations. These two magnificent flags are made of the finest banner silk, trimmed with heavy silk fringe and measure 6x8 feet. The stars are silk embroidered, and all those who sewed and worked upon them represented as many nations as it was possible to bring together. CUPID LIKES VETS.' LITTLE GOD WORKS HAVOC IN SOLDIERS' HOME. Enough Courtships There to Keep Up Already Established Married Record Among Aged Defenders of the Nation. Indianapolis, Ind. - Cupid in his most alluring garb is at work among the veterans in the State soldiers' home at Lafayette. In the last year seven or eight marriages have taken place at the home, and it is said there are enough courtships in progress to promise many more matrimonial alliances next year. "It looks as if we'll have to find a way to head off the little god," declared R. M. Smock, commandant of the home, at G. A. R. headquarters. The total population of the home is 1,003. Of this number 495 were women—thewives or widows of soldiers. The commandant says the mortality rate at the home seems to be increasing. Included in the population are seven or eight Spanish-American war veterans, mostly young men. Said the commandant: "The percent of deaths is very much greater among the Spanish war soldiers than among the veterans of the civil war. The experience in tropical countries in which many of them had to serve seems to have lowered their vitality, and, besides, the boys who went out in the Spanish-American war were not nearly so well able to stand hardship as those who went out in 1862." Commandant Smock spoke of many old couples in the home who seem perfectly happy. They have little work to do and are furnished with plenty of clothing and food. The commandant is inclined to encourage matrimony at the home. He says that among all the marriages that have taken place there since he took control only one has resulted unhappily. After their marriage the mismated pair left the institution. The husband has returned, however, and has sued his wife for divorce. The husband was formerly a member of the Indianapolis police force. MONARCHS LOSE PRESENTS Gifts Shah Was to Have Sent Them Now. Repose in Pawnshop—All Won't Take Them Back. Vienna.—President Roosevelt, the kaiser and a king or two have been robbed of the Christmas presents which the shah of Persia intended to give them. Each potentate was to have a diamond studded miniature portrait of himself, and All-Bagair, a Persian jeweler in this city, was commissioned to do the work in true oriental style. All had finished the portraits of Mr. Roosevelt, Emperor Francis Joseph and Kaiser Wilhelm, when he was obliged to go to Paris for more diamonds, and turned the finished portraits over to another Persian, Machmed Baga, for safe keeping. When All returned he found a nice little letter awaiting him, but no Baga. The missive contained a fine assortment of oriental greetings, wishes and kotows—and a pawn ticket. Machmed, it seems, pawned the shah's portraits the day he received them and immediately set out for Italy. He was subsequently arrested in Florence, but had only a few hundred francs in his possession. 'The shah has refused to take the portraits out of pawn, and All declares it would ruin him to do so. BOBTAIL STEERS AND COWS Tails of Range Cattle Cut Off to Make Ropes—Hogs Robbed of Their Ears. Redding, Cal.-W. B. Elam, an extensive stock raiser of Tehama county, came to Red Bluff and complained to the sheriff that parties unknown to him were cutting the tails off the stock on his ranges. He thinks there must be as many as 100 bobtailled steers and cows on the range about Hunter's station. He says the mutilation is done by thieves, who want the hair to use in the manufacture of hair ropes, Mr. Elam claims that the men who rob the cattle of their tails slip up behind them while they are lying down, and with a sharp knife do the work quickly. Ross McRaye, of Payne's creek, also in Tehama county, went to Red aluff and swore to a complaint charging that a neighbor had stolen 17 hogs from him. Later 16 of the hogs turned up at the home place, but all of them had been clipped clean of ears. These two complaints. coming so closely together, are a novelty in criminal proceedings in northern California. Writes 4.917 Words in Hour. Ray T. Vanetlisch, Colorado service editor of the Paulo Chieftain, broke the world's typewriting record for both the 30-minute and one-hour tests, taking 2,600 words during the first 30 minutes and finishing the hour with 4,917 words. The dictation was received over the long-distance telephone from Denver, a distance of 120 miles. The previous hour record, 3,830 words, direct dictation, was made by Paul Munter at Madison Square garden, New York, November 4, 1905. Sun Will Be Cold Sir Oliver Lodge, the great scientist, declares that one of the recent sun spots observed in the solar eclipse was so large that the earth could be dropped into the cavity with a clear space of 1,000 miles all around it. The sun shrinks very slowly. adds Sir Oliver, and Lord Kevin has calculated that in 20,000,000 years it would be incapable of warming the earth. Bays Tried for Bottleness of Buffer- ering Infants and in Asylums . in Cases of Manis. London. — Interesting experiments with blue light as an agent for producing analgesia, or insensibility to pain, the discovery of Prof. Redard, have been carried out by Dr. Harvey Hillard, anaesthetist to the Royal Dental hospital of London. In an article in the Medical Times and Hospital, Dr. Hillard states that he found that a blue light had on himself a most distinctly calming influence, a desire to close the eyes and sleep is experienced, and, after some minutes, sensibility to pain is lessened. For instance, the difference between a light pressure made with the tip of the little finger and a needle could not easily be detected, and surgical needles could be pushed into the face, lips, gums or arms and blood drawn thereby without actual pain being felt unless a still deeper pressure were exerted. "I believe that the presence of a blue lamp suitably placed might give satisfactory results in the treatment of insomnia, owing to its calming influence. I have tried it with some benefit in one case, and similarly in restlessness of infants suffering from a mild illness, and in asylum in case of mania it is conceivable that blue light rays might be of value. This view is supported by the fact that red lights have been found to have a beneficial effect upon smallpox, as it is inimical to the vitality of the germs of that disease." Dr. Hillard gives instances of the utility of the blue rays in the case of the extraction of teeth. One man said under its influence he felt no pain when the molar was extracted, and returned to have two others removed by the same agency. Wife of Man Who Becomes Insane Saves Property by Her Exertions -Complimented by Judge. Knightstown, Ind.-The final settlement in the Henry circuit court of the estate of George Shewmaker reveals the story of how a plucky little woman made a brave fight to save the farm, support two children and maintain the family respectability after she had been deprived of a husband's help when he was sent to the insane hospital. A few years ago, when Rufus Shewmaker was murdered by John Thrawley in the northern part of this county, George Shewmaker, a brother of the murdered man, went insane from brooding over his brother's untimely death. Shortly before he had purchased a farm and when he was committed everyone thought the farm would revert to the original owner. Not so, however, for the brave little wife set her heroically to work, met all the notes as they fell due, paid the taxes regularly and the court has just authorized the administrator of the estate to turn the farm over to her. All the while Mrs. Shewmaker worked the farm herself, marketed the crops and did all the farm work without male assistance and at the same time she sent her children to school. When Judge Morris issued his order he publicly complimented the little woman for the brave fight she had made and declared that it was more than many men could have done. WHO OWNS THESE TEETH? That Is Mystery That Is Agitating Ypelanti, Mich., Mail Carriers Who Get Queer Package. Ypsilanti, Mich.-There is a new version of the Cinderella story which is more up to date than the original which has done duty through several generations. According to the new one the modern prince is going about Ypsilanti inspecting the mouths of would-be princesses to see whom a wandering set of upper teeth may possibly fit. Recently when the post office carriers made their collections from the city mail boxes one of them discovered a set of false teeth in one of the boxes. The teeth were not wrapped up or labeled as to their destination nor was postage prepaid. So that the authorities have no idea as to their ultimate destination. Just how they came there is also a mystery and whether some night wanderer tried to swallow the mail box and got too big a mouthful, or whether the teeth were destined as a gift for some member of the force, is not known. The teeth will be kept a week and then returned to the dead letter office as unmailed matter. LEFT. FORTUNE BY A "VAG." Denver Sheriff Befriended Stranger, Who Wills Him $32,000 at His Death. Denver, Col.—Felix O'Neill, formerly sheriff of Denver county, has just received $2,000 by the will of a man named Garrity, who was serving a sentence for vagrancy when O'Neill, then a detective, became interested and helped him upon his feet. Garrity told the officer that he had come west to make his fortune and was penniless, and O'Neill, with a kindly heart, took the man to his home after he had left jail, fed and clothed him and gave him a start. The old man soon left Denver, but often returned and O'Neill never had a truer friend. Uncle Sam's Loose Change. All to the money in the world now amounts to $1,250,000,000, of which $6,000,000,000 is in gold and more than $3,000,000,000 is in silver. Of the gold nearly one-fourth and of the silver more than one-fifth is held by the United States, the amount in both cases being more than that held by any other nation. --- CUPID IN A TRUST. IOWA PASTORS IN PACT REGARDING MARRIAGES. Ministers Believe Divorce Is a Necessity and Would Control Weddings and Thus Cut Rate—New Law Is Advocated. Des Moines, Ia.—To form a trust for the purpose of controlling matrimonial ventures is the latest movement on the part of Des Moines ministers. The plans were discussed at a regular weekly meeting of the Ministerial association, and if they are carried out Des Moines will no longer be the Gretna Green for lovers who have not for months calmly reflected over the logic of matrimony. After a liberal discussion the ministers came to the final judgment that divorce is now a necessity, because of the improper matrimonial ties, and they propose to cede the social evil by guarding the divorce into the matrimonial fields by the strongest safeguards. The agitation was started by Rev. Orian W. Fier pastor of Grace Methodist Episcopal church, who declared that he is firm in the belief that no man should put asunder those whom God hath joined together, but he expressed the firm belief that God has little to do with many of the modern weddings. He claimed to have had an interview with Judge William H. McHenry, of the equity court here, in which he learned that fully two-thirds of the divorces were granted in cases where love, probably had played a very small part in the marriage. He stated that he believed one of the greatest evils is because men and women plunge into marriage without the proper preparation. Te ministers took up the discussion in a lively manner and practically entered into an agreement that ministers will not in the future marry so indiscriminately. The preachers believe that where a divorce is wanted there should be arranged a schedule of years according to the offense of the guilty-party in which he or she must remain single. It has also been agreed that the pastors will demand to know the past history of the participants, their financial condition and their past ventures, if any. It is expected that at the next meeting of the association rules will be drawn up governing the performance of marriages. The ministers will ask the cooperation of the justices of the peace. it is possible that their present action will result in asking the legislature this winter to pass a law making more stringent requirements for securing a license. LOVE, LIVE ON $3 A WEEK. Young Plumber Takes Bride—Both Are Happy on Small Income—Secret Gets Out. Philadelphia.—If at the lowest possible estimate it cost a mother three dollars a week to board and clothe a growing boy, how can a young man nearly 20 take unto himself a wife and keep her in this sum—without keeping her in want? This might be a difficult problem for some persons, but James Higgins, a 19-year-old plumbers' apprentice, who lives on Stilies street, east of Eighteenth, believes a man can get married and keep a wife in comfort on this munificent sum. Higgins loved 18-year-old Ella Ragan. They recently decided that if two persons were in love, money was of no consequence; they could live on love and kisses. An elopement followed, and they were married. They decided to go to their homes and keep the marriage a secret until such a time as Higgins should blossom out as a full-fledged plumber, or until a time when his long-dreamed-of increase in wages should come true. A friend betrayed them, and now all their friends and acquaintances are asking them "if it is true." CUT SOLDIERS' BURIAL CASH Bodies of Men Killed in United States Will Not Be Sent Home at Government Expense. Washington.—The body of a soldier killed in active service cannot be sent home to his relatives at government expense for burial if he dies in the United States. Moreover, the body must be placed in the coffin issued by the quartermaster general's department. This was the decision of the comptroller of the treasury in the case of Private Albert Laste, Twenty-ninth battery field artillery, who was killed at Fort Riley, Kan., last October. His commanding officer wished to send his body to his relatives for burial and desiring a better coffin than was supplied by the quartermaster's department, which was only allowed to spend $35 for that purpose, he offered to supply the necessary additional funds. Scarcity of American Ships. Out of 4,217 arrivals of all classes of vessels from foreign ports at New York last year the American flag flew over only 760 ships. According to figures given out at the barge office recently 478 of the 760 vessels were steam powered, and there were five ships, 25 barks, six brigs and 246 schooners among the sailing vessels. In this time there were 2,844 steamships under foreign flags entered at the customs house, of which 1,355 were British and 521 German. Boy Uses Novel Method to Induce Parents to Take Him Out of Knickerbockers. Chicago.—Municipal ownership and referendum petition advocates have their eyes on the home of N. Banks Cregler, son of a former mayor of Chicago. Ellsworth B. Cregler, the 15-year-old boy of the home, who secured the name of 50 experienced fathers and mothers to a petition asking his parents to take him from knickerbockers and provide long trousers, will probably run for alderman in his ward if his unique method of carrying his point is successful. Ellsworth is a student of the Lake View high school, where he says he is ridiculed because he still wears short trousers, although he is five feet five and one-half inches tall. He tried to induce his mother and father to secure long trousers for him, but to no avail. They said he had to wait eight months more, until his sixteenth birthday. Rather than continue a sufferer in the Fauntleroy bloomers, he circulated the following petition among the tenants of the Nordica building at 738 Fullerton avenue, where the Cregler family lives: "To Mrs. N. B. Cregier: We, the undersigned, do most earnestly advise and request the application of long pants to Ellsworth B. Cregier as a public necessity, he being in his sixteenth year (or nearly so) and five feet five and one-half inches in height by measurement, and to this end we affix our signature." When everybody in the building had signed young Cregier went outside to other friends. He soon got 50 names. The petition was presented and the long trousers obtained. EARTH TO RESEMBLE MARS Flammarion Believes Martians Have Reached Stage of Development Undreamt Of. Paris.—Camille Flammarion, the famous author and astronomer, in an interview in one, of the Paris papers, draws an extremely attractive picture of life in Mars. After pointing out that no one can predict what weather Paris will have next week, while it is known to an utmost certainty what kind of weather Mars will have a fortnight in advance, Flammarion goes on to say that there are many advantages in favor of the Martians. First of all, he says, it would be difficult, for any human species to be less intelligent than ours, seeing, that we do not know how to control ourselves. A second reason is that progress is an absolute law which nothing can resist, and as the inhabitants of Mars are older than we are, they may represent what we shall be in several millions of years. A third circumstance in their favor is that they are in a better position than we are to free themselves from the heaviness of matter. Martians weigh less and their years are twice as long as those on earth. Finally, climatic conditions on Mars appear to be much more agreeable. Flammarion declares that the hypothesis that Mars is inhabited by an intellectual race, much superior to our own, is growing stronger every year as astronomical observations become more and more precise. Halifax, N. S.—Prof. Alexander Graham Bell thinks he is a step nearer the attainment of his ambition to perfect a flying machine based on the tetrahedral kite principle. He has been experimenting in this direction for several years on his estate of Belnn Bhreagh, Cape Breton. Recently he succeeded in getting his latest designed kite, which he has named "Frost King" to lift Neill McDearnid, weighing 165 pounds, to a height of 30 feet, and support him there as steadily as if glued to the sky. This kite is named in honor of Walter Archer Frost, of Keenan, WIs., who recently, was married to Miss Susan Winlfred McCurdy, Mr. Bell's private secretary. The kite, which is constructed of 1,300 tetrahedral cells having a total area of 752 square feet of silk, making a supporting surface of 440 square feet, carried aloft not only its own weight of 61 pounds, but also a load comprising flying lines, dangling ropes and a rope ladder, making 62 pounds more, together with McDearmid, a man of 165 pounds, a total altogether of 288 pounds. Imports in 1805. The total appraised value of merchandise handled by Appraiser Whitehead of the United States customs office at New York last year was $705,011,497, an increase of $72,500,000 over 1904, according to a statement. The chief lines of foreign merchandise and their appraised values were: Sugar $71,000,000; wool and woolen goods, $64,000,000; coffee and cocoa, $60,000,000; precious stones and pearls, $37,000,000; eigars and tobacco, $15,000,000; wines and liquors, $11,000,000 and 1,054 automobiles, valued at $4,000,000. Eccentric. That's All. Mrs. Burke-Roche's father says he will disinherit her if she doesn't pay him more respect and live within her allowance of $60,000 a year. He is an old man now, and the lady will probably regard his closeness as one of the eccentricities of advanced age. Old Dixie -RYE WHISKEY. -reme -quality at the price. 1.25 full Qt. $5 gal. ONLY AT Christian Xander's Quality House. 909 7th st.----'Phone M. 274. Absolute Reliability Is an essential feature of our stock. No matter what you buy here, from a cheap kitchen chair to an expensive parlor suite, you will get absolute satisfaction with every purchase. Our long experience in the furniture business enables us to buy with good judgment, and we make it a point to handle only such goods as we can safely guarantee. We have a superb stock of things that will please you, for they are the prettiest patterns, and the newest styles that the factories have produced. We invite you to open an account with us whenever you wish, and arrange the terms of payment to suit your convenience. All our prices are marked in plain figures and we make no extra charge for credit. PETER GROGAN. 817-819 821 823 Seventh St. Williams Prussian Syrup OF TAR. WILDiCHERRY &c. The most certain and speedy remedy known for Cought, Colds, and Consumption. And all Pulmonary Complaints. For Sale by E. S. WILLIAMS & CO. Masonic Temple. Cor. F and 9th Ttreets. CITY TO OWN DEER HARTFORD, CONN., BUYS HERD WITH LAND. Bixteen of the Animals on Preserve Are Nearly All Full Grown—Bucks, in Bad Temper, Fight Among Each Other. Hartford, Conn.—It is expected that the city of Hartford will soon number among its assets the herd of 16 deer now on the Colt estate, as it is thought that they will go with the property and continue to ornament the grounds, where deer have been for 30 years or more. The deer, now in their preserve on the Colt property, are all practically full grown, as the youngest ones are over a year old. They are now wearing their winter suits, a trifle darker in color than the leaves that strew the ground in their little park, and they all seem as contented as if they were assured that a future of prosperity awaited them. Things do not run smoothly in deer-dom, however, for the bucks are in bad temper and have been for a month or two, a characteristic of the male during the rutting season. They fight one another, and resent attention on the part of humans for matter. Within a few days one of the men on the grounds found two of the bucks lying on the grass, each with his horns hopelessly interlocked in the other's, while one, in addition, had caught his fore legs in the other's antlers, so that movement on his part was out of the question. Assistance was secured and the two animals were finally disentangled. They were exhausted and lay quietly on the ground for some little time after they had been released. Whatever their difference had been, they had forgotten it by the time they were able to walk about again. Had they been wild deer they would have starved to death where they lay. No one now on the Colt estate can remember the time when the deer were brought there, though it is thought that they were secured by or given to Mrs. Colt after the death of her husband. The herd is now somewhere near high water mark, as for many years there were only seven or eight of the animals. While they are more numerous now, they are snowing the effects of in and in breeding, for, it is said, they do not average as large as their ancestors were 20 years ago. Most of them die natural deaths, though there have been some notable exceptions to the rule. One, said to be the finest buck ever on the grounds, was shot 12 or 13 years ago because he had become so ugly in disposition that his presence was dangerous to his fellows as well as to human visitors. He was an animated breach of the peace, and Mrs. Colt was forced to have him killed. JAMES F. BUNDY AND GEORGE F. COLLINS, ATTORNEYS. In the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia. Howard Broadus, Complainant, vs. Georgiana Broadus and Alphonso Waters, Defendants. No. 24903. Equity Docket No. 55. The object of this suit is to obtain an absolute divorce on the grounds of adultery. On bition of the complainant, it is this 20th day of November, A. D. 1905, ordered that the defendant Alphonso Waters cause his appearance to be entered herein on or before the fortieth day, exclusive of Sundays and legal holidays, occurring after the day of the first publication of this order; said order to be published in the Law Reporter and The Bee once a week for three weeks, otherwise the cause will be proceeded with as in case of default. By the Court, Thos. H. Anderson, Justice. True Copy. Test: John R. Young, Clerk. By Wms. F. Lemon, Asst. Clerk. W. C. MARTIN, ATTORNEY. SUPREME COURT OF THE DIS TRICT OF COLUMBIA, Holding a Probate Court. No. 13,285 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 Testamentary on the estate of Robert H. Daggs, 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 12th day of December, A. D. 1906; otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 15th day of December, 1905. Wm. J. Howard, 100 Massachusetts avenue, N. W. Attest: W. C. Taylor, Deputy Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. A beautiful front room, furnished on unfurnished. 2008 Third street, N. W. Linden Flats No. 9 CHASE ROYS, SOLICITOR. In the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia. Daisy E. Belt vs. King Wilson Belt Equity No. 22,893. Doc. No. 51. The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the bond of marriage On motion of the petitioner, the per attorney of record, it is this 19th day of December, 1905 ordered that the defendant, Kung Wilson Bell, cause his appearance to be entered herein on or before the fortneth day, expiry of Sundays and legal holidays, occurring after the day of the first publication of this order, said order to be published in The Bee once a week for three weeks. Otherwise the cause will be proceeded with as in the case of default. By order of the Court, Thos. H. Anderson, Justice. True copy Test: John R. Young, Clerk By Wm. F. Lemon, Asst. Clerk FORD'S HAIR POMADE Formerly known as "OZONIZED OX MARROW" 80 KINKY or CURLY HAIB that it can be put up in any style desired consistent with its length. Ford's Hair Pomade was formerly known as "OZONIZED OX MARROW" and is the only use preparation known to us that makes kinky or curly hair straight as shown above. It is also used to make hair harsh, kinky or curly hair soft, pliable and easy to comb. These results must be obtained from our treatment; to 3 or 4 bottles of Ford's Hair Pomade ("OZONIZED OX MARROW") removes and prevents dandruff, relieves itching, integrates the scalp, makes it grow and, by nourishing the roots, gives it now life and virgin. Being elegantly performed and harmless, it is a toilet necessity for adults, gentlemen and children. Ford's Hair Pomade has been made and sold consistently since about 1850, and label "OZONIZED OX MARROW" was registered in the United States in 1850. It has been a long period of time there has never been returned from the hundreds of thousands we have sold. Ford's Hair Pomade remains sweet and effective, no matter how long you make the hair STRAIGHT, SOFT, and PLIABLE. Beware of imitations. Remember that Ford's, Hair Pomade ("OZONIZED OX MARROW") is put up only in 80 c.c. size, and is made only by the genuine has the signature, Charles Ford Press, on each package. Refuse all others. Full directions with every bottle. Price only 80 c.c. for three bottles or 40 c.c. for six bottles. Gist or dealer can not supply you he can procure it from his jobber or wholesale dealer or send us 80 c.c. for one bottle postpaid, or 80 c.c. for three bottles or 40 c.c. for six bottles. Charges to all points in U.S.A. When ordering send postal or express money order, and add mention plainly so. The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co. (None gensing without my signature) Charlie Ford Park 78 Wabash Ave., Chicago, HI. Agents wanted everywhere. OFFICE OF E.VOIGHT, MANUFACTURING JEWELER, 725 Seventh Street. N.W., between Seventh Street, N. W., between G and H Streets, Now that we are on the threshold of another Christmas, is it not about time to make up your mind to buy for your loved ones? Some people wait until the last minute to buy their Christmas things. A bad plan. Not but that we can satisfy you, or rather that you can satisfy yourself here at any time. But 'tis better to come before the rush. The selection is easier and then the prices are no greater now. Jewelry of tasteful design is here in abundance. My Christmas line this year embraces Diamond Rings, Diamond Brooches, Scarf Pins, Cuff Buttons, Ladies' Watch Chains, Necklaces, Pendants, Link Bracelets, Gold, and Silver Watches, Fobs, Studs, Fountain Pens, Desk Sets, Collar Buttons, Desk Clocks, Shaving Sets, Mirrors, J. Military Brushes, Hair Brushes, Clothes Brushes, Hat Brushes, Mirrors, Comb, Brush and Mirror Sets, Ink Bottles, Powder Puffs and Cases, Jewel Cases, etc. CUT GLASS Is always appropriate at the Christmas season. There is something in its glitter and beauty and brightness which makes it appeal to those of refined tastes. There is a vast difference in Cut Glass qualities and patterns. I am showing only the kind you will be wise in buying. The right value is in each piece for the money you pay for it. The largest assortment in the city of High Grade Rosaries in Solid Gold, Solid Silver, Pearl, Amethyst, Crystal, Garntt, Emerald, Jade, Opal, Sapphirc, Turquoise, Jasper, etc. Religious Medals in Gold and Silver Immaculate Conception, St. Benedict, Infant of Prague, St. Joseph, St. Anthony, St. Aloysius, etc. Solid Gold Sacred Heart Medals'in great variety. 'SILVER.' Tea Sets, Coffee Sets, Water Sets, Chafing Dishes, Pudding Dishes, Soup Tureens, Butter Dishes, Tea Spoons, Table Spoons, Sugar Shells, Fish Sets, Carving Sets, Oyster Forks, Orange Spoons, Sardine Forks, Tomato Servers, Berry Sets, Gravy Ladles, Souvenir Spoons, Chocolate Spoons, Cut Bowls, Etc., Etc. "DEN" DECORATIONS. Imported Metlach and Munich Steins, Brownies, Clocks, Etc. Novelties in Umbellas, Gold, Silver and French Grey. Rich Designs. CLOCKS. Brass Clocks, Porcelain Clocks, Enameled Clocks, Gilt Clocks, Alarm Clocks. Each style will make an appropriate Christmas present. Don't be misled by the "fake" discounts offered you by the Instalment Jewelry Houses. The prices of these places are fully 50 per cent. higher than the legitimate jeweler. They advertise a discount of 25 per cent. and yet with the fake discount offered you their prices are 25 per cent. higher than you would buy the same goods in a legitimate store. Goods laid by for the Holidays. Come now and avoid the rush. American exports to Orient There was a remarkable increase last year in American exports to China and Japan. In ten months the exports to China have been $50,900,000, compared with $20,000,000 in the previous year, and to Japan the total for the same time has jumped from $22,000,000 to $46,500,000. Our Pacific ferrigation to those countries is direct and Europe cannot hope to compete with it in distance and cheapness. BASE BALL HOUSE. 1528 7th street, N. W. The Base Ball House, 1528 7th street, is one of the most popular places of business in the city. There are places that claim to surpass this house for pure whiskey, but the concensus of opinion is among those who have good tastes that the BASE BALL HOUSE under the management of W. J. Donovan PETER H. BURGESS is unequalled. This house is known to have the purest and best whiskies in the market. His excellent selections are made with care. The patron's health is more important than anything else, hence W. J. Donovan makes it a business to purchase the purest and the best wines and liquors the market affords. HIS COLUMBIA CLUB. Whiskey is a household article. The very name tells you that Donovan is the only man who handles COLUMBIA CLUB FINE OLD WHISKEY HOLIDAY J.D. Garrison VIRGINIA WEST 6 the goods. The Old Glory Cigars is something new. He has recently purchased several thousand of these cigars. He had them made especially for the trade. They are cigars that smoke appreciable and are equal to any cigar on the market. Smokers like a good cigar and this you can find at Donovan's. Night Cap The Baseball House. THE COLUMBIA CLUB is especially distilled for this house. It is Donovan's own brand. 1528 Seventh street. N. W. COLUMBIA ICE COMPANY. John E. McGaw, President and General Manager. Joseph T. Peake, Secretary-Treasurer. This ice is made from distilled water drawn from artesian wells. It is from the same water veins that furnish the famous Columbia Springs. Also retail dealers in wood and coal. Corner Fifth and L streets, N. W., Washington, D. C. Telephone Main 272. LA RODRICKER. French Dressmaking, Ladies' Tailoring, Gentlemen's Repair Worni neatly done. Fine Laces Carefully Done. Old garments cleaned so that they look like new. MLLE. R. E. BELL This is another step upward for the race, the opening of such an establishment; therefore we ask those who have race pride to join us in helping this lady to make her business a success. J.C.O'Connor Wines, Whiskeys and Cigars. The best liquors in the city. If you want pure liquors stop at J. D. O'Connor's, 7th and P streets, N. W. It is the place after all. Everybody invited. 7th and P streets, N. W. PROTECTIVE BENEFIT ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Capital Stock Fully Paid In. We insure any person from 3 to 60 years of age if in good health, without regard to sex. many person from 3 to 60 years of age to sex. and accident benefits varying from 20 to 50 years of death benefit fund varying from $7.00 to $10.00. Iation has been and will continue. INSPECTION OF THE INSURANCE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, and RESERVE FUND on hand for the FRED, thus putting it out of our power than LEGITIMATE, SAFE, SOUTH. I can deal with us with the firm assured if you do your part. WANTED AT ONCE! Twenty Good Agents to represent the Protective Benefit Association. STEADY EMPLOYMENT and secure territory. OFFICE: 609 F STREET, N. W. (First day or Wednesday between 10 and 12 o'clock P. M. AND OFFICERS FOR THE FIRST CVS, president, 1910 Vermont avenue, N. W. Vice-president, 1245 Hamlin street, Brooklyn, and vice-president, 320 8th street, N. W. Secretary, 609 Estreet, N. W. Treasurer, 1207 Youstreet, N. W. Williams, medical director, 1015 4th street, Manager, 1219 T street, N. W. King, attorney, 609 Estreet, N. W. Thomas, medical director, 1800 L street, N. W. Asst. secretary, Riggs House. Beta Benefit Association is an Insurance Company which pays promptly; one whose terms men of ability, honesty and integrity; in full, and is incorporated and limited district of Columbia; NTS of ability for all sections of the commission to agents. OFFICERS. President; H. nry H. Waring, vice-president and manager; D. Blair, physician, office, 494 Louisiana avenue, N. W., W. treasurer; Dr. Jos. Special Announcement FEED OF THE HOUSE Attention of the public is cordially invited. Wye-Foster Training School For Domestic Service Street N. W. Trained and Reliable Servants Furnished. Best Situations for the highest Wages J. H. Foste A. Lankford Architect And Builder Examiner and estimator. Plans gotten on papers, pencil drawings, or from written or visual description of the country. In the past, shingles overhauled, repaired and built; over Five (500,000) worth of work in Washington, being of every description and character. Specialty of church and hall designs, and the building up of vacant lots in the District having plans gotten out, buildings glad to have you call or write us. No above named lines. We pay sick and accident benefits varying from 75 cents to $1000 per week, and a death benefit fund varying from $7.50 to $12500. This Association has been and will continue to be under the CONSTANT INSPECTION OF THE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, and we are required to keep a certian RESERVE FUND on hand for the PROTECTION OF THE INSURED, thus putting it out of our power to render the Association other than LEGITIMATE, SAFE, SOUND AND RELIABLE. You can deal with us with the firm assurance that we will do whatever promised if you do your part. Twenty Good Agents to represent the PROTECTIVE BENEFIT ASSOCIATION. GOOD PAY STEADY EMPLOYMENT Call early and secure territory. OFFICE: 609 F STREET, N. W. (First room front). Call Monday or Wednesday between 10 and 12 o'clock. Saturday from 1 to 3 o'clock P. M. DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS FOR THE FIRST YEAR Dr. W. Bruce Evans, president, 1910Vermont avenue, N. W. O. T. Taylor, 1st vice-president, 1245Hamlin street, Brookland, D. C. Aaron J. Gaskins, and vice-president, 320 8th street, N. W. L. Melendez King, secretary, 609 Fstreet, N. W. Dr. I. A. Boyd, treasurer, 1207 Youstreet, N. W. Dr. Harry J. Williams, medical director, 1015 4th street, N. W. B. H. Baker, manager, 1219 T street, N. W. L. Melendez King, attorney, 609 Fstreet, N. W. Dr. M. O. Dumas, medical director, 1800 L street, N. W. R. Slocum, asst. secretary, Rigga House- Columbia Benefit Association The Columbia Benefit Association is an Insurance Company for the masses. One which pays promptly; one whose terms are liberal; one whose officers are men of ability, honesty and integrity; one whose capital stock is paid up in full, and is incorporated and licensed under the new law of the District of Columbia; We want AGENTS of ability for all sections of the city; we pay liberal salaries and commission to agents. OFFICERS Wm. J. Howard, president; H. nry H. Waring, vice-president; Edmund Hill, Jr., secretary and manager; D. Blair, physician; Geo. F. Collins, attorney. Main office, 494 Louisiana avenue, N. W., Washington, D. C. Jno. A. Lankford, treasurer; Dr. Jos. A Special Announcement NEED OF THE HOUR The attention of the public is cordially invited to the Browne-Foster Training School For Domestic Science J. A. Lankford, A Architect And Builder Expert builder, examiner and estimator. Plans gotten out at short notice, from rough sketches, pencil drawings, or from written or verbal descriptions, and mailed to any section of the country. In the past thirty-two (32) months we have designed, overhauled, repaired and built over Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) worth of work in Washington, D. C., and vicinity the class of work being of every description and character. We make a specialty of church and hall designs, and arranging loans are also specialize the building up of vacant lots in the District of Columbia. Any one anticipating having plans gotten out, buildings overbauled or repaired, we would be glad to have you call or write us. No charges for advice given in any of the above named lines. Office 6th and La. ave Northwest Residence 1210 V. St. Northwest GERMUIL CTURER OF HARNESS AND TRUNKS. , Satchels, Hor Clothing, etc. and up. Suit Cases, $1.15 and up venue, northwest, Washington . P. GERMUILLER Phone East 462. Established 1850. MANUFACTURER OF HARNESS AND DEALER IN TRUNKS. Saddles, Whips, Satchels, Hor Clothing, etc. Trunks, $2.50 and up. Suit Cases, $1.15 and up. Harness and Trunks Repaired. 641 Louisiana avenue northwest Washington, D. C.