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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-01
Birds Of High Degree to Be Here
Next Week.
The ANNUAL POULTRY EXHIBITION
Center Market Hall Will Contain
Thousands Of Splendid Specimens.
SOME SIP ECIAL FEATU RES

The third annua! poultry show to be held
mere. beginning December Z, at Center
Market Hall, promises to eclipse the two
previous ones. Interest is being taken in
the event all over the country, and birds
winning premiums at Washington are
much thought of by poultry and pigeon
people. Every preparation is being made
for the event. and an army of workmcn
are laboring day and night to complete the
details of the undertaking. Many cannot
realize the amount of labor necessary for
holding a show of this kind, where every
known variety of poultry and pigeons are
to be properly classified and judged ac-
cording 10 their merits.
The poultry interests of this country are
believed by many to be greater than any
other one of the agricultural industries
and the American hen the best paying
institution that farmers have today.
According TO statistics there are $50, 900 :
OO0 chickens, and over 26,OOO.OOO other
fowls in this country. These chickens will
lay this year $3.50, 600 600 eggs the eggs
will be worth S1G5.OOo,O0O. and the poultry
meat sold during the year will bring in a
revenue Of $l25,OOO,OOO, making a total
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-01
White Fantail Pigeon.

Dominique, buff, and silver duckwins Leg
horns, black and white Minorcas; Andalu-
slams and black Spanish. !
Polish class-White- crested black golden,
silver. white, bearded golden, bearded sill
Yer. bearded white and buff-laced
Hamburg clasS-Golden- spangled silver
spangled. golden-pencied; silver-pencled,
white and black Hamburgs; redcaps; silver
and golden Campires.
French class-Houdans, Crcvecoeurs and
La Fleche.
English class-White, silver gray and col
ored Dorkings
Game and game bantam class-Black-
breasted red, brown red. golden duckWiug
silver duckwing, red pyle, white, black and
birchen games; the same varieties for
game bantams; Cornish and white Indian
games. Malays and black Sumatra games
Bantam class other than game-Goldan
and silver Sebrights; white and black rose
comb: booted white, buff, partridge. white
and black Cochins; black-tailed white and
black Japanese and White-crested white
Polish.
Miscellaneous class-Russians silkies
sultans, frizzles and rumpless.
The American class of poultry is consid-
cred TO embody the general purpose breeds
ara is reared in greater numbers than the
others. This classz of poultry is of medium
size. between that of the Asiattcs and the
Mediterraneans. and furnishes splendid table
fowls and good layers. Thea merican class
is generally more largely represented than
any others at the shows, and indicat ions
point to the largest and best display Of this
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-01
Autonomy's Prospects In Cuba.

The Spanish minister has received the
following dispatch from DR.. Congosto, the
Spanish consul at Philadelphia who is now
in Cuba on a special mission:
THE terms in which home rule is con-
coded have produced an effect which can
not be improved upon. commission of
the home rule and reformist parties has
thanked the governor general and assured
him of their adhesion to the institutions
The same was done by the chamber of
commerce and other corporations, who have
telegraphed to Madrid that the sincerity
of the government has raised public spirit
Every one expects immediate good results
in favor of pacification."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-01

Interesting Find mt ..BIue Banks" on
Ohio River.

Archaeologists have made the discovery
that the site of 4 prehistoric town is being
uncovered by the gradual washing away
of the Blue Banks of the Ohio river, near
Portsmouth, about 100 miles from Column
bus. AS evidence of this archaeologists say
the remains of perfect chimneys and
hearths are frequently exposed to view. In
each case there is layer Of stones COW
cred by wood ashes The space covered by
each hearth is seldom more than two feet.
The theory is that the village was aban-
doned by the mound builders ages ago on
account Of some great flood, and that. dur
ing the long term of years that has
elapsed, owing to falling leaves, moisture
and other causes. the fireplaces became COW
cred with a stratum Of soil. Charles Noel
while digging into an old mound near the
river bark unearthed a skeleton, the great
er portion of which crumbled to aust as
soon as exposed. In the teeth, which were
still well preserved. were two pearls about
as large as buckshot and very brii ut. Noel
has the teeth en- exhibition in Columbus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-01
CHRISTENING THE KENTUCKY.
Two Young Ladies' Have Been Invited
to Perform the Ceremony.

Two hOUnfS LHO1eS Have been Invited
to Perform the Ceremony.
Governor Bradley Of Kentucky, who was
recently asked by Secretary Long to select
a young lady TO chTisten the battleship
Kentucky, which will be launched in Janu-
airy. has notified the Navy Department
that he has selected his daughter Christine
for that honorable duty. Miss Bradley is
now at the Washington College in this city
and will be eighteen years of age next
month. Fer mother, who was Miss Mar
garet Duncan. is a cousin of Lieut.. Hugh
Mckee, who fell while storming a citadel
on the coast of Corea. Many of Miss
Bralleys ancestors on her mothers sida
We're soldiers Governor Bradley has been
petitioned by mercantile bodies women's
clubs and college faculties of the state to
select his daughter.
On The other hand, the friends of Miss
Harriet Richardson of Lexington claim
that she was selected by Secretary Her
bert several months ago. :nl they will in
sist that she be allowed to baptze the
great waIshIp with Kentucky Bourbon.
The result of the controversy is looked
forward to with a great deal Of interest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-01
LYNCHED BY ONE MAN,
Alabama Farmer Hangs Negro Who
Assaulted His Daughter.

a dispatch from Evergreen, Ala, to the
New York Herald yesterday says: Coot
King, a farmland on the plantation of
William Ellis, near here. was lynched this
afternoon by Mr.. Ellis alone. he refusing
all assistance. though a hundred or more
OF the neighhors gathered in the forenoon
and were anxious to have a hand in the
affair.
William Ellis Is one of the most promi-
nent planters in Alabama. and is a man of
considerable wealth His eishteen-y ear old
daughter is a handsome and accomplished
young woman, and IT was an assault upon
her committed by King that caused the
lynciIing.
Nj. Ellis captured King this morning. and
kept him tied and prisoner in his house
until this afternoon. He coolIy informed
others who Rad been appraised of the Of
Tense and had collected in a mob that he
would deal to the negro. unaided and alone,
the punishment that ne deserved, and COM
manded them to disperse.
He marched King to a nearby swamp
this afternoon. hanged him to a tree and
rildled his body with bullets. He left the
body hanging. returned to his home and
stated that the negro had been lynched
and that nobody was responsible for it but
himself
1t is the first time in the south that a man
has been sIiumarily executed by one man,
ard so coolly and deliberately under such
circumstances.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-01
Trying to Cheat the RED Man.

Lieut.. Col. Randlett, acting Indian agent
at the Uintah and Ouray agency in Utah.
in his annual report to the Interior De-
partment says official Information from the
Department of Justice shows that more
than 600 depreciation claims, amounting to
more than a million dollars. have been filed
against the Ute Indians in the United
States court Of claims. and the suits insti-
gated so as to hold either of the confed-
Grated bands equally responsible. The agent
alleges that nearly all these claims are
fraudulent. and that these Indians have
also just claims against the United States
that should be adjusted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-01

kind of poultry hare this year yet seen at
any exhibition The barred Plymouth Rock
is considered to be the business bird of
them all. with the white Wyandotte close
strongest kind of competition and the birds
tfat win horCrs in these classes are very
valuable and costly.
Some Exhibitors.
Exhibitors Ct barred Plymouth Rocks will
come from all states east of the Mississippi
to the Washington show. Some Of the own
ers of this variety will DE A. c. Hawkins,
Lancaster, Mass; SchwabT Bros. Roches-
ter, N. y; Fishers Island poultry farm.
New York; Dr. ValIie FawktDS Fawn
Grove, Pa; Mrs. Robert Gafyett, Baltimore,
Nd; John R!dgely of H.. Towsel Md: A.
E. Warner. Lincoln. Va. and JohA L. Wag-
gsman of this city. 1t Is not Sgenerally
known that Mr.. Waggaman has as fine
specimens of barred Plymouth Rocks as
can be found anywhere. and hopesas enter
tanned that he will uphold 1.-The local pride
when the horrors shall be awaited next
'''N'''' The other Glasses: i
Competition Will be equally asSsfrong in
other classes. The beautiful lighE Brahmas
will come in for their share ofSattention.
Their appear anee Is attractive end their
large. size makes them popular wfthall. The
Langshan is another variety Of TIE Asiatics
that are exhibited in large numbers. and
their tall forms and lustrSus blAck plum
age never fail to attract attention. ALI va
rietles of Leghorns viii be shown, and
lovers of this prolific class Will see.a mag
r:ficent display. Hambufes, Minercas. An
dalusians, Black Spanish and DominiQues
full list of the crested varieties has
Eeen entered, and every class of Polish
fowls will be on exhibition. This class of
poultry is very attractive and considered
ornamental Their
carriage is upright, their plumage- beautiful
and their large crests cause them to be
much sought after for fancy purposes.
The Pet Kinds.
There are many bantahns already en-
TERED These midgets are bred largely and
command as high prices as do their larger
cou sins. They are saucy Fellows and there
will rot be bantam cock in the show
that would not stand up to the largest
Brahma living. Much interest is always
taken in bantam alley" BY the ladies and
children. '1'.~'-',
All varieties of ducks and geese will be
on exhibition. This class will be unusually
large this year. and some Of the best speci-
ems in the country will be seen. Turkeys
will also be- largely in evidence. and every
variety has been entered for sompetition
ard display. There will be turkeys shown
white Holland turkey Wi be here also.
The Pigeon Department.
The pigeon department Will he. larger
than at either Of the previous, shows. More
than one thousand speciAens gave been
entered and over two huad3edllvsSe,ies will
be in competition. This dkpaftment is one
of the prettiest to be seen, ana the boys in
town who know what line pigeon is. usu-
ally keep thes space sfound the coops
crowded all the time. 4igeo1s never fail
to receive theit share a attention, Their
tions make them favof3tes Nith all, and
they are much in demand r..r Setr pouters,
iantails. carriers, tu--.su1Srs, Jscobins, owls,
-surpats' oriental seills. nagpiss, swallows.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-01
Cremated by Robbers.

A dispatch from Cumberland, Md, says:
Mrs. Caroline Norris and her grandson,
Samuel. were burned to death in their
home, log cabin, near Piney Plain, in the
southern part of Allegany county.
Mrs. Norris was found lying across a
stove dead and terribly burned. and her
grandson was in the same condition. ~''
1t Is thought that the house was entered
by tramps, who knowing that she always
had money in the house, tortured her to
get ir.
1t is believed that three tramps now in
Jail at Martinsburg, arrested for robbery,
perpetrated the crime.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-01

value Of eggs and poultry $3.50. 100000. To
this total must be added the value of the
3JO.OOO,OOO hens. which Ia equivalent to at
least 500, O0O.OOO This estimate of the
poultry and egg business is only what is
done at home. and mention might Incl
dentally be made of the fact that this
country Is compelled to import at least
$2,OOO.OOO worth of poultry and eggs an
nually to assist in supplying the trade.
The 13. $50. 100000 eggs will weigh at least
$50. 125 tons.
1t is estimated that the wheat crop of
America is worth $3.50 .OOO. 600, or more than
$OOOO,OOO less than the earnings of the
hen. The total value of all the mich cows
iii the country is something less than $685.
10000; the hen can buy every COW in
America, as well as the entire tobacco
crop. with one years earnings and have a
cash balance in hand for other purposes.
A Wealth Producer.
These figures show conclusiyely that, lilo
American hen Is one of the wealth pro-
ducers Of our country, and not the idle
plaything some would suppose her to be.
Those who like the freshly laid eggs for
the breakfast table, or the tender, juicy
flesh of the broiler. insist that she is the
going discussion is Of the plain everyday
hen only, az she Is found in the highways
or eking out her existence on the farm,
and nothing has been said Of the aristo-
cratic STANDARDIZED hen that has royal
blood in her veins, and that claims q dis.
tinct and proud lineage for generations
back. This class Of poultry Is what hai,
maintained the great industry and Is keep
ing alive the interest OF the people in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-01

breeding and improving their resources
The coming show will be revelation to
those who have no knowledge of poultry,
and will convince enc and all of the vast
Importance of the industry to increase our
nations wealth.
vnrietfe. of Thorbughs,reds.
There are nearly one hundred varieties
of thoroughbred poultry bred In this coun-
try, and each variety is distinct, separate
type. These varieties are divided into ten
classes, as follows:
American class-Barred; buf, pea-comb
barred and white Plymouth Rocks; silver
golden, white. buff and. black sWyandottes;
black. mottled and white Jaws; American
Donniques and Jersey blues
bufr. partridge. white ana black Conhins
black and white Langshans. Il
q Mediterranean class-Bfown. rose-comb
brown, white, rose-comb white, black,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-01
DIR. Evans 81 Poor MINI.

A Paris special to the New York Herald
says: a rumor is current here that the late
DR.. 7. w. Evans did not possess the i'm.
mense torture which was credited to HIM
and, i'll fact. died comparatively pcor
A corollary rumor is that his intention o.
founding dental institute in Philadelphia
will go for naught.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-01
FIRST OF THE KIND.
A COmmissiOn to Examine the New
York Custom House.

The Secretary of the Treasury has desig-
mated a commission of six special agents
to make an examination of the customs
business at the port of New York. This
will be the first examination of the kind
that has been made at the port named for
many years. and it is to extend to every
feature Of the customs business. The
agents assigned to this duty are G. F.
Cross. G. w. Whitehead, G. ]. Smith. ]. C..
Cummings, J. c. GaIen and J. d. Power.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-01

Dragons, arehangels and homers are the
more important varieties that will be
shown.
In the ornamental and pet stock classes
Will be shown Rheasants, pea fowls guinea
fowls, rabbits, squirrels, guinea pigs. fancy
rats, mice. etc. Quite a large display of
these will be made. and those interested in
pet stock will find much to attract their
attention.
The Incubator Rooms,
Extensive preparations have been made
in the incubator and brooder department.
Three entire rooms will be devoted to this
display, and the most prominent makes of
machines in the country will be there. The
eggs are all in the machines now, and some
VIII be ready TO hatch each day during the
show.
Three thousand little peeps Will emerge
from their shells at this time and the peo-
pie of Washington will be enabled to see
the process of artificial incubation IN all
Its branches. Every hour a shell will be
pipped and a little ball of down will begin
Its struggle with life. This department of
the exhibition will be something 10 be
thought about long after 1t is over All
kinds of breeders will be shown, and every
known device and appliance used IN arti-
hcial poultry keeping will be on exhibition.
The various kinds of poultry feeds, ali
cereals. cover, hay, prepared foods, ami
NAL meals, gr.ts and condiments will be
shown.
Dressed poultry and eggs will be exhibit
ed in goodly numbers. and competition is
expected to be rather keen in this depart
ment one dozen eggs of each variety of
poultry Will be conspicuouSIy presented in
nests provided for the occasion, and cards
bearing the variety of hens laying the eggs
and the donors name will be on each nest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-01
Japan Unlikely to Cause Trouble.

Minister Hoshi of Japan will return here
December 10. after an extended visit home,
curing which he has had an opportunity to
confer with the Japanese authorities con-
corning the annexation Of Hawaii to the
nited states His proposed return puts
at rest reports that he had been recalled
permanently 1t Is understood that his in
strucuons will permit the Hawaiian oues
tlon. so far as it concerns Japan. to be.
Drought TO satisfactory conclusion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-01
Steinheuer to BE Surrendered.

The Secretary of State has issued his
warrant for the surrender to the German
authorities of George Steinheuer, who is
charged with murder. committed in Pings
dorf, Prussia. The man was found acting
as a fireman aboard the German steamship
Spree and consented to return from New
York to Germany without waiting for the
Iapers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-01
Ii you want to buy, sell

If you want to buy, sell
or exchange anything,
lease property or rent
rooms, want a situation or
want help, it will pay you
to announce the fact in the
advertising columns of The
Star. They are closely
studied by more than three
times as many people as
read any other paper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-01
Wife Scured to Death.

Horatio C. Jaynes, missionary, who
arrived i'm New York yesterday from Port
Lmon, Nicaragua, says that his wife was
scared to death by the intrusion of ma
tive anxious to see the new baby, into her
bed room at San Carlos.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-01
Peru Threatening McCord's Interests.

The State Department has been notified
that the Peruvian authorities are threaten
ing the interests of Victor McCord. the
American engineer who was arrested and
confined in that country during revolu-
ton, and in whose behalf our government
has preferred a claim for indemnity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-01
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foreign postage added. $50.
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as second ella. . mail matter1
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Rates Of advertising made known on application.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-08-25
THE TABLE SET FOR TWO.

The sunshine falls on the windowsi1,
And the day looks in at the open door.
The kettle sings. and the dear. old wffe
Goes back and forth DER the kitchen floor
With plate and platter, and fork and spoon.
As every day she Is wont to do.
And she lays them with a quiet grace.
On the homely table set for two.
O.. the bread is like the seas white spray.
And the cloth Is clean as mountain SHOWS;
From the pantry shelf to the kitchen stove.
The dear, old wife on her errands goes.
The morning glories over the porch.
All in a riotous tangle run,
The cat lies curled asleep on a chair,
The old dog blinks at the MONDAY SUM-
But the dear, old wife is sad to-day.
And the morning hours have seemed 30
long.
For her thoughts are of the long ago.
When the old house rang with mirth ana
song;
When the red-cheeked boys and merry girls
Came trooping In through the open door:
Some wander now meath an alien Sky,
And some will come back no moreno
more.
There are empty chairs against the wall.
And the wide. old rooms are strangely
still.
The day is sad, though the sunshine falls
Like sifted gold on the windowsil.
And the dear, old wife in her quiet way
Does the homely tasks she Is wont to do.
But the tears fall fast as she sadly thinks
OF the lonesome table set for two.
jeanette La Flamboy, In Good House.
keepinR.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-08-25
RACING PROGRAM
For the Fourth Annual neeting
of the Fergus County Fair
Association, Sept. 7Sth,
7oth and goth, 1897.
FIRST DAY.


Trotting and pacing for 2-year-
Olds, mile heats. two in three; purse
1Oo-s5O. s25. SIS, $40.
Running, hall mile dash; purse $50
-$35, SIS.
Running, one-fourth mile and re-
peat; purse. S40-S25. SIS.
Breed race, one mile. entrance 80
cents; purse $l5-S10, So.
SECOND DAY.
Trotting and pacing, three-minute
class. mile heats, 3 i'm 5; purse 500
$50, %. S15. 10.
Running, 600 yards dash; purse $50
l-s35, sl5.
Running. one-fourth mile dash;
purse $25-S15, 80.
Running, one-half mile and repeat;
purse S6O-$+O. $40.
Breed race, N mile. entrance 80
cents; purse Sl5-S10, 50.
THIRD DAY.
Trotting and pacing. free for all,
mile heats, 3 in 5; purse 500 - $50.
S25. SIS, so.
Gentleman's team race, trotting or
pacing, one mile; purse $25. Team
to win must beat $40; both horses
must be owned by the same person
and driven by owner or some MEM
her of his family.
Running, three-fourths mile dash:
purse $60-$40, $40.
Running, one-fourth mile and re-
peat; purse S40-$25, S15.
Breed race, one mile, entrance %
cents; purse $3.50, So.
The association will pay $25 to the
horse lowering the track record at
trotting. In case two or more horses
lowering the record, the money will
be paid to the horse placing il the
lowest and i'm case OF a tie the money
will be divided.
In all races there must be four to
enter and three to start.
Special races will be given for any
class of race horses that come.
All drivers and riders must name
colors when making entries.
Entrance fee in all cases, unless
otherwise specified, 10 per cent OF
purse. to be paid i'm cash at time OF
entry.
The rules of the American Trotting
association, and the American Rae.
ing association will govern these
races.
The association reserves the right
to alter, amend or postpone any OIL
all of these races.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-08-25

In a circular to agents Genera
Passenger Agent Whitney, OF the
Great Northern, gives the following
evidences of returning prosperity:
The crops are good.
The price of wheat. cotton and
other staples has advanced, which
millions of dollars for pro-
ducers.
The crops In foreign countries are
short which means continued ex-
ports and good prices.
Merchants, feeling the stimulus of
better times, are buying largerstocks
than for several years past.
Railways are having more traffic
at this period than for a long time
past.
Manufacturers are putting their
mills and factories in order for a bus
mess not known for years.
Our exports are largely in excess of
imports, which makes us a creditor
nation, giving us the balance of
trade, which for some time has been
against us.
The general h~opefulness among
farmers, which has not prevailed for
several years.
The easy condition of the money
market and large loans seeking in
vestment.