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Evening star., 1900-09-25
Motion for Trustees Approved.

Referee E. S. McCalmont. presiding in
connection with the proceedings in volun-
tary bankruptcy in the case of Mr. Samuel
Bieber, has granted a motion of the credi-
tors that a trustee be provided Such Of
f1cial will be elected. at a meeting Of the
parties interested to be held at 1920 o'clock
am, October 1, In the room of Circuit
Court No. /, city hall.
Evening star., 1900-09-25
At Settling Time

II you trade in Grain. Stocks or Cotton with sonic
firm that does not give QUICK SERVICE. For,
after all. 1t fs the service that counts for IL you
cannot buy sell when you want to, how is 1t
possible for you to make any money? You may be
dead right In your representations but If you
cant ACT 1t counts for naught. We want to i'm
press upon you the fact that execute any or
der promptly at any time; matter what tsted)
stocks you want to buy SELL and do give
fast service; some orders require margin
than others, but II You put up margin called for
your order will be filed; try US and prove it.
Howard Crosby&Co seI Ss5s
Evening star., 1900-09-25
Knocked Down by Horse.

About 11:45 o'clock this morning Mrs
Mary Cuddy Of No. 615 9th street north
west was knocked down while crossing the
street at the corner of G near her home
by horse driven by r. j. Beall of No.
941 Rhode Island avenue northwest. and
was slightly hurt. She refused assistance
and went to her home
Evening star., 1900-09-25
THE COURTS.

Equity Court No. 1-Justice Cole.
Platt agt. Stone; Jennie E. Stone ap-
pointed guardian ad litem. Hannah agt.
Butler; appearance of absent defendant or
dered. Ross agt. Elliott decree of Orphans
Court confirmed. Hall agt. Adriaans; mo-
tion to tax costs Overruled.
Circuit Court No. 1-Justice Cole.
Hutchins agt. Bigelow: condemnation of
agt. Washington Insurance Company: mo-
tion to dismiss overruled. Tyler agt. Penn
sylvania Railroad Company; defendant to
present amendments to bill of exceptions.
May agt. Life Insurance Company ct al. !.
leave to amend declaration by correcting
name Of one of the defendants.
Probate Court-Justice Cole.
Estate of Annie E. Northcutt; replication
of register Of wills filed Estate of Andreas
Theurer, caveat filed. Estate Of Catherine
NJ. Middleton; will dated July 49, 1856, filed.
Estate of Mary Macarthur: proof of publ-
cation. Estate of George Huhn: petition for
probate Of will filed. Estate of Ann V. Jar
Doe: petition for letters of administration
and waiver of next of kin filed Estate of
Lawrence O'Connor; order granting letters
Of administration to Patrick Boyle: bond
$500. Estate of John j. Lalor; account
passed. In Bernard Smith: oath of surety
filed. Estate of Catharine A. Scanlan: let
ters Of administration granted to Michael ].
Colbert: boEd, $500. Estate of William II.
Louise w. K. Browne and Harrison H.
Dodge, executors fled Estate Of Helena
Hoover; proof of publication filed. Estate
of Edward B. r. Sutherland: order amend
ing record. Estate of John Schlegel; state
ment for account filed.
Evening star., 1900-09-25

An unknown white man was found suf-
fering with cOnvulsions yesterday afternoon
at $50 O'Clock, at 83d and NJ streets. The
police patrol wagon carried him to the
Georgetown University Hospital, where, un-
der treatment. the man soon recovered. He
gave his name a. Harmon Rehynes, and his
age a. twentysfouA
Evening star., 1900-09-25
American Security and
Trust Company,
I4o5 G. St. N. "

international Cheques.
We are issuing Brown Brothers
new form of cheque, designed to
meet a growing demand from trav-
elers for some method OF carrying
funds that will identity the holder
and be readily accepted everywhere.
On the face of this International
Cheque" is stated its value in the cur
rencies of the various countries of
Europe.
The cheques are issued in denomi-
nations of IS, flo and f2o, in books
of ten each; also IS cheques for those
wishing small amounts.
American Security and
Trust Company.
Evening star., 1900-09-25
"......................
The Standard Buttepine Co.
A Rare Chance to Get inn ON the
Ground Floor of a New Company
Sure of a Large Business Pay
ing Immense Profits.

The Standard Buterine Company incorporated under the
ooo divided as follows: T'O0'
shares Preferred Full Paid, Non-assessabpar value
5000 shares Common stock--s5ooooo
The Preferred Stock guaranteed pay eight per per
annm and the Common Stock expected by the
yave calculations least FIFTEEN PER CENT
Messrs Guey Johnson bankers brokers' of this city,
and members of the New York Stock Exchange about place
Rany Stock They Preferred Stock at parNsIoo per
MnS e5ssnd will give bonus ONE SHARE OF THE GoM
STOCK BOUGHT
It is desired place this Washington public and
the Washington Stock Exchange.
This is an exceptional opportunity for investment which
cannot fail to prove highly profitable
The object of the company is manufacture high grade of
of business @>p@''s'Ne ~ '"S ''"'
The President of the Company Mr. W. P Wilkins has been
engaged the business for years. certainly thoroughly
peten to place the company immediate paying
The has secured eight and of
chinery for the manufacture of Butterine.
The erection of the plant and namen of machinery will
supervised by expert men, and everything possible will be done to
THE COMPANY ALREADY HAS FROM RESPONSE
S M FOB FoUR aI 1 ED TH0U
TORY IN oPERATIoN
field is practically h new the demand strong and certain
the manufacture of high grade of Buterne.
The possibilities OF the business shown by the fact that in
the little of Holland eight hundred million pounds of But
made yearneary the
duct of the United States
Nearly all the early prejudice against Butterine article
OF food has disappeared 1t becoming known perfectly
and wholesome article Of food possessing disadvantages
OF butter kept without difficulty in all climates and all kinds of
weather and composed only food products used habiuay
every table.
Prof w. O. Atwae director of the U. S. Government Ag
cuura Experiment Station, Washington D. c. 1T
sntay the ingredients milk 1t
is perfectly wholesome and healthy and has high nuve vae
With the orders in sight the company by actual fig
which will gladly be shown to all interested make profit
OF nearly two hundred thousand dollars which sufficient
pay Rr EIGHT PER M CENT ON The PREFERRED STOCK OF
TIRE CAPITALIZATION.
1t should also be stated that the plant of the company will
make hundred of ice the prof
its from this alone will coal bills engineers and hremens sal
and thus provide for running the plant absolutely with
This brief of the facts in regard the company
should interest all investors looking for absolutely safe and
the time highly profitable investment.
The company stands ready offer the fullest proof upon all
points, and give intending investors full satisfaction upon
question which they may raise
Preferred Stock be sold par being limited in quantity
is suggested that early application be made
Apply for information and make application for
GURlEY & JOHNSON.
R9mkers and RrnkerS
Evening star., 1900-09-25

Thousands Of situations have been OBJ
Star.
Evening star., 1900-09-25

OFFICERS:-President. B. F. Saul; Vice President
Anthony Gaegler; Treasurer, Francis Miller: Sec
retary, Ferdinand Schmidt sep god
Evening star., 1900-09-25
FINANCIAL.
You llknoWIEhG

Mrs. Edwin Beckwith, who addressed the Ma
tfonal Commercial and Industrial League, told a
story about boy who was driving COW and her
calf to pasture. On the road they met steer, and
the foolish calf forsook its mother and chased on
after the steer.
Come back here" yelled the boy in pursuit Of
the calf. but the calf kept right running, and
the boy got mad
you darned little fool you'll know the differ
ence when supper time comes,' he shouted at the
runaway
Evening star., 1900-09-25
Missouri Republican. Organize.

An enthusiastic party of Missouri re-
publicans met last night at Oppenheimer's 8
Hall and organized a campaign club. Off
GERS were elected as follows: President, w.
Dan; secretary. T. F. Ellis: treasurer,
John Debus. The vice presidents and commit
tees will be chosen at the next meeting to
be held next Monday night, and which all
Missouri republicans are invited to attend.
1t was noted at the meeting that more re-
publicans are holding office under the Nc
kfnley administration than under any pro-
ViouS ones.
Permanent organization of the Mckinley
and Roosevelt Interstate Republican Club
was accomplished at a largely attended
meeting last night in Grand Army Hall.
Officers We're chosen as follows: r. Z.
Doan, president; NJ. NJ. Parker, L. NJ
Saunders, j. j. Weed, ]. c. CLANCY, w. w.
Dudley, John JOY Edison, A. A. Thomas, NJ.
G. Emery. j. E. Herrell, B. III. Warner, E.
M. Dawson, Thomas w. Smith, w. s.
Knox, Thomas w. Anderson. Crosby s.
Noyes, d. K Watson, George Truesdell. O..
G. Staples, William Hughes and John
Chester; w. s. Odell, secretary; ]. C. Weir,
financial secretary, and Thos. G. Hensey,
treasurer. Speeches were made by Presi-
dent Doan, VIM. NJ. Potter, Jno. F. May,
Chas. H. Gray and others. The next meet
ing will be held upon the call of the presi-
dent.
Evening star., 1900-09-25
JOHN &. PARKER. $40 7th St.

A Reminder.
Send your orders to Hedges
EI0GCGS. for ruling or binding Experts at
Gil OIL, ST this work Phone 1888.
Evening star., 1900-09-25
Meetings of Democrats.

heetlnES Oh DemOcratS.
The regular meeting of the District Of
Columbia Democratic Association was held
last night at 9O4 Pennsylvania avenue and
was presided over by Edwin A. Newman,
who introduced the speakers Those who
spoke made Imperialism their theme, and
confidently predicted party success In No
vember. They were r. S. Tharin, N. E.
Vowles. ]. Frank Mann, w. NJ. Kemper
and J. A. Crown.
South Washington democrats met at $40
7th street southwest last night and took
preliminary steps toward organizing a
Bryan and Stevenson democratic associa-
ton by electing w. T.. Whelan president
and F. T. Perkins secretary. Other OFF,
GERS will be chosen at a meeting to be held
next Friday evening, as well as delegates
to the Indianapolis convention Of the Ma
tional Association of Democratic Clubs
In Montgomery County.
Charles A. Little, democratic candidate
for Congress in the sixth district of Mary
land. will open his campaign tonight at
kensington. Md He will devote tomorrow
to Takoma Park, Thursday to Gathers
burg and Friday to Poolesville.
Democrats of Germantown, Montgomery
county, Md, have organized a campaign
club, with the following officers: President,
charles j Lyddane; vice presidents, Rich
ard III. Bennett, George r. Nichols, Hor-
ace D. Waters. Jacob F. Snyder, John
Grosendorf. Albert Hargett and William
Jones; secretary-treasurer, Robert L. Hick-
erson.
The Bryan, Stevenson and Little Club of
Rockville held an enthusiastic meeting in
the town hall Saturday night, which was
presided over by George H. Lamar and
addressed by Blair Lee and Gilbert NJ
Smith of Maryland and ]. NJ. Devine of
this city.
The Montgomery Democratic League Of
the thirteenth district, of which Blair Lee
is president, will hold meeting In Ia
koma Hall, Takoma Park, tomorrow night
Congressional Candidate Charles A. Little
will be one Of the speakers.
The w. r. Hearst Club will meet tonight
at Magruder's Hall. Hyattsville.
The Bryan and Stevenson Club of Bright
wood will hold its first rally tonight at
Thomas Hall. Brightwood Park.
The Roosevelt Colored Veteran Club, in
conjunction with some Of the colored vet
Grams Of Hampton Soldiers Home. will hold
a rally at 325 street southwest Friday
evening, to indorse the republican ticket
good government and a fair ballot.
The Central Bryan and Stevenson Club OF
the District of Columbia will meet al Har-
per's Hall tonight and be addressed by
representative Livingston Of Georgia, ]. III.
Ralston and others.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-11-22
DRIED LIZARD TEA
A MEDICINAL DRINK MADE FOR
CHINESE ONLY. a
Lizards Cut Open In China, Dried, and
Sent to the United states to Make
the Cup That Cheers-Drie Lizards
Dutiable.

The devious wanderings OF the acute
Chinese mind and the queer shape
which Oriental logic takes were well
illustrated in a recent decision Of the
United States general appraisers in
New York. The question vas whether
dried lizards. from which the Chinese
make a medicinal drink-for them
selves only, thank heaven-come in the
same tariff category as frogs, whose
legs are eaten as food. If the answer
were yes the stuff for the Chinese con-
coction, according to Chinese logic,
ought to come into America at a lower
rate of duty. The Collector OF Gus
toms in San Francisco took the ncga-
tive end of the argument, w%hereupon
a Chinese firm of importers appealed,
with the result that the decision of the
collector was affirmed.
In China the lizards are cut open,
stretched on bamboo sticks and dried.
In this condition they are exported to
the United States to make the cup that
cheers and cures the Chinaman in this
country. The appraiser in San Fran
cisco returned the stuff as a medicinal
preparation not otherwise provided
for, and assessed It at the rate OF 25
per cent ad valorem. Then the i'm
porters kicked" They represented
that the merchandise is not a prepared
medicine, but Is merely dried lizard.
and should be taxed at 10 per cent ad
valorem as an unenumerated, unman-,
ufactured article.
The Chinese members of the import
ing firm delved deep into the mysteries
of the American tariff. They rested
their claim upon a Treasury decision
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-11-22

SITTING DOWN BESIDE HER.
as If Dorothy was the tenth charming
girl he had taken home that afternoon.
and he had not cared much about the
task.
II heard you say a little time ago
that you were going away" he re-
marked, after a moments pause.
"Yes. we are of tonight by the boat
from Harwich," she answered. Yes,
it Is rather a long passage-twelve
hours-but the boats are big and the
weather Is smooth, and 1t is a great
convenience being able to drive from
from ones own door to the boat itself
one starts so much fresher, you
know"
"Yes, that must be so" he replied
though I never went over by this
route. And how long do yoH stayg'
"All the winter" Lady Jane an
swered. 1--WE go to Kissingen. though
1t Is a trifle late for the place. Then
On by the Engadine, Italian Lakes,
and to Marseilles. After that to AL
giers for several months
"Algiers," he said in surprise,
really"
Eyes, I need a warm climate in the
winter, and 1t gives Mr.. Sturt a chance
both of life and of sport, so that he
does not really feel being out of Eng
land for SO long"
And you come back next spring."
Eyes; some time next spring." she
answered.
Dick Alymer got up then and began
to make his adieux.
Then good-by, Mr.. Harris," said
Lady Jane, with much cordially, land
I hope to find you still at Colchester
when we come back again. II not, you
must come and see me in London dur
ing the season."
Thanks. very many" lie said. shut
| my
"Oh!" cried Lady Jane, in dismay,
Took, look! the fox-terrier is worry
ing the Persian kitten. Do rescue IL
somebody, do, dol"
CTo be continued.)
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-11-22
IN CHINA.
American Companies Unable to Do
Much Business There.

n first Chinese policy to be writ
ten In This country was issued about
ten years ago to a rich Monaghan mer-
chant who lived in Montana. The
company did not care to take the risk,
and aD Informed the hustling agent
who rad secured it. Ass 500 as the
Chinese found that they did not CON-
slider I'm desirable he wanted an in
a policy worse than anything
else On a2rth. He told the agent that
he Just had to have it.. After much
correspondence the company said L.
would write the policy for an extra
premium, and named a figure So high
that tie Chinese would not have con-
sidered 1t for a moment under ondi-
nary circumstances. As'it was. h@ ac-
lceprsf The offer and thu policy was
made out
Nearly al Of the chinese ministers
tU the United States during recent
years. Including the present incurn-
bent, Minister WI. have takenl ont
policies Of kind or another. 1t Is
a case OF advertisements with the'con-
lpany more than anything else. Several
Of the Chinese consuis have also in
sured their lives. This other Cninese
policies held in thiss country were
taRen out by thoroughly Ameriaanizad
merchants.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-11-22

mer-Richard Aylmer. commonly
known as "Dick," not only in his regi-
ment, but in every place where he vas
known at all. Now how, his thoughts
ran. could the little woman have got
hold of an idea that his name was
Harris? Dick Harris! Well. to be
sure, it didn't sound bad, but then 1t
did not suit him. Dick Aylmer he was
and Dick Aylmer he would be to the
end of the chapter except-except, an,
we'll. we'll. that was a contingency he
need not trouble himself about at pres
ent. It was but a contingency and a
remote one, and he could let II take
care of itself until the time came Tor
him to fairly look it in the face, when
probably matters would conveniently
and comfortably arrange themselves.
And then he fell to thinking about
her again, and what a pretty name
hers was-Dorothy Strobe! Such a
pretty name, only Dorothy Aylmer
would look even prettier-Mrs. Richard
Aylmer the prettiest of them all, ex-
cept, perhaps, to hear his men friends
calling her Mrs. Dick
And then he pulled himself UP with
a laugh to think how fast his thoughts
had been running on--why, he had ac-
tually married himself already, after
an hour and a half's acquaintance and
before even he had begun his wooing!
And with another laugh he turned in
at the gates of Lady James place,
where he must say his farewells and
get his dog-cart.
Lady Jane was still on the lawn, and
welcomed him with a smile. She was
a stout, motherly woman, still young
enough to be sympathetic.
"Ah, you are back" she said. Now,
is not that a nice girl?'
Charming" returned Dick, sitting
down beside her and answering in his
most conventional manner
Lady Jane frowned a little, being
quite deceived by the tone. She was
fond of Dorothy herself and would
dearly like to make a match for her.
She had seen with joy that MIR. Ayl-
mer seemed very attentive TO her, and
had encouraged him in his offer TO
escort her down the road to her aunt's
house-and now he had come back
again with his cold, conventional tones
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-11-22

New York Tribune: A general war
In China, no matter how large the
number of victims. would cost the life
insurance companies of the world g
great deal less than war IN any other
country of Importance. As a conse-
quence, Monaghan wives and children
have little chance of receiving insur-
ance money should their bread winners
be numbered among the unfortunate.
The Chinese have eve made any
great effort t. INSURE their lives. it is
true, but those VINO tried found it al
most as difficult as does the American
negro. 1t is not the color that the in
surance companies object to, nor do
they consider either raue especially
prone to suicide. but there are natural
objections to their being consideredl
good risks.
There are but three American life
insurance companies which have writs
ten any business in all Asia. One Of
these has placed most of its policies
in India. another has made a special
effort in China. but most Of the poll
eies are written on the lives of white
residents. The total number of poll
eies written by American companies
for all Asia was only 6s172. insurihg-
the holders to the exteni1 OF ~$13,5S3,141,
and on which they paid a total pre-
MUM of $7S0,548. Statistics are not,
given Of the number OF policies held I'M
China, but the percentage Is small and
the number Of policies held by Chinese
smaller still.
Although China iE prolific In clubs
and secre. societies: none Of them
have life insurance departments. The
fraternal societies for the purpose of
assistance during sickness and insur-
ance against death is unknown in the
empire. The societies. are nasty po@
litical and too much wrapped up in, i'm
trigues to bother with insurance mat
tiers. Some of the societies mix i'm re-
ligion to the extent Of having a mfnia-
ture Joss house I'm connection with
their meeting; rooms. but do not depart
further from the social or political idea
which the society Is supporting. Ths
members usually say long prayers be-
for embarkirg on any new business en-
terprise. on taking a new move in the
tangled game of Chinese politics, ami
they never fail to present the clubs
particular god with q. costly offering
when any such undertaking hs brought
to a successful conclusion.
Few Of the Chinese living in Amer
lea have taken out insurance ON their
lives. The rich merchants who could
afford it think they do not need to look
out for posterity Ia n such fashion,
and, OF course. the poor Chinese can
not take out endowment policies. II
is for the benefit Of the poorer classes
that a mutual insurance society has
recently been formed in San Francisco
1t is not weA under way as yet. and
the Chinese of this city do not seem to
be acquaipted with the details of the
scheme. 1t is said to be moGeled to q
certain extent after o well known In
suranoe order,
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-11-22

thought of her beauty, her soft blue
eyes, and fair, wind-tossed hair. OF the
grace of her movements, the strength
and skill of her play, the sweet, half
shy voice, the gentle manner with now
and then just a touch Of roguish fun
to relieve it's sostness. Then he re-
called how she had looked up at him,
and how softly she had spoken his
name, "Mr. Harris" just as that farm
er-fellow came along to distract her
attention and bring the bright color
into her cheeks, and, by Jove! he had
come away and never told her that his
name was not Harris at all. but Ayl-
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-11-22
N which the goods IN H..

In which the goods in tina.
frogs Intended for food, tbonrh were
was no contention that they saefa
any other purpose, and the so,, 'r
ton was whether they were n.y. sse'-
as prepared meats or as deal 0'e
Ihe statement of the lizard i'm .es'
showed that the lizards are mar,
as medicines, being boiled in v,t,s
herbs ard similar articles are
pared. This concoction is drum
impart vigor and strength. sos..D
years ago. however, the Treasure (
partment was called upon to doo,s.
this same question. and it he,s tsas
that the stuff was a medicinal n-an,s.
ton. Therefore. in accordance w,.,
this decision. the New York ro,ass,
appraisers announced that the Az,
lizards are dutiable as a n.e5ic,r.,
preparation, as assessed.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-11-22
beat AND MOISTURE.
naesssssing Experiments Recently Mhhs
nm Fabrics nm England.

nntssssting Experiments Recently MShs
On Fabrics I'm England.
At a recent meeting of the Philo-
sophieal society i'm Cambridge, Eng
land, experiments upon the rise OF oam-
perature Of fabrics when moistened
were described by Dr. L. Cdhbett T-
CoSbett showed that IL expired AIR Is
breathed through several layers Oh
dried filtered paper Wrapped sne
bulb of a Thermometer a. Temperature
OF ten degrees. centigrade or mors
above that Of the body may be regis.
tered CDR. Dudgenn's experiment. u
that IL a rail- AZ 1anns1l
dried, be warmed to n~inaty-sx degrees
c~entigrade aud put into saturapeo
steam of hoo degrees oentiSrade .ne
temperature within thu roll may riso
thirty dagrees ~cendgrade or more
above that Of the steam. CDR. Parsoh
experirssnt.l DR.. Cpbbett concludeu
that sach substances when quite urH
have property Of uniting with VIZ
ter aad OF generating heat In the proo~
ess, and this without becoming damp
in the ordinary sense Of the word, a
! maintained that the source OF snis
heat is not alone the latent heat OF inc
vapor condensed. because a rise Q.
! temperature takes place when drieo
! filter paper Is wetted with water al tne
same temperature. but he u inciuoe
also either the latent heat OF wafer
converted into the solid state-as ol'
w. Roberts has suggested In discuss
ing DIR. Dudgeon's experiment--or els'
the energy set free in . chemical CON
bination between the material ana Wv
water.-Nature.