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The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1900-08-04
Unexpected Opposition.

While Lord Kitchener was engaged
in suppreSsing the Prieska rebellion he
ordered the destruction of a certain
farmhouse, Not seeing any signs Of
his orders being carried out, he rode
over with his staff and found an inter
esting situation.
In the doorway Of the doomed farm
house stood "A pretty young Dutch girl
her hands clasping the doorposts and
her eyes flashing fire from beneath her
dainty sunbonnet. The Irish sergeant
in charge of the party of destruction
was vainly endcavoring to persuade
her to let them pass in, but to all his
Establishments of "Arrah darlint, wisha
now. acushla." etc. the maiden turned
a deaf ear. and deadlock prevailed.
Kitchener's sharp whats this?" put
a climax to the scene.
The girl evidently guessed that this
was the dreaded chief of staff, and her
lips trembled in spite Of herself.
Kitchener gazed so6Fat her. stand
ing bravely though teaffully there, and
turned to his military secretary. Put
down." he growled, that the com.
mander's orders with reference to the
destruction of Rightman's farm could
not he carried oUt owing to unexpected
opposition. Forward. gentlemen
London News.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1900-08-04
SAW ALL THE PRESIDENTS.

Chicago, ILL.,, July 27.-At the
age of los Mary Yardly died yes.
terday at No. no West Monroe
street. Miss Yardly was born in
Philadelphia, January 10, 1895,
and since 1878 has been a resident
Of Chicago.
At Is years of age Miss Yardly
was frail and delicate, and the fam
lily physician said that she could
not possibly live more than six
months. She lived during the adj
ministration of every President of
the United States from Washing
ton to McKinly. Ha she lived
until January | next she would
have seen three centuries.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1900-08-04
How's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars
Reward for any case Of Catarrh
that cannot be cured by Halls Cat
arrh Cure.
F. J. Cheney & Co., Props, Toledo,
Ohio.
We, the undersigned, have
known F. J. Cheney for the last l 5
years, and believe him perfectly
honorable in all business transac-
tons, and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their
firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo, 0.
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, 0.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, acting directly upon the
blood and muscous surfaces of the
system. Price 75c per bottle.
Sold by all druggists. Testlmo
malls free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1900-08-04
Littleton Eemale College

We publish in another column
an advertisement of Littleton Fe-
male College. This is one of our
most prosperous schools and is To-
Gated in one of the very finest sec
tons of North Carolina. The In
stitution had one hundred board.
ing pupils last year and an increase
is expected at the fall opening. A
large addition to the building is
now being constructed, and when
finished there will be accommoda-
ton for about two hundred pupils.
This College has sent out a great
many successful teachers. APP
plications for teachers holding Lit
tleton Female College diplmas have
been steadily increasing for several
years and last year went beyond
the supply. A limited number of
scholarships is being offered to
young ladies without means pre-
pairing to teach and those desiring
to make applications for these
should do so at once.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1900-08-04
TIE Meanest Things on Earth"

Reading, Pa, July 2S.-The Old
Maids Club held an indignation
meeting at the home OF Miss Ida
Eakings, on Walnut street this
evening. Resolutions were presen-
ted and passed scoring the Bach
Glars Club for gaming such publ
city and for things in general.
The following was passed: IKE
solved. That the bachelors are the
meanest things on earth.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1900-08-04
LEAVE YOUR LAUNDRY

with A. S. & L. P. Ruggles, agents
for one of the best laundries in the
state. First-cIass work guaranteed
and prices reasonable. Call for
price list and get good service
cheaply, quickly and satisfactory.
The laws of health require that
the bowels move once each day
and one of the penalties for VIC
lating this law is piles. Keep
your bowels regular by taking a
dose of Chamberlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets when necces-
sary and you will never have that
severe punishment inflicted upon
Won. Price 25 cents. For sale at
,Dohnson's Pharmacy.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1900-08-04

Mothers endorse it, chiledren like it,
old folks use it. We refer to One Min
ute Cough Cure. 1t will quickly cure
all throat and lung troubles. For sale
at Johnson S Pharmacy.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1900-08-04
STORY OF A SLAVE.

To be bound hand and foot for years
by the chains of disease is the worst
kind of slavery. George D. Williams,
of Manchester, Mich, says: MY wife
has been so helpless for five years that
she could not turn over in bed alone.
After using two bottles of Electric
Bitters she is wonderfully improved
and able to do her own work" This
supreme remedy for female diseases
quickly cures nervousness, sleepless-
ness, melancholy, headche, backache,
fainting and dizzy spells. 1t is a god
send to weak, sickly, run down people.
Cure guaranteed. Only soc. Sold by
all druggists.
After wheeling West Vir-
ginia and lansing Michigan,
if Miss Ouri puts on new jer-
sey, what would Della ware?
Alaska.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-10

Society will sing several numbers at this
concert.
The regular meeting of the Euterpe Mu-
steal Club was held Tuesday evening, Feb
ruary g. at the residence of Miss Sallie
Mason. 1881 9Th street northwest The pro-
gram rendered differed somewhat from pre-
ceding ones by reason of the predominating
number of instrumental selections 'compos-
ing II. The club was assisted on this oc-
casion by Mr.. Josef Einckel and Mr.. Her
man BredekaInp. who, with Messrs. John
Bryan and VIM. H. Scholz. played "Ah
vous de raj je Maman." selection-theme
and variations-for four violins, by Dancla.
Mr.. Frank Byram sang II Ask Thee Not"
by Moszkowski. with much feeling. Messrs.
Josef Finckel and VIM. H. Scholz played
Bach's well-known concerto for two vio-
Inns and piano, being assisted at the piano
by Mr.. Angelo c. Fronani. They were fol-
lowed by Mr.. John Duffy in a bass solo
which pleased greatly. Mr.. Angelo c.
Fronanfs selections for the evening were
by Moszkowski-the former an adagio
movement, rendered with much delicacy
and feeling, and the latter q fiery and
sparkling mixture of intricate arpeggios
ana chromatic cadences. interpreted by Mr..
t'ronani with excellent judgment and rem
dered with dash and abandon. Miss Ella
Knight played an adagio for the violin in
a graceful manner, after which Miss Ma
son and Mr.. Fronani were heard In a bril-
liant number by Mendelssohn "Saltarello."
for four hands, plano. Mr.. Paul Fishbaugh
followed with piano solo, "Pierette" by
chaminade. admirably rendered and was
succeeded In turn by Mrs. Frank Byram,
whose selection was Moszkowskis ambi-
tious Air de Ballet" The program closed
with violin solo, Rubinsteins Sonata for
violin. by Mr.. VIM. H. Scholz.
The attendance OF members was excel
lent. among those present being the Misses
Bessie and Grace Senior. Miss Ella Pague
Of Atlanta. Miss Elizabeth Dawes. Miss
Annie r Walker. Miss Gail Hill. Miss Irma
Ruess. Miss Pearl Cox. Miss Ella Knight.
Mr.. and Mrs. Troup. Miss Sallie Mason.
Niss Aimee Law. Mr.. William Mpshis.-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-10

sen. Mr.. Joseph Finckel, Mr. Herman Bre-
dekamp, Mr.. John Bryan, Mr.. Italo Fro
mani. Mr.. Bert Johnson. Mr.. John Duffy,
Mr.. William H. Scholz. Mr.. Paul Fish
Lloyd Young.
The next meeting of the Euterpe will be
held Tuesday evening. February 20. at the
residence Of Miss Fanny Brown Tulsy, No.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-10

month to play return engagement at Jo-
hanues burg but the war caused him to
change his plans.
Frank Daniels has court fool in THE
Ameer" This is the first jester introduced
in modern comic opera since Jack Point.
in Gilbert and Sullvan,s YOenian of the
Giard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-10

l512 9Th street northwest. The COMMITTEES
On membership viii entertain q few more
aappncations for active membership in the
t Eu1.e.pe Ciub. and will be glad to hear from
.aaent W1Lnng to participate IN its semi.
monthly programs. Communications should
pc addressed to the director Of the Eu-
VT, ,s, p Musicai Club. Mr.. Angelo C. Fronani,
lob 9th street northwest,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-10

A rumor was in circulation this week
that Harry Allen. formerly treasurer of
me Academy. was TO assume a similar po-
SitiOn in another local theater. This seems
TO be error. for while Mr. Allen likes
Washington he is very comfortably located
a : the murray Hill Theater in New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-10
DOCKSTADER

as also his capable partner, George H. Primrose, will
have an extensive budget of new comic songs and say
ings These monarchs of minsrelsy will be assisted by
cotere of celebrated burnt-cork artists. The scenic
production this is the pretentous
ried by this, Americas most famous organization of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-10
Am D

their appearance at the New National Theater Mon
day night will to the pleasant acquaint
with their host OF local friends and to gather to
their standard many stanch admirers Matinees will
be given on Wednesday and Saturday, the prices for
the matinees being 25c, Soc. 75c. and ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-10

Al n. Wilson the German dialect come
dian. seen her. recently in The Evil Eye"
will be starred next season by Charles H
Yale and Sidney K. Ellis in romantic
comedy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-10

Annie Buckley. with Over the Fence.
i q daughter Of old" Ed. S. Buckley. a
local stock favorite just after the civil war.
Many Washington relatives are interested
in the career Of Miss Annie and her sister
NAV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-10

John VI. Cooke, business manager for Mr..
Gus Hill. who VIII present Rice and Cohen
in over the Fence" was last here in the
interests Of Pillar NORM in the lament
able Ma CouSine. Mr.. Cooke takes par
dona BILE pride in the fact that he had moth
the piece.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-10
ADJUSTMENTS.
ADJUSTMENTS.
P R | NJ R 0 Sc

and Dockstader undoubtedly the shining lights in
their chosen field OF mirth and music They will come
to Washington with the organization that amused
and entertained such immense crowds at Manhattan
Beach and later at the Herald Square Theater, n. Y
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-10

John c. Rice says he is out of vaudeville
for this season because he can save trans
p"rtatian charges and lots of trouble by
being with a farce comedy. Remuneration
seems equally good and a longer season IS
assured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-10

Della FoXS continued Illness has com
PEELED her to reiinquish the part of Maude
ST Trevor in the forthcoming production OF
'.Hearts Are TrUmps" The role will be
played by Jessie Busley- 1t is stated that
Miss Fox means to rest until next season,
when she may reappear in comic opera.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-04
OuTWlFTED THE ROBBERS
SMART ENGINEER OF TRAIN HELD
UP IN TEXAS.
Got Away With His Engine and Sc
cured Bloodhounds to Fol-
low Highwaymen.

LONG VIEW, Tex. June 4.-The north
bound cannon BALI train on the lnterna-
tionaI and Great Northern was held UP
after midnight near Prices switch. sixty
miles south of this city.
pile of ties was placed on the track
and as the train came to a stop three
masked men climbed into the engine. They
forced the engineer and fireman to I'M
couple the mail. baggage and express cars
and pull them out two miles from the re-
mainder of the train. The robbers then
commanded Express Messenger Rutherford
to open the door OF his car. Failing to get
any response the robbers made Fireman
Love break hole In the end Of the car.
While this was being done the fireman
begged the messenger and baggage master
not to shoot The messenger. who was we'll
protected by barricade. said he would
kill the first man to enter the hole. Love
was forced in, and the messenger fired past
his head. barely missing the robbers. who
then undertook to kill Rutherford by shoot
ing through the side Of the car.
In the confusion Engineer Rich craWled
away to his engine, pulled the throttle wide
open and left the robbers behind. A quick
run was made to Jacksonville. fifteen miles
north, where bloodhQunds were secured to
chase the robbers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-04
STATUE OF ROCHAMBEAU
UNVEILED AT VENDOME, FRANCE
THIS AFTERNOON.
Done by American md French SUBJ
scriptions-Gen. Horace Porter
Delivers Address.

VENDOME, France. June 4-The statue
erected by subscriptions opened in France
and in the United States in honor of Gen.
Rochambeau of revolutionary war fame
was unveiled here this afternoon with great
ceremony. The city was richly decorated
and the houses Were festooned with the
French and American flags United States
Ambassador Horace Porter arrived yeSter-
day. staying at the home of the Count de
Rochambeau.
General Porters passage through the
streets was made the occasion for friendly
manifestations. Religious services We're he'd
this morning in memory of the soldiers
who fell in America
seech donating the statue to the city and
its receipt by the mayor of NeEdoHe. and
In speeches by General Porter and the pre-
feet Of Loir ct Cher, the department III
which Nendome is situated. General Porter
said in part.
1T gives me great pleasure to represent
the chief republic Of the Old world on Sucn
occasion and to be the Interpreter oil
the good wishes and messages of friendship
which the citizens of the United States
convey to the citizens of France. There
IS close confraternity between the de-
sctndant<s here present and those who TOOK
part in our American revolution.
THE sight of this statue will serve to
awaken our sense of gratitude and revive
our recollection of the treaty OF alliance
contracted between these two nations when
the American republic was in its infancy.
Permit me to express the wish and belief
that the ties of friendship So early estab-
lished between these two great republics
and sacrifices of K 1chambeau and his
brothers in arms may never be broken
At the conclusion of the ceremony those
who participated in it visited the tomb of
Rochamtaau.
The statue is the work Of Hamar. a Ven
dome sculptor Many Americans attended
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-04

In this connection, and that is that for
every ton Of garbage which we collect and
dispose of per day over twenty tons we
agree to pay the District 30 cents, and,
Judging from the amounts we will be en-
abled to collect and dispose Of here the
District will make through this agreement
not less. believe. than 81 900 and perhaps
as much as $4,000 a year If We get the
contract. We will collect the garbage in
closed carts. which will be thoroughly
cleaned after use, and the matter collected
will be conveyed to our plant by railroad,
the carts being run on the and not
emptied until they reach the plant. where
they dump their contents. OF course IL
our expected contract begins July we will
be obliged to arrange with the present con-
tractor to help us out until our plant is
ready. but We do not anticipate any trouble
in this respect"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-04
MRS. A. p. STEVENS DEAD.
Prominent Schoolgirl Passes Away q
Hull House In Chicago.

Prominent Schoolgirl Passes Away Mt
Hull House In Chicago.
CHICAGO, June AIRS. Alzira Parsons
Stevens. one Of the best known women
socioiogists in Chicago. died suddenly yes
terday at Hull House. Mrs. Stevens had
been announced to read a paper before the
general federation Of women's clubs in
Milwaukee next Thursday on "How indus
trial conditions are undermining the race"
Mrs Stevens was appointed assistant fac
tory inspector by Governor Altgeld in 1893.
and. after leaving that office. was instru-
mental. with others. in having the juvenile
court established, and was made Its first
probation officer.
Mrs Stevens was born in Parsonsfield.
Me-, May q. 1919. When eighteen years
old she learned the printing trade in Chi
cago. and here she organized the Working
Women's Union, No. 1. and was Its first
president. She removed from Chicago to
Toledo, where she became prominent in the
Knights Of Labor. helping to organize a
women's department. called the Joan of Arc
Assembly OF the Knights of Labor She
represented the district in the general as
semblies at Atlanta, Denver. Toledo, Indian
apolis and st. Louis. and was delegate
to the national convention of the populist
party in Omaha In 1892. She also served
on the women's auxiliary committee at the
worlds fair labor congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-04
oocToRa D'scussMPERS
IMPORTANT MEETINGS AT ATLANTIC
CITY TODAY.
American Academy of Medicine APP
proves Law Compelling State Ex-
animation of Physicians.

ATLANTIC CITY. N. j., June 4.-The i'm
portant meetings today in connection with
the convention of the American Medical
Association were the business sessions OF
the American Academy of Medicine and
the converting of the New Jersey State
Medical Association. The academy met in
the Hotel Shelburne. and 100 members were
present, DR.. G. Hudson Makhen. the retir-
ing president. in the chair. The morning
was spent in hearing papers read and in
their discussion by Drs. Charles Mcintyre
of Easton. Pa, ]. w. Grosvenor of Buffalo,
S. D. Risley of Philadelphia. Helen G. Put
man of Providence. r. l.. E. Stuever of
Colorado and DIR. w. NJ. Carhart of New
York Hygiene and social health problems
covered the scope of the subjects.
A resolution was adopted approving OF
the law compelling state examinations Of
physicians before being allowed to practice,
and an expression was made In favor OF
forming an interstate arrangement whereby
doctors of one state may be permitted to
practice in another without going through
another examination. it being understood
that the examination Is primarily intended
for the new graduate.
These officers for the ensuing year were
elected:
President. DR.. Samuel D. Risley. Philadel-
phia vice presidents. DIR. C. M. McCulver.
Albany, N. Y: DR.. Rosa Engelman. Chica-
go; DIR. G. G: Graft San Juan. Porto Rico;
DR.. C. McClintock. Detroit, Mich: seere-
tary and treasurer. Dr. Charles Mcintyre.
Easton. Pa; assistant secretary, DR.. Alex
r. Craig, Columbia, Pa. Selection of time
and place of next meeting was left to the
council.
The New Jersey practitioners met at the
Hotel ellsworth. where they were. well
coined by Mayor Franklin P. Stoy and a
delegation of prominent hotel men. Presi-
dent Luther NJ Halsey of Williamstown re-
sponded There were some three hundred
members present. Committee reports were
received, afr which the convention ad
journed until O'Clock. This society was
chartered before the colonies separated
from Great Britain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-04

He Has Crossed Into Missouri on His
Eastward Way.

From the Kansas City Star.
The lack rabbit has made his way into
Jackson county, Mo, in his pilgrimage
toward the rising A score or more
of the shortgrass variety of rabbit have
been seen recently. and those who are con-
Versant with the miSrations of the animal
predict that it will become numerous in
the states of the central west.
Before the war the jack rabbit Pc
culiar to the semi-arid plains. A few of
them were occasionally to be seen in Kan
sas in the counties three or four tiers re-
moved from the Missouri line. but as late
as twenty years ago the sight of a jack
rabbit in Douglas county attracted atten-
ton. and twelve years ago the newspapers
commented on the fact that a Jack rabbit
had been killed in Leavenworth county.
Like the cotton tail. the jack rabbit takes
kindly to civilization. His migration is
east instead of west. and the reason as
signed for IL is simple. Until western Kan
Sas. the natural home OF the Jack rabbit
was populated the animal had fed on the
natural food Of that region. But with
corn. lie liked it better than the nat
search of it
Although not so prolific the cotton tall.
tn" jack rabbit multiplies with sufficient
rapidity to make 1t certain that he will
more than hold his own i'll the more thick
iy settled communities. The barb wire
fence is his greatest protection. 1t Is a
practical barrier 50 far as the chase is
Concerned. but does not interfere in the
least with the fight of the jack rabbit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-04
Pinafores for Little Girls.
From Harper's Bazaar.

The ideal materials for garments of the
pnafore order are plain linen. unpatterned
Bingham. and navy blue or else turkey-red
dotted fabrics. French blue. which may
also be had in Bingham. madras and cotton
cheviots. and plain red chambray. are all
good mediums for this purpose. Lace or
embroidery edgings are suitable for trim
ming and outlining the yoke and the col
lar. Embroidery cotton should be used in
herring-bone or feather-stitch If a pro-
nounced line Is to mark tho HEM. Before
cutting any of the materials above named
1t is advisable to shrink the linen. being
careful to pull the threadS straight while
drying. Where the garment is to be worn
by an especially active little person, and
in lieu of regular dress. 1t will be found
advisable to line the yoke with thin but
firm muslin talso shrunk). and stay the
armhole seams with strips Of the same or
with linen tape. taking care that which
ever material Is chosen shall be put on
without drawing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-04
Demand. $4,000 Damages.

George G. Barker. through Attorneys
Cotton and White. late Saturday afternoon
instituted proceedings In the Supreme
Court of the District Of Columbia against
Sam Bronson Cooper. to recover damages
in the sum Of 10000 1t Is charged that
the 31st Of last month while the plaintiff
was riding in railroad car between Mo-
bile, Ala, and this city the defendant APP
preached, accosted the plaintiff with vile
words and in a threatening manner. and
struck him. with great force and violence
with his fists" on the head.
The defendant Is understood to be Repre-
sentative Cooper of Texas. He and the
plaintiff. so it is stated. had a little diff
Guilty in the railroad car growing out Of the
use of a cuspidor. The suit at law Is the
result.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-04
TWO BOYS DROWNED.
Jumped Overheard From Row Boat
Which Had No Oars.

Jumped OVERLOOKED From Row bOdt,
Which Had No Oars.
POUGHKEEPSIB N. z, June 1.-Two
brothers, sons of Lewis johnson. were
drowned while q third narrowly escaped
death at a lake at Stormville. Duchess
county. on Sunday. The boys, whose ages
were eight. ten and twelve years. got into
a rowboat. in which they drifted out on
the lake. There were 20 oaass in the boat
and when they wantsds to return to shore
they were unable to .lhayikats the boat.
Thinking that the water was shallow
enough to wade ashore, they all Jumped
out Of the boat, only 70 fnfithey were be-
yond their depth. Only the oldest brother
could swim. and it was aH that he could
do to reach shore. The other boys were
drowned.