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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-12
BEARS At THE ZOO.
1reat Wrestling by the Young Gri,.
lilies and the Big White FelIovs.
From the New York SIM

The bears dens in the new zoor,gicsI
garden in Bronx Park promise to he as
popular as those Of Central Park and tn.
Soinss-on OF the bears in their new quar-
tiers are vastly entertaining. Two young
grizzlies and a small black bear from the
Adirondacks occupy one large den. The
grizzlies are a little more than a year and
a half old. The black bear is a wear Older
nut is OF the same size as his mates Ha
looks like very large and handsome mu1
or legs. Perhaps because he was cantured
at an Older age than his mates. he is less
submissive 10 captivity than they At auy
rate. he passes most of his time in walking
back and forth at the front of the den with
MS nose close to the bars that shut him
away from liberty. The only thing that IN
terrupts his walk is an occasional attack
from one of the younger bears. He pays
small heed these attacks hut ,voi,1s
them when he can
As TO the young grizzlies they seem little
troubled by any sense of captivity, and arr.
always on the hunt for amusement. Some
times they try to fish out from between the
stats. that protect the roots of a tree grow
ing IN the den, hickory nut some such
small object Sometimes they climb the
dead tree left in the den for their amuse-
meut. But their chief amusement is wres-
Ting. When all else fails they turn to that
with renewed zest. II is a rather clumsy
4
! ing and rolling upon the floor of the den
The coats Of the little bears are so thick
that neither can hurt the other. and the
wrestling matches are simply tests of
strength ana endurance.
The great wrestling scenes, however go
on in the den Of the great male white
bears. These enormous creatures, weigh
ing 100 or 500 pounds each, are almost
evenly matched I'm size and strength.
though one is somewhat more aggressive
than the other First one and then the
other makes the attack. It is catch-as-
catch can. Sometimes the great white
teeth seem about to meet through mouth
full of fur and hide, when the victim writhes
away and seizes his enemy by the leg
Sometimes both rise together, standing a
foot taller than the tallest man, and box
and push with their great paws until one
gets fair hold. Then one or the other is
thrown and lies wallowing on his back and
seeking chance to seize his enemy Now
and then a little spot of blood on the
tawny- white fur shows that a claw or q
tooth has penetrated the skin: but the
wrestling is accompanied with no growing
and with no other sign Of i'll nature. There
is nothing Sudden nor violent in the move
ments Of the bears. When they make
ready to box they rise slowly their hind
legs; then one throws the other; the van
pushed slumps to earth in a formless heap.
When one frees himself from the others
grasp. it is with no sudden jerk but with
q slow twisting motion. in which weight
and leverage do the work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-12
PUBLIC SPACE OCCUPIED.
Attention Called to
Alleged Violation of Law.

Mr.. d. E. McComb, the District superin-
tendent of sewers, has invited the attention
Of the Commissioners to what he claims is
an occupation of public space by the Great
Falls Ice Company in Georgia avenue be
tween ID and Sd streets southeast, and
south Of said avenue, by stables, ice house
and outhouses of the company. Mr.. Nc
Comb states that from the best Informal
ton he has been able to obtain the prop
erty is not taxed, nor is rent paid for the
land occupied. He has, therefore, recon-
mended that measures be taken to secure
the removal of the structures referred to-
as the public space will, he says, be needed
for storage and other. purposes during the
construction of the sewage pumping sta
ton at the foot of I'd street.
The matter has been referred by the
Commissioners to their attorney, for such
action as he may consider necessary to ef-
feet the removal requested by the superin-
tendent of sewers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-12
His Great Work.

From the Chicago Tlmes-Herad.
A Chicago man, who has written book
was telling about ii the other day to a.
friend who had once done him a service
by the way said the author Il would
be delighted to give you a copy of my
work, if you care for it."
IT should be more than pleased TO have
it," was the reply, especially IL You will
write your name in it,
.'All right. There's book store Just
around the corner If you will accom-
pany me We will go there and get IL.
don't happen to have a copy in my once
just now"
After they had stopped to glance at some
of the new things in the book store the
author hailed a clerk, and, pushing his
chest out very far, asked for the novel
that he had written.
Yes, sir" the clerk said. I'VE have It
around here somewhere, 1 believe. but you
are the first one who has ever asked for q
copy, and IT may take me some time to find
it. Wouldn't something else do just as
well? We have a great many better books
at the same price,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-12

The habeas corpus case of Corporal Fair
and Private JGckenS Of the 10th Infantry,
held for murder in the state courts for
shooting Deserter Morgan, came up before
Judge Munger in the federal court at
Omaha yesterday.
The facts regarding the killing are not in
controversy, the question being whether it
was justifiabIe.
II Morgan was an escaping prisoner, the
judge indicated that under military law the
soldiers had right to shoot, even If not on
a military reservation. If he had escaped,
the judge indicated that it was question
able whether they had even the right to ar
rest him, but should have appealed to the
civil authorities when Morgan was found
outside of a military reservation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-12
Death of Rev. Ezekiel Richardson

The death of Rev. Ezekiel Richardson,
who was pastor of the Anacostia Methodist
Episcopal Church several years ago, occur
red at his home on Linden avenue Balti-
more. Wednesday night Mr.. Richa rdson
was stricken with paralysis Friday morn
Ing last. He was about sixty-three years
OF age. His family consists of his wife and
four grown children, two of the latter being
Messrs. Albert and Charles Richardson of
Anacostia. Recently Mr.. Richardson had
been stationed in Baltimore. His funeral
will take place tomorrow afternoon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-12
ENGLAND FAvoRs THE CANAL.
Opinion of London Times on Cut
Across the Isthmus.

LONDON, January 12.-The Times, COM
menting edtorially upon the possibility of
the United States building the Panama
Canal, says:
Since the Venezuela boundary dispute
has been settled and Ang1o-American
friendship has been sealed, the Panama
scheme is more likely to be carried out
than the plan for 4 Nicaraguan canal.
England would certainly not be jealous
of America should the latter complete The
Panama canal, being confident that the
United States would treat British shipping
in liberal spirit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-12
woman's Suffrage Association.

meeting of the local branch of the Wo-
mans Suffrage Association was held last
evening in Wizards Hotel. Mrs. Clara b.
Colby was elected to the board of direc-
tors of the District Federation of Woman's
Clubs, and Miss Cox was chosen delegate
to the annual convention Of the Equal Suf-
frage Association. The National Assoca-
ton of Woman Suffragists will meet in this
city February and February IS. As here
toforc stated in The Star, Miss Susan B.
Anthony, president of the organization will
celebrate her eightieth birthday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-12
Proceedings Dismissed.

After hearing late this afternoon JUS
tice Cole dismissed the lunacy proceedings
instituted against Mrs. Beatrice Louis
Ebers by her husband, Gunner Sergeant
Ebers Of the United States marine corps
Among other things 1t was alleged that
Mrs Ebers is suffering from a disorder of
the mind that causes her to imagine her
husband has been endeavoring to poison
her.
Mrs j. F. Hall of Baltimore, a daughter
of Mrs. Ebers, offered to care for the lat
ter, and the court thereupon dismissed the
proceedings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-12
Government Bank Deroxitartes.

The Secretary of the Treasury has closed
the second group of banks which have de-
posted bonds and asked to participate in
the temporary deposits of internal revenue
funds. This group contains about seventy
five banks, and represents about SO 600
in bonds deposited, making approximately
$N,0O0.OOO in all. The Secretary's offer has
been open since December Is, and it is not
now expected that any additional banks will
be designated. This determination how
ever, may be reconsidered If the demand
warrants such action.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-12

A suit has been filed by. George Walk
er, recently employed in running one of
the hosting engines used by the George
A. Fuller Company in the construction of
the new building at the corner of 18th and
Pennsylvania avenue. The action Is brought
to recover the sum of $500 damages by
reason of injuries alleged to have been
sustained by the plaintiff in December last.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-12
Proposed Banquet to Senator Black.
burn.

A movement is on foot among the politi-
cal and social friends of ex-senator Joseph
c. s. Blackburn of Kentucky to tender him
a banquet in this city at an early day in
recognition of his reelection to the United
States Senate. Already many prominent
men have shown eagerness to subscribe
themselves among the hosts, and the &C.
casion will doubtless be a notable one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-12
The Aztec Sail. for Manila.

Gen. Shafter informed the War Depart
ment yesterday that the animal trans
port Aztec has sailed for the Philippines b.
way Of Hilo, Hawaii Capt Gale, 4th Cav
airy; Lieut.. Como, 25th Infantry: an acting
assistant surgeon. a veterinary surgeon.
one hospital corps man. 40 civilian en-
p.oyes 1855 horses and 1S5 mules were on
heard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-12

Dr. Mitchell Carroll delivered an illus
trated lecture upon Athens and Attica"
yesterday afternoon, in the hall at Column
bian University. DIR. Carroll, who is the
professor of Latin in the university, gave a
description of the principal points of in
terest in Attica, and concluded his lecture
by a comparison of the ancient and modern
Athens The lecture yesterday was the
first of a series of ten, to he delivered each
Thursday upon The Topography of
Athens"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-12

At the regular monthly meeting of the
directors of the District Title Insurance
Company. held Thursday, January IL. 1900.
the following officers were elected: w. j.
Newton, president; Nathaniel Carus vice
president: E. Southland Parker. treasurer;
c &. Allen, secretary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-12
Heavy Thunder Storm

Passengers who were on board a train
on the chesapeake and Ohio railroad
coming from Richmond last night report
that about fifty miles from Richmond, at
40 pm, the train ran into a very heavy
rain storm, which was accompanied by
thunder and lightning. 1t required about
twenty-five minutes for the train to pass
through 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-12
Heating and Nentilatinr.

AT clock Monday evening, January 10,
an Illustrated lecture on Heating ard Ven
ulatine Will be delivered at Columbian
University by Mr.. Walter B. Snow of B..
7. SturteTInt Company.
che lecture will be illustrated by stereCp-
ticon views. and will be both interesti1,
and Instructive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-12
Benevolent Society IncOrpOrated

Articles of Incorporation of the Ladies'
Unity Benevolent Society of the District
Of Columbia have been placed on record.
The particular business and objects of the
society are stated to be of purely benevo-
lent and charitable nature. The incorpo-
rators are Helen Jackson, Virginia Ander-
son, Jaretta White, Maggie j. Dyer and
Maria b. Wood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-12

Mary Delahanty pleaded guilty at the
United States district court at Brooklyn, n.
Y, of having fraudulently drawn the PEN
sion of Elizabeth, widow of Francis Flood.
since February 5, 1893, on which date the
pensoner died at the Kings County Hos
pital Brooklyn. Mrs. Delahanty secured
one Mary Gallagher to personate the de-
ceased pensioner, and it Is alleged that
they divided the proceeds between them.
Mrs Gallaghers case was continued TO the
next term of court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-12
Children Admitted to Schools

The District Commissioners have directed
that the three children of Private Edward
Platt of Troop H, Sd United States Cavalry,
stationed at Fort Myer be permitted to at
tend the District public schools free of
charge. In forwarding Private Platts re-
quest, his commanding officer expressed to
the Commissioners the hope that it would
receive their favorable action, the man
being unable to pay for tuition Of his chill
dren
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-12
Ever Meet Unison:

From the Philadelphia Press
Jack-"Ha! ha! That's a good story. Here
comes Unison; tell it to him.
Tom-"No. 1 never tell a new funny
story to Unison. 1t always reminds him
Of an old and dismal one"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-12
Tanner After Cullom'. Seat.

The State Register at Springfield, ILL.,,
says:
Governor Tanner yesterday confirmed
the report that he is a candidate for United
States senator against Senator Cullom to
numerous local political callers who visited
the governors office and the executive
mansion. All the day and evening he spent
in comforting with his local lieutenants.
Both Cuiiom and Tanner will endeavor to
secure the Endorsement of the Sangamon
county republican committee"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-12
THE COURTS.


Equity Court No. 1-Justice Hagner
King agt. Strange; time TO take defend
ants testimony limited to thirty days
Herbert agt. Herbert; payment of alimony
by defendant ordered or stand committed.
Equity Court No. 2-Justice Barnard.
Welker agt. Welker; testimony before
oscar luckett, examiner, ordered taken.
Washington, Alexandria and Mt Vernon
Railway Company agt. Anacostia and Po-
tomac Railroad Company; order setting
motion and application for a preliminary
injunction for hearing January % McCabe
agt. Mccormick: order appointing commits
sion and order OF publication.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-12

The Secretary of the Navy received
cable message yesterday from Rear Ad-
mira1 Watson at Manila saying that Sergt.
Dominick McDevitt of the marine corps
was accidentally killed by a revolver shot
on the ID instant, at Olongapo station, on
the acknowledgement railway.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-12
Asylum Inmate Comp,a,nS.

The District Commissioners have referred
to the intendant of the Washington Asy-
Ium complaint made to them by George
Holloway. an inmate, who states that he
has not been allowed suitable clothing since
he entered the institution, nine mohts ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-12

From the Detroit Free Press.
He-'Don't you think that girl over there
is beautiful
She (coldly criticaD-"Oh, I don't know.
Who is she?"
He-'Mrs. Nuter. Just been married"
She--"Yes. think she is-Quite beauti-
full"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-12
Surrendered by Hi. Surety.

w Irving Boswell, who Is under indct-
ment for embezzlement, has been surren-
dered by his surety and committed to Jail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-12
Ladies' Dressing Tables.
Bed Room Suites.

The very finest Furniture that has been
made-and proof of its merit and popularity
is found in the fact that but one or two
suites of a style remain.
One Handsomely Carved Mahogany Suite;
slightly imperfect. worth $50. Som
CLEARANCE PRICE. ............. Wv
One $3.50 Mahogany Suite; colonial Sh@
pattern. CLEARANCE PRICE. ivy
One $3.50 Mahogany Suite. Of SnOS
fered at CLEARANCE PRICE. % Il SO
One $3.50 Mahogany Suite. Of S1Sm
fered at CLEARANCE PRICE. " Il CIV
One CHARTERED Oak Suite, that has 6 Ron
been $40. CLEARANCE PRICE. ~O
One CHARTERED Oak Suite.
that has been $6D. CLEAR &S7 Elm
ANCE PRICE............-.. epO oOV
h rS,f ss%n ': So, ~ cLFahAScF $3.50
f PE;s e sss eng, sec. cLFAnAScH S18.85.
One Solid Oak Suite. that has SOS
been $35 CLEARANCE PRICE. ~@O
One Solid Oak Snite. that has 800
been $40 CLEARANCE PRICE,. W.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-12
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-12

ChiffOniers.
All sizes. all sorts-from the very elab-
crate to the plain. But all at unusually at
tractive prices.
One Oak Combination Chifonier and
Wardrobe: $2J. CLEAR G n A GS
ANCE PRICE.....-......... " teOD
Three Handsomely Finished Golden Oak
ChiffOniers. with fine mirror.
T MeFfn sla.'o. CLEARANCE $3.50
Two Large Packing Ch6oniers:
each worth s25. CLEARANCE S1E
PRICE. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. % ~
One CommldiCuS Packing Chifonier;
P PR5,h $3.50. CLEARANCE $3.50
One Mahogany Chironer
F lasf Vas $50. cLEAhANcE S53.85
One Extra Fine Chifoner
r mi Fas So: ehhAhAxsE S23.85
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-12
Book Gases.

Book Gases.
Nothing that goes into the home makes
better show nor is more useful than a Book
t ca e., Rarely If ever have they been possible
ct 2ns ESSksFse pn that was $40. SIR gM
One Bookcase. that was $3.50 eM
CLEARANCE PRICE SU
One especially Handsome
F FGIt1:ss az CLEARANCE S17.85
One Combination Bookcase and Writing
AScE PHI PRIc T"s ss' cttAH $22.5O
One Combinat ion Bookcase and Writing
A HSsnf i Ph1c Ta: s:' .LiAR $26.75
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-12

The high grade OF value that is mainta
corner-must carry the weight OF its convir,
ever made will substantiate the unparalleled
In spite OF the record OF the past this e
ever beforehand the savings are by far gre
the future and make provision while it car
SALE BEGINS TOMORROW MO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-12

RugSe
Regular Rugs. Carpet Rugs that we
have made up from the ends of Carpet rolls
Choice Of various sizes-all at very low
special prices.
Moquette. Administer and Velvet Rugs,
II yards long. CLEARANCE M2c
IRltF wv
Brussels Rugs. 1i4 and yards long;
f fISH designs L. Z 4 cE Csc.
Tn are are at least G5 different patterns
OF the Carpet Rugs TO select from. Properly
bordered.
ANCE PRICE. y "
$50 Rugs. size SNIP. CLEAR S13
ANCE PRICE. Observation-Disclosures. y d %
CLEARANCE PRICE. ...... y Il 90
So Rugs; size s.axs 3. CLEAR eO nm
ANCE fklIE- ............... %>oVV
ST. 81 Rngs size eA9 CLEAR Sg MD
$50 Rugs: size 6x7.6. CLEAR G9 az
$50 Administer Rugs. sizes 1o.6x13, 1o.6x
f fH + EA ,sa:,t, and S22.5
$50 Velvet Rugs, size 1O.GN14. S1m
CLEARANCE PRICE. " y
SIS Brussels Rugs. sizes 10.6x
IS and 10.6A14. CLEARANCE S1z 2E
PRICE .............-.... " eoN
Other Rugs larger and smaller all Of
fered in the same proportion below their
actual value.
Nearly 800 yards of Mating Remnants.
various lengths, from enough for a mat to
enough p@sn ,f for pp,S Eis room floor, lOc.
ayd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-12

Parl0r Tables.
Little to pay Row for some very choice
designs in Ornamental Tables.
One Oak Paror Table that n1e
was S25. CLEARANCE PRICE b lS
was ons 500 oa x P p Table; that SD gM
u ohs co. oa =, P 2 Table that Sn2 sn
Three Pa-lor Tables, with brass
AScE FRI fEicE EFFf " CLEAR. $3.50
Infer patterns Of Oak Tables: o.
worm Sl2o. CLEARANCE PRICE OSCo
Inc above are only a few of the MANY
st!les mat are TO be had ut equally low
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-06-15
HUMOROUS SUICIDES.
Two Men Leave Notes Before
Taking Away Their
Lives.

Milwaukee, Wis, June 1.-Two hu-
morists committed suicide here yester-
day. Twenty-three years old j. A.
Young, who has been beating the buck
ct shops, was found dead in his room
in the Scammon flats in Wells street,
with gas tube in his mouth. On the
desk was this note:
"Goodby to all whom 1t may con-
Germ or not concern. I have done this of
my own free will because of that tired
feeling of which one has heard so often.
had more money than needed. Now,
no doubt you farmers wonder why did
it. But just think, you farmers. To-
morrow I'll be shifting the scenery up
yonder. Good-by boys"
August Lutz, retired farmer, well
to do and bachelor, living in the town
of Lake, hung himself in the attic and
then put a bullet in his brain to make a
sure thing of 1t. Before he did so he
pinned this note to the outside door:
"To be found up stairs. You may look
at everything, but don't carry anything
away"
Nearly 800 was found in his clothes.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-06-15
GINTHER FAMILY
Held a Reunion at the Daniel
Weaver Home, Near
Hartville.

The Ginther family reunion was held
last Saturday, June Q, 1900, at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Weaver, near
Hartville. The weather was fine, and
the many friends and relatives, num-
bering nearly 200, gathered together
from far and near
After social pleasures for little while
the announcement was made that din
ner was ready, and such a dinner 1t
reminded one of one Of the old historic
Roman feasts. There were abundant
reasons for thankfulness.
After dinner the guests gathered on
the lawn in front of the house and Mr..
Peter Riedinger, the president of the as
ISOLATION, announced that the program
for the afternoon would now be taken
up. The choir of the Reformed church
rendered an anthem, after which Rev.
F. III. Keller led in prayer. The audience
Joined in hymn and we were favored
with recitations, singing, and an ad-
dress by Rev. Keller. After the singing
Of another anthem by the choir, the
secretary of the association, Mr.. Feter
Ginther, read another chapter of the
history of the association which brought
out some interesting facts.
The treasurer of the association re-
ported balance Of nearly $4O0 in the
treasury. The election of officers then
followed with these results: Presi-
dent, Jacob Hartz, Akron; -presi-
dent, John Houser, Marshallville;
secretary, Lloyd Rowinsky, Hartville;
treasurer, John Wolf, Middlebranch.
With a vote of thanks to Mr.. and Mrs.
d. Weaver, for their kind hospitality
shown, the association adjourned to
meet the second Saturday in June, 1901,
at Luna Lake, Summit county, Ohio.
There were friends and relatives here
from the following places: Akron, Can
ton, Hartville, Middlebranch, Marshall
vile, Orrville, Weilersville, Barberton,
Cuyahoga Falls and Midway.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-06-15
Akron School Enumeration.

Akron Beacon-Journal: All the school
enumerators have now completed their
work. Friday the Beacon Journal pub
lished the reports from wards /, 2, 8, 5
and 6, which showed gain of 971 over
last year The total number of school
youth reported this year from these
wards was S,626. Last years report
showed 1866. Saturday the enumera-
tor from the Fourth ward made his re-
port which proved a surprise. His re-
port showed 2,615, gain of but A over
last year. 1t was thought that there
would be a gain of 30O The complete
school enumeration shows total of H.
241 for this year. Last year 1t was
1926. This is a gain of 1.015.