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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08
FrOze His Hand in Summer.


To have his hand so badly frozen that am
putation was for a time seriously considered
when thermometers registered 100 degrees
In the shade has not .beensthe experience
OF many men. yet Harry Knowles. bar
tender in an Aberdeen. S. D., saloon, had
this experience the other day.
For charging beer In kegs and forcing it
to flow through the pip4s in the bar faucet,
carbonic acid gas is used. This comes in
iiquefied form and Is stored in cylinders
strong enough to Withstand a pressure Of
several thousand pounds to the square inch.
These cylinders are usually charged to a
pressure of about 1.5oo pounds. and safe
~ plug is gagged to blow out at 2.4OO
pounds pressure. The gas Is not unlike
liquid air when 1t Is permitted to escape
and come in contact with the atmosphere,
and creates very low temperature.
The safety plug blew out of a cylinder in
the saloon where Knowles was employed,
when the proprietor was out, and, not un-
Outstanding the nature OF the gas, Knowles
picked up damp towel and attempted to
hold it over the aperture and stop the flow
OF escaping gas. 1t took but few moments
to freeze the towel sttff, and the young man
did not discover that the excessive cold had
also badly frozen his hand until the pro-
prietor stepped into the room and told him
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08

contact with him. He Is a venerable-look-
ing chap with gray hair and a struggling
gray beard. Steel-bowed spectacles serve
to give him wise look. His prescriptions
are filled from native drugs and herbs
brought over from China by New York
firm of Chinese importers A peculiar thing
about sick Chinaman is that he cannot
be induced to take his medicine In doses at
regular intervals we Americans do. He
wants to feel that he Is doing something
for his complaint when he swallows what
Is prescribed for him, and as a consequence
the Chinese doctors medicine is admins
tered In doses Of a pint a quart each
Having taken one dose, the patient settles
himself back to wait for the next day to
bring the hour for taking another l sup
pose this custom has something to do with
the refusal of the Mongolians to have any
thing to do with American doctors and
their doses Of spoonful or two every
hour or half hour.
THE Chinese Doctors charges are only
quarter visit, so that he has the adj
vantage OF US on the score of cheapness,
too. In extreme cases, like advanced
stages of consumption3 for instance, have
been called upon several times. but never
to attend patient afflicted with an ordi-
nary ILL., while scarcely one out Of all the
hundred-odd physicians of my acquaint-
anee has ever been into Chinatown profess
sionaliy at ALL -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08

Chinamen Prefer the Crude Medical
ton of Their Own Physicians.

Chinamen Prefer the Crude Medical
ton of Their Own Physicians.
From the Chicago Chronicle.
You would think that with as large q
Chinese population as Is possessed by Chi
cago some, at least, of the white physi-
clans of the city would have a fair-sized
Chinese practice" remarked a physician a
few evenings ago, especially when 1t is
remembered that in this climate a great
many Of the Mongolians are given to
various sorts of bodily ills.'
Don't white physicians practice among
the Chinese?'
mot to any extent. Once in a while they
are called in by some of the Christianized
and more intelligent of the Cinnamon. but
the masses-those who are neither Chris
tianized nor Intelligent, according to our
standards-will have nothing to do with a
white doctor except as a last resort. And
some of them won't even them
Make their own medicines. I suppose?'
"No; they have their own doctor forget
his name. but he makes his headquarters
In one Of the Chinatown stores. His pres
ence Is said to be so jealousy guarded that
few. II any. white persons ever come in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08

miles on the historic Potomac, and an OPP
portunity to see the United States arsenal.
Alexandria Fort Foote, Fort Washington
and Fort Hunt. The steamer leaves 1th
street wharf every week day at 10 am. and
ington at 2:15 and 6:15 pm.
Visitors in this city will find the electric
trains of the Washington, Alexandria and
Mount Vernon railway pleasant means OF
reaching Arlington, Alexandria and Mount
Vernon, the home and tomb Of Washington.
Round-trp tickets to Mount Vernon. which
allow stop-offs at both Arlington and Alex
andria are sold at reduced rates. Electric
trains leave the station at 1871 street and
Pennsylvania avenue every hour from 10
a m to 3 pm for Mount Vernon. and about
every forty-five minutes from Arlington and
Alexandria. The fare for the round trip to
Arlington will be reduced tomorrow.
favorite route with those going to the
cavalry drills at Fort Myer. with those who
like to spend Sunday at Arlington. and with
those who delight in picturesque scenery
Is the electric cars which run from the
Aqueduct bridge. These cars run direct to
Arlington and Fort Myer, stopping only a
short distance from the main entrance to
the National cemetery and the drill hall at
the fort Nauck Springs. about two miles
beyond Arlington, Is popular with those
who enjoy spending a day in the country.
Cars leave the Aqueduct bridge every half
hour for Arlington, Fort Myer and Nauck
Springs. and every hour for Falls Church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08
All His Eaulf.

All His Fault.
From the Chicago Record.
women beat the world
whats the matter now?'
when my wife wants anything pretty
to wear she hints around until persuade
her to buy 1t: then, after she has worn 1t
out she pitches into me for encouraging her
to be SO extrayagant."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08

to let the gas go, as nothing could stop it.
Knowles then discovered what happened
to his hand. He put it In charge of a doc
tor, who says the hand will be saved, but
the victim suffers great deal Of pain and
will be laid up for several weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08
EACI RSlDA ).

AS the season draws to c,ose special
attractions are being added 10 those which
have already made Chesapeake Beach IA
nous and which will always render it a
popular resort at any time of the year.
Smiths celebrated Ladies' Marine Band
has been secured. and today gives the first
OF a series Of open-air concerts on the
grounds. The band is composed of dozen
or more popular female musicians and d.
rected by Prof. 8. E. Smith. whose clari-
net solos have won him fame in many large
cities. Prof Smith will also furnish or
chestra music for the dancing pavilion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08

MaybeIe Claire. who made her debut in
Washington during the summer. is pre-
senting her act. Poems and Pictures" at
kciths. New York. this week
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08

Tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock the
steamer Charles Manchester will leave It'll
street wharf for sail of forty miles down
the Potomac and return, without landing,
thus giving he excursionists continuous
river ride of eighty miles, To enjoy the cool
breezes and 10 view the beautiful scenery
along the shores OF Maryland and Virginia.
The steamer returning will reach home at
y o clock pm.
The trip to Mount Vernon via the steamer
Charles Manchester Is an ideal one giving
the SightSeer a delight MI sail of MO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08

OPEN-AIR CONCERT AND HARVEST SUPPER
Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept IL and T. ON
lawn Of Eld-Brooks NJ. e. Church, Tenleytown
Tor benefit Of church. Admission Free Supper 25c
it, -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08

Already the Chinese situation has been
taken advantage of by the energetic theater
drama entitled Uncle Sam in China" will
be presented at the Star Theater in New
Work
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08

Fanny Brough. the well-known English
actress. has resigned from the Frohman
London Company. claiming that the part
assigned to her was unsuitable for her
talents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08

Marie Studholme well known in this
country. has been engaged for the leading
roles at the Gaiety Theater, London, re-
placing Violet Lloyd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08

Baldwin Sloane will write the music of
MIR Boolcy. the decentralization of Peter
DUNES sketches. which the Broadhurst
Brothers are TO produce the coming season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08

Charles Frohman will open his new Lon
don house with original farce entitled
Self and Lady" Elaine Terriss and Sey-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08

Nell Gwynne." now being presented at
the Haymarket Theater. London, was writ
ten by Paul kester. an American dramatist
whose first real big hit Is now being re-
corded outside OF his own country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08

Lady Russell. whose divorce scandals
have shocked England and America, will
come to this country and appear as a
vaudeville attraction for the small sum OF
500 per week. So far American managers
have failed To meet her wishes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08

Howard Gould is 10 go out In Rupert of
HentZau" under the management Of Wal
lace Munro. The scenery and properties
have been secured by special arrangement
with Daniel Frohman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08

Winston Churchill, the author Of Rich
ard CaFyel, IS a personal friend of john
Drew. and has written Il letter to Charles
Frohman thanking him for placing his
revolutionary hero III such capable hands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08

Maude Jenries, who has been associa ted
with Wilson Barrett for many seasons az
leading lady, has been engaged by Beer
bohm Tree 10 play the heroine's role in
the play 'Herod, 10 be produced in Lon
don next November.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08

Sydney Grundy's new drama. "A Debt OF
Honor was produced for the first time in
London last Saturday night. The play is
said 10 be successful. and Julia Opp. wei
known in this country. helps materially by
her over work to make II Il 60
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08

Belle Archer has new play with the
strange title. Jess of the Bar H." Miss
Archer opened her season last Tuesday at
Fishkill Landing, y. Y, and both star and
play Is credited with a successful start
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08

Marie burroughs has engaged Maurice
Barrymore to play the leading heroic roles
in The Battle Of the Strong" the play in
which the former will be the star the COM
ing season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08

Charles Froiynan will not confine his
meludramatiC ventures To one as usual the
coming season. but VIII control three in
which Will be employed someth thing like five
hundred people. MIR, Frohman says there
is growing demand for this kind of play
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08

Peter +. Daley opened his season at
Waterbury. Conn. last Wednesday night
In Hodge, Podge & Co. The farce is
said To be very funny and was given a
splendid presentation. all the leading peo-
pie making hits
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08

Henry Miller is having extraordinari-
- successful season in San Francisco He
closes this week, THE Only Way" being
the bill, and all the seats have been sold
out a week in advance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08

Frank Doane. who was the leading come
dian Of A Day and a Night" last season,
will he the chief fun producer of "A Mill
tary Maid" the farce in which Josephine
Hall VIII be exploited the coming season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08

VIII Vaudeville has resigned from the
Sire Brothers production. "A Million Dol
lars, and will play Dan Days part in 1.-THE
Founders" which will be taken out by
Thomas q, Seabrooke next season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08

Arthur Sdman. well known around the
vaudeville circuit. Will star the coming sea-
son in a play called York State Folks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08

Al Leech and the Three Rosebuds have
had new sketch written for them by Joe
Hart entitled Examination Day at
School"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08

Louis Wesley is playing Walter Jones
old part In Gay New York" which opened
in Boston last week and is said 10 have
made a big hit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08

1t is reported In Baltimore that JOfln w
Albaugh. jr.. will be member of the La
fayette Square Stock Company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08

William Elton. the English comedian who
made quite hit In this country in A
Little Ray OF sunshine will appear the
coming season in MY Daughter-in-Law,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08

Jessie Miilward and Margaret Angiin. the
twin stars of the Empire TAeater company
now playing Lord and Lady Algy'' and
Brother Officers" viii sto, AT different no.
tells while on the road. Ill il said that each
has a very poor opinion of the others abil-
ity "a an actress
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08

Ella Chapman, the banjoist and mono
lOgiSt. is a Sister-n-law of Harry Ford of
Ford's Opera House fame III this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08

Paris is very dull Electrically. Only few
Of the theaters are open, and they are do
ing no large amount of business, owing to
the continued heat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08

''Marcel'e," Blanche Wash's Nv play
includes some novel effects, including shir
scene and an explosion.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1900-07-18

Don't neglect vour eyes. Glasses and
spettacles properly lifted To defective
sight. T. E., Broiie. Opera House Jew.
ely Store, Sumpter.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-16
LAID TO REST.
MRS. LHrrIsHA DAVIS.

The funeral of this well known and
highly esteemed lady. whose death
has been noted In these columns, was
held from the Freemason Street Rap
fist Church at o'clock Sunday after
noon, in the presence of large con-
gregation. The services were conduct
ed by the pastor, Rev. ]. ]. Taylor.
The remains We're laid to rest in Elm
wood Cemetery. Following were the
pall-hearers: Messrs. James Petrec.
James w. Wright, c. Gofrigan. ]. l..
Bunting. John Z. Hall, J. w. Cross,
NJ. Winston and George w. Miller.
MRS. BETHANY MIDYETT.
The obsequies of Mrs Bethany Mid
yeti. who departed this life at her
home, No SSS Chapel street. Saturday
evening, were held from the residence
at o'clock yesterday afternoon. The
services were conducted by Rev. Gra-
ham II. Lambeth, of LeI<ies Memorial
NJ. T. Church. Atlantic City Ward.
The interment was in Elmwood Gene
terry. Following were the pail bearers
Messrs. G.. III. Fentrcss. J. H. Landlord,
G. Strawn, f. Odend'hal, II. McKown
and J. D. Armstrong.
MIR. EZEKIEL. H. COATES.
The funeral OF this gentleman,
whose sudden death occurred ut his
home, No. 532 Church street. Saturday
night. was solemnized from the resi-
dencc at o'clock yesterday afternoon.
The services were conducted by Rev
S. G. Hatcher of Queen Street NJ. e.
Church The interment was in Elm
wood Cemetery.
Following were the pall-bearers: c.
c. Blake, c. f. Kegebein. NJ. f. Jones,
5. G.. Thompson, D. II. Reyes, w. w.
O'Brien.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-16
More Work Wanted at Local Gov
eminent Shipbuiding Plant.
Special Meeting OF Councils to Take
tho Mattor mp Tonlsht-Norfolk
aud Portsmouth Committee VIII
Go TO washinston-want one of
tho New veu.els.

a movement of much Importance to
Norfolk and Portsmouth, and in fact
this entire vicinity, is on foot. and now
is presented an opportunity for the peo-
pie Of these cities to show what can be
| done by unity OF purpose.
| An effort is now being made to have
one of the battlcships or cruisers pro-
vided for by Congress built at the Nor.
folk navy yard.
A special meeting of both branches OF
the Councils of Norfolk has been called
for tonight, at which action prelimina-
~ to securing this boon for this port
will be taken. A committee will be APP
pointed to so to Washington, and to-
gether with a committee appointed by
the Board Of Trade and Business Mems
Association. and u Portsmouth commit
tee, urge upon the Secretary OF the
Navy and other officials the claims OF
Norfolk and Portsmouth for the build
ing of one of the new war vessels
The Central Labor Union first moved
in the matter. That body endorsed a
movement to secure additional work
for the Norfolk navy yard, and called
upon the Board of Trade and Business
Mems Association to help push the
MATTEL ACColuihSty, THAT DOuy 0p-
pointed Messrs. w. w. Dey, John f.
LAWYER and James V. Trehy to go to
Washington with n Portsmouth com
mittee and work for the desired ends.
The special meeting OF the Councils
was called by the presidents of the
two bodies at the instance OF those ac-
lively interested in having one of the
new navy vessels constructed here.
Congress has authorized the building
of several new battieships and seven
additional cruisers.
The people of this section would like
to see one of these vessels built at the
Norfolk navy yard. There has long
been feeling that this navy yard
should be given more work Some of
the best repair work and building done
at government shipyards has been done
here. There are many who will be glad
to see the active interest the citizens
of Norfolk and Portsmouth are taking
in this matter at this time. The COM
mittee will go to Washington at once
and will avail themselves of the assist
ancc of Virginia Congressman, and pos
sibly other Southern Congressman.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-16
Illustrates Lecture on CHINA.

Yesterday afternoon st. Luke's Par
ish Church was filled to the utmost
with children and their parents who
had come to enjoy the illustrated lee
ture of Rev. j. Addison Inglc, OF
China.
The views were most excellent, CIV
ing a splendid idea OF the customs and
scenery OF that part of the world, and
the work that is being done there by
the missionaries.
Tonight at the same place at s
O'clock Mr.. Ingle will give another H.
Illustrated lecture. TO adults. and all are
cordially invited to attend.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-16
Farland at the Y. M. G. A. Tonight.

The following programme will be
rendered at the banjo recital in Y. NJ.
C. a. Hall tonight by Mr.. Alfred A.
Farland, the celebrated banjoist, as
sisted by Miss Sue l.. Russell, Of the
Norfolk Conservatory of Music:
Recitation.-Miss Sue Russell
Rcssini.-Allegro vivace, from the
Overture to William Tell.
Hauser.-Cradle Song.
Dussek.-Rondo La Matinee
Bertholdt.-Variation on 1.-THE Old
Folks at Home"
Tripping Thro' the Mea-
dow
kowski.-Serenata.
Sousa.-March. 1.-THE Stars and
Stripes Forever
INTERMISSION.
Recitation.-MissS Sue l.. Russell.
Farland.-Variations on "Auld Lang
Syne."
Robyn-Manzanillo (Mexican Dance
Observation-Disclosures a rAntique.
Weber, eBeriot.-La Preciosa.
Herbert.-The Presidents March.
Farland.-Variations OH Home Sweet
Home"
observation-disclosures motto vivace,
from Concerto, OPP. ca.
Recitation.-MissS Sue L. Russell.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-16
TIE
Joseph Brown
STORE
1T Is
Pleasant

to be able to report a ma
terlally heavier business this
month than was enjoyed dur
ing a corresponding period
last year.
Yesterdays contribution to
the advance was a gain Of
almost 60 per cent. We know
of no reason why we s tro Il
moi be able to report similar
gains henceforward. But upon
you've depend You've
been the active cause so far,
and to no other source than
a confding public, do we look
for further support.
The foundation upon which
we have built, has been conf
dence. And, if such conf
dence is ever unwttingly i'm
posed upon your money
back" and with good grace
is added proof that Browns
is safe always safe. Do you
know us?
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-16
NoRFOLK's REPRESENTATIVES,
PROHIBITION CONVENTION.
VOTERS TO MEET IN RICHMOND
FEBRUARY


The Prohibition voters of the State
of Virginia are called to meet In mass
convention OF Richmond. February 22d.
for the purpose OF nominating Presi-
Dental electors and electing O. State
Executive Committee. and transacting
such other business as may properly
come before the convention.
All legal voters who have voted the
Prohibition ticket. or who propose to
act with the party in the future, are
invited to seats in this convention. and
to participation in all Its deliberations.
County committees are respectfully urE.
ed to use their best efforts to secure a
representative attendance from eacr
county to the end that the work of the
convention may fairly represent the
wishes of the party throughout the
State.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-16
Stage Employees Smoker.

The local union of the National AS
ISOLATION OF Theatrical Stage EN-
ployes held their regular meeting SUN
day evening with President Siebert in
the chair. and transacted routine bust
ness. There was n very full attend
ance. and after the meeting adjourned
the members present accepted the in
vitation of Mr.. NJ. l.. Kayton and were
entertained in his parlors with u
smoker. at which pleasant speeches
were made and enjoyment reigned.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-16
Volunteers of America.

A special meeting OF the Volunteers
of America will be held at Old Baptist
Church, Cumberland street, this even
ing. Miss Bentley will have charge of
the meeting Special music, vocal and
instrumental, has been arranged for
the occasion, Every lady Is invited
All will be made welcome.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-16
Sam Jones Invited Here.

1t is rumorcd that Rev. Sam Jones,
the famous Georgia evangelist, has
been or will be invited to come to Nor
folk and hold series of revival meet
fngs. Mr.. Jones. is now holding meet
ings in Baltimore, where he is drawing
large crowds.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-16
PENSION CASE.
Mackenzie League Meeting.

The annual meeting of the Mackenzie
League will be held at the First Pres
byterian Church at s o'clock tonight.
officers for the ensuing year will be
elected, and by special request n SER
mon TO Young Men and Women. will
be preached by Rev. ]. Ernest Thack-
or, of the Second Presbyterian Church.
y cordial invitation is extended to the
public.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-16
WATT, RETTEw & CLAY
January Sale Of
MOTTO

Goodness! It's just like
Christmas time in here
overheard one Of our patrons
remark yesterday.
And it certainly was.
VI course we expected a
crowd, but not Snch a crowd.
Neither did you.
It really seemed like busy
holiday times.
The sale continues
the same little prices prevail
ing.
So, come to-day. The ear
ller the better.
Here's partial list of what
you will find awaiting you:-
GSIo1ss kss, r.r s,;, a paper.
Colored Velveteen Binding-lc. each.
Linen Bobbn-lc. each
Bodkins--lc each.
Cable Cord-lc yard.
Key Chains. with ring attached-lc
each. ~
Cotton Tanc-lo. n piece.
Brass rins-ac Il paper
Safety Pins any size-2c n dozen,
om ,erS,s Cotton. rcd and navy-S
Tape Measurcs-Go inoh-ec. each.
pmbroidered Initials. for marking
clothes-S dozen for &C.
nat Elastic-black and whlte-2c. n
Pearl Shirt Buttons-s dozen for SC.
basting Cotton->ill numbers-3 spools
for &C.
Curling Irons-large SIEGE. each.
DarninE Cotton-3 balls for SC.
LARGE Button Hooks--wood handle
&c. CiICn. nm ! -------------
Crochet Sas, Hooks-bonc and steel-sc.
FeathSrstitch Brald-2O patterns-so.
lcyeslass Cord-Sc. u yard.
Dress Bones-3c dozen.
Rlankct pins-largc size-2 for &c
PU1h Skirt B,nding-Sc n yard
Laundry WaX-2 for Sc .l
Large box Black Pns-3c n box