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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-28
THE HORSELESS CARRIAGE.
Commissioner DuclI Predicts That 1t
VIII Come Into GemernI Use.

| THE horseless carriage will become as
great fad in few years as the bicycle,
and will outlive it, because of its universal
utility"
Commissioner Duell said this to a repre-
sentative Of The Star today in the course
of conversation on the affairs of the Of
fee.
"A few years ago the patent office was
fairly deluged with applications for pat
ents for new ideas and Improvements in
bicycles. Today we are passing through
much the same experience Hundreds Of
applications are being received each week,
and look for revolution in the horseless
carriage art within a short time. The in
ventive genius Of Americans is second to
none in the world. and our inventors are
evolving even now vehicle which do not
doubt will rival the world
''Do I understand you to mean that al
ready there is an application pending for
a vehicle that is SO vastly superior to those
now in as to indicate revolution in
the art?' asked the reporter.
Not exactly that. l cannot say what
applications are pending. nor am I in
position to say that the almost perfect
horseless carriage, or, as it is technically
termed. the motor vehicle Is assured. But
what l do say is that within a few years
there VIII be devices very much more per-
feet than at present. Ten years from now
you will see ten such vehicles where you
see one now.
What is the desderatum In a motor We
hicle?" queried the reporter.
"A vehicle that will combine simplicity
and durability with cheapness. BY SIM
plicity mean no complicated mechanism
heavy and cumbersome and liable to get
out Of order; durable in that it will wear
a reasonable length Of time and cheap
we'll, reasonably enough to permit it's pur-
chase by those who now maintain a horse
and buggy. These are the great difficulties
which must be overcome before the motor
vehicle becomes universally used. Today
we have several varieties Of motor vehi-
cles. but all possess disadvantages. The
storage battery is liable to become exhaust
ed when one is far away from a recharg-
ing station, and thousand and one other
mishaps may come to the others / am in
cIined to believe that the vehicle of the flu
ture will be operated upon the storage bat
cfr1a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-28
MORE PATENTS ISSUED,
Work of the Office During the Past
Year.

During the past year there have been
issued "a, $50 original patents by the patent
office, an increase of 1854 over the previ-
Gus year. A total of ,75S design patents
were issued, which is a decrease of ISL
over 1899 There a decrease of eleven
reissues, the exact number for the year
being eishty-one. There a total of
172l trade marks allowed, an increase of
seventy-two over last year, while there
were 226 more labels issued than in 1899.
There was a decrease in the number of
prints allowed, the number issued being
nnety-seven as against 100 last year.
While the patents proper have increased
5.S per cent, closely apprOXimating the %,
600 mark, the design patents have decreas-
ed II per cent and reissues II per cent.
The latter decrease, however, reflects cred
1t upon the Office, it is said. as indicating
a more thorough and careful examination
before granting the original patents.
Trade marks have increased 4.3 per cent
and labels 45 per cent but prints have de-
creased Z per cent.
This record speaks we'll for the prosper
ity of the country, said Commissioner
Duell. when money is plentiful the in
ventor files his application for patent. The
patent Office has the current work we'll in
hand, and inventors not required to
wait months and months for action upon
their applications. 1t is my impression the
year 1901 will be a record breaker for the
Office"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-28
ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM CUBA.
,""rt oHciais to he SaIaried-PrOs-
pcrity in Puerto Princine

A dispatch from Havana, dated December
"a says: decree has been issued putting
the clerks OF courts, bailiffs and other Of
hcers on salary from February l and doing
away with the fee system, which has been
greatly abused in Cuba
Jose Miguel Gomez, civil governor of the
province Of Puerto Principe. who is I'm Ha
Fana on business connected with the de-
Velopment Of the industries of that section
OF the island. reports that peace and pros.
perlty prevail under the American admins.
tratlon. He says the cane crop is heavy
ana that wages are high, owing to the de-
mana Tor men. In his judgment, Cuba g
gradually becoming satisfied. and wishes
nothing radical from the constitutional
convention. The rural guards, he asserts.
are doing good service. and there Is no
brlgandage to speak of. He tiatly contra
diets the sensational reports on the sun
Ject or outlawry that have appeared il,
some of the Cuban papers during the las.
few weeks. ~
The first formal reception and ball held
IN the palace since Gen. Wood became gov
ernor general was given this evening more
than LOCO persons attending
tomorrow evening reception and ball
VIII be given on the German second-c)as1
cruiser Vineta. which arrived here a week
ago from St. Thomas.
me marriage Of Mr.. Alexis e. Frye, SUI
perlntendent OF Cuban schools, and Seno-
rita Maria Teresa Arruebarrena will be a
clVil ceremony, taking place on the evening
OF January l at the palace formerly Occur
pied by Gen. Lee at Quemados. Mr.. rrye
declined cathedral wedding, because Of
the promises demanded by the church
Monsignor Sbarrett. bishop of Havana,
urges a church wedding, contending that
the example set by a civil marriage viii
nave a bad effect on Cuban teachers gen.
orally, and he offers a dspensation from
Rome to remove the limitations to when
objection is made. Senorita Arrueharrena
however is not disposed to acquiesce tly'
such an arrangement
Senor Nunez. civil governor of Havana,
mas pronounced against the legality of tha
Dady sewering and paving contract
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-28
ANTE-WAR "REMINISCENCES
Lecture by j. w. COnard, Orderly to
Col. Lee in 1859.

Col. Lee in 1859.
The meeting Wednesday evening of Burn
side Post, G. A. r., was regarded by those
present as most interesting. Commander L.
G. Kimball presided and Mr.. Jerome f.
johnson, the adjutant of the post kept the
minutes.
The feature of the occasion was adj
dress by Mr.. J. Warren Conard. formerly
Z, member of Company K, Sd United States
of John Brown at Harper's Ferry, after his
famous raid in 1859, orderly to Robert
E. Lee. colonel, ommanding the United
States forces sent from Washington to cap
ture Brown and his adherents. Mr.. Conard
stated that in his official capacity he was
brought during his stay at Harper's Ferry
into contact not only with Col. Lee later
general of the confederate army, but with
E. o. c. Ord, afterward major general in
the United States army: Thomas Jonathan
Jackson, now almost universally referred to
as ''StoneWaN' Jackson, who was in COM
mand of the cadets Of the Virginia Military
Institute from Lexington, Va; Lieut.. (af-
terWard GEM J. E. B. Stuart: Turner
Ashby, captain Of the Black Horse Cavalry
of Fauquier county, Va, and many others.
Mr.. Conard depicted the preparations for
the attack on the old arsenal where John
Brown took refuge with his men, and which
is now known the country over as John
of the killing of various members both of
the attacking and resisting parties.
At the conclusion of Mr. Conard's re-
marks about a dozen old soldiers made brief
speeches, in which they related some Of
their ante-war experiences in the army.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-28

Gently instituted by w. Mosby Williams, a
stakeholder, against the District Title In
surance Company, to secure the appoint
ment of a receiver for and the winding up
Of the affairs of the defendant, Justice Bar
nard today approved the bond necessary to
be filed in appealing the case to the Court
of Appeals.
1t is understood that one Of the questions
to be settled by this appeal is whether or
not equity rule 81 of the Supreme Court of
the United States applies to and controls
the Supreme Court of the District Of Co
lumbia in corporation cases, as was held by
Justice Barnard In his decision against the
compiainaut. Wtl1tnma.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-28
DEDICATION CEREMONY.
Exercises Under the Auspices of
Florence CrittentOn Home.

The National Florence Crittenton Home,
which, for some years past, has been To-
Gated at No. 21S Sd street northwest, was
formally dedicated to the purpose for which
it was opened--rescue work among women
Wednesday evening.
While the work has actually been in
operation for a number of years there has
not until now been dedication of the build
ing. This was caused by the fact that there
was debt hanging over the structure,
which has recently been paid. After this
had been accomplished the managers felt
that recognition of the event should be
made in a BETTING manner.
During the afternoon beginning at
O'Clock and continuing until Z in the
evening reception was held The receiv-
ing party comprised Mr.. c. N. Crittenton,
the founder of the organiZa ton; Mrs. Kate
Waller Barrett, national superintendent;
Mrs Gallagher and Mrs. Alfred Wood.
Visitors from among the representative citi-
Zens of Washington attended and brought
well valuable gifts.
The services of a later hour We're opened
with devotional exercises, followed by an
address by Rev. Donald Mcleod, pastor of
the First Presby Church. Four dea-
conesses from the National Training School
OF the Womans Home Missionary Society
of the M. f. Church sang, accompanied by
autoharps. A solo was rendered by Miss
Wahle. Previous to some remarks by Mr..
Crittenton Mr.. Mcleod and Rev. R. p.
Williams of Trinity P. e. Church baptized
four of the babies whose homes are at the
institution.
Mrs. Mckinley, wife of the President,
has not only shown interest in the work,
but recently sent the home a contribution
of money. Others who have Helped are:
DR.. l. P. Patch. president of Redtield Col
lege, North Dakota, who has furnished a
room to be called the Good Samaritan"
Mr. A. H. Kendig of Moon Run, Pa. who
To Ia, in icI-
ing the Matilda Phillips room; Stumph &
Co. gave white iron bedstead. with mat
tress and pillows; w. H. Hoeke gave an
oak washstand; Mr.. Nee, dresser; Dulin
&. Martin, a toilet set and table bell; Lans-
burgh Brothers. w. M. Redmond, Golden
berg & Co, John Ridden, Charles F. Lin
ger and others sent various useful articles.
The interest felt by Mrs. Mckinley in the
welfare Of the unfortunates is further
shown by the fact that at her request Colo
mel Bingham every week and sometimes
twice a week sends to the home ex-
auisite flowers from the White House con-
SerVatory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-28
Pleasure for Little People.

The Sunday school of the Garden Me-
mcrial Presbyterian Church, Minnesota
avenue Anacostia held It's Christmas en-
tertainment last evening. The church was
well filled with the parents and friends of
the little ones to witness the exercises. Rev.
DR.. Miller, the pastor, opened the program
with prayer, after which Master Walter
Simpson delivered an address of welcome.
REGULATIONS and songs were rendered Ivy
the following pupils: Blanche Sill, Sophie
Proctor, Emma Proctor, Ruth Whaley.
Can olee Thorn, Roy Easter. Pearl Henning,
0lsste Meade and Annie Butler. A can
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-28
FOR TEXAS SUFFERERS
Detailed Statement of Receipts and
Disbursements by DR.. Tindnil.

Detailed Statement OF Receipts ana
Disburse ments by DR.. Tindail.
DR.. William Tindall, secretary to the
board Of District Commissioners, who was
designated by them as the officer to re-
ceive and transmit to the authorities of the
state Of Texas all contributions that should
be made to them for the relief of the suf-
ferers by the storm which occurred in that
state September 8. 1900, has transmitted to
the Commissioners the following detailed
statement of the contributions he received
and of the manner in which he forwarded
them
September 10. 19OO-Wiliam c. Wood
ward, So: B. F. Bittinger, $50; John W.
Ross, $50; Henry 3. LOCKER 81; E. S.
H. Dana, $40. September 10, 19Oo-Saks &
Co, $50; F.. O. Beckett $40; Admiral ]. A
Greer, SO; c. S. Sperry, 50; c. H. NJ, 81;
T. j. Heiberger $50; j. Eldridge Burns, 50;
W. H. Stoutenburg, $40. September IA,
19OO-Henry Franc & Sons. $40; the Jour
neymen Plumbers and Gasfitters' Associa-
ton, $780, w. +. Holtzman, S15; ]. Smith
Kirk cat Inter-Ocean Bnilding), 500; A. w.
Dow. So September 15-H. Randall Webb.
IS; The Evening Star, $1,9S4; James B.
Lambie TOR Charles Schneider Baking
Company, $50; NJ l. Weller. SO. Septem-
Der II, 1900: c. Fraser, SO; c. S. Bun
Inter-Ocean building), so September 10,
19oO-John r. Carmody, 50; Matthew G.
Emery, $50; A Friend. So September 10,
1gOO-Forsberg & Murray, 81; ]. E. Walsh,
81; Smit hsonian Institution officers and en-
ployes S17O.2 Epworth Sunday school NJ.
b. Church South, S11.50 September 90
19O0-Cash So; ]. Smith Kirk Cat Inter-
Ocean buildingl, $24. September 81, 1900
j. Smith Kirk cat InterOcean buiIding).
S275; Thomas c. Noyes proceeds Of the
alter entertainments}- S2,977.35 September
% 19OO-F. w. 1Huidekoper, $25; Mrs. John
B. Lord (through Mrs. D. Mareanl, $40; DR.
W. c. Fowler, 50. September "a,
19OO-The Washington Post, $500 %
September %, 1860 - William F. Mey-
ers Cor Saengerbund and Arion sing
ing societies), $25; the Murray Universal
list Society Through p. A. Auer secretary,
S16O5. September ~, 19OO-Dr. George B.
WEIGH, SIS. September 2S, 190O-The Even
ing Star, 500 81; Frank T. Browning, $40;
cash. cents. October 10-Police Depart
ment, $34s.25 October "a, 19oo-The Even
ing Star. S315.48. November p, 19OO-The
Evening Star. sl46.53. December 90. 1900
The Evening Star. S.. Total, So, 429 46
Transmitted by drafts to Governor Jo-
seph D. Sayers, September IL, 1900, $51;
September A. 1900. $254; September Is,
1900 81 1877; September 20, 1900, $341 so:
September %, 1900. $1,000: September "a,
1900; $711.72; September %, 1900. 81 129;
October "a, 1900, 1915. 48; October 10, 1900,
draft to Gus Amunsden, deputy chief of
police Galveston, Tex, $346.25; October
10, 1900. check Richard Sylvester, So; No
vember q, 1900, draft to Governor Joseph
D. Sayers $146.53; December 20. 1900, S.
Total, So, 429. 46.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-28

tata> entitled, The Trial of Santa Claus"
followed. and at the conclusion pound
packages of candy and apples were dis
tributed ia the scholars by Mr.. Alexander
Garden, the superintendent of the Sunday
school. Many presents from teachers to
pupils and from pupils to teachers were
made, and the entertainment was brought
to a close with benediction by DR.. Miller.
The Sunday school Of the Congress
Heights Methodist Chapel observed the
Christmas festival last evening, a program
of dialogues, recitations and music being
given. Rev. w. L. Lynn. pastor, was in
charge of the exercises. The children re-
ceived their gifts from two prettily deco
rated Christmas treeA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-28
THE DELAWARE sENATORsHIp.
Democrats i'm the Legislature Hold q.
Conference

A dispatch from Dover Del. last ni.bt
says: Democratic leaders from all narts NJ
the state, to the number Of about 1876. and
including all democratic assemblymen-elect
except three, held a conference here today
to consider the situation relative ia the
election of two United States senators by
the legislature. which will convene on Tues
Gay next. January l.
NO definite plan of action was decided
upon, but the prevailing sentiment OF those
who addressed the meeting, and generally
OF those present, was that the democrats
should use every endeavor to prevent the
election of }. Edward Addicks as one Of
the senators.
The legislature will be composed of twen-
ty-three democrats and twenty-nine repub-
leans. OF the latter, the Addcks faction
Is believed to control eighteen and eleven
are expected to oppose Addicks for senaS
tor. Should all senators and assemblymen
be present and vote on the ballot for sena-
tor, twenty-seven votes will be necessary
to elect
State Chairman Willard Salisbury pre-
sided at the conference today and In CALI
Ing the meeting to order urged that the
democrats in the legislature should not
enter into coalition with the republicans
unless the democrats be conceded one Of
the United States senator's.
John Bfggs, former state attorney gen.
eral and former state chairman, advocated
the voting forotwo anti-Addicks republi-
cans, as did also Attorney General White.
if the plan for the election Of one demat
crat fail.
Deputy Attorney General Cooper urged
the democrats to vote with the anti-Ad-
dicks republicans in the organization of
the legislature, and for two anti-Addicks
republicans for United States senators, and
thereby make certain the defeat Of Addicks,
United States Senator Kenney proposed
the holding of a caucus by the democratic
legislators. and that all should abide by
the caucus majority decision
As stated, no definite decision was
reached A democratic caucus will be held
Monday evening next.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-28
Industrial Guild Incorporated.

Articles Of Incorporation of Industrial
Guild No. were placed on record this af
ternoon. The officers of the guild are Alex.
J. Stewart, president; VIM. H. Thomas,
vice president; VIM. w. Fraction, secre-
tary; Catherine ]. Brown, treasurer, and
Franklin Jones, general organizer. The
stated object Of the guild Is to buy suf-
fcient land upon which to build town
and establish such business enterprises as
may be necessary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-28

The President has amended the civil
service rules SO as to include In that
section relative to the reinstatement of
veterans of the civil war the veterans of
the Spanish war, This action on the part
OF the executive gives the soldiers and
sailors who participated in the war with
Spain equal rights with the veterans of
81 in the matter of preference in appoint-
ments. This means that in competitive ex-
aminations for positions a former soldier.
no matter how low down the list he stands.
provided, OF course. he pass the test, may
take precedence over others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-28
Police Regulations Amended.

Upon the suggestion Of Major Sylvester,
the chief of police, the District Commits
sioners today amended that provision Of
section IL, of article 8. Of the police regula-
lions, which prohibits the placing or hang
ing Of meat. fish or fowls over any sidewalk
or parking space. AS amended the regula-
tions will hereafter allow dealers to dis
play game and poultry within four feet Of
the building line In front of their respective
places OF business between November 1
and April ].
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-04-19
Crescent Bicycles.
Sailing, Hanson 3 Co.

Sheriff Owen has been to Flint,
Holly and Lapeer on business and
visiting trip.
Oliver, Wizard, Greenville, and
Bement Flows, Harrows and Guilt
vators for sale by A. Kraus.
L. Fournler has bought the store
building of Tayler and Hampstead,
next to Bates & Co.'S. store.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-04-19
Spreads Like Wlldfire.

When things are "the best" they
become "the Lest selling" Abraham
Hare, a leading druggist, OF Bellville,
D.. writes: "Electric Bittc.s are the
best selling bitters have handled iu
90 years. You know why? Most dis
eases begin in disorders Of stomach
liver, kidneys, bowels, blood and
nerves. Electric Bittets tones up the
stomach, regulates liver, kidneys and
bowels, purifies the blood, strength
ems the nerves, hence cures multitude'
of maladies 1t builds up the entire
system. Puts new life and vigor into
any weak, sickly, rundown man OF
woman. Price so cents, Sold by L.
Fournier. druggist.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-04-19
Crescent Bicycles.
Sailing, Hanson B 90.

The willard Co. are holding the
Opera House this week, with full
attendance.
The Crawling Steam Laundry is
prepared to wash and put up Lace
Curtains in the finest and latest style.
\ Fred Alexander is home from his
school at Ann Arbor, for the spring
vacation.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-04-19
DE- 1cIous.

Did you ever stop to consider what
this word implies. II not here 1T is:
Sweet or graceful to the senses;
charming; exquisite; delightful; all of
this and more Is to he found In Vick's
Iroudequoit Musk Melon. Cut one
up for breakfast and its delightful
aste and sweet aro,na will create an
atmosphere OF unspeakable Joy
around the family board. Send for
vicks Garden and Floral Guide and
learn all about this wonderful melon
and thousands Of other things 10 the
vegetable and floral world. Write
James. vick's Sons, Rochester N. Y.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-04-19
Millions Given Away.

1t Is certai My gratifying to the pub
lie to know OF one concern which Is
not afraid to be generous. The pro
prietors of DR.. Kings New Discovery
for consumption, coughs and colds,
have given away over ten million trial
bottles and have the satisfaction o!
knowing it has cured thousands OF
hopeless cases. Asthma, bronchitis,
la grippe, and all throat, chest and
lung diseases are surely cured by it.
Call on l.. Fournier, druggist, and
get free taial bottle. Regular size SOC
and $1.O0. Every bottle guaranteed.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-04-19
That Throbbing Headache

Would quickly leave you, II you
used DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Thou
sands OF sufferers have proved their
matchless merit for sick and nervous
headaches. They make pure blood
and build up your health. Only %
cents, money back IL not cured. Sold
by l. Fournier druggist
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-04-19
A Horrible Outbreak

@Of larSe sores on my little daugh-
ter's head developed into a case OF
scald head" writes c. ID. Isbill, OF
MorgaDton, Tenn, but Bucklen's Ar
MICA Salve comrletely cured her. It's
a guaranteed cure for eczema, letter,
salt rheum, pimples, sores, ulcers and
piles. Only 25c at l.. Fourniers.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-04-19

Mr.. A. G. Wilcox and family desire
that we extend their sincere thanks
to the members of Marvin Post and
the Ladies Of tie G.. A. R., the choir
and all friends who gave them such
aid and syn pathy In the hours OF
their great bereavement.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-04-19

DR.. Insley's mother completed her
visit here. Monday, and Mrs. Insley
and the boy went with her for
visit at Saginaw and Bay City. The
DR.. looks lonesome.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-04-19
All kinds Of garden seed at
Sailing, Hanson & Co.

AElmer Ostrander returned from a
visit with Lew, In Montmorency
county, Monday.
IN. Nicholson is yet buying cattl e
and sheep for the big farm, and has
made his plans for large acreage of
spring crops.
The ladies of the Presbyterian
church will serve ten cent lunch,
at Mrs. Canfleld's, on Saturday from
to p. m.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-04-19

For SALE-Cheaper than to pay
rent. one OF the cosziest homes 10
Grayllng, in good repair, and nicely
situated. ALSO a fine six octave
organ. Enquire at the Avalanche"
office.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-04-19
Sale Of State Tax Lands.
STATE OF MICHIGAN.
GEN'L DEPARTMENT.
I..uatUa Anrfl Oh IOOO


STATE OF MICHIGAN.
AUDITOR GEN'L DEPARTMENT.
LANSING, April I'd 1900.
NOTICE is hereby given that GER
tain lands situated In the county Of
Crawford bid of to the State for
taxes of 1896 and previous years and
described 10 statements which will
be forwarded to the Office of the
Treasurer of said county, and may
be seen at said Office previous to the
day of sale, will be sold at public
auction by said Treasurer, at the
County Seat, on the first Tuesday
of May next. at the time and place
designated for the Annual Tax Sale,
II not previously redeemed or can.
celed according to law. Said state.
ments contain full description OF
each parcel of said lands.
ROSCOE ID. DIX,
ap5-4w Auditor General.