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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-02
RESULT OF CHARGES.
Two Firemen Dismissed and One to
He Tried.

As the result of the charges preferred
by Foreman Proctor Of chemical engine
company No. l. located on D street between
18th and 18th streets, against Assistant
Foreman j. A. Sweeney and Privates ].
Altman and W. B. Smith of the company,
the District Commissioners this afternoon
dismissed Sweeney and Altman, without
trial, and directed that Smith be given
trial on the charge of neglect Of duty.
1t appears from a report made to the
Commissioners by the chief engineer of the
fire department, Mr.. Joseph Paris, that
Sweeney failed to turn out to two alarms
Wednesday last. After the company left
quarters he fell through the well hose hole.
injuring his leg. and being found, Mr.. Par
ris states, by Foreman Proctor under the
influence of liquor. with a bottle at his
mouth, and staggering SO that he was unfit
for duty. Altman also failed, the foreman
states, to respond to an alarm, being found
by him, he declares, so much under the
influence of liquor as to be unable to take
a telephone message. The Commissioners
decided to give Smith trial because he
was not found under the influence Of
liquor.
TO fill the vacancies in the department
caused by the dismissal Of Sweeney and
Altman, the Commissioners have appointed
j. s. Trodden and ]. F. Hile.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-02

Meieourne was the sword bearer at the last
coronation, and the price OF the redemption
OF the sword was, as was always custom
airy, 100 shilings.
Of gorgeous swords which are not 50
much weapons as settings for precious
stones, the most valuable in England i
said to be the one presented by the Eeyp-
tians to Lord Wolseley and valued al
f2,000: but this sum H. comparatively little
fol a bejeweled sword If the value OF the
sword brought over to Europe by the late
Shah OF Persia on his first visit namely
f10,O00, can be taken as a standard of what
diamond-hited weapon ought 10 cost.
Those who can recall that wonderful saber
will be somewhat skeptical about the exist
ence OF the Gaikwar Of Barodas gorgeous
blade. which is supposed to be worth more
than twenty swords of equal beauty and
value to the shah's; but it is popuaariy sup
posed that the diamonds. rubies and emer-
AIDS with which IL Is thickly iRcrusted bring
up its value to about s2200eo which at 4
per cent would represent an income of al
most f9,000 year. and renders the posses
sion of such sword something more than
a mere luxury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-02

Pauls: the common sword. to go to ses-
sions. courts of aldermen; the Sun
day sword and the pearl sword, which used
to be carried on very rare occasions only,
but is now exhibited at any time The
office of sword bearer at that time was a
valuable one, the last holder Of the post
purchasing it, giving f7,000 for the office,
which he could have sold for $4,000, but
was prevented by the corporation" who
made 1t gift place. Besides apartments in
the Old Bailey and other privileges the
sword bearer derived emolument from
granting admission to two galleries during
the sessions.
Apropos of the sword of state We learn
elsewhere, with regard TO the coronation of
her majesty, that 1.-The queen. riding up and
going to the altar, offers the sword there
in the scabbard, delivering it to the arch
bishop, who places 1t on the altar. Inc
queen then returns and sits down in King
Edwards chair. and the lord who first re-
ceived the sword offereth the price of II.
and having thus redeemed it receiveth II
from of the altar by the dean of Wesimin-
ster, and draweth 1t out of the scabbard
and carries it naked before her majesty
during the rest Of the soiemnity. LORD
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-02
SOME REMARKABLE SWORDS,
Costly Weapons Which Have Been
Presented to Eamoua Men

AECSchttu 10 FAMOUS Men.
From Chambers Journal.
We noticed with regret that the descrip-
tons OF the sword of honor recently pre-
sented to the sirdar. though they show that
the weapon Is in every way perfect and
splendid value for the hundred gufneas
given for it, contain no mention of auy
motto or inscription having been engraved
thereon, as was the custom of old. 1t will
be recalled that each of the three swords
presented by the kaiser to his three eldest
sons last year bore an inscription such as,
Thy strength belongs to the fatherand.
10 my dear son Wilhelm, Christmas, 1897
W1lhelmus.' While the other side bore the
following admonition: Trust in God and
bear myself bravely, that thy fair name
and honor may be maintained; for he who
trusts to God from the bottom of his heart
WI WIN i never Ever. De defeated on the field of bat
tie. Fearless and true was inscribed on
another weapon, and on a third, Never
draw this sword without a reason and
never return it into its sheath until honor
is satisfied, which was the kaser's rem
dering of motto, very popular once upon
time on Toledo blades, which ran, DO
not draw me without reason; do not
sheathe me without honor For a weapon
presented by man Of peace to soldier
the legend once engraved on Ferrara
blade, My value varies with the hand that
hoids me-, would be rather appropriate:
Jul alolHSi iSCTlptlOu, w men lnlS viper
stings there Is no cure in any doctors
shops" would be hardly suitable for one
who values his own prowess al SO modest
a figure as the sirdar.
Some little time ago it was announced III
a contemporary that the sword of cere-
mony, made by Prof. Herkomer, which is
to be used at Welsh eisteddfods of the fus
ture, was the largest sword on record"
and doubtless if placed in the hands of
modern Godfrey de Bouillon-who, it will
be recalled, with a two-hanfed sword
cieaved Turk into halves from the Shout
der to the hip.-its six feet two inches of
length would be quite long enough for any
one who had business engagement With
1t. But although it exceeds by two inches
the thirty-pound (avoirdupois) weapon used
by Henry the Pious. Duke of Silesia, and
is probably more lengthy than the famous
two-handed sword of Archibald Bell-the-
Cat or EXeter's sword of state it is still
ten inches shorter than the seven-foet cere-
moniai sword, weighing eighteen pounds,
that was made for Edward III, and is now
preserved in Westminster Abbey.
On the occasion of George HIS corona
ton the sword of state, says Horace Wal
pole, was forgotten-they do these things
better nowadays-and the lord mayors
sword was borrowed for the occasion. Al
though nothing is said concerning its iden-
tjty undoubtedly 1t would be the celebrated
pearl sword that was utilized. There are
four swords" said writer at the begin
ming of the century, apropos of the lord
mayor's-"the black, used on Good Friday,
Both of January, fire of London and ali fast
days, when his lordship ought to &C to st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-02
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
Case Before Mayor Simpson of Alleged
Theft of Watch.
Columbia Steam Fire Engine Conn
pnny Holds Regular Meeting
General and Personal News.
Everinc Star Bureau,
No. Tn1 KirG Street
Eel Telenhone Nc. 1Nt.


ALEXANDRIA. Va. February .. 1870.
The case of James Reid. charged with the
larceny Of watch. was called before
Mayor Simpson in the police court this
morning AMI continued until tomorrow
morning Reid was arrested last night on
information given at the police station by
Mr.. William Duncan of Alexandra county.
Sergeant Smith ard Officer Roberts, WHO
arrested Reid last right as he stepped from
an electric railroad car, found on his per-
sor pawn ticket for 81 issued by Wash
iugton shop for watch answering the de
scription OF the enc lost by Mr.. Duncan.
Meeting of Fire Company.
At the regular monthly meeting of the
Columbia Steam Fire Engine Company
held last evening. eleven new members
bership were received.
The company has invitation from the
Maryland State Firemen's Association to
attend the annual steam fire engine con-
test to he held in Baltimore June 10 IA and
10 next. 1t was decided to defer action on
the matter of acceptance until the next
meeting.
After considerable discussion the COM
pany determined to give banquet in the
engine house hall the night of February
81 In former years ii was the custom
among the fire engine companies to hold
hanquets on this date. but recently it has
not been done
Martin-kniEht Nuptiais.
Miss Emma Belle Martin and Mr.. Herbert
c. Knight. officer of the police force.
were quietly married last evening at tho
parsonage of the NJ. E. Church South. on
King street. Rev. E. V. Register per-
formed the ceremony. in the presence of
several friends and relatives of the con-
tracing parties. Mr.. and Mrs. Knight will
reside at 2t9 GibbOn street.
General and Personal.
The funeral of Mr.. James F. Hammersy,
whose death occurred sterday at his resi-
dence. Upper Cameron street. will take
place from st. Mary's Catholic Church at
= o'clock Sunday afternoon. Deceased was
eighty-two years of age and was well
known in this city and Fairfax county,
where he was born.
Funeral services over the remains of Mrs.
Walter Donrelly. who died Tuesday morn
ing, took place this morning at 10 O'Clock
at St. Mary's Catholic Church. The burial
made at st. Mary's cemetery.
Rev J. II. Butler of the First Baptist
Church has received call from the Hunt
ingJon Baptist Church at Waverly. near
Baltimore. Mr.. Butler has the matter yet
under Amusement. His resigna ton at the
local church will take place March /.
Miss Alyc Turner of Warrenton. Va, is
visiting at the home of Mrs. j. Sidney
Douglas. on Upper Cameron street.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the First Rap-
list Church gave a social entertainment in
the lecture room of the church last evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-02
SENTENCES IMPOSED.
action of Justice Cole in Cases Tried
Before Him.

William Jackson and William Robinson,
convicted the 18th ultimo of robbery, hay
ing held up" Ernest c. Corkhil at the
point of a gun while in the Monument
grounds. were this afternoon sentenced by
Justice Cole to Imprisonment in the Yves,
Virginia penitentiary at Moundsville for
seven years each.
Frank Mayo, convicted of second offense
carrying concealed weapons, was sentenced
to three years in the same institution
Thomas Christopher, convicted of larceny.
was sentenced to Imprisonment in Jail for
six months and to pay a fine OF S1OO
John b. Van Horn was tried for two
cases of false pretenses. In one the verdict
was guilty" and in the other guilty,
with a recommendation of mercy"
motion for a new trial was overruled in
the case of Frederick Adams. convicted OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-02

Mocha Gloves If you wear either of these
sizes You can be fitted. "a, "a z9c
and "a. Regular 81 .25 values. for 1OSs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-02

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following:
White-wm. L. Wood and Edith A. Bla-
den; Mark w. Moore, jr., and Minnie H.
Fowler; VIM. 4. Diggle and Maggie T.
Miller; Lewis S. Smith and Annie A. H.
Casey; j. F. Jones and Jane w. WEIGH !;
Henry " Murphy and Henrietta c. Ben
nett; John c. Griffin and Elizabeth V. Con-
way.
Colored-Rutherford Thompson and Car
RE Winters; Willie Bibb and Martha john
son.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-02

belle. The entire structure is massive, the
skull and bones are thick and ponderous
and the muscles of the neck and limbs of
immense volume. Indeed. every requisite
Is united to form a beast of that yxtraordi-
nary strength and cunning that has SO ap-
propriately earned for it its Indian title of
1.-The devil of the woods"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-02

The sentence was imprison-
mcnt for five days in Jail. The prisoner,
however. has already served seventy days
Howell TitIs. convicted yesterday of false
pretensas ate this afternoon furnished
81 600 bond for his appearance for sentence,
Thomas H. Hall qualifying as surety.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-02

There are included Double
breasted Suits and Brownies.
in plcin cclCrs and neat fancy
mixtures. No need t. speai,
IF tie thorougl.ness Of the
making, because that's vOuch-
ed for nv their membership
in cur regular stock. You
have NEVER bought 40 good
SHIFTS for so little. All sizes
in the combined lois from )
TO Is years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-02

Joseph Melvin today pleaded guilty of
begging on E street near I'd street north
east yesterday, and Judge Scott sent him
to the workhouse for sixty days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-15
REV. MATTER IS HERE,
Nineteen Years a Presbyterian
Missionary at Wei Hen,
China.
TELLsoF TROUBLE IN THE ORIENT.
Causes Leading Up to the On
slaught on the For.
eigners.

Rev. R. NJ. Natter, for 19 years q
Presbyterian missionary at Wei Hen
China, is the guest of his old class
mate, Rev. W. S. Marquis, pastor OF
the Broadway church. He will preach
at the Broadway Sunday morning.
While it is somewhat comforting to
DR.. Matter to be away from China just
now, when the missionaries of all
denominations are in peril, yet his
absence from his accustomed duties
at this time is an accident that he
would not have sought had he known
what was coming He is therefore
rather fortune favored in being out
of the country just at the present, and
in October he returns again to his
field. While the district in which
1 am located" said DR.. Matter this
morning, sis not in the region Of
China so seriously affected by the
in the province are as a whole friend
ly, yet we are not so far from the
scene of the main trouble that it may
not break in. or break out, there at any
time. In fact Germany is just now
beginning operations on a new rail-
road that is to invade the territory,
and this may arouse the Boxer sym
pathizers, as anything like foreign
innovation is apt to furnish the sig
nal for revolt and uprising among the
more ignorant and consequently the
more dangerous and more disturbing
classes. "
Reasons for DIssensions
DIR. Matter stated that there are
two distinct reasons for the internal
discussions among the natives Of
China. one of these being the mis-
taken way in which religious de-
nomination pursues it's cause there,
and the other the tendency of an out
side nation to advance it's enterprises
without the employment of interpret
ers capable of intelligently informing
the natives as to the intent and object
of their presence in the country. Then
there is an element of Chinese hostile
to the dynasty, or more particular
ly the dowager empress. who is per-
sisting in her control of the throne,
despite the fact that the actual heir,
her nephew, passed his ma ority sew
eral years ago.
DR.. Matter comes from q foreign
missionary family. He has two
brothers now in the field in China, one
of whom has been 81 years in the
work, and still another brother died
while in the performance of this
christian calling.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-15
WOULD BE PROPER cAPER.
Diamond 10 Packets Should Stop Here for
Passengers, ut Least.

Diamond 10 Packet. Should Stop Here for
Passengers ut Least.
The Diamond 10 line having made
q number of stops at Rock Island of
late for fuel, it is now in order for the
steamers 20 go still further and make
the landings-and in the proper
manner. too. for passengers. If
the 10 line cannot use the new
warehouse that the present coun-
Gil has granted to the Acme Packet
company. it can surely touch here for
passengers, for as it has been suggested
"people will not perish" and the
company may as well have the benefit
of more passenger traffic from Rock
Island as not by simply calling for it.
To be sure there are quite mum Der
of river tourists ticketed from this
city who 60 to Davenport, but this
mum Der has diminished since it be-
came known that Diamond 10 repre-
sentatives on that side were abetting
in the opposition to the company
manifesting a spirit of friendliness
toward Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-15
VIII Speak Later On.

j. Fairchild Bennett, the well
known evangelist, who formerly re-
sided at Carthage. this state. had
promised his Rock Island friends that
he would speak on imperialism" at
Turner hall next Sunday evening,
but Mr.. Bennett has decided to defer
it until some future date after the
state democratic convention is held.
The date of Mr.. Benefits address
will be given later.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-15

A severe sprain will usually disable
the injured person for three or four
weeks. Many cases have occurred.
however. in which q cure has been ef-
fected in less than one week by ap-
plying Chamberlain Pain Balm. For
sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-15
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

L. II. Salzmann and family are
camping on Vandruff's island.
Miss Helen Blake, of Honesdale. Pa. !,
is visiting at the home of j. W. WEIGH.
DIR. Emily Wright has gone to visit
her mother at Spring Borough, Ohio.
Mrs T. H. Dolly and little daugh-
ter have gone to Chicago for an ex-
tended visit.
Mrs. William Long entertained q
company of her friends at Prospect
Park yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. ladders and
daughter have gone to Chicago, where
they will spend the summer.
MIR. and Mrs. Otto Arndt, of Joliet,
who have been visiting with Charles
Weber, returned home this morning.
Mrs. j. D. Collier has returned
from Cambridge. where she organized
Royal Neighbor camp of 25 charter
memb ers.
Rev. Thomas Donney, D. D, has
been elected president of Hedding
college, Abingdon, succeeding Rev.
II. D. Clark. resigned.
Mrs. T. c. Lucas left last night for
q visit to her cid home in Canada,
after an absence of 43 years. She
was accompanied by her grandson,
Charles Fry.
Col. John Lindt. of Council Bluffs,
Iowa, left for home this morning.
after visiting the past three days with
Mr.. and Mrs. A. T. Rohwedder, 2840
Seventh avenue.
Announcement is made of the en-
gagement of Dallas Charles Wakemau.
of Duluth, Mimi, and Miss Mary
Margery Pratt, of this city. The we'd
ding will occur June 27.
Edwin b. Knox, of Moline, was
chosen treasurer of the Illinois Un-
dertakers' asse citation, which has con-
cluded its annual session at Peoria.
The next meeting will be held at Rock
ford.
A c. Dart and Thomas S. Wither-
spoon, of New 0 leans, have returned
from ir fishing trip to Hayward.
Wis. Mr.. Dart says fishing was poor.
The other members of the party will
return ia few DAYS.
Rod J. Mcdonald, the street fair
promoter, is not improving as rapidly
as his friends had hoped he would.
He is still at st. Anthony's hospital,
suffering from a nervous affection,
and the prospects are not favorable
for an early recovery, although it is
hoped he will be able to be around be-
fore many weeks.
Albert Petersen's orchestra gave
the first in the seasons series of
promenade concerts at the Watch
Tower last night. A choice concert
program was rendered, after which
there was dancing. A mum Der of tri-
city people were in attendance. 1t
was an suspicious opening of what
promises to be a popular series Of
summer entertainments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-15
HELLO GIRLS ARE RIVALS.
Day Operators to Give Excursion and
Night Operators Trolley Party.

Night operators Irohey farty.
Operators of the Central Union
Telephone company have chosen sides
and are vieing with one another in
the entertainment line. In former
years the girls united in giving their
friends a steamboat ride on the river.
While they are not disbelievers in the
motto that In union there is
strength. still they feel that there
are enough of them to swing two en-
terprises, and to that end have d.
vided, the day operators on one side
and the night operators on the other.
The former will have a moonlight
river excursion Thursday of next
week, and the latter will have a troll
ley ride and a dance at the Watch
Tower Tuesday night. Both the
trolley party and the excursion are
being boomed as only the hello girls
know how to boom them, and the re-
suit will undoubtedly be that both
will be literally patronized.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-15
DIFFICULT TO GET JURY.
Only Four Men Accepted In the Jasperson-
Donahoo Case.

Only four of the IL jurymen needed
to try Charles Jasperson and Charles
Donahoo. the alleged grave robbers,
bad been secured at o'clock this af-
ternoon. Yesterday counsel for the
defense filed an affidavit objecting to
attaches of the sheriff's office summon
ing talesmen, claiming the officers are
preJudiced against the defendants.
Judge Gest thereupon appointed
Court Stenographer H. D. Blakemore
a special bailiff to hunt up jurymen,
and MIR. Blakemore was out bright
and early this morning summoning
nearly every man he met to report at
9 O'Clock sharp at the court room.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-15

The Rock Island Arsenal Aid asso
citation has held it's annual meeting
and elected officers as follows:
President-T. G. Carroll.
Vice Presidential. K. Clifford.
Secrerary-Harry Hamilton.
Treasurer-Georpe d. Gillette.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-15

For two years Ira W. Kelley, of
Mansfield, Pa. was in poor health on
account of kidney trouble. He con-
suited several physicians and spent
considerable money for medicines
without obtaining relief until he tried
Foley's Kidney Cure, and now writes
Il desire to add my testimony that it
may be the cause of aiding others. y
All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-15
The Modern Beauty

Thriyes on good food and sunshine,
with plenty of exercise in the open
air. Her form CLOVIS with health and
face blooms with its beauty. If her
system needs the cleansing action OF
q laxative remedy, she uses the gentle
and pleasant Syrup of Figs, made by
the California Fig Syrup company,
only.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-15

GA - Ia
s.su.h. 1Ths Kind Yea HsE LKsys Bosctt
So 6; :: GM,,|.4:3:z;5:zzzs;,1I'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-15
A Monster Devil Fish

Destroying its victim, is type of
constipation. The power of this mall
ady is felt on organs, nerves, muscles
aud brain. But DR.. Kings New Life
Pills are safe and certain cure. Best
in the world for stomach. liver, kid
news and bowels. Only 25 cents at
Hartz s. UIlomeyer's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-15
CARPENTERS FATAL FALL
Bernhard Hogencamp Killed at Daven-
port Today.

Bernhard Hogencamp. aged "a. fell
40 feet from the Roddewi Liquor
company's building, on Harrison
street, near the city hall, in Daven-
port, at noon today, and died Is
minutes afterward at st. Luke's hos
pital. Hogencamp was carpenter
employed by Contractor John Mahin.
He was at work on the fourth story.
1t is supposed railing against which
he was leaning gave way. He is
survived by two sons and two daugh-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-15
ChIeaRo and Return,

81 90 to Chicago and return via
c., Z. & P. on June 25, 20 and q.
good for return up to and includ-
ing July 3. Seven through trains
daily. Fastest time, best service.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-15
Judge Hand ON the Bench.

Judge John P. Hand, of the su-
preme court. was in the city yester-
day, and P. G.. Rennick, chairman Of
the county central committee, took
dinner with him st the depot. Judge
Hand was in the city for nearly two
hours. and was on his way to Spring
field, where he today received his GER
ti6cate of election as justice of the su
preme court of Illinois for the Fifth
district, and was sworn into Office.
Judge Hand was, Of course, feeling
very good over the result of the cleo
ton. and particularly over the splen-
did majority rolled up for him in this
district.-Peoria Journal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-15
Home For the Summer.
AGENT OF THE CONGRESS
7. j. McCann Chosen to Represent Tri- City
Labor Body.

T. J. McCann, of Moline, has been
elected business agent by the execu-
tive committee of the Tri-City Labor
congress. Mr.. Mccain has fitted up
an Office in the Library building in
Moline.