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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-09
From the CornhiIl.


: Most readers must have felt doubts as to
the stories of eagles attacking men. even
when their pests were being robbed. but
an instance of such an attack made in the
open and not near a nest, occurred to Mr..
Turner Turner. a well-known sportsman and
amateur fur hunter in British Columbia
During an expedition into north British Co.
lumbia he had been trying unsuccessfully
to get shot at band of caribou. Seeing
an eagle in the distance he stood still to
watch it, as he had not seen one in the
neighborhoed where he was shooting.
THE ground was covered with six inches
of snow, except on the submits of the
mountains, where it was deeper" writes
Mr.. Turner-Turner, land L was therefore
a conspicuous object Presently was sur
prised to see how close the bird was APP
preaching, but concluded that it must have
mistaken me standing still for a stump,
and would Immediately discover its error.
1t never deviated from its course or
changed its position, except to drop its
legs slightly when about ten yards of
drew up again, flying directly at my face,
which so took me by surprise as to leave
me hardly time to throw up my rifle as
guard and to wave my left hand. This
caused the eagle to pass above me with
rush Of half a dozen rockets, Up to this
time the thought of harming the bird never
occurred to me. But 1 then faced about
and fired at my retreating foe. Then with
a rapid wheel 1t turned to renew the at
tack this time making an undoubted and
Intentional swoop at my head, In which 1t
would have been successful had not sud
denly ducked. 1t was not common bald
eagle but as / afterward learned, noun
tain or golden eagle"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-09
observations On District Taxes.

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
As nobody pays taxes with delight, ex-
cept that they are for the time ended, l
oralize some of my thoughts over my own
tax bill
First. | never receive bill for taxes. and
why not: Every other creditor sends his
bill. Consequently l Go not know when my
taxes are due. My entire life is not given
to this subject, and modern times are SO
full of recurring bills that the months go
by unjogged. and then 1 find that I am
being charged ! per cent month, pawn
brokers' terms, for back taxes.
Here is a bill upon a twenty-foot-wide lot
in a not fashionable quarter for $50. with
penalty for twelve months delay OF $10.S0.
am sure l was not a voluntary delin-
uuent A two-cent stamp or a word from
a policeman would have saved me almost
one dollar a-month.
But | find that the years taxes we're not
seven months: no long time to forget tax
bill: and looking at the tax bill for 1870.
which is only one month old, l nnd again
that my taxes up to June 80 next, hve
atty Of 3 per cent on the half year, or 1.5O
upon s45 So there Is proceeding against me
an invisible interest. without my tnforma-
ton, and 1t Is worse than the worst bank
er's interest; 1t Is IL per cent. Suppose the
same ratio were charged by tradesmen.
who send their bills monthly. and think
themselves not demeaned by it!
My water bill Is a small matter. but why
should I have no notice Of it till 1t comes
in the language of a threat: Your water
will be turned off at Il o'clock tomorrow
without recourse" Is the law altogether a
ruffian? Why not have spent the two-cent
stamp for an earlier courteous notification
instead of a threat? Must / tie string to
my finger the whole year in order to re-
member that l owe Sc for water tax? Are
these our masters or our servants?
thn ftypna I hoy rnt hnn
published as delinquent and justly could
not be, for bill never sent to me. IT 1 were
so published upon the facts stated I should
think had been slandered. But do any of
the alleged delinquents get their bills?
As 10 going to the tax office, 1 tried that
once: we stood in a line, and after a while
the receiver of taxes got on his stool and
went out indefinitely. and went home,
mortified to be a citizen.
The tax rate Is $1.5O per 500 Of valuation
So a $1,000 assessment Is taxed 500 per an
mum. or nearly 81 a week.
Meantime have to pay 25 cents to 70
cents per week to move my ashes. This is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-09
HIS CHOICE OF DOTTED SWISS
She Reveals One of the Mysterse. q,
shopping to Him.

She stood before the plate-pIass wipdovy
of one of our big department stores brill
liantly illuminated by rows of incandescent
lights.
Her fur-cape collar was pulled I'D high
around her neck. 1t was night, one night
during the recent cold spell, in February.
Ammo Domini, in the nineteenth or the
twentieth century, according to your way
of computing century runs. The thermom-
eter had won out from the freezing point
by many degrees, and was giving zero a
hard run with the mercury to a finish.
Yet within that window was DISPLAYED
and had been displayed for three weeks,
mystic confusion of summer goods for ia
dies dress weari
''odd?" she said, as she pipched the over
coat that contained the arm of the man on
whose arm she coaxingly clung odd?
Or course it's odd. 1t is one of those mex
plicable freaks of the shopping and dry
goods world-these midwinter sales of la
dies summer goods. Certainly to a mans
eye they appear utterly ridiculous and in
congruous.
Here We are shivering ike two frozen
cabbages, gazing at enticing folds and fes-
ICONS of sheer white lawns feathery organ
dies. pretty piques, ginghams, lovely wash
silks and enhancing dotted and plain swiss
Il understand that these midwinter sum-
mer goods sales originated in Paris, but
they are freaks, nevertheless Their only
apology for a premature appearance Of
three months Qhey will all be shown over
again, you know, when the warm weather
arrives Is that 1t gives ladies who are so
inclined an opportunity to buy ahead, and
make up their summer dresses before sum-
ner comes, and it appears to please the
storekeepers.'
Her glance pierced the meshes of her
veil, as her eyes wandered affectionately
over the contents of the window. Finally
discerning one pattern to her taste, she said:
Il think l will come down tomorrow and
get some of that dotted swiss in the corner.
Isn't it SWEET"
As the cold wind swept them down Mar
ket space, her companion was overheard to
say something about her being Ibis choice
of dotted swiss" or words to that effect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-09
tention to the demands of the District as

tention to the demands OF the DlStt!ct as
to the needs of their own constituencies.
LAS matter of fact, to the District, both
houses of Congress stand as an upper and
a lower municipal body, and every mem
Der should have corresponding interest in
all of the wards, as it were, of the Dis
trict. This lively interest should extend
beyond the confines of the committee on
the District in both houses, respectively,
and l presume that it does to greater or
less extent. That it would be intensified
II members were reelected to several terms
there can be no doubt. Instead fair pro-
portion of the House bennially changes.
with the result that when one of these
congressional aldermen becomes acquainted
with the location of the Capitol, White
House and department buildings he is
elected to stay at home, and another man
repeats often the same operation.
washington is not merely large city
in the District of Columbia, but is one of
the great cities of the United States, and.
to my mind, is the city of the nation, to
which all should do homage. If my Dor
ough of Manhattan can afford to spend
several millions in building speedway
simply where men can drive horses fast,
Congress ought to give millions on demand
for the beautifying and adjoining of WASH
ington, L. S. A"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-09
CARRoLLs VOW IN THE LEAD.
Golden Eagle Bowlers Defeated the
SaenEerbund.

The Saengerbund bowling team went to
the alleys Of the Golden Eagle Club last
night and losing two of the games fell back
from the tie which united it to the Car
roll Institute team for first place, leaving
the CAROLS leaders without effort upon
their part. The home team bowled a strong
and steady game. all Of its men save Die
mer doing finely. Diemer was decidedly
off form. and retired in the last game, his
place being taken by Colt, who did well.
Bruegger put up the best series of scores
he has made so far this season. securing
high mark for the evening when he bowled
22l in the opening game. The rolling of the
visitors covered the range between very
good and very bad, and upon the whole
none but Meyers BOWED in championship
form. although Burdine and Spiess each
had two good games. A noticeable feature
of all of the games On both sides. even in
the Saengers' small total of the wind-up
game was the unusually large number of
strikes.
While the visitors did some fine bowling
in the first few frames of the opening
game. and therefore secured lead the
members of the home team soon got live
ly move on themselves and forged ahead.
The game was quite close at times but
toward the end the visitors We're too many
pins behind to close the gap. The score
follows:
FIRST
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-09
His Business Career.

From the Chicago Post.
II should think you would have your boy
trained for some business"
81 am"
But he's never done a days work la his
life"
That's true"
He doesn't know anything except how
to Dress dance and talk nonsense"
TRUE again, but that's part of the train
ing for his life business"
''Well, what do You expect to make Of
him?"
The husband of an heiress"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-09

Thomas B. Harlan. Frederick Nolker, VIM.
p Garen. George P. Heckei, Chris Won DER
Abe and ]. w. Kelley. Every one of the
above has subscribed for stock. One OF
the subscribers is the president OF a large
manufacturing company employing 1,5oO
men. He says he invested purely as BUS
mess venture which he knows will pay
handsome dividends. The old Sportsman's
Park. on Grand avenue, has been selected
as the grounds. This is where the st. Louis
Browns made their reputation and coined
many a dollar for Won der Abe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-09
GRAlM-gg
GRAlM-@g

appetzing. nourishng food drink to take the place
OF coffee. Sold By all grocen and liked by ali who
have used It. Grain-O IL mnde OF pure grain II
aids digestion and strengthens the nerves. Il Ia
not stinuiant. but n health builder, and the
great benefit. Costs about as much as coffee
15c. and 2Sc. per package. Ask your grocer for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-09

The boy. having freely admitted that he
cut down the cherry tree is amazed to OBJ
serve his father coming at him with the
trunk strap.
What" exclaims the boy. do you not
propose to exenaplify the saying that hon
esty is the best policy?"
mo, rather the saying that children and
fools speak the TRUTH" retorted the old
man, with a readiness of wit scarcely to
be expected in one of his mature years
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-09

Gipsy Fortune Teller-"In time you prob
ably will make a good income. but you
never will be a rich man..
Indeed! Why not?"
'You are not saving: in fact, YOU are
downright wastefui.
my good woman, I'm afraid that's true
You have wonderful gift. Do tell me how
you knew was wasteful?
You have just wasted half crown in
getting your fortune toldr-Tft-Bits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-09

The tables were turned in the second
game, and while the home team started
with the advantage of lead on account of
good playing in the early frames, the Wis
itors had not much trouble in effecting
winning. The bowling on both sides was
good, and the only poor work was done by
Diemer. The score follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-09
wEALTHIEsT MEN INCLUDED.
Capitalists Who WIN Back Asxocia.
tiOn Club In St. Louis.
From the New York Sur

From the New York Sun
ST. LOUIS. February Sat last the
names of the hackers of the new base ball
organization, which is intended to knock
out the National League club here. have
been made public, and embrace several Of
the wealthiest men IN the city. They are
as follows: Otto F. Stifel, Louis Brinck-
wirth. William F. Nolxer, c. NJ. Forster,
Philip Stock, Charles F. Wenneker, Chas.
P. Higgins. Capt. william Schaeper, Ge,
d. Schaefer, Tony Faust, IT,, Frank Nagel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-09

When does Miss Jones from London ar
rfve?-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-09

Totals. 10 81 sos Totals. III IS 7e2
The next league games will be played at
Carroll Institute Tuesday. the Columbia
Bowling Club being the visiting team
These games were originally scheduled for
Wednesday. but by agreement the games
will be played Tuesday, as stated.
The standing of the clubs follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-09
.COND GAME.


Totals. ID 70 $50 Totals. IA % $40
The Eagles captured the last game by
large margin. The whole Saengerbund
team was away off form, with the single
exception of Meyers. who did not seem to
suffer from the attack of rattles under
Nearly hundred pins stood between the
totals at the close Of the game. The score
follows:
The age-herald., 1900-05-30
RECEPTION TO HIGH
 SCHOOL GRADUATES
Rendered By the Board of Edu-
 cation Last Night.
IA DELIGHTFUL OCCASION
Closing Exercises Will Take Place at Jefferson Theater Tonight in Con- junction With Class of the
 Woodlawn Schools

According to custom the board of educa- ton rendered their annual reception to the graudatlng class of the High school last night. These receptions are always looked forward to with great pleasure by the pu- pills, who are to be thus honored, and is really one of the most interesting events in the school year.
 At these receptions the teachers and grad uates of the High school and the board of eduaction are brought into close contact, and the programmes mapped out are al ways interesting and entertaining. It is the last occasion on which the pupils come to- gether as a class, and then it is that they receive words of cheer and encouragement from those who have had charge of their training The members of the board of and interchange ideas and extend and re- ceive congratulations.
 According to custom, the board had pro- vided refreshments, which were served dur ing the evening.
 The reception las night was held in the hall of the High school building. Professor J. B. Cunningham principal of the school, introduced Robert Albert Daley, president of the graduating class, who in turn intro duced the other officers of the class, each of whom read interesting papers. The off, cers were as follows:
 President, Robert Albert Daley.
 Orator, Milton Henry Hes.
 Statistician, Rosa Isabel Davis
 Historan-Robert Willis Matthews.
 Prophet-Grace Hardie
 fHa papers, Prof Cunningham introduced Dr. Samuel Ullman, president of the board of education, who made a very interesting talk to the graduates and others He spoke of the great importance of the High school and urged the necessity of a new building for its accommodation He also urged the hearty and united support of all graduates of the school, as well as of all citizens, who had the welfare of the city at heart
 Dr. Ullman introduced Dr. A. M. Bal lard, Major William Hardie, Prof Gun ningham and M. M. Ullman, an alumnus of the High school, all of whom made short talks
 The graduating exercises of the High school will take place at the Jefferson theater tomorrow night. There twen- ty-seven graduates who will receive di- plomas at that time. In addition to the twenty-seven full graduates there are four graduates of the commercial department who will receive certificates.
 The exercises this year will be especially interesting in view of the fact that the graduating exercises of the Woodlawn schools will occur at the same time and place, both classes occupying places on the stage
 Professor Glenn, state superintendent of education of Georgia, will deliver the ad- dress to the high school graduates
The age-herald., 1900-05-30
LOUISVILLE THE
 VETERANS MECCA Northbound Trains Carry Hun
 dredS to the Reunion.
THE ALABAMA DELEGATION
Survivors of the Southern Camp Will Assemble in the Fall City Today. Fair Sponsors and Attend
 ants Join the Crowd.

Every northbound passenger train out of Birmingham yesterday was loaded with Confederate veterans, en route to Louis vile to attend the reunion, which begins there today
 The Alabama Great Southern train, which left here early in the morning, was run in two sections north or this city the second section being a special train for the veterans. It consisted of nine coaches, and carried seven hundred or eight hun. dred persons. Camp Hardie of this city went on this train. The first section, which was a regular train, carried large num- Der of veterans.
 Louisville and Nashville train No. 2, which arrived here about il :59 a. m., was run in two sections, the second section be- ing about an hour and half behind the first. The second section carried the Ala bama division of veterans and consisted Birmingham and twelve coaches north of here The coaches were decorated with Confederate and United States flags, and presented beautiful sight as they pulled out of the depot. On this train was Gen eral George P. Harrison of Opelika, com mander of the Alabama division of veter ans, and other division officers. The camps of Montgomery, Mobile, Selma Ope- lika, Marion and other south Alabama cities had delegations on this train. There were a number of ladies on the train, in- cluding sponsors and maids of honor of the various camps and of the divisions.
The age-herald., 1900-05-30
AN INNOVATION
Primrose & Dockstaders Big Minstrels
 Under Canvas

Primrose and Dockstaders big new min | strel company under canvas will show here | on Thursday and Friday, May 31 and June l, on lot corner 16th stret and Avenue A. Many have wondered how it would be pos sible to present a perfect stage performance under canvas but it rested with the above named gentlemen to elucidate the problem and devise an up-to-date frst-class canvas theatre. This immense summer auditorium will seat three thousand people; the seat ing capacity being divided into twenty four private boxes of six chairs each one thousand orchestra folding chairs, and two thousand general admission seats It will be lighted by the latest and most approved method The stage will be equipped with everything necessary to a perfect perfor- nance, including drop-curtafn, scenery, border lights, in fact every mechanical ap- pliance used in the best theatres of this country. The company consists of one hundred white artists, including two great military bands, a troupe of genuine Arabs, a dog and monkey circus gro- tesque skaters, knock-about song-and- dance artists, acrobatic comedians, expert jugglers and club swingers, new musical acts, the great spectacular march, "Our Brave Fire Ladddies," and the latest sen sation, 1.-The Choir Boys Dream" The first part will have a resplendent stage setting, including funny end men, sweet singing vocalists, who will render some of the latest ballads and comic songs, &C., companied by their own excellent orches- tra. There will be an afternoon and an evening performance, also grand parade on the principal streets at noon on days of performance. Reserved seats in private boxes on sale at E. B. Norton's Pharmacy three days in advance. Primrose and Dock stader will positively appear at all per- formanceS.
The age-herald., 1900-05-30
RETURNED FROM A
 SUCCESSFUL TRIP
Rev. R. H. Keller, City Missionary, Collected Over S1 BOO For the Colored Or
 phans' and Old Folks Home

Rev. R. H. Keller city missionary, has through the north and east, where he has been in the interest of the Alabama Col ored Orphans and Old Folks home of this city He was quite successful on his trip, collecting s1,27O.2S.
 He left Birmingham on October 12 1S99 He has also organized the work at all places visited and expects good results from his several months trip.
 While away, Rev. Keller spoke in twen- ty-three Baptist churches, seven Univer- salst churches, four Unitarian churches, one Free Will Baptist church, five Con- gregational churches and one Methodist church.
 Below is a list of the amounts contributed by some of the cities visited: Philadelphia, Pa., $31 50; Lowell. Mass, $237. 55; Worcester, sS646; Westboro $31. 49; Boston, s79; Glouces- ter, s61,27N Salem, s3O37; Lynn, $35; New Bedford, $45.67; Providence. R. l.. $4O9S; Greater New York. s121.97; Hartford, Conn.,, s5S.5O
 one individual was $l0O
 Those desiring to contribute further to- wards the building of the Colored Orphans and Old Folks Home are requested to com municate with Rev. A. Simmons 319 North Twentieth street. or with Mayor w. M. Drennen, city hall, who have been author ized to receive subscribtions.
The age-herald., 1900-05-30
LARGE CROWD.
Expected to Witness the Naval Battle
 of Santiago" Tonight

A large crowd is anticipated at the grand spectacular, the Naval Battle of Santiago, and fire works display at the circus fifth street, tonight. The exhibition is in readiness and will be one of the most in- teresting and realistic sights ever witness ed, and the pyrotechnic features will be the greatest ever presented in Birming ham. The postponement Monday night seemed to have whetted the appetite of the public and doubtless the attendance will be very large, and the management has arranged to accommodate them. Several organizations will attend in a body, and places have been reserved for them. Among the number will be the jolly Elks, the Birmingham clerks and the Bessemer clerks. Special fire works will be displayed in their honor
 The set piece, an Elks head with the lettering, "B. P. o. E.," will be one of the most magnificent and expensive displays given during the exhibition The head is twenty feet from tip to tip, and the fire used will of the kind that charms the eye. The great triumph, Niagara Falls" will be given ,and many other attractive and marvellous features will be seen.
 Manager German, with his assistants, promises to maneuver the miniature ships and conduct the battle in such realistic way tonight that the most carping will have no opportunity to critise, and those who come to be entertained and interested will be delighted.
 Dynamite shells and other explosives are used in the course ot the battle, and there Is no inconsiderable danger attached to the work of handling the spectacular, but the spectators are not exposed to any thing of this kind.
 The gates will open at 7:30 o'clock. A great many advance tickets have been sold