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Evening star., 1901-03-19
1T IS "sTRENUoUs" NOW.
Words That Catch the Fancy of
Public Writer'S.

Words That Catch the Fancy of
Public Writer'S.
Public writer's and speakers, who are
followed by the general public, catch on
to a certain word or phrase at certain
periods, as boy catches the measles -
said well-known Washingtonian to Star
reporter.
1t Is strenuous now. For the past few
years the prime favorite has been pass
ing. II man died a headline to his
death notice was like this:
The passing Of Hoodle Foodle.'
The passing Of the old century was
an opportunity seized upon as girl siezes
peach Ice cream on a warm day. Epochs,
periods, ideas. modes Of dress, customs,
COW boys, frontier bad men. comic opera,
the democratic party. Organism, and pref
ty much everything else were passed
It's all right. proper and grammatical,
and ! call attention to the habit not for
TOT the purpose OF criticism. But new
chlld Is born. Everything and everybody
is strenuous now, from a mans vigorous
temperament to dog fight.
AT about Christmas time it Is piece de
resistance, for turkey. Strenuous hadn't
been glor1fled last Christmas, SO fancy the
opportunity to ring 1t in in description of
neWsboys' Christmas dinner like this:
The youngsters, already filled to burst
ing with celery, cranberry sauce, coffee
and cakes, fell upon the piece de resistance
with strenuous nervousness which brought
tears to eyes of the charitable ladies who.
etc.. etc. As
.'How's that? Wen have strenuous
administration, a strenuous President a
strenuous Vice President, a strenuous for
eign policy, strenuous campaign, a stren-
uous new Congress, and we will lead stren-
uous lives. But 1t !, does not alter the
Ir1g1d fact that some of us have a strenu-
Gus chase for the strenuous copper cent,
Evening star., 1901-03-19
THE STRIPE OF RED.
Followed the Suggestion of the
Stripe of White,

Stripe of White.
''I am glad to see,'' said gentleman
visiting Washington from New York, to
Star reporter this morning, that sug-
gestion made in The Star several weeks
ago with reference to the stopping Of the
cars at the streets upon which fire en-
gines and trucks are situated. has been
put into practice by, the railway compa-
MES. 5s q
II suggested that the plan pursued in
New York of painting a stripe of white
across the track. on the near side of the
approach of such streets be tried here.
The companies asked permission of the
Commissioners to do this. but the Commits
sioners considered that the white stripe
might frighten the horses. as was pub
ished in The Star at the time. and gave
permission for the painting of stripe of
red. While red is far from being as con-
spicuous as white, believe the stripe will
to a large extent accomplish its purpose
ut may be recalled that few days after
the publication Of the suggestion an cleo
trio car and a fire truck came in collision
in New York, and, / believe, fireman
was killed and several hurt. This same
truck had previously been hit four times
by street cars. 20 In the accident referred
warning Of the stripe Of white, and tried,
my recollection is, to get ahead Of the
truck. 80
"It remains to be seen whether the mo-
tormen of Washington will observe the
rule and the warning in red, or whether
they will also try to get in ahead of an
approaching fire apparatus. If, however,
there should be another slight or serious
accident here, 1 am sure it is the fervent
hope of visitor and resident alike that the
man responsible whether fireman or mo-
torman, be severely punished
1t Is well enough, of course, to make
excuses on both sides. and it is admitted
that the exigencies Of rapid transit and
the necessities of subduing fires are very
great Nevertheless, the riding public in
street cars have tantamount rights with
the companies, the fire engines, and the
owners of buildings that may be on fire,
because that right is the right of life and
immunity from bodily injury. Passengers
IN cars are necessarily helpless and con-
nned, and in the event of a collision their
lives are as precious as those of anybody
else, and are just as likely to be sacrificed
as either the fremen the motormen."
Evening star., 1901-03-19
Has No Authorization.

In response to a large number of in
Quiries regarding sweeping claims OF an
attorney at Kinghsher, Oklahoma, who Is
advertising that he has special advantages
in securing homes for old soldiers and
sailors In the Oklahoma lands soon to be
opened Secretary Hitchcock has written
a letter giving an emphatic denial of the
pretensions. The Secretary says the at
torney has not been authorized by the de-
partment to act as attorney or agent for
claimants before any branch of the land
department. The opening OF the Kiowa,
Ccmanche and Apache and Wichita reser-
vations several months hence will be under
a proclamation of the President, which will
prescribe the manner In which they may
be entered, and, except I'm the manner so
provided, persons are prohibited from set
Ting upon. occupying OF entering any of
these lands
Evening star., 1901-03-19
A HAPPY MEDIUM,
All American League Teams Are
Pretty EYenly Balanced.

All American League Teams Are
Pretty Evenly Balanced.
The American League clubs are restrict
ed by an agreement entered into at the
Chicago meeting to four recruits from the
National League. 1t is said that the Phil
adelphia and Boston clubs will be per-
mitted to exceed that number in order to
put them on a footing with the National
League teams in those cities. Another
reason is that neither Mack nor Collins had
the nucleus of a team as was the case
with the other managers. 1t is generally
agreed that these cities will be the pivotal
points in the war and success can not be
achieved unless the teams representing
them have considerable class. Great care
will be taken that none Of the clubs Sc
cures such strength as to make the race
farcical. Cleveland and Milwaukee cannot
support all-star teams, and Manning will
be cautions in the matter OF salaries for
this season. The hackers Of the Phila-
delphia and Boston clubs do not expect
to realize on their investment IN 1901, and
are prepared to stand loss. Comiskey
is confident that his club will do better
in a financial way this season that it did
last. Detroit will be a money-maker If
Stallings team comes up to expectations.
Baltimore will have a comparatively cheap
team, as the nominal salaries Of McGraw
and Robinson will really represent their
earnings. Only one or two of the other
members of the team will draw more than
s., ,OOO and the salaries of majority Of
them will range around $1,000. The public
has been buncoed into believing that all
the stars of the National League are high
priced men. Many of the best drawing
cards were paid less than 5000 for their
services in 1900. 1t is only necessary to
mention McGinnity, Dinneen. Scott and
Barrett to prove the truth of this state
ment. Every National League club con-
tanned one or more-Some of them great
many-low-priced players. 1t is this class
of players the American League has Sc
cured, and a mistake was made in fnclud-
ing few veterans of the Clarke-Griffith
type-players with remarkable records and
a limited future. Collins comes high but
his popularity in Boston made him ne
cessity. His connection with that team
gives it a prestige with patrons from the
start that 1t could not have attained in
| any other way short of a seasons success.
Sporting News
Evening star., 1901-03-19
COLUMBIA BOWLING CLUB
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.
Harris Defeats ssPedIar' Palmer.

At the National Sporting Club. London,
last night, Harry Harris of Chicago de-
feated Pedlar Palmer of England on points
in a fifteen-round boxing contest.
Harris had the advantage of nearly five
inches in stature over his opponent. Both
We're in splendid condition. The attendance
was large, as the match excited the great
est interest. Harris was the favorite in the
betting, the odds being to 4.
In the opening rounds Harris had the
worst of the exchanges, but from the fourth
round he made the most of his extra reach,
and in the sixth round he had his oppo-
nent in a bad plight.
The Englshman showed indomitable
pluck, and in each of the five succeeding
rounds went to his corner in dazed state.
Toward the end Palmer put in a gallant
effort and was quite as strong as his rival,
but Harris renewed his left jabs on the
face and won fine contest on points.
Palmer was badly punished about the
face, but his courage earned him the ap-
plause of all present. So far as points were
concerned it was a one-sided battle, Pal
mer failing to display his accustomed dash.
Evening star., 1901-03-19
FOOD VALUE of NUTS.
Results of Experiments Reported to
the Seccetarx af Agriculfure

Results of Experiments Reported to
the Secretary Of Agriculture.
1t has been reported to the Secretary of
Agriculture that series of tests to deter
mine the composition and food value of
certain nuts are in progress at the Cali
fornia and Maine experiment stations. Spe-
cial studies on chestnuts have also been
reported to the Pennsylvania and Massa-
chusetts stations. 1t is pointed out that
the table nuts most commonly eaten in
the United States, including almonds, Bra
I'll nuts. filberts, hickory nuts. pecans and
walnrts, contain very little water The
protein is fairly high. but fat constitutes
the largest part OF the edible portion The
carbohydrates. which usually occur In
large proportion in vegetable foods, are
reported to be present in the nuts named
only in small amounts
The food value Of roasted peanuts Is
given as follows: Water. 1.6 per cent: pro-
tein. 30.5: fat. 1872; carbohydrates, 1872:
ash: 20: fuel value per pound In caleres.
5,lT The food value Of beefsteak is:
Water. GID: protein, 1870; fat. 18.5: carbo-
hydrates. o; fuel value In ca1ores. LILO.
Evening star., 1901-03-19
Second Annual Smoker.

The second annual smoker OF the Ger
man-American Benevolent Association was
given last night In Typographical Hall,
425 G street northwest. During the even
ing a pleasing musical and literary pro-
gram was rendered. The attendance
was large and each number on the pro-
gram received rounds of applause. The
program included selections by the Bijou
orchestra and quartet; ballads, by Lem
Taylor; guitar and banjo selections. Tay-
lor and Curtin; coon songs, w. T. Murphy,
and Garner and Bond: violin solos, Mr..
Rurdicamp, and an amusing sketch by
Huntley and Phillips. At the conclusion
OF the first part of the program refresh
ments were served.
Evening star., 1901-03-19
Base Ball Notes.

Catcher Mcfarland has signed to play
with the Philadelphia National League for
this season.
Beaumont, Pittsburg's center fielder, has
renewed his allegiance to his old club and
the team is now complete, with the ex-
ception of thinner and Philippe.
Cub Stricken. the old second base
man, will captain the Chester fPa.) Ath-
letics this season. They cannot keep
Stricken out of the game.
Powell, who was once a Cleveland pitch
er. has signed with the St Louis club
for this season. He will prove of good
assistance to Robson at this stage of
the siege.
Catcher Bowerman goes back TO New
York having come to terms with Freed
man and signed his contract Freedman
is hot after broadway Alec" Smith. and
IL he lands him the Giants will have a
highly acceptable staff of backstops.
Two American League clubs are angling
for George Hogriever of last years In
faianapolis team. Philadelphia and Balti-
more would-afke to have him, but 1t would
not surprise any to see him with the Bos-
ton American League club.
The Pittsburg club offered Tom McCreary
to Boston. The beaneaters will look q
long time In the minor leagues before they
will find the Pirates equal as q fielder,
runner and batsman-
Up to yesterday Burkett had not signed
Evening star., 1901-03-19
DOWN THE ALLEYS.
COIumbias Defeat Golden Eagles
Three Straight Games.

The Columbia Bowling Club, playing at
home, last night, defeated the Golden Ea-
gle team three straight games. The vic
tors bowled a good, steady game, while
the Eagles were far from at their best. In
only one game. the third, was the 500 mark
passed, the Columbias being the team to
get the figures. Scanlon secured the top
score In the first game, Roderick in the
second and Mason in the third. A large
crowd Of onlookers was present, and al
though the chances for cheering were
small, advantage was taken Of every loop
hole to urge on the home team. Following
are the scores in detail:
Evening star., 1901-03-19
BON MARcHE.
BON MARcHE.
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Evening star., 1901-03-19
ARRIVALS AT BENNING.

Sydney Lucas a Wonderfully ImprOv-
ed HOrse-Ffne Sport Assured.
Several important stables arrived at the
ReIning track last week. and the Thomp-
son Brothers arrived yesterday with Sid
ney Lucas, winner of the American Derby
Canadian. Dewey. Eloise, Gold Fox and
two others. Sidney Lucas has improved
wonderfully. and never looked so well
This horse won I'm stakes ana purses in
1900 $1,000, from which some idea Of the
Evening star., 1901-03-19

Capt Bowman H. McCaila. now in com
mand of the Newark in Asiatic waters, has
been ordered home 70 take command of
the new battle ship Kearsaree on the home
station Capt James H Dayton, now on
special duty In connection with the court
of inquiry to look into the grounding Of
the Dixie. has been designated to Command
the Newark. succeeding Captain McCaila.
Evening star., 1901-03-19
Recruited to It's Full strength.

The commanding officer at Fort Lesven-
worth, Kan, reported to the War Depart
ment today that the first squadron of the
14th Cavalry has been recruited to it's max
imum strength of 400 men, and that Troop
E of the second squadron of that regiment
is nearly full. Major J. ]. OConnor of the
1st Infantry is in temporary command of
the newly organized troops.
Evening star., 1901-03-19
BALLAST FOR SHAMROCK III.
Lead to he Run Into Keel, Not BO1ted
On, as Usual.

GLASGOW, March 19.-The method
adopted by George L. Watson in weighing
the keel of the Shamrock II marks an in
teresting departure from his previous work.
Instead of the usual bolting of block Of
lead to the fin, in the new boat the man
ganese bronze plating has been carried
down to the point Of greatest draught and
the lead, weighing nearly ninety TONS has
been run inside. The advantages expected
are greater rigidity, from the weight being
borne inside the frames, and less friction,
owing to the plates having smoother sur
face than the lead.
As there is some question as to how the
cup challenger will fare under British
measurement rules, the Glasgow exhibition
authorities have arranged a special prize
for the yacht first home, irrespective of
rating or allowance, in an international
race, which has been fixed for June Z.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-03
SUDDENLY PASSES AWAY
THE VENERABLE DIR. SAMUEL
DOMER VICTIM OF APOPLEXY.
For More Than Twenty-Five Years
Pastor of st. Panl's Evangelical
Lutheran Church.

Rev. Samuel Domer. D. d. died suddenly
yesterday morning at his residence $40 I
street northwest While he had not been in
his usual vigorous health for several years
his family and friends had no reason to
feel apprehensive about him He had been
about much usual. and Saturday evening
he called on several friends, and at 9
o'clock left his son, Capt. Chas S. Domer.
and Mrs. Domer at the Portner and went
home
DR.. Domer spoke of not feeling well when
he arrived at his home, and soon he pre-
pared TO retire. AS he was on his way to
his room he had an attack of apoplexy and
fell to the floor. Physicians were at once
summoned, but was unavailing. Without
regaining consciousness he fingered until
$50 yesterday morning, and then passed
away
The news of his death came as a great
shock to a wide circle of friends end ac-
quaintances in this city. year ago Dr.
Domer resigned the pastorate of ST. rau's
English Lutheran Church on account Of his
health. thus bringing to d close a period of
service with that church covering more
than quarter of a century. The an
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-03
Celebrates Children. DIV

The Sunday school of the Ninth Street
Christian Church, Rev. Edward B. BaRbv
pastor, celebrated children's day Yesterday.
The decorations by the committee, Miss
Ethel De Forrest, chairman, were elaborate
and beautiful. There were 544 members
of the school present and lib visitors.
The exercises entitled THE Better Day"
was rendered by the school. Those who
took part in the recitations were Blanche
Bowen. Marian Melchoir, Tina White. FLOR
ence Tyler. Ethel Goebel, Bella White. Oma
Winfree. Myrtle Sharswood, Chester New
ton, Ruth Scott, Ivy May Parke Harvey
Stevens, Mac Crews, Ruth Fetter, Lillian
Emerson. Jennie Hughes. Vela Speir. Car
RE Coleman, Louise Brown and Lucille
Markham.
The following contributed the songs:
Emily Brewood, Lulu Nichol. Annie Cope
land. Mabel Dean, Marie Topper. Ruth
Ioepper, Lucille Tyler. Marguerite Scott
Marjorie Power Lille Selby, Annie Alling
Lena Herbert Marian Kelly, Bessie FoW-
Ter, Jennie Hollinberger and Anna Lou
Tyler.
The offering for missions was the largest
in the history of the school, amounting to
s24i.61, a total of S1+4.4 being given by
five classes, as follows: Glass II. taught by
J. w. Pickett. ST.; young mems class, e. A.
Stevens teacher, $50, class %, Harry S.
Welsh teacher. 81 20; primary department
Mrs Sadie kitchin, superintendent, $13 81
and class 26, Miss Annie Williamson teach
er, $3.50. Miss Olive Cooksey acted as
pianist; Miss Hattie Bugbee. violnist, and
netists.
The superintendent of the school is Mr..
]. f. Nichol and the secretary, Mr.. c. w.
Pratt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-03
LOSES LIFE iNfTHEPOTOMAC
FRANK JARRETT, AGED TWENTY
FIVE, DRoWDAD LAST NIGHT.
His Remains Taken to Alexandra,
Where Inq1ast Was Held
This Morning.

Frank Jarrett, al bricklayer, twenty-five
years old, who lived with his parents on the
Hardwood road near the Catholic Univer-
sity, was drowned In the river at Four
Mile Run about $40 o'clock last night. His
body was recovered about an hour later
and removed to Wheatleys undertaking es-
tablishment in Alexandria.
Magistrate Walter L. Varney of Alexan-
dria county decided this morning that an
inquest over the remains was unnecessary.
The body was sent to Washington this
afternoon to be prepared for interment.
The young man and three friends. Clar-
ence Errick, VIM Krebs and Frank ]. Mar
tin. reached the fishing grounds about noon.
Jarrett and Errick went in boat and
the other two were together in another
Shortly after shutdown the boats were head
ed toward the railroad arches over the
muddy stream. but on account of the high
water and swift current not much Roadway
could be made.
When the boat in which Jarrett and Err
rick were seated reached point about nalf
way through the arch it was caught in the
current and taken from the south to the
north arch. In order to make better speed
and to avoid the necessity of going back
to the east end Of the arch. Jarrett stood
on the stern Of the boat and pushed against
the top Of the arch with a stick. The boat
had gone only a short distance before the
stick failed to reach the arch and, losing
his balance, Jarrett went headlong into the
water.
The splash was heard by the men in the
other boat, but, like Errick. they were I'M
able to render assistance. Errick could not
see his companion because Of the darkness
but he threw an oar overheard and made
every effort to reach his companion. The
drowning man, it is believed, grabbed the
oar, but soon released his hold on It.
Upon rising to the surface Jarrett called
for help. George w. Denham and James L.
Galloway, who occupy cottages near the
run, were summoned and, with others, they
assisted in the search for the body.
1t was finally found near the mouth Of
the run, only few feet from where the
unfortunate man fell overheard.
Errick and Krebs walked to Alexandria
in search Of a magistrate. while Martin re-
manned with the body. By direction Of the
magistrate the body was taken to Alexan-
dra. The friends OF the dead man returned
to the city and the parents were notified
of the fatal accident. Clarence Jarrett,
brother of the deceased, was summoned
home from New York this morning.
The deceased was well known among
bricklayers In this city. His father and
two brothers follow the same trade. Sew
eral months ago Frank Jarrett and his
father were severely injured by the falling
of a scaffold. and the elder has been able
to do but little work since.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-03
SIGNS A DECREE
Justice Bradley. Action In Case In
vOlvfnG Estate,

Justice Bradley, in Equity Court No. 9,
has signed decree in the case OF Werner
c. Motz executor and others against Pc
ter Dorr and others, by which the executor
Is directed to make distribution among the
heirs-at-law of the late Louis Dorr, de-
ceased. Of all rents and profits received
from the real property. A decree was also
passed, upon the consent OF the attorneys
for the parties In interest, that the offer
submitted for the property 43s. 40 and 40
] street. 26 G street and 633 II street be
approved, and the executor be empowered
u convey title. holding the proceeds sub
ject to the future order Of this court upon
construction of the will of Louis Dorr, de-
ceased.
The first proceedings affecting the estate
IN question We're instituted several weeks
ago by Attorneys Wilton ]. Lambert and
u. w. Baker on behalf Of certain heirs-at-
law and devisees, who requested the court
to require sale of the real property in
viewed to divide the rents already accrued
and TO construe certain alleged ambigui-
ties in the will. Mr.. Motz through At
torney a. III. OConnor, replied by a coun-
ter suit alleging certain offers for part OF
the property and the necessity for the con-
structton desired. :he result being the pres
ent DEGREES 1t is said that the other prop
ertS comprised in this estate will be speed
lily sold and that in all, the value is about
$50 600
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-03
Readings, Addresses and Music.

The evening of the last regular meeting
Of Little Falls Lodge of Good Templars
was devoted To- readings, addresses and
musical recitals, Chief Templar John Fl.
Birsted presiding. message from the
Supreme Lodge was read by 5. W. Russell.
Miss Maggie Sherier led at the piano in
q series Of odes and ballads. An address
on Three Essentials TO Successful Growth
In Organization was mace by Mr. John
Sher!er. and one by Mr.. thomas Binsted
upon The Necessity for Ccaseless Vigil
lance In Temperance Reform Work" Sc
lect p0eticdl readings were given-''A
DEMONSTRATING Carol" by John Binsted: .
The Boy Who Lives Next Door" by Past
Chief Sherier; Lost and Found" by Mrs
j Shvrier. and by Miss Alice Sherier, "A
Tired Wuman's Epitaph."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-03
Physical Culture Societies,

AS the result Of the special lectures de-
hvered Saturday afternoon and evening
10 women and men, respectively, by Rer-
nard Macfadden at the National Theater
two societies We're formed for the purpose
of carrying out his teachings on physical
culture. About 100 women and POO men be
came members. The temporary officers of
the women society are: Mrs. G. S. Gates
?ls l4th street northwest, chairman, and
Mrs. Elizabeth Feach, 1924 9Th street
northeast. secretary. The temporary Off
GERS OF the mems society are: Turney NJ
Wilkins, 2l3 18th street northwest chair
man. and James Seldom CowdJn 5ai 10th
street northwest, secretary
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-03

Residents of 9TH street southeast between
East Capitol and A streets expressed
great Indignation when they saw Dis
uict employees chopping down the shade
trees in order to get a few inches space
IN which To set new curbing. Some time
ago the residents of the square petitioned
for q new sidewalk. and now many of them
arr sorry they attached their names to the
petition.
because Of the Improvement to be made
about twenty North Carolina poplar trees
have been sacrificed The residents of the
square have been told that new trees will
be planted. which viii give them shade in
about four years.