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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-03
THE SATURDAY STAR.
Interesting "Reminiscences of an Ole
WaShinGtOnian.


An interesting article in The Saturday
Star this week will be The "reminiscences
of Old Washington by Mr.. William w.
Birth, who was born in this city January
H. 1905. and is therefore over nnety-three
years old
For his age. Mr.. Birth is a wonderfully well
pr eserved man, alert. bright of eye, clear
headed and able to express himself with
force and intelligence. The picture that
accompanies his article shows him to be
handsome old gentleman. but Judging by
miniature of him painted some seventy
years ago. he must have been a good deal
of a lady-kilier in his youth.
Other timely and reasonable features of
the big literary supplement of tomorrow's
paper are as followe:
THE NEW AUSTRALIA GllustratedD.
Frank Carpenter, in his letter this week,
presents some striking facts about the
giant of the south seas. it's federal gov
eminent and the land it will govern.
CHICAGO BRIDGES GIustrated).
They are unique in their manner of get
ting out of the way of boats passing up
or down stream.
IN THE TOLLS OF CIRCUMSTANCE D-
lustrated).
A remarkably clever story Of adventure
that will hold the closest attention of
it's readers. BY Theodore Waters.
THE, SKIES IN MAY Gllustrated
Some facts about the zodacaI constella-
tions. Two stars that Of more than
ordinary interest
BRUNHILDA BOLEROS GlIustrateO.
The lace Eton is giving way to brilliant
little jackets IF finely woven gilt silver
or gun metal mesh.
WAR TO THE DEATH IIlustratedN
The people of New Jersey have made IN
their mind to drive the pesiiy MOSQUITO
from their shores. How they are going
to do it.
PARIS FASHIONS GllustrateD.
The weekly letter from The Stars spc-
clal correspondent is full of suggestions
about spring and summer wardrobes
TRlSTRAM OF BLENT GllustrateN.
The ninth inStailment of Anthony Homes
l. delightful story. with a synopsis of the
preceding chapters.
DREYFUS' OWN STORY
Extracts from the diary that he kept.
telling of his hardships and sufferings
on Devils Isle.
BRADSHAW'S LEGACY
How it came about that G. p Huntington
left fortune to d quaint character of
Nit. Sterling, Ky.
| TABLE AND KITCHEN
Many useful hints for housekeepers with
special attention paid this week to the
strawberry.
BIRD LIFE IN MAY
Another of those charming natrre
sketches by Olive Thorne Miller
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-03
Stole an Orange and Wa. F,ned $40

store an orange and Was Fined $40.
FRANK Garter, who. 1t was said, has been
making practice Of loafing in the vicinity
OF 9TH and streets northwest. today in
the Police Court pleaded guilty Of stealing
an orange from Dave Shanners, and Judge
Scott fined him SO, with thirty days in jail
as the equivalent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-03

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-03

Tomorrow morning at II o'clock DR..
sioner Of education, viii deliver lecture
on Ihe kindergarten in Relation to the
Primary School at the Columbian univer-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-03

An annuity assures the purchaser
fixed sum every year for life thereby
relieving them Of all anxiety occasionrd
by the possibility "f shriHkage Of in
come from other sources. Annultlas are
Issued TO persons from three years II
age to eighty-five. Applications received
by THOMAS 7. MORGAN. Manager Of
ID. Of c. Agency Of The Mutual I.ife In
surance Co. OF New York, No. 1893 \
ST. n w. I'D story. 'front.'. Assets Of the
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-03

In response to the complaint concerning
the use OF street car a waiting room
on Richmond street near the Soldiers
Home gate, Major Sylvester has Informed
the District Commissioners that the car
was removed April q.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-03
Colcred Shirts to Order.
$500 and Upward.
20 Desirable Tenants.

The second floor Of The Evening Star Annex Will
be rented to desirable tenant. Size, o0x loo feet.
Steam heat. electric light and motor power. Ele-
vator service. Apply at The Star Office. oc2-n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-03

OF THE
American Express Company.
Which practically CERTIFIED CHDQ. Es OF
upward OF 10000 CORRESPONDENTS TIlIoCGH-
OCT THE WORLD.
These Cheques MORE AVAILABLE. Eco
NOMICAL AND SECURE THAN ANY OTHER
FORM OF TRAVELLERS CREDIT. and by
OF the entirely original manner In which they
Travellers Cheques are issued 10 denominations
o. $40. so. so. 500 and $500. and each has
PRINTED THEREON the exact AMOUNT IN FOR
EIGN MONEY which will be paid therefor. IN
GOLD or Its equivalent, WITHOUT DISCOUNT or
COMMISSION.
AND INCONVENIENCE By the use II these
Cheques Through arrangements existing with the
principal HOTELS. SHoPK EEPERS, TOURIST
AGENTS. STEAMSHIP COMPANIES AND OTHERS
to accept the same. the necessity OF specially
visiting Bankers to obtain funds and the
Quent loss OF time frequently avoided, well
as delays resulting from inability To obtain funds
from Banks SUNDAYS. HOLIDAYS AND FETE
DAYS OR BEFORE AND AFTER BUSINESS
PATRONS WHO MAY DESIRE To PROVIDE
FOR SUPPLY OF OUR TRAVELLERS CHEQUES
WHILE ABROAD have them transmitted
through us to any place direct. either by pest or
cable These sold for cash approved
security also
LETTERS OF CREDIT
Negotiable with more than 5000 corr"sp ,ndents
throughout the world. Introduction necessary.
Cable codes furnished purchasers.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE.
Direct sight drafts on all foreign counties at the
current rate Of exchange. These drafts re pay
able by more than 5000 correspondents throughout
the world. rpl6-1m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-03

Forecast till pm. Saturday-For the
District Of Columbia Maryland and Nir-
ginia, fair tonight and Saturday; colder to-
night; brisk northwesterly winds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-13
TO SETTLE GILMAN ESTATE
Full and Halfblood Heirs Will Ar
range Matters Amicably.

New York, June 13.-F'razier Gilman,
the half brother of the late millionaire
tea merchant OF Bridgeport, George
Francis Gin an, has reached this city
from Georgia to confer with certain OF
the fullblood relatives with a view to
settling the dissensions among the va
riOus members of the family upon the
subject of the deceased merchants es-
tate.
Alfred Gilman, who had not before
appeared upon the scene. but who under
the Connecticut laws would have rights
of considerable moment, has been in
consultation with Frazier Gilman Fra
zier Gilman said:
We have reached a virtual agree
TO be divided equally among the full
blood and halfblood heirs. The Con
necticut laws may administer the es-
tate in one way. but the family Will di-
vide up the money in its own way after
the laws get through We don't want
TO have any suit in this matter. We
and that the estate is worth about So
100000.
las to the relations of Mrs. Helen
Hall to this case I viii say that her
claim is not considered seriously. We
all know that she has no legal claim
upon the estate, but I think both
branches of the family are disposed to
make allowance for her. I have no
tual agreement be settled upon Mrs
Hall. although we are satisfied that she
has no claim before the law. believe
the whole matter viii be settled in a
very short time, and that we Will avoid
any litigation"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-13
SNAP SHOTS AT HOME NEWS

"A light opera company is headed to-
ward Topeka
Marshall's band will give an all day en-
tertainment at Garfield park July T.
Manager Crawford will soon commence
the construction of his amusement pavil-
J. K Ramsey. Newton engineer. has
returned home after a short visit in To-
peka-
The Y. NJ c. A. and T. A. A. base ball
teams will play the Washburn grounds
Saturday afternoon.
Representative Charles Harris of En-
poria is attending the G. A R. council
of administration here
The unloading of the Sells-Gray circus
small boys as any other circus.
Gray, the Washburn pitcher and short
stop. may stay, in Topeka this summer
and play with the Y. NJ c. A. team
Nowadays when people expect Chief
SPartaeus Stahl to make raid, they ask
him When is the balloon going up?'
Mrs. Rose Crist of West Fourth street
has gone to Des A1oines. Ia, to attend a
camp meeting held there during the next
two weeks
Coy Stanley today appointed DR.. H P.
Sandy Of Scotland coroner Of Sherman
moved from the county.
An attempt will be made to form a city
base ball league between the T. A. A,
Insane asylum and other teams
The man in town who is the most in
terested, it seems, and who does the most
talking about the Parker Hughes re-
count Is a deaf and dumb man.
It is now apparent that more people
voted for Albert Parker for mayor than
for Col. Hughes The question of who is
to have the office is now one of techni-
cality.
Three wedding parties met Santa Fe
train No Wednesday evening. The
usual savage custom of shooting rice at
the departing brides and grooms was in
dulged in.
A rehearsal for the children's carnival
will be held in the opera house Friday
aftern oon- Major Shreve asks that the
chlidren VINO took part IN the Washing
toms birthday carnival come and bring
their flower wreaths with them.
State Superintendent of Forestry R. NJ.
Wright ran up from Dodge City today.
During the season he has distributed a
million and half trees in western Kan
sas, consisting of black and honey locust,
Usage orange and catalpas-
VIM H. K1usmire, the accused Holton
murderer, has engaged two firms of Eol-
ton lawyers for his defense They are
Hayden & Hayden and Crane, WOODBURY.
& Rokes. County Attorney Graham has
secured WEIGH & WEIGH of Topeka to as
sist him. From the array of talent it ap-
pears a big legal fight VIII be made.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-13
NO REDUCTION.
Americas Proposition is Re-
jected by the Powers.

New York. June IA dispatch to
the Herald from Pekin says:
AT the meeting of the diplomatic
corps, held yesterday. a reduction of
the claims, as proposed by America was
definitely rejected.
Secretary Hays proposal to submit
vouchers for the claims to the tribunal
Of The Hague was taken into considera-
ton If the ministers voice the views of
their governments there is hope Of its
acceptance.
Russia made a concession by with
drawing her opposition, which has been
most pronounced.
The tax on salt will be guaranteed to
the powers provided the commercial
powers consent to the augmentation OF
the import duties. This was agreed to
on condition that the Chinese govern
ment undertakes the Improvement OF
the harbors and consents to have the
tariff readjusted by an international
commission.
The tax on salt. the native customs
duties and the taxes on grains, which
have been conceded, amply guarantee
the indemnity.
It is now apparent that the powers
Will group themselves together for the
purpose of issuing bonds for the indem-
nifty. The opposition Of America to the
proposed international guarantee has
not been overcome
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-13
IN AN OPEN BOAT.
Three Sailors Make a Fifteen
Days Journey After Food.

Halifax. n. s., June 13.-After sailing
nearly 200 miles in an open boat to take
relief to their ship. the Border Knight,
Mr.. Mathie, chief officer, and two of the
crew arrived at Sheet Harbor. the end
of their fifteen days journey, to find
that their steamer had just been tOwed
in. a distance of $50 miles, by the Span
ish steamship DURANGO, from Philadel-
phia for Bilbao. Capt W. F. Splatt, Of
the Border Knight, and his crew We're
landed here while the brave little res
cue party found a haven forty miles to
the eastward.
When the Border knights tail shaft
tude 59.44 west. 300 miles northeast of
Bermuda, sails were rugged and she be-
gan to make her way slowly northward.
Provisions were scarce, for she had
made an unusually slow voyage from
Africa, and the situation seemed to be
desperate, as she was far out OF the
track Of commerce.
Mr. Mathie and the two men volun-
teered to set out in the 1ifeboat with a
himsy bit of sail to bring assistance to
the British steamer. This was on May
29, and ON June Z the DURANGO, outward
bound, responded to the signals of dis
tress on the Border Knight They were
sighted by the Trave on Saturday The
Border knight was bound from Cape
Verde islands to New York
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-13

These statements are made by Charles
Neuer, consular agent at Gera. in a re-
port to the state department He says
further:
Some of the prominent manufacturers
of this and other German cities have
established branch factories in Passaic
and Philadelphia and it is said with
great success. I am convinced that more
would follow If in possession Of the nee
essary capital. Many communications
have been received by this office from
real estate agents, railroad companies
and private persons in all parts Of the
United States wishing to sell property
for wooden mills, but, while may claim
the merit of having been the mediator
in the partial transportation of one of
the largest Gera factories to our shores,
my further endeavors We're, on account
of lack of capital, in vain.
In my opinion, this is an excellent
opportunity for some of our large cap
italists to combine with intelligent and
reliable European manufacturers in the
promotion Of home industry. That such
an undertaking will prove a first class
investment is shown by existing estab-
he. re
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-13
GOLD MINES MUST PAY.
England to Levy on TransvaaI
Property For War Expense.

New York, June 1s.-A dispatch to the
World from London says: The British
government has decided to levy $780,
00O 900 on the Transvaal gold mines to
pay half the cost of the war.
Sir David Barbour, form erly finance
minister for India, who was commits
stoned to report upon the taxable car
pacity OF these mines, advised Colonial
Secretary Chamberlain to levy $l75,000,-
600, but Mr.. Chamberlain, after consul
tation with Lord Miner, increased the
maximum in the amount stated.
Barbour's report is awaited here with
the keenest interest in political and
financial circles. This recommendation
when it becomes known here is certain
to cause CONSERVATION among the Kaffir
stockholders, who fancied that the idea
of taxing the mines, which are mostly
owned in England. had been abandoned
AS these very gold mines We're the real
underlying cause Of the war, many
have maintained that their British own
ers should be n ade to bear a large
share at least of it's heavy burden
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-13
DANGER OF EXPANSION.
Pointed Out by st. Clair Nc
KeIway, at Brooklyn.

New York, June 13-In the course of
the commencement exercises OF the
Brooklyn Polytechnic college, St Clair
ATcKelway called attention to dangers
which he sees in the present American
industrial expansion. He said in part:
Because we are citizens of the Unit
ed States we are citizens of the world
These are days when we are told that
our locomotive makers and our bridge
makers are injuring England; that our
manufacturers of m achinery and of
small wares are hurting Germany; that
our ocean carriers and our bargain
makers are crOWdjng Russia, Italy and
France even out of their markets at
home, and out of nearly all of them
abroad.
why should we want to injure any
body? Superiority is desirable, but if
even it is to be purchased at the price OF
impoveris hment or of distress, it will
be too dearly bought. Life is a compe-
titiOn, but the earth is not a slaughter
house,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-13
GERMANS AROUSED.
Protest Against EngIand's Pro-
posed Course in 8. Africa.

Berlin. June 13.-The report Of the
British TransvaaI concessions commit
tee is severely condemned here by the
whole press as being high-handed and
denying private property rights in war
against the practice and theory Of all
civilized countries. The correspondent
Of the Associated Press learns from a
reliable source that the German gov
eminent has instructed the German en-
bassy in London to protest against the
gross wrong meditated against a large
nun Der of German stockholders in the
Netherlands-South African railroad
whenever it appears certain or even
likely that the British government viii
adopt the committees report. Germany
takes the ground that the German
stockholders have an undoubted right
to fLkl compensation from Great Britain
for the shares. Germany recalls her
own proceeding after the war Of
1S7O-'71. when she purchased at high
price the French Eastern railroad in
although the road
aided France in every possible manner
during the war.
The society formed here for the pro-
lection of German stockholders of the
Transvaal railroad says steps have al
ready been taken to compel Great Brit
ain to do the stockholders Justice.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-13
TRADE IN IRON.
Blast Furnace Products Show Big In
crease During May.

New York June 13.=The Iron Age to-
day says. Our blast furnace returns
show that during May production in
creased from 301, 125 tons per week to
314,5 sos tons per week, carrying it far
beyond any previous record. Stocks OF
coke and anthracite iron have declined
further from 36S, Isl tons on May I to
1888 S13 tons on June /, thus proving that
consumption is still enormous. The re-
ports that the United States Steel cor
poration had made heavy purchases are
not correct. 1t is stated, however, that
negotiations are still proceeding for
round blocks for delivery during the
second half. The new furnaces of the
corporation are coming in one by one
One at Mingo has started, and a sec
ond one will follow. Neville island is
going into operation, and the new New
castle is soon to blow in late in the
year. The two new Carrie stacks are
to begin operations, and the two new
South Chicago stacks are running
along. This means, of course, that the
shortage will be Iessened gradually, and
that the corporation will take smaller
and smaller quotations from the open
market.
So far as foundry pig iron is con-
cerned, the market is really at a dead
lock Sellers are not pressing iron
simply because it would be of little use
while the present temper of the buyers
continues. Under the circumstances
tinues heavy in nearly all sections OF
the country, except in New England
and along the coast where there is
some desire to delay deliveries. Steel is
exceedingly scarce and high prices are
paid for what little OF it reaches the
open market The new tonnage of fin
ished iron and steel whichis being placed
is rather all, and there is more anx-
iety to secure what is coming up in
some branches. In the plate trade some
additional orders for ship building are
coming up on the lakes. The pipe trade
has had further heavy demands upon
it from the Texas oil country. The Ia
Dor situation is causing some uneasi-
ness. The maehinists have driven the
manufacturers into a much more close
" knit organization, but there are NUT
terings among the molders, and it is
possible that the demands for an adj
vance ON the part of the Analgamated
association may cause some trouble.
In the heavy lines the export trade is
practically Suspended, and this, of
course. with our rapidly increasing pro-
'ductive capacity, will push additional
quantities of material upon the do
nestle market during the second half.
The prospect of good crops may slim
ulate further heavy consumption of iron
and steel.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-13
SAXON PROMOTED.
Topeka Man Made Inspector General
of III. W. A

St. Paul. MINI. June 13-Election of
officers and a protracted conference dis
cussiOn over the admission Of cities over
100000 to the jurisdiction of the order
filed the business day for the Modern
Woodmen of America yesterday. The
proposition to take city members into
the order came W on the report from
the law committee An amendment was
proposed to this report to dispense with
the present limit which keeps cities of
over 200,O from joining the order Chi
cagO, st. Louis, Milwaukee, Buffalo. De-
trOit, Cleveland, San Francisco, Cincin-
natl, philadelphia and Pittsburg being
named in several motions and being
taken up one at a time and voted on
On Chicago the vote was 260 to 32S and
the others were more quickly disposed
of, all being voted down. This leaves
paragraph 4 of the law committees re
port with the single recommendation that
Utah be admitted to the Jurisdiction of
the order and this amendment will
doubtless be carried on Friday The ac-
ton taken Is considered as settling for
some years to come the membership
limitations of the Modern Woodmen.
This afternoon there was a grand re-
view of the uniformed camps by the
officers and delegates at Camp North
colt.
Major General Mitchell, commanding
at Camp Northcott, has announced the
promotion Of Lieutenant Colonel M. W.
Saxon, Topeka, Kan, assistant inspector
general to the position of inspector gen
eral. with rank of colonel.
The competitive drill, considered one
of the greatest features of the Wood
mems encampment, was begun
The drill plot was in Milton street
and University avenue.
Gus Smith camp, DeS Moines, won q
standing Of 81.
Lincoln division No. l. Lincoln. Neb
was given the mark 96.2.
Independence camp, Rock Island, Ill.
followed and Won mark of 98.05.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-13
INDIANS NOT RESTLESS.
Reports of Troubles at Fort Washable
Are Unfounded.

Denver. Colo, June 1S.-Reports of
troubles with the Indians near Fort
Washable, Wyo., are unfounded. Even
the report Of the killing of an Indian by
a white sheep herder is false. Colonel
Jesse NJ Lee. conmandant at Fort
IeavenWOrth, who was sent by General
Merriam two weeks ago to Fort
Washable to investigate the alleged trou-
bles with the Indians, has returned and
made his report to General Merriam.
Colonel Lee, in his report. asserts that
the Indians have made complaint that
the agent has not given them sufficient
seed grain to plant and thereby raise
their crops but this is found to be sim
ply a complaint and to carry with it no
indications whatever of hostility.
The story of the killing of an Indian
by a white sheep herder grew out of a
shooting affair between two sheep herd
ers, both white, in which neither was
hurt.