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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25
MIR. HUTTON'S LOSS.
Puzzled to Explain Origin of Fire
Which Consumed His Barn.

10 Explain Of1E1n or FIRE
Which Consumed His Barn.
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
BOYD'S, Md, January a. 1901.
Mr.. Hutton, who was away at the time of
the fire which destroyed his barn. hay,
grain and all farming utensils. and his
valuable herd Of Jersey cows and draught
horses, has returned, and in speaking of
the fire says that he is unable to explain
how the fire originated. AS first reported,
1t was thought to have started from the
engine, but it Is now said it could not have
started that way. Mr.. Hutton declines to say
that the fire was the work of irebugs though
cendiary origin Mr.. Hutton says that
hands had passed through the barn and
saw nothing wrong at that time and sew
eral hours later the barn was in flames.
His loss is heavy, as his stock was only
insured for about one-half its value. and
very little insurance on the building. On
the same night of this fire large fodder
stack on the farm of a man by the name Of
Cissel was burned. it said. near Darnes-
town, Montgomery county, and was of in
cendiary origin. The dwelling and store
of the Selbys. which was burned few
nights ago. it is now believed was Of in
cendiary origin.
A recent order from the officials of the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad, taking effect
at once, place their trackmen in line Of
promotion. Those who can pass the re-
quired physical and educational exam!na-
ton will stand chances to become flremen
on the engines of the Baltimore and Ohio.
This is an entirely new feature, and Is
welcomed by many who would like to fill
such positions, and who have been aspiring
to them for some time.
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La Grippe is :: -
Contagious.
Atmosphere Im1pregnatedW With Germs
The Disease Proved Beyond Question Be Infectious and Rapidly
Conquering the Country Existence of Grip Germs
Now Established Fact
New York Office: l2o Tribune Building.
Chicago Office: Boyce Building.

The recent action of the New York Board Of
Health in declaring La Grippe to be a contagious
disease. as well as the great prevalence Of the
disorder at this time, Is spreading alarm through
out the land This action was not taken until
eminent scientists had positively identified the
grip microbes. In all Of Influenza La
Grippe these disease germs present In the
secretions Of the throat and bronchial tubes
They transmitted from person to person by
direct contact by inhaling the germs floating
in the air.
La Grippe Is a dangerous disease It attacks
the system In its most vital parts. The nerves
are weakened, the brain is deranged, the heart Is
disturbed and the appetite destroyed. The vitality
Is lowered and the resistive power is wasted so
that pneumonia. heart disease. prostitution
and insanity find easy victims
No specific for the Grip germ has yet been dis
covered: but the disease may be easily prevented,
or its effects overcome, by the prompt of DIR.
Miles Pain Pills and DR.. Miles Nervine. They
stop the aches and pains, reduce the fever, quiet
and strengthen the weakened nerves, increase the
vitality and build up the resistive power that
disease germs harmless.
DeWEESE & BIDDI4EMAN.
Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods,
Dayton. Ohio.
Or. Miles Medical Co.,
Elkhart, Ind
Gentlemen: I have found your Pain Pills the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25

1901 season will reach here in the latter
part of April or early in May.
Seine is now being hauled at the Wind
mill Point fishing shore for Messrs. r. A
Golden & Co of this city. The catch up to
this time has been quite light.
The Baltimore and Ohio railway transfer
tug Major Beaverton Is laid up at the
Vulcanizing Company's wharf at Alexan-
dria, having her boiler and machinery over
hauled. She will, 1t is understood, be out
If commission about ten days.
The United States naval tug Tecumseh
which has been undergoing an overhauling
1T the navy yard for two months past, was
ut for short time in the early part of
The week for a trial trip. She will be
ready for service again shortly.
The machinery which will run the "Rfvers
of the World the new amusement to be
erected at the River View excursion re-
sort, has arrived at the wharf of the COM
pany at the foot Of sth street southwest,
and will be sent at once to River View.
The overhauiing of the steamer Samuel
j. Pentz, in preparation for excursion work
next summer, will be begun in a few days.
All the boiler and engine repair work will
be done here. In the spring she will be
taken to Baltimore, to be hauled out for
additional inspection.
The erection of the new morgue on the
river front at the foot of n street will, 1T
Is understood. be opposed by the managers
Of the excursion lines whose wharves are
nearby.
The heavy iron pipes through which the
mud from the river is to be pumped upon
the Potomac Park from the harbor dredge
are now being stored on the south sea
wall Of the park, ready for use. They will
be dashed upon scows and will form a con-
tinuous pipeway from the dredge to the
shore
been dredging building sand from the river
bottom below Alexandria are to be laid up
for the winter. The big digger Of Mr..
Richards was brought up and taken to The
nnor 1S rf,orP he T.
the tug Eugenia. One digger is still in OPP
Grafton on the fats above the Long bridge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25
CONSTITUTION FOR CUBA.
Discussion of Rough Draft Begun in
Convention at Havana.


Convention at Havana.
A dispatch from Havana last night says:
The Cuban constitutional convention today
began the discussion Of the draft constitu-
ton recently submitted by the central COM
mittee. 1t was decided to accept the draft
as whole and then to discuss 1t article
by article.
Senior Cisneros moved to strike out a
clause In the preamble invoking the favor
Of God. He said that he had no religion
himself and took no exception to the re-
ligious beliefs of others, but that the con-
stitution recognized no religion and that,
in his opinion, there was no reason for
invoking the deity. Senior Mature supported
Senior Cisneros.
Gen. Sanguilly said: "If We do not in
woke God, whom can we invoke? An in
vocation of some kind is customary
Senior LlorenIe strenuOusly opposed the
motion of Senior Cisneros, declaring that
all constitutions contained such clause.
The convention rejected the proposal of
Senior CiSneros.
The first two articles, constituting the
republic and describing the territory of
Cuba, were adopted without discussion
Senior de Castro moved to amend the
article calling for the division of Cuban
territory into provinces In such way
that there would be seven provinces In
stead of six, his suggestion being that San
tiago should be divided into two.
Inc motion to amend was defeated, and
then the entire article was rejected; but
the adherents Of the provincial form of
government claimed that the latter vote
was based upon a misunderstanding Of tho
question before the house, and a motion to
reconsider was passed just before adjourn
ment A large majority Of the delegates
favor the provincial form, and this win
undoubtedly be approved tomorrow.
Interest Is keen in pushing the constitu-
ton to a completion before the adjourn
ment Of the United States Congress- and
1t Is probable that night sessions win be
held next week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25

very best remedy for grip aches and pains and
for headaches that I ever heard Of. In fact, l
always carry a box in my pocket and give them
to my customers, and each Of my % clerks has
instructions to do the same thing, In this way
we have done a world Of good.
Truly yours,
J. R. DewEEsE.
"a louisville, Ky,
DR.. Miles Medical Co.,
Elkhart, Ind
Gentlemen: l had two severe attacks Of the
Grip In 1890 and was confined to my bed four
months during the latter spell. Ny nervous sys-
tenn was racked and shattered that could not
sleep; for two months kept under the inHu-
encs Of narcotics and my physicians and friends
all despaired Of my recovery. It seemed like a
providence that beard Of DR.. Miles Restorative
Nervne. for In two days after commenced using
# began to improve And in a months time 1
virtually cured Since that time have used
the Nervine whenever I feel bad and tired or
nervous and l have never known q sick day. 1t
is the greatest health preserSerso6 eArth -1~> -
D. W. HILTON,
State Agent, Michigan Mutual Life Insurance Co.
DIR. Miles Remedies may be bad at any drug
store and are sold a positive guarantee that
the first bottle or package be,ehtssor moBsy ~ ill
be refunded
DIR. MILEsMEDIcAL CO.,
Jazz, Elkhart. Ind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25
Society's Annual Ball.

The twenty-seventh annual ball of the
societa Unione Fratellanza ItaIiana was
held at the National Rifles Armory last
night attracting a large gathering, mostly
young people. The attendance was not
quite as large as 1t has been on previous
occasions. but this was attributed to the
sickness prevailing in the community. The
nall was decorated with palms and flags
OF the various nations, principally the
American and Italian.
An orchestra. having a place upon the
stage. played music for more than twenty
dances, In which a great many couples
participated. The Italian minister, who
generally honors the society with his pres
ence, was not there in person, nor wcs he
represented by any one from the legation,
but note was received from him
In which he expressed regret that he was
not able to attend. 1t was suggested that
his absence was due to the fact that the
embassy Is still In mourning for the late
King Humbert.
At IL 80 supper was served on the lower
floor OF the srmoTy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25
THE WHITE RIBBONERS.
Quarterly Assembly Addressed by
Pastors-GreetingsE Extended.

The members and friends Of the District
W. c. T. U. were out in force at the quar-
terly convention held yesterday In the Met
ropolitan Presbyterian Church, 4th and B
streets southeast mention of which was
made in The Star Of yesterday.
The platform and organ loft of the church
were beautifully decorated for the occasion
by the members of Capitol Hill union.
Flags draped the chancel rail, the gold and
white banners OF the District and West End
unions were displayed and an immense bou-
quet of carnations adorned the desk Of the
president. Draped at one side was the
prize banner of the District. which has
been in possession of the Capitol Hill VS.,
but was yesterday awarded to the Anacos-
tia union for the largest increase of men,
bership during the year.
An organ voluntary by Mrs st. Clair
preceded the opening of the meeting, which
was called to order by Mrs. Clinton Smith
president of the District union, at 10 a. m
Devotional exercises were conducted by
Mrs. Chaplin, president of the Capitol Hi
union. hymn was sung by the audience
after which Mrs Wilkins of Chicago gave
the Scripture lesson, followed by PRAYER
and a vocal selection
Reports of superintendent and presidents
of unions followed. showing an advance
along all lines.
At II 30 o'clock Mrs Hartsock moved to
take up the order of the day-addresses by
I. L. u.
the hospitality of his church the rev
George n. Luccock. d. D., congratulated
the union on the marked manner in which
the opening Of the century has been ce,e-
brated through the legislation In Congress
on the canteen question. While in perfect
sympathy with the aims of the w. c. T. IT,,
DIR. Luccock does not approve of the meth
DDS employed by some of its members in
Kansas. but he promised that no sane per-
son VIII consider the outbreak at Wichita
as authorized by the society at large
Rev. DIR. Easton of the Eastern Presby-
terrain Church congratulated the ladies on
their great success. but warned them
against resting on their laureis. There are
zoo saloons in this city. he said DIR. Easton
does not indorse the Wichita movement,
but characterized Ii as a spasm which will
soor pass away and will be Of no benefit to
the cause. Law should govern all things,
vance. without law We retrograde. How
ever much may be said by his confreres in
the presbytery in favor of the canteen in
the army, his own observations in San
Francisco last summer proved to him, he
said, the dangers of the canteen system as
then in vogue.
DIR. Butter Of Luther Memorial Church
spoke of the conservatism of his church,
but was pleased TO note an advance of the
temperance movement among Germans.
Mr.. Moore. secretary of the American
Missionary Association, now stationed in
the south. spoke on the work of temper
ance reformers in the regeneration of that
part of Washington formerly known as
"Helis Bottom"
Mrs. Margaret Dye Ellis, national super
intendent of legislative work, gave an ac-
count of the steps leading up to the action
by Congress on the army canteen question;
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25

of the labor required to prepare a bill that
would stand, and of the methods used to
interest congressman in the measure. One
senator received from the business men Of
one city alone forty kilograms in AZ
hours. Now she said, I'VE are told we
have taken away the sole comfort Of our
getting the comforts of life by throwing
out the sale Of liquor in the canteen. This
will be looked into. This country raises
more grain and vegetables than any other
our soldiers should not be we'll supplied.
II the post exchange cannot be maintained
without the sale of liquor 1t is time the
world should know it,
Mrs. Mary s. Gist suggested that the W.
c. I. U. place the regular monthly maya
zines In the post exchange for the use of
the soldier. -
The treasurer's report showed an encour-
aging balance in favor of the union from
the national convention funds
Mrs. Randolph reported the formation of
union among the soldiers at Fort Myer,
and the District Union voted to loan this
new union a case of books. -.
The report of the US by Miss Callahan
showed a very prosperous condition of that
branch.
A plea for help for the temperance hos
pital at Chicago was made by Mrs. Will
kins. The second hospital Of the kind in
the world, 1t was the pioneer in this coun-
try, she said, Of the practical working of
the idea that alcohol Is not a necessity in
medical practice.
Mrs. Alice Harris Of Boston. 1.-THE sweet
singer OF the national convention, con-
tributed two solos. and Miss Cornelia Lloyd
was heard in recitation.
a letter was received from Mr. Hiram
Price, president Of the Anti Saloon League,
sending greetings and thanks for the floral
gift from the District w. c. T. U. on the
occasion Of his birthday anniversary
Mrs. Wilson of Arizona, Mrs Eddy of
Minnesota, Mrs. Brown of Cleveland, Ohio;
Mrs. Masters Of Washington. Mrs Davis
of Riverside. Cal. and Mrs. White of Steu-
oenville. Ohio. brought greetings to the
convention.
A Frances Willard memorial service was
announced for February II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25
The Old Maids, co,v.,+,.u

Decidedly the best feature Of 1.-THE Old
Maids Convention" as given yesterday at
ternoon at the National Theater for the
benefit of the hospital fund. was a series
Of statue poses by about thirty nrettv
young women and nearly a hundred little
children. The tableaux were remarkably
effective. and were altogether delightful.
The representations of Victory and
"Slumber," including the entire cast, were
especially striking and elected a richly
deserved applause The first portion Of the
program was supposed to be a gathering
Of old maids who had come together for
the purpose Of devising ways and means
for corralling all the eligible men In sight
Among the principals were Mrs. Charles
e. Jonas, Hester Frances Ridgley, Amy
Rallinger and Miss Marguerite Mcpherson.
A decided chit" was made in the debate
ON dress reform between Julia Wood and
Myra Louise Davis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25
INCENDIARIsM IN CUBA.
Sugar Plantation in Santiago Prov
ince Burned Out Of Revenge.


ince Burned Out Of Revenge.
A dispatch from Santiago de Cuba yes
terday says: Fifteen hundred acres Of STU
gar cane were burned yesterday the
result Of political friction on Joseph Rig
ney's plantation, Cefbahueca. near Manza-
milo. the richest plantation in this province
During the war of the Cuban insurgents
against Spain Mr. Rigney refused to pay
tribute to the Cubans. For two years he
supported Spanish garrison; but ulti-
mately the Cubans destroyed the property
with the exception Of the mill. valued at
$1,0O0,OO0. This year the plantation was
fully equipped to produce sugar to the ca
pacity of the mill.
Mr.. Rigney's loss is about 100000, but 1t
will not seriously cripple the business A
considerable quantity Of cane from the
burned fields Is still valuable and can be
utilized unless rain falls within few days.
Mr.. Rigney's only daughter, Lillian. was
recently married to Lieut.. Whiteside. son
of General Whiteside.
Two plantations at Guantanamo have
lost heavily during the week from similar
fires. Burning cane is a popular method
of getting revenge among the Cubans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25

The training ships Hartford and Monon-
gahela have arrived at Barbados. rho
Vicksburg has sailed from Singapore for
Manila. the last stage of her long journey
over to the Asiatic station from the United
States. The Lancaster has arrived at st.
Vincent. The Essex has arrived at New
London. The Wheeling went out of. COM
mission Wednesday; the Moh1ean- was COM
missioned to replace her.
The training ship Prairie arrived at New
York yesterday with a part Of the Ameri-
can exhibit from the Paris exposition. The
Admiral Remey reports the Viilalobos at
Marbate and the Arayat at Bulan, p. !.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25
To Amend the District Bill.

Mr.. Gallinger. for Mr. Mcmillan. has
given notice in the Senate of amendments
to the District appropriation bill as follows:
Providing that hereafter deaf mutes prop
erly belonging to the District OF Columbia
ton. for the Deaf and Dumb. subject to the
approval of the superintendent of public
schools of the District; also that that in
stitution shall not be classified as an in
stitution of charity.
For grading and matchmaking Woodley
road, from Connecticut avenue northTard
to Cathedral avenue, $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25
To Light tn. street. and Avenues.

Mr.. Jenkins has introduced q bill in the
House providing that all electric railway
companies in the District of Columbia
whose lines occupy any street or avenue
extending from the city limits to the Dis
trict line be required to light the streets or
avenues by electricity, without cost to the
District. upon such regulations as may be
district of Columbia. Upon failure OF any
electric railway company. sixty days after
the passage of this act. to light the street
or avenue 1t shall be subject to a penalty
of $50 for each and every day the street ia
not lighted, to be collected as other PEN
alties for offenses against the District Of
Columbia. by prosecution in the courts Of
the District.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25

The two houses OF the Texas legislature
in separate session elected J. w. Bailey
of Gainesville United States senator to
succeed Horace Chiffon. The vote stood;
Senate-J.w. Bailey. q: e. A. Atiee. 2.
House,. w. Bailey. 10: M. M Crone. 1:
John H. Reagan. /: Horace Chiffon. z
United States Senator Berry was re-elect-
ed by the legislature Of Arkansas. receiving
20 votes in the senate and % In the house.
H. l. Remmel (rep) received two votes In
the house.
democratic committee In North Carolina
was elected United States senator to sue
coed Marion Butler.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25
Obliged to return Home.

Secretary Root was again tsthe War De-
partment yesterday. but. being still In
weak condition, was obliged to return home
early In the afternoon. Most OF the time
ence with Lieut.. Gen Mile5 ana. chiefs OF
military bureauR
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25
A DEMONSTRATED FACT.

There is no business that
cannot be benefited by ju-
dicious advertising, and
there is none that may not
waste money by poor use of
space or the use of poor
space.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1901-09-12
NEW SERIES--VOL. Xxx. No *

oy causing any special disease IN.
surance companies pay little attention
to alcoholism in the parents Of appli.
cants. not because they have no faith
IN its influences, but because they can
recognize the latter in undersize.
light weight, nervous weakness or
other peculiarities of the children.
Such characteristics serve as a more
useful guide.
Perhaps the firmest believers in the
old Mosaic declaration about the .ssins
of the fathers" are medical practition.
ers in towns Of moderate size, family
physicians who know grandparents,
parents and children socially as well
as professionally. Their observation
almost invariably convinces them not
only that moral infirmities are trans
lated into physical weakness in the
second and third generations, but also
that maladies which are in no sense
related to immortality sometimes leave
their impress on the young. Very
often this effect is nothing more than
a predisposition, which, once recog-
nized and dealt with in time, may be
skillfully antagonized by diet. exercise
and environment.-New York Tribune.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1901-09-12
An Amusing Red Tape Incident.

Uncle Sam is so bound up with red
tape that he sometimes has to take
money out of one pocket and put 1t
In another. Occasionally he pays it
back into the same pocket again, as Is
just now being eNemplified in the case
Of certain importations of machinery
for the new Philadelphia Mint It was
found that in the fine details Of some
Of the more delicate bits of mechanism
necessary to the coming Of money the
Germans were ahead of us, and some
Of the machinery has been imported.
In spite Of the fact that this has been
consigned to the United States Gov
ernment, the Treasury Department
has been called upon to pay the usual
rate of duty on it. AS all the revenues
from the various Custom Houses ind
their way to the Treasury Department
in this instance it isn't even question
of exchanging money from one pocket
to another. Here Uncle Sam just takes
it out and puts it back again where it
came from.-Philadelph Record.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1901-09-12
- ,::l5OVd0lr
q |EzS% (HAT:

At Bates College, Lewiston, Me-,
this year, sixteen of the twenty five
honors We're captured by girl students.
Somebody declares that Sarah Bern
hardt eats only two solid meals in
day-the first at p. m. and the second
at l the next morning.
Charlotte Cipriani, a graduate of the
University Of Chicago, is the first
woman to receive the degree of Doctor
Of Letters from the University Of
Paris.
Of 401S homesteaders registered in
El Reno, Oklahoma, the other day,
1913 were women, and separate reg
istratiOn booth was established for
them.
Women were first permitted to be-
come employees in Government Offices
in 1862, when Secretary Of the Treas-i
ury Salmon p. Chase appointed six
="n.e .1l.e. autffarsty states IN a medical
journal that the height of very tall
British woman was, fifty years ago,
five feet seven inches, while now the
height averages five feet six inches
to five feet ten inches.
In the performance Of her duty Ida
Hathaway, nurse at the Hartford
Hospital, contracted ophthalmia from
a child patient and became blind.
Hartford people have raised fund
Of $4,000 for her support
Elizabeth de Belle, an Atlanta (Ga.)
young woman, is making a distin-
guished name in law practice in Chi
cago. She recently won a case, ac-
cording to the Woman's Journal, in
volving real estate valued at 100000.