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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-05

Of harmony is coming too early. There
should be time to forget how to quarrel
before there are overtures to kiss and
make up"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-05

Twas a glorious Fourth, If SO many
people did get sprinkling in the otter
noon
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-05

The Abingdon Virginian hopes cit will
be the pleasure of Governor Montague
to name DR.. Charles H. Jennings, of
Abingdon, a member Of the corporation
commission
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-05

It Is needless to explain that you had
warm time" on the glorious Fourth.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-05
A woke OF VaIenciennes insertion and
tucls. At the top and bottom is
Beading run with ribbon.

try" many, many years ago. The pic
ture was brought here by an Irish
man Strictly speaking, there is no Ma
tionaI Irish flag" Still she has her own
standard and colors and emblems. just
as every State Of our Union boasts
hers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-05

standard and colors and emblsUs, just
as every State Of our Union boasts
hers.
have three oil paintings in my home,
family pictures. They are covered with
CRIME. How can I clean them? J. F.
Wash gently with soft cloth and
lullewarm water until the heavy dirt is
removed. Then go over them with a
flannel wrung out in meats foot OIL If
you can get it. poppy seed oil Is even
better. Lastly, wipe-very carefully
with old linen.
Which is correct. and why is it correct?
l. What is the gender. the person
ireland? On the British royal standard TIL
Irish flag is a blue ground, with golden
harp and crown j. L.
I described the picture of the Irish flag
carried in procession in the ':old coun-
and the number of the following words?"
Or
2 What are the gender. the person
and the number of the following words? 2"
Our school-room has decided one thing
and our teacher another. so that your
opinion will be- accepted very gratefully.
NORMA.
According to strictest grammatical
construction, the second example should
be correct. Nouns and pronouns Joined
together by the copulativs conjunction
and should have verbs agreeing with
them in the plural number says an
old rule.
But is that what the sentence ueans2
A better reading would be:
'IVhat is the gender what the person
and what the number of the following
words?" the verb is being understood
after each what" Clearly the follow
ing words" may not all have the same
gender, person and number.
My opinion" therefore is that. as dear
old Sir Roger de Coverly decided upon
the bench-"There Is much to be said on
both sides.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-05

A unique corse, cover is made Of en-.
broiderej lawn handkerehiets cot In
half and joined together with lace cntre.
dcux. The square neck and armholes
are finished with lace and beading.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-05

had to divide the Bedford vote with
another home candidate. but when there
is no home opposition he will sweep
every precinct. In one election several
years ago. he received every vote cast
save one, and 1t has always been thought
that his modesty prevented his voting
for himself, hence this one scratch in
the county"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-05
lightning now than in former years? and
gives the following interesting tnforma-

lightning now than in former years? and
gives the following interesting tnforma-
ton:
During long series Of years,
commencing. say. in 1880, the deaths in
this county from that cause could have
been numbered on the fingers of one
hand. Now and for the past fifteen or
twenty years they have been of frequent
occurrence. Scarcely a storm passes
without some such casualty. During
the storm of June 21st three men were
struck within the limits of this county,
two at one place and one at another,
but widely separated, and three horses
were killed. II there is really this in
crease in the casualties as appears to
be the case, it would ba interesting to
Know upon what hypothesis scientists
account for It, Can it be that the arti-
fetal generation Of electricity for the va
Taous purposes it is now used for have
anything to do with it?''
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-05

The Bedford Bulletin Is enthusiastic
cally supporting Hon. Graham Clayton
for the congressional nomination in the
Sixth District, and thinks he will carry
Bedford almost solidly. The Bulletin
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-05

you describe the national (?) flag of
Irela.1d-"a green ground, with n, golden
harp and wreath of shamroc1s' Is
there such thing as a national flag Of
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-05

The Brunswick Gazette discusses the
question. Are there more fatalities from
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-05
Y. M. C. A. ENCAMP MENT

Richmond, Va, July Sd.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-05

Certainly, Gomez should be given a lofty
place in the government of Cuba. He
would have been president had Cubans
been Americans.-Jackso Times
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31

you will find 1t almost impossible to e,
tract the occupant alive otherwise-and 70
Will see what you may be pardone
for supposing a miniature lobster. b,
which in reality belongs to anoths
distinct species, namely, the herm
crab (pagurus bernhardus). Whether \
mas obtained occupancy by force of arm
or merely through decease Of the ORIGIN,
tenant is a moot point: but the first s,,,
position Is highly probable. as he Is a mo,
belligerent little customer An amussn
scene may be witnessed by placing sever,
hermit crabs. deprived Of their shells.
an ordinary soup plate with a little sc
water and some empty shells-fewer shell
than crabs. The fighting and struggling
secure houses is ludicrous in the extrem,
one may be seen almost successful in moo,
ing himself within a sheIl-which, by m
way, Is enected by means Of the Shell
plates at the extremity Of his soft az,
twisted tail-when another seizes him n
the nape of the neck. as 1t were, and he
dragged reluctantly forth. The evictor sti
holds him struggling at claws length ar
not until he himself is safely ensconced 40.
he relinquish his grasp.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
Anacostia and Vicinity.

st. Ignatius Church, at Oxon HILL Prince
Georges county, Md, was well filled yes
terday morning al a memorial service for
Rev NJ. P. Sullivan, late pastor of ST.
Teresa's Church, Anacostia. Rev. Fathers
Bart and Schwallenburg of st. Teresa's
Church were present and requiem mass
was offered for the deceased Miss Jennie
G.. BARLEY. Miss Annie Green and Mr..
Robert j. Green of ST. Teresa's choir as
sisted the local choir in the musical pro-
gram.
A stereopticon exhibition was given last
night at No. 80 Monroe street, Anacostia.
by the children's organization known as
the v. A. c. Club. There was a good at
tendance, and Masters Frank Murray and
Joseph Branson supervised the exhibition.
Misses Bessie Pyles, Vera Murray, lola
Gator and Master Raymond Pyles were in
charge of the refreshment tables.
Miss Nora Murphy of st. Elizabeth Is
confined to Providence Hospital, where she
is recovering from the effects of a recent
surgical operation.
While returning from a colored resort in
Hnlsdale last evening Charles Hawkins.
a colored drug clerk, smashed an empty
bottle on the street. Officer w. W. An
drews witnessed the act and promptly
placed him under arrest, charging him with
violating the police regulations. Hawkins
deposited s. as collateral at the station
house.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
THE FLOUR INSPECTOR.
City Solicitor Gives Opinion as to His
Duties.

A. B. Duvall, the city solicitor. has sent
to the District Commissioners an opinion
with reference to a communication from
Thomas w. Mcknew, superintendent of the
Union Trust and Storage Company, re-
uuesting to be informed respecting the flour
inspector in the District and his duties. So
licitor Duval says:
1.-The writer's attention should be called
to the act of Congress approved Decem-
Der 81, 1885, as amended May 20, 1890,
which contemplates the inspection and
branding of ca ch and every barrel or half
barrel or sack of flour manufactured In
the District, or brought here for sale, or
to be manufactured into bread. The pro-
visions of the law are enforced by the i'm
position of a fine of 81 for each and every
berrel, half barrel or sack of flour not
examined and branded by the inspector,
sold within the District; there Is no PEN
atty however, provided in case the flour
is brought here for the purpose of being.
or is actually manufactured into bread
without previous inspection. The law does
not clothe the inspector with power to OBJ
tain forcible access to private premises
where -four is stored for the purpose OF
inspection and bran~Ing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
MR.. GoMPERs ON STRIKES.
Extension Of Transfers Troubles Will
Not Affect Washington.

Samuel Gompers, president of the Ameri-
can Federation Of Labor, when seen by a
Star reporter today in reference to the
strikes of unions affiliated with the A. F.
of L., now in progress in different parts of
the country, particularly those of the team
sters in Chicago and the mine workers in
Pennsylvania. said he could offer no in
formation other than that contained in
the Geographic reports. He said, how
ever, that the proposed extension of the
teamsters strike to other cities need not
occasion alarm for Washington people. as
the plan If carried out suggested, would
affect only the western cities. In regard
to the difficulty between the mine workers
and mine owners he said he was aware of
no new developments.
During the course of the interview Mr.
Gompers Endorsed as his views the editorial
which appears in the June number Of the
American Federationist, which says in
part:
For more than twenty-five years the
condition of the miners in the anthracite
coal districts has constantly grown worse
In season and out they have suffered re-
auctions in wages. Their necessaries of
life, including the powder used in blasting
coal and the tools of labor, they have had
to buy from the company stores at prices
far In excess of what they could be pur-
chased for elsewhere.
THE miners have been obliged to live in
the company's 'bogs' called dwellings. They
have been bounded and cornered into alb
ject mental and physical fear.
Surely when 147.000 men voluntarily
| and deliberately lay down their tools Of la
| Dor and declare that they and theirs will
| go hungry If necessary and bear the other
burdens and sacrifices which prolonged
strike may entail, they must keenly feel
| the wrongs from which they suffer and
| must be painfully conscious of the neces-
| sity of this step to attain their object
Nearly two years have elapsed since the
| last strike, and the cost of living has great
| ly increased During the present strike the
miners have acted not only in concilliatory
spirit, but were willing to submit the case
| to arbitration. This the companies have
| rejected. The questions in dispute are mat
| tiers Of fact, not Of principle, hence there
| can be no good reason why the companies
| should reject arbitration. If they are right
| 1t can be demonstrated before a board of
arbitrator. If the miners are justified in
| their demands that, too, can be settled be-
| yond doubt.
1.-The conditions by which the miners
| have been surrounded, the misery which
was their lot, must never again be possible
They must move upward and onward in the
social and Industrial scale. It Is essential
to the future well-being Of the entire Amer
lean people that they be aided to continue
this movement for their material, moral
and social welfare"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
EXTENSION OF AN AVENUE.
Col. Biddle's Comment on Provisions
Of a Pending Bill.

Col John Biddle the Engineer Commits
sioner has called to the attention of his
associates Senate bill 500, for the extension
of Euclid place. which has been referred
to the Commissioners for examination and
report. Col. Biddle says the proposed ex-
tension of the place was included in the
proposed system of highways when the first
section plans were first recorded. These
plans were afterward Cancelled, so far as
they affected existing subdivisions, by an
act of Congress, and as Euclid place was in
an existing subdivision the extension was
accordingly left off the map.
1t is believed the proposed extension is a
needed Improvement, there being no through
street connection between Columbia Heights
and Meridian Hill for the entire section north
of Chaplin street to Columbia road, dis
lance of about half a mile. The opening of
the street would afford an easy east and
west connection from 9TH street westward
to Rock creek. No improvements are in
the line of the extension, and Col. Biddle
believes it would be wise to have the extern
sion made soon practicable, before
the land is built up. The estimated cost of
acquiring the land is $4,000.
The form of the bill as submitted to the
Commissioners is unusual in that it pro-
vides for no assessments against the prop
erty benefited, and provides that the con-
demnation proceedings shall be taken in &C
cordance with the District code. The bill
way of the street, which is an unusual
practice and not in accordance with the
Commissioners policy, as 1t would seem
unfair to the older unimproved streets to
give new streets preference over them, and
it is believed the street should await It's
regular turn for improvement.
Col. Biddle forwards a substitute bill,
which he suggests should be sent to the
Senate, with u recommendation for favor
able action if the necessary funds can be
provided for the purpose. In forwarding
the substitute bill the Commissioners will
point out the facts stated above, and will
again make the recommendation that the
United States share one-half the cost of
the extension instead of the entire burden
being borne by the District. The substitute
bill will provide that the condemnation pro-
ceedings be had under the act of June 6,
1900, with this significant proviso: That
the amount of money found to be due and
awarded as damages, as hereinbefore pro-
vided, shall be payable one-half out of the
revenues of the District of Columbia and
one-half out of any money in the United
States treasury not otherwise appropriated,
and a sufficient sum to pay the amount of
said awards is hereby appropriated, payable
as aforesaid
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
VITALITY OF THE ADVERTISER
Why He is Apt to Succeed in the Fam
lily Newspaper.

From the Fourth Estate.
A good story is told of an American army
officer in the Philippines, says the Salt
Lake City Tribune who chiefly has been In
terested to receive his home newspaper In
order to know who, among his former
friends, and especially among the business
men in his own home, are alive. for he
Judges Of their vitality by the simple fact
whether they advertise In the newspapers
or not.
GERS view, common as 1t Is, as to whether
the advertiser Is alive and the non-adver-
tiser dead. Surely, the advertiser Is very
much alive; but, frankly, we beneye IL Is
too much to say that the non-advertiser Is
dead.
Some business proposition cannot be ad-
vertised in the newspapers Some cannot De
advertised at all In the ordinary acceptance
of that term; although we believe, II denni-
lions be chosen carefully, that no business
ever succeeds unless 1t is advertised in some
way.
Perhaps this is by the talk of the enter
prfsfng and persuasive statesmen: perhaps II
IL by some piece Of printed matter Usually
OF course, 1t Is by means of the family
newspaper. and preferably the leading one
OF its own city or town.
While II Is probably too much to say that
the non-advertiser Is dead. 1t Is certainly
true, according to the laws Of competition,
which are immutable. that the non-adver-
tiser must push hts business in some way or
he IL likely to be dead.
He must consider all the various means
OF soliciting business, and in nine cases out
Of ten he Will conclude that the newspaper
which goes into the home. which claims the
attention of the careful housewife az we'll
a. Of the tnQuisitive husband, ia more likely
In the long run to yield him the best re-
turns for his money. But advertise he
must.
The reason is that his competitors will
advertise II he does not. and by just 30
much they will IN time get the better Of
him
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
GAITHERsBURG NEWS.
Decoration Day Observed - Schools
Close With Interesting Exercises.

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star
r. GAITHERSBURG,. Nd, May 3d. 1902.
AT Forest Oak Cemetery today there was
a general observance of Memorial day.
The graves Of the dead were more profuse-
ly strewn with fragrant flowers and ever
greens than ever before. At $50 o'clock
this afternoon the crowd gathered to par
ticipate in the special exercises announced,
consisting of appropriate music by the
choir of the Methodist Episcopal Church
South and an eloquent address by the Rev.
Joseph H. BaIthis of Goshen. Mr.. E. Will
son Walker directed the musical program.
The public schools of Gaithersburg and
vicinity closed for the fiscal year today.
Commencement exercises were held tonight
at the schsolhouse in Gaithersburg, Prof.
Samuel A. Lehman. principal in charge;
Miss Annie NJ Myers, associate teacher,
assisting. A large audience applauded the
literary efforts of the pupils, which were
very creditable indeed.
Middlebrooke school gave a festival In
the afternoon in the grove adjoining the
school building. Besides the feast provided
by the principal, Prof. E. l.. Amiss, the
scholars entertained the large number OF
parents and their friends who attended
with songs, Rotations, etc. The members
of the newly appointed board Of trustees,
Messrs. George L. Crawford, Alexander
Gloyd and Lewis G. Gardiner, were present
The board organized and announced the re-
tention of the principal of the school for
the succeeding school year.
Rev David Harriss, who has been as
signed to the pastorate of the Gaithersburg
circuit M. E. Church South, succeeding
the late Rev. w. A. Mcdonald, is expected
to arrive In Gaithersburg from his home in
Middletown, Va, in time to preach his mi
tfal sermon on Sabbath morning.
Prof w. f. McIiwee of Virginia has been
chosen principal Of the Andrew Small Acad-
envy of Darnestown and will succeed Prof
Frank Andrews, who resigned, about June L.
Rev. James L. Lodge, D. D., of this town
has received and accepted a call from the
Columbia Baptist Church, West Washing
ton, and will serve stated supply for one
year.
Republicans Of the Gaithersburg district
assembled In mass meeting and nominated
a ticket for delegates to represent the dis
trict In the county convention at Rockville
next week. Mr.. Peyten Gordon was chair
man OF the meeting. Enthusiasm for the
denomination of Colonel George A. Pearre
| for Congress was general Peyton Gordon.
]. Rs Adams, VIM. H. Fulks. Maurice Craw-
ford Henry Sterick, William Thompson,
G. b. stewart Thomas Dorsey and VIM. H.
| Frazier compose the ticket, which will be
clicked at saturdays primary without OPP
| pOSitfOll.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
SUICIDE BY DROWNING.
Lewis Davis Jumps Into River From
Steamer River Queen.

A colored man named Lewis Davis, twen-
ty-three years old, driver by occupation,
committed suicide by drowning in the river
near the wharf at Motley Hall last night
His body was recovered this morning by
the members of the crew Of the police
boat and brought to the city. The super
intendent Of the morgue took charge OF
the remains and Coroner hewitt will give
certificate Of death as soon as he hears
the statements of witnesses.
When the steamer River Queen returned
to the city last night from the colored ex-
cursion resort the Waterman on the boat
reported to the police that a man had
jumped overheard. Boats were lowered
and search for the body was made. but
without success. This morning Walter Da-
Wis. colored. of 92S Dismores court south
west, called on the police and reported thai
his brother Lewis had failed to return
home last night, and when the body reach.
ed the wharf it was identified by a sister
of the deceased. Davis lived at 515 I'd
street southwest. Relatives will attend to
the burial Of the body.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
Etna Still Slumbers.

From the New York Sun.
; The height of Mount Etna, the famous
volcano of Sicily. has long been fixed at
10, 500 feet. Its height has recently been
more accurately measured by trigonometri-
cal processes and the exact elevation is
found to be 10,775. The difference is not
important, but the more exact determine
ton will. Of course. be given on the maps
hereafter published The main crater has
a width of 1.72S feet and depth of S26
feet. Mount Etna has periods Of almost
complete quiescence. Six years had elapsed
after the eruption Of 1892. when in the au-
tumn of 1898 blue flames began to emerge
from the mouth Of the largest crater and
q great deal Of vapor was emitted from
the lesser orifices. 1t was then announced
that Etna seemed to be preparing for an
efrusion Of lava. probably on the south or
southwest slopes. The expected eruption.
however. did not begin till the morning Of
July 10, 1889, when great volumes OF smoke
and lava began to issue from the main
crater, but after several days the activity
gradually subsidized. and Etna soon resumed
its peaceful aspect and has since seemed to
be in a slumberous condition.