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Evening star., 1902-02-27
SCHLEY AT CHARLESTON.
He and Mrs. Schley Guests Of Daugh
tiers Of Revolution.

CHARLESTON. s. c.. February 27.-Ad-
mfral and Mrs. Schley were the guests to-
day Of the Daughters of the Revolution at
the South Carolina Interstate and West In
dian Exposition. The admiral and his wife
arrived this morning and were escorted
later to the exposition grounds by COM
mittee Of the daughters.
His greeting as he passed through the
streets was very enthusiastic. The exer-
cises at the exposition began at 2 o'clock
Among those on the stage were Mrs c.. W.
Fairbanks, president general Of the daugt-
ters; former President Mrs. Daniel Manning
and Mrs. J. c. Burrows. Addresses were
made by Admiral Schley and Capt Rich
mOnd p Hobson.
Evening star., 1902-02-27
Grouping the Catholic Buildings.

The Dominican Order of the Catholic
Church Is to join the group Of organiza-
tions Of that church gathered about the
Catholic University. Deeds were signed to-
day conveying four acres Of the Davidge
tract to the Dominican Order. The tract is
on the south side Of the Bunker Hill road
opposite the dormitory of the Catholic Uni
versity. The sale was made by Sullivan &
Heitmuller agents for the property,
through James E. Shea. The price paid
was ST. 800 per acre.
Arrangements have been made for the
erection on this site Of a substantial struc-
ture which will cost $150,OOO.
Evening star., 1902-02-27
TO RECEIVE PRINCE HENRY.
81. Clay Evans and Gen. Boynton Go
to Chattanooga.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, February 81
H. Clay Evans. commissioner Of pensions,
and General Henry v. Boynton of the
Chickamauga park commission have ar
rived from Washington to arrange for the
local reception Of Prince Henry next Sum
day and to attend the annual banquet of
the Chattanooga chamber of commerce to-
night. The prince who will remain here
three hours, is to take a trip to Lookout
mountain If the day is clear, If not ride
along the crest Of Missionary ridge He
will be presented with a book of views of
the battefields and a pair Of gray eagles
from the Cumberland mountains
Evening star., 1902-02-27
F1REPRooF1Na TRUST FORMING
Will Have Capital Stock Of So, ,OOO, ,OO(
-Pittsburg Headouarters.

PITTSBURG, Pa, February 27.-Negotia-
tions will be consummated next Monday for
the formation of1the United States Fire
proofng Coihpany by the purchase and con-
solidation Of, eleYen independent interests.
The new company will have 81, 25O. 900 capt.
tai and $50ote0O OF bonds. but this capital
will be Increased IN two weeks to s.. .O00. .OOO
1t is said that the, entire capital has been
subscribed. and that Pittsburgers will large
ly control The headquarters will be in
Pittsburg. ahd oqe Of the first moves will
be the erection in this city of new plant
to cost S25O0DO. ;h
Evening star., 1902-02-27
Father Denied Custody Of Child.

Justice Hagner, in Equity Court No. l.
today denied the application Of Albert L.
Lawrence for the custody Of his daughter
Gertrude F. Lawrence. Mr.. Lawrence filed
February 4, 1902. petition for divorce
from Annie Bell Lawrence and asked for
the custody of the child Of the couple A
rule was issued against the mother to show
cause why the daughter should not bs
given into the fathers custody, and upon
the showing made today in her answer the
court decided to let the mother retain pos
session Of her.
Evening star., 1902-02-27
CRITICISM OF ENGLAND.
Strong Pro-Boer Speeches in the Ger
man Reichstag.

BERLIN, February 2.-Petitions were
presented to the reichstas today suggesting
that the house take action for the further
ance Of peace negotiations in South Africa.
They were referred to the imperial chan
cellor, Count Won Buelow.
Several members OF the reichstag in
dulged In unlimited vituperation of Great
Britain, asserting that the only possible
explanation of the refusal to admit Ger
man Red Cross nurses and ambulances 70
south Africa was that the British were
ashamed to allow the world to have a
glimpse of the scandalous conditions pre-
vailing there.
Evening star., 1902-02-27
Jarvis to Relieve Ivey.

Lieut.. D. H. Jarvis Of the revenue cutter
service will leave at once Tor Alaska to
relieve Collector Ivey. Lieut.. Jarvis. VINO
has had great experience in Alaskan
affairs, was recently nominated for collector
and has been confirmed He resigned from
the revenue cutter service. but had not
left for the territory. He will now hasten
there In view Of the insulting letter OF
Collector Ivey to the Secretary OF the
Treasury. The Treasury. Department. does
not care to cause complications with the
English government inasmuch as Collector
Ivey 10 said not to be legally justified In
his course.
Evening star., 1902-02-27

farther down the river. has. reports say,
also had some Of It's piling carried away.
At Gunston wharf, Fairfax county, Va,
several punches Of fender piles above the
wharf proper have been broken or close
to the waters edge. It Is believed that
when the steamers return from the lower
river further injuries to other wharves will
be reported.
The steamer Charles Manchester started
yesterday to Mount Vernon on the first of
her regular trips since the freeze, but
finding ii dangerous to attempt to pass
through the ice foes in the river returned
to her wharf here. 1t Is stated that some
OF the ice islands stood six or seven feet
out of the water and were about ten feet
1t, besides these piles of Ice. the limbs and
trunks of trees, fence rails, cord wood and
railway ties.
The George B. Faunce, Ruth and Ella,
Raymond Oliver, Lottie Thomas and Edith
Muir left port yesterday morning, bound
for the lower river. They had only gone
as far as the forks Of the channel OF the
arsenal when the entire fleet was. forced
to come to anchor, the masses of Ice going
down the river In the current making 1t
dangerous for the boats. The vessels Will
not resume their Journey until conditions
are more favorable.
River Is Now Falling.
Observations made by the weather bu-
venson's wharf, the river had fallen three
inches since the tide began to ebh The
observer at Harper's Ferry reported a
steady fall since o'clock this morning.
The weather bureau regards the danger of
flood as practically over.
RECEDING AT wTrITAMSPORT
Evening star., 1902-02-27
New York Cotton Market.
AMOS STIRLING HANGED.
Young Negro Who Killed Prof. White
in PHILADELPHIA.

PHILADELPHIA, February N.-Amos
Stirling, a young negro, who was the ac-
complice of Henry Ivory and Charles Perry
in the murder Of Prof. Roy Wilson White
of the law department Of the University OF
PENNSYLVANIA on the night Of May ID. 1900.
was hanged today in the county prison.
The drop fell at 1907.
Stirling made confession to his spiritual
adviser claiming the sole responsibility for
the murder of Prof. White. He said he did
not know either Perry or Ivory, and as
serted that neither Of them was with him
when the crime was committed. His state
ment Is not credited by the police authori-
ties.
The murder Of Prof. White was partfcu-
larly revolving. He was attacked by the
three colored men on a dark street In the
vicinity of the university. One Of his as
sailants struck him on the head with an
iron bolt and after he had fallen to the
ground unconscious he was beaten to death.
Robbery was the motive for the crime.
Perry Ivory and Stirling were arrested
several days later, and the two first named
made confessions accusing Stirling OF being
the actual murderer. The three men were
convicted together and Ivory and Perry
were executed October of last year, after
being respited three times. The condition
of Strings health caused four postpone
ments of his execution.
Evening star., 1902-02-27
Government Bonds.
Closing Prices in Chicago.

CHICAGO, February 27.-Cose-Wheat. Febru-
ssy q CORN n.E Ese1essy !s Mss 5s@:
September, 59H; December. 4sA: year, 4sA Oats
February, 4S: May, 431a; July. SO; September.
soss: Pork, February. ;os; May. 52s; July,
8. 10; September. $50 Ribs February. s.25; May.
ss5as: :s71a; July. s4oas t7 septenbsrS ia s ~
go Rye, February. SIN; May, 5s1a; July. 6S1s.
Barley cash, 5sa62h. Timothy. March, e.4oa6oO.
Clover. March. $50.
Evening star., 1902-02-27
Sudden Death.

Mr.. Hugh e. Ramsaur twenty mine years
Of age. and q resident Of this city, died
suddenly Tuesday night In Atlanta, Ca,
where he had gone to recuperate his health.
He was an employe in one Of the Depart
nents in this city and resided at 1915 4th
street with his family. His wife and two
children survive him.
The deceased was q native Of Rome Ga,
and was well known In Atlanta. About ten
years ago he came to this city to take
government position.
Evening star., 1902-02-27
TURKEY DENIES RESPONSIBILITY
Will Probably Refuse to Make Goo
Miss Stones Ransom.

CONSTANTINOPLE, February 27.-It is
understood that the United States will soon
take steps to obtain a reimbursement of the
sum ($72 500 paid to brigands as a ransom
for Miss Ellen Nj. Stone and Nine. Tsilka,
holding Turkey responsible, inasmuch as
the capture Of the missionaries was effected
on Turkish soil
This question Of responsibility may have
serious DEVELOPMENTS since Turkey en-
phatfcally disclaims responsibility and lays
the blame on Bulgaria.
Evening star., 1902-02-27
Headquarters Formally Opened.

The formal opening Of the headquarters
Of the Washington Real Estate Exchange.
1914 F street. took place today. Between
the hours Of 1880 and O'Clock q large
number visited the exchange. In celebration
Of the event a buffet lunch was served.
Bulletin boards on the walls contained
announcements Of property for sale. as
well as property wanted and money to loan.
The president, Mr. Jesse L. Heiskell: the
secretary. Mr. John E. Mitchell, and other
officers were present.
Evening star., 1902-02-27
R. II. POPE MISSING.
Son of Late Assistant Surgeon Gen.
eral Of the ARMY,

SAN FAlNCISCO. February 27-Since No
venlber 1 last R. H. Pope. formerly a stu
dent at Stanford University, SON Of the
late Lieutenant Colonel Pope, assistant sur
geon general Of the United States army,
has been missing. All Of his effects were
found in a hotel in this city. He has two
brothers in California, who can obtain no
clue to his whereabouts. His mother is
now on the way home with the body of
her husband and knows nothing Of her
sons disappearance.
Evening star., 1902-02-27
ACTORS IN HOTEL FIRE.
The Bowdsin as Boston Has a Slight
81 . aBlaza

BOSTON, y february 27.-Fire in the upper
part of the Bewddin Square Hotel early to-
day threw $50 edests into confusion, but
all escaped 0 safely except Miss Agnes
Green. Miss Green. jumped from the
fourth floor of the hotel to a roof two
stories below. She was unconscious when
help reached her. It is thought she will
recover. The guests were mostly actors
filling engagements at nearby playhouses.
The locality OF the fire and the fact that the
hotel is connected with the Rowdoin Square
Theater prompted the fire chief to give
three alarms. The flames were confined to
the three upper stories OF the building, but
the totaf loss,s which is placed at about
81. ,.0o0.~ is shared by the occupants of the
stores on the street floor. who suffered from
smoke and water. The stheater. also sus-
tanned ssGne damage FROM this cause.
Evening star., 1902-02-27
PENNSYLVANIA TOWN BURNING.
Portersville, in Butler County, Said to
Be Doomed.

PITTSBURG. Pa, February N.-Porters-
VILE, Butler county, town of 600 inhab-
itants, is burning. The town is said to be
doomed.
Portersville is six miles from a railroad
or telegraph station. 1t IL said .-.e fire
started In Odd Fellows Hall, which, with
Humphreys general store, has already been
destroyed.
Evening star., 1902-02-27

177h bid. It's asked. Lanston Monotype 11la bid.
12A asked. American GraphophOne Com, 312 bid.
1 asked. American Graphophone Pref, bid, SO
asked. Washington Market, Is bid. Norfolk and
Washington Steamboat 191 bid. 21O asked. Greene
Copper. PIN bid % asked. Columbia Sand Dredg-
I'M ked
Evening star., 1902-02-27
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS.
Two Posts to Be Filled In tho Philip
pines.

Examinations have been announced by
the civil service commission to occur as fol-
lows: March Z, electrotyper. Philippine
service 81 800; March Is, architectural
drauehtsman, Philippine service, 81, 500;
March 20. elevator conductor, with knowl-
edge Of electric elevators, custodian serv-
Ice, San Antonio. Tex, $720.
Evening star., 1902-02-27
Death Of. J. A. Filfmore.

SAN FRANCISCO. February 27.J. A.
Fillmore, one of the best known railroad
men In the country died this morning Of
pneumonia. For many years he was mana
ger OF the Southern Pacific, but retired
from that position in July last.
Evening star., 1902-02-27
Ex-Judge Noyes in sanitarium.

LOS ANGELES. Cal. February 27.-Ar-
thur B. Noyes. who has been removed by
President Roosevelt from his position as
Judge OF the United States district Of Alas
ka, Is at a sanitarium near Redlands
where he expects to remain until his health
improves
Evening star., 1902-02-27
New York Stock Market.

Furnished by w. B. Hibbs & Co., bankers
and brokers, 1419 F ST., members New York
stock exchange, Washington stock ex-
change and Chicago board of trade.
Evening star., 1902-02-27

Representative Foster Selected. g.
The Illinois democratic delegation in the
House yesterday selected Representative
George p. Foster Of Chicago as the Illinois
member of the democratic aational congress
sional committee. -
Evening star., 1902-02-27

Calvin D. Bingham sof Camillus. n. Y.
is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. B. r. Bingham OF
Evening star., 1902-02-27

Gen. CaGtr0'8 Election Confirmed.
CARACAS, Venezuela, February Z.-The
Venezuelan congress has ratified the cleo
tion Of General Castro as president for
six years beginning February 20 last.
Evening star., 1902-02-27
Incidents Along the River.

The rush OF the heavy ice down the river
has played havoc with several wharves,
carrying away the piles and damaging
them so badly that extensive repairs will
have to be made before they can be used
again for steamboat landings. Reports re-
Oeived here state that Stf's wharf. on the
Virginia side of the river. which was par
t1aily damaged by Ice about Christmas.
kss been almost totally destroyed. The
long wharf at Somerset Beach has also
0een damaged, about 100 feet Of the shore
lnd having been carried away and the pier
ossd damaged Stuart's wharf. q little
Evening star., 1902-02-27

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Evening star., 1902-02-27

Gas Stocks-washington Gas. 70A bid, SO asked.
Georgetown Cas- 70 bid. IS asked. :.
Miscellaneous Stocks - AfergenthaIsr Linotype
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-12
AN EVENTUAL DAY

When Coffee Left the Household.
never began To use cotfee until after
began teaching school, then good.
mothcrly old dame served such nice coffee
that she got me into the way Of drinking
II,
Inside Of year became a wreck from
afternoon ] was so drowsy and filled with
apprehension that | would have crying
spells without knowing why.
II laid around the house In misery, and
was q misery to every one else, once in
a while friend would tell me that coffee
was the cause Of my trouble. reasoned
with them that l only had one cup at
breakfast and that was not enough TO cause
seclet-that one cup OF coffee
II was an eventful day in our house
hold when | quit conee and started max
the result was wonderful; no other words
express IL, The Postum Coffee was OF
flen' beautiful color, and when cream was
added looked as delicious as II tasted.
"a doctor who was in the house tasted
me Postum and said that II was equal to
the best Mocha or Java, then quickly
turned away as though II was incompre-
nensihe. He suspected there was coffee
IN II but have been assured Of the abso.
lple purity OF the Postum and have conf
dence IN It,
Nothing ever tasted better to me than
that FIRST, well.made cup OF Postum, aud
rtNer since have tasted coffee, and |
now look back with horror upon the sick
htss II caused, we began, very qhlckly'
10 see the difference between my condition
under Postum and under common coffee.
lost that feeling OF despair and restless
ness which oppressed me every afternoon
and began TO sleep like a baby. Postum
must be given the credit for all my i'm
provement.
"A word about tea also. one time when
was visiting ] had n package of Postum
with me. 1t gave out and before could
get another had tea for breakfast. With.
In few days the old wretched feeling
that coffee used TO give me came back.
aud all through the long afternoon | felt
that must weep and weep though really
over nothing at ALL
insomnia came back, hut | quickly quit
the tea and got all right again" Name
given ny Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich.
Postum Is an absolutely pure product
or me cereals as analyzed by some ~ the
best chemists In America aud passed upon
~ the various pure food commissioners OF
tia diGszeRt States.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-12
REV. CHILTON'S REVIVAL
THE GREAT REVlVALlST WILL BE
HERE NEXT FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
He viii Conduct a Ten Days Revival
Service at the Mckee Street M. {.
Church, South-Church Ready.

The members aud friends OF Mckee
Street Methodist Episcopal church, South,
nre feeling extremely good over the fact
that the celebrated evangelist and revival
list. Rev Claude l.. Chiffon is to return
and conduct his revival services in this
city. Rev. Mr. Cbllton after beginning his
services aud continuing them for TWO days
was summoned home by telegraph on az
count Of the dangerous illness Of his sou.
Tie then started to return to this city, when
his son was thought 10 he out ~ danger.
on his wav here he was sliced with i chill
and compelled TO return home. This, it
was thought. ended all hopes of securing
his services for Il revival meeting under
his management aud no arrangements nav
ing been made for other help. Rev: John
Z, Green, pastor of the Mckee
street Methodist Episcopal church,
South determined TO continue The
services over last sunday The ser
vices that duy were 80 fun Of interest aud
there WAS such religious feeling manifested
and revival spirit shown that the pastor
felt he could not close the meeting and an
nomced his determination TO continue the
services MP to ana including this evening.
In the meantime Rev. John T.. Green had
kent in touch with the celebrated revival
list. writing and tciegraphinG him. The
announcement 30 Evangelist Chiffon Of the
feeling manifested at the Sunday services
and of the three additions TO the church on
that day seems to have settled the ma, ter
In his mind, as Yesterday he telegraphed
Rev Mr.. Green that. nothing preventing,
he will be In Houston Friday and will
conduct a ten days meeting up to and in
GLIDING sunday, March -. The announce
ment Of the receipt of this cheering intel
ligencc caused great feeling Of good cheer
among IN" members, They seem TO think
this is most opportune time for a revival
Of the cause Of religion in that church.
that the spirit Of revival is manifest and
they expect great results from the labors
Of this great rcyivalist in their midst. Rev
Mr.. Green viii continue the services until
Friday. assisted nv the various local pas
tors Of the Methodist churches in this city
Prof. u NJ. Doyle of La Grange, who came
to direct and lead the singing at Rev Mr.
Chuton,s revival services, remained after
MI, chiffon left and has the special choir
organized for he revival We'll in hand and
Is better prepared to furnish excellent
music and singing better than he cow
have possibly hoped, coming right in and
taking the choir in his hands without any
practice or training.
Rev. Mr.. Chiffon win arrive Friday and
conduct the services on that afternoon and
evening Services every afternoon at $50
O'Clock and every evening at 7:A5.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-12
LYDIA {. PlNKHAm'S
Vegetable Compound.
Awomsn's Remedy for womsn.s lilo
FOR SALE BY ALI DRUGGISTS

ihemum straw caught in front by two gold
Tnu pearl pms ana white ribbon. Tho back
mas two rosettes OF shaded rose rihnon
mixed with a bunch Of rich cranes and
very effective hat In the ready to.,yoar
ilne was IN tan linen straw. The rolled brim
raced WIN white shirred chiffon is portiv
.ohceAied by wreath Of red berries. On
top a arapery OF green AMI red shaded rln'
bon with long loops hanging I'm The hact
striking misses hat was of Cnhon
struW trimmed with trailing wreath OF
panne ribbon. INV VI reu
Then the children's department rhorc
was tne rustic straw trimmed with wreath
ot blue corn flowers and stroam",s nt
tucked CHIFFON. And the soft matcrIols
sshHred ANA puffed and interlaced uith
forget me 'nots for chtldrcn's dress hots
several Of these had Tam crowns dottas
win medallions Of lace. ""''e~
fearl ornaments are the chIef conr,oo ~.
me season and the charming oryInts %
produced by nsing this decoration win rIcs
luce or against soft folds Of chlffon ~
nsoe entirely NJ flowers are stviish M
eeason. Almost every hat bears Ar, tml'
Is used "'heF trimming
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-12
GOOD NEWS FOR VETERANS.
Room for More Inmates at the Con
tederate Home,

Room FOR More Inmates at the Con-
federate Home.
AS will he seen from the letter below
the Confederate home at Austin Is prepared
to receive more old deserving veterans with.
In It's walls and give them good comfor-
table home. This is indeed good news -
a goody number who have been waiting
patiently for admission. should anyone
know Of the Whereabouts OF any Of the
four named in the letter received by Major
ran, they will confer q favor on the ap.
pllcants, as well as upon Major Fall and
the home by giving them the Information
contained In the letter which was received
yesterday and is as follows:
Major Phil II. FAN. Houston. Texas
Austin, Texas March s, 1902 Dear Com
rade; | will be Obliged TO you II you win
please notify the following comrades that
they can now all he admitted to the home:
), smith. Charles IIadmwanz, w. A.
McCarty and Abe Preston l write you
ana ask this favor for the reason that I
think you VIII interest yourself In the mat
Ter and that YOU can and win lind the
comrades and notify them. and By doing so
greatly ohlige your friend. II. s. King
superintendent OF the Confederate Home
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-12
ANNOUNCEMENTS

W. ,,o,.ot,,. ,,,,-
we herehy, announce ourselves i, !.
va ties Tor aldermen of the city OF H..
uI our respective wards, suhier, M
Hclluu o, ne democratic primarls.
9e,rtenN declare ourselves In favor !
W!hE pldi
n, l. we ,i tRY9r municipal ownership h
pWpl'c uilill'FS. ana especially fay,
CITY liz. owning ana operating It's oEs wa \
"UIk97 aHu ilEHI punt.
> We IIayor public improvements
W. i"Nur strict enforcement NJ
contT,Hcts entered into by the city
= We luNuI tteh ing 2 sinking fupl I
hclent. to, care for bonds at matufir
- we iaNor that IN granting ffaTs,
tne CITY should he wen compensate
same ana hef rights wen guarded All
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