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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-22
FATHER AUGUsTINE's DEATH.
Confession of Capt. Brownell, Formerly
Volunteer officer.

The Secretary OF War has sent to the At
tGrney General the papers in the case of
Father Augustine, who died from the eff
fects of the water cure administered by SOL
diers of volunteer regiment while serving
in the Philippines. The case has been thor-
oughly investigated by the judge advocate
general of the army upon the charges
brought by Charles Francis Adams and
others of what is known as the Lake
George conference. 1t cannot be found that
any person now serving in the United
States army was responsible in any way
for the death of the frlar, and therefore the
persons cannot be trieda by court-martiaI
1t is predicted that, following the prece-
dents growing out of other wars, the Attor-
ney General will render an opinion that
neither the courts in this country nor those
in the Philippines have any jurisdiction
over the men or officers who have been dis
charged from the army.
Captain Brownell, volunteer officer who
was in command of the troops who admin
istered the water cure, has acknowledged
that the cure was administered and that the
man died. The courts of the United States.
II is said, have no Jurisdiction over him,
nor have the local courts in Manila, where
the offense was committed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-22
Damages Placed at $4,000.

James r. Clements, by his next friend,
James 7. Clements, today filed suit at law
against the Potomac Electric Power Com
pany to recover damages in the sum OF
$4,000 1t is alleged that September IL last
James r. Clements was manned and Grip
pied by coming In contact with an electric
wire running through a tree over an alley
in the square bounded by 32d and Potomac,
and o streets. The children Of the neigh
borhood so it is declared, had been in the
habit of climbing the tree, and 1t is
charged the defendant company failed to
properly insulate the portion of the wires
that pass through the branches of the tree.
Attorneys Davis and Tucker represent the
plaintiff
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-22
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.
Fifth Annual Meeting Of Maryland
Organization.

The fifth annual meeting of the Maryland
State Horticultural Society will be held at
Dushane Post Hall. corner Of Baltimore
street and Post Office avenue, Baltimore
Nd. Thursday and Friday December 10
and 10 next The society is nearing its fifth
anniversary. 1t is expected that the forth
coming meeting will witness an exception
ally large attendance, and steps have been
taken to make 1t one of the most success
full yet held by the organization. Papers
will be submitted by well-known special
lists. both Of the state and national govern
mentS.
A large and interesting collection of fruit
from the different sections of the common
wealth will be on display. Collections Of
the various insects. both those injurious to
the trees and those beneficial will be ex-
hibited by the horticultural department Of
the state. Among the officers of the So
cietv is Prof A. l.. Quaintance, secretary
treasurer. state entomologist, stationed at
the Maryland agricultural experiment sta
ton. at College Park, Md.
1t is expected that the nearby counties of
Prince Georges and Montgomery will be
well represented at the coming meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-22
ONLY FOR CITIZENS.
No Land for the Christian Community
of the Universal brotherhood.


The Christian Community of the Uni
versal Brotherhood at Crowstand, ASSN
iboia, Canada, has sought a home in this
country, but has been officially notified that
the community cannot settle on government
domain. The community, represented by
Ivan Ponomaref and others, forwarded a
letter to the President asking for refuge
in the United States. The letter was re-
ferred to the Interior Department. Assist
ant Commissioner Richards Of the general
land Office has forwarded a reply an
nouncing that it cannot locate on the pub
lie lands of the United States. Mr.. Rich
ards says:
"In said letter you state that your COM
munity numbers more than 1000 and that in
1898 and 1899 you -emigrated from Russia to
Canada because the Russian government
would not permit you to live according to
the dictates of your religion. You have dis
covered that although in Canada there is
religious freedom, still it is not what you
were In search of; that you yield obedience
only to the commands of the Spirit of God
in your hearts, and cannot submit to any
human laws rsbecome the subjects of any
sovereign that you are not compelled to
bear arms or perform military service in
Canada but must become subjects of Great
Britain and therefore you cannot obtain
land on whichto live without obeying all
the institutions and saws of Canada You
therefore ask that you may be given refuge
in this country4 or on land under the juris-
diction of this government, where you may
live by the labor of your hands, and where
you shall not be forced to obey human or
dinances or besasked to become subjects of
any one except thes good God You state
that you use no meat or milk, but only veg
etables and ffuit;1ahat you have no do
nestle animals and all your work is done
by your own labor. and ask only for SO
much land as you can cultivate by manual
labor without the assistance of animals, etc.
an reply l have to advise you that the
public lands of the United States are dis
posed of only to citizens of the United
States or to those who have declared their
intention to become such citizens"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-22
FLAMES IN FORESTS
OREGON AND WASHINGTON HAVE
BEEN GREAT SUFFERERS.
Damage Approximates Nearly Thir-
teen Millions - Need OF Forest
Patrol Emphasized.

The bureau of forestry has received re-
port from William T. Cox, one of Its agents,
which shows that the damage caused by
forest fires in northwestern Oregon and
southwestern Washington during Septem-
her was much greater than has been gen.
orally supposed.
After a careful trip through the regions
devastated by the fires Mr.. Cox, in con-
sentative estimate, places the damage In
Oregon and Washington at s12, 1877 100 OF
this 50, 91O, 600 is in Oregon and 1857, 100 in
Washington This includes all losses caused
by the fires to farm property, saWmllls,
manufactured lumber, standing timber, etc
This estimate is based on personal obser-
walton in the burned districts both in Ore
gon and Washington conference with lum-
hermen farmers and settlers and other
trustworthy sources OF information. owing
to its nearness to market, however, mucn
of the damaged timber In the burned re-
eions of Oregon will be saved, and the net
loss will be smaller than the foregoing flg-
ures In Washington portion will also be
saved, though a smaller percentage, owing
to it's being less accessible to means or
transportation.
Much Was Virgin Forest.
Much of the area burned over was COW
cred with virgin forest, mainly of Douglas
spruce, cedar and hemlock. Besides the
great loss of property, eighteen persons
were killed and many more injured. Much
of the large and small game in these re-
gions was destroyed.
/ In his report the agent Of the bureau Of
forestry included not only the loss OF life
and property, but also the causes or the
fires the methods used In fighting them,
the damage to the soil and the outlook for
reproduction of the forests. The burned
districts were also mapped
In Oregon the area burned over Whlie
not so great as was at first reported, was
very extensive. Fully 10000 acres IN
Multnomah and Clackamas counties are
blackened by fires. OF this area about So
600 acres were either cut-over lands, lands
that had been cleared by settlers, or burned
over by previous fires, and had little mer-
charitable timber upon them.
AS near as could be ascertained eighty
six families were left homeless. Two hun
bred other settlers suffered partial loss
of property.
. In general, what has been said of the
Oregon fires applies also to the fires In Wash
fngton The area recently burned over in
Washington is much more extensive than
the burned district in Oregon, and the tim
Der more valuable, but it is much less con-
venient to ready means of transportation.
Cause of the Fires.
Il A singular chain of circumstances COM
hined to make the fires so destructive.
Z Not only was the summer very dry. but
the two preceding summers were wet in
May and June, thus interfering with the
burning of slashings and allowing an I'M
usual amount of debris to accumulate. In
the early part of September the wind blew
from the east most of the time. An east
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-22

wind, after 1t gets west of the Cascades, is
ready to absorb almost any quantity of
moisture, SO that the forest was soon in
the condition of finder. The most direct
cause was careleSsnesS. This is shown dis
tinctly by the fact that practically no dam
age was done in the Cascade forest reserve,
which is patrolled by forest rangers. In
many instances the fires smouldered for
considerable periods without attracting at
tention, and this in the face of the fact
that the past season has been one particu-
larly favorable to forest fires.
Many blaZes started from the unextin-
guished campfires of berrypickers or hun
tiers; others resulted from careless burning
of slashings; was known to have orig
mated from locomotive sparks. With the
exception Of this case, reasonable precau-
ton on the part of individuals would have
Forest Patrol Needed.
1t is the opinion of Mr.. Cox after tracing
many of the fires to the origin that most
Of them could have been extingushed be-
fore they became serious The lesson
taught is that had there been an efficient
system Of forest patrol In these localities
it is doubtful If any very serious fires would
have occurred. Commendabe work has
been done by the government rangers,
which accounts for the absence Of serious
fires in the forest reserves Of this section.
The enormous loss sustained, counting only
the present cost, aside from the effect
which will be In evidence for many years,
should arouse the two states to a realiza-
ton OF the Importance Of careful system
of forest supervision.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-22
Success of a Washington Bow.

CRANKY Hillyer. formerly of this city, now
living in Colorado, was elected by the re-
publicans as a member of the Colorado leg
islature at the recent election. Young Hill
yer graduated from the Columbian Law
School Of this city about four years ago,
where he stood high in his class, always
being one of its Representatives in the Joint
debates With the Georgetown Law School
Immediately after completing his law
ming the practice Of his profession and at
the same time entering into politics.
Mr.. Hillyer was easily elected over his
opponent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-22
Concluding Lecture.

DR. Lyman B. Sperry, who has been de-
livering series of lectures at the Y. NJ.
C. A. this week will give the closing lee
ture this evening. The subject will be
aetna, vesuvius and Pompeii,'' and will
be beautifully illustrated.
Dr. Sperry gets HIS materials for this lee
ture at first hand, having been pre- sent at
an eruption of the volcano.
The lecture is for both men and women,
and no admission fee is charged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-22
Inspecting Alleys.


Acting under Instructions from heado1ar-
ters, the police on duty at night have been
going through alleys and investigating back
gates, as well as trying front doors, to see
that the occupants of the houses had done
their part In the matter of securing their
premises against the midnight providers
Scores of gates and many front doors have
Deen found either open or unlocked causing
the officers to wonder that more robteries
had not been committed. The appearance
or two policemen IN the yard in rear of
house on Randolph street last night alarm ed
the occupants of the premises and almost
gave them nervous prostration but they
We're well satisfied to be aroused by the
officers, and will pay more attention to
Fastening their gate in the future At one
house the officers found the back gate open
and the rear door not fastened Investiga-
ton failed to disclose that the dwelling had
any occupants at the time.
What are people to expect When they
leave their houses open in this Way?" one
of the officers inquired
At another residence the back door was
found open, and while making an investiga-
ton the officers met the woman of the
house In the yard. She was In the shed
emptying ashes at late hour but the
presence In the yard of the policemen in
plain cloohes did not brighten her
Il thought l saw somebody come in {"
was her remark when she saw the two
men and before she was told they were
officers. She was about to order them off
the premises when they made known their
Identity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-22
PNEUMONIA
ATTACKS THE
F|RELESS CITY
Scarcity of Fuel and Lack
of Heat Cause Grip, Colds,
Bronchitis and PuEmo-
nary Ills to Increase.

The of Seventy seven." DIR. Humphreys
specific breaks up Colds, Grip, Influenza, Catarrh
fains and soreness in the head and chest, Cough.
Bore Throat, General Prostitution and Fever, and
prevents Pneumonia
TT consists of a small vial Of pleasant pellets
-fts the vest pocket.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-22

Raymond S. Archer, aged twenty years,
a freshman at the Rose Polytechnic Insti-.
tute at Terra Haute. Ind, was run over
and instantly killed by Big Four freight
train.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-22
But Little Required to Alarm.

1t takes but a little noise to cause some
people to believe there are burglars in the
house, and the police are expecting to hear
of one or more shooting affairs at any time
Mrs Moore of 1903 North Capitol street
was awakened this morning about $3.50
o'clock by hearing a noise in her house,
which she promptly concluded was made by
burglar. Going to a front window, she
aroused the neighborhood by the vigorous
blowing of a police whistle. Detectives
Hartigan and McNamee live in the vicinity
OF Mrs. Moore's residence, but they were
not al home. Policeman Barteman was in
the neighborhood, however, and he respond
ed to the call for help. He made a thor
ough search of the premises, but could find
nothing to show that burglar had been
there
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-22
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-22

made an investigation. He was unable to
ind anything which would assist him in
identifying the thieves
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Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-11-14

1t Is not a very reliable prophet
and we would advise 1t to wait un'
til about ten days after theaelectiou
to prophesy In the future, 1t Is the
safest you know.
This same prophet says. THAT
my political aspirations In the flu
ture are not very bright.
have heard the crack OF the
party lash before aud I have never
become alarmed. especially when
such gang sits on the front seats
as the Courthouse Ring.
Now as my letter Is becoming
lengthy, 1 will close by giving you
the epitaph which should be writ
ten on the tombstone of the Coun
ty Machine
The old Machine lies buried here,
Where few have come to weep:
We can see here footsteps and there
But we shall never again see her
A REPUBLICAN.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-11-14
MRS. FRAME ENTERTAINS

The T. B. Club in a Most Charming
Manner.
Mrs. James F.Frame entertained
the members of the T. B. Club yes
terday afternoon, at her handsome
home on Railroad Avenue, ir 6
very charming manner at pump
kin luncheon. The guest of homo
was Mrs. G. W. Kotzebue, Of New
Martipsville, sister of the hostess
In the guessing contest Mrs
Kotzebue was awarded first prize
and Mrs. G. B. Slemaker the con-
ISOLATION. Those present were
Mesdames Corbitt. Thistle. West
Slemaker, Bower, Smullen, Broad
water, c. c. Mccormick, F. D. and
G M. Mccoy, Robt. Mccormick,
Mckay, Campbell and Miss Rus
sell.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-11-14
MISSION SERVICES
Continued in the Episcopal Church.

Continued in the Episcopal Church.
At The Mission services held In
st. Paurs Episcopal church In this
city last night, Rev. Jacob Drifting
ham, of Wheeling, delivered fine
sermon on the citizenship of
Heaven" The congregation was
larger than on Thursday night and
they listened with marked attention
to every word spoken by Rev. Brit.
tingham.
There will be services again this
evening at half past 7 o'clock and
the sermon will be preached by
Rev. w. P. Chrlstman, rector Of
the Trinity church, of Moundsville,
Mr.. Christman Is an able minister
and his discourse will be interest
ing and instructive.
A most cordial invitation Is ex.
tended to one and all who can to
attend these special services. Ali
the members OF the church are ex.
pected to be present and assist the
rector In this work not only by
their presence but are expected to
bring friend or two with them.
The services do not last over an
hour and the church should be
filled to Its capacity.
Tomorrow the Ladies' Auxiliary
Society of this chuch will have q
sale In the Broadwater building or
Wells street, formerly occupied BY
Mccormick & Co.'S shoe store
The ladies will have splendid home
made cake, pies, bread, hot roll:
and everything that goes to make
up good Sunday dinner. The
public Is cordially invited to cal
and invest In some of the gooc
things of this life.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-11-14
Ground Broken,

Washington, Nov 14.-His Emf.
hence, Cardinal Gibbons, in the pres.
ence Of a large audience of visitors,
students and professors Of the Cath.
Ole university and surrounding col.
leges, broke ground on the site of the
new apostolic mission house, on the
grounds Of the university, leased 10
the missionary union, yesterday. The
ceremony is expected to be far-reach-
ing in its influence upon the work Of
the Catholic church in this country.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-11-14
Prominent Humanitarian Dead.

Chicago, Nov. 14.-Word was re.
ceived in this city Of the death of
Belden F. Culver. secretary Of the
Illinois Humane society, which oc-
CURED yesterday al AsheyiIla N. G.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-11-14
Pacific Co.s. without Change.

i. new Pullman -ordinary" sleeperS VICE
. sssTse Of competent agent, from G1cinnss
and Chicago Via Louisville, New Orleans cans
Ecs,.son' SAN Antonio, FL Paso and Los Ange.
les to San Frsnciseo Rates Tor ecra as sSse de-
Sc-f.s;ve matter and full particulars, addIess
=. a richter, travelling A gent, Illinois Sen'ra'
Rsihoed. SIa Park Building. PittsourS' n,
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-11-14
J. PORTER.

A J. PORTER.
.y-oRHKY-Ar.LAw AND NOTARY PUBLIC
Special attention given 70 the
oil business.
81. Marys, ". VI,
,,,or,ss ,hs Plsasanss County Bank. LOIS "
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-11-14

RI. GREGORY.
ATTORNEY AND eouNsELLoR-AT'LAw.
nFees: Ncs, 4 and 5 First National BANK
Building.
,v VIVA.
VIII vractice In all state and Federal co1 nas
.rS The staSes Of Ohio and Pennsylvania S'i'
Rorafion work Q speciality.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1902-09-10
HOBART S. BIRD

eI dignO Jefs ds In PoliciA Insular, Mr.
Tschtsr, auisn no permits an reauracci6n.
FAltabanos conocer Mr. Bird como ora.
dor poftiao tuvimos aquf csc gusto. en- Hu.
macao en- In espendiea RsRmbiea del timo
domingo. Su oratoria es copceptuosa rszo-
nador& y 10 doctrina que predics en- saludable
y patriofea.
El aeiior Bird, en- su magistral diseurso,
ire el capital oil trabaj 0, ,demostr&ndo que aus
interesea sran fd6nticos. que los ataques he
chos en- HGa contra poR las Hurbag. qua altereban
el orden phbiico, retArdaban ell progreso de
Puerto Rico, impidiendo que el capital sntrara
en- nueStrh campo de nsgoeios, pisotsando los
derschoa eonsttucionales de Ii paIabrA libre
las g&ranfias de la vids y de ID propledad Otto
diversos eiemplos de capitales que sc han reti-
rado dc ls isla sin hAbsrse invsrtido por causa
de lAs vioencias do las turbas republicans, v
les poner nj frante del gobierno de los pue-
bios Ell el seno de 10 CAmara, n aQusIos
hombFes Que sman o 10 petria y dehsnden sus
inteYesea. Exphco extsnsamente de nm mo.
do grkfeo las tres clAses de eleme entos sociales
los que viFsn de su trabaio corporal los que
viven de au trabaio intellectual y los que trabs-
jan v peFtnrban o los dem6s sgregados aocialea
Estahleei0 IN hermoso parRng6n entire el par
lido repuhlicsno oil fsderal, demostrsnd0 II
superioricad de este sobrs squsi. DIG excs.
lsntsnteG consejos los hombras del pusblo y
manifest6 sus dsseoa fsrvienses de que Puerto
Rico alcansaEs 10 msior prosperiiad en- todos
los 6rdsnhs.
El msgistraI diseufso de MIR. Bird fu4 ira.
ducido por sl inteiigente ioven don Maximilia-
no Avi6a, que CON excelsntss disposfciones
supo darln tono o Las fraHes del 0Fador.
Mr. Eird IA disttnguida senora fueron
brilantgulente despadidos por innumersbles
cabsllsrot y mpssinos. LIE siguisron hassa
JuncoI nueva carruSjss y como trsscisntos gi-
netss dc todos los pushios conveeinOs.
R. |. |.