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Evening star., 1902-01-06
EIks, Midwinter Carnival.

Under the auspices of Washington, Lodge,
No 10, B. P. o. Elks, Convention Hall, 9th
and l. SITS. NV.
2 Weeks-February to Is, 1902 Weeks.
Booth spaces and privileges to rent for
legitimate exhibits, etc. Two performances
daily by the Bostock Ferari Company. For
particulars address, Committee on Con-
cessons, Carnival Headquarters, 624 F st.
NV, Washington, D. C.-Advt.
Evening star., 1902-01-06

No. IL engine company responded to
local alarm Saturday night because of a
Tire on lot near 9Th and R streets north
west The burning of a pile of grass and
weeds caused the blaze, which attracted
the attention of a pedestrian, who sent In
the alarm.
Evening star., 1902-01-06
A Good Thing for the New Year

A Good Thing for the New Year.
The beginning of the year is a good
time to start a subscription to The
Saturday Star for some out-of-town
friend. One dollar prepays a SUBJ
scription for one year any place in
the United States. Cuba. Philippines,
Porto Rico. Hawaii. etc. The daily
Star, by mail, 5000 a year.
Evening star., 1902-01-06
Modern battle Shin.

'The Modern Battle Ship" was the SUBJ
ject of an address by Rear Admiral Charles
O'Neil Saturday evening before the Junior
congress of columbian University.
Evening star., 1902-01-06
Funeral of Henry N. schmedtie.

Funeral services over the remains of Hen
ry N. Schmedtie were held this afternoon
at his late residence. 600 H street north
west. The deceased was born in Germany,
but had lived in this city since 1862. He
was engaged in the jewelry business here
until few years ago, when he retired.
Evening star., 1902-01-06
Officers Elected.

The annual meeting Of O'Kane Council.
No 434, Catholic Benevolent Legion, was
held yesterday afternoon in st. Mary's
Hall, when the following officers were elect
ed for the ensuing year: James Roche,
president; M. Creegan chancellor; Thomas
Downey, vice-president: Thomas Burroughs,
recording secretary; Rev. Father H. J..
Cutler. chaplain; M. ]. Mcfarland, COL
lector; James P. Quinn, orator; William
desmond, marshal; r. w. Wenzle, treas
urer; ]. H. McKenna, inside guard. 7
Harry Rice, outside guard; Edward Quinn.
Sylvester Breen and William H. Sweeney.
trustees. The officers will be installed in
February -
Evening star., 1902-01-06

"OLD GLORY EXCELS IN FLAVOR
Because it's brewed of the choicest import
ed German hops They give that delicious
flavor everyone enjoys so much. Try a case
Phone Abner-Drury Brewing Co.
Evening star., 1902-01-06

IF YOU BUY VIOLETS
buy the best and freshest without having
eNorbitant prices 1 grow them and sell
man, 612 18th NV
Evening star., 1902-01-06
The Dangers of Imnure Rntter

Are evidenced by typhoid and other germ
diseases. Protect your household by using
Columbia" Pasteurized Butter. Sold only
by Jas. F. Oyster, 9th and Pa ave 33c lb
advertisement
Evening star., 1902-01-06

ALL THE WHEAT ELEMENTS
Are contained in Schneider's Malt Bread
Its the pureSt, most wholesome and nour-
1shing made. Give your grocer a standing
order to supply you. Fresh every day sc loaf.
Evening star., 1902-01-06

Alfred Barnett, colored. living at 1920
Gales street northeast fell the side
walk on Benning road Saturday night and
was painfully cut about his face. He was
taken to the Casualty Hospital in the pa
troll Wagon
Evening star., 1902-01-06
General Matters,

The coroner's jury which met late Sat-
urday afternoon to investigate the death
OF Susan Mason, colored, as reported in The
Star, reached verdict that death was due
to accidental drowning
The Hydraulion Steam Fire Engine Com
pany will hold it's annual election of Of
ncers tomorrow evening. After the busi-
ed ~ ~
Funeral services over the remains of Mrs
II. A. Bacon, whose death occurred at
her home in Fairfax county, Friday night
TOOK place yesterday morning in AMMAN
GALE lnterment was made in the ceme-
terry at that place.
Evening star., 1902-01-06

FINEST MEATS IN CENTER MARKET
Are the famous Washington Dressed Beef
and Southdown Spring Lamb shown in T.
u. kEANES grand display. Don't miss it.
S5-51 Center Market and o Wholesale Row.
Evening star., 1902-01-06

Advertisements are received at The Stars S
branch office, Huddleson's drug store, cor
ner 14th street and Rhode Island avenue.
at regular rates, and sent Immediately to
The Star Office without charge for the mes
senger.
Evening star., 1902-01-06

HAVE BUILT 30 BRANCH STORES
The uniform good quality and moderate
price of our teas and coffees. C. D. Kenny
Co, 10 city stores.
Evening star., 1902-01-06
START THE DAY RIGHT

drink Congressional Coffee with your
breakfast. If YOU like fine coffee you'll enjoy
this blend of old Mocha and Java 35c lb
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co.'S Stores
Evening star., 1902-01-06

Printing for Lawyers and Merchants
Get my prices. Milans, 615 Z ST. NV
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1902-01-06
Week of Prayer Services,

The first meeting of the week of prayer
services will be held this evening at 7:30
o'clock in the Methodist Protestant Church
Rev. E. V. Register of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church South will deliver the SER
mon. Tomorrow evening the services will
be held in the First Baptist Church and
Rev. j. H. s. Ewell of the Methodist Prot
estant Church will officiate
A large congregation of men in the lee
ture room of the First Baptist Church yes
terday afternoon heard Rev. Carroll STAN
ley Mason deliver an instructive sermon
devoted especially to men. The meeting
was under the auspices of the Mems Aid
society of the church. Rev Mr. Mason,
who has been engaged in mission work in
washington for some time past will leave
soon for Florida, where he will continue
eyanRelical lahors
Evening star., 1902-01-06
The Flower Shop Is Headauarters

For that most exquisite rose-the America,
Beauty AT It's best there. 1l26 Conn. ave
advertisement
Evening star., 1902-01-06

Best ever made-Novelty Kitchener Coal
Ranges at A. Eberlys Sons, us 7th.
Evening star., 1902-01-06
Tomorrow.

]. G. Sinclair. auct., G33 La. ave. NV
Sale of household effects, &c, on Tuesday
Jan. ., at 10 am, at auction rooms.
Evening star., 1902-01-06

William Moulton, colored, fell from a
street car at New York avenue and 18th
street northwest about 1910 o'clock Satur-
day night and was badly bruised about his
head. He was given treatment at the
Emergency Hospital.
Evening star., 1902-01-06
Ar AIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
TWO ATTEMPTS AT BURGIARIEs RE
PORTED TO THE POLICE.
Beginning of the Week of Prayer Ser
vice-FederaI Court to Open
Tomorrow,
Evening Star Bureau.
No. T01 King street.
Bell TelenhoDe No los

BEL Ielepnone NO. los,
ALEXANDRIA, Va, January Z, 1862
Two attempts were made Sunday morn
ing to burglarize business houses in the
southern section of the city. The store of
James McCuen. corner of Alfred and Glib
bon streets. was attacked, but the strong
doors and bars proved impregnable The
other attempt, which was also unsuccess-
ful, was made on the feed and -four store
OF Thomas Burroughs, at the corner of
Patrick and Jefferson streets.
Both cases were reported at the police
station and Lieutenant Smith made a care
ful investigation at each store 1t was
FOUND at the feed store that the would-be
ropber had endeavored to gain entrance
by cutting out panel of the front door.
He was probably scared away without ac-
compiishing his purpose At. Mr. McCuen's
place OF business the two front doors
showed evidences of severe treatment The
panels of the doors were hacked as if with
some heavy sharp instrument and an at
tempt had been made to force the lock.
The police have no clue to the culprits
Evening star., 1902-01-06

Today.

Thomas ]. Owen & Son. aucts.. 913 F ST.
n-w.-Sale of lot on 4th ST. ne near STAN
ton Park. on Monday, January g. at 4:3O
pm.
James W. Radcliffe, auct., 920 Pa. ave.
n.w.-Trustee's sale of No. 5O4 E st. n. W., on
Monday, January 8, at 4:30 pm. William
E. Edmonston, trustee.
Evening star., 1902-01-06
Every Medicine Chest Should Contafr
MQId RradlQckv MacYIand RE

The absolute purity and age of this "a
nous rye especially adapt it for home use.
At grocers', cafes. clubs Jas. Clark Distill-
ing Co., d. P Mccarthy. Mgr, 61O Pa. ave
Evening star., 1902-01-06
CITY ITEMS.
Big Snaps For Close Bu

SOC. Driving Gloves Mems and Boys). &c
$500 Saxony Wool Sweaters. ..........9 .9Sc
$500 Saxony Wool Jackets Oou BreasU csc.
25c. Saxony Wool Socks. 15c
$40 New Drop Cabinet Sewing Machines, SO
2oc. SILK NeckWear..... ..........................1 .1Oc
81 90 Full Dress Shirts. 74c
c. Auerbach, Z g. H. Importer of Saxony
Wool German Hand-Knit Jackets and
Sweaters. Domestic Sewing Machine Agency.
Gilpin observer., 1902-01-30
OLD JOE, THE NIGHT WAToHMAN
(Tron tha Pail Mail Cazafta Ynndou \

VlO SVE, UuG N.Oub WAb O0MAW
(From tho Pail Mall Gazette. London }
How often on returning homo late
on = dreary winters night has our
sympathy gone out to the poor old
night-watchman as he sat huddled up
over his cage fire, overlooking the ex-
cavations which our city council in
their wisdom or otherwise. allow the
different water companies to make SO
frequently in our congested streets.
In all weathers and under all climatic
conditions, the poor old night-watch-
man is obliged to keep watch over the
companies property, and to see that
the red lights are kept burning. What
q life, to be sure; what privations and
hardships; no wonder they have aches
and pains, which nothing but ST. ia
cob's Oil can alleviate.
"Old joe Is in the employ Of the
Lambeth Water Works, and is well
and favorably known He has been q
night-watchman for many years, IN
the course Of which he has undergone
many experiences. What with wet and
cold, he contracted rheumatism and sci
atica, which fairly doubled him up, and
It began to look serious matter for old
Joe whether he would much longer be
able to perform his duties, on which
his good wife and himself depended
for livelihood; but as it happened,
passerby. who had for some nights no.
ticed Old Joes painful condition, pre-
sented him with bottle of st. Jacobs
OH, and told him to use it. Old Joe
followed the advice given; he crawled
wife rub his aching back with the st.
Jacobs Oil "a gentleman gave him."
and undoubtedly his wife did rub, for
when old Joe went on duty at night he
met his friend and benefactor, to
whom he remarked: Them Oils you
gave me. Guv'nor, did give me doing:
they was like pins and needles for a
time. but look at me now" and old
Joe began to run and jump about like a
young colt. All pain, stiffness and
soreness had gone; he had been tell
Ing everybody he met what st. Jacobs
Oil had done for him. Old Joe says
now he has but one ambition in life.
and that is to always to be able to
keep bottle of St. Jacobs Oil by him
for he says there is nothing like it in
the world
st. Jacobs Oil serves the rich and
the poor. high and low the same way.
1t has conquered pain for fifty years.
and it will do the same to the end Of
time. 1t has no equal, consequently
no competitor; it has many cheap imf-
tations, but simple facts like the above
tell an honest tale with which moth
Ing on earth can compete.
Gilpin observer., 1902-01-30
Origin of the Piano.

There lived at the court of Ferdi-
nand de Medici, about 200 years ago,
Padun harpsichord maker named
Bartollemeo Christoferi, man of great
inventive genius. After many expert
ments he solved the problem, which
had been a puzzle to the musical in
strument makers of the period, how
to make satisfactory working keyed
psaltery," and by the method he in
vented of overcoming the difficulties
inherent in the task, produced an in
strument which was the undoubted an
cestor of the pianoforte of to-day.
From 1709-the date when Christoferi
made his four keyed psalteries"-the
piano. at first slowly, but afterward
by leaps and bounds, went on increas-
ing and increasing in popularity, until
now it's manufacture has become =
great industry.
Gilpin observer., 1902-01-30
wAsnrNoroN.s TACT.
Precautions which He Took to Avoid
Trouble With Frenchmen.

Precautions which He Took to Avoid
Trouble With Frenchmen.
The February Century contains tho
hitherto unpublished diary of Niemce-
wicz, a distinguished Pole who visited
Mt. Vernon and had conversations with
General Washington in 179S. Among
the anecdotes is this of the diplomatic
precaution taken by the President in
the matter of the French emigres:
"wednesday, the 23d, he came with
Mrs. Washington to stay two days in
Mr.. Laws house, where 1 was. All
the time he was sincere, polite, attent-
i've, but spoke very little; sometimes Of
agriculture, natural history-all you
could wish, except politics, on which
subject he observed a discreet silence
and was absolutely reserved, to such
an extent that he never questioned
upon the subject of our unfortunate
revolution, nor upon the least thing
connected with it.
"Once at dinner the conversation
turned upon the account Of voyage
that the Duke Of Liancourt had just
published. The general said:
Mr.. Liancourt will be vexed with
me. When he came into this country
he brought me letters of Introduction
from some Of the most distinguished
people In England. He had no need OF
them, because, owing to what Mr.. La
fayette said to me, as well as his repu-
tation and conduct, 1 knew the respect
which was his due. Yet 1 did not re-
ceive him at my house; 1 was in the
administration. and 1 made a rule not
to admit any Frenchman who was con-
sidered an emigrant and who should
not be presented by his minister. 1 had
Mr.. Liancourt informed by my friends
of the motives which obliged me to de-
prive myself of the pleasure of seeing
him, an advantage which desired so
much, and that as soon as / should be
out of the administration 1 should want
to see him. But it appears that he took
it badly.
"'And, after ALL he added, I read in
Mr.. Monroe's book that the French gov
ernment reproached me with having
received French emigrants.'"
Gilpin observer., 1902-01-30
A RoyRl Residence.

The most attractive of the Dutch
royal residences is Loo, where the
young Queen of Holland was overta-
ken by illness, which caused her SUBJ
jects such grave concern. 1t is a COM
Portable though grand country house.
The living rooms were delightfully."- ar
ranged and furnished by the late king.
who had excellent taste in such mat
ters. At the end of one of the fine
avenues which are the pride of the
park. stands out the old castle, a rug
ged feudal pile, built for hunting
lodge early in the sixteenth century.
During the first republic In France,
LOO, being regarded as a private pal
ace Of the Prince OF Orange. was con-
fiscated and converted into barracks.
Gilpin observer., 1902-01-30
LOOK AND LISTEN.
Whom It h Not Legally Necessary st .
Railroad Crossing.


When It Il Not Legally Necessary st .
Railroad Crossing.
The rule requiring a traveller on q
public highway before crossing N
steam railroad to look and listen ia
held by the Court of Appeals in the
case Of Apolonia Fejowski, as admin
istratrix against the Delaware and
Hudson Canal Company not to apply
when the situation was such that II
the traveller looked and listened he
would not have discovered the danger.
The plaintiffs intestate was killed
while crossing the tracks of the de-
fendant at Edison avenue in the city
of Schenectady. The accident hap
pened at $3.50 in the evening OF Oc-
tober IT. 1895. The deceased was seat
ed on the seat Of two-horse market
wagon, driving. When about fifteea
feet from the railroad tracks he
stopped to allow a freight train to
pass. The night was cloudy and dark,
with neither moon nor stars visible.
There was no fagman at the cross
ing nor light near it. The freight
had reached point about one hum
dred feet past the crossing the de-
ceased said Get up" the team start
ed, and as he was thus driving across
the track he was struck by an engine
following short distance behind the
train and instantly killed. There was
no evidence tending to show that the
6ann6pnf
it did not appear whether he was ia
miliar with the crossing or not. A
witness, whose eyesight and hearing
were good, was walking on the side
walk. He also stopped and waited for
the freight train to pass. AS the de-
cedent started to drive over the track
the witness walked alongside, and, as
he testified, listened and looked as
he went upon the track, but neither
saw nor heard the approaching en-
gine until the crash came. He was
where he could have seen the engine
IL it was visible, and could have heard
it IL it was audible above the roar Of
the train. On the trial a jury gave
the plaintiff verdict, which was af-
firmed by the Third Appellate Divi-
sion. The Court of Appeals. while
holding that the railroad company in
backing the engine in the way it did
behind the freight train cannot be
said to have exercised reasonable
care. orders a reversal because of an
error in the charge of the justice.
Judge Vann, for the court Of last re-
sort, says that in the absence of any
evidence that the deceased either
looked or listened before going upon
the track, the trial by jury should not
have been permitted to assume that
he did so from the circumstances of
the accident, and charge that they
might so infer and permitting them to
find a verdict upon that theory is re-
versible error.-Utica Daily Press.
Gilpin observer., 1902-01-30
ROPES OF HAIR.
swsfns In the Hebrides Utilize Their
Sweethearts' Crown of Glory.

swains In the Hebrides Utilize Their
sweethearts' Crown of Glory.
The young fellows who make their
living by gathering the eggs of sea
fowl on the rocky island Of st. Kilda,
one Of the Hebrides, consider them
selves rich If they are possessed Of a
rope made of hair from the head OF
the girl they love. They use these
ropes in swinging from the precipitous
cliffs OF the island. They vary in
length, one of forty or fifty feet being
especially priced. The usual kind is q
stout hempen cord, wrapped round
and round with sleeps wool. Over
this is a coating of horse hair and fin
ally one Of human hair. To manufac-
ture such rope is the work of years,
but the St. Kilda girl saves her comb
ings religiously. A curio collector who
wanted to buy one Of these ropes Of
fered $125 for 1t, but the offer was re-
fused. The cord in question was COW
cred with veneer of red hair the
result OF thirty years collection from
tho heads Of parents, aunts and cou-
sins.
Gilpin observer., 1902-01-30
Wall Table. in Restaurants.

A Philadelphia philosopher thus ex-
plains the general preference for a
wall table in a restaurant: Primitive
man ate in peril. The cave bear, the
sabre tooth tiger, even some warrior
of his own kind, was apt at any mo-
ment to leap upon him and to devour
his food, and perhaps himself. There
fore he took his meals with his back
against cliff, or in the corner of two
adjoining cliffs. If possible. and with
the open country before him. That.
you see, was the safest way for him to
eat. He could not then be surprised.
And we still have in us that memory
of the primitive man, and We still un-
consciously, when we sit down to our
repasts, choose places that give us
wall for our protection"
Gilpin observer., 1902-01-30
Joke Didn't Work.

'Robson. do you know why you are
like donkey?'
opening his eyes wide. Il don't"
Because your better half is stub
bornness itself"
The jest pleased Robson immensely,
for he at once saw the opportunity of
& glorious dig at his wife. So when he
got home he said:
Mrs. Robson, do you know why
am like a donkey?"
He waited moment, expecting his
wife to give it up. But she didn't. She
looked at him somewhat pityingly as
she answered, Il suppose it's because
you We're born so."-Chicago News
Gilpin observer., 1902-01-30
NOBILITY IN DISTRESS.
Austrian Countess Obliged to serv. "a.
Chicago Nursemnid

Austrian Countess Obliged to serv. "a.
Chicago Nursemaid.
An interesting case with an Amer;-
can end to it is now engaging the at
tention of the Austrian law courts
where Count Des Fours- -Walderode.
scion OF one of the Oldest houses of
the Bohemian aristocracy, is being
called to severe account for suuander-
ing the fortune Of his two children. for
having neglected to give them an edu-
cation In keeping with their rank and
for having rendered himself guilty. of
gross contempt Of court, notably by
kidnapping his children some wears
ago from the care of the guardians
appointed by law, and after he had
beeen judicially deprived of his paren
tai rights on account OF his extraya
gance. The count, whose matrimonial
differences with his wife resulted in
sensational divorce, the court decid
Ing that neither the husband or wife
was worthy OF the guardianship of
the children. abducted his boy and
girl from their legal guardian and
fed with them to Switzerland. On the
Intervention of the Swiss courts being
invoked by the Austrian authorities
he came with them to this country
and. according to the evidence inst
produced in court, neglected them to
such degree that his daughter. the
Countess Marie. now 21 years of age.
was obliged to take a position as
nurse girl in family in Chicago un-
der the name Of Marie Mertens, while
the boy. who is two years younger.
was left to pick up his own living as
errand boy In a store in New York.
also under an assumed name. Finally
the family learned OF the condition of
the two children and caused them to
be brought Ger to Europe, where they
arrived penniless and with nothing but
the clothes on their backs. the young
count, In spite OF his 10 years, being
as ignorant as a boy Of 13. The girl
has now been placed In possession of
her share of the family fortune, which
Is large and sufficient to keep her in
comfort and afiiuence. while steps have
been taken to prepare the boy for the
army. his maintenance being mean
while provided for In keeping with
his rank. Both children in court dis
played considerable bitterness toward
their father. especially the girl. who
seems to have retained a particularly
disagreeable recollection of the time
when she was obliged to earn her liv-
ing a. nurse girl at Chicago. Today
her allowance from the family for
tune II $4,000 year.-Baltimors An
erican.
Gilpin observer., 1902-01-30

leaving Kitty to entertain his friend
until luncheon.
"Now's your time. jack" he said.
with wink and nudge In Jacks ribs
with the soft point Of his elbow as he
left the house.
"I'd rather not drive" Kitty an
nounced. II want to talk to you. Mr..
Dwight"
Jack was in the seventh heaven.
II know you win forgive mo for
mentioning 1t. but can't endure to see
others suffer. And. you know, Mr..
Dwight, ever since you came homo
with Tom. I've been wondering what
makes you SO desperately unhappy"
"On the contrary. am most happy.
Miss Kitty"
"Ah. no you are not. I can see Il
In your eyes. that wan. hitting shadow
q woe"
Gilpin observer., 1902-01-30

There Is more Catarrh In this section OF the
country than all other diseases put together
ana until the last few years was supposed to be
incurable For great many years doctors pro-
remedies, and by constantly failing to cure
with local treatment. pronounced 1t incurable
Science has proven catarrh to be q constitu-
tionnl disease, and therefore requires consti-
tutional treatment Halls Catarrh Cure man
nfaetured by +. y. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio
1t is taken internally In doses from 10 drops to
teaspoonful 1t acts directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces OF the system. They offer
one hundred dollars for any case 1t fails to cure
Send for circulars and testimonials Address
f. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by Druggists 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Gilpin observer., 1902-01-30
BRITAIN AND JAPAN.

Two Nations Seem t. Bs in Much the
Same Prsdlcaasnt.
Great Britain has neglected its army
in it's care for the navy, and Japan has
neglected its navy in its anxiety about
its army. Great Britain is about to
make good its mistake at an enormous
expenditure. but the results Of the
neglect on Japan's part will be more
harmful to Japan than they will be in
the case of Great Britain. 1t is as
clear as the day that both for Great
Britain and for Japan the chief task
before each nation is the maintenance
of a powerful navy.