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THE BLUE POINTS HUMBLE ORIGIN.
.HERE has never been potentate
with origin more humble and rise
i to fame and power more sudden
and una1nected than the Blue

"HERE has never been a potentate
with origin more humble and rise
i to fame and power more sudden
and unexpected than the Blue
Point oyster, lis barrels of which have
been ordered for the coronation banquet
of King Edward VII. The maker OF the
career of King Blue Point is John Cherry,
once an oysterman in Fulton Market New
York. but now one Of the official detec-
tivcs of Camden county, y. J. Cherry tells
his story with modesty and yet with an
exactness as to time and place that is un-
usual in man of ffty-nine years of age.
For ten years prior to the civil war
Cherry worked in Fulton Market He
was employed during that time by the
firm OF Bolten e. Belts. and he says that
oysters were then classed as East River
natural growths." East River box E"
"Rockaways,'' single extras" double
extras saddle rocks and Shrews-
bu.ys The Blue Points, from Blue
Point, L. l.. were so cheap and plentiful
that oystermen would have laughed at
anybody who ventured to suggest that
they were fit for anything better than
Fulton Market soup
Cherry enlisted at the outbreak Of the
war and he continued in service until the
end OF It, when he returned TO New York
and secured employment with one MARITIME
pronounced Martinay), restaurateur,
whose place was on Fourteenth Street,
between Broadway and waverly Place.
Cherry says the place was called the
''Maison Doray." He is very positive
about the pronunciation, but doubtful
about the spelling, for, as he says, his
French has become rather rusty.
The restaurateur engaged Cherry as an
oyster opener, But soon afterward pro-
noted him to tie position Of buyer for
me house. For some time Cherry bought
oysters from William VanName, on the
west side but one fateful day in 1866 he
rave a trial order TO another oysterman
on the west side. The order was for a
lot OF virginia growth, but when The
oysters were delivered Cherry-who could |
tell the quality OF an oyster by the she'll
aatlv refused TO receive them, and he |
and the driver were discussing the matter /
IN semi -barbaric lingo, embellished with l
sundry illusions to each others intelli |
rence. when Martinay came out. The
restaurateur was excitable, and wrath
fully demanded an explanation of the
,ro,,Je between Cherry and the driver.
Cherry said: why, Mr.. Martinay.
those are not the oysters / ordered, and
have refused to receive them"
.Bow you know zay not re oystaire
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"Bessie Beech" was a contributor to sew
eral papers when she came to Washington
| In 1870. She was for years correspondent
for several leading dailies, and one of the
three women who organized the woman's
National Press Association in 1882, its
president seven consecutive years; also
president of the American Society OF
Authors fer Washington. and presided
over the Congress of Authors at the
Worlds Fair
Mrs. Grace Boynton Logan is from the
West. where her art work has secured
substantial recognition. Since her mar
riage she has continued her studies here.
She is the state secretary of the Interna-
tional Order of the Kings Daughters and
Sens.
Few Members Ever Absent.
The attendance of the club meetings
during the season has been something
marvellous. as few members have ever
been absent.
1t is doubtful IL any club of thirty mem
bers has so many linguists or a greater
number Of women who have travelled
abroad. Every member has some special
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Arnaud has made repeated demands for
$4,000. which he considers due him for
having shown General Grant how to cap
ture the town of Padueah. Ky.
An odd claim was brought by the sole
survivor of a massacre on the plains.
More than thirty years ago family of
emigrants was travelling through Idaho
On its way to Oregon, when 1t was set
upon by Indians. The father and mother,
I four sons, and three daughters we're
killed, but the youngest member of the
I expedition. a male infant. was carried
into captivity. Having grown to manhood
he demanded from Uncle Sam the value
OF the wagon in which the emigrant party
was travelling when attacked by the saw
ages. the vehicle having been subsequent
ly found by a quartermaster in the army,
who had applied it to his own use. So
the amount. $50. was paid by the Treas
ury and charged against the quartermas-
ter.
Immediately after every change Of ad-
ministration claims. which were disal-
lowed by the outgoing power. come pour
ing in by the thousands 10 be once mere
considered and again rejected. Appli-
cants evidently imagine that what one
party will not grant may perhaps be OBJ
tanned from another. Their persistence
in many cases is astonishing One citi-
zen of Indiana. who has not the shadow
Of light to back him UP, has written more
than one thousand letters to the Treasury
respecting his demand, and has expended
more money in postage than the Govern
ment is alleged to owe him. lie has ad-
dressed his letters on the subject to every
official in Washington from the President
down, and even to the Chinese and other
foreign ministers.
Letters received by the Treasury in re-
lation to claims are frequently abusive.
One applicant. being denied a hearing,
informs the Second Auditor that he "can
go to h with his red tape" and that
he will get a private bill through Con-
gress. He closes his letter by assuring
lin that "the rascals will soon be out, and
that he can put that in his pipe and smoke
it,"
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THIS WAS ON THE CONDUCTOR.

OF Ninth and F Streets more passengers
boarded the car, and again the conductor
sang out, sit close, please!"
The car was now crowded, and the fat
man appeared to be very uncomfortable.
AT the Fourteenth and New York Avenue
junction six more persons got on the car,
and when the conductor yelled, please
sit closer!" the fat man called the con-
ductor and said TO him:
Say, old sport. you oughtn't to be
working at this Job. ] can get you po-
sition where you'll get more pay, and you
know the business better than you do con-
ductoring."
what Job is that?" asked the con-
ductor.
why" said the fat one. "a friend OF
mine has sardine packing factory not
far from here, and ] can see that you
would make a first packer"
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and has four children, now living in New

and has four children, now living ir New
castle.
Without a doubt Mr.. Eichbaum is the
patriarch OF the Census Office. He knows
its workings as thoroughly almost as the
Director himself, for his work during por-
tions of four decades has brought him into
every phase of the gathering and COM
pilation of census statistics.
When Gen. Francis a. Walker, then Di-
rector of the Census, organized his force in
1870 Mr.. Eichbaum was placed on the pay
roll az an enume-ator. In 1880, the Tenth
Census, OF which General Walker was
also Director. Mr.. Eichbaum served as as
sistant to the supervisor of the Newcastle
district, in the State of Pennsylvania and
later became a special agent in the mining
division, with Offices in Philadelphia. His
eyes failed him at that time. and soon aft
erward he was forced to give up his place.
The beginning OF the next decade, how
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being permitted by the standing rules of
the club
Honorary members must be women who
possess a national reputation as contrib
utors TO the world of literature and art,
and who have rendered the club a service
by reading paper or delivering a lee
ture.
Personnel of the Members.
Mrs Charles William Schneider was for
many years member of the Shakespeare
Club, and her accomplishments as a read
er and scholar made her popular men,
Der. She is a dignified presiding officer.
strictly impartial in her management. and
invariably kind and courteous TO all. Her
reading has been extensive and OF sub
stantial style of literature.
She is an artist of recognized ability,
and her home, 202S Fifteenth Street,
evinces her skill in the many dainty
works of art which adorn her home. Tact
and talent combined have made her very
successful. She has been the president of
the club three consecutive terms.
The secretary, Mrs. John Hyde. is a
cultured scholar, with literary antece-
dents.
The treasurer, Mrs. Kate Naples May
field. is we'll known for her club and
church work and executive methods.
Executive Board Chairman.
Mrs. Martha c. NJ. Fisher is chairman
of the executive board and woman of
note in literary work and contributor TO
magazines. Her husband was the
first consul general to Japan and her
daughter was born in the old japanese
temple, which was arranged to accommo-
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ney Hayden, is an elocutionist. Mrs. Mar
garet ]. Gallaher is a devoted G. A. r.
worker as well as a club woman.
Mrs Frank Lemon, wife of the distin
guished artist, is a brilliant woman
much appreciated in the club. Mrs. Mel
win is the singer who won the amateur
prize at the worlds fair.
Miss May Hadley, artist, won the schol-
arship at the Washington Art League last
year. Mrs. Alphonso Hart's travels
abroad have given her an extensive lit
erary repertoire.
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date the consul. Her travels in Japan
and China and contributions to literature
from these countries have had wide cir
culation.
Mrs. Harriet Wheeler Benton, wife of
the well-known apiarist, was several
years abroad. She is thorough scholar
and a good authority on bee-keeping her
self. Her sketches of foreign travel. and
Athens especially, are of much interest.
Mrs Mary E Fifield is of fine executive
ability and devoted TO the interests of the
club.
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N bright morning about IL
O'Clock, the time when the down
town streets were most crowded,
a man weighing about two hun
dred and twenty-five pounds boarded
westbound Georgetown car at the corner
of Fifth and y Streets northwest.
He took a seat In the closed motor car.
ami after laying two large bundles on the
seat next TO him, produced morning
newspaper and began TO read. At the
corner of Seventh and Streets quite 4
few passengers got aboard.
The conductor called out "Sit close,
pIease!" and of course the fat man was
obliged TO take his bundles on his lap
However. he was still able to read his
paper. and he seemed to be happy.
Al the transfer junction at the corner
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, order? You not have opened any OF 'em.''
Martinay roared in his excited French
way.
Il can tell by the SHE'LL" Cherry ineekly
replied
by re shell? Oh, Eat ees empossibeel." !"
Yes. sir: by the she'll" said Cherry.
LET this man pick out any oyster from
the lot. and If don't show you that it is
nothing more than a bag of green water
I'll quit your employ"
One Of the oysters was handed TO
Cherry and with a click of his oyster
knife he opened the shell and held up to
view big shiny bag of green water"
Three more oysters we're handed TO
Cherry and opened by him before Mar
tinay was satisfied that Cherry knew his
business. Then Martinay opened fire upon
the driver and commanded him to take
the oysters away. The oysters were re-
moved and Martinay, still pulled up with
rage, turned to Cherry and said:
Hereafter you buy re oystaire we're
you please"
Cherry took the liberty offered him and
after making vain search on the East
Side one day for some East River natural
growths'' he arrived at the scow Of James
w. Boyle. then and now a leader in Tam
many Hall.
Boyle had no East River natural
growths," but he had some Blue Points
which were Of the same size. He quoted
a price of 30 cents bushel, and Cherry
said:
Send me twenty bushels"
The Blue Points came, and, without
pang of fear. Cherry proceeded to serve
them to Martinay's customers as an en-
tree. No complaints came, and Cherry
was beginning TO congratulate himself on
his knowledge Of oyster fiavors when, sud-
denly Martinay stepped to the kitchen
door and Numbered
John, we're you get ze oystaire?"
"O-h-h," says Cherry now, Il thought |
/ would go through the floor ] expected |
discharge on the spot. but replied: AT |
Boyle's. Mr.. Martinay.'
"'Vell, zey ees gr-reat, g-r-reat; my, |
re people like 'em mooch; We get more,
ehY'" and John adds: You can bet / |
felt relieved"
Martinay's restaurant is described by
Cherry as "a four-deck affair, and the
higher up you went the bigger prices you
paid The front was brownstone, and the
window frames were ornamented with
gold paint. Martinay was well acquaint-
ed with and his place was frequented by,
James Gordon Bennett. the younger; John
c. Heenan. the pugilist, and many Of the
young bloods OF the time"
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A MoNG the numerous clubs Of
~ Washington, d. c., none has a
stronger claim to recognition for
uniqueness of management meth
o. and success than the Columbia Heights
Art Club.
ihis club was organized three years ago
as the result of Mrs. Charles William
schneider's suggestion and the earnest CO.
operation of Mrs. Laura Osborn Talbot,
an active member in its early days, and
who is now an honorary member.
The charter members are Mrs. C. Will
liam Schneider, Mrs. Laura Osborn Tai
bott, Mrs. John Hyde, Mrs. Frances
Marion Eddy, Mrs. Harriet Wheeler
Bruton. Mrs. Louise Nj. Doris, Mrs
Eleanor H. B. Toner, and Mrs. NJ. ].
Gallaher
Origin of the Idea.
Mrs. Schneider's great fondness for
reading, her success as an artist. and
strong desire for research led her TO
formulate plans for the study of art, sci
ence. and literature of other countries
and the evolution of the people through
the periods developing the grandeur and
glory of these features of their greatness
Inc frst years study was the early his
tory OF Greece; her people, her architec-
ture, sculptures. philosophers and litera-
trre. Italy, the history OF Rome. ancient
art with it's decline and revival; Spain,
her history and relations to the United
states, the foundation and trend of civili-
cation, the Renaissance period. her poets,
artists, and scholars, have been reviewed
symmetrically by the club. The past year
France has been the theme of study, with
subjects SO arranged as to make his
torical continuity of topics
Management and Methods.
The club meetings are held every week
on Thursday at 2 p. m. the members in
turn entertaining the club, which is lin
tied to thirty members. with an honorary
list limited TO fifteen.
The president calls the meeting to Or
der and introduces the chairman of the
day, named at a previous meeting so
each meeting is. presided over by some
member.
Preceding the paper OF the day, there is
q parliamentary drill conducted by men,
bers previously designated by the presi-
dent After the drill, roll-call is in or
der. and each member is expected to re-
spond with some incident or sentiment
pertinent to the topic of the day.
Recitations, ,lays, music, etc, are under
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Mrs Carrie S. Clark. whose husband
is we'll known In connection with our pub
lie schools, is cultured musician and
composed both the music and words Of
the club song.
Linguist and Scholar.
OF the members Mrs. Louise VI. Doris
is n good linguist and scholar, who has
spent several years abroad. Mrs. Frances
Marion Eddy, wife of Representative Ed
dy. is an up-to-date scholar and an ear
nest clubworker.
Mrs. Samuel V. Hayden, wife of Attor-
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the miscellaneous division, and as many
members are fine performers. vocalists
and readers. the club is well supplied if
no artist is present by invitation to en-
tertain the members.
Current Topics Discussed.
The first meeting each month is devoted
10 business. following which current
topics are discussed, so the club is thor
oughly posted on leading events of inter-
est at home and abroad.
If members absent themselves four con-
secutive meetings without apology or suf-
ficient reason for absence, their names are
dropped from the roll. as names are al
ways filed for membership of those anxi-
Gus to Join the club.
There is not an idle member of this
organization. The topics are arranged at
assigned to each member with the date
affixed and published in the yearbook.
Each Must Contribute.
The executive board arranges the
studies which are acted upon by the mem
bers. Each one must contribute, If not
paper in the regular course, readings.
poems. music, or some evidence of ac-
tivity is the rule.
BY the methods adopted each member
learns how to preside, and the intricacies
Of parliamentary drill are carefully
studied.
vited by the hostess, who is expected to
provide some Of the miscellaneous enter
tainment. Refreshments are always
served, one drink and two edibles only
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ever, found him again in the army of en-
ployes which Director Robert p. Porter
organized. This time Mr.. Eichbaum was
appointed to clerkship in Washington,
where he served until the completion Of
the work necessitated a reduction in the
force. The clerks during the Eleventh
Census we're quartered in the Inter
Ocean" building on Ninth Street.
In 1900 Mr.. Eichbaum served on the
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ty and has attained recognition in her
chosen field of work. The yearly outing
of the club is always a pleasant event in
anticipation. The officers of the club will
be elected at the business meeting in May
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Mrs. L. B. Jennings as reader has en-
tertained Washingtonians since she was a
child. She has also entertained the lit
erary field
Mrs. NJ. D. Lincoln, whose pen name is
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Executive Board Chairman.
II THIRTY YEARS IN THE CENSUS. Il

MR.. THOMAS 6. EICHBAUM, of the
MI chief clerks division in the Cen
1 W i sus Office. has served in every
census since 1870.
Mr.. Eichbaum's home is in Newcastle
Pa. in which city he officiates as a jus
tice of the peace when not engaged in
the work OF the census. He is married
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UNIQUE AND SUCCESSFUL ART CLUB Of WOVEN FOPWOTEN ::

HOW The Maids and MatrOnS
OF Columbia Heights Are
conducting an Extensive
SIudy ALONG High Lines
some OF The Members
VINO Have Won Fame in
VoTIOuS Intellectual pur-
SuItS-pledSure Combined
WIN Their Serious WOrR.
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n MoNG the numerous clubs of
~ Washington, d. c., none has a
stronger claim to recognition for
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-20

and making loud noises to disturb his wife.
The complaint sets out that he insisted on
keeping a "so-caled cousin" named Alice
Peters, at his home, and compelled his wife
to give up their room to her, while Mrs.
Jenkins slept on couch and he went to his
shop to sleep. She charges that her hus-
band stood by, and without interfering,
allowed Alice Peters to attempt to throw
her out of her own house 1t is also
charged that jenkins would not deliver the
clothes mis- wife washed and she lost her
customers. and in addition that he held few
conversations without quarreling.
Silas G. Wolf brought suit against his
wife, Clarinda Wolf, for divorce. He AYERS
that she was cruel to him, cursed him and
insisted on her son by a former marriage,
named George g. Day, who, he alleges,
would not work, living with them. lie
ayers that this was an ex-cOnvict and
was OF a quarrelsome disposition and as
sauted him. while his mother would take
her sons side in the controversies. He
says his wife kept her son in clothes and
spending money. He says that on June s,
his stepson cut him with a knife and he
was taken to the City Hospital, from where
he was recently discharged.
Dora A. Brown brought suit against her
husband. Henry +. Brown, for divorce. She
ayers that he made false charges against
her and so worried her that she would faint
and sometimes remain unconscious for
hours.
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PAVING SPECIFICATIONS
CHANGES TO BE MADE TO LET IN
"OUTsIDE- ASPHALT.
Friends of w. L. Cook, Postman, Say
He Was Taken to Penthouse with
Only the Measles.

II is expected that the Board OF Public
Works will to-day formally ask City En-
gineer Nelson 70 prepare a revision OF the
asphalt and block specifications so as TO
enlarge the scope OF competition. The
mere elimination OF the words Pitch lake
or Bermudez asphalt will not il is be-
lieved. be sufficient 10 let down the bars.
\ revision means that the specifications
will have TO be practically rewritten, as
there are several provisions that would
still shut out outside" companies. One Of
these is a provision that companies which
bid must have established here an asphalt
plant ready for operation. Another is that
the asphalt must stand the test according
TO the standard required by the city en-
gineer. IL is conceded that no company,
except the so-calIed trust companies,
have plants for preparing asphalt here,
and IL IL aso asserted that the present
standard would require Trinidad or Ber-
mudez asphalt. TIC accomplish the entire
purpose Of the change determined by the
board means that the board must recognize
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DESIRE BONDS SEVERED
FOUR UNHAPPY PERSONS HAVE APP
PEALED TO THE COURTS.
Various Reasons Alleged for Legal
Separations-Other Cases in
the Local Courts.

James A. Breeding yesterday filed suit
against his wife. Eliza ]. Breeding, for di-
vorce He says they were married May 7.
1887. and separated June 70, 1902. He AYERS
that his wife has been cruel to him and
cursed him ard falsely accused him. The
complaint says that said defendant Is
woman Of high and ungOvernable temper,
always scolding, annoying and Gliding this
plaintiff without any cause upon his part
and that sometimes becomes so enraged
because OF the high and ungovernable tenn
per that for the moment she is absolutely
insane.
Emeline Jenkins filed suit against her
husband, Robert Jenkins. for divorce. They
were married in 1884 and separated June
Is, 1902 She AYERS that ne failed TO provide
for her and that she had to do hard work
10 make a living and support him. She
alleges that he insisted that she give him
money she earned and that he would not
pay the taxes, gas bills and other accounts
and lost his credit. 1t is also charged that
she went hungry and cold in the winter OF
1900 because of lack of fuel and food. She
also AYERS that he would not eat his meals
with the family, but would carry them
away in a bucket and eat them. He is also
charged with coming home late at night
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THE COURT RECORD.
SUPERIOR COURT.

Room John l. McMaster, Judge.
State Bank OF Indiana VS.. Robert Camp
lin ct al; on note. Finding and judgment
for plaintiff against defendant for Sass
and costs.
John Findley VS.. John Christian; on ac-
count. Finding and Judgment for plaintiff
for S63 ca and costs.
Florence Shue vs.. Joseph Shue; divorce
Finding and decree for plaintiff. Judgment
against defendant for costs.
City of Indianapolis VS.. Joseph Myers;
appeal Plaintiff called three times. and
falling TO appear, this cause Is dismissed
for want OF prosecution.
Louis Vollrath VS. Henry Resener; on
Judgment. Finding and judgment for
plaintiff against defendant for S55770 and
costs.
Matte Coleman VS.. George Coleman; d.
vorce Plaintiff dismisses at her cost.
Room 3-Vinson Carter, Judge.
No steps having been taken in the fol-
lowing cases for one year. they were dis
missed for want OF prosecution:
Coburn VS.. Sturm.
Allen VS.. Dickson.
Jameson We. l. r. * W. .Ry. Co.
Butler University VS.. Bryan ct al.
Allen VS.. Globe ms Co.
Harding. trustee. VS., Con. Gas. Tr. CO.
Shafer VS.. Keyless Lock Co.
Miller VS.. Greathouse.
Smith VS.. COvett.
Dauffader VS. City OF Indianapolis.
p, c., c. g. st. l.. Ry. Co. VS.. City Of In
dianapolis.