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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-17
NEW PAPER MAKES ITS BOW.

NEW PAPER MAKES IT'S BOW.
Special to The Journal
Fergus Falls, Mimi, April 1.-THE Parlser's
Prairie Independent is the, latest arrival in
the newspaper field in this county. The first
issue appears this week.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-17
sECRETARY ROOT SAILS

SECRETARY ROOT SAILS
New York, April 17.-Secretary Root started
for Cuba to-day on the steamship Esperanto
~ going down to lay plans for the with
drawal OF our troops,'' he said.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-17
WILHELAINA's ILLNESS

Condition OF the Queen Of Holland
comparatively Satisfactory"
S Amsterdam, April 1.-THE cause or
Queen Wilhelmina's illness is a miscar.
riage. A bulletin published to-day says
her majesty passed somewhat less tran-
gull night. The fever, however, has not
increased and her condition is compare
lively satisfactory.
The danger is now regarded as passed.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-17
NO COMBINE

Sash and Door Prices Will Remain
Unchanged.
Chicago, April 1.-THE report that
$4,000, 900 combine of sash and door
manufacturers is to be formed was denied
emphatically to-day by w. Arthur Wade,
secretary of the general sash and door
manufacturers association. Mr.. Wade
said also that prices would not be raised
and no new conditions would be made to
the builder or consumer. The associa-
ton is meeting here to-day.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-17
CLARKsoN NOMINATED

Iowa Man Gets Office. as Previously
Intimated.
Washington, April IT, The president
has nominated James s. Clarkson, of
Iowa, to be surveyor of customs Of the
port of New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-04
HALL DEDICATED.
Exercises of a Patriotic Character at
Washington Grove.

The dedication of the new assembly hall
recently completed at Washington Grove
took place this afternoon, when appropriate
exercises were held, beginning at O'Clock.
The new hail was prettily decorated with
the national colors and palms and flowers
and large audience was present to listen
to the various numbers on the program.
The exercises also marked the opening day
OF the Washington Grove chautauuua which
will be in session until September 10
The program render ed this afternoon was
as follows: Singing of America" by the
congregation; presentation of new Bible
gift of the children of the primary Sunday
school of Washington Grove, by Ralph WI
Der; Scripture reading, Rev. Page Milburn;
prayer. by Rev. Charles E. Ely; singing,
ITO Thee, Oh Country presentation of
keys of new assembly hall to President
Strang by Chairman w. II. H. Smith: orig
inal poem, Carleton Hughes; singing of the
dedication song, by congregation; sermon,
by Presiding Elder II. r. Naylor ID ;
singing, Hail Columbia by congregation:
reading Of the Declaration of Independence
by Arthur Bovee; singing Of THE Star
Spangled Banner" by audience, and bene-
diction by DR.. Naylor.
The first lecture Of the chautauqua will
be given tomorrow evening by Rev. D. w
Skellfnger, on Rips in the Rockies" The
discourse will be illustrated with stereopti-
con views.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-04
Georgia Democrats Ignore BRYAN.

A dispatch from Atlanta, Ga. says: The
platform adopted by the democratic state
convention deals almost entirely with state
issues, prominence being given to the liquor
question. The Kansas City platform is
passed over in silence, and the name Of
William Jennings Bryan is not mentioned
Upon the liquor question the platform says:
I'VE do not believe the cause of temper
ance should be made a political issue In
this state The best interests OF the peo-
pie, as well as the furtherance of that
cause, demand the complete separation of
this question from personal and party poll
tics. We approve the wisdom and safety
OF the non-partisan policy which character.
ICES our present legislation upon this sub
Iect"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-04
DEATH OF MRS. STAPLES.
The Wife of Well-Known Hotel Pro-
prietor Passes Away

Mrs. Helen NJ. Staples, the wife of Col.
Orren G. Staples, proprietor of the Riggs
House, died suddenly last evening in her
apartments in the hotel. While she had
not been in vigorous health for several
years there were no Indications recently
that she was not as well as usual In fact,
the arrangements had been made for her
to go today to the Thousand Islands where
she was accustomed to spend the summer.
Mrs. Staples went to her apartments yes
terday about half-past ) and half hour
later when her husband went to the room
he found her lying the floor in an un-
conscious condition Physicians were at
once summoned. but two hours later she
passed away without regaining conscious
ness. Death was attributed to collapse of
the heart
The deceased was born in Oneida county
n. Y, fifty-five years ago. She was mar
ried thirty years ago to Colonel Staples.
and for the past twenty years has made
her home in this city.
Mrs. Staples was one Of the founders and
the vice president of the Founding Guild
She was also an earnest worker for the
Garfield Hospital. being a member of the
committee. and she and Colonel Staples
made munifcent contributions for the in
stitution, well as for many other char
liable purposes.
Funeral services will be held Sunday af-
ternoon at the Riggs House, and the inter
ment will be in Rock Creek cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-04
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN.
Death of William Monkey, Aged o.
General and Personal Items.

Mr. William Monkey, a lifelong and we'll
known resident of Georgetown, died We'd
nesday afternoon, aged ,ninety-two, at the
st. Elizabeth's Hospital for the Insane
where he was sent about month ago by
friends. For the last fifty years Mr.. Mox-
ley had lived at :;594 NJ street, where he
conducted a little candy shop, the school
children being his principal patrons He
was very popular among the residents in
that vicinity and was a member of a num-
Der of societies -Four daughters, two
married and two single, survive him.
Funeral services over his remains Will be
held tomorrow at o'clock at the under
taking establishment of George w. Wise,
on NJ street. 1ntermen Mt will be made in Oak
Hill cemetery.
Potomac Commandery, No. 3, knights
Tempiar. of Georgetown will attend pa
trlOtIc services at Dumbarton Avenue NJ.
+. Church Sunday evening Rev. Frank H.
HaNenner pastor of the church, who is a
member of the conmandery, will preach a
special sermon.
The recently elected officers of Covenant
Lodge, No. II. l. o. o. F., of Georgetown
for the ensuing year were installed last
evening at meeting of the organization,
held AT Odd Fellows Hall. on 31st street
They are as follows: Noble grand, Mr..
Charles :. Mason; vice grand, Mr. c. l..
Hime oaueh; recording secretary, Mr. Leo
- SCHOeNlndI, financial secretary, Mr.. j.
W. Brewer; treasurer. Mr.. c. w. Chamber
lain; warden Mr.. Phillip Fauth; outside
guard. Mr.. Andrew Frye: conductor, Mr.
J. J. sullivan; inside guard Mr. j. H. Kett-
ner; r. S. to y. c., Mr.. J. ]. Cherry; l.. s.
to y. G., Mr.. Joseph Sommers; r. S. to V.
CT, Mr.. S. +. Newgent; L. S. to V. G.. Mr..
Frank Houser; r. S. S., Mr.. George L.
Tetiow; l.. s. S, Mr.. A. l.. Kingsbury:
chaplain, Mr.. j. c. Scherer
The installation ceremonies We're con-
cod
Crew, assisted by the past officers of
Golden Rule Lodge, No. 81. The grand
master made a brief address, In which he
complimented the members of Covenant
Lodge upon their showing and the manner
In which they carried on the business of
the organization. At the close of his re-
marks addresses were made by Mr. j.
w. Hollyday, Mr.. C. s. Mason, Mr.. C. l..
Himebaugh and the retiring noble grand,
Mr.. j. H. McChesney. Refreshments and
cigars were served.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-04
TRYING TO ENJoIN THOMAS.
Attempt to Restrain Him From Manu-
facturing Certain Articles

A suit for perpetual injunction against
William Thomas, trading under the name
of the American Paper Straw Company,
has been entered by Lester B. Plat, VIM.
D. Plat ard John Ridout, as trustees, I'M
der the will of the late Marvin c. Stone.
This suit is to restrain Thomas from manu-
featuring certain articles invented by the
late Stone.
The cOmplainants alege that Mr.. Stone
was the inventor of a mouthpiece for Gig
arettes and blank for paper tubes" that
letters patent were issued to him by the
United States on these two inventions July
70, 1856. and October -. 1887, respectively
Mr.. Stone died in May, 1899, It is set forth,
and since his death the compIaina as
trustees under his will, have been manu-
featuring the articles mentioned.
1t is alleged that William Thomas a
former employee of Mr.. Stone and the COM
plainants, has been manufacturing and SELL
ing the articles controlled under exclusive
letters patent by the compartments since
July /, 1891, and it is further alleged that
the defendant has realized large profits
from the sale of such articles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-04
TAKOMA PARK NEWS.
Rev. John Van Ness Call to Philadel-
phia Church Under Amusement.

Rev. John Van Ness, pastor of the Ia
koma Park Presbyterian Church, who has
been invited to accept the pastorate of the
Homesburg Presbyterian Church of Phila-
delphia, has not reached a decision as to
acceptance The telegram announcing the
call printed in yesterdays Star. occasloned
some little surprise last evening among
members of his congregation. 1t Is the gen.
eral opinion that he will accept. Mr. Van
Ness expects to leave within a week or two
on an extended vacation and will probably
make his decision upon his return.
The partially constructed house which Is
being built by George w. Beale of Carroll
avenue, Takoma Park, on the Piney Branch
road, near Brightwood avenue, was blown
over during the terrific wind storm yester-
day afternoon. William Matthews and John
Barry, carpenters employed on the building,
while seeking shelter were painfully in
jured as result Of the destruction Of the
building. They received medical attention
and were later sent to their homes. Their
injuries are not regarded as serious
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-04
THE sATuRDAYcsTAR.
Many Special Articles Of Interest and
Real HArft.G


Real Herit.s
Beginning tomorrow Irhe Saturday Star
each week will contain many features spe-
cially designed to interest and amuse the
children. A page will be given up to them,
containing many bright little articles, short
stories. nature sketches and the like, that
are sure to be to the liking of the little
ones.
Here are some of the special attractions
in tomorrow's big paper Intended for chill
dren Of an older growth:
OXFORD UNIVERSITY Ql1ustrated)
A charming letter from Frank Carpenter.
descriptive of that ancient seat of learn
ing and its queer customs, many of
which have survived from medieval
days.
WOMEN AT THE RACES Qllustra ted.
They are devoted to the sport of kings.
Are they more reckless than the men
when it comes to betting? How thew
take their winnings or losings, as the
case may be.
THE HEAVENS IN JULY Qllustrated).
The Stars regular monthly chapter on
astronomy that Is of such interest and
value to amateur star-gaZers,
MANDY'S DECLARATION Ollustrated).
A capital short story woven around the
Fourth of July from the pen of E. w.
Sargent.
FOR SEAsHORE WEAR QllustrateD.
The up-to-date sailor girl wears bunting
and boomers. A short dissertation on
the subject Of clothes for children.
PARIS FASHIONS Qllustratedl.
French women who are leaving the capf-
tai for the summer are showing a de-
cided preference for tailor-made linen
gowns.
BARBARA OF OLLERTON Gllustratedl.
The third installment Of Max Pember-
tons delightful serial, that reaches a
conclusion next week.
REVILERS OF CHARITY
New Workers who impose upon and then
abuse benevolent men; bold burglars
who choose daylight for their opera
tons
AN UNKNOWN LAND.
Gran Chaco. a spot Of mystery in Amer
lea, has defied all explorers, and many
have lost their lives in this country of
awe.
STARTLING PARIS.
Sterling Heiig tells about dinner given
for young people when there were no
chaperons.
UNCLE SANS NEW MINT
Philadelphia's fine building, that has cost
millions, but will make many, many
millions in the years to come
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-04
MRS. CASTLE INTERESTED.
Will Perfect Plans for Increasing
Strength Of Spanish War Auxiliaries

Strength Of Spanish War Auxiliaries.
Mrs. Henry Castle, the newly installed
president Of the newly formed District
auxiliary to the Spanish War Veterans, has
gone to her home in St. Paul for the sum-
mer. Mrs. Castle is very much interested
in the new organization, and intends to
perfect her plans for it during the summer,
SO as to be able to push the work Of organi-
cation on her return. Auxiliaries are being
formed in many localities throughout the
country, and its organizer believes it will
soon become power for patriotic and phil
anthropic purposes. 1t is thought that
another auxiliary will soon be formed In
Washington which will make five in all.
1t has not been decided whether the aux
iliaries to the Spanish War Veterans will
take part as an organization in the ma
tional encampment preparations or whether
they will act as individuals. A great many
of the members Of the auxiliaries are also
members Of the auxiliaries Of the Grand
Army.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-04
De windt Party Picked Up.

A dispatch from San Francisco says;
News brought by the steamer ST.
Paul from the arctic says the English
exprorer, Harry De Windt and his
party were picked up on the Siberian
coast, probably at Indian Point. by
the United States revenue cutter Thetis.
under the command of Capt. Healey, about
the middle of June. De Windt Is attempt
Ing to go from Paris to New York via the
eastern route, and IL he reaches Nome he
Will be sure to succeed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-04
Noise Frightens Horses.

pair Of horses attached to wagon
belonging to the Purity Ice Company be-
came frightened about o'clock this morn
ing at the reports of Fourth Of July ex-
plosives and ran away. The animals started
from the neighborhood Of 18th and streets
and were not stopped until they reached
18th and X streets, when the wagon came
in contact with the fence about the Frank
lin School building. The fence was Slightly
damaged and one horse was slightly cut
about the legs. al
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-04
Effects of the Storm,

house on the Piney Branch road near
Brightwood was blown down during the
storm yesterday afternoon, and two men
were injured. The house, q new structure.
was nearing completion. William H. Mat
thews Of Brightwood and John w Barry.
coiored, of Burnt Mills were working on
the building when the storm appeared.
When they realized their danger 1t was too
late for them to escape. Fortunately they
were not seriously injured. Barry was cut
across the rose and Matthews was bruised
about the legs. DR.. Parson OF Takoma
rendered medical aid
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-04
All Modern Conveniences.

The kee Mar Hotel, at Hagerstown, Nd,
Is considered as one OF the coolest and most
delightful resorts in the mountains The
hosiery is furnished with all modern con-
venfences. including electric lights and por-
ceiain baths, while a large dancing pavil-
lion proves pleasant feature Of the hotel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-04
Conveyed to Manassas for Trial.

Robert Nash, the young colored man who
was arrested by Policeman Acton on sus-
picion Of having stolen horse and several
cows from Prince William county, Va,
farmers. was taken to Manassas last night
by Sheriff Leachmann
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-04
STUDENTS CAUGHT "CRIBBING. ,,
Andover Candidates for Princeton Nav
Be Barred

A dispatch from Princeton. n. J.. says:
One of the most agrant cases of
''cribbing'' in the Princeton University en-
trance examination has been discovered
by the committee on examinations 1t was
said at the registrars Office that over
twenty of the thirty-one papers sent in
from Andover, Mass, preparatory school
had to be ruled out because of conclusive
evidence of cribbng. When it was discov-
cred that some of the papers were dupli-
Gates and that it was obvious that there
had been dishonesty practiced by num-
Der of the students who took the exami-
nation, the university authorities secured
two lawyers, who took the evidence pro-
duced and with their assistance about
twenty-five of the papers were declared
A prominent member of the examina ton
committee said it was the worst case of
cribbng that had ever come before the
committee and that the papers a whole
from Andover were the poorest that had
been presented by any school this year.
one of the rules governing Princeton eX-
aminatlons states that ANY student found
guilty of dishonesty in examination must
go before special committee of the facul-
ty before he can take another eXamina-
ton The university authorities declined
to give out the names of the guilty stu
dents. but it is said there are several good
athletes among those debarred from enter
ing the incoming class.
A dispatch from Andover, Mass, says:
Prof. w. b. Graves of the Philips-Andove
Academy, when informed of the Princeton
report barring many academy graduates
from the university because of cribbing
at the entrance examinations expressed
no surprise. He said that for years the
academy faculty had protested against
Princeton's methods of conducting exami-
~ III Of
The examinations in question, Prof. Graves
said, held here June T. and it was
conducted by Princeton professor, who
was duly warned of the danger of cribbing.
In response he informed the academy fac
ulty that he would assume all responsible
ity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-04
Hotel Mohtvert.

Golf, tennis and ping pong are among the
attractions afforded by the Hotel Montvert
at Middletown Springs. VT. while the min
eral springs in that locality are said to be
of great medicinal value.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-04
49, -ssa
The Mountain House.

The deep-shaded grove adjoining the
Mountain House, at Summit, Pa, in the
Blue Ridge mountains, is one of the at
tractive features Of that resort The Noun
tain House Is regarded as an excellent
stopping place for summer tourists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-04

John Lehman, thirty-fve years old, living
at 412 4th street southeast. was removed to
$50 o'clock and treated for an injury oyer
his left eye, which, the police report, had
been inflicted by the bartender In George
Hurdles saloon. No. 3S1 Pennsylvania ave-
nue. northwest,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-04
Under New Management.

Bay Ridge, Md, a summer resort which
has proved popular with Washington peo-
pie is under new management this year.
Dancing, boating. grabbing and hsh1ng are
among the amuSementS offered there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-04
On Ocean Front.

Neptune Villa" attOcean. City, Md, is on
the ocean frost andiis fitted up with all
modern conveniences. The hotel has been
just recently opened to the public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-04
Steamer Aitai Ashore.

The Atlas Line steamer Altai from Port
Limon for New York, is ashore outside
Kinkston harbor. The tug Premier has
gone to her assistance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-04

King Victor Emmanuel of italy will star,
Tor ST Petersburg via Berlin July o to visit
the car. II is believed he will visit EN-
peror William after he has seen the car
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-04
TheWorkinpman &Capitai

Tho only chance he has Of being liberated from
the tyranny OF capital II to become q CAPITALIST
himself, and the way to become capitalist e 70
save money and put It into the PERPETUAL
BUILDING ASSOCIATION and begin receiving In.
terest on his savings and when he has enough, buy
or build q home for himself and family. Don't
In tbs column. fel-0
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-04
Delightful Breeze.

A delightful breeze from the ocean can
be had from the large rooms and porches Of
the Hotel Mt. Pleasant. at Ocean City,
Md. and the cuisine 10 said to be very sat
iSfactOry
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-04

Forecast till pm. Saturday-Fpr the
District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland
and Virginia, fair tonight and Saturday,
except probably thunder storms Saturday
afternoon or night: light variable winds,
mostly northwesterly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-04
The Rivers at Harper's Ferry

The Rivers at Harper's Ferry.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
HARPERS FERRY, W. Va, July A.
Both rivers are little cloudy, but not toe
cloudy for fishing. If there is no rain to-
day they will clear by morning.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-17

GRAFTON, Mrs. Robert J. Burdette, of Cal
ifornia:
Mrs. Burdette is recognized as a remark
able woman in many ways. From a con-
dition of poverty, earning her living by
working as a stenographer and in other
almost mental capacities, she has risen TO
a position of wealth and aff1uence. Her
fortune at the present time is currently
reported to be near $500 900.
A native of New York state, Mrs. Bur-
dette studied in the high school of SYRIA
cuse and later entered the Syracuse uni
versity. Her name at that time was Clara
Bradley. She has changed it three times
since then. for she has been thrice mar
ried; but she looks back with pleasure on
her days in Syracuse. AT the university
she took a prominent part in the religious
life of the school, and was instrumental
in forming the Alpha Phi sorority, a
Greek letter society that has since grown
to large proportions.
Then she married the first of her three
husbands, Prof N. Milman Wheeler. The
newly married couple removed to Eau
Claire, Wis, where the professor became
the head of an academy. The husband of
the young bride was soon stricken with
consumption, and Mrs. Wheeler moved to
California.
After battling bravely against numerous
difficulties, Prof. Wheeler died. Then
commenced untold misery and privation
for the young wife. 1t is related by those
who knew her that she was at times re-
duced to direst want. 1t was nothing but
indomitable perseverance that conducted
her through this time of trial. Left with
child to care for, and with almost no
means for her support, she started IN to
make her own living.
She was employed in series Of occupa-
tons of an exceedingly lowly nature and
1ocS f1o e.. u "
Baker, a retired capitalist who had made
his home in Pasadena, Cal. On a trip
that the old gentleman made to Coronado,
he took Mrs. Wheeler with him as a
stenographer. A few happy weeks were
enjoyed together in this delightful resort,
and the result was marriage.
For almost two years Mrs. Baker lived
happily with her second husband. Then
he died. But his loss was partly compen-
stated for by the vast estate that he left
to the widow and her son. 1t is variously
estimated at from $500.000 to $50 600. The
Baker home in Pasadena, called Sunny
Crest" is one of the most beautiful ana
artistic homes in that city of beautiful
| homes.
While Mrs. Wheeler lived in Eau Claire,
Wis, with her first husband, she became
acquainted with Robert J. Burdette. the
American humorist. The acquaintance was
destined to be romantic After Mrs. Baker
had buried her second husband, Mr.. Bur
dette. although a Baptist minister, went
to Pasadena to fill the pulpit in the First
Presbyterian church of that city. His first
wife had died some years previous. The
acquaintance which Mrs. Baker had form
! ed with Mr.. Burdette in former years
grew to something much fonder. The min
| lister married the heiress to the large
| Baker fortune and went to live at Sunny
| Crest"