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Evening star., 1902-02-12
THE COLUMBIA RAILWAY.
Adverse Report Upon the Bill Author
izing It's Extension.

The District Commissioners have made an
adverse report to the House District COM
mittee on House bill 1O,7OO. authorizing an
extension Of the lines of the Columbia Rail-
way Company from 9th street and New
York avenue north to Massachusetts, ave-
nue., and thence westwardly along Massa-
chusetts avenue to the District line. In
stating their position In the matter the
Commissioners say:
THE Commissioners do not recommend
the passage Of this bill. Massachusetts ave-
nue. Is one OF the great boulevards Of the
city and from the character OF the houses
thereon 1t is not thought desirable to have
q street car line. Any public carrier upon
It which might be necessary should be pre-
vided. it Is believed. by some sort of auto
mobile suitable for the purpose.
"If 1t seems desirable to extend street
car line over the new Massachusetts, avenue
bridge into the country It would seem best
70 reach 1t by crossing the city on some Of
the lettered and numbered streets ana turn
ing into Massachusetts, avenue near the
bridge.
II this. or a similar measure Is passed 1t
Evening star., 1902-02-12
Stephen T. Anderson Missing.

The police have been requested to look
out for Stephen T. Anderson. fifty years
old, who is reported to have disappeared
from his home, No. 6O5 New Jersey avenue
northwest, last Friday. He had about 500
in his possession when he left and his wife
suspects that he has been founy dealt
with.
When he went away Anderson wore a
checked coat and vest, gray pants. black
derby hat and brown overcoat. Mrs An
derson called on Captain Boardman today
and informed him that man answering
her husbands description had been picked
up at Martinsburg, w. Va. The man ar
rested in the West Virginia town. she
stated, gave his name as Post and said he
was from this city. 1t is stated that the
party arrested there appears to be in q
demented condition.
Evening star., 1902-02-12
DISPOSED OF BY WILL.
Margaret Lacey Leaves Large Estate
to Relatives.

BY the terms of the will Of Margaret NJ
Lacey, widow Of Captain Anderson p.
Lacey, dated January and filed this after
noon for probate, and naming Mrs Sarah
Moore Sites. Ruth NJ Sites Brown and
Henry d. Gordon executors, bequests are
made as follows:
To her sister, Sarah NJ. Sites, premises
eo4 r street and four acres of land at Balls
ton, Va; to her nephew c. NJ. Lacey Sites.
premises 1915 Clifton street, library and
$1,000; to Frederick r. Sites and Hoyt
Johnson. share and share alike, 800 acres
Specht, one acre Of land at Ballston va,
and 800; to Lucy c. Simpson, $500; to
Henry %. Gordon, $780, to Emily Stuart and
Mary Phillips her domestic ennIovos es0
each. ~
Five hundred dollars is left in trust. the
proceeds to be devoted each year to the
christian education Of a Chinese girl: IS 900
1s left for the establishment Of a memorial
Anderson Parker Lacey. the late husba nd
OF the testatrix.
1t is directed that lot 1s, block 81. Column
bia Heights, be sold, and that the proceeds
be distributed as follows: To Minnette
Moora MCDANIEL, one-quarter part and the
remaining three-quarters one-sixth each to
go to Ruth M 8. Brown, Roberta A. Simp-
son, Frederick r. Sites and Elsie Nj Sites
To Sallfe l.. Johnston, $500, and certain
personal property Is left: to John Wesley
Moore, brother Of the testatrix IS; to her
nephew, Anderson b. Lacey, and his WIFE,
1900; to Minnette Moora Mcdaniel. a
further bequest Of one acre Of land at
Ballston, Va. The remainder Of the estate
with the exception Of certain personal prop
erty is left to c. NJ. Lacey Sites.
The will of August Gottlieb Schoenborn,
dated July 0, 1901, was filed today for pro-
bate. His entire estate is left to his wife.
Helene Schoenborn, for life. At her death
1t is to be divided among the children Of
the testator, with provision for the follow
ing bequests: To his son-in-law. Edward
Tiede. $40; to his daughter-tn-law. jose
Ph'ne Schoenborn, $500; to his grandchild,
Winifred Schoenborn. s. 900.
In his will the testator stated, after an
industrious and frugal life. enabling me
to leave something to my children, / ex-
pect and admonish them to be harmonious
and peaceable In settling and dividing my
estate among themselves ana avoid all
Quarrellng, dispute and litigation In this
matter. This Is my sincere wish and rec
ommendation. Should any one Of my heirs
be dissatisfied with these. my stipuiations,
and contests this will. he or she IL to be
cut OF from any benefit Of this win.
Evening star., 1902-02-12
only all Manchuria, but all of eastern
Siberia as well. The extreme southern end


Siberia as we'll The extreme southern end
| Of the Manchurian district Is Port Arthur,
the seaport granted to the Russians for
terminus for their railroad by the Chinese.
In August, 1898, a few Russian soldiers
went to Port Arthur under the new treaty.
Before the close of 1899 164 miles Of rail-
| way had been built to the north The rail-
road runs through $50 miles Of the most
fertile land in the world.
Having taken such a foothold in Manchu-
ria, Russia has fought silently but force
fully against getting out, and diplomatists
| have seen for long time that 1t would take
force to make her withdraw.
The rebellion in China, with the invasion
by the troops of Europe and the United
States. gave Russia her opportunity to
seize upon Manchuria towns and garrison
them with her troops until she controlled
the big province. Japan, unhappy at the
result of her war with China, Russia hav-
ing forbidden her to neep the fruits of vic
| tory, looked on this invasion of the east
with angry eyes.
Russia demanded that China ccde to her
| the province Of Manchuria and provided a
secret treaty for the Chinese to sign 1t
was admitted by the other nations that the
! signing Of the treaty would lead to the
gravest complications, probably to the par
| tition Of the Chinese empire and possibly
| to war between Japan and Russia In re-
gard to the kingdom Of Corea. China ap-
pealed to the United States and then re-
| fused to sign the treaty.
The cZar then gave what was regarded
as an official explanation of his position
on April 5, 1901, as follows:
while the Russian government main-
tains its present organization (army) in
Manchuria to preserve order in the vicinity
of the broad frontiers of Russia, and re-
| mains faithful to its original and oft-re-
peated political program, 1t will quietly
await the further course of events"
This explanation followed Secretary Hays
famous note to the European powers and
| Japan, saying:
1T would be unwise and dangerous in the
| extreme for China to make any arrange
| ment or to consider any proposition of a
| private nature involving .ae surrender Of
territory or financial obligations by con-
vention with any particular power"
The note continued that "the govern
| ment of the United States desires to ex-
press it's sense of the improperly, mex
pediency and even extreme danger to the
interest OF China Of considering any pri-
vate territorial or financial ARRANGEMENTS
at least without the full knowledge and ap-
proval OF all the powers now engaged in
negotiation"
Russia has held on ever since, though de-
nying any intention of force until early in
the present year, when the Russian minis
ter to China informed the Chinese that the
Russian government refused to amend the
Manchurian treaty, and unless the treaty
was concluded Immediately would break
on neotiattOns with China and maintain her
occupation Of Manchuria.
Evening star., 1902-02-12
An 1912 Veteran.
.ditor Of The Evening Star!

To tie Editor OF The Evening Star:
1 desire to note an error made by a
writer in your issue OF Saturday last In
referring to the case Of Hiram Cronk of
Ava. n. Y. now 1O3 years old, and a SOL
der in the war Of 1S12-14, he not only
speaks Of him as the last surviving soldier
of that war. but that Daniel F. Brakeman,
the last one preceding him. died in April,
1869. Here Is the error. Lewis Rodrick Of
Frederick county, Md, father Of the writer
of this item, was also in said war; He
was born January 10, 1895. and lived until
the 18th day of August, 1s79 ten years
later than Mr.. Brakeman. Four children
still survive said Lewis Rodrick-one In the
seventy-ninth year Of her age-two of
whom and seven grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren are residents Of Wash
ington city. C. B. RODRICK.
Evening star., 1902-02-12
The Manila Christmas Critic.

Copies of the special Christmas edition Of
the Manila Critic. published by the May
nard Publishing Company Of Manila, have
been received at the War Department. It
is highly artistic production. and from
literary and mechanical standpoint will
compare favorably with similar ventures
in the United States. Mr.. Andrew Reid Wall.
the editor OF the Critic, was formerly q
resident Of this city for many years and was
correspondent Of number Of newspapers
Evening star., 1902-02-12
MANcHURIA A RICH PRIZE.
Country Which Russia Covets Empire
Within Itself.

The New York World Of today says:
Nanchuria, tho rich country which the
Russians invaded and which they would
have annexed early in 1901 had not the
United States given China the moral sup
port which emboldened her to refuse to
sign away her northern province, 10 four
times as large as Great Britain. In extent
1t il nearly equal to that part OF the
United States between the Atlantic ocean
and tho Mississippi river north Of Mason
and Dixon's line.
The population II about one-third of that
Of the whole United States. The country
is exceedingly fertile and 10 known to be
extremely rich In minerals.
The Russian railway was the opening
wedge Of the Muscovite. In connection with
the Trana- Siberian railway it win open not
Evening star., 1902-02-12

in Louisiana and Texas. He went to Ma
nila as a member of the 2Sth Volunteer
Infantry few years ago and remained be-
hind when that regiment returned to the
United States for discharge. The main
policy Of the Critic is to watch and record
the industrial and political development of
the Philippine archipelago.
Evening star., 1902-02-12
Movements Of Naval Vessels.

The Navy Department has received ca
blegram from Rear Admiral Casey. an
nouncing his arrival at Callao. Peru. aboard
his flagship, the Wisconsin.
The cruiser Olympia, which is to be one
has left Boston for TompkiusyilIe.
Evening star., 1902-02-12

A native Of distant st. Croix
Hailed ship with the cry, 'Ship ahoix!
Has u Sam bought this isle?'
The reply, ''I should smile.'
Set that native to dancing with joix.
-Ph!ladelphia Press.
Evening star., 1902-02-12
Leases Of Indian Lands.

The commissioner Of Indian affairs has
given formal notice that the new leases Of
the 10000 acres Of Kiowa Indian lands in
Oklahoma. bordering on Texas. will take
effect April 1, as originally proposed. An
effort had been made to have the date post
poned some months
Evening star., 1902-02-12
Father Charged With Stabbing Son

Henry Whiting. twenty-one years Of age,
is patient at Providence Hospital as the
result Of a stab wound which, 1t is al
legged, was inflicted by his father. Joseph
Whiting, at their home, I'LL 7th street
southeast, last night. The father was COM
mitted to Jail from the Police Court today
on q charge Of assault with a dangerous
weapon, no bond being fixed until there Is
a certainty as to the younger Writings
condition.
Evening star., 1902-02-12

that the consent in writing of the majority
OF the individual property holders in each
block should be obtained and not simply Il
majority Of the individual owners of the
frontage along the entire length of the ave
nue.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-12-18

acumen. as much coIIunon sense,
and Ms much foresight as the peo-
pie Of Marion; and IL there were
forty turnpikes from Salem To Ma
rion, they would not come up To
see US If it were disadventageous
for them 10 come; but il they want
to come, the PRESS would add to
their pleasure and comfort by ma
king the road as short aud smoothe
as possible. Then il theirs are
good things and good people at
Salem land there are scores ~
thsm). the people of Marion might
want to 20 down, and we always
encourage the Marioni,e TO get
out and see the world. Help Us.
neighbor, To build that turnpike.
and uproot the barricade Of mud
holes that separate us, aud we will
spend as many Sundays, and Sat
urdays too. with you az you spend
with us, unless you. and not We,
voluntarily decree il otherwise
When that road is built il " i'll still
be just as far from Marion 10 Sa-
lem, though both places will be
some hour or 80 nearer each
other.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-12-18

sionalIy will ~. efrsshing The
objecii mas r,iseo Ia collectn Y
from the csmoid ties n sum sutii.
cient To pay the o-cessary sxper-
SEES 1T tho riinhry are veil found.
ed. while the c,a,n,s al the advo-
Gates of the PRIMARY that conven-
,ions are too lar i'or" he people.
incite asperity, aud give opporiu.
nifty TO the wirs-pull.r. are equally
as we'll grounded. IL the Demo
cratic state COMMITTEES will call a
free for all primary, and require
the Democracy Of each county TO
hold the election without cost 10
the ndidates. there would be
room enough for all. L. the De-
'nocracy Uf any county does not
think enough Of the party to put
in one day holding primary, it
should go or, Of commission.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-12-18
Mr.. CHARLES A. MOORE.

Mr.. Charles a. Moore announ-
ces in this issue of the Press, his
candidacy Tor circuit court clerk,
subject 10 the action of the Re-
publican party. Mr.. Moore is the
youngest son Of ex-county Judge
Moore. He WAS born and reared
in Crittenden county and has a
wide acquaintance in this section
OF the state, and no young man
stands higher in the estimation of
his acquaintance aud the public
generally. His good clear head,
industrious disposition. and am.
bition to do well and quickly what
his hands find TO do, took him
through the High school of this
place two years ago. and qualify
him for activity aud success ia the
business world. After leaving
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-12-18

Ellis Headley, who was on trial
at Paducah last week, charged
with attempting to bride election
officers, WAS discharged. The court
gave the jury peremptory instruc-
tions to find for the defendant,
holding that the parties upon
whom the alleged attempt was
made were not election officers,
but fakes put up to deceive the
defendant. II is bad enough to
be accused of the offense, but to
be the plaything of fakes is like
piling Ossa upon Pelion.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-12-18

Primary elections, and conven-
tions, for that matter. are held for
the. benefit of the party, Tor the
convenience OF the voter. rank aud
file. A group Of individuals. en-
bracing men at many avocations,
hold to certain political tenets,
believing that the application of
these tenets in the administration
of government brings the greatest
good to the greatest number
Of people, themselves includ-
ed. To accomplish this pur-
pose they select the standard
bearers to be voted FOR, that there
may be- unity of action, to prevent
the success of another group that
holdS to other tenets, Thus pri-
maries or conventions become
necessary fer the good of the
cause, and. as it is the people who
rally To that cause, expecting to
be benefited and giving rise to
the necessity for primaries, they
should bear the expenses. THE,
it seems to us, 10 common sense,
common law and equity. The can
didate, in the arranging and per-
fecting Of these plans, is aud
should be merely an incident, and
should not come in as an issue ut
this juncture. Now when every
man in the party expects to be
benefited, directly or indirectly,
personally or as an integra. part
Of the body polite, every man
should be glad to exchange lit
tie Of his time. or its equivalent,
for the value he hopes to receiye.
III his faith is not sufficient to
move him in this direction, he is
a mighty lukewarm adherent to
the cause, or has peculiar ideas
about the temporal fitness Of
things. These utterances may
sound u little Utopian in these
days of practical affairs-when
any cid thing 10 practical business
II it brings or saves US dollars,
bptths application Of them COCA
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-12-18
TOOK CARB0LlC ACID.

News reaches Lere that the thir-
een.year-old daughter Of Mr.
Lacey Worten, of Hampton swal.
lowed carbolic acid and is in a
dangerous condition as a result.
II is stated that she was chided by
her mother because Of some in
consequential error, aud while
smarting under the sting Of re-
proof, mid as it Was, she rushed
for the deadly drug and swallowed
a portion of the contents of a
small bottle, before her rash act
was checked.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-12-18

school. he took charge Of the Al
exander telephone system and
here his first connection with the
public in y business way proved
that he Was attentive, atfabls,
prompt and thorough. For the
past few months he has been stu
dying law aud making himself &C
quainted with the work of u cir
cult court clerk. That bs Is quail.
flied goes without the saying lie
is an honest, capable. deserving
young man, aud il chosen would
make a fine official. He is an ar
dent Republican and his party
would find in him a strong caudI-
date. He will make an active eau.
vass and will be leading factor
in the primary or convention, he.
cause his friends are numerous and
will give him a hearty supper
from the start.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-12-18

The Salem Miner evidently
thinks we have selfish motive in
advocating turnpike from Mari
on to Salem, and. commenting on
an article in reference to the en-.
terprise, it says:
'sThe Press always remembers that they
need US in their business"
OF course we do; and we always
remember that we can not get you.
: nlsss the business transactions
are mutually beneficial. The peo.
pie OF Salem and surrounding
have ~ mpch business
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-12-18

Congressman Kehoe wants con-
gress 70 appropriate $4,000 TO
establish a military post in Ken
lucky. He might get it ready
made for less money by taking one
of the mountain counties.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-12-18

Judge Taft is said to be booked
for the vacancy on the Supreme
court bench next October. No
man in the country has 80 many
designations to his credit. He has
given up eight offices, and each
time got better one. When he
gets to be chief justice of the Su-
preme count he will have reached
the goal, and like Alexander he
can weep because there 10 not
something else to take in.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-12-18

Ii Cuba's inability to govern
herself are the grounds upon which
she is to be made part OF our do
mains, there is a whole bushel Of
South American countries that
have proven their fitness for our
institutions.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-12-18

1t is announced that the Treas
ury department at Washington
will not help Wall Street over her
little financial strain, and Morgan
has arranged to loan the hears and
bulls S5O,OOO,OOO. if it should be
needed.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-12-18

Eight thousand employees of the
Pullman car company have mott.
fed their employers that they will
no longer work on Sunday and a
strike is imminent
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-12-18

When Venezuela tackles the
two heavy weights of Europa we
will have an exhibition of nerve
the like OF which the historians
have never recorded.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-12-18

A bill appropriating $3.50. 600 for
the enforcement of the Sherm an
antitrust law is under considera.
tion in congress. These munitions
of war indicate that the gun 10 be
fired at TIE trusts is a ponderous
ordinance and ought to be effeciu
al, il ever touched of.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-12-18

The mix up of Venezuela with
Germany and England in South
American waters will take some
mighty smooth diplomacy to keep
Uncle Sans coat tail from being
tread upon.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-12-18

Judge Nunn's resignation as cir
cult Judge reached the governor
last week. II takes effect Decem.
Der 81. The governor has not ap.
pointed his successor; there are
several applicants and the govern
or would be happy with either,
were 'tother dear charmer away! p
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-12-18

Dewey is monkeying around in
Southern waters with some forty
fighting vessels, aud would doubt
teas like before breakfast lunch
out of England and Germany.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-12-18

Louisville courts granted six
divorces last Saturday. which sug.
gests that the city is hard by JEFF
fersonville.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-12-18
FARMERS. TAKE NOTICE.

j. A. Stsgar &. Co. will receive
tobacco at the Jarvis sternmery
instead of the Moore a. L"ngIey
house. No tobacco will be roceiy.
ed Christmas week-Dec. 9th TO
Jan. lst.
2w j. A. STEGAR d Go.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-12-18

The troupe is composed Of five
gentlemen, who play almost every
musical instrument in the cata'
logue. The com nittee made no
mistake in receiving the Haw-
thorns Musical CIub,--Democrat
Corydon, Ind.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-12-18

Mrs. Julia Grant, the widow OF
General L. :. Grant, died sun
day.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-12-18
Chr Nr~%%.

OBITUARIES:-Not exceeding 10 lines
will be published free Of charge. All
over 10 lines at cents per line.
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT:--sl 90
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-12-18

Please don't bring us your to-
bacoo from Dec. Oath to Dec. Goth
as We will not be at our house at
Craynsviils.
7. Y, ELoys h Go.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-12-18
CHRISTMAS WEDDINGS.
Prominent Young People TO Be-
Married During the Holidays.

Mrs. Susan A. Glenn, of this
city, Announces the marriage VI
her daughter. Miss Melville, Ia
Mr.. Zed A. Bennstt, OF Smsfhland,
OH w ednesday morning. Dscsn-
her oath. at the Cumberland
Presby terrain church in this CITY
The ceremony will be pronounced
by Rev. II. @. Carter.
Miss Glenn 10 young lady Of
great personal sttractivsness, pos
sessing many accomplishments.
The announcement Of her ar
pr oaching marriage creates wide.
spread interest among her mauy
friends.
Mr.. Bennett is county superip-
tendent OF the schools OF LivinRs.
ton. He is a worthy young gen.
tleman, we'll known and highly re-
spected.
Mr.. Bennett and bis bride will
be at home at Smithland after
January 10Th.
Announcement has been made
of the marriage of Miss Sadie
Thomas and Mr.. James Travis, at
Louisville on December 25th. Mr.
Travis and his bride will leave for
this city Immediately after the
marriage ceremony and will spend
several days with relatives in this
city.
Miss Thomas is the pretty and
popular daughter of Mrs. Carrie
Thomas, the we'll KIN )wn music
instructor Of this city.
Mr.. Travis Is the son OF Mr.. j.
l.. Travis, Of this place. He is
employed in the Belnsp Hardware
Establishment, of Louisville. He
is an excellent young man.
plaaaa don't hrinU M vour ~
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-12-18
ANNOUNCEMENT.
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.
We are authorized to announce
L. EVERETT BUTLER

a candidate for Representative from
Crittenden and Livingston counties in
the next General Assembly OF Kentucky,
subject to the acton Of the Democratic
party.