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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-25

'Why, they don't think to trap us. sir; L
cculd break that trumpery door with kick
of my foot"
TRY first if it will open to your hand"
said I, shaking off the vague apprehension
that seized me. while | unclose the shut
ters and see what is without"
1 unbarred the shutters-the window
looked the little back yard l have be-
fore described; there was no ledge without
nothing to break the sheer descent of the
wall. No man getting out of that window
would have found any footing till he had
fallen on the stones below.
F meanwhile was vainly attempting to
open the door. He now turned round to
me, and asked my permission to use force
And L should here state, in justice to the
servant, that, far from evincing any super
stitious terrors. his nerve, composure and
even gaety amidst circumstances so
traordinary, compelled my admiration, and
made me congratulate myself on having Sc
cured a companion in every way fitted to
the occasion. / willingly gave him the
permission he required. But though he
was a remarkably strong man. his force
was as idle as his mider efforts; the door
did not even shake to his stoutest kick
Breathless and painting, he desisted. I
then tried the door myself, equally in vain.
AS 1 ceased from the effort again that
creep of horror came over me, but this
time it was more cold and stubborn. 1 felt
as If some strange and CHASTITY exhalatfon
were rising up from the chinks of that
rugged floor. and filling the atmosphere
man life. The door now very slowly and
quietly opened. as If of its own accord.
We precipitated ourselves into the landing
place. We both saw a large, pale light
as large as the human figure. but shapeless
and unSubstantial move before us and as
cend the stairs that lead from the landing
into the attic 1 followed the light, and
my servant followed me- 1t entered to the
right of the landing a small garnet, of
which the door stood open.
1 entered the same instant The light
then collapsed into a small globule, exceed
ingly brilliant and vivid, rested moment
ished. We approached the bed and exam
ined tia half tester. such as is commonly
found in attics devoted to servants. On the
drawers that stood near it were perceived
an old faded silk kerchief, with the needle
still left in rent half repaired. The ker-
chief was covered with dust; probably ii
had belonged to the old woman who had
have been her sleeping room. l had suff1-
Client curiosity to open the drawers There
were few odds and ends of female dress
and two letters tied around with a narrow
ribbon of faded yellow. / took the liberty
to possess myself of the letters. We found
nothing else in the room worth noticing,
nor did the light reappear; but we distinctly
heard, as we turned to go, pattering foot
fall on the floor just before US. We went
through the other attics Gin all FOUR, the
football still preceding us. Nothing TO be
seen--nothing but the football heard. had
the letters In my hand. Just as l was de-
scending the stairs / distinctly felt my
wrist seized. and faint, soft effort made
to draw the letters from my clasp. I only
held them the more tightly and the effort
ceased. Continued tomorrow.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-25

sky somewhat gloomy and overcast. Still
there was a moon faint and sickly, but still
a moon-and If the clouds permitted after
midnight 1t would be brighter.
/ reached the house, knocked and my ser
want opened with cheerful smile.
"All right. sir. and very comfortable"
"Oh!' said /. rather disappointed; have
you not seen or heard any thing remark
able?"
well, sir. must own I have heard
something queer"
What ?-what?"
1.-The sound of feet pattering behind me;
and once or twice small noises like whis-
pers close at my ear-nothing more"
You are not at all frightened"
II? Not bit of 1t, SIR and the man
bold look treasured me on one point-viz.,
that. happen what might, he would not de-
sert me-.
We were in the hall, the street door
closed, and my attention was now drawn
to my dog. He had at first run in eagerly
enough but had sneaked back to the door
and was scratching and whining to get out.
After patting him on the head and encour-
aging him gently, the dog seemed to recon-
Gle himself to the situation and followed
me through the house, but keeping close
at my heels instead Of hurrying inquisitevly
in advance, which was his usual and nor
NAL habit in all strange places. We first
visited the subterranean apartments the
kitchen and other offices, and especially the
cellars, in which last there were two or
three bottles OF wine still left In a bin, COW
cred with cobwebs, and, evidently, by their
appearance, undisturbed for many years.
1t was clear that the ghosts were not wine
btbbers. For the rest we discovered moth
ing Of interest. There was gloomy little
back yard, with very high walls. The
stones of this yard were very damp, and
what with the damp and what with the
dust and smoke CRIME on the pavement our
feet left a slight impression where we
passed. And now appeared the first strange
phenomenon witnessed by myself in this
strange abode. saw, Just before me, the
print of q foot suddenly form itself, as 1t
were I stopped, caught hold of my serv-
ant, and pointed to 1t.
In advance of the footprint, as suddenly
dropped another. We both saw 1t. !
advanced quickly to the place, the footprint
kept advancing before me, small foot
print--the foot Of a child; the impression
shape; but 1t seemed to US both that 1t was
the print Of naked foot. This phenome-
non ceased when we arrived at the opposite
wall, nor did 1t repeat itself on returning
We remounted the stairs, and entered the
rooms on the ground floor, dining parlor,
a small back parlor, and a still smaller
third room that had been probably appro-
priated for a footnfan-aH still as death.
We then visited the drawing rooms, which
seemed fresh and lew. In the front room
I seated myself In the arm chair. F.
which he had lighted us. I told him to
shut the door, AS he turned to do so. a
chair opposite to me moved from the wall
quickly and noiseiessly, and dropped itself
about yard from my own chair, fmme-
diately fronting 1t.
why, this is better than the turning
tables said !. with half-laugh; and as
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-25
NAVAL ACADEMY BUILDINGS.
Cannot Put Them UP Within the Limit
of Cost Fixed by Congress.

Secretary Moody has been informed
that it will be impossible to complete the
buildings at the Naval Academy within the
limit CT cost fixed by Congress owing to
the very large increase in the price of ma
terial. When the new academy buildings
were planned Congress fixed the limit Of
cost at 100000, and Secretary Long ap-
portioned that sum among the various
buildings and improvements. Since then it
has been decided to erect a hospital and
also to do certain dredgework in the Sew
ern. 1t is stated that since 1900 the price
of building material had increased on an
average over 80 per cent 1t is probable
that the Secretary will call the attention
Of Congress to the matter in his annual
report.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-25
laughed my dog put back his head and


r., coming back had not observed
the movement Of the chair. He employed
himself now IN sitting the dog. l continued
to gaze on the chair, and fancied l saw on
figure, but an outline so indistinct that /
could only distrust by own vision. The dog
now was quiet. Put backsthat chair OPP
posite to me-" said to r; put it back
to the WALL
F. obeyed WAS that you, sir?'
said he, turning abruptly.
Il! What?"
Why, something struck me. I felt it
sharply on the shoulder, just here"
NO" said /. But we have jugglers
present and, though we may not discover
their tricks, we shall catch them before
they frighten u.s."
rooms-in fact, they felt so damp and so
chilly that I was glad to get to the fire
upstairs. We locked the doors of the
drawing rooms-a precaution which,
rooms we had searched below The bed
room my servant had selected for me was
the best the f1oor-a large one, with
two windows fronting the street. The four
posted bed. which took up no inconsiderable
space, was opposite to the fire, which
burned clear and bright; a door in the
wall to the left between the bed and the
window, communicated with the room
which my servant appropriated to himself.
This last was a small room with sofa
bed and had no communication with the
landing place-no other door but that which
conducted to the bed room 1 was to occupy.
On either side of my fireplace was a cup
board, without locks, flush with the wall
and covered with the same dull-brown pa
per. We examined these cupboards-only
hooks to suspend female dresses-nothing
else; we sounded the walls-evidently solid
the outer walls Of the building. Having
finished the survey of these apartments,
warmed myself a few minutes and lighted
my cigar. then, still accompanied by F.,
went forth to complete my reconnoiter. In
the landing place there was another door;
1t was closed firmly. Sir" said my SER
want, in surprise, II unlocked this door
with all the others when 1 first came; 1t
cannot have got locked from the inside,
for"
Before he had finished his sentence the
door, which neither of us then was touch
ing. opened quietly of itself We looked at
each other an instant. The same thought
seized both-some human agency might be
detected here I rushed in first, my servant
followed. A small, blank, dreary room
without furniture-a few empty boxes and
hampers in corner-a small window, the
shutters closed-not even a fireplace-no
other door but that by which we had en-
tered-no carpet on the floor, and the floor
seemed very old, uneven, worm-eaten,
mended here and there, as was shown by
the whittier patches on the wood; but no
living being, and no visible place in which
a living being could have hidden. AS we
stood gazing around the door by which we
had entered closed as quietly as 1t had be-
fore opened we were imprisoned.
For the first time felt a creep of un-
definable horror. Not SO my servant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-25
MOORE 6 HILL (Tnc.D,
717 10Th St. NV.
YOUNG GIRLS BRAVE DEED.
Played Piano While Her Companions
Escaped From Fire

A dispatch from Chicago, ILL.,, last night
says: Ethel Barker. fourteen years old,
daughter Of Alderman Barker. braved
smoke and mena cling flames today, and
while hundreds of her fellow pupils in the
Lincoln School marched in orderly man
ner from peril to safety she remained cour-
ageously at her post and played a lively
march on piano.
Hardly had the lines in the various room 2
formed before the stirring notes of 81
Sousa'S marches penetrated all quarters.
Each tramping pupil knew his place. and
little Ethel knew hers, too. While the four
hundred merged from all corners into one
great column and were moving out of the
building, she played the piano as evenly as
if there had been no danger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-25
Prison Garb for the Navy.

The Navy Department has decided upon a
distinctive prison garb for marines and
enlisted men in the navy 1t will be plain
dark gray uniform, blouse and trousers,
with round-brimmed soft hat of the same
hue. Heretofore enlisted men serving
terms in naval prisons have worn their old
service uniforms. This was regarded as
hard upon the other men in the service, and
upon the recommendation of the judge ad-
vocate general the prison uniforms were
decided upon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-25
The Case Of Lieut.. Owens.

The case of Lieut.. A. c. Owen of the
navy, who was tried recently in New York
by court-martial for being absent with
out leave and for financial Irregularities, is
now in the hands Of the Secretary of the
Navy, who has agreed to suspend action
upon it until tomorrow. The findings of
the court are against Lieutenant Owen, eX-
cept on one or two specifications. When
the Secretary passes upon the case it will
go to the President for final action
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-25
Clash of Guards at Pekin.

A special cable dispatch to the New
York Sun from Pekin yesterday says: An
Austrian patrol belonging to the legation
guards today killed an Italian soldier while
attempting to stop a quarrel.
An Austrian soldier previously killed a
Japanese in a similar manner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-25

pine lumber at T. r. Rileys wharf today
and will sail for Edenton, N. c.
The schooner Sidonia Curley under char
ter for H. L. Biscoe of this city, has gone
to Norfolk to load lumber to this city.
The schooner Belmont is at the wharf
foot of 18th street southwest unloading
cargo of cord wood for Johnson Bros.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-25

Bread riots are reported from the UraI
districts, where thousands of persons are
idle because of the closing of the iron
works.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-25
S4.,35O-EASY TERMS.

Red brick and stone fronts. The arrangement IL
the bes-parlor, reception hall, dining room, pam
try and kitchen first floor; back porch, three
sleeping and modern tiled bath room; plenty
Of closet room.
These houses will be well finished; hardwood on
first floor; dining room TO be finished In burlap,
with wooden paneling and plate rail.
POPULAR-PRICED HOUSES
OF THIS DESCRIPTION. LOCATED ON A WIDE
THROUGH STREET IN THIS DESIRABLE SEC
TION, DON'T REMAIN ON THE MARKET LONG.
NO. 1923 U ST. OPEN FOR INSPECTION.
MOORE & HILL Unc) III 14TH ST. NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-25
OUT Of WASHINGTON.

MAPLEWOOD, CONCORDyILLE, PA.-s2s4-YALE,
Harvard Ind Wesleyan Instructors prepare 40
boys for business college. Gymnasium; athletic
oc2O-T2ts4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-25

Results prove circulation.
The silent testimony o.
the hundreds of advertisers
using The Star speaks for
the results they get from it.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-06

Rome, Jan. 4.-Queen Helena, of
Italy, the royal consort of King Victor
Emanuel III, has become an amateur
photographer of great skill. Very re-
Gently she turned the camera upon her
infant daughter. the Princess Yolanda
with remarkable success. The full
name of the little Princess Is Yolanda
Margherita Milena Elisabeth Romano
Maria, the weight of which her diminu'
tive personality seems to bear with
ease. She is the first Princess of the
House of Savoy born in Rome since
1903, when the two daughters of Victor
Emanuel /, saw the light in the Co
lonna palace.
At her birth, the first of last June,
thousands of prisoners were pardoned
and liberated. and all the poor chill
dren of Rome were given dinners in
honor of the little royal maiden. Ev-
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-06
Child Worth Millions.

my child is worth millions to mo-"
says Mrs. Mary Bird, of Harrisburg,
Pa, 'yet would have lost her by
Group had l not purchased a bottle
of One Minute Cough Cure" One
Minute Cough Cure is sure cure for
coughs. Group and throat and lung
troubles. An absolutely safe cough
cure which acts Immediately. The
youngest child can take 1t with entire
safety. The little ones like the taste
and remember how often it helped
them. Every family should have a
bottle of One Minute Cough Cure
handy. At this season especially II
may be needed suddenly.
William Warner. Gem Pharmacy, lis
s. Howard ct.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-06
A Profitable InveStme Mt.

81 was troubled for about seven
years with my stomach and in bed
half my time" says E. Demick, Som
erville, Ind. II spent about 1000
and never could get anything to help
me until l tried Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure. l have taken few bottles and
am entirely we'll" You don't live by
what you eat but by what you di-
gest and assimilate. If your stomach
doesn't digest your food you are real
ly starving. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
does the stomach's work by digesting
the food. You don't have to diet. Eat
all you want. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
cures all stomach troubles.
William Warner, Gem Pharmacy. lis
S. Howard ST.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-06
Itays Royal Babe and Its Royal Photographer.

cry child born in Rome, in Naples and
in the Metropolitan provinces on the
same day, received from the King and
Queen a complete outfit, a cradle and
a savings bank book with $40 to his
credit.
Princess Yolanda, who is vigorous
and healthy child, as yet wears only
one ornament, silver medal, which
the Queen ,Dowager Margherita, ner
grandmother placed around her neck
and which has on one side the likeness
of the Christ child and on the other
that of the Virgin.
Viva Princessa Yolandaw cry the
enthusiastic Italians every time the
royal bapy makes her appearance in
public, for the people of Rome, at first
disappointed because the Kings first
born was not boy. have become quite
reconciled to the little Princess Vol
anda. of the House of Savoy.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-06

II Grant and Cross.
~ North and Maple,
"A North Union. near Bluff.
75 Robinson Bros. North Forge.
76 The Whitmore-R Co.
IS East Market and Cook.
70 Home, near Lillian.
81 Western Linoleum Co.
81 Summit Sewer Pipe Co.
SO Allyn and Cross.
81 Thornton and Harvard.
So The ]. G. Mcneil Boiler Works.
81 Thornton and Camp.
so Main and Miller ave.
Schumacher cooper shop. N. Broad.
way.
95 Main and Mill.
9S Buchtel ave-, and Fay.
121 General Alarm.
126 Arlington and Second ave.
232 Renner's Brewery, n. Forge ST
241 Sherman and Voris.
123 Silver and Hickory.
pa South High and Chestnut.
125 West Market and Rhodes ave.
251 Cedar and Wabash ave.
253 West Exchange, near Willow.
3l2 Cascade Mills, North Howard.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-06
WOOD TURNING
SEWING SCHOOL

great deal of their time and attention.
Nearly all the classes are filled to be-
yond the usual limit, and the small
ness of the graduating classes begins
to be less noticeable than 1t was i'm
medlately after the change in the time
of the High school course from three
to four years.
There are 27 candidates for diplomas
this year, and the success of their er-
forts can only be known on the COM
pletion of the examinations. 1t is ex-
pected by examiners and teachers that
the work will have been completed in
time so that promotion cards can be
issued Jan. 20.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-06

"a Sherman. near Exchange.
"a Main and Exchange.
26 North Howard and Tallmadga
81 West Market and Green.
% Akron Knife Works.
20 Washington aud Hopp Alley.
81 North Howard and North.
81 East Market and Spruce.
81 West Market and Valley.
35 Carroll ard Spicer.
SO Carroll and Sumner.
81 North and Arlington.
SO Vine and Fountain.
so Coburn and Campbsll.
Al Wooster ave, and Locust
AZ Pearl, near cistein.
43 South Main and Falor.
45 College and Mill.
46 Arlington and Hazel.
AZ Howe and Bowcry.
4S West South.
40 Merrill Pottery, State.
81 Howard and Cherry.
81 No, 4 Engine House, Main ant
Faior.
IS Center ST., Railroad Crossing
"a Buchtel ave-, and Union.
So Akron Stoneware Co.. 9th Ward
81 Lods and Turner.
So Perkins and Adolph ave.
so Webster, Camp " Lane Ma
chine Co.
O. Case ave, and Kent.
81 Sieberling Mill, 9th Ward.
63 Johnston and Champlain.
"a Akron Sewer Pipe Co., Blacl
Mill
67 Carroll and East Market.
IS Second ave. and Valley Ry
50 johnson and Wilson.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-06
AKRON MARKETS.

CThese prices furnished daily by L.
Kryder & Scns)
BUYING PRICES.
Wheat. per bu.. 81 to SIC.
Rye, per bu., 6Dc.
Oats, per bu., Is to 50c.
Corn, new, 80 to 35c.
Timothy seed, per bu., $3.50 to
$500.
Glover seed, per bu., S4. So.
Hay, baled, SO to SD.
Straw, baled, So to 81.
SELLING PRICES.
Oats per bu., SO to soc.
Corn, new, per bu., 80, 4Oc.
Bran, per cwt, $1.25.
Middlings, per cwt., $1.35, S1.40.
Hay, per cwt., zoe, Toe.
Straw, per bale. 4Oc. 5Oc
Crhese prices furnished daily by
Jas. C'iristy Jr. & Co..
Green calf hides, No 1. per Ii. DC.
Green beef hides. No. i. per lb., 7c
Sheep pelts, 40 to 60c.
Tallow, per h., &c.
Crhese prices furnished daily By Nelan
Brothers.)
BUYING PRICES.
Eggs, strictly fresh, per doz, 20, 30c.
Chickens, live, per lb., &c to &c.
Butter, creamery, per 1b. 2Sc.
Potatoes, per bu., soc to S5c.
RETAIL PRICES.
Eggs, strictly fresh, per doz, 80.
Chickens, dressed, per h., 10 to 1919
Butter, creamery, per ID, 32c.
Potatoes, 30c pix.
Crhese prices furnished daily by
Armour & Co.
Sugar cured hams, 1O%.
Skinned hams. 11k.
California hams. ~ to 8.
Bacon, 10la to II.
Dried beef. lie to 14c.
Simon pure lard, in tierces, 11A.
Country kettle lard, in tierces, 1O1a.
Compound lard, in tierces. Sh.
60 lb. tubs, hc over tierces.
Dressed beef, 6 to S1ac.
Dressed calves, DC to 91ac.
Dressed hogs, IA to ~.
Cattle, live, $3.50. $475.
Sheep, So to S4.75.
Hogs, 5A to 6A.
Spring lambs, dressed, 81 to 8.
Spring lambs, live, to ).
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-06
FIRE ~ chARY cAnHs !

! Central Engine House.
2 Buckeye Works.
Diamond Rubber Works.
8 Main and Market.
G No. 2 Engine House, Sixth Ward.
Z North broadway, mead Market.
s Buchtel ave-, and Bowery.
3 Miller Rubber works.
o Schumacher Mil, Mill street.
IL Prospect, near Mill.
10 Furnace and Broadway.
II Main and Keck.
10 Ash and Park Place,
10 No, 3 Engine House. West Hill.
II Carroll and Exchnage.
IS Empire Mower and Reaper
Works.
20 Akron Rubber Works.
ri Prospect and Perkins.
% Forge aud Market. .H
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-06
NEW MEMBERS.
Fifteen Accessories To Trinity
Lutheran Church.

There We're Is accessions at the COM
at st. Pauls Lutheran church,
Sunday. This is the largest number
of accessions at one communion in the
history of the church, and Rev. ]. H.
Zinn, the pastor, is being congratu'
lated.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-06
Go II by al, means. go II fast.

Go 1t while leather and horse shoes last
Go 1t as hard as ever you can, but don I
slip over. my fine young man, or there Will
come q time when you "come cropper.'
The joints will creak and the bones will
ache; then you will be ready to bless the
boon to humanity, "St. Bernard Vegetable
Pills" They Will counteract the conse
quences of bad habits, promote weakened
digestion, tone up the torpid liver, kidneys
store your health
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-06
this place, Tuesday.

this place, Tuesday.
Mr.. Howard Carter was in Akron,
Tuesday.
Mr.. Henry Robinson was in PENN
sula on business, Monday.
Mr.. John Mcfarland, and daughter,
Clara, of Solon, spent New Years with
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Palmer.
Louis Bell, who has been attending
Hammel's Business college, at Akron,
has finished course in bookkeeping
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-06
INSURANCE
NEWS FROM
EVERETT.
Especial Correspondence.)

Everett, Jan. 6-Alss Nina Cham
berlin, who has been dangerously i'll,
10 slowly improving.
Mrs. w. j. Bower and her daughter,
Mrs. Charles Hart, of Akron, spent
New Years with Mr. and Mrs. Park
Lee, of Richtield.
Pearl Gracey, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Gracey, who has been i'll
for the past week, Is on the road to re-
covery.
Thomas Miers was In Akron on
business Tuesday.
George Morgan, our new merchant,
Is doing a good business.
Mr. w. l.. Steward, of Akron, visit
ed his mother, Mrs. Mary Steward, of
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-06
Akron K. Of c. at Warren.

Members of Akron Couu /, Knights
of Columbus, went to Warren, Sun
day to help institute a X. Of O. coun-
ell at that place. The exercises were
conducted very successfully, and Q
large crowd attended.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-06
Don't Live Together.

Constipation and health never 90
together. De Wits Little Early Ris-
ers promote easy action of the bowels
without distress. 81 have been trou-
bled with costiveness nine years." says
J. o. Greene, Depauw, Ind. II have
tried many remedies but Little Early
Risers give best results"
VIM. Warner, Gem Pharmacy, lib
So. Howard st.