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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-25
HEARING RESUMED.
Labor Leaders Contend Over Possession
of Property.

The hearing in the Police Court In the
case of Simon Burns, Henry A. Hicks, Thos.
II. Canning, John Fernau and j. Frank
O'Meara of the knights of Labor, who are
charged with forcible entry into the head
quarters of the organization, 43 B street
northwest, was resumed at 1:3O O'Clock
this afternoon.
Considerable time was spent in discussing
the question as to whether certain testi-
mony should be admitted, showing that the
defendants had a right to enter the prem
ises If they believed they were officers OF
the order. Mr.. Gould said he would con-
cede that the defendants were officers OF
the organization.
1t was also admitted that Hicks, who
was called as the first witness today, pre-
sided over the convention which was held
at Niagara Falls recently, at which his CO.
defendants were elected officers of the
Knights of Labor.
Lawrence Litz, who was employed as
Waterman at the labor headquarters, was
on the stand when The Stars report closed
yesterday, and nothing new was developed
in his cross-examination.
Sergt. Murphy Of the sixth precinct fol-
lowed him and his testimony was to the eff
feet that he had seen three Of the defend
ants in the neighborhood of the building
Sunday evening. They were Burns, Hicks
and O'Meara.
After Sergeant Murphy had testified the
district attorney stated that the govern
ment woulu rest its case, and at o'clock
court adjourned until today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-25
The Voice of Experience.

From the Chicago Post
The brides mother was visiting her and
together they sat in the sewing room. The
bride was fixing the sleeve lining of her
husbands overcoat.
Well l think that's a neat job" remark
ed the bride, as she finished her task.
The mother examined 1t and shook her
head solemnly.
you don't like it," suggested the bride.
IT'S too well DONE was the reply.
TOO well done?"
Yes; it's a tailor's job"
But II l can do II as well a tailor"
why then, of course, you'll have to keep
on doing things of that sort Oh, l kISw
all about it. 1 tried 1t myself when I was
first married, and later had to ruin two
coats before l could break your father of
the habit of bringing everything to me- Just
listen to the voice of experience, daughter,
and make bungling job of that, even if
you have to tear 1t all out and do It over
again It's no trouble at all to discourage
him now but 1t will be year or so later.
1t Is of the utmost Importance that a wo-
man should begin married life right"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-25
WILL APPOINT RECEIVERS.
Opinion of Justice Hagner in Suit Re.
garding Valuable Realty.

Justice Hagner late yesterday afternoon
delivered an opinion in the case of John F.
Leggitt and others against George P. Rob-
inson and Daniel X. Trimmer and others,
In which he stated that he would appoint
receivers to take charge of the affairs of
a syndicate owning large tract of land
near Fort Myer Heights. The property
involved is known as Whartons addition to
Fort Myer Heights, and it originally COM
prised about thirty-three acres. Portions
of the tract, however, have been sold, leav-
ing property valued at about $50 900 in the
transaction. The bill of the compliments
states that in June, 1891, Robinson and
Trimmer organized a syndicate for the pur-
pose of purchasing a tract of land in Alex
andria county, Va. The complainants al
lege that the defendants named represented
that they were paying S43, 900 for the prop
erty, $25,0O0 cash and $4,000 on time
The plan, as stated was to divide the
$4,000 into twenty shares of $1,250 each
and all the parties concerned were to en-
joy benefits in proportion to their interest
In the property. On these representations
1t was alleged the complaipants took GER
tain amount of shares. and the property
was decided TO Robinson and Trimmer to
manage.
after the purchase of the property the de-
PENDANTS made arrangements with another
party, giving him the exclusive sale of the
property and allowing him per cent COM
mission on sales. They further allege that
they recently discovered that Robinson &
Trimmer paid only s2S, 600 for the tract.
instead OF $4,000, thereby making a profit
out of the syndicate of $4,000
me complainants asked the court to an
point receivers to take charge of the SYN
dfcate's affairs because of these alleged
Misrepresentation and because of the mis-
management of the said defendants
m he
piainants the defendants denied the al
legations therein, but the court decided
that the claims of the plaintiffs were
correct and announced that receivers win
be appointed.
Attorneys J. ]. Darlington and Bates
Warren represented the complainants, and
Attorneys Gordon & Gordon and c. C.
Cole appeared for the defendants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-25
TOOTHPICK HABIT.
So Prevalent in Chicago That It At
fords a Clue to Character.
From the Chicago Journal.

From the Chicago Journal
We have the drink habit, the card-play-
ing habit. the tobacco habit-in fact. hab-
Its innumerable but there is one habit of
which little has been said although it is
present among us. 1t is the toothpick habit.
and 1t Is as firmly rooted in those who have
1t as any of the more Objectionable ones
observe man coming down State street
early In the morning. He has one of the
little bits of wood in his mouth. Now. here
is where little character reading comes in
II he be OF quick, high-strung nervous
temperament. In few minutes time he will
have chewed up one end of 1t and turned
the other end in his mouth to masticate
This end Is also soon reduced to pulp and
a fresh toothpick takes it's place He
reaches his place Of business or EMPLOY
ment. but the toothpiek still sticks there,
nor does he have his mouth free of one
until his stock is entirely exhausted or he
is tired out. In the former case a match
is resorted to or few toothpickS borrowed
from neighbor. which he will repay when
he obtains a fresh stock at the restaurant
where he eats his luncheon.
Cool, phlegmatic persons will keep a
toothpfck in their mouths for several hours.
man of moody or troubled mind will let
his toothpick droop listlessly downward a
man with his mind intent on one thing will
close his teeth on 1t and it will stick out
straight, while happy go-lucky person.
or one with a mind free from care. will
have his toothpick at an upward angle, or
constantly shifting about in the mouth. L
tell you that habit is a great index to a
mans thoughts and characteristics.
The cashier of leading cafe, whose
desk is right where the box of toothpicks
is, says the habit is growing to such an ex-
tent as to keep them busy filling the box
anew. And worst of ALL" she remarked,
they seem unable to break themselves of
the habit After gazing furtively around, a
man will grab up a handful of toothpicks
and hastily thrust them in his vest pocket
with a guilty Look
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-25
A WHALER'S RETURN.
Some Results of Life in High Lati-
tudeS

From the New Bedford Standard
The steam whaler Thrasher arrived at
san Francisco from the Arctic with about
5000 pounds Of whalebone. She sent down
5000 pounds earlier in the year, and her
total harvest for the season, 5000 pounds,
Will mean neat balance for the captain
and officers. The foremost hands and green
members Of the crew will have had long
ride and their share may be large enough
to leave them few dollars after their in
debtedness to the ship is settled.
The Thrasher went far to the north, but
saw little ice there, and not many whales
The bone she brought down was obtained
from five boWheads. She had some expert
ence in the early ice and was detained in
pack for three weeks. This detention lost
for the Thrashers officers golden oppor-
tunity for trading with the natives. The
other boats of the feet escaped the ice and
had cleaned out the barter market when
the Thrasher came to hand.
The Thrashers officers made several at
tempts to trade with the natives on the
Siberian coast, but found the vigilance of
the Russian concessionaires too much for
even Yankee ingenuity.
Gold in paying quantities has been dis
covered some ten miles inland from East
Cape Thrasher people were shown some
of the nuggets and listened to many stories
of the wonderful richness of the newly
found mines. All the trading privileges on
the Siberian coast have been conceded to
Russians, who guard their rights most re-
lfgiously. They are working these mines
and many of the holders of concessions
are making considerable money.
Oscar Whelstrom, a Swedish sailor the
Thrasher, went insane during the early
part of the cruise and was sent home on
the steamship Portland. He sent
ashore in irons at Dutch Harbor. So peace
fully did he behave that his custodians
ashore removed the restraining handouts
and leg irons and accorded the demented
sailor large measure of freedom. He took
advantage of tbs one stormy night escap-
with only one oar, attempted to reach the
Thrasher, anchored mile from the beach
His absence was discovered and a lfeboat
left the beach in chase. In spite Of the
crankiness of his craft and the fact that he
had but one oar, Oscar gave his pursuers q
long chase, and was within few hundred
yards of the whaler when overtaken.
James Allen, another member of the
Thrasher's crew, was left at Port Hope at
his own request. He will remain there un-
til next year and will put in the winter
hunting whales and fur game from the ice
foes.
Steamer jeanette at San Francisco re-
ports speaking steamers Belvidere and Bow
head In Boring October 16.
Herman Hailman, sailor on the Whaler
Jeanette, attempted to escape over the ice
July 1 to the Alaskan coast. but when he
had covered a mile of the journey to the
shore, the fifth mate and a party of Eski-
mos went after him with rifles.
Two other sailors, John Murphy and John
Drew, sent letter ashore at st. Michaels
claiming to have been shanghaied and ex-
to continuing on the whaler. They con-
tinued on the Jeanette.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-25
CHAMBERLAINs OFF TO AFRICA.
They Sail on the Armored Cruiser
Good Hope

LONDON, November 25:-Colonial secre-
tary Chamberlain and Mrs. Chamberlain
started for South Africa today amid cor
dial farewells from large circle of friends.
The police cordoned the railroad station
and permitted only ticket holders to enter
the building. Premier Balfour, War Secre-
tary Brodrick, ord Selborne, first lord Of
the admiralty; Lord Roberts and Lady
Roberts, Lord Strathcona, the Canadian
high commissioner; Secretary Henry
White of the United States embassy, and
many other notable persons were among
those who Joined in wishing the colonial
secretary and his wife a good voyage.
The couple travelled in the royal train to
Portsmouth, where they boarded the ar
mored cruiser Good Hope and entertained
on that vessel party at luncheon prior to
sailing The storerooms of the warship
have been we'll equipped and French chef
has been shipped. Many live sheep and
chickens are carried on board the Good
Hope and the special delicacies intended
for the Chamberlatns table are alone val
ueu at 81, 500. The store rooms contain
800 cases Of wine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-25
THE INDIAN SCHOOLS
DECLARED BY.-CHIEFs TO BE A
FAILURE.
They Ask That Their Children Be Al
lowed to Attend Regular
District Schools.
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
OMAHA, NeS.3 November 49, 1902.
The Indians Of the Santee and Omaha
reservations in Nebraska have become radi-
caRy opposed to the Indian schools, and
they have petitioned the members of Con-
gress to help them get a ruling from the
Indian office to permit their children to go
to the regular district schools, that they
may receive training along with the white
children.
II this be done, of course, 1t would render
necessary the abandonment Of the Indian
schools. The arguments presented by the
Indian chieftains are that their children
DO rot acquire the proper spirit of civiliza-
ton when kept by themselves. The very
fact that they are@kept by themselves, they
argue, makes them feel that they are not
equal to the white children and gives them
the idea for life that 1t is presumption on
their part to even attempt to compete with
the whites
This would go to point out the error of
the Indian Rights Association and proves
thelr theory wrong, as practice has shown
to the Indians themselves the failure of
the Indian schools to teach the Indian
children what the adult Indian would have
them taught.
An Indian agent had this to say: Get
them into the public schools Of the states
and territories rapidly possible. Do
not keep Indian children or Indian men
ana women separated from other Ameri-
cans herded by themselves. When they
live among whites and live the home life
and the school life Of whites, pay taxes
and vote and share in local affairs, they are
as good citizens as any we have. They
are as easily assimilated in our American
neighborhood life and political life as are
the Scandinavian and the Germans-more
easily than the ignorant Polish laborers
who come to US from old centers of civili-
cation"
The white people on the border Of the
agency say that the system Of sending
children to the public schools was tried
some years ago and found wanting. It's
failure was due to the fact that the Indian
children were not compelled to go to school.
But in recent years Nebraska and other
western states have enacted compulsory
education laws. so that a truant officer
appointed for service at each of the agen-
cies would meet the whole requirements
of the case
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-25
Making Artificial Butterflies.

From the Chicago News.
Artificial butterflies are sometimes man
ufactured for sale as rare specimens to nat
ural history museums and private collec-
tors. Their preparation mainly consists in
spreading with camePs hair brush very
thin gum or paste over the wings or ordi-
nary butterflies and then sprinkling over
this certain delicate metallic powders of
various colors. By this deft manipulation
very common butterfly can be transformed
into one that is extremely rare. The fraud
came to light through an alleged specimen
of red admiral, the butterfly SO widely
noted for it's brilliant red and white hues.
Sometimes the white speeks turn blue, and
a specimen in which this transformation
has taken place is regarded as a great
rarity The dealer knew this, and naturally
his red admiral had many blue specks. IN
fortunately for him, the purchaser was sus-
picious, and by the use of a magnifying
glass and damp brush quickly discovered
the fraud.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-25
INVESTMENTS AT CAPE MAY.
Syndicate Said to Be Ready to Spend
$4,000, 900 There.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
CAPE MAY, N. j.. November 25.-Samuel
Shields and Charles Fitzgerald, represent
ing a syndicate behind which there is said
to be s2OO0O,OC0, for investment, have pur-
chased for their syndicate the local electric
light plant for $4,000, and Mr.. Fitz-
gerald will come to Cape May next Friday
to take possession of the property. This
syndicate has SO far expended over s215,-
600 in acquiring lands and options in the
vicinity in the past. six months. They have
taken title in the name of Anthony NJ. Zane
of Philadelphia to the East Cape May
beach. which has two miles Of ocean front,
and extends between Madison avenue and
Sewells Point, and to all the meadow land
back of it. For this they have paid $685.
COO For the two-rnile beach, which is
just north Of East Cape May, and only sep
arated by Cold Spring inlet. agreement
to purchase in Zane name has been placed
on record, and the agreement price Is $70,-
600 Only last week the Ocean Villa Land
Company, which now owns the two-mile
beach. for the sum Of 600 obtained from
the New Jersey riparian commissioners the
riparian rights connected with the island
Samuel Shields attorney secured the con-
cesson. 1t is denied that George Gould and
Henry c. Prick are interested in these
movements but the attorney of Mr. Gould
has been over the ground much of late.
George w. Boyd, assistant general pas
senger agent of the Pennsylvania railroad
is authority for the statement that the men
in the enterprise nationally known.
1t is proposed to make out of the place
second Newport. 1t is also said that the
New Jersey members of Congress and sew
eral Pennsylvania members are in favor of
making an appropriation to deepen Cold
Spring inlet 1t was rumored yesterday
that the syndicate had purchased the beach
front trolley railroad, but the rumor could
not be confirmed, nor was it denied. The
syndicate. it is said, are DESTROYS Of pur-
oh i'm
local corporation. and the water works,
which is the property of the municipality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-25
The Diet Kitchen Not Yet Ready.

Chief Chemist Wiley Of the Agricultural
Department yesterday informed the twelve
young men who are to board at the gov
ernments expense for year to test effect
of chemical preservatives that the diet
kitchen had not been completed and
the test would accordingly be delayed d
full week. This postponement was due,
said DR.. Wiley, to the inability of the au-
thorities to procure a government painter
at leisure Some one will be found, 1t Is
thought, within day or so and the delay
ended by Saturday at least. The CLERKS
presented themselves at the laboratory all
ready for breakfast. When they heard Dr.
Wiley's announcement, therefore, they hur-
ried away to stay their hunger on the less
scientific fare of lunch room.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-25
oHIo's MUNICIPAL CODE.
Constitutionality of the Bill Upheld
by Lower Courts

CINCINNATI, November 25-The first
attack on the constitutionality of the re-
Gently enacted municipal code bill for Ohio
met with defeat in the court of common
pleas today. The case was brought at the
request of a taxpayer to test the law
Judge Murphy overruled the plaintiffs de-
murrer to the answer, thus sustaining the
eonstitutionality of the law on all the points
raised Among these was that the law was
not uniform in its operation, and that it
was not legally passed. 1t is understood
the case will be appealed at once to the
circuit court and then be taken to the
supreme court soon a possible to set
tie the point of constitutionality finally.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-25
Advices From Minister Suuiers.

A cablegram received at the State De-
partment this morning from Minister
Squiers at Havana reports that the Cuban
government Is taking firm stand and the
strike situation is better. 1t was reported
that Senior Tamayo, secretary of the gov
eminent" had resigned.
Senior Quesada, the Cuban minister, call
ed at the State Department today and talked
over the situation with Secretary Hay.
The conditions in Havana are being watch
ed with the closest interest here, where it
is believed that the ability of the present
Cuban government to maintain law and
order and adequately safeguard the heavy
investments of foreign capital at Havana Is
about to be subjected to a severe test The
interest of the United States in the matter
of course lies in the fact that by the terms
of the Plat amendment the United States
is made responsible for the maintenance of
these safeguards in the event that the
Cuban government itself is unable to do So
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-25
Patents Issued During the Week.

A total Of 595 letters patent have been
granted by the commissioner of patents
during the week ended at noon today. OF
this number 451 went to citizens Of the
United States. Seven are accredited to
citizens of the District of Columbia as fol-
lows: Frank A. Carpenter, roller screen
for car windows; Albert G. Davis, three
patents, system of electrical distribution;
Edwin M. Cover, toilet mirror: George E..
Howard, label; Robert Watson, apparatus
for treating diseases by vacuum and aic
pressure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-25
Bequeathed to Wife.

By the terms of the will of George w.
Myers, dated October Is last, and filed to-
day for probate with the register of wills
for the District, the testator directs that
all his estate both real and personal, shall
be given to his wife, Mrs. Margaret Myers,
for life, and after her death to his two
nieces Hanna L. Groomes and Mary M.
Myers in equal shares. William B. Mat
thews Is named as executor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-25
Evacuation Day Celebrated.

NEW YORK. November 25.-Evacuation
day, which is the anniversary of November
25, 1888, when Washington and his forces
marched from Harlem into New York just
before the city was evacuated by the Brit
ish, was observed today. AS usual the flag
on the Battery pole was run up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-25
Surgeon Reeds Will.

The will of the late DR.. Walter Reed,
surgeon in the United States army, whose
death occurred last Sunday, was filed to-
day with the register of Wills for probate.
The instrument is dated June 3, 1900, and
the testator bequeaths all his estate, of
whatever description to his widow, Mrs.
Emily Lawrence Reed. Mrs. Reed and
John N Vaughan of Norfolk, Va, are
named as executors of the will
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-25
Wartman Brothers Sentenced.

BUFFALO, n. Y, November 25.-Attor-
ney John w. Wartman and his brother,
William A. Wartman, the latter of Phila-
delphia, convicted In the United States
court of conspiracy in connection with the
Coleman and Sherman bankruptcy case,
were sentenced today, the former to eigh-
teen months in Auburn prison and to pay
fine of $500, and the latter to pay fine of
S250
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-25
UMBRELLAS.
% cents-Worth ST.. so.

20 Ctrts-F OrlH 9I. 50.
Ladies 26-inch Umbrellas, of Union
Taffeta-a combination of linen
and silk, which will wear twice as
well as pure silk. Close roll, best
tempered steel rod and paragon
frame Cord and tassel. Hand
soonest handles shown this sea-
son, including gun metal, pol
ished wood, with filagree silver
trimmings; also carved bone,
fancy Dresden carved ebony, nat
ural wood, frs and lockwood.
Worth SI.5o-for. .oSc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-25
Charge of False Pretenses.

Joseph Won Jenny was brought here this
afternoon from New York by Detective
Miller and turned over to the marshal to
answer a charge of false pretenses pre-
ferred against him by e. j. Shumate
local freight agent. The prisoner was ar
rested as he was about to sail for Cuba
1t Is alleged that he obtained three pianos
from the freight agent by representing
that he was in the employ of a Cincinnati
hrm after his employment with the nrm
had ceased.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-25
The Boston at Santa Barbara.

SANTA BARBARA. Cal, November 20
The cruiser Boston has arrived here from
southern waters. 1t is stated that she viii
remain here two or three weeks for target
practice, and that the New York and
Marblehead are under orders to Join the
Boston in Santa Barbara channel as soon
rs possible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-25
Election in the Yukon.

SEATTLE, Wash. November 25.-A spe-
cial to the acknowledgement from Dawson
says that an election is being held in the
Yukon district for a member of parliament,
the first in the history of the country. The
ex-governor, Ross, and Jos. Clark are the
candidates. Dawson will go for Ross heav-
lily, but Clark is strong among the miners
on the creeks. The fight is close one and
Is being hotly contested.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-25
Death of James E. A. Gibbs.

LEXINGTON, Va, November 25.-James
E. A. Gibbs. the inventor of the Wilcox
and Gibbs sewing machine and other in
ventions, died at his home at Raphine.
Rockbrldge county, this morning. He was
seventy three years of age.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-25
Gear Has Another Nephew.

ST. PETERSBURG. November 25.-The
czars sister, Grand Duchess xenia. wife
of Grand Duke Alexander Michaelovitch,
odor, Crimea