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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-27
PEA BLowERs's BAN1sHmENr.
It is of More Importance Than at First
Appeared.

1T Is minor. but nevertheless imnorta ,t
coincident of city life that a few days af-
ter the issue OF the order In Washington
that pea-blowers. popguns. ETC.. were not
to be allowed upon our Streets" said a po-
lice official this morning, that The Star
published dispatch from Chicago In which
1t appeared that by reason Of a boy blow
Ing pea into the face OF a motorman on
an electric car, the pain caused him to re-
lease his hold upon the lever, and his car
crashed Into vehicle, inJuring nine per-
sons.
THE Punishment Of the air gun and pea
blower Is of more importance than appears
at first thought. In the hands of careless
boys. children and adults. often strangers
and usually innocent passersby have been
constantly hit by the missiles these instru-
ments of torture discharge and serious &C.
cidents, such as the loss of an eye, were
frequently reported to the police. Many Of
the air guns of recent manufacture dis
charge missile with almost as much force
as the old style did with a small charge
of powder Being noiseless the small boy
fiend in whose hands the weapon is thought
less and wrongly placed by parents. escapes
unseen. whereas he ought to be apprehend-
ed and fined as severely as other offenders
against the peace.
IF these precautions to preserve public
health and conserve public comfort are con-
tinued Washington will be one OF the few
cities in this country where the rights of
pedestrians are guarded and upheld. An
other point. In favor OF Washington's police
regulations Is that we keep vendors of
novelties ETC.. Off the sidewalks and on the
street where they belong Neither are street
fruit and other merchandise stands allowed
outside OF strict regulation lines set for that
purpose. which provides q free passageway
for persons on foot In other cities these
street vendors who are merely trespassers
upon other peoples property. work a pull
with local politicians, and In such cities
these trespassing stands are lodged upon
every block. II permit be given to one
man to sell goods upon the sidewalk there
is no Just reason why II cannot be given
to the next man who comes along and the
entire sidewalk given over to these tres
passing parasites upon the peoples space
on the sidewalks Of citiea"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-27

full" ' No 1oH If We love Me, keep Ny
commandments" Haydn: Joy to the
World" by Handel, and Brightest and
Best" by Mozart. Prof. ]. w. Garland
will officiate at the organ.
The Evangelical Alliance of the United
States in accord with the British Evan
gelicaI Alliance and with the alliances Of
other countries has arranged for the week
of united, worldwide prayer to be held In
churches Of all denominations in this coun-
try from January to II. inclusive. The
objects Of this week Of prayer. as stated in
the announcement of the alliance, Is to
plead for the saving Of souls, for the re-
demption of society and for the Christian
izing Of the nations. The theme sug
gested by the alliance for each day Of the
week of prayer beginning Sunday. January
4, are as follows: Appropriate services and
sermons, the church militant, foreign mis-
sions, home missions, special work for the
young, families and schools, nations and
their rulers, the ministry of the gospel,
pastors, teachers. evangelists and sermons.
At the Church of the Covenant tomorrow
afternoon at o'clock will occur the ordi-
ration to the ministry of Mr. William
Bishop Gates. Mr.. Gates is son Of DR..
Merrill E. Gates, who will preach the ser
mon at the service. Rev. DR.. Bittinger will
nus Of Amherst College and of Union The
illogical s.. ninary In New York. For some
time past fe has been assistant to the Rev
DR.. John B. Shaw, in the large West End
Church in New York city.
With all the ceremony incident to the
Catholic Church ritual the feast Of St
Stephen will be solemnized in the church
of that name tomorrow. Right Rev.
Bishop Curtis Of Baltimore will pontificate
at the mass and Rev. John B. Quirk of
Loyola will deliver the sermon.
A choir of thirty voices, with the assist
ance of full orchestra will sing Haydn's
imperial mass in D. The Adeste Fidelis
will be sung for professional, and Hark
Hank! My Soul, by Shelley, during the
vestng of the bishop.
Before the sermon Mr.. William Clabaugh
will sing Mattfeld's Vent Creator. At the
offertorium Noel. soprano solo and chorus
by Adam. Recessional. Nuptial Feast
March for orchestra and organ, by Ros-
letter.
Following are the members Of the quar-
tet: Miss A. Mae Rogers. soprano; Mrs
Virginia Wetzel - Maher, contralto: Mr.
| Thomas Fitzgerald. tenor: Mr.. William
Clabaugh. bass; Miss Eleanor Gillen, or
ganist and director.
The musical program to be rendered by
| the choir Of Wesley M. z. Church tomor-
row morning and evening will include the
following Christmas anthems: Your Voices
Raise Ye, Wiegand; Twas Night in Old
Judea, Dawson: Christmas. Awake! Salute
the Happy Morn, Schneider; the Birthday Of
| a King, Neidlinger; When Jordan flushed
His Waters Still, Palmer; Festival TIE
Deum, Buck. The choir consists Of Mrs
Chas. b. Bayly. soprano; Mrs. D. DIN
Leech. alto: Harrington Barker. tenor; Ro-
| land Rodrick, baritone; Prof Theo /. King
organist and director.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-27
Un1ucky.

From the Chicago Tribune.
Seeing ladder leaning against the house
he was passing, he went out Of his way and
walked under it. to show his contempt for
an old superstition.
In doing so he brushed against the ladder
and it loosened a han-gallon can Of black
paint that was insecurity fastened to the
top.
1t fell down on him.
He never walks under ladders now. He
thinks there Ia something In 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-27
EPWoRTH LEAGUE NOTES.

The regular social of Douglas League was
held at the church last evening. The
church was beautifully decorated with the
red and white colors Of the league, draped
from the chandeliers and around the pull
pit. A pleasing program was rendered dur
ing the evening and was in charge of the
literary department Of the chapter. It con-
sisted Of vocal and instrumental music, reci-
tations. etc. Members Of the following
local chapters were present: Trinity, Lynn,
Eldbrooke. Brightwood, Hamline, Wesley
and Ryland. President Jenkins Of Douglas
welcomed the visitors in few appropriate
remarks, which were responded to by Mr..
Harry Schooley, president OF Hamline
Chapter. membership contest. which has
been in progress for several weeks, was
closed and the Reds" under the leader
ship OF Mr.. E. H. Jones. were victorious.
Refreshments were served at the close of
the evenings entertainment by the losing
side, the whites"
Galthersburg Epworth League will ceie-
brate the ninth anniversary Of its organiza-
ton next Tuesday evening. at which time
the District president will make an address
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-27

Mr.. John W. Crawford conducted the de-
votional service at Gorsudh Chapter last
Sunday evening instead Of Mrs. ]. H. Good
rich, who was unayoidably detained from
attending the meeting. Mr.. George z. Coli
son will have charge Of the service at Cor
such tomorrow evening.
At Its regular Sunday afternoon meeting.
January II next, the Junior Epworth
League of Anacostia Chapter will have as
j it's visitor the district president of the
Epworth League. who will address the
juniors upon that line Of work.
The first meeting of the cabinet and Of
the board Of control for the year 1903 will
be held at Wesley Church Wednesday
| evening at and 1870 O'Clock, respectively.
At this meeting all the presidents Of the
local chapters are urged to be present to
consider matters Of Importance. One Of the
things to be considered Is the next sub
district meeting, which is to be held at
Ryland Chapter. corner Of 9th and D
streets, and at which there will be invited
to attend officers and members Of Metro
| politan Wesley. Gorsuch, Hamline, Bethes-
| da. Liberty Grove and Ashton. 1t Is under
stood that the officers and members Of
other chapters will also be welcomed.
The Directory for the year 1903 has just
been issued and has been distributed to the
various chapters.
| The league topic for Sunday evening is
| "Our Heavenly Home and the Way.
References, John xiv, 1-6; Lev. xxi, IA.
! Mr.. F. T. Israel, president Of the Wash
| ington district Epworth League. had charge
Of the devotional services of Fletcher Chap
| ter last Sunday night. His talk on THE
| Christmas Message was regarded as full
| of interest. Miss Dabbs and Miss keyhoe
! sang appropriate duets.
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and also install the recently elected officers
OF that chapter. The entire district cabinet
will not go to Gafthersburg on that ocoa-
sion to install the officers as was previously
announced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-27

Among the special anthems to be sung at
the Fifth Baptist Church tomorrow morn
Ing and evening during the special services
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-27

go NOTE.-While Offices afford all possible
privacy has been suggested that prominent and
we'll known persons might feel delicacy about calling
at office. In such will send one of doc
tors to such persons house Office to make the exami
nation and to fix the terms of treatment All commune
cations strictly private and confidential
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-30
YVES REDDIG RETURNS TO
CITY IN ROLE OF BURGLAR

Yves Reddig. a character well known
to the police here some years ago, is
back in town. His introduction to
the public comes in the form of an
that he has been
bound over to the grand jury in the
sum Of $1,000 for burglary. Last ev-
ening he watched his chance and en-
tered the basement at McCabe's resi-
dence on Fifth avenue while the
coachman was out. He made the
mistake of taking the key with him
to insure an easy exit. and the coach
man instituted search, finding him
and turning him over to the police.
DR.. |. Il. SCuders last evening re-
ported the loss of goatskin laprobe
that was taken from his buggy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-30
Notice to Stockholders.

There will be a meeting of the
stockholders of the Rock Island Lu-
bricator company held at the office of
John Nolll d Co, in the city of Rock
Island, Thursday. Jan. 5. at , O'Clock
p. m. for the purpose of electing nine
directors and transacting such other
business as may properly come before
them. Also to take action upon the
proposition to dispose of their pat
ents. devices and such other assets
as now owned by said company.
JOHN OHLWEILER,
Vice President.
Z. LANCE, Sec'y pro tenn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-30
PERSONAL POINTS

w. j. Egan, of Chicago, is visiting
in the city.
c. +. Killmer has returned after a
months sojourn in the Indian Terri
tory.
Miss Beatrice BusenbenZ, of Chica-
go. is visiting at the home of Mrs.
w. S. Fulmer.
Justice j. ii. Cleland has returned
from Marshalltown, Iowa, where he
visited his son Samuel.
Miss Charlotte Rosenfield. of Gales
burg, has been spending the Christ
mas holidays with relatives in Rock
Island and Davenport.
Mrs. Peter Fries, Mr. and Mrs.
James Conner and Mrs. Theresa Rob
inson are planning to leave for an eX-
tended European trip in February.
James Walker, who is connected
with the Mississippi Valley Lumber
man published at Minneapolis, was in
the city interviewing the lumber man
ufacturers yesterday.
Miss Bertha Copp, who has been
employed in an art store at Oshkosh,
Wis, has accepted a desirable posi-
ton in n leading art and book store
at Cleveland and was in this city Sun
day enroute to the east to enter upon
her new work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-30
Ne W SMALLPOX CASE
George Weinberger, GIG Seventh
Avenue, is the Latest
Victim.
HAS BEEN AILING SEVERAL DAYS
Himself aud Family and Four
Boarders Guaranteed
in Home.

Another case of smallpox was re-
ported to the health authorities this
morning, the victim being George
Weinberger, aged about 50, who lives
at 919 Seventh avenue The case is a
very light one, being of the variety
known as varioloid. The patient and
the family, including his wife and
sister and four boarders, named Iver-
son, have been quarantined.
sThe health department has been
unable so far to learn from what
source the contagion was derived.
The patient and three of the Iverson
brothers have been employed at the
Rock Island Plow shop.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-30
Bankrupt Sale

Notice is hereby given that 1, the
undersigned. trustee of the estate of
John H. Gilmore, bankrupt, will sell
at public vendue to the highest and
best bidder for cash, at the store
house lately occupied Shy said bank
rupt, at Milan, ILL.,, at , o'clock p. m,
on the 9TH day of January, 1908, the
stock of goods belonging to said es-
tate.
Dated Dec %, \. ID. 1902
r. +. LITTLE. Trustee.
Sweeney q Walker, attorneys for
trustee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-30
GOOD MAN FOR PLACE
Ralph HaVerstick Candidate for
Presidency of Three.I
League.
ASSISTANT TO M. H. SEXTON
Is the Logical Successor to Office
Soon to Be Va
cant.
ASSISTANT TO NJ. H. SEXTON

Ralph Haverstick, the efficient as
sistant to President NJ. II. Sexton in
the direction of the affairs of the
Three-I and Western baseball leagues,
has come out as a candidate for the
presidency Of the former organiza
ton.
When the withdrawal of j. f. Mum
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-30
Retter ThanaPIaster.

A piece of flannel dampened with
Chamberlain Pain Balm and bound
on the affected parts is better than a
plaster for n lame back and for pains
in the side or chest. Pain Balm has
no superior as liniment for the re-
lief of deep seated, muscular and
rheumatic pains. For sale by all drug
Cists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-30
OBITUARY RECORD.

Mrs. Emma Heinze. wife of Otto
Heinze. and Il former resident of this
city, died at I o'clock this morning at
the family. home half Il mile south of
the village of Andalusia. Deceased
was II years of age and leaves besides
her husband six children to mourn
her loss. The funeral will take place
from the home at l o'clock tomorrow
afternoon. Deceased was Il member
of Mayfiower camp, NJ. w. ~, of this
city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-30

y you do, there is better nor easier way
than by JudlciOuS buying. In buying Fur
~ niture you are not iudicious unless you
come to our store Before making your purchas-
es. Why is this true? Simply because will
sell you the same articles you at other stores
and will sell you them at 10 per cent less than
others charge
We in the business to stay and we do
not misrepresent. When we say we will save
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-30
roils a Deadly Attack.

"My wife was so i'll that good ply
sicians were unable to help her.
writes NJ. NJ. Austin, of Winchester,
Ind, "but was completely cured by
Dr. Kings New Life Pills" They work
wonders in stomach and liver trou-
bles. Cure constipation, sick head
ache. 25 cents, at Hartz &c Ullemey-
er's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-30
Rheumatism Cured in a DAY.

Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and
Neuralgia radically cures in 1 to 3
Jays. Its action upon the system is
remarkable and mysterious. 1t re-
moves at once the cause and the dis
ease Immediately disappears. The
first dose greatly benefits. 75c and
81. Sold by Otto Grotjan, 1901 Sec
ond avenue, Rock Island; Gustave
Schlegel & Son, 220 West Second
street. Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-30

Funeral services over the remains
of the late Jacob Kreis were conduct
ed privately at the home, 1928 Second
street at l o'clock yesterday after
noon. Rev. F. l.. Litzrodt was in
charge and interment was made at
Chippiannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-30
Other Notes.

Dubuque. Iowa, Dee. 30.-Al Sell
bach, formerly left fielder of the Bal
timore American league team, signed
two years contract with Tom Lof-
tus, Of the Washington club. today.
Setback came here with the All-Amer-
lean bowling trio.
Terre .Haute. Ind, Dee. 30.-Prcsi-
dent Smith, of the Terre Haute base
bah association; President Bement,
of Evansville; President Mautner. of
Fort Wayne, and President Haldeman.
of Marion, have gone on visit to the
cities which are applicants for the
two vacant places in the new Central
league. There are eight applicants,
and the committee will not tell where
they go first, but intimate that in the
selection there may he a surprise in
the baseball world.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-30

It's the well spring of joy. The cen
ter around which happy home life
centers. Rocky Mountain Tea. That
great family remedy that makes home
happy. L. II. Thomas pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-30
Ill For a Week

Two of the VERSIONS have
been sick recently and it is
thought possible that they may
have been suffering from the same
disease, although the symptoms were
not sufficiently marked to be certain
about Mr. Wcinberger has been all
ing for the past week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-30

Accidents come with distressing
frequency on the farm. Cuts, bruises,
stings. sprains. DIR. Thomas Electric
OH relieves the pain instantly. Never
safe without it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-30
Billions Collie Prevented.

Take double dose of Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy as soon as the first indica-
ton of the disease appears and a
threatened attack may be warded of.
Hundreds of people who are subject
to attacks of bilious collie use the
remedy in this way with perfect sue
cess. For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-30

Argus the local followers of the game
set about Immediately to select ano-
Their candidate and Mr.. Haverstici1
was the unanimous choice.
The Three-l league. since its incep-
ton three years ago. has been man
aged from Rock Island. 1t was here
the movement for its organization
was begun. NJ. III. Sexton was the
first president and under his guidance
TO the present day it has prospered
as no other similar organization in
the country has.
Familiar With Work.
Upon Mr.. Haverstick has devolved
the burden of the detail work in the
conduct Of the league He is thor
oughly verSed in the national game
and has Il knowledge of the affairs of
the Threc-I possessed by no one else
excepting President Sexton. He il
the logical successor to his superior,
who is To retire at the forthcoming
meeting Of the directors in order that
he may devote his entire attention the
coming season to the direction of the
Western league.
There is feeling naturally in most
of the cities of the circuit that the
presidency of the league should be re-
tanned by Rock Island. Good men
have been brought forward i'm other
places. but none would have the adj
yantageS that are i'm favor of the Sc
lection of Mr.. Haverstick. who. aside
from his own qualifications for the
position. will have the counsel and
advice of Mr.. Sexton. as the two will
continue to occupy the same office.
Mr.. Haverstick was formerly state
agent for the Commercial Union In
surance company and served as in
ternal revenue collector during the
Harrison administration.
Meeting to BE Called Here.
President Sexton has decided to
call the forthcoming meeting of the
Three-I directors in Rock Island At
this session the two remaining fran
chises will be placed and the ball
started i'm motion for the next season.
President Sexton has not decided
definitely between Joliet and Ottum-
wa as the eighth city in the Three-I
league circuit. but it is highly. prob
able the prize will be awarded to the
former. Joliet has raised the money
required and announces it is ready to
do business.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-30

what say, and anxious to prove to
you that speak the truth. Come to store,
where you will the largest display of Furni'
ture Carpets and Stoves in the tri-cities, and
where you can do judicious buying and ''save
money!
The oasis., 1902-06-14
How to Avoid Trouble.

Now is the time to provide your self and family with a bottle oi Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhea remedy. It is almost certain to be needed before the summer is over, and if procured now may save you trip to town in the night or in your busiest sea son. It is everywhere admitted to be the most successful medicine in use for bowel complaints, both for children and adults. No family can afford to be without it. For sale by L. w. Mix x Go.
The oasis., 1902-06-14
NocALES NOTES.

Reverend w. R. Reud went to Tucson this morning.
 Mrs. 1. c. McRenolds is visiting her mother in Pomona.
 Sunday Mir Earl Griswold visited Washington Camp.
 Monday MT. George w. Atkin- son, of Calabasas, was in town
 Sunday MT and Mrs. M. F. Van Treese visited Washington Camp.
 Reliable Assays and Chemical Determination, A. L. Pellegrin, U. S. Assayer.
 A new awning has this week been erected upon both fronts of the Monte Carlo building.
 A furnished suite of rooms, suit able for housekeeping, for rent. Apply at THE OASIS office.
 Neumann has turned out some fine photographs of the Nogales Fire Department and their appar- atus.
 The American Dairy, Joe Carbon proprietor, will deliver fresh milk daily to any part of the city Patronage solicited.
 Mir. Jameson, a Congregational missionary from El Fuerte, in the State of Sinaloa, has been at the Brickwood all the week quite i'll.
 With your coffee in the morning, nothing goes better than the deli cious coffee cake made by the No gales Steam Bakery.
 Geo. Howard, we'll known in No gales, came over from Tucson Tues day, where he has been residing for the last four months.
 J. P. Laruien, proprietor of the Montezuma hotel at Fairbank, was a visitor in Nogales Wednesday. He was a guest at The Brickwood.
 Monday evening Colonel Allen T. Bird went to Altar, and will be in that district couple of weeks, visiting various mining camps in the interest of THE OASIS.
 Monday evening Mir. Burgoon went to Santa Ana. taking the stage thence to Altar Tuesday, en route to Veta Grande to put in a dynamo for the Cuchillo mine.
 Monday Mir Ramon Vasquez, of the Red House, received direct from St. Louis one hundred cases of the justly celebrated Hamilton Brown shoe.
 Sunday the Tucson Star noted the visit of Mir. and Mrs. Mark | Lulley at the old pueblo. Mrs. | Lulley filled the place of organist at the cathedral Sunday morning.
 For Rough and Dressed Lumber of all classes. Doors, Windows, Door Frames, Window Frames, and all kinds of Building Mate rials, go to William G. Dumont, Patagonia, Arizona.
 Sunday morning NIT. R. j. David son, of the Apache mine, in the Ures district of Sonora, eastward from Llano, arrived from the south for a short vici+ tri+b bio fa,,;I