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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-10
OFFICIAL NOTICES.

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS. II. e..
Washington ID. e.. April IS 19U2-N0TICE lie
hereby given that Commissioners OF the District
OF Columbia intend make the following named
improSements which are. in their judgment neces-
sary for the public health safety and comfort.
Assessments for onehalf the Of this work Will
be made provided in public act No. III. APP
in the proposed work notified that the said
Commissioners will give public hearing at the
District building on WEDNESDAY. THE FOUR
TENTH DAY OF MAY. 1902 at ii o'clock m.
I'm the board Of the said Commissioners. 10
any and all persons who may desire object there
to: SET NEW G,lASITE CURB AND LAY
CEMENT SIDEWA ..K-On the west side Of i5t O.
street NV from q street northward 20 the lrsi
alley north Of Q street at an estimated cost OF
So square 1913. On the west side OF 14th street
NV abutting lot IS, square 211 at an estimated
cost Of S20T. On the north side OF Massachusetts
avenue n W. from Goth street TO 2lst street. an
estimated of 81 444 to he assessed against lots
in square %, abutting said Massachusetts
nue. between the limits named. RESET CDRB
AND LAY CEMENT SIDEWAI-K-on the north
to point 1O6 feet west OF the west building line
OF Elicit street. at estimated cost OF x202 10
he assessed against lots 40. al. ~. 13. "a, as
souare IO2S SET NEW GRANITE CCRB.on tbs
sonfh side OF Massachusetts avenue W.. from .Blk
street 10 2lst street, at estimated OF xtgo
TO he assessed against lots In square 95 AUDITING
on said Massachusetts avenue between the limits
street to New York avenue at an estimated Cost oi
81 200 10 he assessed against lots In squares a..
and $50 abutting said Sd street between On,
ijmits named. HENRY B. r. MACFARI,ANIi
JOHN W ROSS. JOHN BIDDLE. Commissioner
d. C. apps ia mye. 10. a.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-10
PALNISTRY

NINE. PERRIN. GIFTED PSYCHIC PALMIsr-
ACCURATE PREDICTIONS; GUIDES THE
TROUBLED IN THE PATH TO SUCCESS. Is.-
81. NV apie z0i'
HAVE YOUR HANDS READ 81 NNE. RITA
the words ereafeet pslmiss 80 asesnasgsr. bett
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-10
The Evening Star
Branch Offices.

Several important changes have re-
Gently been made in The Star branch
offices. ALL POSTAL TELEGRAPH
OFFICES are branch offices Of The
Evening Star.
One cent a word for Rooms For
Rent-Rooms and Notwithstanding
Wanted Help and Situations.
If not convenient to call at main
office with your advertisements leave
them at the following places:
NORTHWEST.
n. J. ave and a st n.w.-StanhoHe Pharmacy.
Conn. ave. ald st.-Wood's Drug Store.
Vermont ave. and l st.-Kins's Drug Store.
18th st. and r l. nve.-Huddleson's Drug store.
18th and sts.-Portuer Drug Store
14th ST. and yelling pace-Eppley's Drug Store.
9Th and sts.-Criswen's Drug Store.
Woodward & Ipthrop's-Postal Telegraph Office.
s. Kann. Sons & Co.-Postal Telegraph ONCE.
el2 Pn. ave.-Postal Telegraph Office.
9Th and sts-Postal Telegraph Office.
9Th and sts.-Postal Telegraph Once.
L. s Capitol-Postal Telegraph Office.
City Post ofice-Postnl Telegraph Office.
Columbian BuildiDg-Pustal Telegraph Office.
Ebbitt HOuse-Postal Telegraph Office.
Jenifer Building-Postal Telegraph Office.
Riggs HoHse-Postal Telegraph Otiice.
New Wizards Hotel-Postal Telegraph Office.
National HOtel-Postal Telegraph Office.
Regent Hotel-Postal Telegraph Office.
The Barton Hotel-Postal Telegraph Office.
The Gordon Hotcl-Postal Telegraph Office.
EAST WASHINGTON.
l1th and East Cppitol sts.-Haley's Drug Store.
18th and III SITS. n.e.-Griffth's Drug Store.
I'd ST. and Pa ave. se.-Dobyn's Drug Store.
SOUTHWEST.
Postal Telegraph Onice-foot 18th St.
GEORGETOWN.
62d and VI sts.-O'DOnnell's Drug Store.
32d and q sts-ODonnell's Drug Store.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-10
WANTED-RO0Ms AND BOARD.

WANTED ROOM AND BOARD IN PRIVATE
family Columbia Heights Mt. Pleasant by
one or two ladies Address ", 700 14th st. NV.
my10-3t'
Holbrook argus., 1902-08-23
ARMY CHANGES
Numerous Transfers in the Adjutani
 Genearl's Department

Several important changes have been odered in the adjutant generals 8 de- partment as the result of a recent promotion of Colonel William H.. Carter to the grade of brigadier general.
 Lieutenant Colonel Andrews, who is now ranking officer on duty at the war department, has been assigned to duty as adjutant general of the department of California. He takes the place of General J. A. Babcock, who has been ordered to Washington for duty as adjutant gener al on the staff of Lieu. tenant General Miles. Colonel An drews' transfer to San Francisco, which was made at his own request, will take effect October 15.
 To provide for the vacancy thus created in the force at the war depart ment, General Charles J. Crane, who is now at Manila, has been ordered to Washington at once and Lieutenant Colonel w. I. Innis of the artillery corps stationed at Fort McHenry has been ordered to duty in the adjutant generals office in Washington. Lieuten- ant Colonel James Kerr las been ordered to Leavenworth, Kas., for duty with the general service school to be opened there September 12.
Holbrook argus., 1902-08-23
Alcohol From Sugar Beets

A press report states that new in- dustry, the production of alcohol from sugar beet refuse, is about to be estab- lished in Santa Clara county at the old Lick mills, near Agnews, by tEe Union Distilling company of San Fran cisco. The latest machinery is in place, about $lOO,OOO having been expended in fitting up the distillery. Black strap, of the refuse of beet sugar factories, will be used in making the alcohol. This process is new thing in the United States, there being but one other factory of the kind in the country, small establishment located in Michigan.
 The output of the Union Distilling company's plant is estimated at $l00.- 900 worth of alcohol month. A force of about seventy-five men will be employed, and the distillery will run night and day. The plant is most com plete, and has immense storage facil- ities. It's product will test at about 96 per cent, and it is expected the Pa citic coast will use the entire output.
Holbrook argus., 1902-08-23
IN FIELD OF HUSBANDRY
TOPICS OF INTEREST TO FARMER
 AND ORCHARDIST
Apricots That Weigh Three to the Pound-Chick- ems Hatch in Drawer of Kitchen Table Alcohol to be Taken From Sugar Beet Refuse -Exterminating Household Insects.

The hen that never cackles seldom lays an egg.
 The negro who;steals chickens does it in the dark.
 Opportunity is the goose that lays the golden egg. There is no law prohibiting the use of fowl language.
 Over fat hens are the irst to succomb to excessive heat.
 The hen. like the farmer, feels bet ter over full crop.
 The rooster that crows the loudest is often the greatest coward.
 The hen seldom has trouble with her apparel she has pin feathers.
 Quoth l to Madam Ben Hadad, "Pass me the lay of the modern hen. "
 The fancier admireth the feathers, but the farmer loveth the egg basket.
 The hen has never risen to the pinnacle of fame-she is content to lay low.
 Keep a careful eye on the young birds as they develope, that you may be prepared to select the best breeders for next season.
 There seems to be good prospect for the construction of beet-sugar fac tory in the Antelope valley, this county. A trust deed for $750, ,000 from the Antelope Valley Improve ment Co.,, to the Morton Investment Co.,, of New York was recently filed. Contracts are said to have been let for machinery, etc., and the construction work is to be pushed. California Gull tivator.
 Wood ashes are an excellent fertilizer and also aid in keeping the garden soil free from worms and other pests. Especially are they good for roses, camellias, and hard-wooded plants. In all cases they should be thoroughly worked in the surface of the soil, not deeply and care should be taken that large quantities do not remain against the stem of the plants for too much potash will injure them.
Holbrook argus., 1902-08-23
Panama is Threatened

Kingston, Jamaica--The British steamer Floridan, from Liverpool July 24, for West India and Central Ameri- can ports, arrived Friday from Colon and reported considerable insurgent activity in the neighborhood of the isthmus. An attack on Panama was feared and the Colombian government was making strenuous efforts to largely reinforce the garrisons there and at Colon. Regarding the recent battle at Aguadulo, the Floridan's officers re- port that the government of Colombia claimed the insurgents were routed, but that it was believed at Colon that the engagement was undecisive.
 San Jose, Costa Rica-News has just reached here from the camp of the Colombian revolutionists in the Agua Dulce district that after naval en- gagement the Columbian government gunboat Boyaca was captured by the revolutionists. Three hundred govern ment soldiers and Generals Ortiz and Henao and supplies of munitions of war and provisions were captured with the Boyaca.
Holbrook argus., 1902-08-23
Three Apricots to the Pound

An editorial in the San Jose Herald says: ''From the ranch of Tom Fisher at Coyote come nine apricots to the Herald office which weigh three pounds, three to the pound. The fruit is with out scar or blemish and displayed where intending settlers could see it would be worth more to the country as an advertisement than train-load of literature. Object lessons of this kind have weight, for where nature brings forth nine apricots weighing three pounds, she has demonstrated that she can continue doing the same thing if man will but do his part in assisting her. Nature promises this sfor Santa Clara county. Her word is taken where that of circular writers might not be-.
Holbrook argus., 1902-08-23
Kills Household Insects

The division of entomology, United States department of agriculture, has issued circular No. 46. second series, whih gives detailed and explicit infor- nation on the use of hydrocianic acid gas in exterminating household pests, including cockroahes, bedbugs, clothes moths, white and red ants and house. hold flies. The bulletin is written by Professor l.. O. Howard, the eminent entomologist. He gives an account of various experiments with this gas
Holbrook argus., 1902-08-23
San Jose Peach Crop

An unusually fine peach crop is maturing around San Jose. The fruit IS large and well colored and "bloom- ed.' The flavor of it is unexcelled, due in great measure to the real hot weather during the maturing season. The crop is almost fully matured now and it will require the utmost haste to market it successfully and with profit, either in the green or dried state: The canners are paying good prices for all the fruit offered, but are critical as to the size. In fact in apricots they de- clare that they are experiencing diff culty in getting choice sizes for the best quality of pack. An average estimate of the season is that it is fifteen days late. The peach crop is thus far being offered to canners in only limited quantities and some days will yet elapse before the full, offering will be available.
Holbrook argus., 1902-08-23
HOW DEATH CAME TO TEACHERS
The Cebu Coaching Party Was Am
 pushed

An investigation made by the con- stabulary, of Manila, to clear up the facts in the killing of a Cebu coaching party of four school teachers shows that the party was ambushed twelve miles from Cebu.
 Two teachers were shot and killed at the first volley; third, who ran, was shot in the back, and fourth, who was captured, was shot in the chest while he was on his knees pray ing for mercy.
 It is supposed that the fourth man was buried alive, as hisJwound was slight. and probably would not have caused death. Dogs dug up two of the bodies and devoured the flesh. It is believed that sufficient evidence has been secured to convict all the par ticipants in the crime.
 The bodies of the teachers were found on July 24, after the teachers had been missing since June 10. The police killed the leader of the band of murderers and captured eight other alleged participants in the crime. One man escaped.
Holbrook argus., 1902-08-23
Need of Special Cultivation

In noting the singular condition of the orange groves, the like of which has not been seen in thirty years, Gas this is the first time that the orange has failed to set a good crop of fruit" in that long period, the California Cultivator very wisely says that whether there is crop or not in the grove, no cessation of the best work must be permitted. Irrigation and cultivation must be regular and con- tinuous, so that while next years fruit buds are in process of formation theG will have the best chances for favorable development. It is also an excellent suggestion that something ought to be tried in the way of fertilization for trees that show signs ot partial dor nancy, to bring them to an active con- dition of growth while the season is at its best. On no consideration should they be allowed to show signs of need- ing water, for this may be the one thing that will bring check to the growth at it's most critical period. Irrigation should not lag at all, but ought to be quite up to time, and the cultivation, unless the practice has been otherwise, should be not only very deep, but thorough and oftener than usual between irrigations. Young trees should be gone over and suckered. Old ones will also need to be looked to in the middle of the tree to see that no shoots run up out of the top of the tree to make an unbalenced branch.
 Trees that have been budded will need the closest attention; last years trees to see that nothing but the buds are allowed to grow and this years budding to treat judiciouslv so that the tree may be encouraged to do it's best. Where the buds are slow about starting, it is not best to be too severe on the young shoots that come from the parent stock, but the idea should be to coax free flow of sap in the limbs that have been cut off so that they will not get bark-bound and stunted. The best period for young buds is ahead, and the aim should be to get as good a growth of mature wood as possible before winter comes on. It will be found that if the buds are young and full of sap on the ap- proach of winter weather they are very apt to be injured by light frost that would have no effect on mature wood.
Holbrook argus., 1902-08-23

The Colombian revolutionists are said to have secured gasoline launch, which was in the government service.
 According to advices received from the Isthmus, the Boyaca left Panama July 29 with 5000 troops of the Colom- bian government on board, destined to reinforce the command of the gov ernment general, Morales Berti, at Agua Dulce. The Boyaca. was said to have been attacked by the revolutionary fleet and obliged to retreat, since when nothing has been heard of the vessel on the isthmus.
Holbrook argus., 1902-08-23
An Accidental Hatch

A news dispatch from Marysville says that Mrs. A. Smith of Gridley, eigh- teen miles above Marysville, placed few eggs in the drawer of a kitchen table and when she opened it several days after, having forgotten the eggs meanwhile, she was much surprised to find little chickens therein alive and well. The steady heat for the proceed ing ten days and the fire in the kitchen stove are supposed to have caused the matching. Mrs. Smith will carefully attend her strangely acquired chicks.
Holbrook argus., 1902-08-23
Deficit in Salmon Supply

A serious deficit in the fish pack of North Pacific waters, which constitutes the salmon supply of the world, is thus early apparent. The supply, it is now evident, will be ,49S, ,9l2 cases short for Puget sound and British Columbia, with total deficit of about 2,000, ,000. cases. It is stated that there will be no fall fishing on the Columbia river or any streams of Oregon be- cause of the prevalent low prices.
Holbrook argus., 1902-08-23

and pronounces it successful. In one case he says the reaches by thousands came out of their hiding places in a vain effort to escape and rushed to racks under doors and windows, where they perished. Sometimes they appear ed to be alive and about to run, having been arrested instantlye' while in motion. This bulletin is free on application.
Holbrook argus., 1902-08-23
Chinese Rebels Killed

The viceroy of Sze Chuan, China, reports that Imperial troops attacked the rebel headquarters at Inchawan, August 12. One thousand rebels were killed and their leader, Tong Lu Hung, was captured and executed.
Holbrook argus., 1902-08-23
PANAMA IS THREATENED
INSURGENTS ACTIVE, UPON THE
 ISTHMUS
Contracts Held Back-Minister Confessed After Fifteen Years-God Dollars With the Heads of Jefferson and McKialey-Son Shoots Father to Save his Mother.

Owing to the depreciation of silver and the high gold premium. various large contracts are held back in the City of Mexico, and some have been suspended.
 A hospital for the treatment oi emergency cases will be established on the grounds of each of the twenty. two plants of the American Steel and Wire Company.
 Recently published statements that the famous Borghez Palace was to be sold at auction are authoratively de- nied by the legal representatives of the Borgez family.
 Wesley Carr and Patrick Lavery. well-known ranchmen, fought duel near Gettysburg, S. D. Both fired a number of shots at close range. Carr was shot through the heart and Lavery is dangerously wounded. It settled an old feud.
 J. H. Sims, wealthy farmer of near Ottumwa, Iowa, was shot and killed by his son John. Sims, Sr., while intoxicated, made a vicious attack upon his wife with a butcher knife, and the son interfered just in time to save her life.
 Frederick E. Belts is under arrest in Boston on charge of using the United in connection with the firm of J. M. Fisher X Co.,, whose affairs have been in the courts for some time. Betts is held under $1O, ,00O for hearing.
 Rev. Charles Hill, a Congregational ist minister, has confessed that he fired the shot that killed the widow Smith at the mining town of Ben wood, Ind, fifteen years ago. She was stepping cut of the door of neigh bor's house when the bullet struck her, and she fell dead.
 A Russian student named Kalajeff, who was recently released from a Silesian prison, has been surrendered to the Russian police, it being suspect ed that he was an accomplice in the murder of M Sipiaguine, the Russian Minister of the Interior, who was shot and killed on April 15 last.
 President Francis, of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, has received a letter from Secretary Shaw, saying he has decided upon the coinage of two distinct souvenir coins for the exposi- ton. There will be coined 250, 1000 gold dollars, and one-half of this number will contain the head of Thomas Jefferson, and the other half the head of William Mckinley.
 One woman and man were prob- ably fatally burned and one man slightly injured early Thursday, by a the apartment building, No. l Park avenue, Chicago. H. G. Miller was taken to the County Hospital, and the woman, Grace Barnett, was removed to the Presbyterian Hospital. It is said both will die. Henry Moore was scorched while trying to save the others.
Holbrook argus., 1902-08-23
Boy Killed in Mine

John Eddy lay dead day satur- day in the shaft of the mpire mine at Grass Valley, while L. en passed up and down upon the skip within four feet of him, believing him sate at home. Eddy, who was little more than boy, was told to go to the sur face. He left the 1S00-foot level and was never seen again until his dead body was found in the evening.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-17
ALLEN Bros.
The Wedding Present Specialists and House Furnishes
OFFICIAL.

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against the property Nos. Is and %
South Oglethorpe ward, for the past
ten years on account of water rent
be RENTED, was read and referred to
the Committee on Water.
Petition of Rosa Byrnes, asking to
be paid the sum of $500 for articles
destroyed by order of the health au-
thorities on account of contagious dis
ease, was read and referred to the
Committee on Public Health and FL
nance.
Petition of Rebecca Golf, asking to
be paid the sum of fifty dollars for
articles destroyed by order of the
health authorities on account of con-
tagious disease, was read and referred
to the Committee on Public Health
and Finance.
Petition of William Sheehan for per-
mission to add bath rooms to three
brick houses, additions to be of wood
at Nos. 447, 451 and 453 Barnard street,
was read and referred to the Commit
tee on Fire.
Petition of T. M. Norwood, asking
that the matter of fixing line of his
property on Forty-second street be re-
ferred to the city attorney that he
may investigate the question of title
and report his conclusion, was read
and referred to the Committee on City
Lots and Opening Streets
Petition of Mary S. Allen Webb, presi-
dent Woman's Christian Temperance
Union, asking that the water rent on
new store be RENTED, was read and
referred to the Committee on Finance.
ELECTIONS.
Notice having been given of an
election to be held this day to fill the
vacancy caused by the resignation of
City Attorney S. B. Adams, and there
being but one application, that of Mr..
VIM. Garrard-upon motion which was
adopted-the rules were suspended and
the Mayor instructed to cast the vote
of Council for Mr.. Garrard. His Hon
or, the Mayor, thereupon cast the vote
for Mr.. Garrard, and he was declared
duly elected city attorney, to fill the
unexpired term.
RESOLUTIONS.
By Alderman Thomas
Resolved, That the resolution adopt
ed Oct. l for purchase of land from
Lucy Williams be rescinded and the
following adopted in its stead:
That the offer of Lucy Williams to
sell to the city Lot No. %, and 1884
feet of Lot D, Southville ward for
opening Drayton street, at $1,000, be
accepted. She is to have the barn and
other structures and fence thereon II
removed within sixty days, otherwise
the city is to own and dispose of them.
Payments to be $500 cash. balance in
note of the city, having two years to
run and bearing interest at per cent,
payable annually. Titles to be salts
factory to the city attorney. Adopted.
There being no further business
Council took recess, Subject to the
call of the chair.
VIM. P. BAILEY,
Clerk of Council.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-17
THE MOON BEHAVED
ALL RIGHT
Lunar Eclipse Followed Predictions and Came
Off in Style

The total eclipse of the moon pre-
dicted for last night came off on sched-
ule time. acting throughout it's entire
performance just as the astronomers
said it would. In all its phases it fol-
lowed exactly the time predictions of
Mr.. Otis .Ashmore, published in the
Morning News yesterday.
The eclipse began at 11:17;1S, and
became total at 1919. The totality
lasted until -1:47:54, and the eclipse
ended at 2:49:42.
The prospective eclipse of the moon
had excited general interest and there
were many who watched the rare and
beautiful phenomenon from the streets,
windows and .verandas.
The shadow of the earth over the