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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-09
Wren's Dwelling.
From the Pail Mall.


The great Wren was appointed surveyor
general and principal architect of the new
London which rose out Of the ashes and
would have built a city of magnificent dis
tSnces, worthy of the opportunity, II the
citizens had not stuck out for their private
rights and fancies. The result was another
maze Of streets. above whose heads how
ever. doomed the wonderful dome of Paurs.
and the host of spires and towers which
to this day soothe many a weary eye by
their manifold beauties. Parallel with Pud-
ding Lane. now given up to the fishes, runs
another beetling passage. called Love Lane.
It Is so narrow that you can almost step
across 1t: 1t curves like the folds of a SER
pent. In places the houses overhang till
their fronts almost touch. 1t requires some
courage to struggle through the throng of
porters and fishermen which surges to and
fro, but 1t Is worth the pilgrims trouble,
for in the very middle Of 1t is the back of the
house In which Wren lived while he was
building his churches and laying out the
new city A flight Of stone steps protected
by rusty iron rails leads up to the MASSIVE
oak door, now sadly battered, with great
pieces Clipped out of 1t, splashed with mud
and choked up with the sweepings of ages.
1t is a melancholy memorial, In much tha
same case as some relic which we have not
the heart to consign to the dust heap.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-09
LIVELY CONTEST ON.
German and Hearst Contend for Local
Delegation in National Convention.

The German and Hearst forces in the
ranks Of the District democracy are al
ready placing themselves in battle array
with the view Of capturing for their re-
spective champions the two votes in the
forthcoming democratic national conyeu-
ton which will be cast by the delegates
from this city. From the present outlook
the contest between the factions will be
warm one. Many resident Maryland DEM,
ocrats are enlisting themselves in behalf
OF Senator Germans candidacy, and It In
proposed to form German democratic clubs
throughout the city.
Representative William Randolph Hearst
OF New York is not lacking In followers
mere, either. Two Hearst democratic cam
paign clubs have already been Organized In
TINS city and another is in course of forma-
tion In the twelfth legislative district in
the business center Of Washington. The
locai HearSt boom Is being engineered by
several well-known District democrats. sec
onded by those of that political faith in the
New York, New Jersey and other eastern
colonies here.
The German workers have formed CEN
trail body known as the Arthur Pue Cor
man League" with Mr. F. A. Flower az
temporary president This Organization
held meeting last night in its hall in the
marble building, 9th street and Pennsyl-
goodly attendance Of those District and
Maryland democrats who believe Senator
German should receive the PRESIDENTIAL
nomination of his party.
Capt. JAS w. Searle of $40 stree,
northwest. formerly Of ANNAPOLIS. after a
permanent organization had been declared
addressed the meeting and urged staIwart
work in behalf OF the grand old man from
Maryland" He said German ieao,1as
should be established in every nook and cor-
ner Of; the District Of Columbia and nra-
dicted the triumphant election of the Mary.
land senator to the presidency.
A large number of membership to tina
league cards were issued. These state. II
hereby apply for membership in the league
now being organized for the purpose Of Sc
curing the nomination and election of SEN
ator Arthur Pue German as President Of
the United States In 1904"
Maj. Mcdowell Darlington was invited to
address the association at some future
meeting. Permanent officers will be elected
at the next assembly Of the lea and ar
rangements made for "a big Marvland
blowout" as Capt rSearle termed II when
prominent men will, address a German
rally.
Steps are being taken to form a central
body, embracing representatives of the sew
eral Hearst democratic clubs in the Dis
trict. The club. No. 3. being started in
central Washington. will commence bust
ness with a membership of about twenty
five, 1t Is said. Its initial meeting will be
held one evening this week
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-09
DISCIPLINARY SYSTEM.
The Brown" Method Of Enforcing
Railroad Regulations.

From the Worlds Work.
Sixty railroad lines in the United
States. embracing one-third of the total
mileage, have adopted single system OF
disciplinary rules for employees. The rules
are, Of course, modified to meet local condi-
tons. but the general plan is one invented
and first used by General Superintendent
George R. Brown Of the Fall Brook railroad
of New York to check unjust discharge of
employees and to improve the relations be-
tween employers and workmen.
The Brown system" has for it's founda-
ton record book" in which is kept per-
sonal record of every employe of the road.
In 1T is written a brief statement of every
irregularity for which each workman is re-
sponsible When a man begins to make a
record in the book he is called to headquar-
ters and talked to. He Is not suspended;
he is merely warned. But when the page is
filled with irregularities the account 10
usually closed with the words. Discharged.
Incompetent"
For every item entered against the en-
ploye bulletin is posted in a conspicuous
place telling what the fault is, how it could
have been avoided, and how it affects the
companys interests. These bulletins are
dreaded as much as the .1ay-off" for which
they are substituted in the Brown sys-
tenn"
The objects sought have been summarized
in reports-the most important are:
Avoiding loss of time and wages Of en-
ployes. resulting in possible suffering to
those dependent on their earnings, well
as Generalization of employees by enforced
idleness.
Avoiding unnecessary severity in the dis
missal OF an employe. or requiring him to
serve an actual suspension for a single Of
Tense that does not injuriously reflect upon
Its reputation, conduct, capacity or future
usefulness in the service.
Advancing the education of employees
through the medium of bulletin notes. en-
abling them to avoid the mistakes made by
others.
The causes for instant dismissal have been
greatly reduced by the adoption Of the gen.
eral rule Of the Brown system" The rules
however, are not intended to operate in
cases of disloyalty. dishonesty, desertion,
habitual fntemperance. INSTRUMENTATION, i'm
morality or avoidable violation Of rules
whereby the company's property is endan.
gered or destroyed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-09
The Fine Was $780,.

Charles E. Mills, about thirty years old,
who claims to be resident of Fernandna,
Fla, was In the tolls at the Police Court to-
day on a charge Of carrying a blackjack.
HE was sent in to the sixth precinct
yesterday afternoon to sleep of drunk, -
a policeman reported to Judge Kimball.
"and on being searched a blackjack was
found in his hip pocket"
Il was drunk and don't know how / got
that thing" Mills told the court.
Where do you belong?" his honor asked.
"Fernandina, and 1 came here from Pitts
burg yesterday on my way home. but ]
can't 20 now because I've been touched
for my railroad ticket"
You will have to pay fine of 500 or
spend six months in the workhouse,' Judge
Kimball said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-09
CITY CRoWDING.
It is an Important Factor In the Pres
emit Growth Of Crime.

From the Century Magazine.
Tho modern crowding Of the population
into cities Is factor Of the first impor.
lance. Enthusiasts extravaeantly praise
the virtues of country populations and as
extravagantly disparage the moral con-
dition Of cities. This excites contradic-
ton. and in the controversy the fact ia
overlooked that the profound changes.
some beneficial and others pernicious.
have been and are being silently wrought
by the aggregation into cities of so large
a part OF the population. We are enter
Ing upon the third generation of hotbed
city life. The offspring Of those whose
occupations are sedentary, who use slim
nlants. lead irregular and excited lives
inherited irritability Of the nervous sys-
tenn; An abnormal strength and eccen-
tricity OF impulse must be the result. and
this Is fostered by city life.
Iamentable change has passed over
the country with regard to the learning
or trades. Most temperaments REQUIRE
manual labor in the earlier years of ac-
tive life. and much exercise at all periods.
LABOR unions determine the number Of
apprentices which may be taken, and this
number Is so small that 1t is impossible
Tor the large majority Of growing bows to
secure either the knowledge of trades or
the physical and mental benefits of steady
NNAfNoS iASie. SouHtiHS rooms ana shops
are crowded with applicants for every
vacant place. while thousands are left to
roam the streets. having neither trade.
pro- esslon nor knowledge of business.
politics, literature. applied science and
art grows more fierce as the cities
grow larger; the prosperous have often
paid too dear for the whistler" those
who fail are. according to tempera-
ment. respondent or desperate. and the
consequence is steady procession to the
sanatorium or the prison. And the num-
Der OF neurotic, romantic, pampered
the country often UNDERGRADUATE +ha
city often overestimates: and the prema-
tureIy blase youth is in an abnormal CON
dition which feeds upon itself. Under
such circumstances the very oualities
which made a good man may make hi.
son curse to the community.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-09
Hagerstown. Happenings.
tch to The Evening Sta:

Special Dispatch to The Evening Sta:
HAGERSTOWN, Nd, December 9.--Miss
Cornelia Blanche Rust, a young society
lady of Hagerstown, and Mr.. Harold L.
Pendleton of Norfolk were married at the
brides home at noon today by Rev. Henry
E. Van Cotton. rector of st. Johns Profess
tant Episcopal Church.
A. r. Renner, the Sharpsburg merchant
and politician. who was yesterday held by
Justice Marrow on the charge of arson for
the action of the grand jury, was today
taken before Judge Keedy on writ Of ha-
beas corpus and released from Jail on 81 600
bond. The chief witness against Renner
is his wife, who he is charged with having
assaulted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-09
BOOK THIEVES.
An Ill That London Booksellers Are
Heir To,

heir 10.
From the Academy and Literature.
1t Is not generally known that the wire
cages which have lately become feature
Of many booksellers outside shelves are in
ended as protection against theft. Book
Sellers I learn, are particular sufferers in
this respect. One would hardly have sus-
pected 1t. seeing that books seem hardly
adapted to convenient barterl1nd are GER
tainly OF no use when boiled s,wn Books
are not intrinsically valuabldEtut in these
days Of big discounts, when the thirteenth
to the dozen" so often affords the booksell
er his sole chance of profit, the loss of even
single volume Is a matter Of considera
ton. These depredations appear in many
instances to be committed by well-dressed
persons Of the "kleptomaniac'' class, but in
many instances the professional gentry are
not above directing their attention to the
bookstalls Not long since a well-known
bookseller in the neighborhood was unlaw-
fully deprived of whole stock of maya
zines which rested on the counter outside
his shop. All attempts to discover the au-
thor or authors of this theft proved fruit
less.
Some few years ago a bookseller In Man
chester, who had provided himself with
three hundred copies of a shilling almanac
Illustrated by Kate Greenaway, was graft
ned to find his stock exhausted almost with
in a week. He was subsequently, visited by
a would-be purchaser, who rendered three
pence and demanded as many copies of the
almanac In response to the booksellers
protest, the customer informed him that
copies of the almanac were being sold at
that moment in Piccadilly-PiccadilIyM Man
chester-at penny apiece. Inquiry not only
proved this statement to be quite correct,
but ELECTED the fact that the books in nues
ton were the stolen property Of this very
bookseller 1t is pleasing to learn that the
book thief does not always get off scot free.
MT. Bumpus OF Holborn captured a thief
only six months ago, and he went to hand
labor. Another thief was caught red-hand-
ed In Fleet street even more recently. But
somehow these cases do not get into the
papers,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-09
IT'S INITIAL SESSION.
Annual Convention Of Nail Manufac-
turers' National Association. =

The initial session Of the annual con-
vention Of the National Cut Nail Manu-
facturers' Association began at II o'clock
this morning behind closed doors in a pri-
waite dining room of the Raleigh Hotel
Matters of a routine nature held the at
tention of the members during the entire
session. 1t was expected that the con-
vention will come to close late this
afternoon. -.-
Representative Gooch Of Kentucky en-
tertained a party Of the manufacturers at
breakfast this morning at the Shoreham
The party visited the Capitol this after
noon and was shown about the building
by Mr.. Gooch. James B. Bailey of Har-
risburg, Pa, is president Of the organiza-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-09
Funeral of Oscar A. Stevens.

Mr.. Oscar A. Stevens, who died Sunday.
was buried yesterday from the home Of
his son-in-law Mr.. Van H. Manning, 1884
31st street northwest. Mr.. Stevens was an
old resident of this city, having come here
from Michigan in 1851. He was for many
years superintendent and general manager
Of the Washington and Alexandra railroad.
His wife. one son, Mr.. Charles L. Stevens
Of Chicago, ard three daughters, Mrs. c..
H. Fritch. Mrs. Van H. Manning and Miss
Charlotte g. Stevens, survive him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-09
Personal Bonds Sufficient.

Dave Fitzgerald, coiored, who resides near
the corner of 14th street and Ohio avenue,
was In the dock inE'the Police Court this
morning. having been arrested last night on
complaint of his wife Annie
He threw the clock at me last night"
Annie told Judge Scott.
Il didn't" Dave declared I'VE only had
few words. but didn't touch my wife, or
the clock either"
leasing Dave on his personal bonds
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-09
Car Load of Hats Seized.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
Ell PASO, Tex, December "a carload
of palm leaf hats, three hundred gross.
was seized today by the customs collector
on the ground Of fraudulent valuation. The
hats were entried at $12 gross. The market
wholesale value is $2s. The entry was
made, 1t is charged. by the Caradine Hat
Company of Greenville, Tex. The seizure
was made on information of Special Agent
Frank e. johnson and Special Inspector
George Black.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-09
Movements of Naval Vessels.

The battle ship Texas. flagship of the At
lantic coast squadron, arrived at Hampton
Roads this morning from New York.
The collier Leonidas has left Norfolk for
Baltimore to take on coal for the use Of
the fleet at Culebra
The Wilmington has arrived at Wenchow,
the Uncas at San Juan. the Caesar at LAM
bert's Point and the Sterling at Culebra
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-09
The Maine Sails for New York.

The Navy Department has been Informed
that the United States battIeship Maine
sailed today from Colon for New York.
When she arrives at the navy yard there
she will be thoroughly inspected and extern
sive repairs made to her engines which
have developed some dangerous structural
weaknesses in the framing. 1t is possible
that 1t may be necessary to put the big
ship out Of commission while that work is
going on, but that can only be determined
after the completion of the inspection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-09
Forfeiture Of Collateral.

T. Hill Marshall Of 731 9th street north
west forfeited $40 in the District branch of
the Police Court today on a charge of vio-
lating the provisions of the anti-smoke law
at his place of business recently.
Joseph McGrath of 1912 9th street north
west was named a defendant for engaging
in the dairy business without first having
secured a permit from the health depart
ment. He failed to appear for trial and his
So collateral was declared to be forfeited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-09
Valves Preliminary Hearing.

William Bernard. alias Dunn. Of Phila-
delphia. who was arrested by Detectives
Baur and Hartigan Monday for working
the ''pennyweight' game at Shaw 4
Berry's 5ewelry store, by which he got
possession Of two pair Of studs worth $125.
waived hearing in the Police Court today
on charge of grand larceny.
Judge Scott fixed the bond at $1,000 for
his appearance in the upper court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-09
Double Dose.
From the Chicago News,

From the Chicago News.
In after years they met again.
NO" he said. II shall never forgive YOU
for refusing to marry me-"
But" she protested. you married an
other woman shortly after"
That's Just It," sighed the man. your
refusal IL responsible for my present mar
riage."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-09
Nav Go to New Orleans.

1t is probable that the converted cruiser
Yankee and the gunboat Topeka. of the
Atlantic training squadron, now in Hamp-
ton Roads. will accompany the cruiser Min
neapolis, flagship Of Rear Admiral Wise,
commanding the Atlantic training squad
ron, to New Orleans to participate in the
centennial celebration of the Louisiana
purchase. aSth-2Oth instant. France and
Spain will each be represented by a war
ship on that occasion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-09
To Settle Syndicate business.

Through Attorneys Barnard & Johnson,
Jennie r. Willoughby this afternoon in
stituted proceedings in equity in the Dis
trict Supreme Court against the Edgewood
syndicate and thirty-three others, the OBJ
ject of the suit being to secure the sale OF
all Of block 2, Edgewood and settlement
Of the affairs Of the syndicate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-09
Petition In Bankruntcx-

William w. Matchett, dealer in wall
paper and a decorator, trading as Lang &
Matchett. at 1874 14th street. today filed a
petition In voluntary bankruptcy. His sum-
many of debts is stated to be 81. 1854. and
his assets $4.251.S8. OF the latter $3.50 is
stock in trade. 5000 In policies of insur-
ance. 1859 is money and $137 is the stated
Attorney w. r. Plumley appears for the Pc
titioneg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-09

II you want your money back f. g. Williams
4 Co. will return It TO you If you can tell them
that Mona has not increased flesh and given
freedom from stomach troubles.
II Is an unusual remedy that can be sold In
this way. but Mona is remarkable combination
OF nesh-forming elements combined with agents
that regulate the digestive organs and restore
health and strength.
Remember that IL Mio-na does not do all that
ia claimed for II. your money rs returned to xon
by f. 8 williams Co, 9th and f SITS. NV, in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-09
Turned in by Accident.

An alarm OF fire was sounded from box
31S about 9:15 o'clock this morning and
several companies of the fire department
went to Connecticut avenue and M street
The alarm had been accidentally turned
in by a lineman who was doing repair
work and there was. therefore, nothing
for the firemen to do but return to their
quarters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-09
Sudden Death,

John B. Dyson, colored, fifty years old,
whose home was at 112 Virginia avenue
southwest, died suddenly at his home
this morning about $50 o'clock. His
death was the result of natural causes,
and the coroner gave the necessary death
certificate,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-09
Convicted of Theft.

Frank Carter. young resident of Balti-
more, was convicted in the Police Court to-
day of the theft of a bicycle, and was sens
fenced by Judge Scott to pay fine of $50.
Six months in Jail was named as the equiva-
lent to the fine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-09
Declines to Prosecute.

Elton Gardner, colored. fourteen years
old, was treated at the Emergency Hos
pital this morning for an injury to his
head, inflicted with a brick thrown by
white man. Gardner says he does not
want to prosecute the man who threw
the brick,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-09
A GUARANTEED CATARRH CUBE.

Do not dose the stomach In the vain hone NJ
curing eatarh. Breathe the health giving Hyomei
and you will tnhale nedicated air through your
nose and throat that win kill all catarrhal germs
Henry Evans. go and e24 = street northwest
guarantees to refund the money should Hyomei
Dot give satisfaction. 1t 10 the only catarrhal
treatment sold In this way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-09
SleN BOND TO REFUND MONEY
+. S. Williams & Co. Take all Risk Of
MI-o-na Curing Dyspepsia and
BuiIdlno In Flash

Ii is an easy thing for medicine to be adyer.
tised as guaranteeing cure. money refunded etc.
or have the druggist say, Well, yes II 1t does
not help, We Will return your money!" but IL
the medicine does not give satisfaction and the
customer goes back to the dealer. the PROBABILITIES
Is that he has forgotten what he said and there
IS a question about making the refund.
+. g. Williams & Co. In a very business like
way overcome this trouble in a clear and definite
manner. by giving the following bond with every
package OF Mona that they sell:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-09
GUARANTEE RONn

We hereby agree to refund the price paid
for Mona IL the purchaser tells us that
II has not increased flesh and given freedom
from stomach troubles.
+. s. WILLIAMS & CO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-09
Archbi.hop Of Valencia Dead.

MADRID, December 9.-Cardinal Herrera
= Espinosa, archbishop OF Valencia, 10 dead.
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1903-06-12
Nlt bas Ynblitnll1.

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etablirte Ngetturen i'm Gtaate, miro
an iiber 700 9oitufficen perianbt, unb
bat eine eroRe 8erbreitune in Der
Na6bar= &epublit Meritp, i'm Snbia=
fter=1errttDriun uno Oflabptna.
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erftredt iib nDn @alpeitun biz binauf
nab Deniion, pDn Warlbal i'm Often
bis na6 @l Halo n: fernen @eiten;
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ionhers aablreiben 2eiern bas bibt=
befiebelte Wittel= =Teraa urb ben @iib=
tpeften elm.
8tuei 6eiiembe iino beft6nbig, iabrs
elm, iabraus i'm Snterefe bes Blatz
tee unterpegs unb fiibren oemielben
TN Werein nit unleren riibrigen 2D=
fal : Igenten fortmdbrenb mere See
fer sr.
Sn Nnbetrabt bieier 7batladen iit
Die nSreie Breiie", tpD es fib barurn
banoelt, Die beutibe 8eb6lferung gu
erreiben, Das bette 2lnseige W}es
blum i'm Staate 9eras.
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1903-06-12
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