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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-31
CHAPTER XXXIII.
A Disappearance.

The iron thrall of winter was broken at
last. Great winds still blew in the valley,
but their keen edge was dulled Their en-
rand was not to destroy now, but to build.
Robins and bluejays. coming before the daft
fodis dared looked down from bare boughs
upon the receding line of snow on the Por-
ter hillside. The yellow river had shaken
itself free of ice, and it's swollen flood rolled
seward. Porter watched it from his win
dows; and early in March he was allowed to
take short walks in the grounds, followed
by his Scotch gardener, with whom he plan
ned the floral campaign of the, summer.
Indoors he studied the alluring catalogues
of the seedsmen, an annual joy with him.
Grant was still at home He had not
been well, and Evelyn kept him out of
school on the plea that he would help to
amuse his father. Porter was much
weakened by his illness, and, though he
bank, he submitted to Evelyn's refusal with
tameness that was new in him. Fenton
came several times for short interviews;
Thompson called as an old friend as well
to discuss his own health to the exclusion
of bank affairs. Wheaton was often at
the house, and Porter preferred his ac-
count of bank matters to Thompson's
Wheaton carried the figures in his head
and answered questions off-hand, while
Thompson was helpless without the state
ments which he was always having the
clerks make for him. Porter fretted and
ftmed over traction matters. though Fen
ton did his best to reassure him.
He did not understand why 6axton should
have been made receiver. If Fenton was
able to dictate the appointment, why did
he ignore Wheaton, who could have been
spared from the bank easily enough when
Thompson returned. Fenton did not tell
him the true reason-he was not sure of 1t
himself-but he urged the fact that Saxton
ranrasented certain shares which were en-
titled to consideration, and he made much
of the danger of Thompsons breaking down
at any moment and having to leave. Por-
how soon the receivership could be termi-
mated and the company recognized. The
only comfort he derived from the. situation
was the victory which had been gained
over Margrave. who had repeatedly sent
messages to the house asking for an inter-
view with Porter at the earliest moment
possible. The bankers humor had not
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-31
ROCKVILLE AND VICINITY.
School Commissioners Receive Report
of Northumberland Items.

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
ROCKVILLE. Md. December 30, 1903.
At meeting of the board of county pub
lie school commissioners here yesterday the
resignation of F. A. Pearre as principal of
the school at Snouffers was accepted, and
the appointments of Mollie Syvers as prin-
cipal of the colored school at Glen. and
Edith NJ. Welsh as principal of the colored
school at Grifton, were confirmed.
Secretary White reported 5,2A as the
total enrolment for the fall terms, $50
whites and ], 7O9 colored. The average at
tendance for the term was given at 3, 1876
2341 whites and 1,145 colored. The total
disbursements to date aggregate 49, 1856.
The board considered at some length the
question of closing the colored schools of
the county at an early date, but no definite
action was taken. The state appropriation
for the support of the colored schools mas
recently been greatly reduced, and it is
understood a shortage of funds will neces-
state the closing of the colored schools
much earlier than usual.
Mr.. James Thomas Mooney and Miss
Josephine Agnes Clements, both of Rich
mond. Va. visited Rockville yesterday
and were quietly married by Rev. S. r.
White, the ceremony taking place at the
home of the minister, 1.-THE young folks
were accompanied by the mother of the
young lady, the little party leaving for
Washington Immediately after the cere-
twenty-three and that of the young lady
as seventeen o! Cd
The Rockville Euchre' Club met Monday
evening at the home of MI John L. Daw-
son, the Misses Dawson being the hostesses.
There were present s1early all the members
and number of guests. 1.-The prize winners
were: Misses Sarah Henderson, Mary
Dawson, Helen Tablet And Messrs. Walter
Henderson, Paul Maclsarl Russell Brewer
and Thomas Talbot. I. Refreshments were
served. Among those present, in addition
to the prize winners were: Misses Katie
Munroe, Maude Stalnaker, Mary Almoney,
Nellie Printup, Virgie Brewer Evelyn Tai
bott, Mary Dawson. Margaret Dawson,
Priscilla Dawson, Miss Moore, Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Dawson and Messrs. Edward
Ayton, Don Munroe, Bedford Brown, Fran
els Owens, Randolph Mason, Hugh Glas-
cott Edward Dawson, Somerville Dawson,
Theodore Mason, John Higgins and Ed
ward Hege.
Mr.. Harry V. Belt of the vicinity of Red
land, this county, and Mrs. Ruby V. Wal
tiers of the same locality, visited Washing
ton Monday and were quietly married. The
bride Is a daughter of Mr.. Ernest M. Hol-
land and the widow of Joseph l.. Walters,
former public school teacher who died
about year ago
Church near Beane, this county, a few
evenings ago presented their pastor, Rev.
Thomas II. Campbell of Rockville, with a
generous supply of provisions of various
kinds and some cash. A committee was ap-
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Peter Shoemaker at Wellersburg has been
established as Orlando Batiste. 1t appears
that 1t was not the murdered man who had
the quarrel with the Italian On tie rain
coming from Cumberland but his brother,
Louis Shoemaker and the Italian mistook
Peter for the latter when he cut him down
with stiletto. Young Shoemaker was
about to enter buggy to drive to church
festival when killed The Italian lived at
Pekin, this county, and 500 reward has
been offered for his capture
Mr.. Erwin Stanton. a prominent politician
OF Grantsville. Garrett county is dead
from typhoid fever, aged thirty-one years.
He leaves wife and two children.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-31

The will of the late Peter B. Bril- Ram Of
Boston, who left 100000 toward found
ing a hospital to bear his name Is sus-
tanned by decision handed down by Jus
tice Colt in the United States circuit court.
The heirs-at-law contested the bequest.
Henry Norman, M. f., arrived In New
York today on the White Star steamship
Majestic from Liverpool Mr.. Norman will
investigate the question OF preferential tar
Ills III Canada, and will return in time for
the opening of parliament
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NICHOLSON

of the brave and strong; 1t is the wine OF
youth, of perpetual youth. Evelyn felt the
JOY of it today, her heart leaped with tit
was delight to be abroad in the pure, cold
air. Her coloring was freshly accented.
The remote Scotch grandmother who con-
ferred 1t upon her, across years OF migra-
ton, would have rejoiced in it; where the
Irish strain maintained Its light OF humor
in her blue eyes. the gray mist Of the Scotch
moors still held it's own. There are women
who are dominated by their clothes: but
, Evelyn Porter was not one of them. Her
dark green skirt might have belonged to
any other girl, but it would not have sway
ed In just the same way to any other step;
and her toque and cape of sable would have
lost their distinction on any other head and
shoulders Her fathers convalescence was
only matter of time and care; he had
withstood the fever better than the
physicians had thought possible. and
there was no question of his resto-
ration TO health. 1t was good to be
free of the anxious strain. and the keen ar
was like tonic to ner happiness. Saxton
recognized her as he jumped over the
drifted snow at the curb TO the path. His
lace, where it was visible between his cap
and collar. was red from the cold.
They say freezing to deaths an easy
way-but don't believe I'd prefer it."
"Oh. It's you. Is it. l wondered who the
| busy man was She was interested in the
| lineman. the points of whose climbers were
shaking down the ice coating of the pole
| as he assembled.
won you OTucr tndC man 10 come
| down? Il isn't nice to make him risk his
! life for a wire or two"
Hes not my man." said John, beating
| his hands together. hes fixing telephone
wires, and besides. he's not taking any
| chances"
! Evelyn half turned away to continue her
walk, still with her eyes on the lfneman.
| Poor fellow; 1t must be very cold up
! there
Yes. polar expeditions are usually that
| way
| "Wretched man. to pun about a human
| life IN PERIL The lineman was sitting on
| one of the cross beams, and Evelyn started
| ahead. Saxton following.
| rs that the overcoat?" she asked over
| her shoulder.
| what oyercoat?"
| 1.-The one that's in the newspapers. Aren't
you the man in the gray ulster who runs
! the trofleys?'
! "fve been too busy to read the papers, SO
/ don't know
TT might pay you TO join current topic
| class and learn what's going on
! THAT presupposes a little knowledge. I'd
| never pass the entrance exams"
! You needn't be afraid, they probably
/ carry a prep. department"
MY wires are down and the trolley isn't
runningr'
She laughed and It was pleasant to hear
her, John thought.
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Elevation of Cardinal Gibbons.

1 understand from those who are learned
in canoncal law that Cardinal Gibbons
must be elevated to primacy before such
a plan be carried out, but 1 know so
little of such matters that l will not at
tempt to discuss them. There can be no
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-03
TOOK HIS REVENGE
For Alleged Wrong and Law Will Now
Settle His Case.

Chicago. Nov. 2.-Suspected of hav-
ing given information Of graft" to the
council committee, Thos. Hawkins. a
negro. was shot and mortally wounded.
Sunday night, by Nose" Love. also
col!orcd.
Hawkins. last Friday night. assaulted
John Joshson. commonly called "Musl-
mouth" in front of the latter's saloon
IN State street. A gambling house in
which johnson is said to be interested.
was raided. Saturday. by the police.
Edwin Martin, the keeper. and 26 in
mates were locked up.
Before the last of those arrested had
been released on bonds the news was
spread through the levee that Tom
Hawkins was responsible for the raid"
In court when Hawkins was arraigned
for assaulting Johnson, the former
made threats Of telling few things
II the prosecution was not dropped.
Sunday night, Hawkins encountered
Nose" Love. an employee of John
johnson. on the sidewalk near the lat
ter's saloon. Without any words, it IS
said. Love drew a revolver and began
shooting. Two bullets struck Hawkins.
one entering the abdomen, causing a
mortal wound. the other taking effect
In his right arm. Love was arrested.
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JUMPED THE TRACK.
Loaded Car Almost Pushed of Bridge
to so Feet Below.

New York, Nov. "A great fatality
was narrowly averted here Monday,
when a northbound engine on the New
Haven & Hartford Railroad jumped the
track on the approach to the Second
avenue bridge over the Harlem river
and crushed into the rear car of q
elevated train. derailing it
and all but pushing it from the bridge
to the surface, 20 feet below. Luckily
the engine was running at so slow a
speed that guard rails kept the car with
its load of passengers from falling from
the bridge. The collision itself damag-
ed the car but slightly and injured no
one.
Among the 400 passengers on the
train there was a slight panic. several
women fainting and all the other pas
sengers making wild rush for the
doors of the cars. but cool work by the
guards prevented any injury to passen-
gers in the rush.
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ALL COWARDS.
Washington Crowd Lets Wife
Fight Insane Husband
Until He Finally Kills Her and Ends
His Own Life.
The Man Was About to Be Returned
to the Hospital.

Washington, Nov. 2.-Lewis Mortified,
today, shot and killed his wife and then
committed suicide at their boarding
house here. Mortified was a paroled
patient from st. Elizabeth's Hospital
for the Insane and it is believed the
deed was committed because of his
fear of being returned to the asylum, as
arrangements had been made to send
Mortified to the Washington Asylum
hospital, today Or tomorrow.
Mrs. Mortified engaged in a desperate
struggle with her husband~before she
was killed. She received a cut on her
forehead and her right hand was burn
ed by contact with the revolver.
About S o'clock, this morning, Mrs
Margaret Worrell, the landlady, heard
the woman's frantic appeals for help
and endeavored to reach the room but
the door was locked.
The landlady ran into the street and
to several people, one watch
man at a nearby building, but all failed
to respond. Mrs. Worrell returned.
telling Mrs. Mortified to hold out lit
tie longer as the police We're coming.
Two shots were then fired and Mrs
Worrell thinks they were intended for
her. Three shots followed and it is be.
lieved these ended the lives of the
couple.
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PROMISES KEPT.
Pres. Palma in Message to the
Cuban Congress
Says Pres. Roosevelt Has Been Faith
full in Calling Extra Session
To Consider Pending Reciprocity
Treaty with the Island.

Havana, Nov. 1.-The regular session
Of Congress opened, this afternoon. The
message Of President Palma makes
recommendations of a general charac-
ter. The President promises special
message with reference to the negotia-
tons of the loan commissioners who
went to New York, who, the message
says, are assured that the loan can be
secured in the United States.
. Referring to the relations between
Cuba and the United States the mes
sage says:
"Our political relations with the
United States have been definitely set
tied by the treaties. Congress can ap-
preciate that within the precise terms
of the Plat amendment Cuba has OBJ
tanned no few advantages.
THE Honorable President Roosevelt,
to whom the people of Cuba feel such
profound gratitude, has been faithful
to his word and has convened the
American Congress in special session
for the purpose of taking action on the
pending reciprocity treaty, from which
we hope to receive such great benefits"
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PLENTY OF MILK.
No Shutting of Of Boston's Supply,
Monday, as Expected.

Boston. Nov. 2.-The threatened re-
duction in the supply of milk sent daily
to Boston, did not materialize, Monday
and the situation growing out of the
demand of the farmers for a fiat rate of
371a cents a can remained unchanged
At a meeting of the New England Milk
Producers Union 10 days ago in this
city, it was voted that unless the ques-
ton of price and the whole subject of
the investigation of milk producing
conditions be referred to the State
board of arbitration or the fiat rate of
371a cents were granted, the producers
would go on a strike, that is to say
they would cease sending their supply
of milk to Boston.
At the office of the large milk estab-
lishments of H. P. Hood & Sons, and
D. Whiting & Son, at Charlestown, it
was stated that the consignment of
milk from the country arrived as usual
Monday. The manager of the Hood Co.
said that practically the situation was
the same as a month ago and he ex-
pressed the opinion that it would re-
main so unless the questions at issue
were submitted to arbitration. He said
the Contractors Association were
ready for arbitration at any time and
he expected that the trouble would soon
be settled in that way.
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KRlKoRIAN's CASE CONTINUED.
British Consul at Boston Not Quite
Ready to Proceed,

Boston, Nov. 2.-Owing to the fact
that British Consul Talbot was not
quite ready to proceed the case of YAH
tan Krikorian, who was arrested and
held until Monday, on the charge of
political murder i'll killing Sagarel Sa-
gouni, the Armenian revolutionary
leader at London, was not called at the
hour arraigned. When krikorian was
arraigned last week, the case was put
over until Monday, on the strength of
a warrant or complaint charging MUIR
der, but the defendant could not be
finally held for extradation purposes
without formal request from the Brit
ish government through the British EN-
bassy at Washington.
Consul Talbot said that he had not
been represented by counsel before the
court until he received his instructions
from the home Office. If it should be u
case in which 1 had received official in
structions in the first instance, said the
consul. Il would have at once present.
ed my petition for extradition papers
for the return of the prisoner, but COM
ing to me as it did from police head
quarters first, all that l could do was
to cable my Office in London as 1 did.
1t now rests entirely with them. l shall
do nothing until hear from London"
Marshal Darling said, today, that I<ri-
korain's case would be continued until the
British government was ready to proceed.
United States authorities said. today. that
even if the British consul did not appear
against Krikorian he could be held on
charges made by the United States COM
missioner of immigration.
Shortly before o'clock, Krikorian was
brought before United States Commiss; on
er Fisk and at tie request of the United
States marshal the case was continued
until Nov. I. krikorian protested that he
should have to remain in Jail. and asked
that he be admitted to BAIL The commits
sioner explained that the offence of po-
litical murder, upon which his arrest is
founded. did not admit Of bail. He was
taken back to the Charles street Jail
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| DO NOT DESPAIR.
| Have Confidence in the
Justice Of God.
Pathetic Speech Of Former Pres
Kruger at Mentone, France,
In Reply to the Gift Of Statue from
Admirers.

Nentone. France. Nov. 2.-Mr. kru-
ser. the former President Of the Trans
vaal republic, replying, today, to the
sfft of a statue from subscribers to the
Patrie. said:
II do rot despair. A man of my age
has no further earthly expectations, but
have confidence in the justice of God.
me Younger generation will witness
the triumph Of this justice and will see
the realization of our experience and
natience. Thank you for all you have
done for the cause Of the Beers and
thank you for not forgetting me in my
exile and grief"
Mr.. Kruger is described as being con-
stantly occupied in reading the Bible
and desiring isolation and as maintain
ing a dignifled bearing. He is calmly
resigned to the events in South Africa.
The Patrie asserts that an unwritten
CHAPTER of the war will apear later.
disclosing the fact that the Beers relied
IN the promises of Germany; but that
Great Britain succeeded in gaining
German neutrality. 1t will also be
shown, the Patrie adds. that the Beers
had planned to cripple British COM
merce by the fitting out of privateers.
which Mr.. Kruger prevented, not wish
ing to have to resort to such supreme
remedy
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THE OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS
In Alaskan Boundary Case Are Now
Now Safe at Washington.

Washington, Nov. .2---General John
W. Foster, agent for the United States
before the Alaskan Boundary Commits
sion. bringing the official text of the
commissions findings and all the rec
ords of the American case, had an i'll
terview, today. with Secretary Hay and
later dined with the President. Upon
the delivery of the findings and Gen.
Fosters report, Secretary Hay will ne
gotiate with the British government
for the appointment of expert survey
ors to mark the lines of the boundary
as described by the commission.
The findings" of the commission as
they will be deposited in the state de-
partment, comprise three pages of
closely engrossed matter and bears the
signature Of the American commission
ers. Lord Alverstone and the American
secretary.
Contrary to the common impression,
Canadian charts will be used as basis
Of the survey work. 1t apears. accord
ing to Gen. Foster, that the Canadians
spent an enormous sum of money in
the preparation of their case and the
work of their photographers was ac-
copied as the standard.
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ILLEGAL HUNTING
Caused the Trouble Between the IN
dams and Officers.

Washington, Nov. 1.-The commits
sioner of the general land office has re-
ceived a telegram from Senator War
rem of Wyoming. regarding the fatal
between Indians and the au-
thorities in eastern Wyoming. The tel
cgram says:
Reliable information just received by
Gov, Chatterton reports that the In
dams had been illegally hunting on
Lightning Creek, 40 miles from Lusk,
on the Northwestern road. Sheriff Mil
Ter was seriously shot through the hlp
by Indians, and a member of his posse,
Falkenburg, was killed. Three Indians
were killed. The Indians are reported
by Putnam, county clerk Of Weston
county to be from Pine Ridge. Later
information is to the effect that the In
dams are Crows. The remainder of the
party is at-large in Wyoming and sup
posed to be headed east towards Craw-
ford, Neb.''
Senator Warren suggests that the
Indians should be arrested and express
es the opinion that they can be reached
through Indian agents or the military
authorities.
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THE STRENUOUS LIFE
A Great Strain.

No one disputes the fact that we are
living in rapid" age; it is rush, rush.
rush from morning until night, and
competition is so fierce that the struggle
does not cease until the machine is
worn out.
Women, too, even when surrounded
by every comfort, become infected by
the common spirit, and what with their
clubs and many social duties, have no
time to give thought to their physical
well-being. until they are suddenly
brought to a sharp realization of the
fact that nothing in their lives is so
important as attention to correct or
rational living.
It may surprise the reader to learn
that women are more prone to piles
than men, and in most cases because it
is difficult to impress upon them the i'm
portance of regular movements of the
bowels; irregularity means straining at
STOOL and straining means piles, with
the certainty (under the usual methods
of treatment) that the sufferer will
"have them always with herr" by "us-
ual methods is meant the application
of sa,ves and lotions or Gas a last
resorD surgical operation.
If there is complaint which entails
more distress and suffering upon those
afflicted than piles or hemorrhoids, 1t is
not known to the writer: fortunately
however. these are learning that there
is a remedy that effectually cures all
forms of piles: it is known as the Pyra-
mid Pile Cure. is in, suppository form.
is applied directly to the parts. and does
it's work quickly and painlessly; 1t is
sold by druggists at fifty cents pack
age, or will be mailed by the makers to
any address upon receipt of price.
Mrs. l.. M. JOliff. Harrisburg, Ohio.
says: II feel it my duty to acknow-
ledge the great benefit have received
from the use Of Pyramid Pile Cure.
For several months I suffered untold
agony from the bleeding piles, and was
finally advised by Columbus doctor to
get Pyramid Pile Cure at once. which I
did, and one box completely cured me.
/ advise all sufferers to use it." Write
the Pyramid Drug Co., Marshall. Mich,
for their little book on the causes and
cure of piles. nov3-6