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Clues Which May Lead to Arrest of
Safe Robbers.

The officers Of the Anacostia police sta
ton made discoveries enough yesterday in
! their investigation Of the safe robbery Sat
urday night at the grocery store Of George
F. Pyles. No. II Harrison street. where the
office safe was wrecked and between $500
and 500 distracted. to convince them that
the burglary was the work of the two pro-
fessionals of whose expected presence in
the city Maj Sylvester, the chief Of police.
had given warning. 1t is learned that the
two men had been In Anacostia for three
days preceding the robbery, when they had
made inquiries that resulted in their Sc
curing the lay of the land without much
difficulty. Saturday night about IL o'clock
they were seen in the town again. this
time having a satchel which, the police
believe. contained the tools with which
the safe was opened The same men, ac-
cording to the authorities cracked the safe
of w. e. Frazier. on 18th street southeast,
the night the Pyles safe was robbed but
obtained nothing. The notice of their ex-
pected arrival in this city contained pho
tographs of the alleged criminals and these
were absolutely identified yesterday by the
to have conversed when in Anacostia. 1t Is
evident they are the same men who re-
Gently operated in Philadelphia
Sergt. Anderson secured Information plac-
ing the two men on 18th street southeast
at o'clock the night of the robbery. The
information received by the police in Ana
costa was at once transmitted to police
headquarters, whereupon several detectives
were assigned to assist in the investiga-
ton. An effort was begun to find out II
the men had occupied quarters at any of
the city lodging houses
Sergt Anderson visited the district at
torney and placed the information before
him, with the result. 1t is said. that in
dictments will be drawn against the rob-
bers even though they have not yet been
arrested and are believed to have left
town. The names of the men on the police
records are given as John Talbot and
Is about thirty seven years of age.
The police now take the view that the old
hatchets and the chisel left behind by the
robbers were not used in cracking the safe
at all, but were left merely to throw the
officers off the track.
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will Not Be Discontinued.

1t is stated that the Baltimore and Ohio
railway transfer service between Alexan-
dria and Shepherds Landing, on the Dis
trict of Columbia side of the river. will not
be discontinued, as was expected, but that
transfers will be made night and day in
order to accommodate the increased traffic.
The present crew of the tug Beaverton will
continue the night service on the ferry and
a new crew. as follows, will make the
transfer in the daytime: Captain, James
II. Beach: mate. William Davis; engineer.
James wilkins; fireman. John Jeffries. and
L. Hayden. Robert vans, Benjamin Davis
and George Wilkins. deck hands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-16
Encampment Auxiliary Election.

At a regular stated meeting of No 80
auxiliary to Encampment No. III, Union
Veteran Legion the following officers were
elected to serve the ensuing year: Presi-
dent, Mrs. Ada H. Weiss; senior vice presi-
dent, Mrs. Ella s. Knight: junior vice pres
ident, Mrs. Catherine Mckenzie; chaplain
Mrs. Sarah Berry; treasurer, Mrs. Lizzie
Allen: corresponding secretary, Mrs. Sarah
e. Pittman; financial secretary, Mrs. Har-
riet Allison: recording secretary Mrs Eva
A. Callahan; conductress, Mrs. Mary "
Noerr; guard, Mrs. Mary v. Moore; color
bearer. Mrs. Mary Tryon: pianist, Mrs.
Elizabeth A. Hilton.
Mrs Frederick Bailey was elected director
to represent the auxiliary at the District
of Columbia Federation of Clubs for the
ensuing year.
A joint installation of Encampment No.
Ill. Union Veterans Union, and ladies' aux
Hilary will be held January Is. at o'clock
pm. at 316 PENNSYLVANIA avenue southeast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-16
Masonic Isdge Election.

Stansbury Ledge No. "a. f. A. A. NJ, has
elected the following officers for the year
1904: Arthur c. Shaw. w. M; Herbert F.
Ivers. s. W.: Harvey T. Rogers, J. w; w.
e. Nalley. secretary {nineteenth term: g.
w. Balloch. treasurer (twenty-ninth term);
George H. Jones. s. d.. DR.. John R. Nc
Chesney. J. d.: Anthony Lehr. M. of c.. Al
fred @. Osborn. chaplain (re-elected); Rob-
ert Davidson. 8. s.: Or. George B. Heinecke
J. g.; John C. Moudy. tiler; John D. Craw-
ford delegate TO Masonic board of relief
Frank l.. Sunny. delegate to st. Johns
Mite Association (re-elected): Angus Lam
ond, trustee (re-elected): T. NJ b. Bowling,
w. E. Nalley and c. c. Lamond, proxies to
the Grand Lodges
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of in this regard in New York. but there
the infant mortality Is only half so great.
Battle Against Slums.

~ g., +bis rao.rd in Nau vorL hnt thora
IL -. ~ 49, ,e,,a,tt i nrIhn;r So .rant
''i' ''iA"'.. nv. 20 ny i'~--- ~ O.
Battle Against SlumS.
"After all. the hattie against the slums
ho rks h.ck +o (~hr,sttanity ara Arer,c.n
citizenship. AS far as religion goes we
are holding this meeting In Christian
church and I have more regard for the
avowed atheist than for the alleged
Christian who processes with his lips
"nat ne does not mean.
c,tiaau.hi, NJ dara ~n,, S 10 thi.
great people to the level of the slum
How dare you? You can't build repub-
lie on pigsty, and I've seen enough pig
sites in Washington today to last me for
a while.
Il confess l was not prepared for the
sight that presented itself on my tour OF
the national capital today. l want to warn
you that outside homes will become VIII
ated. You can't throw aside the command
of God, Love thy neighbor. The neglect
of your brother is a sin.
People who live in these alleys do as
they please. You don't know what they
Just think; one-half of the colored babies
born In Washington die before they are
year old. 1 never knew the like.
80 A an 1, tnihg. You can, ROD cniidhood
peal to that child's manhood You are
putting a mortgage on that boys tomor
row. ana you nave no r1ght 10 DO It, 1t is
~, possip re, 10 ,, miahe mnoie man out ..
is a necessary Ingredient in making the
whole boy. Play grounds for the children
are necessary. You must have them.
pronertv R;rb+.
You want to deal at the first with the
owner of property who murders his ten
ants-,he bab,as Tho old ars,,,,sn, ~
nronertv rights ALWAYS comes mn put vo,,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-16

the day were thrown upon big screen.
They were interspersed with pictures of
New York life among the poor At the
close picture Of President Roosevelt was
applause.
with the example of such a life con-
stantly before YOU" said Mr.. Riis with
such man living among you. ready every
hour to do his full share in any good work
you undertake, I do not see how you can
fall. I like to come to Washington. There
Is man In the White House who came
into my life years ago. He Is the man who
has made all my ideals real. That man Is
Theodore Roosevelt"
The audience sang two verses of my
Country. IT'S Of Thee and was dismissed
with benediction by Rev. Mr.. Newman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-16
Defying superstition.

The so-called unlucky number thirteen
was very much In evidence Saturday night
at joint committee meeting of Independ-
ent Jonadabs and members OF the recently
organized Daughter of Jonadab. There were
just thirteen persons present. The meeting
at No. 013 Il street northwest, and there are
thirteen letters in the name of the new ladies'
auxiliary society. Those present held that
thirteen" would always be regarded as the
lucky number of their association. 1t was
also noted that the society was formed on
Friday. supposed unlucky day. Mr. John
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-16
LYRIC ELEMENT IN HISTORY.
American Sentiment and Humor Theme
Of Address by DR.. Spofford.

1.-THE Lyric Element In American His
tory" was the theme of highly suggestive
and scholarly paper by DR.. Ainsworth h.
Spofford at the regular meeting of the Co
lunrbia Historical Society. Monday evening,
In the banquet hall of the Shoreham. Dr.
Spofford is the presiding of1cer of the So
ciety. but last evening he relinquished his
place to Judge A. B. Hagner. one of the vice
presidents of the society.
Dr. Spofford's paper covered the entire
range of our national history. beginning
with the verses of the revolution and clos
ing with the specimens OF the campaign
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-16
Books for All.

Through the Gates of
Old Romance, by w.
Jay Mills. illustrat-
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Letters of a Musi-
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cloth bound. $3.50
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When = Malindy Sings,
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at 81 I'D
Red-Head. by Uri
Lloyd, with numer-
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-16
e ea5ds CHRISTMAS P Baotist,

Christmas and New
Year Cards, prices be-
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Calendars in pretty
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Handsome l. ar & e
Drop Calendars in
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Pocket Calendars. l
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Art Calendars, in
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-16
Miss Dewey's Interment.

Funeral services were held this afternoon
at the family home. at Summit and Poplar
avenues Lanier Heights, over the remains
of Miss Susan F. Dewey. daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Frederick Dewey. Miss Deweys
death was the result of burns received by
her dress catching fire from a gas range at
st. Johns Parish House Thursday night of
last week. The unfortunate young lady
was assisting in the arrangements for an
entertainment to be held that night In the
parish house when the accident occurred
by which she met her death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-16

SOC. CT a m = Z a C Q
Hand-painted Calen-
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Offered for a day
dl -0c.
Christmas Booklets.
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&C. to. soc.
Calendar Pads for
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Diaries in all differ
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-16
Chosen for Ensuing Year.

At the annual meeting, held last night. OF
the Deutseher Central Verein. the followins
officers were elected for the ensuing year:
Kurt Yoelckner, president; Wolfgang Ruck-
daeschel. first vice president: Martin WIFE,
gan. second vice president: Gustave Bender,
secretary: Charles E. Gerner treasurer
Ferdinand Miller. William Feldhaus. Mar.
tin Wiegand. Emil SPAIN. Theo. G. Stoner
trustees: Fritz Kueffner. T. L. Schmidt,
Louis Kettler r. Brauner. r. Imhof, fnan-
cial committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-16

c. Moore was appointed to prepare an ini-
uatory service and the opening and closing
exercises for the Daughters of Jonadab.
Several pretty odes were adopted and the
announcement made that there would be
number of candidates for admission to the
order at the meeting next Friday evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-16
How Reuben Did the Town.

# 4 AVE you seen this really remark
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schemes, and shows the many pitfalls into which
he fell 1t is complete with the gold brick. shell
game nuts Knockout drops and is suspended by
a leather strap fastened by rusty nail. Com
plete DOC.
First Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-16

The Five Nations, by
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Memoirs of M. de
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Pickering, an atlas
with 100 illustra-
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Toilers of the Home,
by Lillian Pettin-
gill. ............$1.@
The Responsibilities Of
the Novelist, and
Other Literary Es-
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The Woman Who
Tolls. by Mrs. John
and Marie Van Worst
with Mr.. Roose-
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suicide" letter, Illus
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The True History OF the
Civil War. by Pro-
fessor Lee. illustrat-
ed. cloth bound. $500
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-16
A Guaranteed Cure for Pilss.

Itching. Blind Bleeding or Protruding Pflea.
Your druggist will refund money II PA&0 ONT.
AENT fails to cure yoa In 8 to IL days. e0e.
oe2f.m. W.T.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-16

one OF THESE:
Oak Morris Chairs.
fitted with plain red
or green cushions, re-
versible, complete with
rod attach 50 OF
ment. at. %Ss>o
Other Oak Morris
Chairs at 1925, $40
and larger ones, suit
able for good size
boys and girls, at
A.98 and 1898.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-16

r a ( t an orris
Chairs, fitted with
velour figured cush-
bns. in red or green.
and rod at So. O8
Other Rattan Morris
Chairs at $3.49, 1915,
and those with full
rolling arms and back.
ut $3.88 and $40.
Third Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-16
Election Of Officers.

The committee on nominations appointed
by Judge Hagner at the beginning Of the
meeting reported the following officers for
the coming year and they were declared
elected:
President, Judge A. B. Hagner.
Vice presidents, Rev. w. E. Parson. D. D. /:
Rev. s. M. Newman. Rev. D. J. Stafford.
D. D.; Mrs. T. B. Wood and I. L. Blout.
Treasurer Mr.. John Joy Edison.
Secretary Prof. c. P. Neill.
Members of board Of managers, term to
expire November. 1906. F. L. Moore, Prof.
C. P. Neill, Col George Truesdell and Mrs.
Alfred clifford Barney.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-16

pEAU de Sole Silk Waists,
trimmed in clusters of h-inch tuck
ing to the bust; also with a row of fancy
inserting down the front. tucked back
and sleeves, fancy lace-trimmed stock;
lined throughout. White. light blue tan,
lavender. navy and black. S.S OF
All sizes. INSTRUMENTATION. ~~e>O
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-16

THE popular belt in leather is the have ti
in
Leather Belts an
FirstFl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-16
MORRIS Chairs
For Children.

M MATURE Morris Chairs that in
spite of their small size are strongly made.
X you've thought of chair gift 10 some
cHlio Iet II De Morris Chair-and one Of these:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-16

from above prices will be allowed Sunday
schools. private schools. institutions and
families on orders for 25 pounds or more,
and, in addition. fancy boxes to CORE
spond with the quantity purchased will be
supplied FREE.
we are getting Candies fresh every day
there's an advantage in getting orders
In early.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1903-10-01
our Champion Hard-Luck Story.

Editor The Ranch: | send you re-
mittance of 81 to pay my subscription
I'D to date | have got rich farming
md am going to move to town to edu-
ate my children, SO I don't need your
valuable paper any more. | am much
obliged to you for the past. Yours
truly, Gus Peters, Hauser, Idaho.
We knew it was coming. This high
tide of prosperity we have been en-
Dying was bound to have setback
sooner or later, and here's where it
starts Gus, we are glad you have
struck it rich, and that you are now
able to enjoy life, and give your chill
dren the blessings of. good educa-
ton. But do you realize the calamity
tlat will overwhelm us if this move
ment develops generally among the
readers of this greatest of all farm
papers? Honestly, We hate to think
about it.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1903-10-01
SEND 1T EAST.

Let Them KnOD About the Wonderful Pa
cite Northeast
The Oregon Railroad & Navigation Com
pany has just issued handsome 92-page
book and map. telling all about Oregon,
Washington and Idaho. Send the name
and address of some friend in the East
aud four az cents in stamps to A. L. Craig,
General Passenger Agent of the Oregon
Railroad & Navigation Company, Portland,
Oregon, and they will be sent copy of this
valuable publication.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1903-10-01

No man can be considered great who
does not move until he is pushed.-A
drunken wise man is sillier than a
sober fool.-I would rather appreciate
the things | do not have than to have
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1903-10-01
Politics in BilIvilIe.

Two candidates obliged us by
ploughing four acres for us yesterday.
Our school children have been pat
ted so often of late on the head that
every 10-year-old boy in the town is
bald-headed.
Some of the candidates for local of
fees in this settlement are running so
fast that the sheriff can't get close
enough to levy on them.-Atlanta
Constitution.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1903-10-01

The Crescent Mfg. Co, manufac-
turers of the well-known Crescent
Baking Powder and other specialties
for household use is this fall making
very handsome exhibits at the leading
fairs of Idaho and Eastern Oregon, to
advertise their goods. Mr.. Kahle, the
manager, will be at these fairs person
ally, with an efficient corps of demon
strators. This business has made a
remarkable growth in the last few
years, and has become one of Seattle's
most prominent manufacturing con-
Germs.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1903-10-01

Many a boy who would not steal a
watermelon might purloin cantaloup
because he likes itSbetter
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1903-10-01
ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY

TO 90 East over the Northern Pacific at very
low rates. Tickets on sale August 18TH
10Th. 25th and Goth. I. A. Nadeau, Genl
Agent, Seattle.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-15

given for the patient investigation of the
law and facts involved in each suit in
all their details and in order that JUS
tice may be done to all alike. The at
torney who has patiently investigated his
clients cause is better capable of decid-
ing the length of time needed to properly
present the facts to the jury and the
law to the judge than any judge, however
able he may be, who has made no spe-
cial study of the intricacies of that par
ticular case. Individual instances may
occur in which attorneys abuse this
privilege, but as rule the lawyers take
70 more of the time of the courts than
is necessary to properly present their
cases to the court and jury. They are
the mouthpieces of litigants, familiar
with every detail of their causes and
there is less danger of oppression in leav-
ing at least one thing to the discretion
of counsel than in placing all things Gin
the discretion of the court
It is we'll to confer power on the judge
to retain the findings of all facts in the
Jury. and litigants, who as rule speak
through their attorneys should be allow
ed to present all phases of their cases,
as a matter of right guaranteed by law
and not be indebted for this right to the
caprice of a judge.
3. G. CRISP.
Manteo, n. c., Feb. 6, 1908.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-15
The Influence of Rooks---They Lead Either tc
Heaven or He'll.

To the Editor: There are few infiu-
to do with the moulding of character and
destiny than that of literature. You say
man is known by the company he
keeps: it is equally true, also. that he
is known by the literature he reads. The
press untouched by the spirit of God has
possible done more to corrupt and damn
humanity than any other one force in the
world, save the liquor traffic, which, of
course, cannot be touched by the spirit
of God only in its destruction The best
way to read a mans character is to read
his library. The selection of books, pa
pers and magazines is invariably in
direct keeping with the real character
and heart of the man. 1t may be said of
| the reading man. that no other one thing
opens so wide the door Of his heart to
public inspection as his library of books,
papers and magazines. By this channel
we go into the heart and character of
| man when every other avenue has been
! shut against us. This is undoubtedly the
age of literature and that of every de-
scripton--an age in which publications
are as the stars in the heavens, as the
sand grains by the seashore, numberless.
What can be done to stay this awful
| tide of corruption that will poison and
drown our boys and girls in perdition
| When it has once crossed the Threshold
| of our homes, its poisonous fangs begin
| to do their deadly work, conveying to the
| heart the very fountainhead all that has
| and can curse the human race. When
l ~.rI - I,
| this subtle yet destructive fever you
| have weakened his or her chances for a
! life of purity a thousandfold 1t is the
| small break in the great tower of the
| heart that finally turns in the awful flood
| of destruction and ruin. Guard the
| Threshold of your home against corrupt
and deceptive literature as you would
against the libertine and the cold FLOODED
| murderer. The head and co-workcrs of
| our educational institutions should al
| ways be on the alert and ring out clear
| and strong against these deadly influ-
| ences. The boy or girl into whose life
| and heart is constantly poured a stream
| of pure and wholesome literature Will
| be impregnable against the corruptions
| and evils of the day. Read. read, read,
but be careful that you read yourself
heavenward instead of hellward There
| are good books in every line of litera-
ture. Poetry and fiction are not to be
discarded, only be wise in your selec-
tions. AS to making of books there is
| no end, and there are more good ones
| than any man can read in life time,
| therefore, why not read the good and
burn the bad.
| n. S. JONES.
L RurlinOfnn n q E1nh u
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-15
Om Tho [l6G@Doa00Y VV@PDd]n

of an experience of his last summer,
while angling in Niger Pond for his
chosen prey.
Having fshed for fully an hour with
out any result. the author of Them Good
Old Punkin Pies" began to reel in his
line for the purpose of rebaiting his
hook. He was delighted to find that
something heavy-probably a huge bull
head-had become attached to it. For a
few moments he deity played the sup
posed monster, and then rapidly hauled
in his line. AS the hook neared the
surface of the water, he was ready to
swear that he could feel the struggles
of some living thing on it, while the out
lines of dark shape became visible be-
meath his hand. Two long, hard pulls
brought this shape to the surface and
then over the gunwale into the boat
"a five-pounder at least" cried Cabot
gleefully, as he reached for his spec
tacles, for he is terribly near sighted
He was right, for it was chunk of
water soaked log which weighed just
five pound. Mr. Snapperfeld has decided
to incorporate the incident in his forth
coming rural romance, apple Sass"
1t will be we'll for the literary log
rollers to take warning Mr.. Ford is an
ever watchful critic of the critics and
rarely fails to rap whenever he gets a
chance. His book, THE Literary Shop, -
was really written ahead of the times.
1t would have fitted in very we'll with
the present, but, alas, a book published
five or six years ago has little chance for
revival now.