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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-21
What's SeliumP
From the Brooklyn Eagle.

From the Brooklyn Eagle.
We would like to hear some further words
from Germany as to the discovery in that
state of a new metal, called selum, by Its
alleged discoverer, Edward Mollard. For
a substance that has been newly found
surprising deal appears to be known of it's
properties Mr. Mollard says it can be pro-
duced at cost only one-twelfth as great
as that of radium, that 1t Is lighter and
stronger, does not rust takes fine polish,
is useful for shipbuilding, pipes railroad
construction, cooking utensils, has greater
resisting power than iron, and hardness
somewhat less. Have we been living for
all these years on beds of selium ore so
rich that steamboats, and railroad trains
can be made Of 1t, and have not suspected
it? One is tempted to suppose that what
Is announced as a discovery means an in
vention merely, and that selium Is an al
10y; but you cannot alloy heavy metals and
secure light product. Mr.. Moilard seems
to imply that the metal exists in prodigious
quantities; hence it is astonishing that it
has never been discovered before. We are
finding ew things in nature all the time
as witness radium, but then, radium exists
in such small quantities that there is per-
haps not an ounce of the free metal in all
America at this time. Theoretically, you
could do cooking and lighting and heating
with it, but the fulfllment of theory by
practice is prevented by natural limitation
as to quantity. Let us hear something
further about selium before we accept all
that has been said of and for it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-21
Diamonds in the Rough.

From Success.
There are many people who think that
much Of what is real culture and refine
ment is merely affectation. They believe
that a diamond in the rough is the only
genuine diamond. If man is sincere
they argue, if he possesses manly qualities,
and Is loyal 10 truth, no matter how I'M
couth and coarse he may be outwardly,
he will be respected and will be successful
This argument Is good only to a limited
extent. What is true of an uncut gem is
also true Of a human diamond in the
rough. No matter how intrinsically valu-
able they may be- no one would think of
wearing uncut diamonds. A man might
have a million dollars worth of such gems:
yet, If he refused to have them cut and
polished, no one would appreciate them.
The Impractical eye would not be able to
distinguish them from common pebbles,
They are valuable only in proportion to
the degree of brilliancy and beauty which
the diamond cutter can call out of them
&c. q man may be possessed of MANY
admirable qualities. but, If he insists on
covering them with a rough uncouth ex-
terror, they will be robbed of much of
their intrinsic value. They will be dis
covered only by keen observers or expert
character readers. What cutting and pol
fishing do for crystallized carbon, education
and refined social intercourse do for the
human diamond in the rough, The grace
of fine culture. q charming personality and
an exquisite manner enhance its value a
thousandfold.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-21
How to Garry a Cat.
ON the Philadelphia Record.

From the Philadelphia Record.
yes, I think 1t is the best way to carry
cat, and I've tried them ALL" replied
the woman in the railroad station who
had a cat in q Bingham bag, the feline's
head being out of the opening. which was
carefully drawn up around its neck lest 1t
escape "A pet cat feels very lonely in q
hamper. In this bag. you see, the cat feels
me all the time, as I carry him in my
arms. and he knows he Is not deserted.
If he had not travelled with me up and
down to the seashore for years I shouldn't
have as much confidence in him, and GER
tainly wouldn't allow his head out now
for a breath Of fresh air
II wouldn't even trust him If he could
get one paw out, for he naturally has the
scary-cat nature and might fly before he
realized there was no danger. AS q mat
ter Of fact he's a bit intoxicated Two
hours before starting 1 put bunch Of fra
grant catnip in the bag and didn't let him
inside until he was crazy over it. When I
did he scurried In with a rush. and that
saved him the fright he'd have felt at be-
ing put in against his will. When we get
to our cottage 1 simply put bit of catnip
on his cushion and he knows he is at
home"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-21
Behind the Scenes.

Much has been written about the Fifty
first Congress and the many scenes which
transpired while that historic body was in
session. Some of it's public acts will lorg
be remembered in American history, and
many of the stirring times upon the floor
of the House will be recalled by the par
Elephants and spectators so long a. they
live. few. however, of the scenes enacted
during those troublous times had only
private significance, We're known to but
few, and will be recalled by only those who
were the participants
great deal has been written about
Thomas B. Reed. Much more will be writ
ten in the years to come, and his name Will
go down to generations as the notable char
acter of that great Congress. But there
was another side to his nature, peculiar in
itself, and perhaps Known to, but few who
were his intimates in and out of Congress.
To the onlooker he seldom, if ever, went
over on the democratic side Of the House.
He rarely entered into debate with any Of
the smaller luminaries of the opposition.
There sat in that Congress-, far back and
near the railing Of the democratic side.
representative from one Of the southern
states This farmer, for such he was was
thin, even to emaciation his clothes wero
Of the baggy kind, and for LONELINESS the
House Of Representatives never had a men,
Der who was uglier. His voice was sepul-
chral, but as raconteur he had few equals.
This member seldom addressed the House,
and If he made any reputation at all, 1t was
in his private character as a member
among his colleagues. -
Singular, though. as It may seem, and.
perhaps, unknown to those who sat in that
Congress with him. there sprung up be-
tween him and the Speaker a friendship
close and personal. So true was this friend
ship, that with a wink or a nod from the
Speaker. he would leave his seat. and after
ward any one passing the door to the
Speakers room could hear repeated peals
of laughter. The Speaker had become tired
of the tedium Of the House and was en-
joying the wit and anecdotes of this rather
obscure representative, who recounted
many witty tales Of the bygone days. Many
who saw and participated in the session of
that Congress will recall this southern
member. When the great tariff debate was
going on he ran down the aisle, caught the
Speakers eye, and in a most dramatic, yet
sepulchral, voice, announced that he was
tired of listening to the "diaphanous dia-
tribes of desperate debaters." But few will
recall perhaps. upon cloudy day in June,
when the proceedings in the House were
dragging along monotonously. this member
returning down the side aisle from the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-21
FIGHT FOR RIGHT OF WAY.
Railways Contend for Supremacy in
West Virginia Coal Field.

In railroad circles there is much specula-
ton as to the probable outcome of the con-
demnation proceedings instituted by the
Deep Water Railroad Company before
Judge Sanders, in the circuit court of Mer-
Ger county, w. Va. to gain the right of
way into the Pocahontas coal fields of that
state and Virginia. Arguments in connec-
nection with the proceedings are being
heard by Judge Sanders, and the develop
ments are being watched with an unusual
degree of interest.
To the casual observer, it is said, no spe-
clal significance attaches to the proceed
ings, but, although 1t is not officially ad-
mitted, it is known that, in reality, 1t is a
fight between railroad interests. 1t is
pointed out by prominent railroad official
that should the Deep Water Company sue
coed in gaining the desired right of way
it will be a great victory for the Wabash
system over the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company. as represented by the Norfolk
and Western in West Virginia, through
which the Pennsylvania interests are OPP
posing Mr.. Gould's project
Until a short time ago, 1t is said, the
Norfolk and Western had innumerable OPP
portunities to gain an option on the ground
now involved in the condemnation proceed
ings, but as 1t was considered Of but little
value no attempt to buy it was made. Mr.
Gould, however, learned that land in Mer-
Ger and Mcdowell counties in West Vir-
ginia and in Tazewell county in Virginia
contained large deposits of coal. 1t was
learned that although the coal does not
run in deep veins it spreads over a vast
territory and is of a fine quality
Upon learning these facts Mr. Gould
bought up considerable property before the
Norfolk and Western officials were aware
of what had happened. When they did learn
of the purchases they Immediately under
took to block Mr.. Gould at every point of
the road, and are strenuously opposing his
condemnation proceedings.
1t is the purpose Of the Wabash interests
1t is stated, to build the Deep Water line
from Deep Water station on the Chesa-
peake and Ohio system south into the coal
fields of Mercer and Mcdowell counties in
West Virginia and into Tazewell county in
Virginia. The road will follow Lop creek
to the head waters of Wide Mouth creek
then down that stream to Wide Mouth
1t is the desire of the Wabash interests to
have the Deep Water line cross the Nor
folk and Western at Wide Mouth What
course will be followed from that point to
the Atlantic coast cannot be learned but
1t is thought that an attempt will be made
to gain the right of way straight to Balti-
more, Md. About thirty miles of the track
between Deep Water and Wide Mouth have
been laid, and the line is in operation
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DIED.

one. the devoted wife Of Edward 9; Allen de
parted this life Thursday, August 90 le03 al
| $50 am. after an illness of five months.
Funeral services at ST. Augustine's Church Mon
day, August "a, at am. augusta. Ga, pa
pers please copy) q
440 p.m at her residence, 1925 K street,
JULIA CLEPHANE. daughter CT the late james
Funeral from her late residence on Saturday, Au.
gust %, at O'Clock pm.
DAVIS. Suddenly Thursday, August co. 1903, at
$50 pm. EMELINE. widow of George W.
Services II am. Monday, August "a. at her late
residence. 112 Cd street northeast. Burial pri-
vate.
EDMoNsToN; On Thursday. august 90 1909,
KATHARINE, daughter Of William E. and
Funeral from her late residence, 1920 Massachu-
sets avenue at pm. Saturday, August Y. .
greenwich. On Thursday August 90 1909 at
2:4O pm. at the residence of her daughter.
Mrs Orbello 500 Sd street northeast. Mrs.
ELIZABETH GREENWELL, in the seventy
fourth year Of her age.
Gone but not forgotten.
Funeral at $50 O'Clock Saturday morning from st.
Joseph's Church. Friends and relatives in.
vited to attend
JENKINS. Wednesday, August 10, 1908, at l1:4o
pm, MARY LOUISE. beloved wife of Andrew
Funeral Saturday morning, August %, o'clock.
from her late residence Az sth street south
vited to attend.
KELLEY Departed this life August 81, 1903, at
Sibley Hospital. MARY KELLEY (nee Mary
Skehsn) wife of James Kelley.
Funeral from her late residence, 81 18th street
northwest Notice of funeral hereafter BAL
tmore papers please copy
O'NEALE. On Thursday, August 90 1903, at her
residence, GA 18th street northwest, Mrs ANN
r. ONEAI.E, aged eighty three years.
/ Funeral services st. Matthew'S Church Satur-
day at 3 pm. Interment private. No fowers.s
THOMPSON On Friday, August 81. 1903. at
am, at his residence, 1929 X street north
west, JOHN q. THOMPSON, in his siXty-ffth
year.
Funeral private.
WINSOR At Washington, y. c., August 20, 1908
MARY ANN FEARING W1NSOR aged eighty
three years, mother of Mrs. Gershim Bradford
Ipterment at Duxbury, Mass. Boston and San
Francisco papers please coDyD
In Memoriam.
DENTY In loving but sad remembrance Of my
dear son. JOS. ]. DENLY, who departed thlS
life four years ago today, August p, 1899.
His memory cherished.
HIS MOTHER, S. E. D.
TAPPAN. This tribute of love and esteem is given
in sad remembrance of our dear departed son,
WILLIAM RICHARD TAPPAN, who was taken
from us five years ago, August p, 1885,
Absent but never forgotten.
BY FATHER. MOTHER AND HATTIE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-21
Damages Claimed.

Proceedings at law to recover damages in
the sum of 5000 were instituted this after
noon in the Supreme Court of the District
of Columbia by Jacob Bremen. through
Attorneys Walker, Smith & Snow, against
Robert E. l.. White and others. 1t is
explained that July l.. 1902. the defendants
leased Of the plaintiff parcel of ground
on the 7th street road north OF Zanes-
Vile street. The property was leased, 1t
is added, for the purpose Of conducting
dairy farm thereon, the defendants con-
tracing to put in wholesome supply of
water. The defendants have failed to COM
ply with the terms of the agreement, 1t Is
declared, whereby the plaintiff claims to
have been damaged in the sum mentioned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-21

Speakers chair with q handkerchief the
size OF small sheet up to his eyes drying
the tears, after telling his friend how 1t
happened that he had failed of renomina-
ton. The Speaker was moved at the spec
. tacle, ridiculous though 1t must have ap-
peared to him. He suppressed the amuse-
ment which he must have felt, feeling that
he must console his southern friend and
story-teller who had been pouring out his
inner thoughts and woes to his friend.
This southerner had returned some time
before to his home fully believing that his
course in Congress would justify his re-
nomination. He had opened headquarters
at small hotel in an obscure town in his
district where his convention was in ses-
SION The convention had met. 1t had been
IN session for several days and hundreds
OF ballots had been taken. Each county
bad her favorite son. On the night when
the nomination was made sitting alone in
few yards from the convention hail. was
the representative. He was able almos. to
see and hear the proceedings. Time rested
heavily upon him, and he was watching.
hopeful of his ultimate success. Nine
o'clock came The evening was warm and
close. A faithful follower approached and
stated that no nomination had been made;
that the boys were hot and getting very
dry; that he believed the nomination could
be made that night. and that all that was
necessary was a demijohn Of mountain oil.
This the representative furnished with alac
rtty. 1t was his last hope. and he dreamed
and the speech which he would shortly
make accepting 1t. Drearily the night wore
away waiting for the call for his presence.
One, two, three the town bell tolled. Sud
denly. when the morning sun was beginning
to show over the eastern horizon, his de-
voted friend approached. There was an
unsteadness in his gait and tears in his
eyes. ''Tis my mistake" he said. THE Gil
did it. Many ballots had been taken with
out nomination. One delegate proposed
that the convention show courtesies to the
different favorite sons by giving each
complimentary vote. ballot has been
taken, and one of the candidates has re-
ceived a majority of the complimentary
votes"
Reed heard the story. There was pa
thetic side to 1t for him. He was touched.
but amused. He restrained himself. and
when the representative returned to his
seat he was shedding tears. He had told
Reed his story. and no one knows what
went out from the Speaker to his friend
who would soon retire from the active
scenes of congressional life and close for
ever. perhaps, the friendly meetings in that
quiet little corner of the Speakers room.
where for many months peals of laughter
had been heard by passers-by when the
two men we're together.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-21

Alfred H. Sparkshott and Esteile Hutchins;
Harvey p. Ferguson and Julia Dudly;
Leslie w. Carlton and Ada b. Scott: Joseph
Frantz of Douphin, Pa, and Mary NJ.
Cratsley of Elmira N Y.
Colored-1saiah Shelton and Clara LEVEL:
John Pinkhard and Mary Jackson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-21
Afiidavits Filed in Pending Suit

In connection with the proceedings for
discovery. the appointment Of receiver
and an injunction instituted by Charles w.
Richardson and others against Thomas G.
Hensey, Mellen c. Hooker and Melville d.
Hensey, relating to the affairs of the 10
Droit Park syndicate" the compliments
have filed several affidayits, embra cling
grave charges, in support of their conten-
lions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-21
Sloan & Co.'s Progress,

Charles G. Sloan & Co. have been rapidly
forging to the front auctioneers of real
estate and furniture, and are recognized as
one of the leading firms in the city. Sat-
urday is their big business day. and they
often display to the casual lookeron as well
as the prospective buyer a line of furniture
and brica-brac that is seldom equaled in
any furniture or housefurnishing store in
the city. The firm handles almost as much
real estate as anything else, and Its long
acquaintance with local people gives 1t
manifest advantages.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-21
Deaths in the District.

The following deaths were reported at the
health office during the twenty-four hours
ending at noon today:
Charles F. Anderson. Sc years; Charles
W. Walcott. GO years; Frank Hunt. 81
years; Rosie P. Harley. 81 years: William
Lockley, As years; August Lempke 81
years; Marian Shorter l6 years: Mabel
Curtis, ID years: Clarence johnson. g years;
Perna Lewis years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-21
Certificates Of Incorporation Filed.

Certificates of Incorporation OF the fol-
lowing We're filed today:
The c. NJ. Bell Photographic Company,
capital stock $4,000; incorporators, William
V. Atha, John N. Cunningham and Eliza
beth Owen.
Ihe Phoenix Tailoring Company. capital
stock 1850: incorporators, Samuel /. Ber-
man, Levi II. David and Joseph d. Wright.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-21
Proceedings for Divorce.

Mrs. Lena Schrot. through Attorneys
Wolf and Rosenberg, this afternoon insti-
tuted proceedings for divorce against Jos.
Schrot. A correspondent is named.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-21

A horse attached to delivery wagon, the
property of p. H. Sheehy, ran away on
Brightwood avenue yesterday afternoon.
The animal was frightened by one of the
wheels coming off the wagon. Clarence
Thompson. the driver, was thrown from the
wagon, but was not hurt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-21
Marriage Licenses

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following:
White-H. c.. Kendrick and Catherine
E. Brewer, both of Loudon county, Md:
Charles Kraus and Lucille Harrison;
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-21
Another Daily Serial.

1.-The Mystery of Fourways." by Florence
Warden. author of 1.-THE House on the
Marsh" and many other successful stories,
will begin in tomorrows Star and continue
daily.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-21
A Crown of Glory

AS WELL AS A MARK OF BEAUTY IS LUXU-
RIOUS HAIR.
1t has been truly said that the GROWING glory Of
Is a luxuriant head Of hair.
1t used to be thought that this of the
blessings which the gods bestow capriciously and
it is only Hntly that scientists have discovered
that its beauty is dependent upon the absence of a
minute germ which hourshes In the hair follicles,
where II destroys the life of the hair.
To restore this life and kill the germs which
the mischief is the mission of Newbro's Her
picide
Herpicide surely kills the germs, and is the best
hair dressing on the market.
1t contains grease oil, neither will 1T stain
dye.
Sold by leading druggists. Send 10c. in stamps
Edward Stevens, special agent 9th and Pa. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-21

Mrs. Frank Morgan of Riverdale Md
has been spending the last two months
with her mother at Buckhannon w, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-21

Mrs. c. w. Radley Of 126 Massachusetts,
avenue northwest and her son Gerald will
return home next week from Round Hill,
Va, where they have been spending the
summer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-21

Miss Bessie Colvin is spending a vaca-
ton of several weeks with her parents at
Whitewater, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-21

Mrs. M. H. Calfee of 1927 New Jersey
avenue northwest has returned from a
visit with friends in Virginia and was ac-
companied by her niece, Miss Anna Lee
Calfee of Pulaski, Va, who will spend a
month in this city.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1903-09-29

The Worlds Greatest Cure for thu
Liquor and Tobacco Habits.

Read what A. L. Currey, a prominent
attorney Of Baker City, says of Trib:
81 have given your Trib fair trial and
followed directions fully, and now desire
to tender you my unsolicited word as to
its efficiency. Let me truthfnlly say that
feel entirely different in every way. 1t
seems strange, indeed, to me to be ready
and waiting for three square meals day.
good, sound, pleasant, refreshing sleep,
no nervous nightmares and a degree OF
self reliance that used to require more
than one cocktail to induce. l did not
take Trib from moral standpoint, but j,
was choice between liquor, the pine box
and Trib, and Trib won out in fair con.
test. l positively have no appetite foi
intoxicants and to judge others by my
self, anyone can derive the same benefit
Trib has made many happy homes"
Price per treatment SIa.5o. For sals
by all druggists.
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The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1903-09-29
Question Of Timber Cutting.

In the United States court at Boise to-
day the Jury in the case of the United
States VS.. A. Rossi & Co. returned YER
dict for the defendants. The suit was
brought for recovery for stumpage on
some 10000 900 feet of timber cut by the
defendants for their saw mill. Several
other cases have been tried at this term
In which small damages were given the
government. These cases are of great
Importance, as it is the purpose TO appeal
them for the purpose of settling the
Vexed question of what constitutes
minerals land within the meaning OF the
law which permits the cutting of timber
on such lands for certain purposes.
In former case. known as the Basic
case, Judge Beatty ruled that mineral
iand was any land In mineral vicinity
upon which prospectors would be likely
70 search for minerals That case wal
appealed and the court Of appeals at
nrmed that ruling, but revised the cas-
on another point. The government \
anxious to have the report finally settled
and District Attorney Cozier has beer
instructed to appeal this case.
In one of them the mineral land feat
are was the only one raised, Judg'
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1903-09-29
Directors of Fair viii Meet.

A meeting of the directors of the Lewis
ton Interstate fair will be held tonight
and open bids for the improvement of the
grounds.
E. E. Edwards, trick bicycle rider, is
among the latest additions to the amuse-
ment program. He mounts wheel 100
feet in the air, and as the ground is
reached jumps from the swiftly moving
bicycle into tank of water. The bicycle
is caught in net.
The paper advertising the fair is now
being posted.
The directors have yet decided whether
or not to sell pool box privileges. Pat
rons of the races are assured of straight
races in any event.