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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-13
Bridge Piers About Completed.

Except for the finishing work, the stone
piers on which the new Long bridge will
be built have all been completed. and the
workmen are now engaged in the erection
Of the heavy stone abutment to the Virginia
approach to the bridge. Within the past
two or three weeks all the piers on the Vir-
ginia side, of the drawer pier have been
built and now but little remains to be
done, it Is underst God. before the work Of
building the steel bridge proper can be be-
gun. AS yet none of the structural steel
parts of the bridge have been delivered, as
far be seen. and 1t Is not believed
that the putting together of the steel work
will be commenced before spring. By that
time the approaches and piers will be all
completed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-13
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy-"A Fight for Millions" s pm.
Chase's-Lockhart's elephants and polite
vaudeville, S:l5 pm. . 77H
Columbia-''Way Down East" S:1o pm.
Empire-The Innocent Maids Burlesquers,
S:15 pm.
Kernans-The Bon-Ton Burlesquers, S:15
pm g.. t4 ii
Lafayette-Ward and yokes in The
Head Walters" SIS pm.
NationalLFrancis Wilson in THE Torea-
DOR" S:15 pm.
Congregational Church--Bschoff concert.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-13
DEATH OF JUDGE LUCE.
Former Washingtonian and Prominent
Government Official Passes Awav.


Word has been received in this city OF
the death OF Judge l.. A. Luce, formerly
connected with the Interior Department, at
Bozeman, Mont. Judge Luce had many
friends in this city, where he lived for
many years while connected with the office
Of the assistant attorney general for the In
terror Department. Judge Luce was consid-
cred an authority on Indian affairs and was
several times chosen as a member of the
various commissions which have treated
with the Indians on behalf Of the govern
ment He was born in Maine in 1897 In
1881 he was made chairman of the commits
sion sent out by the federal government to
treat with the Crow Indians on the North
ern Pacific railway right of way through
their reservation. Later he was sent to the
Fort Dallas reservation to treat with the
Indians.
Since removing to Montana Judge Luce
has been member OF the constitutional
convention. and In 1896 was nominated by
the democrats for the state supreme bench.
He was an uncle Of DR.. Charles R. Luce
and Mrs. Otto ]. ]. Luebkert of this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-13

LAFAYETTE SQUARE OPERA HOUSE.
The Washington Aerie Of the Fraternal
Order Of Eagles gave a benefit entertainment
at the Lafayette last night. The Ward and
Vokes company, which will remain the at
traction for the week, held the stage. A
large and enthusiastic audience was pres
ent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-13
Funds Insufficient.

Col John Biddle. 5the Engineer Commits
sioner, has stated that tie funds at the
disposal of the engineer department do not
at this time warrant the'laying Of cement
sidewalks on both sides Of old 18th street
northward to Park street The Commits
sioners will take up the work as soon as
practicable. In the meantime he suggests
that it would be more in line with estab-
lished policy for the owners of the 'abutting
property to make. petition for the work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-13
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Citizens Association Formed

A meeting was held last night to form ar
association of citizens resident in Blooming
dale, LIE Droit Park and Moore & BARRIERS
addition northwest, to especially look after
the interests of those sections. The meet
ing was held at the Office of Thos. NJ. Has
lip, 1st and V streets northwest, when an
organization was effected by the election OF
Clayton E. Emig as president; v. P. Farms
worth. first yiceApre sident; DR.. A. D. Cobey
second vice president; d. E. Buckingham
secretary; c. H. Duran. treasurer
A committee of five was appointed to re-
port bylaws and a name for the associa-
tion and. after discussing matters of inter
est, the meeting adjourned to meet at the
same place Saturday night next. January
II, at T:3O o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-13
Contested Will Case.

The contested will case involving the es-
tate Of Anna c. Simms, deceased, is on
hearing before Justice Barnard and jury
in the Probate Court. The paper writing
purporting to be the will of Mrs Simms
bears date October 20. 1896. By It's terms
the testatrix bequeathed watch to her
nephew, Perry Miller and the remainder of
the estate in trust for the benefit Of her
niece. Marie Miller. The caveators are GER
tain sisters and other heir-at-law Of the de-
ceased.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-13
Alleges False Arrest.

Suit at law to recover damages in the
sum Of $4,000 for alleged false arrest was
instituted today by Holmes Stead, through
Attorney George s. Chase, against Robert
P. Murphy and Ralph L. Gait. The court
is informed that the defendants, without
probable cause, had the plaintiff arrested
on the charge that he absconded from a
hotel kept by Murray and neglected to pay
for his accommodation. The charge, it is
said, was later nolle pressed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-13
Injured'by a Fall.

Oscar Burrell, colored, twenty-five years
old, employed as a driver of a team for
the Merchants Transfer and Storage Com
pany, slipped and fell while delivering
goods at 18th and U streets northwest,
about o'clock last night. He received a
painful injury to his head. The injured
man was taken to Freedmans Hospital
His home is at 1874 B street southwest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-13
RAILROADS.
gEABOARD AIR LTNE nv,

LEAVE WASHINGTON, P. r. r. STATION:
10:46 AM. DAILY. SEAB0ARD MAII.-Through
Pullman Sleeper to Jacksonville connecting at
Hamlet with Pullman Sleeper to Atlanta
700 Pm. DAILY. BOARD FLORIDA LIMITED
Solid Vestibuled Train, all Pullmans to jack
sonville and St Augustine; Drawing Room and
Compartment Sleepers; Observation Club Car and
Dining Car
$50 PM DAILY. SEABOARD EXPRESS Solid
Train to Jacksonville and Tampa, with Pullman
Drawing Room Sleeper. Also Pullman Sleeper
to Atlanta and Cafe Dining Car service. Through
service to Pinehurst.
4:1O AN. DAILY LOCAL-To Petersburg Raleigh,
Southern Pines Pinehurso. Hamlet and inter
mediate points,.
Once: 1921 Penn. ave.
C. B. RYAN, W. f. GONKLYN
Gen'l Passr Agt. Gen1 Ag't Pass'r Dept.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-13
Played the Role of Hero.

James Felgate was treated at the Emer-
gency Hospital yesterday afternoon for
burns received while saving the life of a
young daughter of Saloonkeeper Reagan
The ehiid's dress caught fire while she was
standing near the stove In her fathers
place OF business at 10th and B streets
by Mr.. Reagan. quickly extinguished the
flames His hands were blfstered, but he
prevented injury TO the child.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-13
"swear OFF, Permanently,

II you really want to stop drinking take
Orrine. It permanently cures the drink
habit. benefits the stomach and leaves no
bad effects. Recommended by people you
know. u a box; boxes. s.. Booklet free.
Sims. 14th ST. and y. Y. ave-; Williams 9th
and T. SITS: Weller's, 1855 Sth St Sc; Day e.
Co., Nth and p SITS. Washington-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-13
Dewar's Scotch-Finest Imported.
Always first for quenching thirst.-Advt
Bow Hurt While coastinp.

A twelve-year-old colored boy named
Philip Green was seriously injured -yester.
day afternoon while coasting near the Zoo
When his sled reached the bottom Of the
hill the boy was thrown against a shed
receiving a severe cut across his scalD
He was given surgical treatment at Freed
mans Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-13

A man who gave his name as Norman
Jones and said he lived at 312 Mechanics
place southeast was discovered to be in a
serious condition at Sth and L streets south
east about u O'Clock last night. The police
patrol wagon was summoned and Jones was
taken in dazed condition to the Casualty
Hospital His condition was the result of
the excessive use Of stimulants, according
to the statements of the physicians. This
morning he was able to go home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-13
Baltimore and OhBo r. r.

" o0Rt0 OAagV ANS ne
Leave Washington, New Jersey Ave. and St
CHICAGO AND NORTHWEST. '1o:sO am.s
Gin CfScciNNAT1. ST. LOUIS and LOUISVILLE
PiTTSBURG AND CLEVELAND, sl0:50 an,
sS:45 pm and u 100 night. ln~
COLUMBUS AND WHEELING, $3.50 pm.
WINCHESTER, ts:S5 ana fA:16 and 1880 p.n.
ASSAPoLis .' t1:sO. $3.50. ti1:so am. t4:so.
'I fREPERlcK. 1885. 1900. tio:So a.m-.. s:iA.
MN 5aa,s ;ss az ST.: ts:o ,.
1850 1880, S10:15. t11:30 pm.
GAfTHERSBURG and way points. 1875. pee
an. 1920. .i1:l5. 1855. f4:3o. $500. fb:3e.
s7:05 1913, tI1:s9 Pm; ov -.
ts WsSeroS inSc ss s sc va, ''a
BALTIMORE, week days. 100. 6,00.. 0:3o.
ZIG 20 noon II :35 x3.O0 x4.00 x430, 4:35. 16so3
6:25 x8:2O $780, 1900. x10:00. xl1:30, i1:35 pm.
sp9asy Tses a7sS ts:S 5aSe
1io;oo' 1ii:So' R .diss Bloc IaNE.aa .s
All trains Illuminated with Pintsch light.
BALTMogE PHu.A !g.dJ Ia, NEW NEW; YoRxs
t r $500 Dinsss tio:oo DINER am. 'ts:1
(Diner), $500 c.Reyal Limited" Diner). 45oo
(PhiIa only) s5:05 Oinerl, $500 and 'll:80 p.AL
jSieeping Car open at 10 90 oclockl.
ATLANTIC CITY. t7:05. 10000 am. '13:1oL
:DaiIy. tExcept Sunday. ssunday only.
xExpress trains.
Z Baggag, called for and checked from hotels an
residences by Union Tapsfer Co. on orders len -
ticket Offices. 61o Pennsylvania avenue northwest,
New Yorc avenue and Fifteenth street. and ct -
TIN. 7o4A-So
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-13

THE EMPIRE.-The Innocent Maids COM
pany gave two enjoyable performances at
the Empire yesterday. The bill opened
with travesty, Way Up East" and con-
Guided with burlesque, "A Bowery Ball."
The olio includes singing and dancing spe-
cialtes by Raymond and Hart and the
Pierce Brothers and character songs by
Bessie Hickey. Wrestling. in which John
Piening undertakes to meet all comers is
a prominent feature of the bill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-13
Big Sale of Richest Fur Noyelt,es,.

Coats, Sets, Scarfs, Stoles. the new Flat
Muffs. etc. in Fox, Lynx. Mink, Russian
and Hudson Bay Sable. Russian Squirrel,
Chinchilla, etc. All at big bargain prices.
B. n. Stinemetz & Son Co., 1887 Pa. ave.-Ad
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-13
Must Be Sold in Fifteen DAYS.

Odds and ends of 5000 Suits, $500;
$25. 90 Suits at $500; $500 Jackets. $3.50;
Chiffon Rufus, at CSC; fine Trimmed Hats
sold " price; Silk Skirts. $40 value. for SO;
Cloth Skirts, large waists from $3.50 to 800
Fashion Co., 72O 9th st. NV. ja6-tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-13
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Washington for Fortress Mon
roe and Norfolk at 6:U pm.
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge for Arlington,
Fort Myer and Falls Church.
Steamer Estelle Randall for Glymont and
intermediate landings at $50 am.
Randall line for Colonial Beach, Nomim
and river la ndings at a pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-13
Auction Of Antique Furniture.

Tomorrow at II am. and 3 pm. Sloan &
Co. will sell at their gallery, 14O7 G St,
beautiful collection of rare mahogany fur
niture and other household appointments
by catalogue, sale continuing Thursday and
Friday at same hours. Rooms comfortable,
seats provided.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-13
Capitol Hill Branch,

A Capitol Hill branch for receiving Star
advertisements has been established at
Dobyn's pharmacy, corner I'd street and
Pennsylvania avenue southeast. Classified
advertisements will be received there at
regular rates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-13

An alarm was sounded from box BAL about
1920 o'clock last night because of blaze
in the flue at the house of George H. Daw-
son, 1852 Florida avenue. The property was
not damaged. -..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-13
CITY ITEMS.

All the Leading Imported Beers,
including PiIsner and Munich Kindl, may
be had on draught, in perfect condition, at
Hotel Engel, opp. B. & o. depot. The only
place in town where "Kloster'' Beer is sold.
Ladies' and gentlemen's dining rooms. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-13
Chesapeake & Ohio Ry.

Schedule Effective November Is, 1902.
Trains leave Pennsylvania Station.
800 Pm. Daily--CINCINNATI. AND LOUISVILLE
EXPRESS. Solid vestbule train for Cincinnati.
Reaches Cincinnati 7:35 any, Louisville 1880
a:m:. St Louis e:45 Pm, Chicago, $50 pm.
Daily. Parlor Cars Cincinnati to Chicago and
st. Louis. Dining Car.
$40 PM. Daily CHICAGO AND ST. LOUIS SPE-
CIAL. A solid vestibule electric-lighted train,
arriving Cincinnati 11:45 am. indianapolis
s5 daily St Pullman s ssepers to ontsneG
indianapolis and St. Lsnis without change.
ll:1O PM. Daily-F. r. v. LIMITED. Solid train
for Cincinnati: Pullman Sleepers to Cincinnati.
Lexington and Louisville without change. Con-
partment Sleeper to Virginia Hot Springs Tues.
day. Thursday and Saturday. Sleepers Cinciu.
natl to Chicago and st. Louis. Dining Car
Reservation and tickets at Chesapeake and Ohio
ONCE b13 Pennsylvania avenue; 800 Fourteenth
street ne1r F. and at the station. Telephone cali
1910 for Pennsylvania r. R. Cab Service.
Fl. ". FULLER,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-13

J. T. D. Pyles' Special Prices January
II, ID and 14.-"Hawk Eye" Oats, &c. !;
Newark Matches &C.; Macaroni, &C.; Zoe.
Catsup &c.; New England Baked Beans,
large cans, &C.. Mixed Pickles, &c. jar;
Black Eye Peas, &c. OF. Seven spot cash
stores including 94S La. ave. jy1O-3t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-13
Bankrupt Sale

OF Fine Cloth Tailor-made Suits, etc, to-
morrow at 10 a. m. 936 F st. NV, by
Brown Tolson, Aucts-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-13
Large Oil Heaters, $500.
A. EBERLY'S SONS, us 18th st. NV.

William Ryon, sixty years old a resident
of Prince Georges county, Md, was taken
sick at 18th and 1 streets northwest last
night. He was removed to the home of his
sister, 18th and L streets southeast, in a
cal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-13
Oil Heaters.

! have the best. Best Oil, 0 cents per gal
JOHN MORAN,
2126 Pa. ave. and TAG Conn. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-13

Buy Weather Strip at 1c. Per Foot
And save dollars on coal bills. Eisinger's
Lumber Yard, 21O9 7th NV. Phone 1853 M
ja0-tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-13
A Guide is Furnished

for the selection of table beverages by the
fact that more of the Nat. Capital Brewing
Co.'S Beers than any other are sold here.
For case phone 222. 2 doZ., $1.25. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-13

Burnett's Vanilla Extract is the nxnd
standard of excellence. 1t has outlived crit
icism. 1t Is the finest and purest vanilla
extract that can be bought.-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-13

Sewing Machines At Leg innate Prices.
Highest Grades. Domestics & Others. Auer-
| bach's. & H. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-13
Woodward & Lothrop Will Place

On sale tomorrow. w etnesday, % dozen
Women's Black All-wool Tights. ankle and
knee lengths at 81 80 each. Regular price. 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-13
In Floral Work

Good taste accomplishes more than profu-
sion. Have GUIDE do your floral work. 1924 r.
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-13
The Established Criterion

Of whiskey excellence is "Old BraddocIx''
Maryland Rye. It's perfect in all respects.
Keep bottle handy. All dealers-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-13

KERNANS LYCEUM THEATER.-Yes-
terday afternoon and last night at Ker-
mans Lyceum Theater Rushs Bon-Ton
Burlesque Company began a return en-
gagement to two large audiences This
company played Washington early last fall
and scored hit. The company has moth
ing new to offer for the return engagement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-13

What's Left Of Our Fine 81 Imported
Saxony Wool Jackets & Sweaters To Go At
$3.50 Our 81 Garments Reduced To s1.8O.
C. AUERBACH, & H, Domestic s. M. Co.
jaS-6t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-13
Literary Union Election.

Meet me at THE Rosery," lilo F street.
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-13

Favors Toys, Valentines, Scrap Pictures.
GOULD'S. ja1O-3t"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-13

First Class Sewing Machines, Slightly
Used. cheap, at McFarland's, 1888 18th NV,
cor. r. 1ts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-13
Oriental Rugs Of All Sizes
Dies of Burns Received December 80

FOR sale at public auction. daily, II a. m. and
3 pm. r. W. Henderson, 11G9 F. st.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-13

Send Postal To G. Auerbach, z & n,
Domestic Office, If Your Sewing Machine
Needs Attention. Our Repair-man Will
Call Free OF Cost. Phone E. 100. ja1O-6t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-13
Our Saxony Wool Jackets, Sweaters,

Gloves, Hosiery & Underwear Reduced Tt
Nearly Half Our 81 Mems & Boys Sweat
ers & Jackets, Csc. C. Auerbach's, G. H
Domestic Sewing Machine Office. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-13

"Fineza" Rye is Guaranteed
absolutely pure and s years old. The best
at its priCe-S1 Quart-the equal of many
WHISTLES costing more. Keep il on hand
Write or phone CHAS. KRAEMER, 735 It'll
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-13

Meet me at THE Rosery," lilo F street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-13
You Can open a. Bank Account

to excellent advantage with Union Trus
ana storage Co., 14A F st. NV. Interes
paid on deposits subject to cfeck.-Adyt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-13

Leading Imported Beers on Draught
In best condition at Rathskeller Of Hote
Fritz Reuter-, Az & Pa. ave.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-13

Sewing Machines Greatly Reduced.
We are offering at bargain prices several
of our world-famous Standard Rotary Shut
tie Sewing Machines which have been out
on rental. JOS. H. Fiske, mgr, Coz 9th st. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-13

ACADEMY.-Malcolm Douglas me,o-
drama. "A Fight for Millions is the at
traction at the Academy of Music this
week. The story concerns two young men
who are striving toward the same end.
marriage to the beautiful daughter of a
railroad president, which will bring the
successful one into possession of millions.
The play is enlivened by comedy and spe-
cialties, the latter being introduced by
Nicholas s. Conway, Wilbur c. Held and
Estella X. Willis.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-12-26
Who Have?- We Have

The Largest and Best Line Of GROCERIES
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-12-26
A MOVE TO FORM
BASE BALL LEAGUE
Towns of Territories
to be Incorporated
Into One.

The leading base bail enthu-
siasts OF the different cities in the
the territories have been discuss
ing the advisabiIity OF organizing
base ball league. comprising such
cities as Muskogee .OklahomaCity,
Shawnee, Ardm0re, Tulsa, Vinlta
and several others. and have
decided TO have an officer from
one of the big leagues meet with
them at one OF The towns mAntion
ed and legally organizs them under
the National league regulations.
Vinita intends 70 be 10 this league
and will taks the place shr takes
in everything else-st the head.
Something like thousand dollars
has already mean -up-crlDed to tns
base bali fund. 10 start the season
with winning team. and once
starred L will make expenses At
least
Sam Ridrnhour mas moved the
fence aud other improvements
from thp North p-rk - tDs new
lesgua park in ln- southeast part
of town. HI IL also 10 correspon
drnee with number II lhe best
base ball players 20 he found 10
this part u tha clurtry aud prom
ises some fast bali for lns season
Of 1904
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-12-26
EDUCATION AND CRIME.
NraefH which Go 60 Prove That In.
crease OF InteiIis scnce Means De-
crease OF LawIessness-

Is the advance Of the schoolmaster
synonyu0us with the retreat OF the
Y &erimAnal. Is a question discussed by a
8German magazine. and the conclusion
II is not as clear AZ could be wished. II
presents facts that bear most Interest,"
ingly on the world progress In educa-
ton since 1910. q date that fairly marks
the universal awakening to the Inn
portance OF the sehoolmaster.
All over Europe the percentage Of
illlterates was greatly reduced in the
last half Of the nineteenth century. In
1916 50 per cent OF the British people
could write. while "a per cent Of them
can now do so. Taking the entire con-
tineat Of Europe. there has been an in
ease OF t.s per cent In the number Of
jersons who can write in the period
named. though the population has in
4 creased only 30 per cent Germany and
J. he United States are the two countries
sfat show least educational progress In
he period under review. for the simple
reason that 50 per cent OF their people
had elementary knowledge In 1880. SO
that the large progress since made by
other nations was for them Impossible.
The United States. indeed has larger
percentage Of illiteracy now than II
had so years ago, when its negro pop
nlation was left out OF the survey and
immigration came mostly from western
I. instead Of eastern Europe
France now leads the march OF edu-
cation in Europe. While her population
has been almost at a standstill for 40
years past, her annual expenditure on
popular education Is FIVE times as great
rs Il was In 1860.
But IL IS not as clear as could be
wished that the advance Of the school
master Is synonymous with the retreat
Of the criminal. Mulhar. the statis-
tlcian. wrote an interesting essay on
British education and crime to show
that the latter had steadily diminished
as the former had increased. But Die
Woche says that In Germany, which is
not behind England in education, youth
FOL criminals have increased In recent
years four times as fast as the popula-
tlon.
prof Lomhroso maintained in his
famous hook on "Criminality" that
rimes Of violence and brutality have
heen fewer since education became gen
Al. while the crimes Of craft and cum
z. such rs emhezzlement, forgery
frauds of an kinds have multiplied
is what common sense would lead
to expect Ncr Is education in the
Il 6iscrediird thereby.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-12-26
HERMIT ENDS RETIREMENT.
After Li,fns Alone sor Twelve YeRrs
on Pennsylvania Mountain He
ReturnS to Kentucky.

After living as a hermit u years,
Matthew Allison Is on his way back to
Kentucky. where a woman who had
some great influence upon his life lived
until a few days ago. A newspaper
paragraph changed his life, but he
would make no further explanation Of
the change than this.
Twelve years ago Allison. who
seemed 10 be an educated and cul-
iured man. built himself log hut on
Mount Yeager, a wild district 20 miles
from Wilkesbarre. Pa. and has since
lived there. Preserving the history Of
his life 10 the last he seldom talked
except when buying goods from the
farmers. and they were never able 70
find out where he came from.
Each month he received a bundle OF
papers. and in one Of these recently he
read the news Of the death of the wom-
an. Whether she was an old sweet
heart or some woman who had done
him a wrong he would not say. He
came to town, was shaved bought new
clothes and departed