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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-09
HOW THE PEERS WORK.
Amusing Customs in the Upper House
The Lord Chancellor.

From the London Mail.
Commoners and educationsts who watch
the debates In the upper house are amused
by the easy-going methods OF the peers and
the smaller Importance they set on their
dignity than is the fashion in the other
house. The lord chancellor, as president,
takes part in debate as freely as anyone
else. He simply steps aside from the wool
sack and becomes debater. returns to his
seat and resumes his functions as president.
in committee he sits with the government,
wearing wig and gown. and leads in the
discussion along with the Duke of Devon
shire.
In the commons the speaker calls on the
orator II two or more members rise. Inc
lords rule themselves. One gives way TO
another; or If the code OF courtesy fail the
house settles the precedence and may d.
vide upon IT. The other night the bishop OF
Hereford rose to speak; his neighbor and
right reverend brother pulled him back
onto the bench. The bishop of Hereford
thereupon restrained the reverend prelate
In turn with a gentle hand and allowed
Lord Tweedmouth TO catch the ear Of the
house.
The woolsack is no more sacred than the
cross-benches. Peers sit upon il and chat to
the lord chancellor or to each other, and oc
casionaliy the small figure Of Lord Halsbury
is half hidden by conservative and liberal
members, who use his official seat as a
pleasant lounge halfway between their
benches and the door In committee men,
bers sit beside the chairman at the table
Lord Rosebery prefers the seat on the
chairman's left, when he is about 10 speak.
In the house OF commons no member would
dream of encroaching in such a manner on
the speaker or the chairman Of committees.
The lords also permit messengers to pass
freely up and down the floor which would
be a breach Of privilege in the commons.
The side OF the house on which peer sits
is no sure indication OF his views. Union
government along
with the liberals. Lord Halifax. the leader
Of the high churchmen. whose views on the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-09

Withstand the volume of water discharged
in this manner.
in appearance. The boiler is jacketed in
plain steel, painted black. The smoke
stack Is nickel, as are all the working
parts. The tests this morning were under
the direction of representatives Of the
American Fire Engine Company, which is
consolidation Of all the large engine
manufacturing concerns of the country.
Dutton at the Tests.
Mr.. Bernard Bosch supervised the tests,
gineer and Frank Walter as fireman. Chief
Engineer Dutton, Senior Assistant Chief
Belt, Fire Marshal Bieber. Machinist T. NJ.
partment were also present and assisted in
the direction Of the various features of
the trials
The interest the firemen as a whole take
in the new apparatus was evidenced today
by the presence at the tests Of a large
humber of the privates who were supposed
to be enjoying their day off. They wanted
to see the new engines, however, and were
at the river front looking on and helping
when needed.
water in the boilers. Steam was quickly
raised, and then all manner of connections
were used. Minute details were recorded.
One machine was tried at time, the test
OIL edcn ldSllnS 1ully TWO hours. Ono par
ticularly noticeable feature of the engines
was the rapidity with which steam was
generated and maintained The safety
valves were constantly in service, and the
faster the engines were driven the more
rapidly the steam was raised.
\ Cost SIS, $50 Apiece.
The three engines cost the District IS, go
apiece, or $15,75O for the three. This was
in addition to the allowances made the local
department for engines now known as Nos
IL, IL and 15. The new engines will be sta
toned as follows: One at No. 2 engine
company, on D street between 11,h and
18th streets: one at No. IA house, on Sth
street between D and streets and one at
No. house, on Massachusetts avenue be-
tween 4th and 5th streets northwest.
The engines now in service in these COM
panies will go to No. II, No. - and the
Anacostia companies. The department will
keep two engines as a reserve and send the
three Oldest in the department to the Ameri-
can company at Seneca Falls, N. Y.
Chief Dutton asked agent of the en-
CINE company what use they could make of
the old engines, as he did not consider them
fit for further use. The agent replied that
the company would turn them over to the
apprentice boys to break up and thus gain
what knowledge they could of the primary
details of fire engine construction. The new
engines are to be drawn by three horses,
and each machine weighs 10000 pounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-09
WILL TAKE OATH TUESDAY.
Judge Gould to Qualify ss Member Of
Supreme Court,

Mr.. Ashley M. Could at present United
States attorney for the District of Column
bia, will subscribe to the oath Of office as
associate justice Of the Supreme Court Of
the District OF Columbia at 9:45 o'clock
next Tuesday morning.
The ceremony will occur in the General
Term consultation room, city hall, and
Chief Justice Bingham will administer the
oath. Promptly at 10 o'clock the same
morning Justice Gould will begin his duties
on the bench. If not called upon to serve
temporarily elsewhere, Justice Gould will
take his seat in Equity Court No. 2, no
session of which has been held since the
death Of Justice Bradley. more than six
months ago.
If the nomination of Mr.. Gould's success
sor as United States attorney for the Dis
trict Of Columbia shall have been confirmed
by Tuesday morning next the new prose-
cutting officer will very likely qualify I'M
mediately after the oath is administered to
the new justice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-09

education bill are the antithesis of Lord
Spencer's sits behind the liberal leader.
So does Lord Camperdown, and from that
place he takes the liberty Of lecturing and
criticising the red earl.
A singular survival Is the fashion Of
the tellers, who carry little wands as they
count the members voting. They stand in
side the house and touch each peer or bish-
op on the shoulder with the cane as he en-
tiers from the lobby, and SO count the
strength OF their side
From the open galleries peeresses look
down on the house, but 1t is doubtful IL
they hear much. The lords are not very
clear speakers, and many Of them are not
audible in the public anu press galleries
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-09
Dredging in New York Harbor.

With a view to expediting the work on
Ambrose channel in New York harbor Gen
Gillespie, chief Of engineers, is arranging
to secure the services Of two sea- going by
draulic dredges for completing that project.
The Secretary Of War has already made
an allotment Of $35O,OOO out Of existing ap-
preparations for the construction of one
dredge, and has submitted an estimate to
Congress for an appropriation Of $35O,O0O
to be used either in the construction Of a
new dredge or in the conversion Of the
transport Mcclellan into dredge as shall
be finally decided.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-09
Nominations Confirmed.

The Senate has confirmed the following
nominations:
A. Lincoln Dryden, assistant treasurer Of
the United States at Baltimore. Md; Thos
P. Moffatt, consul at Turks Island, w. l.;
Daniel H. Moody, collector of customs, dis
trict of Wiscasset, Maine.
Surveyor of customs-T c. Elliott, Cairo
ILL.,; Richard W. Burt, at Peoria, ILL.,; H.
L. Hines, at Springfield, Mass.
Chaplain in the navy. McC. Bellows
Connecticut; G. L. Bayard, Pennsylvania
and naval promotions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-09
Want Gas BUOY Established.

At the next meeting of the National Grand
Harbor. Association Of Masters and Pilots
Of Steam Vessels. which will be held in
this city the latter part Of January, that
body will. on the recommendation Of the
local harbors. whose members are interest
ed in Chesapeake bay steamers, petition
the lighthouse authorities for the estab-
lishment of a gas buoy on the middle
ground In lower Chesapeake bay. A night
beacon is badly needed these shoals,
and Capt. Dixon of Baltimore will father
the petition for the Grand Harbor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-09
FINDINGS APPROVED.
Papers in Police Cases Forwarded by
Trial Board.

The trial papers in the cases of several
officers recently before the trial board Of
the police department were acted upon to-
day by the Commissioners. who approved
the various findings.
Private c. F. Osterman, found guilty on a
charge Of intoxication, was fined $25, to be
paid in five installments. In addition he
was deprived Of ten days leave to which
he would otherwise have been entitled and
was warned against a repetition OF the Of
Tense.
Private George K. Carroll, found guilty of
neglect Of duty, was deprived OF six days
leave of absence to which he would be
otherwise entitled and was warned that
repetition Of the offense would be followed
by more serious consequences.
A similar charge against Private j. +.
Hall brought forth a warning to be more.
careful in the future, as such neglect would
be punished more severely.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-09
Messages Of the Presidents.

resolution offered yesterday by Repre-
sentative Henry c. Smith of Michigan,
after reciting that whereas Congress has
heretofore authorized the printing and dis
tribution of the messages and documents
of the Presidents, and whereas it is stated
that said messages and documents are be-
ing printed and distributed by one or more
concerns or printing establishments in such
a manner that the public are led to believe
that the same are Official" authorizes the
House committee on printing or some other
committee to be appointed by the Speaker
to investigate the matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-09
Sunday School officers Chosen.

teachers OF the Sunday school OF Calvary
Baptist Church. held Thursday evening,
January 8, the following officers were elect
ed for the ensuing year: Wa 8. shallenberg-
er. superintendent; Frank H. Jackson, sec
rotary; N. 8. Fawcett, treasurer; Miss Mary
Carr, librarian; p. H. Bristow. associate
superintendent adult department.; H. H.
Kimball, associate superintendent Junior
department; Mrs. c. e. Mower. associate
superintendent intermediate department;
Miss Lydia Marshall, associate superintend-
emit primary department; Mrs. VIM. H.
Hoeke, associate superintendent kindergar-
superintendent home department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-09
Contributions for Benefit Of Poor.

Mr.. John Joy Edison. treasurer Of the As
ISOLATED Charities. has received the follow
ing amounts in response to recent appeals
on behalf Of the needy. Additional contri-
buttons, which are earnestly solicited, may
be sent to the central Office Of the Assoc
ciated Charities, S11 q street northwest:
Mrs. Thomas Nelson Page, $500: Luther
Place Memorial Church Sunday School, $40;
Col John Cassels Correction SIS: DR.. w.
K. Butler, IS; Rev. J. g. Butler, s: F. w.
True, s.; B. F. Snyder. IS; Mrs e. r. Mid
dleton. IS: w. D. Groesbeck, S.; AS. Pratt
& Sons. $40; j. Hill1nan. 81: Metropolitan
Presby terrain Church (Bible Glass; $725;
s. n NJ, SO: Mayfield & Brown. $40: Miss
Ellen r. Sampson, $40; Smoot, Golfer & Nc
Galley, SO; Col. Archibald Hopkins, SO:
Miss Bell Moskedal. 81; Rev. A. H. Ames,
s.; W. 8. Teel, 81; N. w. Burchell, SO: Mrs.
C. Haldeman, 81; Cash, 81: Frank T. Raw
lings. $40: To-Kalon Wine Company, s.;
J. II. Small & Sons, e.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-09
Recommends Acceptance.

Chief Engineer Dutton OF the fire depart
ment has forwarded to the Commissioners
the report Of Machinist T. NJ Robinson on
the chemical engine manufactured by
Charles T. Holloway Of Baltimore, Nd. Mr..
Robinson found after full test of the ma
chine that 1t was In excellent working or
der and recommended the acceptance OF
the engine. Chief button approves the rec
onmendation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-09
Photographs Sent by Prince Henry.

The Secretary Of State has received auto
graph photographs Of Prince Henry Of
Prussia, bestowed by that gentleman upon
First Lieut.. Thomas H. jackson. First
Lieut. E.. M. Rhett and Second Lieut.. John
H. Poole. all of the Corps Of Engineers, sta
toned at the Washington barracks. and
Gen. H. v. Boynton, commissioner Of the
Chickamauga and Chattanooga Military
Park, for eourtesies extens1ed by them dur
ing the princes visit to this country. The
photographs have been forwarded to the
officers through the War Department
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-09
Authority to Assign Accounts.

The Secretary Of War has asked Congress
for legislation which will authorize contract
surgeons and contract dental surgeons to
assign their pay accounts the same as other
commissioned officers Of the army. Under
existing law, as construed by the account
ing officers Of the treasury, the officers
named are classified as civilian employees of
the government, and therefore are not per-
United to assign their pay accounts. Secre-
tary Root says that this condition has
worked hardship to a deserving class of Of
f1cers on duty in the insular possessions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-09
Substitute. for Pure Food Bill.

Senator McCumber, chairman Of the Sem
ate committee on manufactures, has re-
ported from that committee substitute
for the pure food bill which recently passed
the House. The substitute strikes out the
provisions Of the bill requiring the Agricul-
tural Department to fix a standard Of
purity for foods and drugs, and confines it
self largely to prohibiting interstate COM
merce in adulterated or misbranded articles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-09
Tea and Empire.

From Chambers Journal
Tea has been the means Of rescuing parts
of India from state Of nature that was
neither attractive nor profitable; it has
saved Ceylon, one OK the most interesting
and valuable of British possessions, from a
worse fate even than that which foreign
bounties have inflicted on the West Indies.
1t has provided the imperial exchequer with
enough funds, If need be, to pay for the
construction yearly Of three or four IRON
cladS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-09

The police have been Instructed to lookout
for man who is reported to have solicited
out authority. According to the informa-
ton furnished the police the man has called
at number of dressmaking establishments
and exhibited copies OF the publication. A
description of him was te1ephoned the Off
GERS of the several precincts this morning
with instructions to arrest him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-09
All sean,en

know the comforts Of having hand a supply %
Borders Eagle Brand Condensed MR. II can bs
used agreeably for cooking. In coffee. tea and
chocolate. Lay In q supply for all kinds Of ex-
petitions. Avoid unknown brands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-09
For Relief Work.

The Evening Star has received $40, con-
tributed by "A. t." for the use Of the AS
ISOLATED Charities In relief work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-09

II you want work read the want columns
of The Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-04-18
SIR THOMAS LIPTON's LOSS
Shamrock's Damage in the Squall
Estimated at $4,000

Weymouth. England, April 1S.-The
Shamrock III, challenger for the Amer
ica's cup. which was dismantled in a
squall yesterday. is being rapidly over
hauled. The destruction of her stand
ing gear was almost complete. Every
thing above deck VIII have to be re,
newed. The Wrecking crew is not try
ing to save much, the object being to
clear away the wreckage as quickly as
possible. The gaff is badly dented, but
may be repaired, the boom is Drac-
tically uniniured, the toDsau yards are
useless and the sails are ruined. Lloyds'
agent inspected the damage today. NO
official estimate of the loss is available
but 1t is thought that $4,000 viii cover
everything This, however. is largely
speculation. Nothing definite will be
known on the subject until Design
Fife arrives here.
Sir Thomas Upton is stiff and sore
from yesterdays experience, but he Is
recovering from the shock caused by
the death Of Collier, the man who Was
drowned yesterday at the time of the
accident. The Shamrock III IS to return
10 the Clyde. but the date of her de-
9aTture is not fixed
The mayor Of Weymouth visited Sir
Thomas on the Erin today. Thanking
the mayor for the sympathy shown by
the city, Sir Thomas said the Shamrock
III would be back at Weymouth in d
few weeks and resume her trials.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-04-18

terday the Associated Press was au-
thorized on the highest authority TO
make this statement of the navy de-
partment in the matter of the visit OF
the United States European squadron 10
Marseilles:
Nothing was further from the mind
Of Secretary Moody or the Washington
government than giving offense to Ger
many by extending an appropriate cour-
tesy to a sovereign Of a friendly nation.
The suggestion came from the state de-
Dartment that the squadron go to Mar
settles in time to greet President Loubet
especially as it would touch there to
take on board the new commander in
chief. Rear Admiral Cotton AS re-
CARDS the visit Of the American men-
of-war to Kiel, no invitation reached the
navy department from Berlin for the
European squadron to go there
On the same high authority it is
stated that had such an invitation CONS
II would have been accepted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-04-18
MAKING A FORTUNE.
Young Woman Without Resources
Found Chance in Neckties.

A young woman. who now lives in
Boston. has decided that it is not 50
hard after all to make livelihood. pro
vided good looks, tact and presentable
clothes be assets at the start.
Two years ago she was left alone and
penniless by her fathers death. He left
nothing to her save her education and
looks and fair wardrobe.
In her need she took counsel with a
woman acquaintance upon whose advice
she knew she could depend.
Tell ME what to do, said she.
The elder woman assured her that
there must be something that would fit
her ability, and told her to wait a day
or so: she needed time, she said. to
think it over.
When the young woman called two
days later her friend said triumphantly
Il have thought it all out for you.
Come along
They went to a wholesale house where
two dozen mems cravats of fine quality
and make were purchased. The bill
and the younger one started out to sell
them.
Her method was simple one and her
tact and good manners were great aids
Offices were visited and the neckwear
sold like hot cakes. Men exclaimed as
her wares were displayed that it was
Just what they had been in need OF.
but had not had the time to hunt for.
9uC met Win SO1llG unDl6dSctlL expert
ences. but her good sense got her out
of such difficulties
Her first lot of two dozen scarfs was
disposed of on the second day of her
venture and the wholesalers bill set
tied that afternoon. The net profit on
the lot was s34. A second lot was i'm
mediately purchased, and she sold it
more readily than the first as her expe-
rience increased Four months later
she was more than 81 900 ahead of her
expenses
The idea of making a permanent
thing of the fine cravat business then
occurred to her. and she determined 10
learn the details of their manufacture
She obtained a place as finishing
hand in d large factory in New York
and worked hard for six months learn
ing the details Of the business. She re-
eeived wages of So a week throughout
this apprenticeship.
She left this place then and opened a
small factory of her own not far from
Washington square, and was so success
full that she was enabled a year later t.
open much larger establishment III
Boston She now lives there and owns
lucrative business which promises,
eventually, to yield her a fortune.-New
York Sun.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-04-18
WILL DEBATE FRIDAY.
Washburn and Park College Have at
Last Agreed.

1t has been agreed between Wash
burn college and Park college that the
intercollegiate debate which was set for
Monday night shall be postponed until
Friday night, April %. This settles one
point Of dispute between the two col
leges. and makes it more probable that
the debate will take place as planned.
Park college has also agreed to submit
new list of available judges for Wash
burn to choose from, but has not yet
sent the list. The first list which Park
college sent contained the names of a
great many unknowns, whom Washburn
regarded with suspicion. Washburn re-
fused to select any judges from this
list. and it was regarded as doubtful
whether Park college would consent to
submit another list. If Park submits
the list, as it has agreed to do. this diff
ficulty will probably be Strengthened
out.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-04-18
DIR. Won MULLER

DR. Won Muller. the great specialist
in all chronic and nervous diseases, has
located permanently in Topeka. His
Office is 435 Kansas avenue. opposite
postofflce, upstairs. Residence, 623 JEFF
ferson street
His long practice in the large hos
pitfalls of the world enables him to treat
successfully all chronic diseases. such
as bronchitis. asthma consumption.
rheumatism, sleeplessness, brain and
nervous exhaustion, paralysis. neural
gia, headache. fits, St. Vitus' dance
cancer, tumor. skin diseases, including
freckles, pimples, ulcers. salt rheum
etc, also heart, liver, stomach. and kid
ney. diseases, nervous debility, confusion
of ideas, aversion to society. loss of
memory and energy, etc Diseases of
the ear and eye are quickly and perma-
nently cured by an original and never
falling treatment Cures guaranteed
where others have failed He win ex-
anime you thoroughly and if incurable
he will frankly tell you SO.
Young men, take one candid thought
before it is too late. A week or month
may place your case beyond reach OF
hope.
Remember it will cost you nothing to
consult this eminent specialist, and
therefore the most humble in circum-
stances can avail themselves of his ex-
perience. Catarrh and deafness posi-
lively and permanently cured.
DR.. Otto Won Muller gives especial at
tention to diseases of ladies' He viii
positively cure all female diseases.
Correspondence in any language an
swered.
Office hours 9 to Il q m. to and
and p. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-04-18
The Amateur Philosopher.


When girl IS visiting out OF town
she uses two forms for her letters nome'
one asking for money which she alter
mates with thanks for remittances re-
ceiVed.
4 think he must be a genius" said
the girl with the red hair, because
notice that he eats with his mouth open
and keeps his spoon in his coffee cup
Everyone has certain irregulaG CORE
spondents who never write except Wieh
thew want to ask favor.
A grumbler may be somewhat dis
agreeable companion but is he any
worse than the exasperatingly cheerful
person who. because his own liver is
working all right and his own bills PAID,
insists that there is nothing IN the Wollo
worth worrying about?
What numbers of women you see here
lately who are taller than their nus
bands.
1.-The real sticlzler in the marriage SER
vice. the woman who is both kinds OF
a widow says, is not the word obey
at which SO many of the Advanced
froth at the mouth You can promise to
oloev. and be reasonably sure of keeping
vour word-its a question of volition-
But when it comes to saying that you
will love and honor forever, that is quite
a different matter. Every married man
and woman could tell you if they would
that no one knows when they marry
whether they will always love or not.
Youne. people talk about love very gibly
hut its true test Is time, and marriage
IS only a very uncertain experiment,
under the most favorable circum-
stances.