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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-17
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE.
Some Form of Agreeable Recreation is
the Best to Take

From Youths Companion.
In this age of tension every boy should be
taught some form of recreation that he will
cling to in after life When the thing by
which he has made his fame or money
threatens his very existence he can turn to
this safeguard, and while his mind is
pleasurably occupied regain his physical
poise. 1t may be yachting. canoeing on
little rivers, mountain climbing, travelling,
horseback riding bicycling. tennis. golf.
flower growing some other branch Of
farming, fishing or hunting. Whatever 1t
may be, the thought and the love for 1t Is
better engendered during the formative
years, if there is full understanding that
it is to act as running mate to the greater
work in life, and is properly and necessari-
ly part of boys education.
For those who work under modern stress
there Is, with rare exceptions, always a
time when the strain becomes greater than
the endurance, and an enforced change IL
imperative. The summer vacation is the
expression of a physical necessity. 1t has
come into existence in America in the past
twenty-five years, and II satisfies the need
Of many. especially the young, who have
not forgotten how to play, or those the
strong among us. who learned something
boys that they still like to do as men.
There are others. however, who are not SO
fortunately placed, and still others growing
up who do not realize this need.
The average man and woman when
obliged to abandon for a time the thing
they are engaged in, having no resources
within themselves and no diversion into
which to direct the force they have been
generating for years, for their life work,
are made nervous and miserable in conse-
quence. They become chronic worriers or
have 1.-THE blues" partly because of this I'M
used energy that might be lightly and hap
PLY utilized. In the Majority Of such cases
1t is not medicine but recreation that il
needed The rich may travel. but the ma
jority of persons are not rich; and sight
seeing trips by rail or by steamers are not
always best. They prove very exhausting
work for many.
For those who live in the great centers
of civilization the big woods offer the best
change, because tt is absolute one,
What one can find to do there who knows
how or is disposed to learn, would easily
fill book The seacoast has its reward
for those who love 1t. There are many
other paths and many ways by which one
can find nature, the first mother, and gain
a new lease of life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-17
Store, 1914 IF Street, ti t. A!Rfet
On the wall beside his bureau was pinned

On the wall beside his bureau was pinned
one of Edmund Vance Cookies poems, en-
titled How Did You Die?" 1t reads:
You are beaten to earth? Well, well, what's thatf
Come up with smiling face.
It's nothing. against you to fall down fat,
But to lie there-that's disgrace.
The harder you're thrown, why, the higher you
Be proud Of your blackened eye!
1t isn't the fact that you're licked that counts
And though you he done to the death, what then
II you battled the best you could.
Why, the the Critic will call it good.
Death comes with crawl or comes with a pounce
And whether he's slow spry,
1t isn't the fact that you re dead that counts,
But only how did you die!
On one of the side walls were clippings
on which were printed Suggestions, by
Rev. DR.. Louis Albert Banks of New York.
On one of these clippings were written:
Il will not talk about my personal all
ments."
On the bureau was found a note from Miss
Beverly Ray Barr of 904 M street north
west inviting Mr. Hall to accompany her
on visit to Miss Mountz of Georgetown
chocolate candy, which he had bought the
night before for Miss Barr. Mr.. Hall ac-
cepted the invitation, and 1t had been agreed
that he should call at 1880 o'clock. AS Mr..
Hall was very punctual, his failure to put
in an appearance at the designated time
caused Miss Barr to think that he had been
unavoidably detained. She waited until 8
o'clock however, and upon leaving her
home left a note for Mr.. Hall, telling him
how to get to Miss Mountzs home. The
fact that he did not go to the Mountz home
caused some apprehension. and both of the
young ladies were greatly shocked to hear
of his sudden DEATH
Recurring Trouble.
When seen by Star reporter this after
noon Miss Barr stated that she and Mr..
Hall were close friends, and that he had
often spoken of his mental trouble to her.
He also told her Of the railroad accident.
and said that in every recurring August
since then he has suffered extreme pain in
his head and thought that 1t was from the
effects of the injuries received. He ex-
pressed himself that he was in the midst of
such period only few days ago. Miss
Barr recently had been trying to divert his
mind to brighter things, and advised him to
spend his annual leave some place where
he would be kept busy.
DIR. Mclaughlin told the reporter of the
call made by Mr.. Hall yesterday morning,
and said he did not seem to be laboring
under any mental strain. He expressed the
opinion that the unfortunate young man
was of q morOse or morbid temperament,
and that the suicide was premeditated
Mr.. Hall came to Washington about three
years ago, upon receiving his appointment
to the government service. He was unmar-
ried. He was very popular among his &C
Quaintances.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-17
WHEN YOU GO ON THE WATER.
How to Keep From Drowning If You
Fall Overheard.

HOW to Keep From Drowning II You
Fall Overheard.
From the New York Telegram.
In order to lessen. If possible, the number
Of fatal drowning accidents that occur
during the summer the United States Vol
unteer Life Saving Corps, has issued bull
letin giving instructions for the saving Of
persons from drowning and other infor-
nation for the guidance of those who go on
the water.
"A large proportion Of the lives lost every
year." says the bulletin, ARE Of children
who have never been given any conception
OF the dangers on the waters, either in
bathing or boating. We have been long and
persistently urging upon parents and school
boards the duty and necessity of education
in this direction and of teaching the young
how to swim and how to act when boating.
and as a result many lives have been saved
the past year by children in their teens.
"First-Do not go out in any pleasure
boat of small or large dimensions without
being assured that there are life saving
buoys or cushions aboard sufficient to float
all on board in case of an upset or COLI
sion.
"Second-With a party be sure you are
all properly and satisfactorily seated before
you leave the shore. particularly so when
exchange seats in midstream or to put a
foot on the edge or gunwale of the boat to
change seats or to rock the boat for fun.
Where the waters become rough from a
sudden squall or passing steamers never
rise in the boat. but settle down as close to
the bottom as possible and keep cool I'M
til the rocking danger is past
IF overturned. a woman's skirts, If held
out by her extended arms while she uses
her feet as if climbing up stairs will often
hold her up while a boat may pull out from
the shore and save her. A nOn-swimmer by
drawing his arms up to his sides and push
Ing down with widely extended hands,
while stair climbing, treading water with
his feet, may hold himself up several
minutes. often when single minute means
his life; or throwing out the arms, dog
fashion. forward overland and pulling in,
as If reaching for Something-that may
bring him help. may at least keep him
afloat till help comes
''Third-In rescuing drowning persons
seize them by the hair or the collar. back of
the neck: do not let them throw their arms
around your neck or arms. If unmanage-
able. do not strike them. but let them drop
under a moment until quiet; then tow them
ashore. If unconscious. do not wait a mo-
ment for doctor or an ambulance, but be-
gin at once: First, get the tongue out and
hold it by handkerchief or towel to let
the water out: get a buoy. box or barrel
under the stomach. or hold them over your
knee, head down. and jolt the water out;
then turn them over side to side four or
five times: then on the back and with
pump movement keep their arms going
from pit of stomach to a straight out and
back fourteen or sixteen times a minute I'M
til signs of returning life are shown. A
at the same time is great aid If you have
help.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-17
A Sharp Chinese Editor.
rom the San Francisco Wasp.

FrdHCISCO W
The editor of the Chinese Daily World.
published in this city. is graduate of Yale.
and while retaining all the characteristic
reticence Of his race he is. nevertheless
rather clever at repartee, as was recently
instanced when rather dapper young fell
low called at the World Office to sell cer-
tain grade of paper. The editor affects the
American style of dress. and the paper
house drummer thought he would be smart
and opened the conversation by impudently
asking. What kind of a 'nese are you-a
Japanese or a ChineseT The editor smiled
blandly. and with courteous bow retorted:
Before ! answer your inquiry will you
kindly inform me the kind of key you are,
and tell me II you are a monkey, a donkey
or a YankeeT The drummer fed In dis
may.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-17
COUNTESS TOLsToI.
A Charming Woman Of Considerable
Literary Ability.
From the Gentlewaman.

From the GentleEaman.
The Countess Tolstoi is generally known
as the wife of the great novelist and reli-
gious teacher, Leo Tolstoi. but It is only be-
cause she persistently keeps herself in tia
background that she has not a separate
reputation as a writer, a remarkable lin
guist and brilliant society leader Tho
Countess Tolstoi at home, whether in her
suburban Moscow home or upon the family
estate some miles distant-Yasnaya Poly
ana, near Tula-is charming woman Of
the world, speaking perfectly English,
French or German. as the visitor prefers;
eager to discuss the latest books of Paris
London. New York or Berlin; a grande
dame of the old school, dressed simply, but
with exquisite taste, and wearing a few
jewels which are heirlooms and of much
value.
The countess is Twenty-Five years young
er than her husband and the first seven
teen years of her married life she spent a
lonely existence at Yasnaya Polyana, Count
TolStoi's estate. The count was much away
from home upon tours of literary investi-
cation when they lived in the country and
the complete isolation of the countess dur
ing those seventeen years was sacrifice
which would NOT have been made by any
but an exceptionally brave woman and
clever wife.
The countess spends many hours with her
husband writing his manuscript for the
publishers or correcting the proofs. The
counts handwriting is unintelligible to any
one but his wife. and he frequently cor
reefs and revises AFTER the first copy has
been made, the countess is kept very busy.
One of his books. War and Peace she
copied entirely six times before it finally
went to the publishers; and another one.
Life she copied sixteen times, well as
translating it into French.
She has insisted in protecting her hus-
bands health, his property and his finan-
cial interests, and 1t is due to her that
Count Tolstoi is alive today and able to
give his genius to the service of the world.
Countess Tolstoi has been an ideal mother
to her thirteen children, eight of whom
are still living. She taught her children
music and English herself. and has for
years had complete charge of the publish
ing and sale of her husbands books. Had
1t not been for her the count would have
carried his doctrines to the extreme limit
and the family would now be penniless. No
one is more ready to give the countess
tribute than her husband. and while their
ideas differ radically. they are yet extreme
ly happy together.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-17
THE AMERICAN OSTRICH.
He's Doing a Good Business in Feath.
ers and is Breeding Rapidly.

From Town and Country.
A recent shipment Of forty ostriches to
Nice. on the borders of Italy and France.
from California. directs attention to this
growing California industry-the culture Of
the African ostrich in America. Just about
fifteen years have elapsed since the Amer
lean ostrich farmers gave their first serious
attention to this subject Now the ostrich
industry is well established in the United
States, some eight hundred birds existing
in the country. and these will doubtless
form the nucleus of that immense number
that will one day cover the mesas Of South
ern California. the meadows of Arizona. the
vast plateSus of Texas and the everglades
of Florida. as their kind do the African
veldt today.
tie to keep-not more than the ordinary
Sheppard yields an annual value of $50 to
the proprietor. One man can take care of
one hundred ostriches. The creature is
hardy and of careless appetite. The aver
age increase to the stock is between fifteen
and twenty ostriches to a pair. Some have
been known to produce as many as thirty
seven in a year. The birds are kept in pens
in California. and a source of revenue has
been found in exhibiting them to many tou-
rists who are attracted there. Incubators
showing the various stages of ostrich life
are also on view. growth from the size
of a duck to a height Of six feet Is a Ques-
ton of only six months.
When the birds are a year old their feath-
ers are ready for the market. The cropping
is accomplished by covering the ostrich's
head with a hood and plying a pair of
shears This process takes place every eight
months. The feathers on the large side
wings are cut off near the roots, and the
smaller feathers on the tail are pulled out
without injury to the bird. for on the care
now bestowed depends the future health of
the coming feather. In the course of three
weeks the stems left start to fall out and
a new feather begins to grow which in due
time, is taken off for the benefit of the os-
trich farmer. The feathers are graded and
sent to the feather manufacturers of New
York. who make them up in the beautiful
articles of dress so dear to the hearts of
those who wear them. When the American
woman can buy only the ostrich feathers of
the American ostrich the most sanguine
hopes of Edwin Cawston. the pioneer Cali
fornian ostrich farmer. will have been real
lied. Two million dollars each year will
then remain in the country instead of going
to London
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-17
INDICTMENTS RETURNED.
The Grand Jury Adjourns Until We'd
nesday Morning.

The grand jury today reported four in
dictments, as follows: Henry Coots, for
gerry; Louis c. Hamilton, false pretences:
Coleman Lee, alias John Cole, housebreak-
ing; Coleman Lee, alias John Cole, house
breaking and larceny.
Immediately after reporting the indict
ments an adjournment was taken by the
grand jury until next Wednesday morning.
1t is expected that Mr.. Hugh T. Taggart,
assistant United States attorney for the
District of Columbia, who is away on
short trip, will return to this city by the
time mentioned, and that the consideration
of cases arising out of the Post Office De-
partment investigation will then be re-
eumed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-17
Policeman's House Burglarized.

Complaint of a burglary committed at
the house of William o. Breckenbaugh, a
member of the Capitol police force, 216
Delaware avenue northeast was made to
the police today. The house was entered
this morning between Il and o'clock by
forcing open the rear window, and pictures
and bric-a-brac valued at about $3.50 taken
Detective Pratt and Peck are investiga-
ting the case
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-17

Proceedings at law to recover damages
in the sum of $1,000 were instituted today
in the Supreme Court of the District Of
Columbia by Minnesota ]. King, through
Attorney Geo. Francis Williams, against
Golden, Love & Co. and the Capital Trac-
ton Company. 1t is alleged that May IL
last, while near the intersection of 7th
street and Massachusetts avenue, the
plaintiff, who was a passenger on a car of
the Capital Traction Company, was pain
fully injured a result of collision be-
tween the car and a vehicle owned by
Golden, Love & Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-17
Two Wills Filed.

The will of Thomas Cissel, dated June
%, 1898. was filed today for probate. His
wife, Mary Louise Cissel, is named sole
beneficiary and executrix.
By the terms of the will of Moses Bruck-
heimer, dated August 2, 1903, and also filed
today with the register, piano is bequeathed
to his daughter Rose and the remainder
of the estate to all his children, share and
share alike. Robert Meyer is named ex-
ecutor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-17
A Storm Sail Rig.
From the New York Times.

From the New York Times.
''Say, Sir Thomas and hosts son lean
ed his cheek against that of the gallant
owner of the Shamrock. you wear yachty
trousers. don't your?
why, my SOM"
"Oh, they're always at half-mast"
Sir Thomas. by way of reply, embarrass-
ingly turned his trousers well over his spats.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-17
Lockout Continues.

The lockout of the local wholesale meat
dealers against the membership of the
Amalgamated Society of Meat Cutters and
Butcher Workmen continues in force. The
question as to what the workmen should
receive for over time work stands In the
path OF immediate settlement The en-
pfuyes want time and half time while en-
ployers think straight time 10 enough.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-17

noise that must have aroused the jaded
servants from their well-earned repose."
After proceeding in this strain for some
little time he dismissed the jury to con-
slider their verdict, and was horror struck
when, on their return into court they pro-
nounced the acquittal Of the prisoner!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-17
TAKES HIS own | LIFE
Stephen E. Hall, Government
Clerk, Commits Suicide.
I'LL AND DEsPoNDENT
LEAVES NOTE ASKING THAT
SENATOR HOPKINS BE NOTIFIED.
Had Been Given Position Through the
Senator's Inhuence-Resi-
dent Of Illinois.


Despondent and suffering from mental
distress and chronic stomach trouble, Ste
phen E. Hall. government clerk and form
er resident Of Aurora, ILL.,, took his life yes
terday afternoon by shooting himself
through the heart. The rash act was COM
mitted in his room at HOB 18th street north
west. In note found the unfortunate
young man directed. that Senator Hopkins.
through whom he secured his government
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-17
CONDENSED LOCALS.

John MaStin, twenty years old, whose ad-
dress was given as 2100 Pennsylvania ave-
nue. northwest, fell on the pavement near
4th and E streets Saturday night and
sprained his knee. He was taken to the
Casualty Hospital for treatment
from his bicycle at 4th and K streets north
west yesterday afternoon and fractured his
collarbone. After receiving surgical aid
at the Casualty Hospital the injured boy
was removed to his home, 116 X street
northwest, by the police.
Charles Pinkney, colored. twenty-four
years old, became suddenly i'll on the street
Saturday afternoon, and fell upon the side
walk. AM injury he sustained to his head
was dressed at the Emergency Hospital,
and he was sent to his home, at 40 c street
northeast.
A sixteen-year- colored boy named
Richard Spencer was treated at the Elmer
gency Hospital last night for a slight IN
Jury to his head. The injury was inflicted
with stone thrown by another colored
boy The affair happened in an alley in
rear of the home of the injured boy, 2l3
Virginia avenue southwest.
Mrs Annie Goldblatt, thirty years old,
was painfully burned about the face yes
terday morning while preparing food at her
home sos G street northwest. The
explosion Of gasoline stove caused the
trouble The burned woman was treated
at Hooper's drug store.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-17
About Summer Resorts.

Summer resort hotel circulars and book |
lets and special information In regard to
summer travel published by northern and |
eastern railroads may be had by FALLING at |
The Star Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-17
Boat Ablaze.

Saturday night about II o'clock an alarm
was turned in for blaze on boat at tho
foot of Goth street. The fire started from
some unknown cause, and about 500 dam
age resulted. The craft is owned by John
Morris and Is fully insured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-17

Store closes at o'clock Saturdays at 9 o'clock.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1903-01-31
GOOD NEWS FOR TAXPAYERS.

Payment OF S35OOOO Of "old law"
special assessment rebates, many Of
which date from generation back,
will be begun by the city In April, II
the action Of the finance committee
Inst Monday il sustained. The COM
mittee decided to put an item Of $3.50
600 into the appropriation ordinance
for this purpose ana the Ordina nee
probably will not 60 to the Council be.
fore March.
The committee also decided to adopt
Comptroller McGann's and Corpora.
ton Counsel Walkers plan for placing
the clty's credit behind the special as.
sessment bonds, though not to the ex.
tent suggested. The comptroller and
corporation counsel thought $2O0OOC
should be put into continuing fund
to be used to take up the bonds wher
any property owner defaultcd Oh THEM
but the committee decided that 500.
600 would answer.
The credit for the good work In thu
matter Of special assessment rebates
belongs to the veteran municipal legis
lator. Alderman Edward i. Cullerton
and the Eagle IL glad to bear testi
mony to his good work.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1903-01-31
OITY RAILWAYS GREAT ENTER.
PRISE.

If enterprise In the line Of great I'M
prOvements and generous outlay OF
capital Is deserving Of public common
dation and patronage, there Is no bust
ness corporation In the city Of Chicago
more eminently entitled to both than
the Chicago City Railway Company.
During the year just closed the great
South Side Street Railway has been
improved both as to plant and gen
eral service on n most extensive scale,
and the main effort of 1t all has been
to cater to the comfort ana earn the
continued support and goodwill of Its
patrons without any regard to eX'
pense.
During the year 1902 the Chicago
City Railway Company erected new
car house, with adjacent car shops, ut
nth street, at n cost Of over u million
and a half dollars.
These structures are perfect In
equipments and appointments, the lat
est improvements In tools, furnishings,
fittings and all things necessary for
quick and perfect work and service
having been installed.
The work was done under the able
supervision of the excellent general
superintendent of the road, Mr.. Nc
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1903-01-31
I BVNCOMBE LEGISLATIVE IN.
QUIRE

As usual, the sOlOns at the Lcgisla.
ture down In Springfield have started
In with the old familiar line of "regula.
tors" ana investigators" ana all the
rest of 1t In the shape of alleged re-.
form legislation.
The telegraph, telephone, railway,
Pullman palace car, Union stock yards
and other companies and corporations
are "ln for II as usual"
or late the Board of Sanitary Trus.
tees has been included In the grisr Of
legislative regulators. This Is II public
corporation, however ana any attempt
To embarrass II by the men who have
side lines" ont ut the State Legisla'
ture should he resisted instead of en-
courngcd by the taxpayers.
The main attack has been directed
against the law department OF the
board, although the charge of nepotlsm
has been made against certain mem
beers OF the board. The Eagle believes
the proposed investigation, IL one is
held, will he found to be nothing more
than a little bit of expensive hun
cOmbe, and personal by-play for ulte-
rlOr motives. II has also been used
by one or two OF the city organs among
the dallies to give IlarrisOn's inverte-
brate law department a send Off" 1t
turns out, however, as the facts show,
that all OF the business OF the Drain