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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23
SOUTHERN MERGER CASE.
Interstate Commerce Commission Ar
ranging for Hearing in. New York.

The interstate commerce commission has
about completed arrangements for it's hear
ing in the Southern merger case, to be
held in the United States court rooms in
New York city on the 9th instant. The
case is one Of the most important ever
taken up by the commission, and the hear
ing next Friday is expected to bring out
some very important testimony. The case
is known on the docket books as the COM
plant of the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. of the
state of Kentucky ahinH the Atlantic
Louisville and Nashville, the Cincinnati,
Southern. the Cincinnaef.r New Orleans and
Texas Pacific, the Illinois Central railroad
and the Chicago. Indianapolis and Louis
vile railroad The issue Is the alleged
merger of interests OF over Is 600 miles ef
trackage Of the defendant lines, with their
annual operating income of over $3.50 &c.,
600. the allegation being that ]. P. Morgan
secured practically the control and man
agement and operation Of the affairs Of all
Of these roads contrary to the provisions
Of the interstate commerce law.
Some of the witnesses, who already have
been summoned by the commission, win be
John w. Gates Of New York whose rail-
road methods in connection with the man
agement Of the Louisville and Nashville
Pierpont Morgan at the previous hearing
Of the case in New York; G. G. Gates, also
Of New York = President John Shelton VII
liams Of the Seaboard Air Line, ]. M. Cup,
fourth vice president of the Southern rail-
way: T. H. Hubbard, +. H. Davis, w. Ed
win Hawley, Charles E. Lewis and Rudolph
KeppIer Of No. IS Broad street. New York,
and James Byrne and J. f. Harris also of
New York.
The summening of Mr.. Gates will give
the latter an excellent opportunity to pre-
sent to the commission his side Of the
case Of the absorption Of the Louisville
and Nashville Mr. MORGAN in HIS tea.f.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23
New Fourth-class Postmasters.

There were twenty-three appointments of
fourth-ciass postmasters announced today.
These embraced seventeen who fill vacan-
,cies caused by resignation. four by re-
movaIs at end Of four years service and
two by deaths. Two Virginia postmasters
were appointed. These were: John r. Ham
ilton. appointed toe succeed Berry Collins.
resigned. at Tasso. Wise county. and Wal
ter s. Blackard. appointed to succeed Miles
D. Riackard. dead. at Atkins, Smyth eoun-
ty. One Of the changes rarely made In
Porto Rico also was announced. This was
at Utuado. in Arecibo county, where Jose
Manuel Munoz displaces Fernando Calico,
resigned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23
BIRDS AND MAMMALS.
Mr.. Woods Address Regarding Their
Instincts and Reasoning Powers.

Mr.. Woods Address Regarding Their
Instincts and Reasoning Powers.
Mfr. NJ r. Wood of the Smithsonian In
stitution gave a talk on the habits. In
stincts and reasoning Of birds and man.
mails before the Secular League at the hall
of the society, SIC 9th street, yesterday aft
ernoon.
President Pro Tenn. David Eckels pre-
sided at the meeting.
Mr. Wood reeounted incidents illustrating
the instructive actions Of different species
and told of the acts Of some tending to
prove their ability to reason. He gave ac-
counts of the use made by some animals of
their naturally protective coloring and cited
the fact that they were aware Of their en-
dowment and displayed the ability in OBJ
tanning its full advantage to such an sx-
tent as to demonstrate that they were pos
sessed of reason He told Of the manner
in which members Of certain familiar spe-
cies communicated with one another-this
being accomplished not by anything like
articulate language. but by variation and
infection In the utterance OF the charac-
terfstic sound Of each species. suggesting
different emotions. such as want, fear or
reinsurance.
Mr.. Wood gave accurate stimulation Of
the utterances of several domestic and some
Of the best known wild species. He gave 1t
as his opinion that the crow Is, the smart
est bird that flies and has the highest de-
veloped reason He himself owns a tame
one that Is beginning to talk. and he men,
toned some of its intelligent performances.
called naturalists who. he believes, credit
the lower animals with too much OF senti-
ment.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Woods address
there was an open discussion Of the appli-
cation of such study to the general organi-
Zati0n Of human society. Major M. Peachiu
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23
THE NEW MILITIA LAW.
Interpretation of It's Provisions by
War College Board.

The army war college board, In its report
to the Secretary of War in regard to the
provisions of the militia law. holds, among
other things, that by January 81. 1908, the
organized militia must have adopted regu-
lar army standards Of regimental erganiza-
ton, uniform and armament: that the War
. Department cannot. against the Will of the
states. prescribe an examination for the
appointment or promotion of militia Officers;
that II only part of state militia Or
ganization Is organized as required by the
law, that part of the organization cannot
claim any proportion of the allotment made
by Congress. the Idea being to have the
whole organization CONFORM; that in case
any state declines to eoutotm, to the law by
January q. 1908. the Secretary Of War may
ignore it in distributing ths as1otment; that
militia IN
existence since May g. l7aa, ,Ray retain ae-
sustomsd privileges which may oetin con-
hfce with the new law. gas Sstst.s~--s
The board calls atteht0rt 10 the provision
of the law which says the rlaHtia that may
be called into the service Of the United
their have nos
completed their forty-fiftff yeAr." a"As the
law reads" says the board, TT would seem
that no man who has completed his forty
he ss 70 ssa further sa s ar s Sc
from the original militia law OF 1892, which
did not fix the age limik
One important recommendation Of the
board Is that the Secrstarynof War pre-
scribe. II 1t is legal. that fSct6its in the or
ganized militia fuffH the physical recruit
ing standard adopted forcthe regular army.
except as to the age limit 1t Is held also
by the board that the section providing for
the issue to the militia Of rifles and carbines
Should be construed to apply to the issue Of
revoivers. standard field artillery and gat-
ling and other adopted machine or auto
matte guns.
The board expresses the opinion that IN
the case OF rife competition between state
militia organisations necessitating encamp-
ments and field service the pay transport
tatfon ana service cannot be furnished by
the United States. Concerning statement
from the ad5utant general that several OF
the states would like to have their annual
encampments Of part Of their militia at
army posts. thus, under section is. obtain
ing their pay. transportation and subsist-
ence free,a the board solids that the law
does not bear any such interpretations
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23
The Passing of the Timber.

II have just returned from visit to Ala
bama. where I have been inspecting the
forests" said G. H. Jenkins Of San Jose.
CAL. to Star man at the Arlington this
morning. while there Is still a vast guam
tfty Of timber in the northwest country,
careful lumbermen have begun to prepare
for the contingency of its running out. The
mines literally eat UP timber, for only the
very best materials can be used In the un-
dergronnd braces. For this reason even in
the heavily timbered sections 1t Is necessary
to look to some other portion OF the coun-
try for building material. Larra quantities
of cedar. shingles are being shipped from
the southwest out to our section OF the
country. s-ss1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23
Death Of Maj. r. 81. Perry.

Major Raymond II. Perry. iineal de-
scendant Of Commodore Oliver Hazard Per-
ny of Lake Erie fame, Is dead In his native
town. Bristol. r. l.. aged sixty-seven years.
Major Perry served with distinction with
General Burnside In the civil war. and was
noted for his courage and devotion to duty.
He served az United States consul at Santo
Domingo under President Grant In 1867
he was shot and. as was supposed. killed.
His friends In the north were notified and
the body was prepared for shipment north.
Before the train started he recovered con-
seriousness. He leaves four brothers and
one daughter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23

An announcement comes from Marburg.
austria. that peasant OF st. Johann. In
the Brave valley. has discovered the grave
OF the Hunnish king, Attila, in that district.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23

A dispatch from Phoenix, Arix.,. says:
Leaders OF the Yaqui Indians ara attempt
Ing to incite another rebellion. which 10 to
be more extensive than any previous Indian
war IN Mexico. - .rses. To- s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23

Prof. Hird found a large quantity of
poison In the tea turned over to him by the
detectives. but viii not be able to determine
whether 1t Is anthony or arsenic until
late this afternoon. The result of the
analysis OF the contents Of the stomach Of
Mary Hamilton Will not be known until
later in the week. The finding Of the poi
son in the tea assures the police that the
childs death was due to poison admins
tered by some person with the intent to
take life. Who this person is the detectives
are doing their best to ascertain.
Coroner hewitt has not yet decided when
he will hold an inquest. 1t is likely that he
VIII swear the jury over the body this AZ
ternoon or tomorrow, and have the hearing
later. This will be done In order that the
body Of the child may be turned over to
the parents for interment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23

Dissensions within the Spanish cabinet
ministerial cfl1hs = So - =
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-11
Personal and social Notes.

Mrs. McNutt, OF Terre Haute, is the guest
OF relatives in the city.
Miss Blnsac. who has spent two months IN
California. has returned home.
The Friday Afternoon Club will meet this
week with Mrs. Dorothy Ross.
Miss Adele Wallick will leave this month
20 spend the winter IN Chicago.
Miss Mary kelsey Stone viii return the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-11
Another Great Wall Paper Purchase

This James Cordiays great bankrupt Of paper
which price naugurae
the largest wall paper of the year. commencing Monday o'clock
Read the following carefully:
Good White Blank Papers, whole consisting rolls ~
wall rolls ceiling and three rolls border. all for. ~
Gilt and gmme good coorngs that formerly sold for
Ingram papers. in the medium and light cooings, IL,
rol... ~
Tapestries. Florals Stripes per II,
.
Vanished Tiles, Il,
the C;s Silks d.
Paper Hanging Promptly Attended to-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-11
The Newer Dress Fabrics

Never before has it been necessary cover so wide
of weaves, weights and coorings to meet the de-
mands of Fashion at this season. How well we have
succeeded may be best judged by visit to the and
enlarged Dress Goods section.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-11
The Seasons Best Show
Exclusive Tailored and Outing Hats

show the the ctO M
pIZUU
.n yss s s' will 500
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-11
Oriental Rugs at the Right Price

Two bales. comprising seventy-eight pieces,
small sized Cuenje and Carabaugh rugs, av-
erage size 3x4 feet, worth $40 to $l2, choice
of any piece in the lot c. ~
for...... ......'...'...'.'.T
Three bales. consisting of eighty-six pieces,
medium sized Carabaugh, Shirvan and
Daghestau rugs, many choice antiques in this
lot. average size feet inches ca -
by feet inches VII
Two bales antique kazak and large Daghestau
rugs, comprising sixty-three pieces. many
rare specimens, average size Axe feet, bold
designs and strong. rich colorings prevail
usually sell at SOS to s40 splen- CO. IN
did rug offering Monday ........ %H%'oV
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-11
'RIAD OF NOVEL FABRICS

A new line of 54-inch Bouole Suings. all CT ~
colors.....' ---.....PAsf ~
54-nch Cocoon Scotch Homespun. some CT ~
thing for tailored garments, yard. ........ pIslC
A new line of Nub Broad CT IN
new and beautiful line of Broadoloths, In all the
plum, tan and gray shades.
complete line Of 54nch Scotch Tweed. e. ~
All coiors. Vls kO
A complete line Of figured and plain Mo- QI M
hair for shirtwaist suits, soc to. Ql.OV
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-11

Jackets Womens and misses taormade
TX M Lmondsvine chevot broadoth. Go S0
Pso'vV styles trimmed SIS and S32 Sd values @tC.OV
Largest line of womens and
broadcloh Polar CLOTH zbene and channa CLOTH whites Cf0Q
champagne SIS
Womens
champgnes white and black chiffon and trimmed c3S M
Irish
black and whites plads solid
$3.50 DV.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-31
EMPIRE THEATRE.

Daniel Sully. one Of the best known Of
Irish actors, will be seen at tho Empire
theatre next week in ney play presented
for tho first time in Providence, The old
Mill Stream" The scenes are laid I'm the
heart OF the CatskIlls, in Ulster county,
n. Y, At "A little place called Mink Hol-
low. where. I'm the story. an old Irishman
nams John Ryan lives and Is the post
mas~sr. the keeper Of the general country
store and the owner OF the grist mill
where the grain Of the surrounding coun-
try Is ground
II Is This grist mill that gets him in trou-
BILE, for In trying TO gain the rights to
the old mill stream for the purpose OF
enlarging his dam, he gets into litigation
with German named Gus Shultus The
quarrel between them does more than
separate the men. IL interferes between
the loves Of the daughter OF the old mil
Ter and the son OF the man with whom he
is In litigation There Is much love In
terest In the play. for there are, I'm fact.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-31
KsITH'S THEATRE.

Almost every number on tho bill 10 be
offered at Keith's next week is Of the top
Inc order, and I'm its entirety the bill
Is vastly entertaining one from begin
ming to end and one Of the kind of bills
that everyone win want to go early to see
aud not leave until The final act has been
seen. Heading the list Is that we'll known
duo OF Irish character artists. John and
Emma Ray. whose coming has so long
been anticipated by Providence theatre
goers These inimitable comedians were
last seen In Providence at the head Of
their own company in a Hot Old Time,
whom they were one OF the seasons big
laughing hits. They have scores OF friends
and admirers I'm Providence and their ap-
pearance will be the signal for tho heart
lest OF welcomes. Their farcical offering
IL called "CaSey. the Fireman" and af-
fords unlimited opportunities FOR their
abilities as mirth- -provokcra
VIII NJ Cressy and Blanche Dayne will
appear I'm one of Mr. Crcssy's latest one
act plays. Tho New Depot" This Is
the last Of Mr. Cressy rural comedies.
snd IL Is said TO be worthy successor
TO his previous efforts. In this sketch. as
I'm "A Village Lawyer" and "Bll Biffins.
which were their last offerings. the scene
IN laid In the New Hampshire hills and
Mr.. cressy again portrays the Kind heart
ed old attorney. The old man Is about 90
sell his little cottage and land 10 the
railroad company upon which they are
20 build a new depot The Old man is
joyfully planning how he will spend all
OF the 5000 which he viii receive FOR the
land. and Is. somewhat regretfully, tear
ing down the little cottage.
In the midst Of his reflections. a young
girl, from whose mother he bought the
land many years before, interrupts him.
Her mother Is dead. and she wishes 10
secure the land OF her old home. IN order
that she may bury her mother beneath
the old Elm tree. The Old man is touched
hy the appeal and eventually after
Ions struggle Hetween his longing Tor tho
f7en and his desire 10 help the friendless.
he sells the land 10 tho girl for $500 in-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-31
MEETING OF W. C. 7. U.


A meeting OF the Womsn's Christian
Temperance union was held yesterday at
the home OF MrS w. J.. Barnes at 20
Olney street.
Prayer opened the meeting and un-
finished business was disposed OF. Mrs.
|. G. Manchester read paper on the
East Greenwich convention and stated
that nearly every town in the state had
been represented.
Mrs Manchester mentioned the ex-
eellent speaking or Mrs. Ellis. of Wash
ington, who referred 10 the necessity OF
sending petitions 10 the national sena-
tors relative 10 the proposed expelling
cf Mormon Senator Smoot
Mrs Manchester reported that the
same officers were elected as follows.
President. Mrs. Mary F.. Babcock, Phe-
nix; corresponding secretary, Miss Mary
F.. Olney, North Providence; recording
secretary Miss Emma G.. Welch treas
urer, Miss Adeine A. Sherman,
Tea was served at the close OF the
meeting by the hostess
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-31
IMPER AL THEATRE.

An extraordinary large advance sale OF
seats indicate tes that the coming week az
the Imperial will be one Of the most nots-
biz I'm the present season. Mr.. Thomas
r. Shea has long been a pronounced ia
vorite i'm Providence. and the announce
ment of his special onea cement for next
week during which he viii present NO
less than six standard dramas. mas nat
urally been most welcome one Mr.
Shea. claims 10 be the one really great
actor who may be seen I'm this linz or
work at popular prices; and the oppor-
tunity To- enjoy the presentation Of PLAYS
such as The Bells Henry Irying's great
success "Dr Jekyu and Mr. Hyde or
Rich lieu" in . thoroughly artistic and
satisfactory manner by an excellent com
psny headed by = genuine star. ar prices
ranging from Ia 10 80 cents. Is not TO he
neglected by local theatregoars.
Mr. Shea will open his engagement on
Monday afternoon with The Plsdge Of
Honor" one of toe strong II dramas In
his repertoire and one that appeals es-
pecialy 10 the ladies': and this piece will
be given again on Tuesday and Wsdnes-
day afternoons On Thursday. Friday
and Saturday afternoons, slaves Of Sin,
equally strong IN its appeal 10 feminine
interest. will be tho attraction. The
Bells will b given on Monday aud
Saturday evenings; and on Tuesday and
Friday evenings Or Jekyll and Mr..
Hyde" viii he offered. For Wednesday
evening Mr shea announces Cardinal
Richelicu.' IN which he has never before
been seen here. while on Thursday even
Ing The Hunchbacks Daughter" nm
adspta tion Of Tho Fools Revenge, will
be presented.
Mr. Shsa Is supported by an cXcep-
tionally large and capable company. and
those who have previously seen his pro-
ductions know that NO play offered in the
highest price theatres is presented with
more careful attention TO detail. accurate
costuming and splendid scenic mountings
than are all OF Mr.. Shea's offerings. His
engagement is certainly one OF the nota-
bic theatrical events OF toe local season:
and those who would secure choice seats
will find II highly desirable TO secure
them at once
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-31

three separate love stories in IT, There
IS much quaint humor. also and there Is
also much interest. One OF the strongest
OF the scenes is at the end OF the sec
ond act where Ryan has been sheltering
a girl from the mountains, whom the
village believe is nobetter than she
should be.
Worked TO q frenzy by his refusal TO
turn her out. the villagers are ready to
mob him when he tells again the storN
Of the Magdalene and invites the man
amonst them who Is without sin TO cast
the stone II is strong scene and the
girl IN saved.
The company supporting Mr.. Sully is an
uncommonly strong one. IN has had the
advantage OF rehearsal among the scenes
OF the play and the effort throughout the
piece has been 10 make faithful reflex
OF life among tho people described The
scenes OF the play take place in the store
In which is located the postoffice and the
office OF the mill and some beautiful views
of the Catskills are shown.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-31
PROVIDENCE. OPERA HOUSE.

One OF the most notable and interesting
attractions OF the current theatrical sea-
con will be the engagement at the Provi-
dence Opera house for one week. begin
ming Monday evening. next. OF the emil
nent English actor. Mr.. Forbes Robert
son and his American wife. Miss Ger
trude Elliott. In dramatic version of
Rudyard Kiplings familiar and power
fHl love-tale. "rhe Light that Failed.
The advance sale OF seats indicates the
wide and general interest in the engage
ment while a special interest is mani
tested among book-lovers, who VIII have
their speciag opportunity or Witnessing
Kipling on the stage
In preparing the story for the stage
Miss Constance Fletcher has taken many
liberties with the chronological order Of
the various events but nearly all the
leading ones have been utilized, while
she has also literally availed herself OF
the Kipling dialogue. The prologue
shows the war correspondents tent I'm
the Soudan just after Dick Heldar has
received the wound which ultimately
causes his blindness.
The first act is laid in Maisies studio.
and here the audience is shown Dicks
treatment OF him. In the second act
located I'm Dicks studio. his growing
blindness is skilfully depicted Maisie
comes TO see him before her departure
for France. and Dick, knowing that when
he next meets her he viii be stone blind.
kisses her against her Will. and she
leaves I'm rage Dicks total blindness
comes upon him sooner than he had ex-
pected. and the curtain de7cends upon the
pitiful spectacle Of his despair
The first scene OF the third act shows
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-31

Maisie i'm her cottage garden at Nitry-
SUR Marine. where Torpehow brings her
the news Of Dicks affliction. and she
realizes that she loves him after all In
the closing scene Msisie offers Dick her
love. and succeeds I'm overcoming his
Scruples against accepting what he fears
Is sacrifice ON her part. The falling
curtain shows the lovers clasped in each
others arms while the iubilant war cor
respondents IN an, adjoining room are
active service.
Mr. Robertson OF course plays Dick
Heldar. while the part OF "Maisie"
falls 10 Miss Elliott the other long list
OF characters arc I'm the hands OF Mr.
Robertsons original London company,
from the TNric theatre
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-31

city. May q. 1899. and contains some
most sensational scenes
Mr.. Gilmore plays the part OF young
journalist. Jack Dooley, who Is in love
with the daughter OF the treasurer OF the
swell Harlem Boat club. The man Is
charged with the theft of the contents
OF the club safe. Circumstances all are
against him and his guilt seems clearly
proved. He is sent 10 Jail and his daugh-
ter Is forced 10 support herself by acting
as governess I'm the family OF a rich man
where she was formerly welcome as a
guest. The villain plans the abduction
OF the child Of this millionaire. intending
10 hold IL for ransom. and TO plan to
have the onus OF the theft thrown on the
shoulders OF the young woman.
In both of these things he succeeds
and in both he Is finally thwarted by the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-31
THE 0'6ORkAn zoo.

At noon Monday another amusement en-
terprise will open it's doors in this city.
IL will he known as O'Gorman's geologic
al Garden. and will be located on the sec
ond floor OF the building at the corner Oh
Weybosset and Eddy streets. The gar
den will be entirely different from the
other places Of amusement In this vi
cinity and cannot fall to be a popular re-
sort, especially with the woman and chill
dren. The zoo itself will be considerably
larger than any which has ever been seen
in this city. with the possible exception OF
the largest circuses. over $50 wild aud