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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-06-12
MISTAKES OF GREAT PAINTERS
Accuracy of Detail Not Great Poirt
t> a with Them.

. with Them.
There has been lot of talk of late
about the blunders of novelists.. Here
are a few of the principal mistakes Of
great painters:
The. painters of two or three cen-
turtles ago seem to have troubled but
little about strict accuracy of detail.
In many cases their mistakes cannot
be attributed to mere ignorance, and
some writers have attempted to shoE
that they regarded pictures in differ
ent light from that in which we do.
Raphael represents Apollo playins
the violin, and has a red lobster in HIS
Miraculous Draught of Fishes"
A well-known Dutch painter shows
us Abraham preparing to sacrific HIS
son by blowing out his brains with ?
pistol. In another Dutch picture one
of the wise men is represented Offering
to, the Divine Infant a model of
Dutch man-of-war.
Durer painted Adam and Eve ex-
PEELED from the Garden by an ang9
in, dress trimmed With fiounces.
. ucello, wishing to represent cham
eleon. makes it a marvellous beast, haf
camel. half lion li1
In a famous, picture of Adam amp
Eve in the Garden of Eden, we see
the. background q hunter In full coz
tume shooting ducks.
Paul Vetonese places several Bend
,,rfaofo Of thA
marriage In Cana of 'Galilee. Tintof
ettS represents the Istaelites gathef
ing mama armed with guns, and PouS
sin has a picture of St Jerome seatef
in fropt Of e eloSk.I
shows rs The, kaAoAs aemiVal Fith
Roman cuifass and sandals and az
eighteenth century wig.-Househon
Words.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-06-12

SITUATION BETTER IN NORTH.
Iowa FIoodiIs Passing aid STATE. Min
Assist Its SUffeTers.N
:, Telesrams from various points gave
doed news Of general Jimport as fol
lows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-09

House, with his generous heart comes for
ward to kindly commgnd me in the few re-
naming hours. KNOWING his lofty intelli-
gence. his pure patriotism, his high integ-
rity, I feel as If he had conferred upon me
also distinguished honor
$50, Mr.. Chairman, without taking up
the time of this committee, the eminent
gentlemen who havSl Followed these two
have likewise honoted me to an extent
which cannot overstate. If desire fame.
II my heart was flied with ambition, in
this presence 1 wish to say, in the past few
moments there has been written chapter
in the history of this House that brings to
the wife and children at home and to the
friends who have followed me in these
years a sense Of itsScepsequence that will
outlast and overweight any office in the
gift Of the state or federal government.
Mr.. Chairman, l will not attempt in
words to portray the feelings Of my heart
To my fellow representatives on either side
without regard to party wish to say to
each and all of you, I thank you.
This was Mr.. Blounts farewell to Con-
gress ten years ago.. and his memory is
fresh In the minds Of many members Of
the present House who served with him
then or who have had him held up as a
model legislator by their older colleagues.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-09
.BL0UNT OF GEORGIA
The Ex- Representative Died
at Macon Yesterday.
CALLED PARAMOUNT"
FROM HIS HAULING DOWN THE
FLAG IN HAWAII.
His Long Service in the House and the
Unusual Scene That Marked
His Retirement.
CALLED PARAMOUNT"

James II. Blount of Macon, Ga, who re-
tired from Congress ten years ago, after
having served in the House Of Representa-
tives for twenty years, died at his home
yesterday from congestion of the lungs.
Mr.. Blount was not only distinguished as a
statesman, but after leaving Congress be-
came famous for hauling down the United
States flag in the Hawaiian Islands, as the
personal representative Of President Cleve-
land, on paramount authority" Because
of the storm of protest which was raised by
the opponents of the administration policy
on this occasion Mr.. Blount was nicknamed
Paramount Blount, an appellation which
stuck to him ever afterward.
Mr.. Blount had been in impaired health
for the past two years. He was a large
land owner in middle Georgia, lawyer by
profession, but had lived in quiet retirement
since his retirement from Congress and the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-09
FORTY-EIGHT BATTLE SHIPS.
The Basis Of the American Navy Of the
Future.


The general board of the navy, of which
Admiral Dewey is president. recently sub
mitted memorandum to the Secretary Of
the Navy in regard to the proposed increase
of the navy, in which it announced its pol
icy briefly as follows:
''The general board is Of the opinion that
the defense of the coast, insular possess
sions. commerce and general maritime in
terests of the United States requires the
maintenance Of fleet based upon an eff
cient strength of forty-eight battle ships
the number of vessels Of the other classes
ought to bear definite proportion to the
number of battle ships-and the general
board Is Of the opinion, further that for
every four battle ships the fleet should be
composed OF two armored cruisers, four
cruising scouts. four large, seagoing, quick
turning torpedo boat destroyers, together
with the necessary auxiaries, such as coll
Tiers. supply ships, repairing ships, etc.
The general board recommends the adop-
ton OF continuing naval policy to be pur-
sued by Congress in making appropriations
whereby the strength Of the fleet shall be
increased regularly at the rate of four bat
tie ships, with vessels of other types in the
proportions named, until 1t reaches the limit
above stated. The general board under
stands that the appropriations for this an
nual increase shall be In addition to those
necessary for repairs, to rearm existing
ships and to replace vessels lost or struck
from the naval list as obsolete or ineffect-
I've, and that the necessary additional dry
docks and repairing facilities shall be pro-
v1ded as the number Of vessels in the fleet
increases. The general board further
strongly recommends as an essential part of
any intelligent continuing naval policy that
whenever an appropriation is made for an
Increase in the material the corresponding
indispensable addition to the personnel be
authorized"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-09

the construction of granolithic sidewalks
under the permit system was explained to
the council by Councilman Severance and
the ordinance committee was directed to
present the necessary ordinance providing
for the construction of granolitmc side
walks on Carroll avenue from the District
line to Columbia avenue. and on Takoma
avenue from Chestnut to Buffalo avenues.
The inspector of plumbing reported the
result of his inspection Of all houses con-
nected with the water and sewerage sys-
tenn as directed at the last meeting.
communication was received by the
council from ]. NJ. Weber requesting the
construction of 300 feet of sewer on Takoma
avenue for the purpose of connecting two
new houses to be erected by him. The nee
essary permit will be issued and the sewer
constructed under the permit SYSTEM
The finance committee reported bills
audited to the amount of s177.47, which
were ordered paid
Councilman Scudder stated that the con-
tractor for the new pumping station had re-
sumed work and had promised to push the
work to immediate completion.
The council directed the committee on
water and sewers in conjunction with the
health officer to consider the advlsaplllty OF
requiring all houses along the line OF puphc
sewers to connect Herewith within speci-
fled time.
A petition was received from the resi-
dents of East Takoma requesting the con-
struction of 1900 feet of plank walk along
the north side of Carroll avenue. The mat
ter was referred to the street committee for
report Messrs H. NJ. Bennett and G. c.
Chapman also petitioned the council for
permission to connect their houses which
are located on the District side Of Takoma
with the town sewage system. The matter
was referred to the water and sewer COM
mittee for recommendation and report.
The report of Town Treasurer Ben. G.
Davis was submitted and approved. 1t
showed receipts and balance on hand at
first Of the month of February to be
"a, 1853 A: disbursements amount to $165.3
leaving a balance of $395S11.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-09
TO VISIT PORTO RICO.
Miss Alice Roosevelt to Be Guest Of
Governor Hunt.
Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star
SAN JUAN, P. R., March 3, 1903.
San Juan society is in f1utter of happy
excitement over the prospective visit, in the
near future, of Miss Alice Roosevelt,
beth Hunt, daughter of the governor of
Porto Rico. suite of three rooms in the
palace is being fitted up for Miss Roose-
velt's occupancy, all Of them in blue. Miss
Roosevelt will undoubtedly be the recipient
of many social attentions Including a ball
at the executive mansion in her honor, and
a lawn party on the grounds of the summer
palace at Rio Piedras.
She was invited by Miss Hunt to visit here
last December and be present at the re-
ception to Admiral Dewey. This social
function marked the debut of Miss Hunt
and the governors ward, Miss Juliette Buck
of New Haven, Conn. Miss Roosevelt re-
Piled, expressing Der regrets at inability
Miss Hunt little later, probably early In
March.
The last mail from Washington brough.
to Miss Hunt from Miss Roosevelt letter
stating that the Presidents daughter will
sail from New York on the steamer Coamo
five days later. There are no indications as
to how long Miss Roosevelt will remain.
The presence of the Secretary of the Navy
Moody in San Juan during part of Miss
Roosevelt's stay will also add to social gay
cites, despite the fact that 1t Is Lent. Sec
rotary Moody, who will probably come on
the Mayfiower, will inspect the proposed
naval station sites at Culebra and San
Juan, and a choice between the two sug-
gested places may rest upon his decision.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-09
TRACED TO THIS CITY.
Story Regarding Missing superintend-
emit of a Warehousing Company.

According to a story printed in the Phila-
delphia Public Ledger, Pinkerton detectives
have traced to this city Charles T. Molony,
IT., the missing superintendent of the Penn
sylvania Warehousing and Safe Deposit
Company Molony is alleged to have OBJ
tanned 81, 900 from the Girard National Bank
on a forged check, and the bank officials
employed the detectives to find him. Cap
tain Boardman told a Star reporter this
morning that he had not been requested to
look out for Molony. and all he knew OF the
case was what he had read in the news
papers. The sudden flight of Molony, says
the story In the Philadelphia paper. may be
due to a cause net yet made public. His
accounts with the warehousing company
have been found to be correct. He once
told Treasurer Bright Of that company that
he was fiscal agent for Rev. DIR. Herman q.
Patterson. some twelve years ago rector OF
the Church Of the Annunciation, 18th ana
Diamond streets. but since then In New
York II he had betrayed that trust 1t Ia
not probable that he feared detection, Tor
Or. Patterson is Ill. and no accounting is
likely for the present. But Molony had re-
lations with certain members Of another
church, which are expected to come to light
when he is brought back. Those who are
acquainted with these matters Will not
make them public now. but they intimate
that sufficient cause lay in them for his
flight.
MoIony's relatives are amply capable OF
making restitution. Several of them are
men of large means. His maternal grand
Ather, David Faust. is president of the
Union National Bank, and very well-to-do.
3, He has uncles who are well off. His pros
poets were good, although his salary was
only $3.50 year MIR. Faust, who is
eighty eight years of age. was well disposed
toward his grandson, and to save the family
name from scandal money would be abun-
dainty forthcoming II money alone could
extrfcate Molony.
Molony is twenty mine years old. He was
with the warehousing company fifteen
years. In his boyhood he sang in the choir
and was a banner boy for Dr. Patterson al
the Church OF the Annunciation; but that
clergyman had never paid his way at school
as has been said. After DIR. Patterson, who
Is very wealthy, went to New York, II
what Molony has said is true, he made the
latter his agent in Philadelphia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-09
LIEUT.. WELLS ACQUITTED.
in Connection With the
Loss of the Lelden.

It is announced at the Navy Department
that Lieut. Chester Wells was acquitted by
the court-martial before which he was re-
Gently tried at Nara gansett, r. l., on the
charge of reprehensible conduct in connec-
ton with the grounding and loss of the
naval tug Leyden, OF which he was in COM
mand. on the rocks of Block Island a few
months ago. The accident was originally
Investigated by a court Of inquiry, which
found that Lieut.. Wells was guilty of rep
rehensible conduct on that occasion, and
recommended that he be reprimanded by
the Secretary of the Navy. Secretary Moody
held that a reprimand was not a sufficient
penalty for "reprehensible conduct involv-
ing the loss Of a vessel, and therefore di-
rected that Lieut.. Wells be tried by court
martial on specific charges. The trial re-
suited III the generation of the officer from
all blame in connection with the loss Of
his ship, and ends the incident as far as
official proceedings are concerned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-09
rAKoMA TOWN COUNCIL.
Business Transacted at the Monthly
Meeting Recently Held.

At the last monthly meeting of the town
council of Takoma Park, Md, Mayor ]. B.
Kinnear presided with the following MEM
bers present: j. B. Derrick. E. E. Blodgett,
Lisle Morrison. C. w. Scudder and Cassell
Severance Town Clerk Ben G. Davis
served as secretary.
Councilman Derrick from the ordinance
committee reported relative to the action
necessary to compel better service on the
Baltimore and Washington Transit Com
pany road through the town of Takoma
Park The council directed the committee
to prepare ordinance for submission at the
next regular meeting Of the council reQuir-
ing better schedule facilities for the ac-
commodation of the people.
The method Of procedure necessary for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-09
THE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Fourth Concert This Season to Be
Given Tomorrow.

The fourth concert Of the WASHINGTON
Symphony Orchestra this season will be
given at the National Theater tomorrow
afternoon at 4:15 o'clock. The program will
be as follows: Overture, Tanning of the
Shrew," A. Norton Wight, first time in
America concerto for violin, OPP. 81, in D
Major, Beethoven, Herr Hermann; Peer
Gynt Suite OPP. 40. Grieg, four movements;
violin solo. Scene de la Szardas," Hubay,
Herr Hermann. and the Prelude to Act III
of "Lohengrin," Wagner
Mr.. E. H. Droop, the general manager of
the orchestra. In a circular to the guaran-
tors and subscribers, says:
Mime. Fanny Bloomfield-Zeisler was en-
gagged as soloist for this OCCASION but owing
to serious illness in her family was obliged
to cancel the engagement. Though the
management has had the greatest difficulty
In finding a suitable artist to fill Nine
Zeislers place, 1t now takes pleasure in an
nouncing that the services Of Herr Hugo
Hermann, the distinguished German vio-
linist. have been secured This will be his
only appearance In Washington and 1t is
predicted that his playing will be the SEN
sation Of the season. Never before have the
| critics of this country bestowed such abund-
ance OF praise upon any violinist.
The third concert Of the season was in
many respects the most satisfactory SO far
given by the orchestra. There was a mark
ed Improvement in the attendance, which
meant larger cash receipts
1T must be remembered, however, that a
few public spirited ladies and gentlemen
have pledged themselves to insure the or
chestra against any financial losses; this
! condition should not be permitted to con-
tinue another day. That there will Of neces-
| sity be shortage at the end Of the season
! goes without saying, for no similar organi-
cation was ever known to be financially sue
| cessful in its infancy; but the guarantors'
! loss should be reduced to minimum and
| this can be accomplished only by the hearty
| cooperation OF every student and lover of
music.
THE prices for reserved seats are most
| reasonable considering the high-class So
| loists who are engaged to play at each con-
cert
| Mr.. De Koven's work is sincere and earn
est. He is filling his position without COM
| pensation or thought of reward other than
| that he expects those who are seriously in
| terested In music to show their appreciation
| of his efforts to establish symphony or
| chestra by attending the concerts and thus
| by their financial and critical support assist
| in making the orchestra successful. Only In
| this way can the orchestra be made self
| sustaining.
I'm order that subscribers and the public
| may not be annoyed by late corners positive
orders have been issued that the doors shall
| be locked during each number; no person
| will be permitted to enter the theater or be
| seated during the performance of a number.
Concert will begin at 4:15 O'Clock sharp"
Il
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-09
The National Meseum Herbarium.

Preparations are being made for the en-
largement Of the east tower of the Ma
tional Museum building in order to pro-
vide more space for the herbarium. At
present the assistant curator in charge Of
this department occupies two small rooms,
and the space is entirely too cramped to
permit a proper arrangement Of the speci-
There will be one hundred new cases for
the storage Of plants and the more valuable
Of the specimens placed in position in the
new room. The new cases will have twen-
ty-four compartments each, and will be
especially prepared for the storage of her
barium. The materials with which to be-
gin the work of enlargement has already
arrived on the ground and operations will
begin Immediately.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-09
CAPT. MoNTGoMERY's CASE.
Questions Raised by a Paragraph in
the Army Bill.

There is paragraph in the army appro-
priation bill designed for the benefit Of
Capt B. F. Montgomery of the signal corps,
who has been on duty at the Executive
Mansion for many years past in confiden-
tial capacity. The paragraph authorizes
the President ito appoint. by and with the
consent of the Senate, an officer of the sig
nal corps as chief of the telegraph and
cipher bureau of the executive office, who
shall have, while SO serving, the rank, pay
and allowances Of a major"
Some military critic has raised the ques-
ton whether an officer appointed in this
way, ''by and with the consent Of the Sen
ate does not thereby give up his regular
commission in the signal corps. He also
raises the question whether the appoint
ment Of Captain Montgomery to a ma
jority In this way does or does not create
vacancy in his present grade of captain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-09
THE PHILIPPINE PESO.
Description Of the New Coin to Be
Used in the Islands.

Col. Edwards, chief Of the insular division
of the War Department, has just procured
from the Philadelphia mint the first Of the
new silver money to be used in the Phil
ippines in the shape of a peso The new
coin is simple and chaste in design. On its
face is an emblematic female figure repre-
senting a Filipino working out the destinies
of her home on an anvil. Behind her is the
smoking cone Of a volcano and around the
picture are the words "One peso and Fill
ipinas.' On the reverse of the coin is a
slightly modified representation of the Unit
ed States coat of arms with the words
United States of America Col Edwards
hopes to supply the islands with the new
currency by the beginning Of the fiscal
wear,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-09
Arrest Of an Alleged American.

No information has been received at the
State Department, or at the Russian en-
bassy here regarding the report from Bos-
ton that William, MiI1er, alias vincente
Millckewicz, claiming to be an American
citizen, had been arrested in ST Petersburg
activity among the Poles in Russia. 1t is
known, however. that agitators are not
welcomed in Russia, and the fact that
Millckewicz upon his return to Russia from
this country saw fit to assume an Ameri-
can name would, in the opinion of officials
here, seem to indicate sinister designs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-09
Six Meet Death in a Hotel Fire.

Six persons were burned to death and one
was fatally injured as the result of a. fire
Yesterday morning in small hotel in
Letter, a. mining town near Elkins. w. Va
The dead are Maggie coughlan OF Oyerhill.
w. Va Annie Burke and Henry Burke Of
womelsdorf, W., Va; George C. Anderson.
Mrs George C. Anderson and child Of the
Andersons. Robert Long Is fatally injured.
Several persons escaped with minor in
5uries by jumping from q second story
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-09
Rural Free Delivery Extension.

The following rural free delivery route
has been established in Maryland. to take
effect April L: Aberdeen, Hartford county
one carrier: length Of route % ga miles;
area covered 10 square miles: population
served, $40; number of houses on route, 40;
star route BIS to be discontinued; post
office at Aldino to be supplied by rural car
rier; mail to Aberdeen. Nd.
The following rural free delivery carriers
have been appointed for Virginia, to take
effect April 1: Thomas ]. Martin, Stanton
vice James N Potter, route 6; James NJ
yyith~51, / e1A...a .alt sieo Inon.sI Boley
route 3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-09
Among the Minute Men.

At a recent meeting Of the Minute Men of
this city, the members of which have pro-
vided themselves with continental uni
forms. invitations to participate in the
meetings of several other organizations
were formally accepted. 1t was announced
that Capt. T. w. Bulloch had been assigned
to the commanding officers STAFF as insoec-
tor. A letter from President General War
field of the National Society Sons of the
American Revolution thanking the Minute
Men fer the work they are doing "for the
c,.,se Of rs.-ic.---.. mas read.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-09
Manufacturing Retailers.
A Wonderful Stock of
Couches, Lounges, Box Couches.

We such overworked expression the finest
in the city, but apty describes Couch Department 1t
specially carry everything in this line that comfort
utility suggest Frame Couche Wardrobe Couches
Couce kinds of Bed Lounges Couchs with ratchet
ends Davenpo Bed Couchesn fact everything of
couch lounge. With big upholstery
shops able quote prices you will find
quite impossible duplicate equal qualities and don't
fine ourselves any particular grade further than that all goods
we sell MUST be reliable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-09
Held for the Grand Jury.

Frank Mackal. fifty-two years Of age,
pleaded guilty in the Police Court this
morning to charge Of HOUSEKEEPING and
was held under bonds OF $500 to await
action by the grand jury. Mackal, who
was arrested by Mounted Policeman Nebb
Saturday night is accused of entering a
shed belonging to Redmond Burke. rear Of
$40 LIST street northeast. during Saturday
and taking away several pieces of harness
valued at $40. The property was recovered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-09

Fire was discovered Friday evening in the
hallway Of the residence owned and occu-
pied by David Gillin, In Congress Heights.
The flames were extinguished by members
so was caused by the blaze. How 1t start
ed Is unknown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-09

"A local alarm OF fire was sent in yester-
day forenoon because OF blaze In the
chimney at the house of Mr.. z. A. Wilson.
1439 Massachusetts avenue northwest. The
property was not damaged.