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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-24
BOrax Exhibition.

We are now exhibiting the famous
20 Mule Team Borax, which is the
purest and cleanest Borax possible
to secure. This is shown in spe-
cial crystalized Borax Booth, and the
demonstration in charge shows you
the difference between pure and
adulterated borax and tells of the
many uses to which it is put. We
offer this pure borax as cheap as the
poorer kinds.
Anniversary price,
13c. lb.;
2 lbs. for Csc.
Fifth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-24
HousefurnisHning Dept.

Japanned Foot Tubs in the p pu-
lar green and white colorings ar in
three sizes, which are usually I.i.ch
more expensive.
Anniversary prices,
Size No. Each 2Oc.
Size No. 2-Each Csc.
Size No. 3-Each SOC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-24
Anniversary price,
$500 Each.
China Department.

One lot of choice quality dainty
thin blue and white Japanese China
Cups and Saucers, in three very
choice patterns on the popular low
Divide shape. These Cups and Sau-
GERS are the best value we have ever
offered.
Anniversary price,
l5c. per Cup and Saucer.
potS. -
It. [volume] (Lawrenceburg, Ky.) 190?-19??, 1903-01-22
IN OLD AGE
Shackled by Those for Whom
He Fought.

AS the annual reunions of
those who took up arms and
fought during the Mexican
war are called, there can be
seen the absence of bent forms,
white locks and aged faces,
whose pleasure it was to meet
their comrades during their
last meeting, but who have
during the year gone by an
swered the last bugle call and
gone to me Great Commander
of all.
To-day, there lives in our
city a man whose gallant duty
in those days won for him
praise and title-Capt. John
H. McBrayer-now a man for
whose bent form extreme age
is responsible. veteran of
the Mexican war, a man whose
business ability in younger
days won wealth for many, and
established for Anderson coun-
ty the name of a manufacture
ing county from which gener-
ations will profit.
Some years ago, while own
err of a distillery on Gilbert's
Creek, his plant was destroyed
by fire. In the warehouses
there were many barrels of Ii
quor upon which Uncle Sans
servants had turned the key.
While there was no evidence
of any attempt at fraud, Capt.
McBrayer was called upon to
pay the tax upon each gallon
of the destroyed liquors. This
he was unable to do. Govern
ment officials were sent here to
take all of his belongings and
sell them. They were several
times offered for sale at the
It. [volume] (Lawrenceburg, Ky.) 190?-19??, 1903-01-22
A Brass Band.

What is the matter with
Lawrenceburg having a brass
band? We certainly have tai
ent enough here to guarantee
a good one, and all of the
young men talked to in regard
to the matter are highly in fa-
vOr of organizing at once, so
that when summer time comes
they will be able to make the
old town merry with music.
AT Richmond, Harrodsburg
and many other Central Ken
lucky towns the business men
take great interest in their
bands, and have erected, in
their public squares, band
It. [volume] (Lawrenceburg, Ky.) 190?-19??, 1903-01-22
S, R HOWSER'S Southern Exchanoe,

Courthouse door, but the peo-
pie of this good old county,
knowing that our honest and
respected citizen was being
prosecuted, refused to bid on
the old home place.
The government yet retains
a claim on the home of Capt.
McBrayer.
Capt. McBrayer is now a
man of seventy-fve years,
while his wife is seventy-six,
and for fifty-five years they
have lived in the old home that
Uncle Sam says he must take
from them because of the de-
struction of the whiskey.
Capt. McBrayer has made
several trips to Washington
City, and has received all as
surance that the claims would
be released, but yet such has
not been done.
Is it not time that the shack
les, which for ten years have
bound this old couple, be re-
moved and their belongings re-
stored to them?
It. [volume] (Lawrenceburg, Ky.) 190?-19??, 1903-01-22

stands, where concerts are Civ
en- two or three times each
week, and all the citizens great
ly enjoy them.
If the business men of this
place would take enough in
terest in the movement to as
sist the boys in securing instru-
ments, the latter would, we
are sure, do the rest.
Mr.. Watson, who is here in
the interest of a Lexington
piano house, is very fine cor
net player and instructor, and
he offers his services, in case
the band can be organized.
The expense would be little
as compared with the pleasure
that could be derived from it,
and we hope that our mer-
chants will give the matter at
tention and lend the boys IA
helping hand.
It. [volume] (Lawrenceburg, Ky.) 190?-19??, 1903-01-22
Use Bonds Cream
FLOUR.
Ny Goodness!

NO! You'll have no time to
bake cakes to-day! Well save
you all of that trouble, if you
will call on us. We have to
bake Bread and Cakes of all
kinds every day, and, if you
will just tell us, we will bake
you any kind of a cake you
want. OF course, if it is
case of have to have 'em
quick" you can easily be
pleased in selecting from stock.
It. [volume] (Lawrenceburg, Ky.) 190?-19??, 1903-01-22
Bum, Bad Booze,

You know the kind we mean; it Is such as
Taylor" wv. H. McBrayer" and -. p Ripy"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-20
GOVERNMENT HAS NOT
LOST FULL $I5,ooo,ooo
Secretary Hitchcock, However,
Declines to State Extent of the
Land Frauds.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-More impor-
tant developments in the big land fraud
scheme, for alleged completely in which
John Z. Benson, of San Francisco, was ar
rested yesterday, are expected shortly,
but the utmost secrecy guards the
proceedings. Woodford Harlan. the for
mer chief of division, and at present a
clerk in the General Land Office, who is ac-
cused of taking brides from Benson, was
not at his desk to-day, it being ex-
planned that he was away on leave of abb
sence for two or three days.
Secretary Hitchcock denied the statement
that the government had lost approximate
ly $l5,000,Oo0 by land frauds, but refused TO
give any idea of the total amount involved,
Secretary Hitchcock has taken extraordi-
nary precautions TO secure secrecy as to the
facts developed in the investigation and evil
dence adduced. so that knowledge of the
plans of the department shall be confined
to himself and the officials actively engaged
in the work.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-20
DAVIS NOW EN- ROUTE
BACK TO ALEXANDRETTA
United States Consul Has Left
Beirut on Board the Cruiser
San Francisco.

CONSTANTINOPLE Dec. 19-Rear Ad-
miral Cotton left Beirut yesterday on board
the United States cruiser San Francisco,
taking Consul Davis TO Alexandretta, which
place Mr.. Davis left, as announced Dec. s,
because he had been insulted and assaulted
by the local police while accompanying on
board a departing steamer a naturalized
American named Attarian. who had been
liberated from prison through the interview
ton OF the consul. United States Minister
Leischman has informally discussed the
Alexandretta incident with Tewfk Pasha
the foreign minister, but he has not vet
presented formal demand for repara ton
The officials show desire 10 arrive at a
settlement of the affair.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19-The Alexan-
dretta affair Is believed 10 be practically
settled with satisfaction to all parties
though there is still possibility that a few
days will be required to arrange the details
of the settlement.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-20

NEW YORK. Dec. 19-The widow and
daughter of Alpheus Dubois. the school
master who died recently, leaving a large
estate, and whose will disclosed the fact.
after fifty years secrecy. that he had been
married, have returned to this city, and
through their attorneys, served notice that
they will contest the will. by which they
were cut of with q beQuest OF $4,000.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-20

Chamberlin Metal Weather Strip Co.:
Gentlemen-I very glad to be able to
say that your weather strips have proven
TO be all that you promised.
Though the winter has been unusually
cold. We have kept warm, have had no
dust, no rafting Of windows.
Yours very truly,
LAURA i. HYDE.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-20
FAIR IND COLDER
TO-DAYs And TOMORROW

Indiana-Fair and colder on Sunday. Mon
day fair; fresh TO brisk northwest winds
Illinois-Fair on Sunday; colder in the
northeast and extreme south portions. Mon
day fair; fresh 10 brisk northwest winds
Ohio-Rain or snow in east clearing in
west portion Sunday; colder. Monday
fair: fresh TO brisk northwest winds.
MISUNDERSTANDING and colder Sun
day. Monday fair.
Lower Michlgan-Snow and colder on Sum-
day. Monday fair: fresh to brisk west
winds.
east portion; fresh northwest winds. Mon
day fair.
Iowa-Fair on Sunday and Monday.
North Dakota-Fair and warmer on Sum-
day Monday probably snow.
South Dakota--Fair and warmer on Sun
day. Monday cloudy; probably snow.
Nebraska and Kansas-F.t.r on Sunday.
Monday partly cloudy.
Mnnesota-Fair on Sunday and Monday.
Fresh northwest winds
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-20

Three Cracksmen Secure $1,000.
KENNARD. Neb.. Dec 19.-Three cracks
men robbed the Bank of Kennard to-day
securing 5000. and made their escape in a
stolen buggy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-17

shore of lake or river, not so far from a farmhouse that ice, milk and other necessaries may not be procured. Then, given congenial party, safe boats, we'll chosen stock of provi- sions, and, come rain or come shine, we will be happy, sleeping or waking.
 sGiven a congenial party" I said. An, there is the "beware'' point. And right there permit me few don'ts. Don't admit to a camping party the man, woman or child who is afraid of going an inch beyond half way, no matter whether at work or play.
 Don't even mention camping to the man who loves himself first and all ways and who loves his mirror next to himself. Such a man would break up a camp in six hours.
 Don't give room to the woman or girl who fears above all things to be seen in camping outfit and at the sound of paddle or oar flies off to arrange her self after the fashion of the latest win dow model. Don't think to be happy in camp without one or two children, as live boy will produce more fun in one day than a grown up man could possibly furnish in year-yes, and he will perform more useful labor and find a world of healthy pleasure enough to last him until next year.
 The woman whose happiness depends upon hand painted china, Persian rugs and honiton lace curtains will never appreciate the messy seat, the pine needle carpet, the sweet aroma of the pines, the hammock under the trees. Don't ask her to leave her luxuries. She would be miserable without them.
 A comfortable and cozy wood lodge can be built for $15O, and, once com pleted, the owner has a joy for many years. The ideal cottage which have in mind is owned by three men, each taking his vacation at separate time, so that during the year large number of persons are benefited and made happy. There are accommodations for eight people, and by using hammocks or couches more have been made com fortable Movable frames have been built in the bedrooms, each frame equipped with spring bed and mattress. Every fall the blankets are packed away in the attic of farmhouse near, so that the wandering fisherman or hunter may not be tempted to make use of them.-Anna F. Payne in Good Housekeeping.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-17
THE CAPTURE OF ELEPHANTS.

The capture of elephants as de- scribed by Raymond Blathwayt in Pearson's is a long and ticklish job; perhaps it's most interesting feature is that tame animals of the same species are especially raised to assist the hu- man hunters.
 In India the highest caste elephants are employed for this work. They are fed carefully on grain, and are trained to be speedy in pursuit.
 As soon as herd is sighted by the hunters a koonkie, as the trained ele- phant is termed, is urged into rapid pursuit by the mahout that rides her for koonkies are all female elephants Care is taken to select one animal out of the herd and direct all energies upon it. It is separated from it's companions and chased as long as it will hold out. As soon as it comes to halt the koonkie ranges up alongside and the mahout endeavors to lassoo it.
 And then ensues tug royal between the trained animal and the captured one. The koonkie plants her feet as firmly as possible, leaning away from the captured elephant. The captive makes a dash for freedom and ire quently drags the koonkie with it, but the moose tightens and the animal is well-nigh suffocated; then comes up another koonlzie and a second moose is thrown and the captive walks be- tween to where the hunters are anx- iously awaiting it's arrival.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-17
ORANGES GOOD FOR SMOKERS.

Did you ever notice,'' asked a well known uptown physician the other day, that men who eat oranges are not much injured by smoking? It is | fact Orange juice has the faculty of neutralizing nicotine, and that is tho reason. have seen men weakened and even made i'll by excessive smoking and few oranges were all that was necessary to straighten them out.
 All this bother about the injurious effects of cigarette smoking wearies me-" he continued ''I don't mean to say that they are not injurious to boys
 any kind of smoking is, for that mat ter. But those who put up hue and cry against cigarettes say that it is the paper that is at fault. That is all non- sense. It is the inhalation of the nico- tine-laden smoke that causes the trou- ble. You don't inhaIe cigar smoke, be- cause it is too strong. But if you did you would find that the injury inflicted by cigarettes is ridicu1ously slight con- pared with it. I have smoked cigar cites for twenty years, and look at me. eat oranges
 As the doctor is an athlete. and has not known sickness during the whole forty years of his life. it looks as if there might be something in his claim.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-17
BEER CONSUMPTION.

Statistics are apt to be dull in hot weather, except such as pertain to the consumption of wet goods among us. In the statistical abstract of the United States for 1902" which has just been issued by the treasury de- partment will be found some very in- teresting data, however.
 Half a century ago the American of the times was satisfied with per cap ita consumption of 4.o8 gallons of wines and liquors per year. To-day he demands 19.4S gallons. But lest our temperance friends should be too much shocked let it be said that 50 years ago the average citizen put away 2.23 gal Ions of hard, distilled liquor. Now he is satisfied with 1.36.
 The fact is that in malt liquors, such as beer, the American nowadays has far out-distanced the American of 1850, raising the average from an insignifi- cant 1.58 gallons to 17.49 gallons. In the matter of wines the American nev- CT has been heavy thinker What makes up the heavy figure of his con- sumption is mostly beer. and even this is not the heaviest kind of beer.
 To say, then, that the American peo- pie are more intemperate now than they were 50 years ago would be a very rash statement. We know, on the contrary, that sobriety has been constantly on the increase.
 Last year Illinois produced 80, ,742, ,S76 gallons of distilled spirits, and Ken lucky, which ranked second, 26,O19,- 166. But among 70,O0OO00 people these figures are not so very heavy When our ancestors took something for the stomach's sake it was the real hard stuff.'' On the whole our peo- pie are now much more moderat te.- Boston Globe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-17

e IA 5 = 0 Bsara the <s Ihs Kind You Hay8 Always Bo6ps asssf''' 4 Is1azzzzl<
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-17
An Absent-Minded Artist.

Edward L. Henry, the Academician, is considerably over, 60 years old, but his youthful smooth face, aside from his gray hair, has deceived many per- sons. He is an inveterate joker, and also exceedingly absent-minded. This is an actual experience he had at the Gen. tury club not long ago. It was recep- ton, and MT. Henry was very busily talking to- fellow artist, when some thing irritated his ankle. He stopped down, lifted the edge of the bottom of one of the other mans trouser legs, calmly scratched the other mans ankle just above the patent leather tie, and replacing the garment, went on talk ing, wholly oblivious of his action and apparently perfectly satisfed.-N. Y. Times.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-17
THE SUMMER CAMP.
Ont of Door Housekeeping and the
 Right People For It.

Out of Door Housekeepfng and the
 Right People For It.
 While pessimists are shouting their belief that human beings are living artificial lives and the race is deteri- orating, the world of optimists is see ing through clearer eyes the glories of mountain, lake and forest and living nearer to nature by means of camp, canoe, bicycle and the canned produc- tions which have become so attractive to the camper as we'll as the dweller in cities. Every year more city people find solace in the remote forests or the near woods skirting our rivers and lakes.
 The ideal camp is not that which de pends upon a tent for protection from sudden wind and storm. It is the wood home, a securely built lodge with cook stove and fireplace for cool even- ings. Let the house be built on the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-17
FUTURE OF TRANCE.
Activity of Those Who Would Separate
 Church and State.

Church and State.
 Tn these days, in France, those who think 1t necessary to separate church and state and to adopt the laws of America concerning religions are hard at work. M. de Pressense, the Pro testant deputy, who has the reforma- ton at heart, said in the chamber that flor the last thirty years the republican party had promised to bring iabout that reform in the nation, and that now was the time for complete and final divorce of the civil and religious classes in society. The three princi- pal reforms are the abolition of the concordat, the cutting off of appropri- at1ons for sects. and the payment of rents and taxes by churches and other religious buildings the same as by or dinary ones.
 One of the proposed laws is that if. In a discourse or sermon, written or extemporaneous. delivered by a minis ter of any denomination whatever, while In the pulpit and in a place open to the public, he provolzes to revolt, or merely fncites to disobedfence of the laws of the country, such a minister shall be sentenced to from six months to years Imprisonment if the melt Ing Language has produced no results, and Imprisonment for from two to five years If his words led to revolt or se- dftdon- There are several columns of laws which the pdrtisans of the con- gregauonal laws hope to have passed m the chamber during this year. and concerning these laws the nation is di. v1ded into two parties: the intelligent ana intellectual, who understand. and those who do not and merely have the opinions taught them by their religious dlrectors and advisers. - Brooklyn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-17
Rearrangtng the Basis.

"You are charging me seven dollars a week for board and lodging, Mrs. Irons,' said the gray haired person of the name of Harris. May ask how YOU would itemize it? What part of it for board?"
 s.Five dollars replied the landlady
 "And two dollars for my room7 ?"
 ssYes''
 "Well, if you don't mind, Mrs. Irons,' g he said, proceeding to square up for an- other week, well consider hereafter that I'm paying you five dollars for lodging and two dollars for board. It will seem more as if Iwere getting the worth of my money. 70 Chicago Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-17

water-bound for six days on a Missouri Pacific train four miles from Bridge port, Kan. It was impossible either to move the train forward or to go back, and in short time the food supply was exhausted and the male passengers rustled eatables among the farmers of the neighborhood
 We exhausted the food the first day." said MT. Houston "At the start we were told that we could have but two meals instead of three meals a day. Every semblance of food was quickly gone, and then it became necessary for the male passengers to get something to eat The farmh ouses saved us. Several of us got boats and rowed from house to house each day, and in this way secured food sufficient for at least one meal a day. One means of securing food seemed to be furnished by Providence. The water drove poor little rabbits up under the very wheels of the cars As the water crept higher the rabbits actually got on top of the wheels. Every morning it was easy to collecct as many rabbits as we could eat. That seems remarkabl but it was really fact''
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-17
Giants in These Days.

'eTIe has been giant in the literary world"
 ssIndeed?" ? .'Yes: he has seen the time when he could keep five historical novels rup- ming serially, at the same time, 5lind- folded and with one hand tied behind him. Puck.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-17
With Mitigation.

Jenkins-Then you mean to tell me have told lie?
 Chambers Well, no. I don't wish to be quite so rude as that, but will say this: You'd make a very good weather prophet Chicago Journal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-17
Amusing and Otherwise.

Bacon-When fly gets on a men'g bald head it seems to tickle the man.
 Egbert-Yes, and when a fly gets on the sticky fly paper it seems to tickle the man with the bald head also.-Yon- kers Statesman.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-17
RABBITS CAME ABOARD.
Game Diet Provfdentia11y Sent to a TrainIoad of Bloodhound
 Kansas Passengers.

Elliot G. Houston, of the Denver Rec ord-Stockman, had an uncomfortable ex- perience in travelling through the water belt of Kansas during the recent floods on his way to his old home, at Louisville, Ky. With 4S other passengers he was
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-11-05
Las Vegas Boy Honored.

Norris II. Cochran, q graduate q
the Normal here and now a freshman
at Cornell university, is also q mem.
Der Of the military organization con
nected with that great school, com
posed of the flower Of tho student
body, regardless OF class distinctions.
Norris was q member Of Troop A
in Las Vegas. and now belongs TO Com
pany A at Ithaca. The discipline re
ceiyed from connection with the home
force proved OF such value that he
was selected for drill master Of his
squad at Cornell. and Mt a recent re
view was distinguished by honorable
mention MS having the best drilled
squad In the company. OF the hun
dred men composing Il, not n i
under six feet tall. Mrs. Cochran
mother Of Norris. whose home is here,
has cause to be proud OF her big boy
as also has Las Vegas.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-11-05
VEGAS CRACKS
WIN A VICTORY
GRoss-kELLY BoWLERs PROVE
EASY FOR THE REGULAR
TEAM WHICH MAKES
4f6 PINS TO THE
GOOD.

There were great goings on In the
Dilts bowling alleys last night. The
Gross Kelly Hopefuls met the enemy
and we're theirs. There was no reason
on earth why the Hopefuls shouldn't
have won, except that they didn't
knock down enough pins. -Four nun
dred and sixteen pins is q pretty bad
beat and the boys from the whole
sale house arn't saying much about
1t. However, they are amateurs AM
have lots Of room TO improve with
practise. They expect to engage %
siduously at bowls for . few weeks
and when they encounter the nigh
or the Cracks once more. 70 have an
other tale to tell.
The complete score follows:
Cracks: Cobb 172. 200, 14s 1T, Isl
|--ss2; Lipsett 1872. IA. LAG. 124. la
e79; Turner Isl. 162, 134. 13l. 100
sos; Mahan 1ss, IA. l2s. IA. lls-
66S. Total 2.S77.
Hopefuls: VIM. Earickson III
I5s. Ifs, 100. 1lO--655; Ollie Earick
son 100. 90. 149, Isl. l10-s2s; Gros
s6, 1866. ITO. 1873. 9s-593; Smythe 1os
l1G, lO4, IA, 1l6-585. Total 2,461