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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-11
VIRGINIA ANTIQUE FURNITURE.
The State is Being Extensively Elk
plored by Buyers.

Virginia has been raked over with a
fne-tooth comb for antique furniture, and
still the demand for OH mahogany and fur
niture made of other rare woods is not salts
fled, and in all sections Of the state may be
found dealers and collectors on the lookout
for anything Of the kind that may be I'M
earthed by the country folk" said D. ].
Slaughter Of Richmond. Va, to Star man
at the Raleigh this morning.
'1The south at one time was literally full
Of furniture of this kind, and even yet quite
a good bit Of 1t can be found in out-of-the-
way places. Money represents much more
In the country districts than it does In the
city, and when collector offers SIS for an
old clock, or ten or fifteen for an old sofa,
with $40 for a bureau long since gone out
Of use. and dollar or two for chairs that
have apparently seen their best days, why
the owner considers himself as playing In
great luck to be able to part with the de-
sired furniture. The dealers scour the coun-
try with pocket full Of money, and, being
able to tell the great value of an artistic
piece OF furniture, they are able to gather
up many priceless gems from unsuspectng
rustics In fact, 1t Is frequently the case
these days that a northern dealer will ship
carload Of new furniture to some country
town and trade 1t piece for piece for the old
furniture IN the country homes. Many OF
the families that are poor today were once
well-to-do. and had their entire houses fur
nished in the most lavish manner with rare
old mahogany. 1t is now old and unpol-
ished, and the tempting offer Of brand new
bed, bureau, chair or table for one of q
like kind apparently worn out and in many
cases broken apart is too tempting to be re-
fused.
"Chippendale chairs that have served
through many generations are bought by
the dealers for a song. and after being pol
ished bring very high price.
Carloads Of the furniture are being ship
ped out OF the state to supply a demand
that the dealers say has recently risen in
England. They say that to buy this old
furniture IL a better investment than to buy
new furniture, for 1t can be disposed Of
after using to better advantage than Is the
case with the new furniture which is made
SO cheaply nowadays that 1t brings small
prices at second hand.
There Is also a heavy demand for colo
NAL silver. but of this only small guam
tity remains In the country. That part Of
1t that was not converted into money dur
ing the civil war for the benefit Of the con-
tederacy has been disposed OF since then
by all but the very wealthy families to buy
the necessities of life, as the war depleted
many fortunes. and the loss OF the slaves
wiped out many an income"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-11
Few Leather shoestrings Worn.

''Show me a man wearing leather strings
in his shoes and I will show you curios-
ity.'' said New York drummer to Star
man at the Ebbitt this morning. ut is
curious but have not sold single gross
Of leather shoe strings in the last six
months. while year or two ago used to
sell one or two gross in every city 1 visited.
It is the result Of slavery to fashion. The
process Of making cloth shoe strings has
reached such stage Of perfection that
they cost next to nothing a pair. 1t Is
but another triumph Of American ma
chinery. The machine Is operated by a
young woman who feeds in strands that
have been dyed to the proper color, they
are woven automatically and cut of by
mechanical device when they have reached
the proper length. From this machine they
pass to another where they are tipped with
metal to keep them from unraveiing, count
ed out In dozens. wrapped and labeled
ready for shipment"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-11
"sneezewood" From South Africa.

II have Just received from South Africa
a piece OF 'sneexewood' which ID quite a
curiosity in this country" remarked T. G.
Rawlins of New York to a Star man at the
Arlington this morning. "It Is light brown
in color and when placed in water 1t will
sink. The grain Is close and hard and be-
cause of It's peculiar properties 1t is extern
sively used In that country for dock work,
piers. etc. The dust has the quality Of
snun and when particles fly from por-
tons of 1t being sawed 1t invariably causes
one to sneeze as IL snuff were used. No
insect or worm will touch 1t. which makes
1t valuable in the construction of buildings
under or near water"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-11
Lunacy Proceedings,

The District Commissioners. through At
torney A. Leftwich Sinclair, this after
noon instituted lunacy proceedings against
Oscar Hoffman. Mary McElroy, Ida Nc
Kenney. Robert ]. Mason. Henry L. Langs-
dale and James ShottrofY
These cases are the first Instituted I'M
der the provisions Of the new requirements
recently enacted as part OF the general
deficiency bill. and will be disposed of by
jury, under the supervision of the United
States marshal instead OF by a Justice
OF the Supreme Court of the District OF
Columbia without jury. as heretofore
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-11
THE BIDS EXCESSIVE
FOR CONSTRUCTION
OF FOUNDRY CHURCH.
Amounts Range From $126,477 to
$139, 6001Diferences Over Be-
lection Of Pastor.

Proposals for the erection of the new
edlfice for Foundry Church, at the corner
Of 10th and Madison streets northwest,
were opened last night by the building
committee of the church. Six contractors
submitted as many bids for the construc-
tion of the church, but no decision was
arrived at by the committee as to Whtcn
proposal will be accepted. The bids, It IS
stated, ranged from $126.477 to $1396UD,
each contractor submitting individual spec|
cations as to material &C., to be used In
the construction. This circumstance. per-
haps accounts for the wide difference In
the amounts of the proposals.
The quarterly conference Of the church
authorized the committee to receive plds
for the erection of the edifice limiting the
cost to 100000 Since none OF the bids IS
within that amount It Is not likely that
the committee will definitely accept any OF
those thus far submitted without further
authority from the quarterly conference
In any event the matter Will be acted upon
by the members Of the conference.
Building Committee to Meet.
meeting of the building committee will
be held late this afternoon to consider the
various proposals and specifications more
thoroughly, and II any decision Is arrived
at a report will be made to the quarterly
conference of the church. It Is stated that
nothing will be made public in regard to
the matter until action Is taken by the con-
ference.
It was learned today that some of the
members of the church do not approve Of
the action Of the church authorities in vot-
ing to consolidate St. Paul's NJ. E. Church.
A petition said to be signed by $50 members
asking that the consolidation do not take
place until the new church Is built has been
circulated recently. and. 1t Is said. Will be
presented to Bishop Fitzgerald at the Bal
timore annual conference of the M. b.
Church which meets in Baltimore the first
week in April. Objections are made also
to the site selected for the new church.
Selection Of Pastor.
From various sources 1t is learned that
the selection Of pastor for the proposed
consolidated congregation Is matter of
contention among the members OF Foundry
and st. Paul's churches. DR.. Wilson. the
present pastor Of Foundry. has asked to be
relieved Of the duties of pastor after April
1. The Joint committee of the two churches
on selection Of a pastor has extended call
to Rev. Robert NJ. Moore Of Baltimore. and
he has signified his acceptance. subject to
the approval of the bishop.
1t Is stated also that number OF the
members Of the church desire thaS Dr.
Wilson be retained as pastor. Members OF
St Paul's CONGREGATION, 1t is said, ara urg-
ing the appointment OF DR.. Miller, the pas
tor of that church, while still others are
favorable to the selection OF Rev. Mr..
Moore II Is not likely that the matter will
be settled until after the annual conference
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-11
MEMS soc. TO S1.OO NIGHT
ROBES, soc.

inches long attached to the handle. To
take hold Of this broom handle and shake
1t caused the handle to move up and down
and the water to flow. The first time the
dog saw the piece of wood hanging down
he grabbed it to play, and about a pint of
water ran into his bowl. Now when he
wants water to drink he plays with the
broom handle. and his thirst is soon salts
fled by the water he has pumped"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-11
To Break Up the Creating Habit.

''The Utah legislature proposes to break
up the treating habit In that state. If legis-
lation can effect it," said H. X. Stone Of
Salt Lake to a Star man at the New VIII
lard this morning. "A bill was recently
introduced, and there Is every reason to
believe it will pass subjecting the 'treater'
as well as the man treated to a fine for
violation of the law. 1t Is realized that
great amount of intoxication Is the result
Of the treating or convivial habit. and an
effort is to be made to put a stop to It,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-11
How q Dog Pumps Water.

"a friend Of mine up state has New
foundland dog that pumps all the drinking
water he wants during the day" said F. b.
Brown of New York to a Star man at the
New Willard this morning. This dog Is
one Of the most Intelligent animals ever
ran across. One day he saw his master
working the pump handle, and AZ result
got water to drink. 30 thereafter when the
dog wanted water he would so to the pump
and try to work the handle. Seeing him
at this one day gave his master an ingeni-
GUS idea He rugged to the handle a kind
OF pulley with q cord hanging down nOm
4 and piece Of broom handle about SIX
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-11
Major Lusk to Leave Shortly.

Major James L. Lask. Corps Of Engineers,
who has had important duties In this city
in the office of the chief of engineers for
several months. win leave here in a few
days for hts new station at Rock Island.
H., where he will have charge of the tm-
provement of the Mississippi river from the
mouth OF the Missouri to st. Paul. besides
many other important federal engineering
works. Major Lusk was formerly assistant
to the Engineer Commissioner and is favor
ably identified with many local improve
mentR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-11
Snow Causes Heavy Cattle Loss.

There has been a heavy loss Of cattle in
Kansas owing to the snow, and the loss
will be even greater unless 1t melts soon."
said G. B. Cochran of Lakin. Kan, to
Star man at the Raleigh this morning. I'm
my neighborhood there have been twenty
inches OF snow on the ground. and 1t Is
wet and packed. Many cattle on the range
were absolutely without food for two or
three days at a time. The vegetation Is 80
covered that it has been impossible for the
cattle to get at 1t. There Is bright light
behind every cloud The covering Of snow
will insure an excellent crop Of alfalfa for
feeding purposes when the spring opens
up and will leave the ground In excellent
shape for beet planting, which will be en-.
gagged In extensively this year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-11
Party Not Located.

A dispatch was received by Captain.
Boardman this afternoon from the chief OF
police at Oswego. N. Y. asking the local
authorities to inform Fred. Hay, saloon
keeper Of this city. OF the death of his
father at that point. The name does not
appear In the city directory as far back as
1893. and Is not on file at the Office of the
license clerk In the District building
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-11
l215c. TO 18c. Innings, 83lc.

desire to go to Washington Grove and
Gaithersburg 1t would have no difficulty be-
Ing provided with free right of way by
the heirs Of Judge Vinson from the Wood
lawn Hotel to West End station on the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad. distance Of
about one mile.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-11
Secretary Moody Sails ON poluh,n.

CHARLESTON. g. c.. March u.-Secre-
tary OF the Navy Moody. with b party of
officials. left here at noon today on the gun
boat Dolphin for cruise In the West In
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-11

J. Pierpont Morgan IL to build two
story marble library in the rear Of his resi-
dence. at the northeast corner OF Madison
avenue and seth street, New Ysrk city, a
a cost of 100000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-11
Bargain Thursdays Extra Strong Attractions.

We plan these "BARGAN THURSDAY SALES" every
Offering crisp below regular
make them the busiest of the entire week Lots
await your coming buying
sacrifice OF profits Spring business must aeadand
Bargains will attain that
nterestedfor every ones needs are provided for.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-11
Goldenberg,'s,
The Dependable Store,
9TH & k SITS.
.S1.1O SPREADS, $50.

special lot Of these excellent quality MARSEES PAT
TERN SPREADS pearl hemmed ready use. a
cents instead OF $110 tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-11
2oc. DRESS GOODS. loo.

36Inch WOOL CASHMERE and S8-inch SATIN FIGURED
JACQUARDS. excellent materials spring
include royal tan. garnet.
and black Regular and 2o values reduced to 19c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-11
12Hc. HOSE, &c. PAIR.

Special lot OF Ladies' and Mems FAST BLACK SEAMLESS
HOSE with double heel and toe. Good serviceable quail
ities which sell regularly at 12c pair. Tomorrow at
&c. pair instead.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-11
pc. MATTlNGS, 15c.

Fifty rolls OF extra good quality heavy SEAMLESS CHINA
MATTINGS In neat checks various Long
ing and misunderstanding Regular value 15c.
yard tomorrow Roll of forty yards for $685.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-11
IMITATION LINEN, l21hc.

thirty pieces Of IMITATION LINEN for Furniture Cover
ing. Full 36 inches wide Neat stripes Looks exactly
like genuine Linen Furniture Covering yard and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-11
NEW SPRING SUITS. Sis.

A newly arrived lot of WOMEN'S SMART "A IL D
SUITS OF Imported Chevot blouse jackets. military
standing collar, shoulder collarette
long tabs flowing down front Trimmed with pendant
ornaments; self cloth grdle. Long position
satin lined Seven-gore flare skirt draped separate
drop Of best Choice OF black and
Special price tomorrow. $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-11
f0c. & 12Hc. RIBBONS, Oslo.

wo hundred pieces Of SATIN TAFTETA RIBBONS; soft
finished non-crushabe sort for hair bows betting and
rosettes Only the most wanted shades including pns,
blues. Nile and every other well white. Numbers
Il and 16. Regular Zoe. and 12hc values for exc yd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-11
HOUSE WRAPPERS. zoe.

ladies' new Percale HOUSE WRAPPERS dainty scroll de-
signs and neat stripes pointed and yokes
Trimmed with narrow shoulder rufie and fancy wash
braid Deep rifle at bottom. Light medium and dark
colors. Special value for 20 cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-11
S1.5O AND 81 SHOES, csc.

special offering of fifty pairs of Misses
VICI KID and PATENT LEATHER SEIOESin lace Ind
button Styles 81 $500 Shoes
for 95 a pair.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-03-26
THE TRIBUNE, MINERAL POINT, WISCONSIN,
Henderson III. Faith,

Conrade Fl. II. Faith was born il
Kentucky, in 1912: he enlisted ss
Private in Co. II. llth Reg. Wis. Inf
in October, 1861 was discharged or
surgeons certificate of disability, in
October, 1863; joined Geo. II. Legatt
Post, October, 1887; Died at Mineral
Point, March 81, 1903, aged 81 years.
A specia! meeting Of Geo. Fl. Leg ate
Post, No. l25, Dept. OF Wis. G.. A. r.
was held March %, 1903, for the
purpose of paying the last tribute OF
respect to their late Comrade Hender-
son n. Faith. The following comrades
were present: Commander Martin,
Adjt. W. w. Williams, S. V. Chas.
Cox, Surgeon Noble, Chap. Macs
o. d. Jeuck, Q NJ. Hoarc, Sergt.
Maj. Pitts, O. M. Sergt, John
Williams, Color Sergt. Thos. Smith,
wilkins, Heathcock, B. T. Prideaux,
j. B. Prideaux, Neat, Perkins, evans,
Terrill, Kislingbury, Jonn Harris,
Geo. H. Reynolds, Bishop, Adams,
Treloare, William Gardner, Thomas
Gardner, and the following from
Williamson Post, Dodgeville: d. G.,
Jones, o. Strong, A. s. Hearn, Frank
Farwell, A. M. Stratton, and Sam
Shannesay.
The funeral took place from the
home of Mr.. Faiths daughter, Mrs.
Joseph Tamblyn, the services at the
house being conducted by William F..
Tomlinson.
The following resolutions were
adopted by Geo. H. Legate Post, No.
1875, G. A. r., at its special meeting
held March %, 1903:
Whereas. 1t has pleased the Supreme Com
mander to call from our ranks, Comrade Hen
derson H. Faith.
RESOLVED. That this Post mourn the death
of another hero defender of the flag one who
thus shattered the happiness of his declining
years.
RESOLVED, That copy of these resolutions
be spread upon the records of the Post. and
that copy be sent to the family of our de-
ceased comrade. GEO. JEUCK,
III. PITTS. Com
JNO. TRELOARl
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-03-26
p. N. Church Services.

Thursday, 7 p. m, Christian En-
deavor. Subject, "A Mission Study
of Africa" conducted by Miss Padon.
Saturday. p. m, Boys Club. Lee
ture by Rev. A. ID. Macs. General
public heartily invited, Admission
free.
Sabbath services.--9 "a. m, classes
conducted by Messrs. John Harris
and Henry Ivey. l0:30 n. m, preach
ing by the pastor. Subject, The
Greatest High Priest" Up. NJ, Sab
bath School. 3p. m, j. G. E., in the
chapel, conducted by Miss A. Oates.
80 p. m, Young Peoples Meeting
Subject, "Christian Self Restraint
conducted by f. l., Cork. 7:30p. IN.
preaching by the pastor. Subject
"Highest of Dignity Of Man."
Tuesday, 1880 p. m, prayer meeting
Wednesday, 80 p. m, class meet
ing conducted by Phil Allen, Jr.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-03-26
Shcrlff's Sale on Execution,

state of Wisconsin, Circuit Court for Iowa
county.
Calvert Spensley, r. executor Of last will of
H. - fUuord' deceased, plaintiff,
against
Robert Day, defendant
Notice is hereby given tina, by virtue Of an
execution issued out Of the above named court
IN the above entitled action To me directed and
delivered, against the property of the above
named defendant, bearing date ia, 2lSt day of
February, A. D.. 1924, have levied upon, and
on saturday the nth day of April, A. H., 1893,
al o clock IN the afternoon VI said day, nj the
'front.' door OF the city hall, in the city OF Min
cral Point, Iowa county. Wisconsin, will of.
fer tor sale, and sell to the highest bidder for
cash all the right, title and interests which
the SAID defendant, Robert Day had on the
2lst day of February. a, D., 1894, or hns since
acquired IN the following described real estate
situated. lying and being In the county Of Iowa
and state OF Wisconsin. 10 wit; The swla Of
the sWti OF section number twenty-six, j26)
township number five 10 range four a. east;
and the nwl4 OF the nwla Of section number
thirty-hive, $3.50 township numbe~ Ave. 90
range four a. east: and the swi, of the nyyl,
of section number thirty five. 1851 township
number i've. 20 range four a. east: aud the
e'p OF the swtl of section number thirty FIVE
(a5l township lumber Ave 90 range four al
east; aud the sea of the nell of section num.
Der thirty-four, (N) township number five, t5)
range -four a. east of the fourth principal me.
ridinn, ali in Iowa county Wisconsin
Dated Sherihs Office podgeyille, Iowa
county, Wisconsin. February cath, A. D., 1903,
LLEwEL1YN DAWES
sheriff Iowa county. Wis.
Spensley n Mcllhon Plaintiffs Attorneys.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-03-26
against
kohert Day, Defendant.

llNintiHS,
against
Robert Day. Defendant
Notice is hereby given. that by virtue of al
execution issued out of the above named court
in the above entitled action To me directed
and delivered, against the property of the
above named defendant. Robert Day. bear,
ing date the 2lst day of February. a. u, 1894.
have levied upon, and on Saturday the nth
day of April y. ID. 1903 az | o'clock in the
afternoon of said day. at the front door of the
city hall, in the city of Mineral Point Iowa
county, Wisconsin. | will offer for sale, and
sell 10 the highest bidder for cash all the
right title and interest which the said de.
PENDANT. Robert Day, had on the 2ist day of
February. A. ID, 1884,. or has since acquired in
the following described real estate situated
lying and being in the county of Iowa and
state or Wisconsin, 10 wit; The >wi, of the
swl4 of section number twcnty.six 1861, town
snip number ~, range four ti). east; and the
NV, OF the nw'1 OF section humble" thir,y-fve
1881 township number five 80. range four 90
east and the Swli of the nwlA of section mum
Der thlrty'h ve t35l. township number five (5l,
range four a., east; and the els of the swi, of
section number thirty.tive t35l, township mum.
Der tive l5l. range four a.. east; and the SCI,
OF the me-, of section number thirty-four 49,,
township number FIVE (5l, range four a. east
OF the fourth principal meridian. all IN Iowa
county, Wisconsin.
Dated, Sherif's Office, Dodgeyille, Iowa
county. Wis, February 2ith. A. u. 1909.
ltkwELLYN DAWES.
Sheriff, Iowa county. Wis.
Spensley a Mcllhon, Plaintiffs Attorneys.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-03-26
CITY ELECTION NOTICE.
Office of City Clerk


Mineral Point, Wis, Mar %, 1908.
To the Electors ofthe City OF Mineral
Point, Wisconsin, March ss 1905.
Notice is hereby given that an cleo
ton is to be held in and for the sew
eral wards of said city on the seventh
day of April 1903. at which time the
officers named below are to be cleo.
ted for term Of two yrars:
An Alderman for the first ward.
An Alderman for the second ward
An Alderman for the third ward.
An Alderman for the fourth ward.
A Justice of the Peace for the
first and second wards.
A Justice of the Peace for the
third and fourth wards.
The voting places will be as fol-
lows: First ward-Council Chamber,
city hall; Second ward Southwest
room, city hall; Third ward Up
stairs, city ball Fourth ward-South-
east room, city ball.
Polls opened at s O'Clock a. m. and
closed at 5 o'clock p. IN.
EDWARD BROWN,
City Clerk.