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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19
New Ideas in Chemistry.
From the Boston Transcript.

Science moves in circles. and it appears
that we have arrived at one of the stages
which was reached by the old alchenlis; g
in their search for the philosophers stone
which would transmute the baser metals
into gold. To be sure, we show a more
scientific reason for the faith that is in us,
but scientists today are inclined to the
conviction that there is a primal form OF
matter which may be converted into the
forms which we know as elements. The
discovery of radium upset many precon-
ce-yed theories; the discovery that radfum
is transformed into helium, by some mys-
ferrous process without the addition of
other elements, is likely to work a still
greater change in the hypotheses of chem
istry The idea that the various elements
are interchangeable to some degrees is not
new or rather the revival of that ancient
idea was set forth by men of science some
years ago. The mathematical relation be-
tween the atomic weights of elements sug-
gests the operation of universal law not
yet fully understood.
Apparently we stand upon the Threshold
of great revolution in our ideas of chem
istry. We know that there is tendency
among the higher elements to break up into
the simpler, as in the case of radium sepa-
rating into hel.um. Speculative chemistry
finds the change due to different arrange
ment of the ultimate particle, although 1t
is probable that this cannot be conclusiyely
demonstrated. If this process takes place
in one element, it may In others. Thus
there is no reason, so far as the present
state Of our chemical knowledge goes, why
1t may not be possible to transmute lead
into gold. 1t is OUT likely, however that
the process. IL 1t should ever be discovered,
would be so expensive that 1t would in no
worlds. Even If we find the philosophers
stone it is not likely to avail us much ana
will go into the cabinet along with the
elixir of life" and liquid air.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19
'Hyattsville and Vicinity.

HYATTSVILLE Md, December IS, 1903.
The following marriage licenses have
been issued from the county clerks office
at Upper Marlboro: Harry C. Keller and
Mary Louise Munick, both of Washington;
John Arthur Thomas and Catherine Young,
William Jackson and Hattie Johnson.
James Coats and Laura CAN'T, all of
Prince Georges county
Constable r. H. Vincent of L,adensburg
took Joseph Willoughby, proprietor Of the
Diamond Pleasure Club, Chesapeake juno
ton, to Upper Marlboro recently, charged
with shooting Raine Main Saturday night
last. 1t is said the men were engaged
in game Of cards, and during the evening
a quarrel arose and Willoughby grabbed a
shotgun and fired the load, striking both
Main and man named Ward. Main leaped
from a second-story window and broke
his leg.
Mr. Irwin Owings, assistant cashier of
the Bank of South Maryland. has been on
a visit to friends in Richmond. Va.
DR.. Richard S. Hill Of Marlboro, member
elect to the Maryland house of delegates,
is a prominent candidate for the position
of speaker Of that body
The public schools in Prince Georges
county will close Wednesday of next week
for the Christmas holidays.
Col. Austin and DR.. McKim. both of
Washington. are at Chalk Point, Aquasco
district. on shooting expedition.
Mr. ]. Munroe Strong and little daugh-
ter Helen Augusta. are spending a few
days with their uncle. Maj. George D.
Mercer at Woodville.
Mrs. Morris J. Foote of Berwyn. member
of the d. A. R., was in Marlboro a few
days ago with a view to interesting the
citizens of that town in marking the site
of the Bean burial ground, located in
the grounds of the female public school
there DIR. Bean was arrested by the Brit
ish soldiers as they marched through Mari
boro to their fleet in the Patuxent river
of DIR. Bean, followed him and tried to Sc
cure his release. Both DR.. Bean and Key
were witnesses to the bombardment Of
Fort McI1enry. and it was during that stir
ring event that Key wrote the national an
them, 1.-The Star Spangled BANNER"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19
CHICAGO TUNNELS.
Bill Considered by the House Com
merce Committee.

merce Committee.
The Mann bill. condemning the Chicago
city tunnels as an obstruction to naviga-
ton, was considered yesterday by the
House committee on interstate and foreign
commerce. Alderman Mavor, chairman of
the finance committee of the Chicago city
council asked for further time for such ac-
ton If the city was to remove or lower the
tunnels. F. /. Bennett, member of the
city council, explained the situation as in
volving the street railway companies, whose
administration is now in the hands of the
courts. He suggested an amendment to
the bill defining "a reasonable time to
mean from three to five years" This
would allow for the settlement of the trac-
ton franchise question before the disposal
of the tunnel question.
Capt. III. B. Ford. representing the Lake
Carriers Association, urged immediate ac-
ton on the bill. He said the contest was
one between the commerce of the city and
the traction company. and characterized the
arguments Of the aldermen as favoring the
latter interest against the former.
c. L. Dering, representing the Delaware
and Lackawanna Coal Company, followed
Capt Ford's line of argument. He said
that the lake boats now being constructed
were OF too great draft to navigate the
river over the tunnels, and that the old
boats were fast disappearing. To delay the
lowering of the tunnels from three to five
years would be most disastrous to the COM
merce of the city
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19
Mr.. Fred. E. TAYLOR to Speak.

Mr. Fred. Z. Taylor, one of the foremost
evangelists of Greater New York, will give
an address to men at the big meeting In
Lafayette Square Opera House tomorrow
afternoon at 3:45. In connection with the
meeting there will be an attractive song
service. which is to be in charge of Mr..
Percy s. Foster. At this service there will
be selections by the Temple Male Quartet.
the well-known Masonic musical organiza-
ton of Baltimore. Mr.. L. Remenys. vio-
linist, will also give solo.
Mr.. Taylor, the speaker for tomorrow. has
given addresses with great effect at some
of the largest mems services in the east.
He is particularly popular at the big meet
ings in New York. Until recently he was
pastor of one of the large churches in
Brooklyn. but resigned when the demand
became so great for evangelistic work.
Tickets of admission may be secured free
at drug stores. hotels and restaurants gen.
orally throughout the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19
SILENT SALUTE OF JAPAN.
Often More Impressive Than Enthu-
siasttc Cheering.

From the Sydney (Australia) Town and Country
Journal.
At the recent grand review of the Japa-
nese feet when the mikado's launch went
by, the civilians removed their top hats and
the officers stood saluting in absolute ST.
lence. In the same profound silence his
majesty was received on board the Asama,
lined along the sides with motionless men.
There was something much more impress
sive about this than the most enthusiastic
cheering would have been. 1t is considered
more respectful by the Japanese. Only
once was he greeted otherwise. which was
considered quite an ovation. That was on
the occasion of his entry after the victo-
rious war with China when the enthusi-
asm and loyalty of the people burst forth
into an ovation such as few monarchs have
ever received.
AS he stepped on board the royal stand
ard was f1oated from the mizzenmast-a
great crimson flag, with the chrysanthe-
mum in gold. Precisely at $50 o'clock the
Asama began to move in the direction of
the feet, and then all the assembled ships.
including those of foreign nationalities,
fired a royal salute simultaneously.
The Mayako and Chihaya took up their
places behind the Asama, which slowly and
deliberately steamed down between the
lines. She passed between the Japanese
admiraps flagship at the head of the line
and his majesty's ship Glory. the flagship
headed the lines of Japanese and foreign
vessels. The emperor was greeted with
three British cheers as he passed, and, as
the Japanese have taken the British navy
as their model, each of the SHIPS replied
with three cheers to the words Ho hail.
(honorably salute).
Including the foreign ships there were
four lines; the tonnage of the Japanese
amounted to 10000 tons. The emperor
passed down between the first and second
and returned between the third and fourth
lines. The Chen Yuen. captured from the
Chinese was at the end of the second line
fine war trophy for that young fleet.
Passing through these lines Of grim death
machines one was struck with the thought
Of the wonderful things these people had
accomplished in thirty years.
What retrospect might pass through
the mind of that man on the bridge of the
AsamaI Marquis Ito stood behind him. to
whom more than any other that fleet owed
it's existence. 1t was proud day for him
and for those who had labored with him in
the great revolution or reformation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19
Shorthand and Mental Discipline.


The mental discipline which may be de-
rived from the practice of stenography Is
permanent. Speed may be lost, word signs
may slip away, but the power of concen-
trating the attention persists. Nor is the
increased power of analysis confined to the
analysis of spoken words. 1t is brought
into play in all kinds Of mental work. Pos
sibly the truth may be that only persons
with minds naturally analytic can become
expert stenographers. and that the faculty
is a cause rather than effect of such
proficiency. However that may be, the
man who has mind of that sort can select
a topic at random. anaIyze it rapidly into
its natural subdivisions. and make speech
or write an essay on 1t while the other men
would be cropping around for an introduc-
ton. The value of this sort of discipline
to a lawyer or preacher or writer is obvious
Mathematics is the only study that can be
compared to a scientific system Of short
hand for the development of analytical
powers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19
Famous Map Exhibited.

The famous Waldseemuller map of 1907,
the earliest one in existence bearing the
name of America. was exhibited for the
first time in America last night in an adj
dress TO the National Geographic Society
by Prof E. L. Stevenson Of Rutgers Col
lege. This map was recently discovered in
Germany by Joseph Fischer and antedates
by number of years any other map con-
tanning the word America. Fischer found 1t
In the archieves of one of the ducal castles
of Prussia.
The map is nine feet long. 1t is believed
that Waldseemuller printed 1000 copies of
this map in 1907 but as it was wall map
all of the copies have persisted except this
one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19
'sPit,"
the New Game.

The great new card game, full of
harmless and unadulterated fun. It
is novel, exciting amusement for
progressive parties, and it has more
life than any other game for this
purpose. Another advantage of
Pit as a game for a large party is
that any odd number of persons
may take part.
We have just received a new in
voice of PITT also nseW shipment
of Finch, which almost rivals that
of PIT in popularity.
Toy Dept, Fourth floor, G ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19
More Shot to His Gum.
From the Northampton, Mass, Gazette.

MasS EaLcttc.
Our sympathy is strongly with that man
in Peru who shot a dog that was in the
habit of running out and barking at him
as he drove by the owners house That
may not be the legal way of disposing of
such a dog. but it served him right This
Peru dog is not the only ugly dog that
ought to be shot There are scores of
such animals; they are to be found in
every town. They are continually rum
ming out and barking at every passer-by.
They frighten women and children and
make men angry. Blast them! they ought
the man in Peru who killed {. barking dog
--iet him keep on shooting!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19

A mob of about 100 men at Ripley, Tenn,
last night took Joe Brake. negro, from
the county Jail and hanged him to tree
The negro had been arrested for killing
Chester Conner. prominent young white
man, at Asport. The leaders of the mob
were masked. The negro's body was rid
died with bullets before being cut down.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19

Toys are the gifts that the little people mus
needs have for the holidays And never before
have there been offered here such world OF won
derful and delightful things for the children.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19

Hand bags carriage bags, automobile bags, 1
fancy feathers and rich mountings, are supernn
offerings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19

Pocket books offer great variety to your choice
and are gifts that will be appreciated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19

In the infants and small childrens department
there is tabe OF baby belongings that will give
pleasure to fond mothers. and here they will find
0e loyeliest gifts for baby.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19

In the Trunk Department practical presents
in the shape Of hat boxes and travelling cases.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19
Holiday Dress Patterns.
Dress Goods UmderpriCedo

Dress Goods Underpriced.
VA SALE for selection Monday morning either boxed
ncosed Autographed bands ready for presentation
and the quantities sufficient for style of dress.
Colored Dress Patterns,
consisting of serge Chevots zbenes and pleasing variety OF
$500, $3.50, $4,000, $3.50 to $3.50 Each.
Black Dress Patterns,
consisting of Serge Mohai Chevo Panama Nbelnes and
riey of other plain and fancy fabrics.
$500, $3.50, $1,000, $3.50 to $3.50 Each.
Cotton Dress Patterns,
consisting Prints Percaes and Gngams including advance patterns
6Oc., 75c., s1oo, SIPS and sl.5o Each.
Also Special Sale of
Highly r1ercerzed Cotton Waistings
At Half Price and Less.
broad variety the popular styles put up correct
75c and S1.OO the Pattern.
Regular Prices, Sl.5O to SIPS.
We Also Offer Special Purchase of
New Black and Colored Dress Goods
At Half and Nearly Half Price.
Lot 1-Colored Basket Zibelines,
in nearly dozen OF the desirable shades of brown blue
red and gray-54 inches wide
75c. the Yard. Regularly S1.5O.
Lot 2-Black Basket Cheviots,
strictly all wool and SO inches widea slightly fabric and highly
37Ac. the Yard. Regularly soc.
Lot 3-Black Basket Zibelines,
soft and goand because its weight especially desirable for
suits; so inches wide.
Csc. a Yard. Regularly S1.25.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19

pair of hcuse siippefs-will take comfort al
well as pleasure with them on Christmas morning
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19

You can't enjoy life If your lungs trouble you
Pisos Cure for Consumption cures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19
Furs make especially sehsonable offerings.

Paris and American hats are displayed in the
newest styles in the green and oak salon. whore
there are also some eharrming ornaments for the
hair. - -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19

Imperial Smyrna Rugs, best make.
ISx36 inches, SI.25 each.
26x54 inches, SAYS each.
3ox6o inches, $3.50 each.
3ox72 inches SAYS each.
AK feet, $500 each.
Mohawk Smyrna Rugs. In pretty Navajo blanket
effects and rich orient designs
I8x36 inches, SI.oo each.
2ox54 inches, SAYS each.
.3oX6o inches, SAYS each.
30x72 inches, $3.50 each.
AK feet, 5000 each
Second floor 6 ct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19

Made-up garments for women to be secured
in the French and American salon. Ready wear
gowns. wraps, waists. for all occasions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19
Rmgs as Xmas Gifts.

gift that to be appreciated 1t
)d after the holidays, but
A reminder wishes of the sender for
1t hard to realize, until have this stock what
OF
making The
OF the while the ingenuity the
portrayed particularly desirable about these
that find fit
halls libraries,
the Patterns to
sche of decoration.
OF Domestic Rugs suitable for
and affords wide from.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19

Ihere are also piano covers In splendid Oriental
emoroideries, light Japanese effects, and other
styles. go 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19

The Upholstery Department has many offerings
that are particularly handsome and acceptable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19

The new French velour table covers in rich
coiorinss and borders are in different Sizes from
those Tor small tables ND to the large adequate
for square piano covers-something not readily
found In these days OF upright pianos.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19

entirely new designs In nantel draperies are ex-
ceedingly attractive-satin damask in soft colors
w,tn embeilishmenfs in renaissance lace effects
tnat appear to be elaborate applications Of this
rich and fashionable Lace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19

The new mufiers are we'll suited to the season of
giving and OF cold weather. There in
Persian effects, very rich and handsome.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19

Sofa cushions are gifts that have a large share
OF popular favor and 30 great is the variety that
many individual tastes may be well suited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19

Many novelties are seen on all Sides and include
a multitude Of articles that unite attractiveness
and utility-for instance, those new hanging work
baskets. SIS 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19

otlhty boxes. as the name implies, will be Of
use, ana they are SO handsomely made as to be
desirable pieces OF furniture
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19

Fancy linens are numerous and Of neatness and
prettiness that appeal to refined taste. Toilette
linens of all sorts adaptable as choice offer.
tngs of the season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19

Ihere are the superb table linens in new pat
terms that certainly would delight the mother of
the house-to spread the Christmas feast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19

Screens are 80 attractive az TO claim snec,., a.
tehtion. There are tapestry and other stylish ef.
fects that add to the luxury Of the home as well
as to convenience
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19

beautiful sofa pillows are those Of white silk
hand painted In roses and their foliage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19

Linens Of all sorts are SO very extensive a. ~
anord manifold gifts beautiful and useful. Bed
linens In sets are Of very fine quality, and some
are embellished with hemstitch effects others with,
embroidery displayed advantageously in pillow GOV.
ers "shams''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19

Marbles, bronzes and art wares present gifts Of
great elegance and acceptability.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19

Doilies in full sets, with center pieces In fine,
snowy linen and raised Observation-Disclosures are rare
ly beautiful offerings
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19

In the mems store are many articles to solve
the problem, of what to give the father, husband
or brother-ties. handkerchiefs, gloves smoking
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19

silverware' offers many elegant gifts. Especially
pretty and reasonable those dainty beaded Jar
dinieres Pieces of sterling silver in cases are de-
sirable
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24

For the members of the national
guard who go to Santa Fe fnr the
presidents reception, sleeping quar-
ters will be furnished in Company A
armory. Las Vegas should send a
strong delegation to assist in welcom-
ing the president.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24

pany, the trustee under and by vir-
tue of a certain deed of trust exectu-
ed by said corporation on September
18th, 1902, to issue and sell twenty
900 Of the first deed Of trust 5 per
cent gold bonds fthe denomination OF
$4,000 each, for the purpose of com
pleting the electric light plant now
under construction and 10 provide
funds for wiring the old and e
town Of Las Vegas.
Second. To authorize said board
and said trustee to issue and sell thir-
ty Of the first deed of trlst 5 per cent
gold bonds of the denomination OF
tensions in East Las Vegas, from
Sixth and Douglas streets, put either
Sixth, Seventh or Eighth streets to
the city limits and to the power house
Of this company.
Said bonds in both propositions
submitted to be sold al not less tnan
ninety cents on the dollar, and to be
issued in accordance with Division III
of Article III of the Deed of Trust
aforesaid, relating to the bonds re
served by the trustees.
A. H. DUNCAN,
F. M. CALL,
". o. SAUNDERS,
JOS. e. MERRYMAH,
A majority of the directors.
A. H. DUNCAN,
President.
F. M. CALL,
Secretary.
MARGARITO ROMERO.
JOSEPH e. MERRYMAN,
z A
12S-4w
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24
KAT CIaxton Popular as Ever.

Kate Claxton in her famous creation
OF Louise" the blind girl, in THE
Two Orphans will be the attraction
here on Monday, April 9th. A prom
inent writer recently said of Miss
Claxton and The Two Orphans"
when one remembers Kate Clax-
toms old triumphs as Louise in .The
Two Orphans it is not to be wonder
ed hat her Interpretation of the char
acter that made her famous was a
matter of intense interest last night.
It was also a subject of c~ongratuIa-
ton, that her portrayal of the beau
tiful girl, is more powerful in interpre-
tation. and sweeter in the story 1t de-
picts than ever before. Her voice is
Just as clear, her eye as expressive,
her manner as charming. ana her gem
eral stage presence even more pleasing
than when she originally appeared in
the part. The performance last night
was. in many respects, more than a re-
vival, it was new TO many. The seem
cry was beautiful and appropriate and
company excellent. Never has this
simple story of sisterly devotion, and
the sincere picture of woma's devo-
ton and love for man, been better
uivop