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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-04
THE STREET RAILWAYS
PASSENGERS CARRIED LAST
YEAR NUMBER OVER a, DOC, ooo, 900
Earnings Amounted to Over $241 ,OOO,-
COO-Salaries Paid Were 81, $685.
OILS; Wages, 81, 437, 1874.

Mr.. w. NJ. Steuart. chief statistician of
the division of manufactures of the census
bureau. has submitted to Director Merriam
a preliminary report on the street and cleo
trio railways of the United States for the
year ending June 80, 1902. According to
this report, the number of companies
operating street railroads in the United
States is 9S7. and the length of single
track is given at ~ $50 ~ miles. The total
number of passenger cars used by these
roads Is 67.19O, while CO.'S other cars are
used The dynamos used in the railroads
generate 1,2O0.13S electric horse power and
are 3.257 in number
The number Of passengers carried on paid
fares is stated to be 4.S13, 466 COL During
the year 1.216 persons were killed by these
companies and A. 428 injured. The percent
age of the operating expenses to the earn
ings is about 5T.54 per cent, the figures
being given: Earnings from operation,
$241. 5S4.697: operating expenses. $139, OIL, :
wv. leaving the net earnings $1C2, 572, 6E,.
The total assets and liabilities of the
companies are placed at s.. s,317. III.
There are 2,749 salaried officials, 4.3o1
clerks and 131 .133 other employees employ
ed by the roads. The salaries paid the Of
ficials amount to $4,625.015 that to the
clerks is $2,573936. and the wages paid
other employees amount to ST.. 437 .324
The final report will contain an analysis
tistics for other phases of the industry.
While the statistics reported at the CEN
sus of 1890 are not comparable in all re-
spects with those for 1902 the totals in
dictate that. during the twelve years, the
length of line has increased from 5, 1888 Al
miles to 16,647.S3 miles. or 1875 per cent;
the length of single track miles from s.
123.02 to 22.5s9.47. or 1880 per cent; the
number of passenger cars from 80. sos to
GO,2N. or S5.4S per cent; the number of
fare passengers carried from 2.023 Ole, 2O2
to 4Sl3. 466.O01. or 1874 per cent.
The miles Of single track operated by
electric power increased from 261.97 to
2l.~2.07. or 1,636.97 per cent: the miles
operated by animal power decreased from
5.C61. A to 1910. or 95.42 per cent; the miles
operated by cable from 1881 to 24O 60, or
JO11 per cent, and the miles operated by
steam from 711.3O to 1851, or 1915 per
cent
The statistics for equipment. exclusive of
length of track and number of cars, do not
include two companies with 41.OO miles of
single track, who failed to make reports of
any character The financial statistics do
not include nineteen companies, with 739 70
miles of single track, who failed to answer
the inquiries concerning financial opera
tionS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-04
ORIGIN OF FLAGS,
It is Lost in Antiquity-Dear to Fight
ers in All Ages.

From the London Globe.
Where in the whole world is another
thing, meaningless in itself, that has signi-
fled so much or served so greatly in the
dramas of national life as the flag. One
tradition says the Saracens first carried an
orthodox standard into battle, and thus
gave the idea as they gave so many 9TH
ers, to the Crusaders. But obviously, the
flag is far older than this and it Is inter-
esting to note it's development from the
first inanimate object borne aloft on a staff,
so as to be generally visible down to the
complicated blazonry of royal banner in
our own ages. The Egyptians thus carried
before their hosts the figure of a sacred
animal on spear. and the Assyrians, as
their carvings tell us, inspired the hopes
and conferred the attentions of their SOL
diers in the same way.
The royal standard of the Persians for
many centuries was a blacksmith's apron,
and it Is said local prince, in passing a
hermits cell on the way to battle one
or something expressive to put on that art
less cogntzance The hermit, possibly a
little touchy. as even saints will be when
disturbed at breakfast time threw the
ing. which was duly added to the apron
hence the Persian sun" The lion was
an obvious afterthought. The Turks used
a horses tall the rank Of a pacha being
and probably this suggested the much BIZ
furcated pennon Of early western chivalry,
familiar to every one who has studied the
Bayeux tapestry or early Illuminated mis-
sails.
In the middle ages, devoted to display
and military arrogance, the flag stood in
relationship to the great captains array
as his personal armor stood to himself; it
insured recognition in the melee, and sup
piled a rallying point for the fighters such
as nothing else could have done. This led
to an etiquette Of flags. which apportioned
shape and size to every rank of the peer
age. from the royal standard itself down
through a varied array of banners, gon-
falons. pennons ensigns and other bits of
red rag" and kept the herald's college
busy, besides supplying the poets with ad-
mirable local coloring for their battle
pieces. Does not Scott tell US in some
famous lines:
Then fell that spotless banner white,
Lord Towards Lion fell;
But still Lord Marmion's falcon flew
With wavering flight. while fercer grew
Around the battle yell
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-04
"Hold Your Chin Up"
From Home and Flowers.

When the orgafis Of the body are lifted
up. the chin raised. the chest high. courage
and hope are Indicated The mind follows.
It is true that one keeps his head up be-
cause he is hopeful, albut even If hope is
lacking lift up the hsad and it will come
the sooner Dress a tramp in good clothes
and he has tendency to become too self
respecting to tramp. On a dark day put
on the brightest and prettiest gown. and
cheerfulness follows. 1t is difficult for
cheerfulness to express itself in somber
surroundings. II one does not feel like
laughing. lift the corners OF the mouth and
express itself in sunken chest. II the
knees are bent and seemingly too weak to
support the body, 1t is easier for them to
shake with fear than II they are straight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-04
Delirious Through Illness.

Mr.. Cornelius Barber. who was reported
to the police four days ago as having dis
appeared. returned to his home Saturday
night. He went away from home while suf-
fering an attack OF the grip. It is believed
he was in the woods near Kenilworth most
OF the time he was absent. but the sick man
Is unable to give an account OF his wander
ings. He Is now under the care Of ply
stefan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-04

Org: it's flags are half-Ena sted: it's schools
are closed: there is luil in its work. ci1-
zen and stranger within our gates today
have opportunity to recall the lahors and
recount the virtues of Alexander r. Shep-
herd. 1t seems to me that the cour.s OF
.he District of Columbia should recognize
the passing event and homer his memory
by adjournment and proper entry upon
their mimi eS =.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-04
Virginia Postmasters.

The following Virginia fourth-class post
masters were appointed today:
Alhambra, James N. Campbell: Alone.
q. g. Kirkpatrick: Kruger, Thos. c. Nc
Cam: Lobelia, Miss Mamie L. Cooper;
Warminster, John s.. Horsley.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-04

John Jackson was treated at the Emer-
gency Hospital yesterday for an ugly scalp
wound He was kicked by q horse while
working in a stable near 10th and z streets.
His injury Ia not serious.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-04

A small colored boy. was found In the
hallway at the house OF Mrs. Sargent. 1306
u street northwest about $50 o'clock Sat
urday night. He was frightened or before
he had taken anything.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-04

A. slight fire. caused by an oil stove. oc-
Cured about noon yesterday in the house
of Frank Butts. 2O18 Portner place. The
fire department was summoned to the
house by the sounding of an alarm. IT,
damage amounted to about SO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-04

while getting on a car at 9th and q
streets about O'Clock yesterday afternoon
Albert Fierbaum. f1fty-six years old. an In
mate Of Soldiers Home; fell and was pain
fully injured about the left hip. He was
given treatment at Freedmen's Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-04

The several branches of the Supreme
Journed today as a mark of respect to the
memory of former Governor Shepherd In
adjourning the presiding justices acted on
motion of Mr.. Andrew B. Duvall, the cor
Doration counsel
Mr.. Duvall made brief but eloquent ref
erence to the late governor, and the latter's
work, remarking that Washington would
not be the beautiful city 1t is today, had
it not been for Alexander r. Shepherd.
In the minutes of each branch of the
court was entered statement that the ad-
journment was in honor of former Cover
nor Shepherds memory.
Mr.. Duvall, in addressing the court, said:
ION this beautiful May morning historic
notable funeral pageant. In response to the
universal sentiment of this community low
ing hands had brought to the place of his
nativity. from foreign land. the mortal re-
mains of Alexander r. Shepherd. 1t was
fitting that he should be returned to the
Washington which he had redeemed.
Governor Shepherd was a force and a
power; he found Washington a struggling
village; by his labors he made 1t a mag
nificent capital. If you would see his mon
ument. look around you. There are no dis
cordant notes In the voices now"raised in
mention OF his name. 1t Is gratifying to US
to know that a native Washingtonian was
the regeneration of Washington.
THE municipality today honors his mem
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-04
People Excluded From Church.

The public was excluded from the church
during the day, and the residents of the
city who called at the edifce at intervals
before $3.50 o'clock this afternoon were I'M
able to gain entrance. The casket reposed
in the center of the chancel. toward the
front: On the solid silver oxidized plate on
the lid of the coffin was the inscription:
Alexander r. Shepherd, Jan. 80, 1856
Sept. Il, 1902
The lid of the casket was completely COW
cred with the wreaths of white roses, lilies
of the valley and other flowers. Directly
in front of the coffin was placed the floral
tribute from the District Commissioners.
In the rear of the pulpit was perfect bank
of palms. while on either side of the chan
Gel tall palms were arranged effectively,
50 as to form background for the numer-
Gus wreaths and other floral pieces sent
by friends and admirers of Governor Shep-
herd and his family.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-18
RETURN TO DANViLLE.
Mrs. r. Nj. C. Hosford and Family
Leave Today

Mrs. r. NJ. C. Hosford and sons VIII
and Harry, and daughter. Jean, will leave
at l O'Clock today over the Frisco for
Danville. H., where they will make their
homes in the future. They came here
from DanvilIe two years ago when Mr..
Hosford as postoffice inspector was as
signed territory in southern Kansas and
Oklahoma, with headquarters in this
city. Recently Mir Hosford was trans
ferred to the territory around Cincinnati
and the family are moving back 10 their
home at Danville where Mr. Hosford will
make his headquarters. During their
residence in this city they have made
many friends who Will regret to see
them leave. Mrs. Hosford has been an
especially active worker in the Unitarian
church and in her clubs. VIII graduated
from the High school last spring and
Harry and Jean are in the Junior and
Sophmore years. respectively.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-18
SCORE WAS 6 TO q.
Cudahys Lose Good Game at Pond
Greek O I.

The Cudahy baseball nine went to Pond
Creek. o. T.. Sunday. where they were
defeated by the nine representing that
city in a close and interesting game.
The pitching of Davis for the Cadahys
vas excellent, letting the heavy-hitting
Odahomans down with FIVE hits and two
bases on balls. but the team showed the
effect Of their two weeks lack of prac-
tice. and little loose work in the fourth
inning. letting IN three unearned runs.
lost them the game.
Forneys work in the box for Pond
Creek was OF the highest standard. he
having a world Of speed and fine curves.
the Cudahys landing safely only five
times.
The fielding feature was the short-stop
work OF Jones for the Cudahys. who
made several sensational stops
Il is the intention OF the Cudshys 10
have Pond Creek come 70 Wichita for a
return game in the next week OF two. ard
they claim that q different story viii be
told.
The following is the score by innings
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-18
THE WRONG DIAGNOSIS.
Prompt the Use of Worthless Rem,
dies

Even an experienced physician will
sometimes make a mistake in diagnosis
in which event his entire treatment is
wasted and may even be injurious to the
patient
The advocates of all other hair restora-
tives save Herpicide have wrongly dag
nosed the cause of Dandruff and Falling
Hair.
They figure on funotional disease
whereas it is now known and generally
accepted that hair loss is due to a para
site germ which Newbro's HerpicIde
destroys.
Thre is no substitute for Herpicide
accept none
Sold by leading druggists. Send 1Oc. in
stamps for sample to The Herpicide Co,
Detroit, Mich. Moore Drug Co., special
agents.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-18
HEAVY RAINFALL
Nearly w Inches of Rain Fell Sun
day Niqht.

Little rain fell Sunday. but sprinkles
fell occasionally, and every one expected
a big rain during the night At about
II Is Sunday night the first hard dash OF
rain came and il continued to rain at
intervals until morning. The morning
was damp and drizzling, with an occa-
sional hard shower. the last OF which
fell at II o'clock.
In the twelve hours in which rain fell
Sunday night and Monday morning the
government gauge registered 1-3 inches OF
water which not only thoroughly soaked
the ground but cooled off the atmosphere
wonderfully. The thermometer at the
weather office failed TO reach the 50 de-
gree mark yesterday and the highest reg
istration was 70 degrees. The general d.
rection of the wind yesterday was from
the northeast. From all reports the rain
which fell here did not cover very
great territory north or west but ex-
tended east and south to the state lines.
The wea Their department forecasts prob
able showers for this section of the coun-
try for today.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-18
CORN Is SAFE.
Farmers Say Yesterdays Rain In
sured Good Crop.

The one and a half inches of rain which
fell in this and adjoining counties Sun
day and Sunday night insures a first
class corn crop for this section of the
country. Farmers who were in the city
yesterday wore happy look on their
faces and said that the rain came at just
the right time. Corn in the bottom lands
will be exceptionally good, while that
on the uplandss has been brought out
wonderfully by the rains of the past few
days When asked what his corn would
make TO the acre yesterday one farmer
said that he had quit making estimates.
but that he expected to gather more corn
this year than he had for many years.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-18
COALRATES ADVANCE
Freight Rates Go Up Fifteen
Cents Per Ton
Is ABOLISHED
Steam Goa Rate Goes Up 40
Cents Per Ton.

Coal dealers yesterday received notice
of an advance in scoal rates from all
Kansas and Missouri mines Of ID cents
ner ton. and a new classification will go
into effect which will add 40 cents per ton
to the Price of steam coal in this city.
Heretofore there has been differen-
tiaI of % cents per ton between lump and
slack coal. The rate on slack or steam
coal has been 81. 30 per ton from Kansas
mines and on lump $50 per ton. Under
the new tariffs lump coal goes up to
S1.75 per ton and the steam coal viii be
sold at the same rate. The different!al
is taken off, which makes an advance in
the rate on steam coal of 40 cents ton.
The advance on lump coal is not so bad
and the people OF this city would not
kick very much, but the advance on
steam coal, the kind every factory, pack
ing house and concern That use large
quantities of coal consumes is consid-
cred out of proportion. The men who use
great quantities of steam coal have long
been laboring for lower rates, and then
to have this advance put on is something
they will not stand. 1t makes their coal
cost them 81 ton in their bins. besides
what they pay at the mines, and many
consumers of large quantities of steam
coal have said that they cannot stand
larger rate on coal, as it would destroy
their profit.
While Wichita is not the only point
affected, as the rate applies 10 every city
in Kansas, and even Kansas City. this
city's interests are hit harder than those
of any other. The Kansas City rate was
advanced Is cents, but the rate on steam
coal there has always been the same as
that on lump coal. and both were much
lower than the rate to Wichita. and the
raise on steam coal is only 10 cents.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-18
THREE CONTRACTS LET,
Wichita Bridge and Iron Works to
Build Three County Briducs,

The county commissioners at the reg
ular meeting yesterday awarded the con-
tracts for the construction of three coun-
ty steel bridges all to the Wichita Bridge
and Iron Works. The first bridge was a
276-foot steel bridge across Little river
in Valley Center township, between Sec
tons % and %. for consideration of
1882. Another was for the construction
of a 364-foot steel bridge across Little
river between Kechi and Park townships.
The contract was also awarded for the
construction of 276-foot steel bridge
between sections Q and 10 in Valley Cen
ter township, for S4,27S
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-18
SMALL FREIGHT WRECK.
Few Cars Went Of the Track at
LYONS Yesterday,

The Frisco passenger train which ar
rives in this city at LIS in the afternoon,
was delayed yesterday on account of a
freight wreck at Lyons and an engine
getting off the track at the stockyards
in this city. The recent heavy rains
have caused soft tracks and a truck
went out from under a car at Lyons yes
terday morning letting few OF the cars
into the ditch and tearing up a few feet
of the track BY quick work the track
was soon cleared and repaired so that
the passenger could pass with but little
delay. 1t would have arrived in this
city but few minutes late had it not
been for the engine getting off the track
at the stockyards. which delayed 1t an
additional hour
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-18
OPEN AIR CONCERT
Az Friends University Tonight BY
Ssnford's Band

Sanford's bard VIII give an open ar
concert in the Friends University grouzds
tonight under the direction Of the ladies
Of the Friends church The grounds Vii
be flluninateS and rsfreshmeats VII ~
served Street car service viii Be good
and cars will run through from TIRE cor
uer OF Main and Douglas 20 The Gnsver-
siiy without changing
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-18
DIVORCE WAS GRANTED.
After Married Iafe Lasting Twenty
Eight Years.

Alexander Simmons was yesterday
granted divorce by Judge Dale from
Mary Simmons. The plaintiff alleged in
his petition that he was married TO the
defendant In the year 1875 and that she
abandoned him In 1857, and since that
time refused to live with him. Judge
Dale considered this just grounds for
legal separation and granted an absolute
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-18
DIVORCE AND CUSTODY.
D. r. Mosher Secures Divorce From
Mary Mosher.

The divorce case of d. r. Mosher
against Mary Mosher came to trial in the
district court yesterday and Judge Dale
found that the plaintiff was entitled to
divorce. Besides an absolute divorce
the plaintiff was given the custody Of
the minor child, Leslie Mosher. Mrs.
Mosher was given the custody of the
minor child Frank Mosher and by the
terms of the order of the court the plain
tiff is to pay $50 per month for his sup
port and all medical aid. Frank Mosher
is in poor health and is in a physicians
care, ard should It be necessary that
he be sent to another climate the provis
ion for an allowance in that case is left
open.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-18
ENTERTAINED FOR PRESIDENT.
East Side Circle Members Had Good
Time

The East Side Chautauqua Circle enter
tanned Friday evening at the home of
Mrs. T. E. Mclaughlin in honor of Rev.
James Lawrence. who has been president
of the sCircle for the past four years.
Refreshments were served and a good
social time enjoyed. Those present were:
Rev. James Lawrence and family, DR..
and Mrs. Taggert. Mr.. and Mrs. David
Colvin. Mr.. and Mrs. Hutchinson. Mrs.
Mclaughlin, Mrs. McCombs. Mrs. Lam
dos. isses BERTHE Johnson, Agnes Blake
ley, Myrtle Harpstrite, Agnes Conway,
DIR. Gsell, Mr.. Dofflemeyer and DR..
Vandiman
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-18
FOR Disturbing PEACE.
Warrant Issued for George Hilton
Yesterday.

4 complaint was sworn out In the city
court yesterday in which George Hilton
Is charged with disturbing the peace and
quiet OF J NJ Derr. The warrant was
issued yesterday but the arrest has not
been made. Hilton Is said to have COM
mitted the disturbing act last SATURDAY.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-18
COLORED PEOPLE HELP.
VIII Aid In Rehtting the SearchIigh,
Office.

Mr.. Miller. editor of the Searchlight.
the paper representing the colored people
Of the city. said yesterday that the col
ored people Of Wichita were making an
effort among themselves to assist him In
ref;ting his plant with type and other
necessaries- II will be remembered that
the office of the Searchlight was entered
by unknown persons last week and the
greater amount Of the type destroyed or
carried AWAY
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-18
TWO DIVORCES GRANTED.
Legal Separation Granted 70 Two
Couples Yesterday.

Judge Dale granted divorces yesterday
&c Emma Marchino from John xsrchizo.
On the grounds Of neglect OF duty. and
70 Ezeits Howard from William How
ard Ma. EovArd asked hat a1 Ds&<-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-18

said yesterday that sher boy had acted
mean Friday aud then ran away. He
slipped away from his home without
either of his parents knowing it and
seems TO haze disappeared on the earth, as
not person has been found who saw him
go away
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-18
fol!oWirg 81 d. 80 - inrfrlrs.
BOY RAN AWAY.
Cornelius Thompson Skipped Out Las.
FRIDAY

Yesterday Il was reported 20 the police
station that Cornelius Thompson had run
away from his home on the West side
last Friday and 50 far no trace has been
found The parents Of the sixteen-year-
old boy have been canp>d On the West
Side for several mouths Mrs. Thompson
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-18
IRENE BLACK DEAD.
Died at Her Home in Bentley of Con
sumption.

Irene Black died Sunday at her home
at Bentley at the age of SO years. She
had long been a sufferer from consump-
ton and this dreaded disease was finally
the cause of her death. The funeral will
take place at the home at Bentley at 2
O'Clock this afternoon and the burial will
be made in the cemetery at that place.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-18

Champion cossnrii - Aacseat o-eer q
PyrSrics affsr a Eho-z business ssfEiir
this evening zfli give = seal AZ - haz
At - East Doaxiss- Tfis Is TIE 1-st %
cisl function 20 b< Efren ~ this lo<st
ard al excsslsl, program has bees pre-
perel
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-18
Barber Shop and Bath Room
119 East Douglas.
Bath rooms open on Sunday until Il m.
Prompt service Everything irst-class-
J. q. THOMPSON. Proprietor.

en- name of Emelia Hoverick be restored
to her and that the defendant be requir-
ed to pay the costs of the proceedings,
both of which were granted.