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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-30
RUSSIA TO INCREASE NAVY.
Said to Be Trying to Buy Two Battle
Ships From Chile.

A copyrighted cablegram to the New
York Herald from London last night says:
Alarmist reports of the situation in the
far east are again to the fore. A To-
kio dispatch to the Daily Mail reports that
Gen. Wogack, who is just leaving the post
of Russian military attache at Picking, has
been indulgfng in most incendiary talk
against Japan.
The Newcastle correspondent Of the Daily
Telegraph states that Russia is negotiating
the purchase of two battle ships, which
were built by British firms to the order of
the Chilean government, but which are no
longer desired by Chile, and have been in
the market for some time past
These two British-buiIt battle ships are
named Libertad and Constitution The
could be started on voyage to the far
east in very short time but the Constitu-
ton is in less advanced state and could
not be ready to leave Tyne for several
months.
1t is understood at Newcastle that Rus
sian negotiations with Chile for the pur-
chase of these ships has been going on for
some time.
Iaken in connection with the reDorted
suspension of Russo-Japanese negotiations
at Toxic. and the statements by Viscount
HayaSsl the Japanese minister here tina f
1t was desirable that Russia's reply to Ian
ahese proposals should be received before
the diet. December ), the foregoing dis
patches are regarded as indicating that q
eflsls IN the lar east is fast approaching
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-30

1t was quickly extinguished with an ex-
ceedingly diminutive machine OF the ty2e
exhibited. The members or the councll
were unanimous in their approval OIL IRE
machine and recommend this type to the
citizens, who, in large numbers nave sig
nified their intention of securing extin-
guishers for their homes. The adV1sablnty
of securing throughout the town uni
versal type has long been felt, 1t was stated.
as in the case of large fire one person
fighting the flames has passed to him ex-
tinguishers of various types. and to aVoid
the confusion and delay likely to occur
thereby it is deemed highly desirable to
adopt one particular pattern.
Mrs. Bernard II. Fowle, who was SO
dangerously burned in her efforts to save
her children at the fire in her home ten
days ago, is said to be slightly better. Up
to Thanksgiving day but little hope was
entertained for her recovery, 1t is said, but
on that day slight change for the better
occurred. Her fortitude in her great suffer-
ing is regarded phenomenal.
dance was given in the town hall Fri
day night the committee on arrangements
being Mr.. ]. NJ. S. Bowie, Messrs. Walter
and Thomas Perry. Among those present
We're: Mr.. and Mrs. ]. NJ. S. Bowie, Mr.
and Mrs. Lee Roy Martin. Mr. and Mrs
Grason Thornton Misses Estella and Eliza
eth Perry. Clair Mannakee, Helen Nourse
Elizabeth Geddes, Sadie Kinnear. Julia
Misses Talbot, Miss Louie Bowie Miss
Thornton. Miss Griffith and Miss Samms;
Messrs. Walter Benjamin and Thomas
Perry, Somerville and Samuel. Dawson, I'D.
Ayton. Nathaniel and Russell Brewer, r.
Mason. Williams. Mattingly, Glascott,
Chester Mannakee. Edward Little, Louis
Langille Stanley Milliken, Charles Beall
DR.. Pippin and DIR. Phillips. Music was
furnished by the Italian Orchestra. Re
freShments We're served.
Mrs. Elliott Darby of Knowles avenue IS
visiting relatives in Drifton. Pa.
Mr.. J. Wilson Townsend has returned to
his home on Montgomery avenue after
visit of two weeks with relatives in New
York.
Mrs. George c. Davis of Mount Holly,
Va, and formerly of this place. is the guest
OF her sister. Mrs. George Bib Brown.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. II. Warner have gone to
New York.
Miss Ella NJ. Chapman has returned from
a visit in Scranton, Pa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-30
PROFITS OF A FAMOUS SONG.
Only $50 FOR Hart Pease banks in t'Sil-
yer Threads Among the Gold"

from the New York sun.
The death of Hart Pease banks al Phila-
delphia the other day recalls the history OF
his most popular song, "Silver Threads
Among the Gold" This song, according to
an old friend of banks, Tom Moore, was
composed about 1870, and was published in
1873 by Charles H. Harris. 1t sprang into
popularity at once and had a sale of more
than 100000 copies. banks was often cred
tied as having written the words as well as
the music, but the real author of the words
was Ecen E. ReXford.
At first banks was unable to procure a
market for the song, and in sheer disap-
pointment thrust 1t into bureau drawer
One day he came across the manuscript
and submitted II to Harris, who realized its
merits and published II. Mr.. Moore says
that banks received only $50 for It, dividing
the money with ReXford. The song became
popular in night and was used by all the
well-known minstrel troupes throughout the
country. Harris made a fortune out of it.
1t is said that Mrs. Rexford's mother in
spired the song. She had luxurious golden
hair girl, and she grew older 1t be-
came sprinkled with gray. Rexford wrote
a number of other songs, but none of them
ever attained the popularity that "Silyer
Threads Among the Gold did. The song
has been copyrighted again and is still SELL
ing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-30
BURIAL CUSTOMS CHANGE.
oloom Relieved to Degree-Variety Of
Colors for Collins.
Go be continued tomorrow.
From the New York Tribune.

From the New York Tribune
1t used to be thought almost sacrilegious
10 attempt In any way to dispel the sugges-
ton of death and gloom at a funeral and
every cortege. no matter what the social or
financial condition of the people had to
have its somber hearse coal black horses
ana general atmosphere of Grape and black
bordered handkerchief" said an under
taker the other day.
F1fteen years ago such a sight as a
funeral party dressed in bright colors ac-
companying body being borne to it's last
resting place in blue and silver hearse. as
was the case in London recently, would
nave Mortified staid Americans" he con-
unued. To-day, although they frown upon
such an open lack of respect to the dead
the people here are gradually working up
TO condition where such sights will be
viewed with perfect equanimty, and 1t can
oe sald with truth that the old-fashioned
1uneraI Is thing of the past.
The absence of that depressing atmos-
phere ana general suggestion of the tomb
is nowhere more noticeable than in the
mouse or death itself Formerly 1t was the
undertaker's duty to repair to the house a
Few hours before the time set for the
funeral and drape everything in the room
where the body lay-mrrors pictures man.
tel, windows and the bier-with black crepe
Daylight was almost wholly excluded, and
the entire place wore such a doleful ap-
pearance that person of any ina gination
|
mouse long without having touch of the
blues.
To-day almost no Grape is displayed at
the better class of funerals. Even the old
time insignia of death at the front door is
replaced in most cases with a wreath of
flowers OF ivy, while the interior of the
mousse or church is made bright and attract
I've by the use of flowers, greens, etc Tho
immediate family of the dead may wear
mourning at the funeral but black or SOM
Der colors are no more in evidence than On
other occasions.
To my mind the most important innova-
ton is noticeable at the cemeteries. For
merly funeral party had 10 stand about
the grave, no matter how Indictment the
weather, unprotected from the elements
and often bareheaded. Now things are diff
ferent. Recently tents have been intro
duced and these are spread over the grave
and good-sized plot of ground surround
Ing 1t. Being inclosed on all four sides,
those within are protected from the
weather as we'll as from the eyes of the
curious.
Mating is spread on the ground and
delcate women can alight from the car
r1ages at the entrance to the tent and enter
the vehicles again after the service is over
without having touched their feet to the
ground. Again, flowers and green's have
been called into play, and now the grave
itself, the earth that is thrown out and the
masonry are covered with evergreens or
flowers"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-30

love. what is III Trouble h in your nina
there Is little use to deny 1t. Dearwyn says
Il concerns me. but / know that It 10 no
less than the king. Dear one, X seems
strange that %, csnnot disclose your mind
to me as well --Fridtjof."
1t was the Eist time. In their brief meet
ings together, that she had spoken that
name, and his smile answered. Even while
his lips admitted trouble. his manner put
it aside. You are right that it concerns
the king, my elf Sometimes the work he
accomplish. Yet without any blame to him.
most warlike maiden. for"
But she would not be prevented from say.
ing stern things to her royal guardian, SO
at last he let her finish the subject and
stood pressing her hands upon his breast,
his eyes resting dreamly on her face.
When she had finished he said, slowly.
"Sweeting, because my mind Is laborina
under so many burdens that my wits are
even duller than they are wont, will you
not have the patience to answer one ques-
ton that is not clear to me? Do you think
1t troublesome to tell me why 1t was that
you said. that day In the garden-Now
snake Off that look, dearest; never will
we speak of 1T again if it is not your
that you came into Canute's camp be.
cause you had too much faith in Roth
gar. II 70" iespise him-since you de.
spise him so?"
Her eyes met his wonderingly. by no
means could have said that lord When
! left home 1 knew not that Rothgar
1
faith was the king Because was young
and little experienced l thought him a
god; and when L came to his camp and
found him a man 1 thought only to es-
cape from him. That is why wore those
clothes, Sebert-not because 1 liked so
wild life. That is clear to you, is 1t
not?"
He did not appear to hear her last
words IA. at all He was repeating over and
over, The king, the king" Suddenly he
said. Then l got that right. that it was
!! he who summoned me to Gloucester to
make sure that you had kept your secret
from me also?-that he was angry with
you for deceiving him?"
Yes, she said But as he opened his
lips to put another question she laid her
finger tip beseechingly upon them; "Se.
peri, my love | beg of you let US talk no
have long time to be together I will
tell you everything that 1 have had in
my breast and you shall show me every-
thlng that you have had in yours. but
put let US wait sweetheart, until our
happiness seems more real than our
sorrow. Even yet I do not like the
thought of the 'sun-browned boy-bred
Wench. She laughed little instead
liy at the sudden crimsoning of his
lace And L am still ashamed-and
ashamed of being ashamed-that l showed
you SO plainly what my heart held for you
EltglvSs tongue has stabbed me
sore. Beloved. can you not be CON-
tent. for now, with knowing that l have
loved no man before you and shall love
none after your
Bending, he kissed her lips with the ut
most tenderness. Il am we'll content" he
said. And after that they spoke only of the
future. when the first period of his mar
shalsh1p should be over and he should be
Tree to ia Ike his bride back to the fields and
woods OF ivarsdale, and the gray old tower
on the hill.
Go be continued tomorrow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-30
BIRD SLAUGHTER IN ENGLAND.
Steady Decrease of Many British Song
sters.

From the London Express.
The case of the Shaftesbury avenue, Lon
don, bird dealer who was fined 40 shillings
and costs by Mr.. Plowden last week for
keeping sixty linnets in a cage measuring
about II inches by inches by 9 inches,
four of the birds being found dead, two
with legs broken, and most of the others
in dazed condition, has aroused storm
of Indignation among lovers of birds and
humanitarians generally throughout the
country.
The case is a revelation for thousands of
people who live In the country, especially
in those districts within twenty-mile ra-
dius of London, who are mourning the
steady decrease in numbers of all sorts of
wild birds and the threatened humiliation
OF many species.
They see from time to time dozens OF
Withholding men from the slum districts of
the metropolis trapping in various ways
the bird life in their woods and commons.
But they have little idea OF the extensive
raids made by this rough fraternity. AS
matter of fact. the bags made in a single
fine day between August l and March Is,
and sometimes even in the close season,
often run collectively into thousands of
linnets, skylarks, thrushes and other song
birds.
These are the birds which stock the deal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-30
A COWBOY SCHOOL.
Where Men May Be Instructed in
Rough Riding.

From the Philadelphia Record.
Observers have been disposed to deplore
the decline, and the apparently inevitable
disappearance, of the cowboy. With the
destruction of the grazing grounds for cat
tie and the changes which will hereafter
prevent the driving of herds over a vast ex-
tent of territory, the nature of the cow
boys work and therefore of his disposition
will be affected. 1t was the ambition of
every young man who enlisted as herder
to become a matchless rider, and the dia-
bolical character of the far west burro Of
fered opportunities to meet difficulties In
riding One result was that the thorough
bred cowboy was as much at home the
horse as is a grandmother in her rocking
chair. AS pistol and rifle shot he gain
ed a high plane. When the war with Spain
was declared it was the instant idea IF
President Roosevelt and of ambitious pa
triots on the frontier to organize regiments
the hardy and fearless cowboys. The prompt
ness with which the navy did its work left
little for the rough riders to do; but II was
apparent that in event of a prolonged war
they would make new record of efficiency
for mounted men. 1t is this which has
caused some persons to regret the loss Of
the best school of rough riding.
Another reason why 1t is desirable to
light and reckless cavalry force is that sew
eral European nations make 1t point to
drill soldiers in riding as men have never
been drilled before, even for the circus.
Perhaps the most daring exploits are de-
manded of the military horsemen of Italy.
although the French and the Germans are
by no means lax in their training. Men
and horses are drilled in the art of descend
ing the most precipitous hills-declivities
down which most athletes would hesitate
to go afoot and with Alpine sticks. Leap
ing over obstacles is carried to dangerous
height, and in short everything the most
spirited cowboy would undertake is made
a part of the system.
1t is from a lively appreciation of these
facts that Buffalo BILL who has profited
more than any other man from cowboy eX-
ltibitions of skill, has organized a company
to establish { pc ,uliar military academy in
Wyoming, of which the main feature will
be rough riding. 1t is intimated that Gen.
Miles will take a leading part in devising
scheme of instruction. Besides the young
Americans who will constitute the most of
the pupils, a considerable number of En-
glish boys will matriculate at the opening.
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Randaln looked up in surprise. you
will not see him, lady? Not though he
bring news of the doings in the palace?'
Heavens mercy" Elfgiva shrugged
with a touch of scorn. What abundance
of news he has found to bring since the
day he fell in with you at even-song.
Then she consented to smile family as
she settled her head among the cushions
II would rather sleep, child. Comfort him
as best you can. only not so well ina!
you forget that which l enjoined you. IL
he fail u.s. 1 cannot tell what we shall do
now that the second sculiion has been so
foolish as to get himself killed In some
way. Where bear you the ring?' =,
The girl touched the spot where the gold
chain that encircled her neck crept into the
breast of her gown. The lady shooK her
head
Never would you think of it again
Take it out and wear it on your finger.
AS she obeyed, Randalin laughed little.
for the ring was mans ring, MASSIVE
spiral whose two ends were finished with
serpents' heads and her thickest finger was
but loose fit in its girth But Elfgiva
when she had seen it on. closed her eyes
with an air of satisfaction.
ITO keep from losing it. will keep 1t in
your mind" she said. Now leave me.
Candida-more softly! And see to 1t that
you do not stop the moment my eyes are
closing Leonorine, why are you industri-
Gus in singing only when it is not required
of YOU? = That is better. Let
no one wake me-
They drew silence around her like cur
tain through whose silken web the blended
voices of rain and Tyre and singer crept in
soothing melody. To escape its ensnaring
folds, Randalin stole back to the distant
window beneath which Dearwyn sat on a
little bench, weaving clover blossoms into a
chain.
The little gentlewoman looked up with
her soft pretty smile. How mysterious you
are YOU twor' she whispered, as she swept
the mass of rosy bloom to the floor to make
room for her friend. What with Teboen
always seething ill-smelling herbs and
Tata I pray you to tell who has gifted you
with such a monster?'
waving the ring where the light might
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-30
Death of DR.. T. L. Seip.

Lutherans of Washington and vicinity,
where he was well known. will be panied to
hear of the death of Rev. Theodore Lorenzo
Seip. d. D., president of Muhlenburg Col
lege since 1896. which occurred Saturday
night at Allentown. Pa.
He was born at Easton. Pa, June %, 1872,
and was educated at Weaversville Academy
and Pennsylvania College, Gettysburg DIR.
Sep was ordained a Lutheran clergyman
in 1867, and came to Muhlenberg College at
once as professor and principal of the
academy department. Cows. Hastings,
Stone and Pennypacker successfully ap-
pointed him on the state university and col
lege council.
DR.. Seip was one of the founders of the
College Association of Pennsylvania in 1887
He was president of the Lutheran Minste-
rum of Pennsylvania, from 1895 to 1897.
and had been a delegate to the general
council since 1883.
The degree OF doctor of divinity was con-
ferred upon him by the University of Penn
sylvania in 1866. DR.. Sep is survived by a
widow. a son and daughter. The funeral
will take place Thursday afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-30
ROCKVILLE AND VICINITY.
Questions to Come Before the Rayner
Meeting Thursday-General Items.
special Correspondence of The Evening Star.

Special Correspondence OF lue ENeuhS ctai-
ROCKVILLE. Md. November ~, 19o'
The meeting to be held here next Ihurs-
day in the interest of Isidor Rayner's can
d:dacy for the United States Senate will, 1t
is understood, be called upon to consider
other matters of interest to the people of
the county. 1t is stated that an eIort VIII
be made to have the gathering declare In
favor of having a county treasurer, instead
of the present system of collecting taxes,
road comm. IS: oner, a reduction in the
S9st of the county printing and in sheriff
res for boarding prisoners, and liking 'h7
fAalaries of sheriff, states attorney ana
clerk of the circuit court at $1,000 each per
annum, instead of the fee system now In
togue. 1t is pointed out that the change s
mentioned would annually save the county
many thousands of dollars. and II is sara
the meet g will be requested 10 adopt reso-
lutions urs.ng the county'S representatives
I'm the legislature 10 use every eHort 10
have legislation enacted accomplishing
these reforms.
William Coleman and Kate Lucas, both
of Washington, were placed on trial in the
circuit court here yesterday afternoon on
the charge of aiding Charles Bowen, also
of Washington. n escaping from the ROCK
vile jail Robert b. Peter, attol ney for
the accused, demurred TO the indictment on
the ground that the offense was not set
forth with sufficient definiteneSS. The evil
dence in the case was heard, however, and
Coleman was acquitted. No decision was
rendered in the woman'S case, but Judge
Henderson, before whom the case WAS tired,
intimated that he would adjudge her guilty,
should he hold the ind ctmelJ valid.
Bowen was in jail awaiting TRIAL for an
alleged violation of the loc Il option law.
The woman, accompanied by Coleman,
passed into the jail while the ja.lor and
family Were at dinner, it is said. seculei
the keys. which hung on the wall, and I'M
locked the door leading into the corridor
pf the jail. allowing Bowen to walk out.
The woman and her companion were ar
rested several hours later, but Bowen was
not located for several weeks. In the trial
yesterday ColemanS testimony was dam
aging to the woman All of the parties are
cOlOred.
James F. Kelehner, manager of the Mont
gomery Hotel. At tn place. pleaded guilty
in the circuit court here yesterday after
noon 10 an indictment charging him with a
violation of the local option law. He was
fined 500 and costs. Lizzie Thomas of the
upper section of the county was acquitted
OF Z similar charge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-30
RADIUM FOR TUBERCULOSIS.
Can Be Used Internally and May Cure
Cancer and Tumor.

The New York Tribune today says:
A series of experiments with chemically
pure radium is being made by William j.
Hammer, in conjunction with Drs. Willy
Meyer, William H. King and F. H.. Will
liams and other persons, in the City Hos
pital and elsewhere.
The experiments have shown, it IS said,
that radio activity can be impaired to q
number of substances, which, after being
isolated from the influence entirely, still
show decided activity. This quality was
Incorporated with certain medicines In
three ways-frst, an external liquid
wash. second, in a solution to be taken in
ternally. such as pills of different sort, with
a new attribute of radio activity; third as
a solution to be used as an internal wash.
William j. Hammer is quoted as saying:
ut has been the belief of all scientists
up to the present time that radium was
evanescent, transient. i have shown that
altogether stable, is. to a certain extent,
what might be called constant.
We have already cured a number of sup
posed incurable cases of that dread dis
ease, lupus now there is only 2 per cent
of incurable cases We have also found.
as Sir William Ramsay announced re-
Gently, that the gassy emanation of radium
possesses properties similar to the SUBJ
stance itself.
Now, 1 believe there is scarcely micro
organism living that will resist the attack
of radium. We have proved it in tuber-
culosis of the skin, and here we have what
we had oped fora means of making an
internal treatment possible, as in tubercu-
lcsis of the lungs. With this gas as an in
halation we ought to make consumption at
least not so dreaded as 1t is now.
with the multitude of ills that are due
to these micro-organisms, and with these
three methods of reaching them, feel that
the cancer, the tumor, the many malignant
growths that have heretofore been delayed
only by the knife, may-remember l say
maybe cured by this new discovery"