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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-29
Brookland Church Welcomes Pastor

A reception was rendered the pastor of
the Brookland M. E. Church, Rev. James
H. Hyatt. in the auditorium of the church
last night. Mr.. Hyatt has just been re-
assigned to the Methodist congregation at
Brookland for the fifth time. greatly to
the pleasure Of the members of the church.
The house of worship was handsomely deco
rated for the occasion, and after the sing
ing of 'Blest Be the Tie That Binds" the
invocation was pronounced by Rev. Dr.
Ferguson. E55Es&
The following program was subsequently
rendered: Piano solo. by Miss Bessie OIL
plant; vocal solo. by Miss Lulu McDade;
reading. by Mrs DR.. Patten: trio, by Misses
Edna. Ruth and Sibyl Sipher, and vocal
solo, Miss Margaret Marean, at the close of
which the address of welcome was deliv-
cred by Rev. ]. D. Bloodgood Of Brook
land. and responded to in felicitous manner
by Rev. Mr.. Hyatt.
At the conclusion Of the rendition of his
address the pastor and the officers of the
church formed In line and all the members
paid their respects and expressed their
qualification at Mr.. Hyatt's return. At the
conclusion OF the reception refreshments
were served In the Sunday school room.
The reception was under the management
of committee selected from among the
members Of the Ladies Aid Society.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-29
BIG FIRE LOSS IN CHICAGO.
International Salt Works and Three
Boats Burned Last Night,

A dispatch from Chicago last night says:
The plant Of the International Salt Com
pany, located at South Chicago, with three
beats lying in the Calumet river, were
destroyed by fire tonight. The loss is es-
tmated at $1.25O.OOO. that OF the Inter-
national Salt Company being placed at
100000. The building Of the salt company
covered nearly sixteen acres, extending
along the Calumet river. In these build
ings were stored 10000 tons Of salt, and
the greater part of this is said to have
been ruined by fire and water. Included
in the company's loss are the docks ex-
tending 1,5U feet along the Calumet river.
The fire threatened to spread to num-
Der of grain elevators along the river and
to other large manufacturing plants, but
after hard fight the, flames were got
under control.
About LBS freight cars were consumed.
Fifty of the burned cars are said to have
belonged to the Michigan Central Railroad
Company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-29
HEALTH STATISTICS.
Report Of Conditions in the District
the Past Week.

During the week ended Saturday last
there were 127 deaths in the District In
the week before they numbered 30, and in
the corresponding period of last year 118.
or the late decedents 70 were white. repre-
senting death rate of 1870 and 81 colored.
the death rate being 29.1. For all the deaths
the rate was pol as compared with 167
last week and 200 last year. The NOR
tally from pneumonia increased from to
10. from affections of the kidneys to II
and consumption IL to 10. There was also
an increase in deaths from diseases of the
nervous system from 7 to 10, of which 8
were cases of cerebral apoplexy; while a
decrease occurred in those from al Elections
OF the heart from Ii to 8. By violence 9
oeaths were reported, one being homicide
by assault resulting in fracture of the
Skull. and accidental, of which were by
drowning. 1 gunshot. fall down stairs /
tetanus from injury to foot and 1 .burns of
body"
Births numbering 40 were reported, of
., and females, II.
The cases of typhoid fever brought over
from last week were 63. New cases num-
Dering were reported, and II were dis
charged. leaving 63 cases under medical
supervision at the close Of Saturday last
or scarlet fever cases were In uuaran-
tine at the beginning of the week. No new
case was reported and were DISCHARGED.
reducing the number of cases in the CITY to
3 In as many premises.
At the same time cases Of diphtheria "a
mained In quarantine. There were new
cases reported and 8 discharged, leaving
cases with warning cards In six premises
or smallpox two cases remained In hos
pital. During the week one new case de-
yeloped. and there having been no discharge
persons remained in isolation at the close
Of Saturday last
Tie meteorological conditions prevalent
throughout the week were: Temperatures
OF the atmosphere. 50 degrees: relative hu-
mlolty, ~, and barometer, 1914. There
was a rainfall Of OO2 of an inch. the wtnds
being northwesterly. averaging seven miles
per hour. The maximum temperature. an
by special report Of the weather bureau.
was ~ degrees on the 18th. and minimum
80 degrees, on the same day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-29
DIR. n. n. CATE MISSING.
Mysterious Disappearance Of Wealthy
Man in New York.

A dispatch from New York says: With
$1,000 In cash in his pockets. DR.. H. H
Cate, owner of a. big sanitarium in Lake.
wood. N. j., dropped mysteriously from
sight in New York on Tuesday, April Il.
and private detectives have been unable to
get the slightest clew to his whereabouts
His friends declare that he was murdered.
and the detectives are working on that
theory.
His pocketbook, bearing his name and
containing one Of his cards, the card of an
insurance firm with which he had at times
done business and railroad ticket from
New York to Lakewood. was found In front
of No. 100 5th avenue on Monday, and Is
now in the hands of Inspector McClusky,
who has been asked to aid in clearing up
the mystery of the doctors disappearance.
The finding OF the wallet. with the money
which 1t Is known to have contained gone
Is proof conclusive to the missing mans
friends that he fell In with dangerous COM
pany. DR.. Cate was man Of exemplary
habits. He never drank and never was
known to associate with persons who might
trick hin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-29
The Revenue Cutters.

The United States revenue cutter Tus-
carora has arrived at Baltimore from VIII
mington. N. c., to have some repair work
done to her deck house. She is under the
command of Captain David A. Hall, who
has for his sta1 Lieutenant w. w. e.
Jacobs. executive officer: Lieutenant W. e.
Hall. navigator; Lieutenant W. A. O'Mal-
ley. and First Assistant Engineer Byron A.
Minor.
The revenue cutter Seminole is also at
Baltimore. from the North Atlantic coast,
She Is under the command of Captain H.
B. Rogers. with Lieutenant s. B. Windram,
executive officer; Lieutenant b. L. Camden,
navigator: Lieutenant Frank w. Smith,
chief engineer: H. U. Butler. and assistants
Herman Katschmann and g. II. Rock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-29
Funeral Of George Stewart.

The funeral Of the late George Stewart,
who was killed by railroad train in Buff
falo last Friday. took place this morning
from the chapel Of Lees undertaking es-
adjustment
Mr.. Stewart lived at LIST and N streets
southeast with his wife and five small chill
dren. Two years ago he went to Buffalo
to engage in the huckster business. His
team was struck by train on a railroad
crossing. and his body was horribly man
gled. The Rev. Father Manuel off1ciated
and the body was inferred at Mount Olivet
The pallbearers were J. A. Crowley, BEN
jamin Branson. ]. F. German and j. B.
Mockabee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-29
THE WOMA.N's CINCH.
Impossible to Run Telephone Exchange
With Men as Operators.

IF there Is one line Of work in the world
that the woman has cinched 1t is in the
exchange Of the telephone company" said
one of the craft to Star man this morn
ing. Women have more than an even
break with men in this respect. 1t would
simply be impossible to run telephone
exchange with men operators. Whoever
heard of a 'hello-boy.' Boys give trouble
enough with the private phones in Office
buildings. and there is not the slightest
chance Of their taking the place Of the
girls in the exchanges. And the reason?
Why, girls voice carries better over
the wires than that OF boy. but there Is
another reason. A girl can tell what
fellow on the other end OF the wire is
saying. but a boy would continue to holler
halle"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-29
Mrs. Sarah A. King Missinr

The police were asked today to locate
Mrs. Sarah A. King. who has been MISS
ing from her home. 211 II street northwest,
since Saturday morning. The missing wo-
man Is twenty-six years old, and is describ-
ed as being of small build, with black eyes
and black hair She wore nose glasses
when last Ooon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-29

The sheriff's office at White Plains, n. T.,
was ofhcially notified that the suit brought
by William Williamson against Clara Nor
rs, the actress for claim OF $500 for
wages had been settled. Her property Will
not be sold.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-29

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-29

| am firm believer in that Won
derful remedy, DR.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root. It's great medicine when a
man is not feeling we'll; after expo
sure Or loss of sleep and irregular
meals. 1t is also a great medicine
to tone up and regulate a man.
There is such a pleasant taste to it
and it seems to 60 right to the spot.
l use it and recommend it. There is
more Swamp-Root used by Kansas
City fremen than any other medi-
cine twice over.
Yours truly,
Nzx7Ga1zA4v,s
Assistant Chief,
Kansas City (Kan.) Fire Dept.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-29

I wrote to DR.. Kilmer & Co., at
Binghamton, N. Y, for free sam
pie bottle of SwampRoot, and its
effect upon me was SO noticeable
that / bought supply, and after
taking a few bottles of Swamp-Root
l had entirely recovered, and in six
months I became the man you see
me now. I had kidney trouble, ag-
gravated by bladder trouble. Was
obliged to pass water often day and
night, had back ache, and was run
down generally. A few bottles OF
this remedy did more for me than
dozen physicians could.
>@%~e z%@
2223 Vine St.,
Philadelphia CPa.), Fire Dept.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-29

| cheerfully give my Endorsement
to DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root, which
| sincerely believe, from my own ex-
perience, stands at the head of all
known curatives for kidney, liver and
bladder troubles.
My own cure and also my per-
sonal observation during years Of
service in the Toledo Fire Depart
ment, have convinced me that
Swamp-Root is a medicine of won
derful merit. l have seen many who
had been pronounced incurable,
speedily restored to health by
Swamp-Root.
Yours Respectfully,
Ell 5u4e4
No. Engine House.
Toledo (Ohio) Fire Department.
Evening journal., 1903-12-08
ST. STEPHENS CHURCH
OBSERVES Anniversary
Fifteenth Birthday Of Congre-
cation Fittingly Celebrated
by Special Services

Last night marked the close Of the
fifteenth anniversary celebration of St.
Stephens Lutheran Church. which was
begun on Sunday. a large congregarson
was present and several speakers par
ticipated IN the services.
The anniversary sermon was preached
by the Rev. &. l.. KrOiel, Of the Church
Of the Advent of New York. and he took
for his text, Hitherto Hath tho Lord
Helped U.s." lie spoke Of the SUCCESS
which had rewarded St. Stephens Church
since 1t was founded, but he impressed
upon the congregation the fact that all
the credit was due TO God.
Other addresses were made by The Rev.
I. c. Hoffman of Chester, the Rev.
Charles Hlrzel, Of St. Paurs Church
Philadelphia, the Rev. Frederick Kapf OF
Elizabeth, n. j.. and the Rev. Paul Isen-
schmidt OF the German Lutheran Church
Of this city. All Of the speakers dwell
upon the good work OF st. Stephens
Church and nearly AL went into a fore
cast of its future.
The dast speaker of tho evening was
the pastor, the Rev. Frederic Doerr. and
he extended thanks to those who had par,
eidpated In the exercises.
Letters were read from the first pastor
Of the church, the Rev. w. A. Sadtler
who ait present ds a professor in a col.
lege az Dubuque, Iowa, and the Rev. W
A. Schaeffer Of Philadelphia, who was d
missionary superintendent at the time
81. Stephens Church was founded. Boil
expressed regret al the fact that They
could not be present and sent ghelr best
wishes for the future welfare OF Tho
church.
Evening journal., 1903-12-08
Rules to be Discussed.

Besides the trading Of players. the
|Hb owners will go over the rules and.
|cording to reports. several magnates
We some important changes to pro-
Sc. Ned IIanlon. to make up for
Z light hitting caused by the foul
like rule. has a scheme to move the
|cher's slab still farther from the
line plate. Why not move the
cher down to the second bag or out
|to ceutrefield? The game could
len be played with eight men-a saw
|s OF several thousand dollars in SAL
" for a second baseman or an out
|lder. II a rule, such as Hanlon pro-
ses were adopted II would necessitate
pitcher for almost every hall pitched.
there are very few arms that could
|Rnd the strain OF pitching at a great q
distance than at present Ever since
seball has been the great American
me the club owners have been tink-
ling with the rules. The progress OF
|e game has made necessary changes.
u as the rules now stand or stood he
Ire the toul-strike rule they come
Fetty near being all that Is required.
etter abolish the foul-strike rule "a
hprove batting and base running and
rec the unplres 10 keep the players
/ the move on the field TO hurry the
me along ta
Evening journal., 1903-12-08
SPORTING NOTES

AfcISeesport. Pa. is to have an amateur
boxing tournament.
John Piening will endeavor TO throw
Jack Munroe three times in an hour at
Brooklyn, December II.
Danny Duane and kid" Griffo have
been matched TO meet at tho Tammany
Ciuo. Bosom, December II.
In Vancouver they don't prohibit box
ing bouts. hut they charge $50 for a IL
oense, and promoters cant see much diff
ference.
Mike Grady win make his reappoarance
IN major league circles next season. He
is slated to catch for the st, Louis Ma
ulonals.
Max Wiley, OF New York. tried to throw
e. Trembley, OF Montreal twice within
the hour and failed, Friday night, at Mon
treal.
Kid Carter, who was defeated in Eos
ton or Tuesday night by Marvin Hau,
VIII 80 to ahe West Baden (Ind.) Hoi
Springs for a short vacation.
Buddy" Ryan, one OF ch'cago's besi
siglrt-weights, and Battling Nelson, the
Milwaukee mint wdelder. are matched "a
box 20 rounds at Kansas CITY.
Eddie McDuffee, once king OF American
Pacs-IcllOWlng- cyclists, and now an ex-
pert driver OF automobiles. Vfn next sea.
SON Join tno racing army once more. tln.
time IN an automobile Of the steam var.
iety which he Is having made for his use
Albert Champion, the daring French
driver, whose accident at Brighton Beach
on October 81 nearly cost him his life vii
be out OF the hospital within a week. Fol
time Champion will walk on crutches
but, It IS said. he will ultimately recov
er TIE complete use of his limbs w1thou
showing lameness.
/ George Dixon, who recently won a de
cision over Pedlar Palmer in England
has been matched 70 box Joe Bowlzer. lea
English bantam-weight champion. In
twelly-round bout before the Nalt0na
Sporting Club. January 25. Bowleer de
feated Al Fellows. of Boston. the sam
night tha. Dixon won from Palmer.
Evening journal., 1903-12-08
I'D WEATHER
BASEBALL TALK
hding Of Players in Ma
|ional League Merrily
Going On
STRENGTHEN WEAKER CLUBS

bay The National League club owners
|pather at New York for their annual
ling. In years past this has been the
sion for a big ''pow-wow' or jawing
In. but since the advent Of Hermann
fncinnah and Porter in Philadelphia
the dropping of Freedman in New
the meetings Of the League are al
like a love-feaSt. Judging from the
of a number OF the club owners, a
|ber of deals for exchanges Of pay
|will be made ait the meeting, and
! of the new owners will be given
! first chance TO show their ABILITY
his line. That 1t requires tact and
" TO make successful trades in pay
has frequently been demonstrated.
of the best examples was the famous
OF Hamilton, Of the Philaes, for
b. of Boston. Though both men nre
OF the big league. Boston got by far
pest Of the deal and had several years
of Hamilton, while the Phiyhes, after
more than a season were forced to
Mash. Billy had been played up 70
4 h and Rogers ais a great captaIn-
'hger and that lis how they were trap
into making the most unpopular deal
be history Of the club.
Evening journal., 1903-12-08
Handkerchief Chances

Women's Embroidery Handkerehiefs,
12Lao to $3.50.
Women's Lace Handkerehiefs, toe to
$3.50.
Women's Plain Linen Hsndkerehiefs,
80 TO soc.
Special V and dozen prices.
Women's Initial Linen, 12Iac and
25e.
Mems Initial Linen, 121se and 25e.
Special " and dozen prices.
children's Alphonse and CASTOR
Handkerehiefs for Wednesday, 2c each
25e or more in Hsndkerohisfs, boxed
free Of charge in a tasty folding OF
stationary box.
Evening journal., 1903-12-08
TO SOLICIT FOR THE POOR
Salvation Army Lasses to Take Up
Their Stand in Market Street.

Ensign Handley, who is In charge OF
the Salvation Army work in this city.
has received permission from Chief OF
Police Black to take up a street col
lection To assist her to feed the poor
on Christmas day. The ensign was
here last Christmas. and with the help
Of her co-workers was enabled TO feed
500 poor. The ensign speaks very en-
couragingly Of the work. She says this
past year has been very prosperous
one. All being well the ensign and her
co-workers will be on the street by
Wednesday mutely appealing 10 the
public for help. Donations will he re e
ceived at Salvation Army Headquarters
No. sos East Sixth street.
Evening journal., 1903-12-08
Biz Offer For PLAYERS.

During the past week Angus, Of De-
troit, made a -four flushing" offer Of
100000 for Wagner and Leach. of
Pittsburg. but with the rule Herman is
trying 20 have abolished Angus knew
very well that Pittsburg could not ac-
cept the offer even though they cared
to do so. 1t looks as though Angus
was merely trying to get back at Drey-
fuss for the latter's offer OF $4,000
for Pitcher Donovan.
Evening journal., 1903-12-08
Way to Strengthen Clubs.

L would be a wise rule to cut out all
selling Of releases or trades be-
Zen clubs of the sam. organization.
hny club has a surplus Of players or
man who is dissatisfied. turn him
hr to one Of the tail-enders and in
way buili up the teams which
st need It. Tiis would prove more
bftable for all the league in the
Ig run and would do the game a lot
good. AS it now stands there is
le chance for a tail-ender to get out
the rut, because the stronger teams
not inclined to help the weak ones
!, but are always looking TO add
Ire strength 10 their own clubs. This,
course. is natural. but u is not do
/ the game any good from busi-
ss point OF view.
Evening journal., 1903-12-08
Foreman Saves Laborer's Lie.

Had not Jerry sullivan, foreman Of a
gang Of Italian laborcrs Of Ryan and Kel-
ley, pulled man from the tracks, he
wound have been ground beutatk ghe
wheels Of a shifting engine. The barrow
which he was wheeling along the track
was struck. but the foreman grasped the
man in time TO save mis- life.
Evening journal., 1903-12-08
Brides Father Not ResentfuI.
Hos Cholera Around Townsend.

Special TO the Evening Journal
Townsend, Dec. notwithstanding
the cooler weather many hogs in this
vicinity are sick with the cholera and
now and then a few Of them succumb
to the disease. Il is thought that a
few more weeks Of cold weather will
lessen to a great extent this malady.
Evening journal., 1903-12-08
FLORENCE CRITTENTUN SUPPER
Women Interested in Home Provide
Tempting Menu.

Managers and friends OF the Florence
crlttenion Home are showing particular
interest in the annual supper Of the home
which Will be given on Thursday night.
A tempting menu has been arranged
aud ircludes the following items: Fried
oysters. graham bread. baked beans. ham,
tongue rolls. butter, pickles. jellies. po-
iato salad, cake and ice cream. The latter
Is extra.
Evening journal., 1903-12-08
Cincinnati the object Point.

lis year it looks as though the Gin
ati Club will be the objective point
trades. The club has at present 26
under contract and Hermann has
b q out that a number Of them are
he market. All the weaker teams in
League are anxious to strengthen,
1t does not appear clear how they
90 at by shifting a few men from one
to another in the same league. The
chance teams like Philade phia, St.
$ and Boston have TO improve is to
up some good youngsters from the
br leagues. Each Of these clubs has
sd few. but 1t remains TO be seen
lher they made wise selections.
Evening journal., 1903-12-08
Books

First floor, elevator entrance.
New Copyrights, sse.
New Fiction, formerly, si.5o at SOC.
Fancy Gift Books, each in a box, 25e.
Gilt Top Library Series, 25e.
Children's Bool<s-all sorts; Buster
Brown" Happy Hooliaan," "Foxy
Grandpa" THE Tigers" "Aiphonse and
Gaston," etc, SOC each.
Evening journal., 1903-12-08
Wants Transfer Rulo Changed.

Garry Hermann is anxious to have
the rule changed regarding the trans
fer Of players from one league TO the
other without the unanimous consent
~ all the club owners Of the organiza-
tiOn. Garry probably would like to
make some Of his numerous deals with
American League clubs, fearing that
he can't put them all through in his
own organization. The rule, however.
is good one, and Hermann will find
il hard to convince owners OF other
clubs that it should be abolished.
Evening journal., 1903-12-08
rsams Have PIayers 70 rrsds.

Louis has outhelder Barclay to Of
|for some good man. Barclay IS dis
|aed with the Mound City and Rob-
h is trying to trade him for Seymour,
cincinnati. There are also a number
.ther clubs after Seymour, and Gin
aA should be able TO make a profit
trade. Chicago has offered Pitcher
Tor FOR Seymour and Poole, but Herr
IN had better be careful in dealing
Chicago. as Selee is one Of the clev-
/ in the business when s. comes to
|7ing off dead timber to advantage.
|as the same Selee who enveigled the
Ildelphia Club into trading Hamilton
Nash. Now that he Is anxious tc
|e Taylor. supposed TO be his stal
|ier. 1t would be wen for Hermann
Investigate. There must be something
ng with Taylor or Seiee wouldn't lei
go. for Frank has a reputation OF
sr letting a player 90 that amounted
|nythnng anterward.
Evening journal., 1903-12-08
Regarding PIayIna Schedule.

President Hermann. Of Cincinnati,
will also have suggestion to make in
regard to the schedule of games for
next season. He wants the regular
playing season shortened. and proposes
that ali the National and American
League teams play one series in each
city.
Evening journal., 1903-12-08
Rsolaimina Pronertv.

The Pennsyivsasa Railroad Company is
aning In IT'S property along the Christi
ann about where the Delaware road
crosses the stream. The dredge Vim is
digging considerable mud and placing 81
along the tracks. Much Of the marsh
land will in this way be turned Into val
aabe property.
Evening journal., 1903-12-08

Or. Alexander Eastman, an Indian
and a great-grandson OF Chief Cloud
man. who lives in Minneapolis, is a
successful physician. author and lee
turer. He is a graduate Of Dartmouth
College and Of Boston University in
medicine.
Evening journal., 1903-12-08
Stamina cars in West 90

After The present depo; Of the Pennsyi-
vania railroad is torn down and the sheds
destroyed. the passenger coaches win lie
kept at West Yard. Already number
Of the cars are being sent there.
Evening journal., 1903-12-08

Murphy, the Tammany boss" il
laying plans to crush David Is. Hill.
We don't care II neither survives the
contest; it's a case OF small potatoes
against peanuts from the standpoint Of
Istatesmanship,
Evening journal., 1903-12-08
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COS, 6O7, 900 rlarket ST..
Useful and....
Ornamental Gifts

in abundance priced fair and displayed that Gift
Choosing is made easy is the Holiday Story here
in a Nutshell The preparations are greater than
ever, and so is the display You'll miss great
deal if you don't pay this store visit. Read the
list below and observe the chances to save.