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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-15

Slaymaker, the young missionary Of this
city who was drowned recently in the Con-
go river. Africa, were held Sunday after
noon in the Second Presbyterian Church, of
which the deceased was a member. The
building was filed. In the gallery scores of
maker were seated. On the platform were
Rev. DR.. Frank J. Brooke pastor of the
church; Rev. DR.. William NJ. Morrison, a
Presbyterian missionary who had labored
in Africa; Rev. J. P. Stump, pastor of the
M. E. Church South; Rev. William J. Nor
ton, rector Of Christ Episcopal Church;
Rev. J. H. 8. Ewell. pastor of the Meth
odist Protestant Church, and Rev. ]. A.
letters, pastor of Trinity NJ E. Church.
Some part in the services was taken by
each one OF these ministers.
Registration Strength Of City.
When the office of the city treasurer was
closed last night It was found that those
who had paid their capitation tax of $780,
prerequisite for eligibility for registra-
ton. numbered LIS. This is considerable
reduction on the voting strength Of Alex
andrfa. which has been about 1900. Those
who failed to pay their capitation tax by
last night will not be able to vote In the
municipal election next summer.
Death Of Capt. Moore.
Capt Charles c. Moore, a well-known
resident. died early this morning at the AL
exandria Hospital in the seventy-f1fth year
of his age Capt. Moore was a native of
Orange county. but had lived here for
many years. He spent a good portion of
his life in the employ Of the Southern rail-
road. He was the father of Mr.. r. Lee
moore or Richmond, assistant auditor of
the state. The remains will be forwarded
this evening to Demaine's undertaking
rooms. In King street, to Richmond for in
terment.
General Matters.
The remains Of former Mayor ]. Thomas
Beckham OF this city, whose death occur
red Sunday at Auburn" his country home
In Culpeper county, were brought here this
afternoon and inferred in the family lot in
Ivy Hill cemetery. The interment was pri-
vate.
AT the annual meeting of the stockhold-
ers Of the Standard Brick Company. held
IN this city yesterday, the following direc-
tors were elected for the ensuing term:
Park Agnew, 7. L. Holbrook, F. Mertens,
william A. Richards, Walter G. Rogers
Henry p. West and William T. Walker
Funeral services over the remains of E.
Harrison Bell, whose death occurred Satur-
day night, took place this afternoon at
his late home, 513 Duke street Rev. DIR.
Frank ]. Brooke of the Second Presby-
terrain Church conducted the services.
Mr.. e. Harrison Bell died at his home in
Duke street Saturday night, after an i'll.
ness Of several days. Tuesday evening he
returned to his home from Washington In
condition bordering on collapse. It was
suSp ected that some sttmulant too strong
for his weak constitution had been admin
istered to him while In Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-15
The Bible and Science.

In an address delivered Sunday eyenine
before the congregation Of the Friends meet
ing house. 1911 street northwest. Josenh
Swain. president OF swarthmore College.
said: mo other book has ever been written
that has wrought 80 much In civilized and
religious life as the Bible, but 1t should
be supplemented by the great book Of ami
mate and inanimate nature, for the latter
interprets the former AS a single view
can give no adequate idea of a landsca "a
or painting, SO in the study Of nature Re
Is necessary to study her in many phases
In order to understand her."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-15
wifes Suit for Maintenance.

Mary M. Evans has petitioned the Dis
trict Supreme Court to compel her husband.
Charles r. Evans. said to be an employs
of the Navy Department. to provide for the
support OF herself and their child The par
ties were married April 1. 1901. and imme-
dfately thereafter. Mrs Evans charges.
her husband deserted and abandoned her.
She Is represented by Attorney E. B. Hay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-15
Guilty Of Housebreakinp

jury in Criminal Court No 1 this after
noon rendered verdict OF guilty in the
case of William Dutch, Robert johnson and
Frederick Downing. all charged with house.
breaking at the store of Louis Mensh on
Champlain avenue the night Of November 4
last Dutch attempted TO establish an alfbi
ing in question.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-15
Sues for Divorce From Husband

Ida May Elkins. through Attorney Albert
Sillers. this afternoon instituted proceeds
irgs for divorce against Nathaniel G.
Eikins. The parties were married in Baltf.
more. Nd. April o. 1880. and have one
CHILD. Infidelity on the part of the de-
ferdant is alleged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-15
DR.. Scott's Address.

In an address made yesterday afternoon
by Rev. DR.. Oscar J. w. Scott Of this city
on accepting the temporary chairmanship
he set forth in measure the aims of the
colored men on this occasion. In the course
a the address he said:
eve have gathered here from all parts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-15
Baptist Testimony
INSTANT RELIEF FROM COLDS, HEADACHE
AND CATARRH.
Rev. Frey's Statement:

Rev. P. I. Frey Pastor Of the Maple st. Baptist
Church. Buffalo, n T.. says: 81 have been greatly
troubled with colds, headache and catsrrh. 1 have
used DR.. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder with best 70;
suits. In fact. It has done wonders for me. and I
wish to recommend It to every one" This remedy
Is also q perfect specific for influenza
DR.. Asnew's Ointment IL without an equal for skin
diseases piles. SIC. ~.
e. @. AFgLECK. lzs PA AVE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-15
Headaches From Colds.

Laxative Bromo Quinne removes the cause T
get the genuine, call for the full name. 46c.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-01-26

Foreign Fire Fighters is the theme
of an interesting article by Fritz Nor
ris in the Cosmopolitan magazine
Americans, he writes, are very prop
| erIy convinced that their fremen are
| the best in the world. Still it can do
| them no harm to understand that
there are Others" even in effete
Europe. 1t is, perhaps. difficult to
realize that King Edward was ever an
energetic, active amateur fireman, but
| there are members of the London Fire
| Brigade who remember him in that
role, as we'll as his friends, the Duke Of
| Sutherland, Lord Arthur Somerset and
other young aristOcrats of the sixties,
who never missed a London fire if they
could help it, and who used to take a
very active part in fighting the flames
| On one OccasiOn-it was big fire at
| the King and Queen Granaries-the
then Prince of Wales greatly dis
tinguished himself, working till the
perspiratiOn poured down his face,
which was blackened with smoke, and
narrowly escaped being crushed to
death when the towering walls, forced
out by the swollen grain, fell with
crash that might have been heard a
mile away ''Scarcely a soul recog-
nized him." my informant said; "and
the very men who were working by his
side had no idea that the grimy, per
spring fireman was the heir to the
throne of England. Captain Shaw, the
former chief of the London Fire
Brigade, has had the king by his side
at many big blaze, and always found
him willing aid. The National Fire
BrigadeS' Union of Great Britain, en-
bracing nearly all the companies in
the United Kingdom, is a permanent
and pronounced organization with dis
tinguished membership and royal
patronage. The president, who is an
ardent friend Of the firemen and who
devOtes much Of his time to their in
terests, is the Duke of Marlborough.
The most successful reunion of the
British Fire Brigades' Union of recent
years took place at Blenheim, and the
American Duchess was hostess to a
thousand British firemen.
In Germany the firemen are often
hampered by absurd red tape, and
good work is often prevented by the
most rigid rules, for in Germany rules
are made to be obeyed A fire started
one night not long ago in the apart
ment of an American who was staying
in Berlin, and the tenant rushed across
the street and turned in an alarm at a
box. This particular street happened
to be the boundary line between the
city of Berlin and the town of Chariot
tenburg, which is one of Berlin's SUI
burbs. The Americans apartments
were on the Berlin side, the fire-alarm
box on the Charlottenburg side. The
Charlottenburg fire department re-
sponded to the alarm, and found to it's
indignation that it had been trified
with by being summoned to a fire that
was out Of it's jurisdiction. The chief
hurried to the nearest box on the Ber-
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-01-26
THE GREEN COLLINS.
By Oliver Preston

By Oliver Preston.
The greedy green COLLINS that gurgIe
and prowl,
Live close to the goobernut tree,
At night they do nothing but giggIe
and growl
And wink their glass goggles at me,
Oh, me! they giggle and google at me!
The greedy green COLLINS galumpbing
along,
Outlines they break forth into garrul-
GUS song,
And the song that they sing is a greasy
old thing
Of a grumpish old gump and goose
on the wing,
Oh me! and they giggle and google
and sing.
The greedy green COLLINS! I don't
like to tell!
They gnash and they gobble their
food, ..
And they say they prefer, when
they're feeling quite we'll,
To feed on green granite and wood
Oh me! They wouldn't eat you if they
could.
The greedy green COLLINS a grinding
their grub
Eat their food from glass goblets
they bought from cub;
While they google and giggle and glib
Der and grin
And ask the green granite to kindly
step in"
But unless you're green granite or
maybe bright tin,
Oh me and oh my, you'll never get in
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-01-26
Racing for His Fee.

Where are you hurrying to
at that rate, doctor?
DR.. Pulser-I'm called to visit a pa
tient in the last stages. I'm afraid
he will die before I can get to him
Boston Transcript.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-01-26
FINE FIRE FIGHTERS
INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT SYS-
TENS AND METHODS ABROAD.
KING EDWARDS EXPERIENCE

In His Youth He Was an Active Fire
MANFRED Tape in Germany-GIas-
COWS Splendid epartment-ln
One Swedish City Women are the
"Fire Loddies."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-08
Women at Prize Fight.

One of the more strikingly effecting sights of my experience here was the presence of about twenty-five women at the Ryan, Kelly prize fight Tuesday night. In most cases they were respectable mar ried women accompanied by their hus- bands One trio caught my eye especially for it was composed of an eighteen-year- old girl and an elderly couple-her father and mother, l learned afterwards. Their seats were four rows from the stage where the fighting took place, and they watched each round as intently as did even Honest John Kelly, who had a ring seat Most surprising of all, how ever, was two women occupying ring seats. During the interesting part of the fight they even leaned far over the ropes into the ring In order to lose nothing of the struggle They applauded wildly at times and expressed the most utter dis gust for the quitter in the preliminary bout.
 Returning on the car I talked with a Montana woman who happened to be an enthusiast on fighters. She talked quite interestingly of pugilists and pugilistic matters, going back into almost distant history and recalling records few men in the crowd of 1000 could do. She did not see any impropriety in her watching the fght-no more, at least. than attending the races. She assuredly proved herself to be walking and talking encyclopedia on fighting history.
 But, for the life of me, I could not en- joy the fight for thoughts of these women being present, for 1t was so far beyond my expectations I could think of nothing ell
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-08

that when the grand finale came, we, of Lees army, would go down like Napoleon at Waterloo, in blaze of glory, not fore seeing that starvation on the last retreat would so cripple the army, that, although Hoods division was nearly intact, yet only 13,00O would be left to lay down their arms. The last scene at Appomattox is imprinted on memory. The tears the oaths the hystercal. Insane laughter, the breaking of guns and swords, the prayer for death from men who had toiled and sweated. starved and bled for a cause they loved better than life.
 Most of us anticipated then that the ne- gro would be placed to rule over use but we did not forsee the exceed ing sordd malice and attempted humiliation with which it would be brought about. nor did We foresee the deviltry by which money would be wrung out of the south by the despicable carpet-baggers, who were the agents of the vietors
 To my mind the greatest battle the confederate soldiers ever fought was moi on bloody fields, but in his desolated home when for years he maintained the supremacy of his race against the sordid politicians, the fanatics and the credulous vietors of the north, who sought whilst robbing him, to degrade him as well as themselves, by injecting into our politica system four millions of a race not pre-. pared for the experiment.
 The confederate was reared in the belief that John Brown, who sought to murder at midnight women and children, was an assassin like Guitteau. The northern men agreed with us that the latter was an assassin, but worships the memory of the former as saint mostly because he wanted to harm only southerners. They were reared that way, or to use an ex- are built that way and cannot help it.
 We have long been accustomed to think ing that a man who believes the negro is equal to himself, is the best judge of the matter. and it is best to accept the situa- tion, but meanwhile keep our own door, steps clean as did they in the happy days of Jerusalem.
 The terrors of misrule, reconstruction the long years of negro domination, and the worse rule of thleving carpet baggers, did not shake the stern soul of the con federate. Not one in a thousand deserted his race or forsook the faith of his fore fathers, and now he sees the fruit of his labors, and his faith in states redeemed and Independent, and communities care less of the opinions of the worshippers of an inferior race. If America is saved from the fate of San Domingo and Jamai- ca, the salvation came by the courage faith and persistence of the confederate soldier and southern women.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-08
A Cent a Year Salary.

From the Milwaukee Wisconsin.
 The government pays the magnificent salary of 1 cent year to Maurice Proc tor for carrying the mail between Dodge vile and Mineral Point.
 Mir. Proctor operates a stage line be- tween the two cities, and he makes a good income from the passenger service.
 Recently he closed a contract with the government for three years, agreeing to carry the mail one way each day, and his bid was 3 cents for that period of time. He Is to receive his salary in three in- stallments of l cent each. He recently received his check for his salary last year, but he is not going to cash 1t until he Is in need of money.
 The distance between Dodgeville and Mineral Point is eight miles MT. Proc tor Is very proud over the responsible fly of having the United States mall in his care and enjoys the distinction of drawing the smallest salary on record. He also feels confident that if the govern ment should desire to retrench no ef- fort would be made to cut his salary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-08
Flinch Cards.
 Warren Bros.
MORTGAGE SALE.

Under and by virtue of a mortsar re executed to the undersigned by J. A. Dennis Gan unmarried man) on the 9th day of January, 1900, and recorded in mortgage book 259, page 57. in the office of the probate judge of Jefferson coun- ty. Alabama, I will proceed to sell on Saturday the 14th day of March. 1905. at Birmingham Alabama. in front of the court house of Jefferson county, Ala bama, within the legal hours of sale the following described property to-wit: Fractional part of the north side of lot number ten d0) in block number two CD, fronting forty (40) feet on the west side of School street and extending back, of uniform width, one hundred and twenty eight Q2S) feet to an alley, of O. w. Wodd Jr., subdivision of Woodlawn as 1t is recorded in the office of the pro- bate judge of Jefferson county, Alabama, in map book volume one O. page two hundred and forty-one CAD, situated in Jefferson county. Alabama.
 Default having been made in the pay ment of the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, this sale is had to satis- fy the debt secured by said mortgage and the expenses incident to the fore closure of said mort gage. Said sale to be for cash.
 J. G. SNEDECOR, Mortgagee
 By John H. Miller, his attorney
 s-S-4t-su
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-08
NEW HOMES FOR THE DEAD. A New Patent Grave vauIt-Air Tiqht, Water, Light and Burglar Proof.

These progressive times are bringing forth modern appliances and improve ments in all lines of trade, end glance through the stock of one of Birming- hams leading undertaking establishments reveals the fact that many valuable and practical improvements are being offered in this line, too. As it is only within the past ten years that any impr movements of note have been made in the way of burial receptacles, etc., the progress Of im- provement now made is very gratifying.
 Among the most important of recent inventions in this line should be mem toned the Baker patent air-tight, water, light and burglar-proof grave vaults. I hese vaults should be seen and exam ined for their worth to be fully appreci- ated. They are much superior to the brick and cement vault that has been Hitherto used for the purpose. These splendid new vaults have been introduced by the Erswell company, the well-iSnown undertakers of this city, ana can be had only at their place, No. 2019 Third ave- Iue. Other impr are also to be seen in metal-lIned caskets, as well as fine and medium priced wooden caskets.
 As it's probably only once or twice In q lifetime that person is called upon rc ake arrangements for funeral, they should net exLe erimert, but go directly to concern of years of experience an6 Established merit. such as the Erswel
 company in this city. This concern, un. der the progressive management of Mir R. G. Green, has added mary new appli. ances and is carrying one of the larges, and best assortments of undertaking sup. plies in the south. They have always ca. tered to the best people and enjoy the confidence of the public. ...
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-08

I had two furloughs on account of wounds, one so 1t said, for gallantry one to have some dental work done, and one { for a day whilst en route to Chicka- mauga. Of course, much was made of the returned soldier. who feasted on good things, and was a kind of hero. did not envy the lot of the few young men who stayed at home under one plea or another. The girls did not fail on every occasion to let them know their opinion of a stay at home" and I surely would have pre- ferred the fire of the enemy to the scorn of the girls.
 Captain Tom chaffin of Columbus Ga, never had a furlough, never swore an oath, never was in the hospital, and never received a wound. though he had the seams on both sides just below his pock- cts cut at Chickamauga and his sword belt was shot off and his canteen pune tured on other occasions. In a fight he always got a gun, and if coolness counted for anything. he did execution. The friendly post oak which sheltered us at Chickamauga was just his size then but 1t is larger now. Nearly every soldier got one or more wounds. I was hit seven times. but only three of them disabled me for more than a few minutes.
 Some years ago I sat on a dummy car in Birmingham. with six others, all Of whom had been wounded more thar once, and three of them five times Two were wearing minnie bullets in their muscles.
 There were a few soldiers who never were in hospital, never had a furlough, received a wound or shirked a fight.
 At first each regiment had a chaplain, but after a time, there were not enough to go round. Some of these devoted men
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-08
THE VALUE OF CHARCOAL.
Few People Know How Useful It Is In
 Preserving Health and Beauty.


 Nearly everybody knows that charcoal is the safest and most efficient disinfect- ant and purifier in nature. but few real- ize it's value when taken into the human system for the same cleansing purpose
 Charcoal is remedy that the more you take of it the better; it is not a drug at all. but simply absorbs the gases aud impurities always present fn the stonr> ach and intestines and carries them out of the system.
 Charcoal sweetens the breath after smoking, drinking or eating onions ard other odorous vegetables.
 Charcoal effectyally clears and i'm proves the complexion. fl whitens the teeth and further acts as a natural and eminently safe cathartic.
 It absorbs the injurious gases which collect in the stomach and bowels; 1t disinfects the mouth and throat from the poison of catarrh.
 All druggists sell charcoal in one form or another. but probably the best char coal and the most for the money is in Stuart's Absorbent Lozenges: they are composed of the finest powdered Willow charcoal, and other harmless antiseptics fin tablet form or rather in the form of large, pleasant tastiry lozenges, the char coal being mixed with honey.
 The daily use of these lozenges will soon tell in a much improved condition If the general health. better complexion sweeter breath and purer blood, and the beauty of 1t is, that no possible harm can result from their continued use, but on the contrary, great benefit
 A Buffalo physician in speaking of the benefits of charcoal, says: -T advise Stuart's Absorbent Lozenges to all pa tients suffering from gas ir the stomach ana bowels. and to clear the complexion and purify the breath. mouth and throat; I also believe the liver is greatly bene- fited by the daily use of them; they cost but twenty-five cents box at drug stores, and although in some sense pat ent preparation. yet I believe get moro and better charcoal in Stuart's Absorb ent Lozenges than any Of the ordinary charcoal tablets"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-08
New Cafe Opened.

The cafe of the Arkansas club has been opened under the management of the ca- terer who had charge of the Saratoga club last summer. It Is attracting many visitors, and the number at the tables augur for It's success.
 The club is also receiving a liberal pat ronage both on the races and the table One winning of $5000 at roulette is report ed to the credit of a New Yorker at a sitting Tuesday night.
 A prominent southerner here this week is Hon. o. B. Stevens. commissioner of agriculture of Georgia. He Is here taking a course at the baths. but will likely re- turn to Atlanta withing a few days. An- other Georgian of prominence taking the baths is Percy Middlebrooks, an attorney formerly of Watkinsville. He will be re- membered by sporting men as the famous football player at the University of Georgia during the years 1896 and 1897.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-08
BasebaII Men Arrive.

John J. McGraw, the manager of the New York National League baseball team. is still in the city. He has returned to the races. and is now playing them regu- larly again. Sometime ago when he found himself about s10.OO0 loser, he sud denly decided that it was not best for his playing ability for his to continue at the races, but when he got one or two good things which pulled the money, ne returned to the game. He and Jockey Wonderly are doing the chum act fin a way at the Southern club.
 Another prominent baseball player who has just arrived is Clark Griffith of Chi cago. He is at the Eastman, and has rot been here long enough to get good line on the general run of affairs. When he does, it is expected he will be in line with the other sporting men about.