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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-19
Names Log Cut.
rom the Springfield Republican.

from the springfield Republican.
Returns from the various logging sections
OF Maine show that the seasons cut will
be approximately 100000 600 feet, over half
OF which is spruce. About 800, 600 feet
Will be ground UP in the pulp mills, and
the rest will be used for lumber. This vast
harvest has called for the employment Of
about 10000 men, many of whom went in
to the woods early in the fall to make the
camps ready for the lumber jacks, and
nearly 100000 has been paid to them
in wages Now that the trees are down
and the logs on the waters edge. tho drive
will soon begin. and the prospects for a
good one are excellent. The season will
be profitable one for the state, but II the
wholesale slaughter Of trees continues for
a few years more, and no care is taken
to preserve the forests, even the vast Maine
wilderness will fail, and the pulp mills
and the lumber men viii be idle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-19
Defenders Name.
From the New York Sun.

From the New York Sun.
Curiosity piques interest in the name Of
the coming cup defender which, as is proper
remains a mystery. Republic" neither
bad nor good, has been floating about on
rumor as the name chosen. A later sug-
gestion Is Defiance" About that we agree
with correspondent who calls it too las
sumptious' 'impolite without being essen
TALLY sporty" The same critic prefers
Eagle" the name first suggested. Spread
Eagle" might not be inappropriate, in view
of the tremendous area of canvas promised
for her. New York" wouldn't be out of
keeping, unromantic as is the sound of 1t.
though possibly the majority of our fellow
countrymen who, we believe feel as keen a
sense Of proprietorship in the craft as the
comparatively few living on salt water,
might prefer a less restrictive title.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-19
Incipient insanity,
From the Springfield Republican.


1t has long been known that insanity in
Its earliest stages Is the most durable: it is
even preventable II perceived and taken in
hand very early. But this knowledge has
been without much practical fruit in recov-
cries, still less In preventions. The diff
Guilty has been twofold: ~ to have physi-
clans recognize the beginnings of insanity.
when not one In ten of them can do so
after 1t is long established; (2) to get the
recognized case under treatment of the
right sort before 1t was too late. OF late
there is tendency, which ought to have
shown itself long before. to favor the ad-
mission Of early or dubious cases into re-
ception hospitals for the insane alone lab
surdly called "psychopathic,' because all
hospitals for the insane answer to that long
Greek world, or even into general hospitals
which receive patients in ordinary disease
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-19

kle," and when the famous actor came face
to face with one Of his greatest admirers
the latter refused to believe the evdd
OF his own eyes, and demanded that Mr..
Jefferson get some one to identify him. The
latter was somewhat nonplussed that his
face was unknown to even the teller OF
to get the necessary Identification, said, in
those inimitable and world-renowned ac-
cents: If my dog Schneider vas here he
would know me, dots So The teller
laughed with delight, and paid the check
without further question. Nobody but Joe
Jefferson could have said It that way"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-19
Lobby.
From the New York Tribune.

Lobby. that word SO often seen In
newspapers In the season of legislative ses-
sions, has such an air of newness about 1t
one might suppose it was coined expressly
to denominate .'the third house" The case
is far otherwise. for Its origin is monastic,
according to the latest part of the OK
ford Dictionary" 1t occurs In 1853, in
airy defines the word then. with query
as "a covered cioister in a monas-
terry. In this sts', however, occurred
the irst use as a verb, and in
It's later polissas .sse. 1t Is SO used by
Goodwin Smith .saG by Mr. Bryce In his
American Commonwealth"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-19
1t is bright, attractive looking, because an

1t lie a bright, attractive looking, because en-
openly roasted. joint
As a matter Of fact. there lie a great diff
ference between the two methods Of cook
ing, baking and roasting. In the former
case the meat In reality is cooked ia hot
air, which has tendency to decompose the
Iat into acrid substances. When the door
opened the fumes escape, smelling Ike q
tallow candle which has just been blown
OUT. The smell from joint being roasted
mas ~ not this character, but, on the contrary.
py rad1atton-that is, by the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
80 SO 10 speak. OF heat waves. The air between
t tIae nre and the joint might be quite cool
E Eoa. rGasunE would proceed all the same.
cooking than is baking, and slow coot,ns,
r mas very decided advantages in regard 70
2rr PRES the nutritive value Of the meal
from 1 c tSa cook might learn a good deal
oy savage tribes. aoopteo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-19
A BANK TELLER TALKS
Signatures Becoming More
Difficult to Identify.
THE VERTICAL WRITING
TAKES AWAY ALL INDIVIDUAL
TTY IN PENMANsHIP.
Experience That It Takes to Become
Familiar With Several Thou
sand Signatures.
THEVERTICAL WRITING

THE average signature Of the young
business man Is becoming more and more
difficult Of Identification" said the paying
teller OF a leading local bank to Star
reporter today. This is 30 because Of the
teaching in the schools during the past
few years of the new vertical handwriting
although this writing is more legible than
the styles of the past 1t has q tendency to
destroy individuality in the signature and
put to the severest test the faculties Of the
teller In distinguishing genuine from
forged signatures. These facts apply par
ticufarly to young men who have gradual
ed within the past dozen years, for up to
that time there was only the Spencerian
style taught in the schools and every
pupil unconsciously acquired his own par
ticular style as his hand became adapted
to the use of the pen"
The business of the bank had been con-
Guided for the day, the cash had balanced
and the teller grew loquaoious as he sat
before a luncheon in a neighboring cafe
and repaired the waste in his system that
had gone through a siege Of ten hours
moods Of those with whom he had come in
contact.
Signatures Can Be Duplicated.
You see.' he went on, signatures can
be duplicated almost as easily as a suit
Of the world who have the power to ooun-
terfeit almost any signature given them If
they are permitted a little practice, and II
Is the dishonest among these whom we
have to avoid Therefore the new hand.
writing Is q constant menace to the teilerS
for II a signature Is really forged IL lacks
the individuality OF the genuine, and It is
this trait In all signatures that the teller
first has to learn. ! have thrown down
hundreds OF forgeries that would have
passed for the genuine in the hands of any
but an expert, and alb because of the lack
Of individuality. 1t is hard thing to get
overlook any more than one could fail
to recognize friend II he happened to
change his clothes. 1t cannot be taught
but must be acquired by the teller and II
IL this that has made me firm believer
that tellers aye, like poets, born not made
! think have familiar acquaintance with
500 signatures. and the rating behind
them, and when any one Of these comes
before me with q demand for recognition
on cash basis I instantly size up the
man presenting 1t and draw my conclusions
from the tout ensemble. Not only must
the signature be all right, but so must the
person who presents the check. and II he
IL unknown to me he must prove his identity
and right to the money called for.
A Suit for Inventory.
When you present a check OF your own
at your own bank you will observe that
the teller glances at the face then turns
II over to see that 1t 10 Endorsed and then
pays 1t at once. But you do not know all
that hs saw in that quick glance He saw
| the signature first, then the amount In
etantfy recalling II 1t was In excess Of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-19
Mayoralty Nominations at Toledo.

A dispatch from Toledo, Ohio, yesterday
says: On the first ballot In the republican
city convention today John w. Dowd was
nominated for mayor. Coincident with the
nomination came the announcement from
Mayor Samuel NJ. C.Golden Ruie'o Jene IS
that he, Jones, will be an independent cam
didate for his fourth term The demo.
cratic NOMINEE n ChAxlAa NJ EdaAa-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-19
Wit Under Difficulties.

From the Ladies' Field
At the recent battle OF flowers at Nice
violets and white stocks seemed to be the
flowers chiefly thrown. and Mr.. Zangwiii
called to us, we passed him, to be sure
and throw him some stocks which were
going up! Imagine any one being witty in
the midst of a battle of flowers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-19
Laborers Wanted.
From the Loldon Mail.

From INC LOLCOn -dHfl
Just at the mouent when thousands OF
the unemployed are wandering about the
metropolis and other large cities in
wretched state Of semi-starvation we learn
from number Of correspondents that in
many of our agricultural counties work is
practically at a staIdstill for the want OF
workers. In the north, in the east, in The
south and in the west farmers cannot cult
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-19

1t pays to read the want columns of The
Star. Hundreds Of situations are filled
through them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-19

vate the land and rural district councils
cannot proceed with their public works for
the reason that there are no laborers to be
obtained.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-30
Personal.

Mrs. r. 3. Adams, after brief visit
to friends and relatives in Charlottesville,
has returned to her home in this city.
Rev. J. E. Thacker, formerly OF this
city, but now of Norfolk, has declined a
call from a larger city in the Northern
Presbyterian Assembly.
Miss Annie Campbell Thomas has re-
turned to her home in Baltimore from a
visit to Mrs. CORTLAND Smith at her
residence near this city.
Mr.. B. F. Goodrich is seriously i'll
with pneumonia at his home, I'LL
Prince street.
We regret to note the removal OF Mr..
E. Hyland Brawner from the county.
Mr.. Brawner recently sold part of his
farm in Pamonkey and has decided to
locate in Alexandria. He is southern
Maryland gentleman of the old school
and the county can i'll afford to lose him.
However, since he has decided to cast
his lot elsewhere, we wish him that sue
cess in his adopted home which he 50
well deserves. = La Plata Times.
A successful operation for appended
It's was performed today upon MIR.
Carlton Crymes, by DIR. j. W. Boyeee,
at the Columbian University Hospital in
Washington, DR.. Klipstein, of this
city, and Others of the profession being
Dresent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-30
Tho Rocking of Like Eric.

The go mile trough of Lake Erie lies
approximately in the direction of the
west to southwest winds which prevail
in that part of the country. Thus the
lake offers an excellent opportunity for
studying the effects Of the wind upon
a large body of inclosed water, and
very interesting these effects some
times prove. Rhythmic gusts produce
a rocking motion and great blows from
the west or southwest sweep the liquid
body Of the lake eastward and some
times cause a rise Of eight feet or more
at Buffalo in the course Of few hours.
AS soon as the maximum force of the
gale has passed the water swings back.
Continued BOOKINGS are observed on
days when the strength Of the wind
1uctuates.-Youth's Companion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-30
Observation-Disclosures en- sargent.

CarS1us-Duran'sR evenRe en- VArBeht
When John S. Sargent, the famous
portrait painter studied in the atelier
of Carolus-Duran in Paris, his teacher
showed his fondness for him by paint
ing in his head in the great ceiling OF
the Luxembourg palace. Even after
he branched out for himself his mas
ter often sent for him to come over to
his studio and pose, his hands having
especially won the admiration OF Caro-
lus-Duran. The time came, however,
when Sargent could no longer answer
the beck and call Of his teacher, for he
was getting work Of his own TO do,
which would not allow him to leave his
studio at moments notice. One day,
it is related, Carolus-Duran sent hur-
~ call for him, and when he received q
note saying that Sargent was compel
led to decline his request owing TO
pressing work he was furious. A few
DAYS later friend, to whom he had
confided his anger at his recalcitrant
pupil. asked him: "Well, how Is 1t with
Sargent? Have you made up? How Is
hep "Ah, no." said the painter, and
he looked sad and his shoulders went
I'D. How is it with Sargent? Cest
finiw Another shrug. "Cest fni! It's
all over! hare been to the Luxem-
bourg. went and | got ladder, and
l painted out his head"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-30
A Ghost Test.

When you think you see ghost
how can you tell whether 1t really Is
a ghost or not? A recent writer gives
the following scientific method: I'VE
assume that a person sees an appari-
ton. 1t may be objective-i. e., having
existence outside the observers mind
or merely creature of a dlsordered
brain, subjective. The seer, while look
ing at the vision with both his eyes,
gently depresses one eyeball with his
forefnger from outside the top eyelid,
so causing a squint. If objective,
whether bogus or not, two outlines OF
the ghost will be seen, but one, Of
course, If it be subjective. One may
prove this by trial any time with any
object, near or far. mention this be-
cause of the many nervous and brain
wearicd people who see spooks and to
whom it would be better that they
should know that the trouble is with
in themselves and so seek a capable
doctor than continue to be haunted, as
they believe, by the supernatural"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-30
MEDICINAL.
GET inside.
Your Friends and Neigh
bOrs in Alexandria will
Show You How.

Rubbing the back won't cure backaehe,
A liniment may relieve, but can I cure.
Rackacbe comes from the inside-from the
kidneys,
Doan's Kidney Pills get inside
They cure sick kidneys.
Here is Alexandria proof that this is Sc:
Mrs. Felix CLAUS, wife Of Felix CLAUS,
steward. residence SSS south Patrick street
corner of Wolfe. says: Pain across my back
was unusually severe after hard days work
or if stood any length of time 1t became 50
acute that grew nervous and restless. Az
night when one expects rect and comfort that
was the very place X never came and as II
backache were not enough to torment the or
binary mortal, trouble with the kidney Sc
cretions were added TO il despite the fact that
| used medicines, all Of them standard, and
all guaranteed to stop just such complications;
| had given up the idea Of ever becoming well
and expecting little, but hoping for much
when read an advertisement about Doan's
Kidney Pills. went TO f. S. Leadbeater d.
Sons drugstore for box and commenced the
treatment. had very little faith in the rem
edy but am forced TO confess that II acts as
represented Good sound refreshing sleep
followed its use and that itself brought re-
turning strength and as the action and condi-
ton of the kidneys secretions improved, the
aching lessened and finally disappeared"
For sale by all dealers. Price 90 cents.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. y, sole
agent for the United States.
Remember the name-Doans-and take no
other,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-30
Change in the Weather.

After phenomenally mild weather
during most of the month, there is a
disposition on the part of March to
make its exit in the traditional leonine
style. The weather Saturday had been
snr,nglike for most of the day, but as
the evening shades began to fall the
heavens became hazy and early in the
night instead of soft southern zephyrs
cold northern blasts were whistllng
through the streets and sending up
columns of dust. The temperature kept
falling and by yesterday the weather
was again cold and fires were necessary.
Early in the morning there were splits OF
snow. and throughout the day the dis
NAL northeast wind Flew cold while the
aspect of the heavens was threatening.
Last night rain and hail fell and
throughout today the weather has been
rainy. cold and cherries. The scene
around the river front was weird, and
the heavy flaws of wind at times made
it impossible to use umbrellas. The
tide had made high, and in certain
places had spread into the strand. The
river surged and roared, and steam
vessels only appeared in the stream, and
they experienced much difficulty in
making landings. The steamer from
Norfolk arrived up on time. Her
officers reported encountering rough
weather in the bay last night. Should
the present northeast wind continue the
indications point to much higher tide
tonight than that of this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-30
Enhric nf DniIY Life.

1t is not of lofty or heroic deeds that
the enduring pattern Of character Is
woven, but rather Of the seemingly
small things Of life. Little unheralded
acts of helpfulness, slight self denials
that bar against selfishness, conscien-
tious attention to trifiing details Of du-
ty, standing 6rm to the right In spite
Of banter and contempt (really the most
difficult thing for young or old to with
stand), adherence to scrupulous homes
ty In word and deed even in what 9th
ers consider Of no import, sticking to
principle though one may be called
"old fashioned" "unprogressive" or
"puritanicap - these are the golden
strands which, woven into the fabric
of daily living, make men and women
nvincible.-Success.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-30
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The Episcopal High School team defeated
Maryland Agricultural College nine in game
of baseball on Saturday by score of 3 to 2.
There will be an entertainment for the
benefit of the school library at Burroughs
school house, on south Washington street, on
Thursday, April 2.
Judge Barley today granted an amendment
TO the charter of the Trust Company Of Cuba,
inserting the name of Harris Lindsey among
the incorpOrat0rs.
The workshop and material which had
been used in the repaving Of King street has
been removed from the intersection of that
thoroughfare with Columbus street.
1t is feared by many that the prevailing
cold weather will damage the fruit trees
which had been caused to bloom by the mild
temperature and sunshine of the past week.
Companies operating steamboats, on the
Potomac are considerably exercised over the
recent advance in the price of soft coal, and
an advance in passenger and freight rates is
said to be imminent.
Edward Groves, the old colored man whose
leg was amputated at the Alexandria Hosplt |
several days ago as the result of fax Z.
is about seventy years of age, and IT IS
feared that he cannot withstand the shock.
The horse attached to a milk wagon be-
longing TO Mr.. Barron, of Fairfax county,
ran away yesterday morning on King street.
The animal ran up Commerce street to West,
where it was stopped before any material
damage resulted.
A competitive drill before board of army
officers will be held at Fort Myer some time
this week which will determine whether that
post shall send troop of cavalry and bat
terry of artillery to New York to take part IN
the big military tournament at Madison
Square Garden, from April p to May 4.
Jefferson Davis the old colored man who
was found in an almost dying condition lying
in a ditch near the south end Of the Hunting
Creek Bridge several days ago and brought TO
this city by Chief Webster, has been sent to
Clifton, Fairfax county, He has greatly inn
proved under treatment at the Alexandra
Hospital.
Roe shad, rockfsh, large white perch and
smoked herring will be for sale by Mr.. Robt.
Travers in market tomorrow.
Mr.. Jacob Brill will give another crab
feast at his restaurant, foot Of King street,
tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-30
Fined Twenty Dollars.

Officers Mathew and Lyles this morn
ing arrested Leroy Dodson, Harry
Pitcher and Benjamin Hughes, on COM
plant of the agent of one of the railroad
companies charged with stealing several
bottles of whisky from car at the COM
panys depot on Saturday. The Mayor
called the case at eleven O'Clock and
from the evidence it seemed that the
goods were in car which had been
transferred from another railroad and
while in charge of the latter company
five bottles had been removed from a
barrel in which they were packed and
three distracted after the car had
reached the other depot 1t was shown
that DOdson was seen to carry bottle
of the liquor into George Enmert's
saloon on Saturday; also that he had re-
turned that night and taken possession
of it. The saloonkeeper did not know
the contents of the bottle or where bod
son obtained it. Dodson in his state
ment acknowledged this charge, but said
he had found the bottle on some excelsior
in the depot. The Mayor fined him $40.
The charges against Hughes and
Pitcher were dismissed, no evidence
having been given to connect either with
the theft. 1t had been reported that
they had accompanied DodsOn and an.
other man into West End yesterday and
that all four had become drunk, pre-
sumably on whisky taken from the de-
Dot. This, however was not proven.
The three men were workmen in the
freight department of the railroad COM
nanv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-30
After Mayor and Minister.

In Mayor Simpsons mail this morn
ing was the following postal card which
was placed in the mail in Washington
yesterday morning
Dear Sir:--If you married the boy Franklin,
17.years-old last week, you ought to be pun
ished by about 40 lashes, and if minister,
so called, married them he ought to be shot,
or else damaged so that he could not report
any more ON boy that is 20years-oldy that
takes drink in a saloon? They know the one
but don't know the other, so they only get
fee. Why did he marry the boy, he didn't
know him? Suppose he had a license; that
don't cut any ice Tell him he is a fraud, a
humbug, a perjurer A man that does that
is not fit TO be Rev. If catch him will
cowhide the sneak" Mrs. E. c. TAYLOR
The above refers to young couple
who came here last week from Baltimore
and were married.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-30
Deaths and Funerals.

Miss Martha A. Goodwin, former
resident of this city, died in Washing
ton on Saturday. She was sister OF
Mrs. General Ordway, and many years
ago lived at the northeast corner OF
Duke and Washington streets. The de-
ceased was 20 years old. Her remains
were brought here today and inferred.
Mrs. Ada A. Lamond died in Wash
ington Yesterday. Her remains vii! be
brought here for interment
The remains of John T. Price, jr,
whose death occurred in Washington
Wednesday last, were inferred in st,
Pauls' cemetery yesterday evening. The
services were conducted by Rev. DIR.
Hunt. of the Baptist church.
Mr.. b. f. Russell, eldest son of Mrs.
C. V. Russell, of 9O4 south Fairfax
street. died at the home of his cousin,
Mrs. j. J. beware, at Wildwood, Va,
early Yesterday morning. Mr.. Russell
was 25 wears old and had been sufferer
from consumption for the past three
wears. He was quiet Christian young
man. member of the NJ. f. Church
South. of this city, and his death is
sad blow to his many friends.