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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-23
Relief of Tobacco Growers.

The bill recently introduced by Mr.. Gaines
of Tennessee for the relief of tobacco grow
ers is awakening interest in the south. II
provides that anybody may buy and sell
leaf tobacco In any quantity, anywhere,
without tax or license, and 1t permits a
grower to stem and twist his own crop
without restriction or tax. Concerned ae-
ton is being taken in some parts of the
Tennessee Kentucky tobacco regions, and
even in North Carolina the interest is
awakened as is shown by a letter from
Chief Justice Clark of the supreme court of
that state to Representative Gaines, saying
that the leading tobacco farmers are earn
estly seeking to discover some relief from
their intolerable situation"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-23
TYNER ARGUMENT.
Points of Law Discussed Today Before
Judge Pritchard.

Arguments were begun today and were in
progress at a late hour this afternoon be-
fore Justice Prtchard in Criminal Court No.
1 in connection with phases, other than
those heretofore argued, of the demurrers
to the indictments reported against James
N Tyner and Harrison J. Barrett as an
outcome of the Post Office Department in
vestigation The discussion involves only
questions of law.
Attorney A S. Worthington and Assistant
United States Attorney Keigwin addressed
the court today, and United States Attor-
rey Beach, Assistant United States Attor-
ney Taggart and Attorneys Crane and Her.
shey were present in court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-23
Rumored Violation of Strike Order.

The rumor that the members of Grantee
cutters Union had violated the strike order
of the Council of Building Trades by re.
turning to work on the apartment houses
being erected by Contractor Francis Due
hay, could not be confirmed today. The
officers of the council have not been In
the council last evening, but because OF
the absence from the session of the granite
cutters delegates no action was taken. 1t
was decided to maintain the strike at all
costs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-23
Steamship Nantucket Disabled.

CAPE HENRY, Va, December 23.-The
observer here reports that the steamship
Itasca, from Baltimore for Savannah, sent
a boat ashore today and reports that the
steamship Nantucket, from Baltimore for
Boston, is anchored between Point Look
out and Smiths Point with shaft broken
and wants assistance.
BALTIMORE, December 23.-The Nam
tucket belongs to the Merchants and Min
ers' Transportation Company of this city.
She left this port last night with fun
cargo of freight and passengers. A dis
patch to the company's office here says the
disabled vessel is now being towed to this
city by the tug Mary. The Gloucester of
the same line will sail tonight in place or
the Nantucket.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-23
The Seaman Prize Awarded.

The Military Service Institution of the
United States has awarded the Seaman
prize, 1905 800 in gold-for the best essay
on How best to promote rifle practice
&C." to Capt. James Postell Jervey, Corps
of Engineers, U. S. A.
The subject selected for the gold medal
1904, Is: THE experiences of our army
since the outbreak of the war with Spain
What practical use has been made of them
and how may they be further utilized to i'm
prove it's fighting efficiency"
That for the Seaman prize. 1904. is: Mill
tary Hygiene How best to enforce its
study in our military and naval schools ans
army"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-23
Another Chamberlain Victory.

LONDON, December 23.-Rowland Hunt.
liberal unionist and a supporter of Joseph
Chamberlain's fiscal policy has been elect
ed to represent the Ludlow division OF
Shropshire in the house of commons, to
succeed Robert J. More, liberal unionist.
deceased, by a majority of $40 votes. At
the last election Mr.. More was elected
without opposition. but at the previous con-
tested election his majority was nearly
1900. The issue was clear-cut. The cam
paign was fought exclusively on the fiscal
question. The constituency was deluged
with organizers and speakers from Bir-
mingham and representatives of the Frea
Food League.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-23
Will Discuss Arbitration Agreement.

A public conference will be held the
evening of the Both instant at Building
Trades Hall. 9Th and l streets. between the
employers and the union journeymen
horseshoers of the District for the purpose
of discussing the advisability of entering
into an arbitration agreement.
Officers for the Horseshoers' Union for
the ensuing six months were recently
elected as follows: President, James T..
Martin: vice president, Jacob Kessler:
financial secretary, Denis Keown; record
ing secretary. A. H. Lockhead: correspond
ing secretary. James NJ. Harigan; treas
William Hesson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-23
SAFE BLOWERS AT JAMESTOWN.
Secure Less Than $50 - Death Of a
Prominent Banker.
Dispatch to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
HAGERSTOWN, Md, December %
Robbers at an early hour this morning
blew the large iron safe in the Potomac
avenue station of the Western Maryland
railroad, Hagerstown. and almost demol
ished the office. Dynamite was used. The
robbers got less than $40 in cash. There
was a large sum Of money in the safe yes
terday. but it was deposited in bank.
Henry 8. Eavey, leading banker and
prominent citizen of Hagerstown. died at
his home here this morning, aged eighty
three years. His death was due to angina
pectoris, from which he had been a SUI
ferer since last April. Mr.. Eavey served
in the Maryland legislature during the
civil war. His widow and four children
survive,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-23
The Navy Yard to Close.

The President has issued an executive
order closing the Washington navy yard
at noon tomorrow in order that the en-
ployes may prepare for Christmas festivi-
ties. The order made no reference to the
Navy Department proper, but it is said
that Secretary Moody and Secretary Root
this afternoon are considering the Iues-
ton of excusing the employees of the War
and Navy Departments at noon tomorrow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-23
sTIRs UP THE CANDIDATES.
Virginia Grand Jury Gets After Elec
ton Law Violators-Disastr Fire.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
RICHMOND, Va, December 23.-The
grand jury of Dinwiddie county has in
dicted seventeen citizens for violation OF
the new election law. in failing to give a
statement of their expenses as candidates.
Among those indicted are some prominent
citizens The grand jury's action created
considerable excitement, and the result can
not be foreshadowed.
r. H. Perkins, Dinwiddie farmer, near
Reams Station, awoke today to find his
tobacco barns, stables, corn crib, granary.
outbuildings, horses and cattle had been
destroyed by fire. His loss will reach
thousands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-23
RELEASED FROM PRISON.
Remarkable Case of Long Term for
Securing Two-Cent Stamp,

remarkable case OF Long Term 1oI
Securing Two-Cent Stamp.
SIOUX CITY, Iowa, December 23.-Ells-
worth P. De France today stepped from the
state penitentiary a free man, after having
served term of fifteen years, less good
time allowance, for the theft of 2-cent
postage stamp.
The case is the most remarkable In the
history of western courts. De France was
convicted in the United States district
court for Nebraska for holding up mail
car. Although it was shown at his trial
that he secured only a 2-cent postage
stamp he was sentenced to Imprisonment
for life.
The matter was carried to President Nc
Kinley during his term of office, who COM
muted the sentence to fifteen years i'm
priSonment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-23
Inventory of McKay Estate.

The executors of the estate of the late
Col Nathaniel Mckay today filed in the
Probate Court an inventory Of money and
debts due to the deceased. The inventory
comprises two items. One is cash deposited
In the American Security and Trust Com
pany. 1918. 26. and the other debt due from
J. c. Burrows, 1000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-23
Honors to the Roxburghes.

DUNBAR. Scotland. December 23.-The
town council at Broxmouth Park today
presented an address of welcome, inclosed
in a silver casket, to the Duke and Duchess
of Roxburghe, and the tradesmen gave
them handsome clock as wedding pres
ent The duke heartily thanked the rep
resentatives of the donors, and expressed
the gratitude of himself and the duchess for
Yesterdays splendid welcome.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-23
Big Failure at Worcester, Mass.

BOSTON, December 23.-As a sequel to
the failure of the Worcester and South
bridge. and Worcester, Rochdale and Charl-
ton Depot street railways and applied con-
Germs several months ago, Frank d. Perry
of Worcester. former treasurer and practi-
cal manager of the lines, filed a petition In
bankruptcy here today. Perry estimates
his liabilities at $500. 652 and his assets at
$42, 297. Banks in New York. Philadelphia
and throughout New England are among
the creditors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-23
Cruiser Baltimore Returns.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NORFOLK, Va, December 23.-Unted
States cruiser Baltimore arrived in Hamp-
ton roads this afternoon from Key West,
Fla, having aboard United States naval in
spection board. which went south ten days
ago with Lieut.. Chambers torpedo fiotilla
bound to Philippines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-23
EXPOSITION STAMPS.
Designs Decided Upon by the Post
Office Department.

The Post Office Department has decided
upon designs for the st. Louis worlds
fair stamps, which will bear portraits as
follows:
One-cent, Robert r. Livingston, minister
to France, who conducted negotiations for
the Louisiana purchase; two-cent. Thomas
Jefferson; three-cent, James Monroe, who,
with Livingston, concluded the negotia-
lions; five-cent, President Mckinley; ten
cent, map of the United States, showing
the territory purchased from France. The
designs are now being made at the bureau
of engraving and printing. The colors will
be those used for like denominations in
general use. The stamps will be about the
size of the Chicago worlds fair stamps.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-23
English Author Coming to America

LONDON. December 23.-Henry Norman,
NJ. p. the author and traveller, will sail for
New York today from Liverpool on the
Majestic. He proposes to investigate the
question of preferential tariffs in Canada,
and will return in time for the opening OF
parliament.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-23
Fell and Cut His Face.

John German, forty years old, of Rich
mond Va. fell near the corner of 9Th and
III streets northwest about IL 80 o'clock to-
day and cut his face He went to the Emer-
gency Hospital for treatment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-23
Death of Wooden Manufacturer.

ROCKVILLE, Conn, December 2S-Geo.
Sykes. widely known wooden manufac-
turer, died today, aged sixty-three. In 1880
he was vice president of the National Assoc
citation of Wooden Manufacturers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-23
$4,000 FIRE AT WINCHESTER.
Narrow Escape of Representatives
Brother-Masonic Temple Damaged.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
RICHMOND, Va, December 23.-In a
$4,000 fire which occurred at Winchester
Va, today, the Masonic Temple, in which
President Mckinley was made Mason
during the war. was badly damaged by
smoke and water.
Mural paintings valued at 5000 suffered
the most.
Henry w. Denny, brother of Representa-
tive Denny of Maryland, was rescued by
fremen when all hope for his life had been
abandoned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-23

Victim of Shooting Dies at Richmond.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
RICHMOND, Va, December 23.-George
Hobough, shot by a negro named John
Clements at West Point, December II. died
at hospital here today. Clements is in
the King William county jail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-23
For Your Health's Sake"
GETTING
THIN?

People get thin when the system
is all run down and vitality lowered
by weakening cough or cold.
Something is wrong. You must
gain flesh and put yourself in a
proper condition right away or your
body will be too weak to resist the
ravages of winter ills.
You need a tonic to tone the sys-
tenn and keep the blood i'll good COM
dition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-23
a auaranteed Cure for Piles.

Itching, Blind. Bleeding Protruding Piles.
Your druggist Will refund money PAZ0 ONT
MENT falls to cure lou in @ to II days. ooe.
oc2-f,m.w-,f
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-23

been secretly married for two years to an
actor, Walter Halbach, also a member of
the Grau Opera Company. She was COM
ing home to tell her mother of her mar
riage She left her company at Freeport.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-23

All the public schools closed today until
January 4.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-23

Winnifred Reider, a member of the Grau
Opera Company, who arrived at her home
In Des Moines last night to find that her
mother, Mrs. Charles w. Graves had been
'Vutally and mysteriously murdered, had
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-23

Any Old Service.
The Evening Star has received a number
OF communications from its patrons who
are also patrons of the Chesapeake and Po-
tomac Telephone Company.
Mr.. ]. d. Robinson writes:
Your action in the telephone trouble will
be appreciated by the subscribers of the
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Com
pany. The service has been awful and
there is no redress. The people of the
district of Columbia are like the steam
shovel, they can shovel but they can't vote
The telephone company knows full well
that it is next to impossible for any other
company to get here; 1t has been tried The
company also knows that Congress can't
regulate its price. That has been tried, al
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-10-16
SPECIAL
Agent of Rural Free Delivery Mail Ser
vice Reynolds May Become.-1s Now
in Railway Mail Service.

Charles E. Reynolds, of Reynoldsville,
who is in the railway mail service be-
tween Grafton and Cincinnati, is an APP
plicant for the position of special agent
in the rural free delivery department of
the service. He has been in the mail
service several years and is thoroughly
acquainted with the work. He is also n
very efficient clerk and is well fitted for
the position he seeks. 1t is highly prob
able that his application will be acted
upon favorably and that he will receive
the appointment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles NJ. Hart and
guests, Miss Cover and Miss Conrad. OF
Winchester, Va, returned last night
from a visit in Parkersburg.
Harry r. Smith returned last night
from Parkersburg, where he visited
friends.
Captain Charles j. Golf is home from
Parkersburg, where he visited his daugh
ter, Mrs. s. D. Camden
s. a. Lewis returned last night from
a business visit in Parkersburg.
c. B. Outright has been on bust
ness visit in Parkersburg.
Miss Helen Horr, who visited here,
has returned to her home in Parkers-
burg.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-10-16
ACCEPTED
BY Sergeant Hawthorne for the United
States Infantry and WIN Go to
Columbus, Ohio.

Sergeant George W. Hawthorne has
accepted three persons for the United
States infantry. They are Charles Green.
of Wilsonburg; Victor Shockway, of
New Philadelphia, and George Beveridge,
of Iron, Preston county. The FIRST two
named win be sent this evening to Co
lumbus, Ohio, to be assigned to the In
fantry. The other one will be sent there
also. They were sworn in today by
Captain Stockle, of Parkersburg, who
came here for that purpose. Shockway
has seen three years. service, having
been in company n of the Second in
fantry.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-10-16
/ LABOR CONF Inc 10 ms
OF ALL NAT ION Al. TR ADES|
EFFECTS OF RAW TEACHERS.


Some years since the Maristta college
students Of the graduating class, during
the interim Of their sessions, would come
over into West Virginia, thus they could
..tili to birds with one stone.y That is,
they could make about $50 month for
teaching and ut the same time ..pick
up their Studies But such raw teachers
as they were pretty hard on the pupils
Of the public schools. One young chap
started school in this county, on Ten
mile creek. BE also started class in
Greek grammar. The writer remembers
to have met the young man in town one
Saturday and inquired about this class.
He said: ut is doing Splendid and no
doubt he thought so.
Now, there are teachers Of long ex-
perience who will contend that the ef-
fects Of bad instruction cannot be eradi-
Gated; that what is written ON the tab
lets of the brain in youth remains vivid
and can be recalled even tin old age.
However this way be, not long ago we
met Greek from the Tcnmile district
who made use of execrable English; but,
perhaps, alters all, this man might not
have been member of the college stu
dents class in Greek. G.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-10-16
ANGEL
OF Death Summons Miss Florence Har-
!. desty ut Kessler Hospital Friday
|. After Severe Illness with Ty-

- PkkUa0 G0VSEs
Miss Florence Hardesty, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Hariesty, OF Lum-
berport, died at the Kessler hospital Fri
day noon. Miss Hardesty had been i'll
for about two weeks with typhoid fever.
She was taken to the hospital for treat
ment. Thursday night she suffered a
relapse and was seized with hemorrhages.
She sank gradually weaker until Friday
noon, when death relieved her of her SUE.
ferings.
The deceased was 20 years of age. She
e survived by three sisters and two
brothers: Emma, married sister, who
lives in Colorado; Elsie and Annie Har-
desty, who live at home; E. b. and E.
w. Hardesty, of this city, besides her
father and mother.
Miss Hardesty was bright and a.
tTactive young lady with large circle
OF friends, who will receive the news of
her untimely death with deep and sin
core sorrow.
No arrangements have been made for
the funeral.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-10-16
WELL
Due IN Salem Causes Great Interest IL
That Town and Hope Is That Oil
May be Struck in Abundance.

The people of Salem have their eyes
ON the Thompson we'll. No. l, which the
Star Oil and Gas company is drilling al
most within the corporate limits of that
town. The Gordon sand will be reached
today or tomorrow and the hope is that
oil may be found in abundance. The
finding of oil in paying quantity will
be the beginning of big development.
Considerable gas was struck in the stray
sand.
r. T. Lowndes also has well coming
IN on his farm adjoining the Samuel Gain
farm. The drill is five or six feet in the
sand and 200 feet of fluid or more has
shown up. 1t is expected to be COOL
producer and is an important one. being
IN practically new field.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-10-16

a boon to travellers. DIR. Fowler's Ex-
tract of Wild Strawberry. Cures dys-
entery. diarrhoea, seasickness, nausea.
Pleasant = -. Nets ?-omntly. 4nm
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-10-16

Only one remedy in the world that
viii at once stop itchiness of the skin
in any part of the body. Doan's oint-
ment. At any drug store, so cents.
4D.1m
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-10-16
CAD sREArH FROM cA1ARRH-

All druggists are authorized by the
manufacturers of Bunsen's Catarrh Cure
to refund the money if it fails to cure
any case of nasal catarrh, catarrhal deaf
ness or catarrh of the head, no matter
of how long standing. One application
gives case and rest. Contains no mer-
curry or other injurious drug. Bunsen's
catarrh Cure is new discovery and is
the only catarrh remedy sold on posi-
tive guarantee-No cure, no pay. Price
25c. Sold by Wells & Haymaker, drug
gists.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-10-16
ACCIDENT

Howard NJ. Gore, who is IN the Har-
rison county hospital undergoing treat
ment for strains received by being
thrown from a horse, is improving grad
ually. He has lumber plant at Etan
and was in Randolph county inspect
ing timber, when the accident happen.
ed. While he was looking closely at
some trees the horse he was riding step
ped into low place, stumbled and fell
throwing Mr.. Gore violently to tae
ground and causing his injuries.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-10-16
1NrERrArroNAL ORGANIZATIONS
OF BUILDING AND REPAIRING
TRADES HOLD MEETING.


indianapolis. Ind, Oct. 9.-LeadinS
representatives Of the natnicnal inter
national organizations Of building and
repairing trades met yesterday afternoon
in conference for the purpose Of bring
ing their respective organizations into
an iteratical fedratpta
an international 8edefdtion having for
its object the arbitration, adjudication
and conduct Of building trades affairs.
Among those attending are N. p. Car
rick, secretary and treasurer OF the
Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators and
Paperhangers; James Hannahan, grand
trustee Of the international Union Of
Steam Engineers; p. Guggins, president
Of the National Union of Brickla5ers
and Masons; ]. R. Cayanangh and w.
A. OKeefc, president and secretary
treasurer Of the Operative Plastercrs In
transitional association; Frank Buchar-
m, president OF the Bridge and struc-
tural Eronworloers International Union;
Herman Lillian, president Of the Inter
national Hod Carriers and Building
Laborers Union; Frank Duffy, secretary.
and Thomas. Neaie, treasurer, of tho
Brotherhood Of Carpenters and Joiners,
and John Maloney and s. B. French, OF
the Electrical Workers. They represen.
100000 workmen.
A committee was appointed TO frame
n skeleton constitution to be submitted
to the conference.
Adjournment was then taken until to-
day.
There Is very general disposition
among all of the delegates to have the
new international Federation work in
perfect harmony with the American
Federation of Labor and other national
declarations IN (which different ones of
the. building trades are represented. All
of the organizations propose to remain
in their rpesent federation alliances and
to pay their per capita assessments.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-10-16

1T was almost = miracle. Burdock
Blood Bitters cured me Of a terrible
breaking out all over the body. / am
very grateful" Miss Julia Filbridge,
West cornweli, Conn 49-lm
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-10-16
BACK BROKEN.

"A weak back is an Indication of
Bright's Disease. Don't let any symp-
toms of Bright's disease present itself.
Use DeBelps Kidney Pills. They are
the only kidney medicine that positively
cures all diseases arising from disorder
ed and other kidney troubles. Every
box warranted. Price 25c per box. For
sale by Wells & Haymaker.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-10-16
CIRCUS
belonging to Walter L. Main win Go
Into Winter Quarters IN the Union
Land Park. III

The Walter L. Main circus will go into
winter quarters in Clarlsshurg. G. h.
Hines, the manager of the circus, gives
out the information that the show will
come here and take up quarters in the
Union Land park, remaining until the
show season opens next spring. He states
that the circus will be on the road about
two weeks yet and will then turn in for
the winter.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-10-16
FORECLOSURE SALE.

We are forced to sell one gross
Bunsen's Pine Tar Cough Honey
at once. Call early and lay In .
supply Of the best cough syrup
ever made. For sale by Wells 6.
Haynaker.