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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-02
ALAS FOR OLD CLOTHES.
No Sentiment Now About Selling Them
Such as Our Grandmothers Felt.
From the New York Sun


This is the time of year when wealthy
women sell their old clothes. Summer ap-
parel is Of too perishable a nature to make
the traffic in it pay, but the owners of
smart winter wardrobes frequently realize
$500 or $500 from the spring sale of dis
carded garments. The attitude of the pub
lie generally in the matter of second hand
clothing has altered much of late years. A
generation ago people who augmented a
slender income by selling personal gar
ments they had thrown aside would blush
even in secret at the enforced economy I'M
piled by the transaction. Now no economi-
cal motives are ascribed or exist. The SELL
ing is simply matter of business.
Our grandmothers when rich enough not
to have to bother about the alteration Of
old gowns the price of new ones gave
the old ones to favorte servants-outright,
not as part compensation for service. And
at times when there was something suit
able for Cousin Amanda or Cousin Aman-
das boy or girl the articles were shipped to
the lady with a prettily worded note, pro-
vided she lived at a distance SO that her
acquaintance would not recognize the be-
longings. The idea of selling for hard cash
any article so intimately and directly asso-
cated with one as ones clothes had not
then originated. And, indeed, those old
folks had tender sentiment for the clothes
that had served them. This is proved by
the chests and boxes full Of things buck
ram stiffened and yellowed with age that
exist now in old homes where few uproot-
ings have taken place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-02
Mining Activity in VIRGINIA.

Anthracite coal mining in Virginia is
to be taken up on large scale and great
excitement prevails in the neighborhood
of the mines Price Mountain, near
Christiansburg, Va said G. c. Coulton
of the Virginia village to Star man at
the Metropolitan. Several coal companies
have been formed recently and they are
buying up every acre of coal land OBJ
tainable, and paying big prices for 1t.
Buildings are going up near the mines
and all is activity. number of capital-
lists from the east inspected the mined
some time ago and pronounced the output
equal to the best Pennsylvania anthracite.
Heretofore the mines have been worked
In the crudest possible manner, but the
companies that have acquired them have
arranged to put In the most modern ma
.chinery and work them with the most up
to-date methods. and it is safe to predict
that there will be enormous output
within the next several months. 1t is pres
dicted that the working of the mines will
more than double the population of old
Montgomery county,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-02
Situation in Ireland.

'ohh d. ~ Snea, IN Donahoes.
Are there any breakers ahead in the new
situation thus unexpe ctedly developed? He
would be an optimist OVERLOAD, indeed who
could shut his eyes to the truth What has
peen accomplished amounts to little more
IMAM mutual confession that a state of
war IS bad for both sides, and that
an amlcable understanding on the terms of
change Is desirable for both parties, as well
as 1or the country at large. The crux will
come when the terms of capituIation are
presented for discussion It is understood
that the element of compulsion is to be ex-
Guided, and the aim of the government con-
fined to lending assistance to both parties
when they desire agreement-to carry out
the terms of the bargain made Naturally
the landlords will endeavor to secure the
highest figure that capitalized annual value
VIII bring, and quite as naturally the ten
ant purchaser will seek to keep down his
annual installments to the margin where
repayment will not mean starvation or
ruin. Fortunately, the basis for a reason
able settlement of the terms of agreement
is practicable by means of the returns kept
IN the land courts. The recorded results
of Judgments under Mr.. Gladstone's law
whicN provided for a periodical revision Of
rents to match the fluctuations in market
values OF produce, and the rates fixed by
the decisions rendered under this arrange
ment all over the country-will afford a re-
liable guide for a mutual understanding.
The danger point arises when the conflict
ing interests of both parties bring pressure
to bear in opposite directions, when the
proposals of the government are brought
forward. These may induce such spirit
Of stubbornness and practicability as may
impel the ministry to throw up the whole
measure and abandon the respe ctive contest
ants to their own resources.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-02
JOHN S. LAWRENCE DEAD.
Had Never Fully Recovered From,
Shock of Daughters Drowning,

A dispatch from Bridgeton, N. j., yester-
day says: John S. Lawrence, the father of
Miss Sarah, or "Dimple," Lawrence, who
was drowned with Clarence Foster in
Tiana bay, Long Island, in June last died
suddenly In Port Morris last night His
death was caused by strangulation result
ing from asthma. He and Mrs. Lawrence
had been living in Port Morris since August
last.
Mr.. Lawrence was direct descendant of
Commodore Lawrence of Don't give up the
ship fame" and nephew of Judge Law
renee of the New York supreme court. He
married early in life member of an opera
company in New York. He and his wife
resided at different times in New York
Brooklyn, Freeport and Hampstead. The
family had for a number of years prior to
the tragedy at Tiana bay spent the sum-
mers at Good Ground. The death of his
daughter deeply affected Mr.. Lawrence,
and he never fully recovered from the
shock. Since last August Mr.. Lawrence
had been in the oyster business here, and
had supplied hotels and restaurants in New
York. Besides the widow, he leaves a son
and two daughters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-02
SOLE OF HER FOOT.
By It Woman's Fortune Can Be Told
as Well as by the Palm.

From the New York Sun.
Character readers believe that the sole OF
the foot Is as good an index of personal
traits and the individual destiny as the
palm of the hand. The life line in the nor
NAL person should run without a break
from the base of the big toe to the base OF
the small toe. The inequalities in this line
signify the illnesses the person will expe-
rience, and whether those Illnesses will be
in youth, maturity or late in life. If the
line ends abruptly midway across the foot
and cannot be discerned further on, the
breakage means death at middle age.
The lines on the average heel are gener-
ally indistinct, but in persons of remark
able intelligence or tenacity these lines are
plainly distinguished. Numerous lines on
the heel running crosswise and in many
directions mark the owner of the foot as
qualified to take the initia tive and achieve
success In whatever pursuits he elects.
Such lines appearing in confusion also sig
nifty versatility. A cross lime on the bail of
the foot indicates love,yof family and a
truthful, loyal temperament The more
marked this line the better index 1T Is that
the individual will excel in the domestic
virtues. be a good wife. or good husband
and faithful in flial or parental relations.
Persons with slight dent in the center of
the sole are apt to be of a sanguine, enthu-
siastic nature, with a tendency to go all
lengths in love, in religion, patriotism or
whatever engages their interests. The
deeper the dent the more intense the ma
ture.
The moderately plump, somewhat short
foot is index of a steady-going, practical
person, systematic and to be trusted. A
long. slim, tapering foot indicates refined
sensibfity and a logical mind. The owner
is usually person of a conservative taste
and correct standards. The plant, deli
cately nodded foot joined to small ankle
generally belongs to person who is Inn
pressionable and good deal controlled by
impulse. The owner of such a foot will
have strong instincts toward independence,
and will prize variety and intellectual stim-
illus. The thick, blunt foot, Joined to an
ankle rather large and stiff-set. belongs to
the Industrious plodder Of not over-quick
perceptions.
The termagant. the peace lover. the crank
ana the fanatic can all be told by their
rect. The shape and length or shortness
or the toes is considered in conjunction
with the contour and size Of the foot itself
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-02
New Charter for Ship Combine.

day says The International Mercantile
Marine Company, the great transatlantic
ship combination which was incorporated
last October with an authorized capital
stock of $120,OOO,OO0 today flied papers
amending it's original charter. The amend
ment consists Of provision authorizing the
company to enter into a contract with the
United States government or any states or
dependencies thereof, or with any foreign
government or state, including the power
to sell or hire any of its steamships or SAIL
ing vessels other property to such gov
ernments or states for any purpose what
soever, whether naval, military or other
wise
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-02
Demanded a Jury Trial.

William F. Cole, coored, when arraigned
in the Police Court today on a charge Of
ASA ulting Thomas Butler, colored, de-
manded a jury trial. and the case was con-
tinued until later date. The men had a
dispute while near the corner of 9th and
N streets northwest about II o'clock last
night, and Butler went to the Homeopathic
Hospital a short time later to have a knife
wound on his neck dressed, which he
claimed had been inflicted by his adversary.
The police of the second precinct were in
formed of the affair, and Cole was arrested
later in the night by Bicycle Policeman
ForteneV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-02
New Ideas for Collars.
Veman's Home Companion.

From the Weman's Home Companion.
Every woman knows that much depends
upon the collar Of her shirt waist. That
is why the smart girl is always bothering
her pretty head to think up new ideas in
stocks. Among the novelties which she has
designed is a plain stock Of linen slashed
here and there all the way around. Through
these slashes narrow black velvet ribbon
is threaded, tying in a little knot just be-
low the stock In front. The ribbon must
be of sufficient length to have two long
ends, for they display part of the charm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-02
By Competitive Examination.

The board of medical supervisors, through
Dr. w. c. Woodward, secretary, has in
formed the Commissioners that after the
press of business incident to the April ex-
animation of applicants for licenses to
practice medicine the board will undertake
to formulate plan for competitive exam
ination of applicants for the offices of medi-
cal inspectors of public schools. Twelve
such inspectors were authorized in the last
appropriation act. -Four are to be colored
men, The compensation will be $500 a year
each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-02
Absence of Warning Lights.

Lieut.. John kenney of the tenth police
precinct recently %eported to headquarters
that six-inch water pipe had been placed
along the surface of 18th and Princeton
streets with no warning lights on the same
at night. Maj. Sylvester says it is his opin-
ion that if this character of pipes is to be
distributed on streets to remain until used
light should be displayed at night to pre-
vent accident. The report has been trans
mitted to the engineer department
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-02
Wanted on Charge of Murder.

message was received at police head
quarters at an early hour this morning
from the Philadelphia police asking that
colored man named Roxy Smith be ar
rested for murder should he come this way.
Smith is thirty-five years old, and wore q
green mixed suit when last seen In Phila-
delphia. 1t was stated in the dispatch that
he has a fresh wound on the back of his
hand and blood stains on his collar. Nc
particulars of the crime were given.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-02
GOV. SHEPHERDS BODY
1T WILL ARRIVE HERE ABOUT
THE 1ST OF MAY.
Definite Information as to the Plans
of the Journey Received by
Mr.. Quintard.

Mr.. Quintard, the son-in-law Of the late
Gov. Shepherd. has received definite infor-
nation as to the plans of bringing the gov
ernor's remains to this city. Unless some
change in the arrangements is made Mrs
Shepherd. Mrs. Brodie and her daughter
and Mr. and Mrs Conness Shepherd will
start from Batopilas the 10th of the pres
ent month. Alex and Grant Shepherd will
leave with the body lay later. The route
from there to Chihuahua, where the rail-
road begins, is very mountainous country,
and the most Of it will have to be Travelled
on mule back. There will. however, be re-
lays of animals and men at the different
stations, so that it is expected the party
with the remains will not be at any time
over a day behind Mrs. Shepherd and her
party.
A Seven-Days' Journey.
This journey will take about seven days,
so that Mrs. Shepherd will probably reach
Chihuahua April % and the party with the
remains the morning following. A special
engine will be in readiness. and the entire
party will leave the next morning for Ell
Paso. Texas. 1t is expected that they will
reach here the list of May.
The ceremonies here will be under the
direction Of the District Commissioners,
but no definite arrangements have vet been
made. The family have decided that the
body shall be placed in a vault in Rock
Creek cemetery until it shall be determined
what final disposition shall be made.
Mrs. Shepherd. who is improving in
health. WILL with some of her daughters,
spend the summer at Bleak House. Mr..
Quintard, as soon as the funeral cere-
monies are over, will take his family to
Tennessee, and then return with the others
to Batopilas.
The Memorial Fund
Now that it is known when the remains
OF the governor will arrive it is expected
that the finance committee of the memorial
fund will exhibit renewed energy 1t is
fact that the subscriptions have not been
as prompt or numerous as the friends Of
the movement had hoped but it is believed
that even in the month that remains in
which to work. if all the members of the
finance committee will put forth their best
efforts. the fund can easily reach figures
which will permit of memorial creditable
to the District and to the memory of the
man whom 1t is intended to honor for the
great benefits which he has bestowed upon
the city of his birth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-02
Two Robberies Reported.

Complaint was made to the police today
by Franklin c. Fuller that his house. al All
10Th street northwest had been burglarized
His house was entered this morning be-
tween and o'clock, he informed the po-
lice, and a gold watch. filled chain and
lead pencil taken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-02
The Commissioners have RECENTLY inyesti-

The Commissioners have recently investi-
gated number of complaints of dirt wash
ing on the sidewalks in various localities.
The engineer department has cleaned the
walks, but the property in each instance is
owned by non-residents and warrants cam
not be issued against the agents.
The inspector of buildings has reported
to the Commissioners that the Pauly Jail
Company has completed the cellwork in the
new workhouse for males
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-02

of the collar. Clover-shaped little pieces
Of white linen with their edges embroider-
ed in black silk are made with hole In tho
center, SO that they may be strung on these
velvet ends Of the tie. The narrow em-e
broidered turnover collar gives the finish-
ing-touch to the stock, which is embroid-.
cred to match whatever color velvet ribbon
is used,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-02

Charles w. Jones. chauffeur of an auto
mobile which ran into Charles F. Porter at
Brocton. Mass, causing fatal injuries, was
held for the grand jury in 5000, On the
charge OF manslaughter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-02

oncommongly long and unusually short
ooes, Wnether thick or thin, indicate char
acteristics out of the normal. The toes of
the Weil-balanced, judicious person are of
meHum dimensions only and moderately
tapering.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-02
French Canadian Views.

From the Montreal Patr1e.
England needs the aid and support of the
United States in the development of her
municipalities. The result of recent events
shows that 1t is time for us Canadians to
have definite policy of our own.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-02

Lot of Plain and Figured
Madras, neat stripe effects;
sold at 12kc. Green Ticket
Day ...............
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-02

Extra Extra quality so ,M eral9, :, MZhc
1Oc. Green Ticket Day. ~ z0OS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-02

100 dozen Colored Huck Towels, colored
borders with fringe; "a inches long, II inches
wide. NO SECONDS. Worth R7Z
1219c. Green Ticke y NIQC.
v
(MAIN STORE ONLYD
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-02

Lot Of Colored Percales, SO
inches wide, all light, pretty
effects; worth 1212c. Green
Ticket Day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-02

Lot of Embroidered Caps, a -
full ruche around face; wide R~
strings-usually 25c. Green Ii a ONo
Ticket Day.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-04-09

AT all points In his great western
tour President Roosevelt Is being re-
ceived by multitudes Of loyal enthusi-
astic citizens. At Madison, Milwau-
kee and other points in Wisconsin the
receptions were worthy Of the great
man and worthy OF his great Office.
And he is delivering very able speech
es. We have long admired Mr..
Roosevelt, regarding him AZ II high
minded man OF independent thought
and action, al honest practical poll
tician-in fact statesman. But he
is doing now what he never did before
he became president, and 1t Is some
thing that he ought to leave undone-
he IL defending the policy OF restr'cr
tive tariff taxation which goes by the
name OF protection. In both his first
and second messages TO congress he
simply said that the country ac-
quesced In the protective tariff prin-
ciple. Now, he says that the country
Is irrevocably committed TO the policy
OF high tariff taxation and that tariff
reform must not be tried rs n remedy
for the trust extortion. With all due
respect to President Roosevelt, we
believe that he Is utterly wrong in
this poeition, and that the logic of
events will prove him to be wrong,
Democrats ought to talks direct issue
with him, and with his party, and
advocate tariff tax reduction - not
only rs remedy for trusts but also
because greatest commercial freedom
would promote the general welfare.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-04-09
school Board Resolutions.

At the meeting on Monday night the
school board passed u resolution 10
the effect that children not having
previously attended school would not
be taken into the kindergarten depart
mcnt Mt any other time than the
opening Of the fall term Where
children are far enough advanced in
their studies to enter any class they
will be received Mt any time during
the year The reason for this action
is that the primary teachers have
enough work to with the three grades
in their respective departments, Pro-
motions take place only once year
lin June ! so that children entering at
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-04-09
THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 1903.

Judge Robert G.. Siebecker OF Mad
ison Is elected associate justice OF the
supreme court, and he has large
majority OF the votes polled; although
quite large number voted for Will
liam Ruger OF Evansville, who declin-
ed the nomination, but whose papers
OF declination were received too late
for his name TO be stricked from the
official ballot. Judge Siebecker Is II
worthy man and an able fair minded
jurist. He will do good work on the
supreme bench
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-04-09
COBB WILL BE MANAGER
OF the Big Financial Concern Or
ganized In Chicasaw Nation
Recently,

Muscogee News; Hon. Guy +. Cobb
returned last night from Tishomingo,
where he has been for some time
looking after cattle tax business. Mr..
Cobb has bought II home In Tisho-
miugo and will move to that place
about the first OF April. He has n
nice live-room cottage and 1t is locat-
cd In one OF the best residence sec
tions OF the city.
Incident to Mr.. Cobb's last visit to
Tishomingo comes the organization
of the Tribal Development company
which has been Incorporated with "
capital stock of 100000. The com
pany Ia made up MS follows: +. $.
Moseley, the governor Of the Chica-
saw nation, presidents; Il. l.. Soper,
United States attorney, northern dis
trict, presidents; G.. w. Burris, a
prominent Chickasaw, secretary; Guy
l.. Cobb, United States revenue in
spector, treasurer and general mana
ger; Il, NJ. Harris, ex-governor of
Chickasaw nation; Il. II. Colbert, u.
$. marshal, southern district; S. L..
Williams, banker; Kirby Purdum,
president Rank OF Chickasaw Nation;
Jesse l., Jordan, n wealthy Young
man of the Chicasaw nation; w. G.
Berry, Kansas City, manager Central
Coal and Coke company; w. G..
Gum, Fort Scott, Kansas.
1t was supposed that MIR. Cobb
would resign ms revenue inspector,
but 1t Is doubtful II his resignation
will hc accepted, He has had charge
Of the collection of the cattle tax OF
the Choctaw and Chickasaw nations
and most of his time is spent there.
He Is now receiving from that source
about $1,000 per day, No other man
who would take his place would he
able to do it, 1t would take year
for II new man to get the tax business
IN hand II is thought that MIR. Cobb
will be asked to retain the office, He
will be able to do SO and the manage
mcnt of the Tribal Development com
pany will not Interfere with his official
duties. Il he is allowed to quit the
service nj this timsit will be mighty
hard TO get u man to ill his place
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-04-09
Fruit Trees and Orname ntal
Shrubbery,

This being the time to order fruit
trees, shrubbery and plants for spring
setting, call on o. c. Smith, Dodge
vile, who will take your orders and
furnish the largest assortment of the
finest stock ever delivered in the
county. All stock guaranteed and
all guarantees made good.
The wonder beauty Sudduth Pear
trees furnished last spring have PROV
en- so thrifty and beautiful that the
demand is SO large as to warrant a
reduction in price. See samples of
them now growing in Dodgeville.
o. G. SMITH.