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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-12-04

The man Boyette. tried ut k:nston.
for killing his wife and acquitted on
the ground Of insanity. was after tn,
verdict examined by the same jury
and naturally pronounced insane.
WhereupOn Judge Brown sentenced
him TO confinement in the GeUart-
ment for insane criminals Is the Ian
requires. Ordinarily il would seem
that the jury thar acGuits of Ire
SrIver charge upon the belief of in
sanity would be safe to pass upon the
latter fact, but il occurs to Us tha1 Il
would be better for the judge to have
the power. that il be made his duty
to sentence Il acquitted of murder
upon h grounds OF insanity directly
to the insane department without the
further examination by The same OF
any other jury. II the defendant
pleads insanity and the Jury accepts
the plea. hen the sentence should fol-
low accordingly and promptly. in &C.
cOrdance with the verdict.-RaIeigh
Post.
a couple were married in East
Orange the other day. and the we'd
ding trip consisted of a journey to
the funeral of the groom's father.
Here is tragedv.-Atlanta Journal.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-12-04

Mr.. c. Haney, of Geneva, O., had the
piles for y years. Doctors and dol
lars could DO him no lasting good.
DeWitt's Hazel Salve cured him per-
manently. Invaluable for cuts, burns,
bruises, sprains, decorations, eczema,
letter, salt rheum, and all other skin
diseases. Look for the name De-
Witt on the package-and others are
cheap, worthless coUnterfeits. Sold
by r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-12-04
Ladies' ClOaks.

These we have IN all styles and
prices. Some of them beauties. In cut
and style we have Them in Military
Tight Fitting and loose; we have II
variety of colors and in prices to suit
all. Our military cloaks are specially
attractive n are maze up in Zibelines
and brOadclOths. and range in prices
from $3.50 to $9.9S and lp to $500.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-12-04
The Best Remedy for Group.
(From the Atchison, Kan, Daily
Globe.)

This Is the SeaSO when the woman
who knows the best remedies for
Group is in demand in every neighbor-
hood. One of the most terrible things
in the world is to be awakened in the
middle of the night by a whoop from
one of the children. The Group rene
dies are almost as ure to be lost, in
case of GROUP as a r~evolver. is sure 10
be lost in case of burglars. There
used to be an oldfashiOned remedy for
Group. known as hive syrup and tolu,
but some modern mothers say that
Chamberlain'S Cough Remedy - bet
Ter. and does lot cost SO much. IL
use the patient to throw UP the
phlegn.' quicker. and gives relief IN
4 shorter time. Give this remedy as
. as the CrOUpy cough appears and
it Will prevent the attack. It never
fails and is pleasant and safe to take.
For sale by all druggists.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-12-04
Mems OVercOatS.

We are showing several different
lines and prices. A good long cSar,
warm and nice at s2.9S. A beaver coat
at $3.50. A better coat at s.. 90, An
extra good coat at $3.50 and a beauty
for SO 90
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-12-04

The Sultan Of Turkey has caved in
on the Macedonia reform scheme ana
his ministers have fallen out.-At-
lanLa Journal.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-12-04
Rubber Goats,

That are absolutely waterproof. we
lave on sale this week at 81 so each.
LADIES' street coats. waterITOnS are
s.. 90 each.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-12-04

If the Kaiser doesn't leave off walk
ing in the rain, he will have to whis-
per when he Snores.-Atlanta Jour
nal
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-12-04

Hannah Elias. the colored woman IN
New York, because of whom the negro
Williams claims to nave killed Mr..
A. H. Green. with her rich New YORK
friends, is presenting an example of
social equality" which. although rr
a quiet order, is certainly not very il
spring from any point of view. Her
daughter and foster father Cher own
former husbands called to see her re-
Gently. but. being just plain ''nigGers'
were refused ddmissiOn.-EXchange.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-12-04

Remarkably fatality has attended
the family of Mr.. Peter Hickey. o:
Brooklyn. y. Y, Turing the past weak.
five members having died from typhoi1
fever in hat time. OF the six person,
in the household, only one. a littl-
daughter, remains She ts i'll ana
probably will die. A priest who u:
tended the family also contracted n"
disease and died-EXchange.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-25
YOUTHFUL VIOLINISTS.
Feature Of Christmas Entertainment
at First Church,

The feature Of he Christmas eve Sunday
school entertainment of the First Presby
terrain Church were the songs and violin Sc
lections rendered by little Gladys Virginis
McGarry, granddaughter of John M. Dial
zell known as Private Dalzell' of this
city. Little Gladys is regarded a wonder
by those who know her.
Although she Is but six years old, she
plays the violin, guitar and piano, and
sings like birl. She can play by note,
and just as easily by ear, and every one
who hears her Is surprised at the taste and
correctness of her execution Her violin
seems to be a part of her, and her chief
mode of expression Is through her music.
Like bird" said her grandfather last
evening. 'she sings on getting up in the
morning and just before she goes to bed IN
the evening"
At the Sunday school entertainment yes
terday evening she sang That Is What I
Want Santa Claus to Bring" and played on
her violin 'Old Folks at Home and
Nearer. My God. to Thee As an encore
she sang TN Take My Dolly Home"
Gladys McGarry is probably the youngest
violinist in Washington. She was born in
to talk has sung. When scarcely four
years old she began to finger the piano.
Since she was that age she has been
singing at all the childrens concerts at
the First Presbyterian Church. where her
talent is regarded as extraordinary. She
has taken lessons on the violin for only six
months. but Is already so familiar with it
that she can play 1t above her head or be-
hind her back with perfect ease Her taste
is for the simple and old-fashioned pieces,
but she can read and play more difficult
ones as WELL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-25
GOOD WORK.
Santa Claus Droop Remembers Motor
men and Conductors.

Santa Claus was thoughtful OF the con-
ductors and motormen of the 14th street
car line this morning AS the cars came
along on their downtown trips the dear old
gentleman stood at the corner of Stoughton
and l4th streets. ON the heights and, Sig
mailing the cars. caused them to come to
halt He seemed Their tall for the Santa
Claus OF song and story, and wore. instead
of the familiar full beard, flowing side
whiskers and mustache. white as the driven
snow. and a silk hat OF the latest fashion
In block.
AS the cars came to a stop at his behest
he drew from his capacfous pockets hand
ruls OF cigars, the quality OF which could
not be questioned His blue Teutonic eyes
sparkled with delight as he watched the
surprise Of the conductors and motormen
when he handed to each half a dozen of the
dark-skinned dream makers from the gem
OF the Caribbean. and his jolly red cheeks
and retrousse nose both served to COM
plete picture of the genial old gentleman
who comes down the chimney every Christ
mas eve and leaves good things for his
chosen.
Not until every car OF the line had passed
him did he leave the spot and when he
went homeward his overcoat had look
or attenuation that had not been noted
when he took his stand there, and every
man on the line had recognized one Of the
1olliest denizens of the city, none other
than the friend of everybody-E. r. Droop
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-25
THRILLING SEA EXPERIENCE.
Rescued Passengers From the Me-
nominee Tell of the Terrific Gale.

NEW YORK, December pa number
of the passengers who were on the Atlantic
transport steamer Menominee, bound for
this port when she was struck by a hurri-
cane December 7, and disabled so that she
drifted at the mercy of the storm for five
days, arrived here today on the Cedric.
They told a thrilling story of their expert
ences.
The Menominee left London December B.
Four days later she ran into terrific gale
and huge wave, which the ships officers
said was sixty feet high. struck the ship,
throwing her on her beam ends.
1t came with such force as to crush in the
heavy headlights in the cabin ports on the
starboard side, and the staterooms were
flooded. Most of the passengers were in
bed when the wave hit the ship. They
were thrown from their berths to the floor.
with bedding, baggage and everything NOV
able on top of them.
The utmost confusion prevailed for time
among the passengers according to the
story told today, and the officers had diff
Guilty in quieting them.
When the ship righted itself 1t was found
that her rudder post had been snapped off.
leaving the steering gear disabled and the
ship helpless. One sailor was caught in
the backwash of the wave and dashed
against the bulwarks. receiving injuries
from which he died an hour later.
Three other seamen were seriously injured
by waves which broke over the ship while
they were trying to make repairs to the
shattered steering gear and 1t became nec-
cssary to lock the passengers in the cabin.
OIL was used to still the waters, but with
little effect.
For five days the ship rolled in the trough
of the sea, Capt. Lucas and his officers re-
manning on the bridge night and day with
out sleep. Finally at noon on the fifth day
a temporary steering gear was rugged and
the ship Hmped back to Falmouth, where
the passengers were sent to Liverpool, and
such of them chose were sent to New
York on the Cedric.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-25
THE ORPHAN ASYLUMS
LITTLE ONES REMEMBERED BY
KIND FRIENDS.
Christmas Trees and a Distribution Of
Good Things in All the
Institutions.

The tiny tots of the various orphan
asylums In the city were not the least
happy celebrants Of Christmas day. De.
prived as they may be of the daily com
forts and liberties of the more fortunate
children of the world, the little fatherless
and motherless boys and girls are not
forgotten by lovable old Santa Claus
That fat and frisky gentleman treats all
children alike as far as he Is able and
does not forget the poor. Fine turkey
dinners and toys galore have made the
day at the orphan asylums one long to be
remembered by the little ones who claim
these institutions as their home. AS
everything else In the world Is of rela-
tive value and Importance only, the toys
of the hundreds of tots in the asylums
for orphans possess value equal to any
Of the extravagantly expensive products
of the toymaker's art to be found in the
mansions of the rich.
At the Washington City Orphan Asylum
To-Day dinner was served at 1 o'clock and
each little fellow and each dainty little
girl partook of all the turkey and cram
berry sauce their hopes could picture OF
their appetites desire. The real Christmas
festival at this institution, however will
occur tonight at 1870 o'clock when the pres
ents will be distributed at a party. The
board or managers. assisted by contribu-
tons from Mrs. 8. W. Woodward and Mrs
Shepard. wife of Justice Shepard, has
arranged to give each tot handsome pres
ent, and there will not be sad heart beat
In all the wards and rooms Of the big
building at 14th and streets when sleepy
eyes close for the trip to dreamland to-
night.
At st. AIMS and st. Joseph's much the
same program Is to be carried out. Big
christmas dinners were served today short
~ after noon. and this evening the distrt.
fc will
ayers of the institutions, assisted by benen-
cent persons, have been enabled, as In
years past, to provide for the little ones In
a way calculated to bring unbounded Joy.
The sixty children at the German Orphan
Asylum. on Good Hope road, Anacostia
We're visited this morning by some of the!,
benefactors, who carried them gifts and
sweetmeats. Others of the little ones re-
cefved presents from their friends through
finding well-filled stockings on awakening
early In the morning. A turkey dinner was
served, as usual. but the principal celebra-
tlon or Christmas will occur later at this
institution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-25
w. B. Moses & Sons. F Street. Cor. Nth.

become an established institution with Saks
and Company. Not only has Saks and Com
pany given away a hundred overcoats to
deserving boys, but many other acts of
charity have been performed by the firm.
Saks and Company every year cooperate
with the Associated Charities to be sure
that only the neediest persons may be per-
mitted to take advantage of their generous
offer.
1t must have been gratifying to the corps
of employees who were there this morning
for the usual Christmas distribution.
There We're little fellows who were too
young to know what was wanted. Per-
haps mother. or some near of kin,
came along to that the gift was forth
coming.
The boys presented their card. The
names were on a list. If the card and list
correspondent there was no delay. There
were all kinds of good cheer within the
first floor of Saks and Company. The
most experienced statesmen were retained
for the work of clothing these youngsters
and they entered into the work with as
much zest as if they were trying to make
sales to persons with ready money
Patrolman Johnson, who looks after the
beat covering the Saks store, observed as
the last boy left the store:
Il shant know my young friends when
they sell papers near me tomorrow"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-25
EIGHTY THOUSAND PAGES.
Work of Division Of Issue and Gazette
of the Patent Office.

The work of the division of issue and
gazette of the patent Office in conjunction
with the specification division of the gov
eminent printing Office has been greater.
this year than ever before. During the pub
..cation year just closed there have been
rinted 81. 1875 specifications for patents.
1856 trademark specifications and $50 de-
syn specifications, making in all $1,000
printed pages. This represents exclusively
the printing of the weekly gazette of the
patent Office, publication that will average
more than $50 pages. This work has been
done smoothly, without confusion or delay,
and with no errors that amount to any
thing. This smoothness can be attributed
in no little degree to the efforts of Mr.. j. w.
Babson. chief of the division of issue and
gazette of the patent Office, and to Captain
w. r. Ramsey, chief of the division of
specifications of the government printing
office Letters have recently passed between
these two division chiefs, felicitating each
other on the completion of the years work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-25
Railroad Men Injured.

George Johnson, a brakeman on the Bal
tinore and Ohio railroad. while attempting
to board a moving passenger train at the
corner of Delaware avenue and E street.
about o'clock this morning, fell. His
right leg was caught under the car wheels
and the foot was amputated a short dis
lance above the ankle. The patrol wagon
from the sixth precinct was summoned and
he was conveyed to Providence Hospital,
where he was given surgical treatment.
Johnson Is thirty years Old and lives at No.
20 F street northwest.
William F. Kidd. twenty nine years old,
of 504 7th street southeast an employee of
the Pennsylvania railroad. fell In front of
an engine at the corner Of 9Th and Vir-
ginia avenue southwest at an early hour
this morning and had two fingers on one
of his hands cut off. He was taken to the
Emergency Hospital for treatment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-25
Homeward Bound Mission.

The Homeward Bound Mission on Penn
sylvania avenue near the Peace monument
with two other branches in the city served
dinners today to hundreds of men who
gathered at the several mission houses.
AS the homeless wanderers registered for
their beds last evening they were each
given ticket calling for wholesome
Christmas dinner today. Needless to say
they slept the happiest sleep of recent times
when their eyelids closed on mental pic
lures of steaming turkey and other con-
comitants of the ideal Christmas repast.
The dinners were served at o'clock this
afternoon and the scenes about the mission
houses were well calculated to make the
charftably inclined happy and at peace
with all the world. Many voluntary sub
scriptions were received by the officials OF
the mission. The pension Office contributed
largely to the fund
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-25
POOR BOYS MADE HAPPY.
Annual Distribution Of Overcoats by
Saks & Co.

The little fellows who were ushered with
in the 7th street entrance of Saks and Com
pany this morning were possessed of thank
full hearts.
They gave their names and presented the
cards that had been given to them by Mr.
Weller. secretary of the Associated Chari-
ties Some Of the youngsters were accom-
panied by their mothers.
To these boys, the future rulers OF the
country. overcoats were presented by Saks
and Company. and Mr.. Joseph p. Saks Of
the firm was present in person to superin-
tend the distribution.
Bright little fellows. who have not yet
reached the age where they can appreciate
the conditions that come to those who are
needy, yet who. by their appearance. show
ed conclusively the result OF inattention.
threw back their shoulders took on
spirit Of self-respect and strutted away
feeling that Christmas was as happy to
them as to- others in better positions In
life. tys
This annual distribution Of overc0ats has
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-25
CONFEDERATE VETERANS.
Many Hearts Made Glad With Christ
mas Cheer

The Confederate Veterans Association,
following Its custom of many years, sent
out last evening an almost countless coll
lection of baskets groaning with good
things of the Christmas season There
were turkeys and cranberries and plum
buildings and tarts; there were dresses and
suits. and. In some instances. envelopes
containing money. The distribution includ-
ed food. clothing and money. as the neces-
stiles Of each individual case required The
recipients Of this worthy charity were the
widows and the members of families Of
confederate veterans. The distribution was
in charge of Mr.. John II. Walsh. who acted
as chairman of the relief committee
A considerable distribution Of food sup
piles. clothing and money was also made to
needy poor people Of the south by the ladies
OF the Southern Relief 6ociekY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-25
BALTIMoRE's GUNS DAMAGED.
Some on the Cruiser Will Probably
Have to Be Replaced.

Trouble has been experienced with new
breech mechanism placed in service on some
of the warships.
In the case of the cruiser Baltimore the
breech plugs do not work satisfactorily. and
the vessel has gone to the New York navy
yard to have the defects rectified. The guns
on the Baltimore were made at the Bethle-
hem steel works and not at the Washington
gun factory. and some of them will proba-
bly, have to be replaced with others.
1t is said at the Navy Department that
the battery defects can be readily rectihed,
and that the vessel will not be detained at
the navy yard more than three weeks She
is under orders to proceed to China for
service with the Asiatic feet. The Balti-
more has just returned from Key West, to
which port she conveyed Lieutenant Chand-
lers torpedo boat f1otilla from Hampton
Roads
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-25
Personal Mention.

Secretary Shaw spent the day with his
family at his home.
Attorney General Knox was not in the
city today, being with his family al his
country home In Pennsylvania.
Mr.. I. B. Brown, 100 Massachusetts, av-
enue. has gone to Meyers Cave, Va. TO
spend a few days with his sister and TO
enjoy little hunt.
F. D. Bandell of New York, formerly OF
this CITY, Is at the Raleigh
Surgeon Carlton D. Hass of the National
Soldiers Home. near Fort Monroe. Va. is
enjoying the holiday season with his pa
rents at Takoma Park d. c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-25
FATALLY BURNED.
Terrible Accident to Little Two-Year-
Old.

Louise NJ Brannan the two-year-o
daughter of Thomas Brannan, who resides
at 1859 East Market space. Georgetown.
was frightfully burned about 8 o'clock this
morning by her clothes taking fire from a
stove The little one was hurriedly taken
to the Georgetown University Hospital,
where her injuries were attended to. In
quiry at the hospital resulted in the infor-
nation being given out that no hopes were
entertained for the recovery of the little
one. The little girl was left alone at home
by her mother. who left the house for a
short time. Upon Mrs. Brannan's return
she heard the screams of the little one, and
upon reaching the room found her child en-
veloped In flames. After a hard struggle she
succeeded in tearing the blazing garments
from the body of her child but not before
the little one had received terrible burns
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-25
PRovoKEs NO EXCITEMENT.
Dreyfus Decision Uninteresting to Par
isians-Refuses to Be Interviewed.

PARIS. December 25.-The Dreyfus decis-
ion has created very little excitement. The
government expects that the public will
grow tired OF the case by the end of the
three months time which will be required
by the court Of cessation to pass upon the
appeal.
cation. but Joseph Reinach. formerly edi-
tor of the Steele. and his other friends ex-
press their delight at what they regard az
the first step towards his vindica ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-25
Fell Into an Excavation.

Mrs. Margaret e. Murphy of lips Park
place northeast fell into an excavation In
front Of 1925 18th street northeast while re-
turning from church about o'clock this
morning and received a slight injury to
her nip She was able to so to her home
without assistance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-25

According to telegram received at the
Navy Department this morning the torpedo
boat destroyer Lawrence Is disabled az q
result Of being caught in a storm on Hat
teras on her recent run from Hampton
Roads to Key West with the second torpedo
West for about q month for necessary re-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-25
Christmas pay Tragedy.

JOPLIN, Mo-. December 25.-Bert Barron.
aged seventeen. shot and killed his father.
Mat E. Barron. a miner. today. while pro-
tecting his mother from an assault The
elder Barron was Intoxicated Young Bar
ron. who Is under arrest. says the shooting
was accidental.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-25
Steamship Arrives for Christmas.

NEW YORK. December 25.-The White
Star steamer Cedric arrived today from
Liverpool and Queenstown. The steamer
encountered fresh to strong winds. but no
rough weather worthy Of note. She brought
2.277 sacks OF mail and 68 packages OF par
eel post
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-25
SENATOR HANNA IMPROVED.
Able to Be About His Home in Cleve
land and Receives Callers.

CLEVELAND. Ohio. December 25.-Sena-
tor Hanna, who was taken i'll several days
ago In New York. and who arrived home
yesterday on private car. was reported
to be feeling much better today.
The senator was able to be about his
home during the day and received number
Of callers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-25
WIN Be Buried at Annapolis.

Rear Admiral Rodgers. commandant at
the navy yard. New York. has informed the
Navy Department that the remains of Rear
Admiral Edwin White, retired. left New
York today for Annapolis, whare they win
be inferred tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-25

Postal Messenger Boys Remembered.
Clarence Mackay. president Of the Postal
Telegraph Gable Company. has presented
each postal messenger boy In Washington
with pair Of handsome gloves for Christ
mas.