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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-23
Society Reflects Officers.

At the meeting of the Society for Philo-
sophical Inquiry, held at the Columbian
University, Tuesday, January 20, the fol-
lowing officers were reelected for the en-
suing year: President. DR.. J. Mcbride Ster-
rett; recording secretary, DR.. Edward Far
quhar: corresponding secretary and treas
urer, Kepler Hoyt.
This being the tenth anniversary or the
founding of the society, the program con-
sisted of addresses by various members on
the work and progress of the society dur
ing the past decade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-23
Obstructs Channel.

Capt Thomas Todd of the steamer Es-
telle Randall reports that boat house mas
drifted off the flats above Colllngwood
Beach, Va. and its anchor has hung IN
mid-channel between Fort washington,
Md and Fort Hunt, Va, where the boat is
now lying No one seems to be aboard the
boat and she shows no signal lights at
night Several steamers have narrowly
missed running into the craft.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-23
The Tragedy Of st. Pierre.

Mr.. George KEENAN,. writer and lecturer,
who visited Martinique directly after the
fearful catastrophe Of May 8 last, Will ad-
dress the National Geographic Society to-
night on the tragedy of st. Pierre Mr.
KEENAN, has some remarkably fine views
of the ruined city, which he. will exhibit
1t was Mr., KEENAN, who discovered and
interviewed the only surviving inhabitant
of st. Pierre. The lecture will be given in
the National Rifles Armory, 900 G street,
at 8 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-23
Death Of Mrs. Mary E. Wright.

Mrs. Mary e. Wright OF No. 2434 Penn
sylvania avenue northwest, late of Lexing-
ton Miss, died at lib am. today. aftsc
a short illness. Mrs. Wright was the mothes
OF Mrs ]. H. Day. Mrs. c. E. Bronson.
AIRS. H. D. Goodale and Misses Eunice and
Elizabeth Wright all Of this city. -Four OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-23
TO CROSS THE BRIDGE
PROPOSED STREET RAILWAY Elk
TENSION TO VIRGINIA.
Will Accommodate the Visitors to Fort
Myer and Arlington-Passage
Of the Bill Looked For.

Within a few days 1t Is expected the Dill
to provide for laying single electric street
railway track across the Aqueduct bridge
will be called up in the Senate and passed
This measure has been fully discussed and
has been passed by the House Of Represen-
tatives and reported upon favorably by the
Senate committee on the District OF Co
lumbia. It has been advocated by many
people who now have to walk over the
Aqueduct bridge in order to reach this city
from Virginia, and who want better facili-
ties for coming in and going out Of the
city.
Provisions of the Bill.
The bill provides that the Commissioners
of the District of Columbia, who by law
have charge of the superstructure of the
Aqueduct bridge. shall build such an addi-
ton to the bridge as will allow the installa-
ton and operation of single track electric
railway, over which the cars of any electric
street railway reaching the Aqueduct
bridge on the Virginia side Of the Potomac
may cross into the District. The expense
amounting to $4,000, is to be borne in the
first instance by the Great Falls and Old
Dominion Railway Company, or, in case
of default by that company, by the Wash
ington, Arlington and Falls Church Rail-
way Company, and the tracks are to be
used in common by that company and any
other electric street railway companies de-
string to cross the bridge on terms to be
fixed by mutual agreement between the
companies. or in case the companies fall to
agree by the Supreme Court Of the Dis
RI of Col,,rnhio
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-23
Ordered by Commissioners.

The Commissioners have ordered that j.
T. Fink, chief engineer, water department,
is directed to proceed from Washington,
D. c.. to Addyston. Ohio, and return, for
the purpose of inspecting special castings
being manufactured for said department by
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-23
s1h. Mr. and Mrs. L. r. Smith, SO; sixth

SIS: Mr.. and Mrs. L. R. Smith, s.; Sixth
PRESBYTERIAN Church. SIS; Business High
School. $3.50; Mrs. Randolph H. Mckfm,
s25: L. s. Hilton, 81; Y Aguilar, Soc; L. H.
Padeett. 50: DR.. Jesse B. Schafhirt. 25c.;
William Ramsay, So so; Mr.. Robert B. Nc
Clellan, $40; John B. Lord, IS; D; Marean.
81; Miss Eva Hurd, 81; Miss Sara P: Lynch,
81; c. H. Etz, 81; A Friend, 81; ThorWold
Solberg, SO; A Friend to the Poor DOC ;
Mrs David Warner, 81; Mr.. oglesby Crit
fifth, So; Mr. John r. Griffith. $40; Mr. Jas.
NJ. Hoge, So.
Additional subscriptions are earnestly So
licited
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-23
Relief Contributions.

The following contributions have been
made in response to the appeals Of the AS
soc:ated Charities. the treasurer, Mr.. John
Joy Edison. acknowledging receipt:
Central High School, S33; schools Of the
second division. $1.T0: Mrs. Mary T. Adds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-14
To Glenn the Toilet Comb.

There is nothing that know of that is more trouble to keep clean than the toilet combs, but I have discovered A very easy and quick way to effectually clean them. I take either a tooth or nail brush that has been laid aside from the use for which it was intended and dip it in kerosene oil, then brush the comb from the back downward to the point of the teeth not letting single space escape; then when it is clean I take clean, dry cloth and wipe off the oil or, if I have another old brush to spare or even a new nailbrush, it will not be injured by going over the comb dry and removing all oil from be tween the teeth, then setting the comb up in the open air to get rid of the scent of oil, which it will soon do. Here tofore I have laid the combs in the bot tom of Hat bowl, pouring in enough very hot water to cover them, adding a tablespoonful of ammonia, letting them stand for a few minutes and then brushing out same as with the oil, says a correspondent in an exchange.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-14
THE CLUBWoMAN.

The Knowledge of the Kansas v@-
 riety-Her Domestic Lore.
 No talk about the Kansas woman would be complete without a word as to the clubwoman, several thousand of her The most remarkable thing about the Kansas clubwoman is the awe in spring, all embracingness of her knowl- edge. She knows all about Buddha, Browning or buckwheat cakes and can talk with equal fuency about the high CT criticism or the hired girl. She can tell you with the same readiness the date of the Italian renaissance or the day and hour when her first baby cut its first tooth. She is equally capable of figuring out the next transit of Venus or of cutting shirt waist from a yard and three-quarters of goods by pattern that calls for three yards and a half. Unlike Horatio, there are few things in heaven or earth of which her philosophy has not dreamed, and what she has dared to dream of she has dared to do" Public parks and foun- tains, kindergartens and restrooms for farmers wives, industrial schools, trav- cling libraries and art galleries, schol- arships in high schools and universi- ties improved civic conditions and beautifed schoolrooms-these are some of the dreams she has transformed into realities, and her work is only we'll be- gun. The woman's club has ceased to be an experiment and a jest and has become nucleus of altruistic activity, the center of an ever widening circle whose circumference will one day touch the stars. H. F. Wilson.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-14
0nN CTnTEORnTe0 FoRTIETH
 .W BE MNT WHTRN A ANNIVERSARY "':z s:; :::; H ILL STARRED RAID

l sharpshooters dismounted and asked
 the girl to follow and point out the
 way. Suddenly several shots were
 fired, and the brave miss, who was
 Emma Samson, stepped In front of For
 rest. saying: General, stand behind
 me. They will not dare shoot me-" 7 Forrest prevailed upon the girl to
 keep back out of range, but she said, E'You may be wounded, and it is my | purpose to keep near you" Finally
 they found the ford, and while Forrest
 was examining it the sharpshooters opened fire, and several bullets cut the
 bushes close at hand, one or two actu- ally piercing the girls spreading skirts.
 They've only wounded my crinoline" said she, waving her sunbonnet defiant ! ly at the Federals across the ravine. Instantly the sharpshooters stopped !! firing, took their own caps in hand
 and waved them, with three hearty i cheers.
 Forests delay at the ford gave 1 Streight time to reach the town of Gadsden and destroy the stores and supplies and to capture fresh horses for his men. The raider hoped to reach IOIuo duu uGSIrOy Lu0 DTluS0 D6u1uu his column so that Forrest would be baffled in his pursuit. A detachment of 200 men of the Fifty first Indiana rode | away to seize the bridge at Rome, and Streight disposed the remainder of his force in ambush upon Blount's planta- l ton. At that point the road ran half mile through dense growth of young Epines, then turned sharply to the right through an open field.
 Streight barricaded the road at the bend, compelling his pursuers to turn into the field. Behind a ridge he con- cealed 500 men and posted his sharp shooters in the pines. Forrest had been caught before by ambush and decided to take this with rush. With dash he cleared the barricade and rode on so rapidly that the sharpshooters had lit tie time to ply their shots. Firing their. carbines and pistols right and left, the Confederate troopers dashed for the second line beyond the field. This charge also carried home, and the line gave way.
 Finding that Streights men were still undaunted and ready to dispute the road at every point, Forrest sounded the recall and allowed his weary troop CTS a nights rest Streight took adyan-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-14
ii34 Madison Avenue
ENVELOPES, DIES AND ADDREssER.

iineator. The envelope should match the paper used and be of such size that one folding only is necessary. There is variety of novel shades in both paper and envelopes that have re- ceived the stamp of approval, and while creamy white is perhaps given the preference many choose pale blue, gray or pink Violet in delicate tone and white bordered with a color are also correct.
 Originality in these papers is achiev- ed in the shape of the sheet and envel- Dpe. Both square and oblong envel- ppes are used, and the flap may be in some fancy shape. A decided novelty Is a very thin white envelope lined with colored tissue paper.
 Royal Irish linen and bond papers are perhaps the finest grades, though imperial vellum in gIace or kid finish is preferred by many. Pongee bond and linen lawn papers are smart and are shown in the daintiest of tints and in cream white as we'll Those who pre- ter thin paper will appreciate the Ewptfan linen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-14

THEY'VE ONLY WOUNDED MY cRINoLNE! '" tage of the Hull and stealthily set out for Rome in the path of the detach- ment sent to seize the bridge. At the Coosa he found that the citizens had run off tho ferryboat after his advance guard crossed and he was compelled to march to another crossing seven miles distant This unfortunate detour gave Forrest time to cross the river and get between the raiders and Rome.
 At last it became clear to Streight and his officers that the situation was des- perate. The men were worn out and slept as they rode. Many of the mules were footsore, and the soldiers were obliged to walk. It was decided to struggle on and if possible overtake the detachment sent on ahead, but on the morning of the third day of this run der hunger and fatigue, and the leader reluctantly ordered them to rest.
 Forrest after resting his men on the late battlefield had selected 300 of the best and hurried on the track of the raiders. He found them in their bly, ouac and quickly divided his force to surround them. streight at once formed his line, but some of his men dropped asleep while under fire of the Confed- crate skirmishers. Both leaders sent out a flag of truce, and Streight offered to surrender if Forrest would show that he had superior force on the ground. This Forrest declined to do, but in answer to the question as to how many guns he had replied, Enough to destroy your command in thirty minutes Streight, however, de- cided to fight and turned back to his command. His officers insisted upon surrender and thus ended the great raid. Streight eventually escaped from Libby through a tunnel
 GEORGE l.. KILMER.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-14
nandeliom Greens.

When the yellow blooms appear, dan delion leaves become too bitter for use In boiling the greens to serve as a veg etable, especially if the leaves are a trif1e old, it is well to throw off the wa ter after five minutes, add fresh boil- ing water and salt and finish the cook ing. Many persons like the flavor giv- en by boiling small piece ce salt pork with the greens.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-14
How She Manawed.

The Pouter-So that silly old Miss Hen is to be married? I wonder how she managed to elicit a proposal?
 The Duck-The rooster asked her if she was fond of rice, and she blushed and said, "This Is so suddenp'-Judge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-14

The auuress one stamps the paper at the center near the top of the first page, but when crest is used the ad- dress is written at the right hand, ex- cept for note, when it is given at the end line above the date
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-14

5000 pieces. 5o,ooo yards No 4o, O. and 80 Silk Ribbons in White Black, Rose, Cerise, Scarlet, Turquoise dainty effects for Neckwear and Hat Trim mings at the unheard of price of 10 cents per yard 4,ooo yards of No 9, 12 and 16 Ribbons, Satin and Fancy Tafetas at cents per yard.
 LACE DIFFERENTIATION yards of Venice Bands in White, Butter and Ecru Goods usually sold at 15c to 25c a yard Con sale at 1Oc yard. fine lot of Yak or Cluny Lace, the latest and most fashionable lace to-day at prices much lower than can be obtained elsewhere.
 RIBBONS
 Free-$1 worth of stamps with special Remnants of Ribbon of one and two yards 1Oc piece
 WHITB GOODS.
 15oo yards Fancy Striped P. K. regular price 1ec, 2ooo yards of as beautiful silk Striped as saTe we # have ever seen heveral new and unique designs, worth anywhere between 39c and soc yard
 Our price for this sale 19c yard 5,OOO yards Fine Fancy Striped Lawns and Dimi- ties, lace and corded effects worth 25c
 Our price for this sale 121ac yard 2ooo yards very pretty Lace Striped P. Ks worth 25c. Our price this 121ac yard 1000 yards Fancy oxfords, worth 1ec
 Sale price 121ac a yard 25Oo yards extra fine Satin and Mercerized striped Lawns worth 5oc yard at any competitors
 Our price for this sale 19c ayard 25OO yards fancy and lace Striped P Ks regular price 25c and 29c. .......... price 15c a yard 5000 yards 3e-inch Plain White Lawn, regular 2,Ooo yards Plain White Oxfords worth 19c a yard
 Our price for this sale 121ac yard
 NOTION DEPARTMENT
 Free $1 worth of stamps with two spools Black Ihread at .10c Free $1 worth of stamps with two punches of En- velopes (25 in each) at 5c. c....-.............1 .1oc Free $1O worth of stamps with sale of ten yards of special lot of Preceded Dress Goods at 1Oc Free $1 worth of stamps with every yard of special lot of Hamburg Allover Flouncing worth $1 $1.50 at .......... 49c Free s2 worth of stamps with one Ladies' Fancy Collar at ............... .25c Free $1 worth of stamps with pair Ladies' Fancy Hose at .1Oc Free $1 worth Of stamps with two Windsor Ties at 5c each .1Oc S1 af Free $5 worth of stamps with full piece Fancy Elastic, ten yards for 25c piece Free $1 worth of stamps with two packages of four punches each of Tape at .............. Sc bunch
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-14
I.avish

Patience And you say they spared no expense at the wedding?
 Patrice-Yes Why, even the old shoes they threw at the bride and groom were all freshly polished -Yon- kers Statesman.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-14
FASHIONABLE STATIONERY.

QRazi8y, shape, Size and Color.
 Crests and Addresses.
 The character and quality of ones stationery are of the greatest impor- tance Etiquette and convenience have established certain shapes and sizes of paper for social use, remarks the Do-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-14
Asked and Answered.

Tramp Cat back door) Please, ma'an, could youse gimme bite?
 Lady (slamming the door)-Get out! I'm no dog-Chicago News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-14
We'll Filled Teeth.

Hasn't she bright smile?"
 "No wonder, with $60 worth of gold in f" Philadelphia Bulletin.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-14
Percale Wrappers SI.40 Each.

Extra fine PercaIe in an as sortment of the newest designs in stripe effects in Tan, Pink. Blue and Red, made with white yoke, ruffle over shoulder. fIounce skirt, $l. 40 each.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-14

Free, $1 worth of stamps with two Hair Ornaments or Pins at 5c each, worth 25c each
 Free, $1 worth of stamps with Ladies' Leather beIt at 1Oc Free $1 worth of stamps with one Ladies' Satin Delt at 10c Free, $1 worth of stamps with one Ladies' Pocket Free si worth Of stamps with large es,it Ra1f ayf Free s1 worth of stamps with two Hat Pins at 50 Free $1 worth of stamps with any piece of Crock cry or Glassware in our store from .10c to 25C Free $l worth of stamps with two boxes of Pins Free s1 worth of stamps with one bunch Dress Free, $1 worth of stamps with one Foundation Col Free, $1 worth stamps with one Satin Bow TIe regular price 25c. sale price 100 UPSTAIRS AND IN OUR SUIT AND CLOAK
 ROOM.
 Free s10 worth stamps with one pair Applique trimmed Muslin Curtains worth $2.7B at. .$175 pair Free $75 worth of stamps with $129S Raglan Free $5 worth of stamps with one 75c Dressing Sac que worth $1.25.
 Free $1o worth Of stamps with every Umbrella, at $2 over Free s2 worth of stamps with Dressing sacque Free $15 worth of stamps with any odd pair of Curtains ranging in price from .$1 to $25O Free $5 worth of stamps with pair Corsets, special lot at. 50c
 DRESS GOODS.
 1900 yards new Striped and Corded Ginghams for Shirtwaists, regularly sold at 15c.
 Our price for this sale 12Ac a yard 800 yards Linen Ginghams value 25c yard. Sale price 17c ayard 800 yards Colored Totokett silks, worth soc.
 Sale price 12hc yard There is only small amount of these and they won't last long. 5000 yards New Percales, light and dark colors. regular price 1oc yard Sale price 7c yard
 MEMS FURNISHINGS Free $1 worth of stamps with Mems Working Shirt Especial lot) at .45c Free $5 worth of stamps with Natural Wool UnderSh1rt worth 6Oc .39c Free $3 worth of stamps with dozen Mems four-ply Collars at .55c Free s1 worth of stamps with three Mems Cotton String Ties for .10c
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-14
Chafnbray Wrappers
 Soc Each.

Good styles in ground work of medium shades of Blue and Red, Mother Hubbard style, trimmed with braid, soc each.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-14
Percale Wrappers o8c Each.

Heavy, strong PercaIe in Navy Blue grounds. stripes and figures, ruffled shoulders, flounce skirt, O8c each.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-14
Percale Wrappers $I.25 Each.

Light coIors in Pink and Blue stripes and figures, ruffIe shoulder, fIounce skirt, $l.25 each
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-14
Women'S House Wrappers.
Chanabray Wrappers
 OSC Each.

Black, Blue, Red and Grey grounds, stripes and figures, ruffle round yoke, flounce skirt, 08c each.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-14

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The sun., 1903-08-09
KING PARDONED IRISH PEASANT.
His Departure FROM Constitutional 4 sage
ArOuses Comment.
.spe ciaE cable Despatch 10 THE 81

Special cable Despatch n THE sun.
LONDON, Aug. S-During his tour Of
Ireland, King Edward made a departure
from constitutional usage which had OBJ
tanned since the revolution. This was when
he was in Connemara. and at the instance OF
the Queen he remitted the remainder of
mans six months imprisonment Of which
four months were yet to he served, the
prioner's wife having interceded with the
Queen.
In Great Britain the prerogative Of pardon
is exercised by the Sovereign on advice Of
the Home Secretary and in Ireland by the
Lord Lieutenant on his own responsibility
when he is member of the Cabinet, on
the advice OF the Chief Secretary Other
wise in each case there ia a Ministerial
responsibility to Parliament for advice
on which the prerogative Of pardon is
exercised.
In the case OF the Connemara peasant,
it would be difficult to affix Minist erial
responsibility to the Kings act. but the
Ldw Times thinks that no constitutional
purist would have the heart TO take excep-
tion to the delightful departure from the
established practice.
The sun., 1903-08-09
OUR CONSU LATES SHORT HANDED.
Assistant Secretary Of state Peirce TO
Recommend Larger STATS.

SpecoL Cable Despatch 10 THE SUN.
LONDON, Aug. 8..Herbert HI. ID. Peirce.
Third Assistant Secretary Of State. is here
on an official inspection of United States
consulates in Europe. After visiting Bel
gum and Holland, he has returned to Lon
don. He says the consulates are doing
much excellent work, and his recommended
tions will chiefly concern the accommoda-
tions. He finds that Xthey are totally in
adequate to their business needs, and the
staffs are much too short handed.
1t is necessary for the Consuls to scrutin
ize closely every invoice. bill of lading,
&c, to prevent fraud in the United States
customs by undervaluation of cargoes.
As an illustration of this fact, the Consul
at st. Gall. Switzerland, where lace is
manufactured, prevented fraud of this
nature to the extent Of $500, 600 year.
As regards London, Mr.. Perce is salts
fled that there has been very little attempt
TO underestimate values. Nevertheless, the
consulate ia sadly deficient in accommo-
dations He advocates more suitable prem
ises
As regards the late ConsuI-General Lon g's
position in Cairo, Mr. Peirce considers the
post much underpaid compared with the
necessary expenditure of the British con-
sulate making it impossible for the Ameri-
can Consul to maintain such prestige as ia
en- ioyed by the British Consul.
The sun., 1903-08-09
ARTISTS HAVE A GOOD YEAR.
snles or Academy Pictures show Crafty"
INK Increase.
Special Cable Despatch to THx SUN

Special Gable Despatch to THx SUN.
LONDON. Aug. s.--The sales of Academy
pictures during the exhibition at Burlington
House show a great improvement over
those OF last year when the war and the
coronation of the King combined to re-
duce the aggregate sales to elo, 458, This
year the total realized was e20 III. the
highest since 1900 This sum does not in
clude pictures and portraits painted on COM
mission or disposed Of privately. IL IN
oludes only pictures marked for sale on the
catalogue and sold on private view. Such
sales number li5 including seven oil paint
ings three miniatures eighteen In black
and white and ten pieces Of sculpture.
Among the biggest prices for oils was
that paid for Napier Hemy's sea piece
youth, which brought Gi.26O. the high
est-priced canvas sold. Amesby Browns
Coming Day" sold for fo3O; Sir Ernest
Waterlow's "Warkworth Castle. asoO: La
Thangue's Moving Bracken, f8O0; Violet's
Provence, eeOO c. e. Peruguini's Silver
Tresses," $500; his Faith E4Oo; Blair
Leighton's "Alain Charter f6O0 ana
David Murray's Country Of Constable
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