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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-22
FLAG DAY OBSERVANCE
THE ISSUANCE OF PROCLAMA-
TON RECOMMENDED.
Monday, June Is, the Date - Letter
From Gen. Thomas M
Vincent.

Commissioner Mcfarland today recon-
mended to his associates of the District
board the issuance of proclamation call
ing for the observance of Flag day on Mon
day, June 10. In his motion Mr.. Macfar-
land says:
1.-THE anniversary of the adoption of the
American flag by the Continental Congress
on the 18th day of June, 1777, falls this
year upon Sunday. I move that the flags
on all the District buildings be displayed
on the following day. which is to be gem
orally celebrated throughout the country
as Flag day, and that the citizens of the
District of Columbia be invited to celebrate
that day by displaying the flag. Appropri-
ate exercises are to be held in the public
schools, but no general meeting Is proposed
this year because of the approaching cele-
bration of Independence day. 1t would be
appropriate for all the residents of the Dis
trict of Columbia, and especially those who
are young, to prepare for Independence
day Flag day by contributing. If they
have not already done So toward the sue
cess of the Independence day celebration.
1.-THE celebration of Flag day has spread
from state to state. Its significance Is now
appreciated everywhere. 1t Is especially
valuable to the promotion of patriotic SEN
timent and patriotic action. 1t ministers to
the proper observance of the nations BIRTH
day, the greatest of all its anniversaries, in
celebration OF tnat Declaration or 1nQe-
pendence which made the American flag
possible
Gen. Vincent's Letter.
In this connection Mr.. mcfarland has re-
ceived letter from Gen. Thomas M. Vim
cent. chairman of the Flag day committee
of the District of Columbia Society. Sons
of the American Revolution, requesting the
issuance of a proclamation.
I'm submitting this request" he says,
''the members of the committee beg to ex-
press the high appreciation of the District
of Columbia Society of the great encourage
ment extended in the past by the honorable
Commissioners Some Of the results, par
ticularly in 1901. referred to in the
port Of the committee for that year. I
may add that the American Flag Associa-
ton, composed of members from the vari-
Gus patriotic societies of the United States,
has issued its circular for this year, and
therein are the words:
1--WE earnestly exhort our citizens to join
in making Flag day. and its celebration in
1903, great event. May we not see, from
one end of our land to the other, the stars
and stripes on June 49, 1903, greet the ris-
ing and salute the setting sun; and float all
day long from every church edif1ce, school
and building, public and private, and how
ever humble. throughout the entire land"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-22

timore. Md; John b. Smith. Lewiston Me.
Auditing-P. F. Maginn. Pittsburg. Pa. !:
w. j. Baldwin. jr.. New York; Charles e.
Schroeder. Atlantic City, n. j.
Distribution of responsibilities d. Smith,
New York; John c. F. Trachsel, Philadel-
phia, Pa: Cornelius O'Neill, Lafayette.
Ind
NominationS-George A. Suter of New
York; p. F. Maginn. Pittsburg; David X.
Burns. Philadelphia: w. F. Porter Min
neapolis, and A c. Walworth. Boston.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-22

900 copies. Collections from the churches
and Sunday schools amounted to s1O,234. an
increase over the year previous of s., 900.
or this sum $4,000 was given by the Sunday
schools for extension work. Sales increased
$4,000 and collections increased $40 600;
$500 was given for Sunday school mis-
sionaries and s., 500 in donations of books
Over 5000 more than was received in COL
lections was given back to the churches.
The assets equal s132.O00. with liabilities of
5000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-22
Dog Shoes.
From the Boston Transcript.

It seems like OVERRIDING kindness to pet
dogs to have them wear shoes. or rather 1t
seems like mistaken kindness. for no
canine wearer of shoe leather even though
custom made has yet been seen to look one
whit the happier for the addition to his
wardrobe. In fact. the few ultra fashion
able dogs so shod look as conscious and
unhappy as did ever country boy, happy
In going about barefooted when set into HIS
first pair of boots and headed for Sunday
school. It isn't strange that q few Eng
lish papers are having bit of fun at the
expense of the foolishly fond dog owners
In this country who 30 hamper their idols.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-22
Scarcity Of Marriage Offers.
the London Lady's Realm

From the London Ladys Realm.
There are thousands of sweet and charm
ing women belonging to the best bred and
best educated classes of society who have
never received an offer of marriage and
when we remember the scarcity Of men In
the country districts this is easily account
ed for.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-22
The Same Old Game.

From the New York Times.
There once was sporty young Mr..
Who said to girl when he Kr,
Won't you please be my WHERE
She said: mot on your life;
The most / can be il your Sr.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-22

A supposed mad dog was shot and killed
yesterday afternoon by Policeman Culli-
name Of the fifth precinct on vacant lot
near 18th and B streets southeast
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-22
Stole Collars,

Bought and offered at one-third
less than regular prices-these most
effective Neck Pieces of the season.
Choice of ladies' and children's.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-22

COUPON
This Palas Royal coupon and &c entities
bearer to Child's pc Rolled Gold Hair Braid
Pin and Silk Ribbon Bow. Good only for
Saturday. May %, 1903.
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to 75c Sunday Hose ait SOC.


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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-22

$3.50 Finest Oxfords.
Hand-welted guaranteed Paten
finest Kid and Velvet Calf, ha
heel or regular heel,
Swell Low Shoes for N
boys and young girls. b Il we
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Sunday Millinery for Summe

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Milan
scr
hats the On first
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-14
WORN on ! !
or ENGINEER aoFTICER
ENLARGEMENT OF CHANNEL ~ NJ j
work Remainins 10 he Done-ODer-4
ations il the Reppahannock-I
DredsinEs Lower M.chodoe-,-Dike
work IN soceoauan.

WASHINGTON, January RI Especially
The report OF Lieutenant- Colonel Charles
j. Allen. Of the Corps of Engineers for
the month Of December. says that In the
Improvement of the James river. the work
remaining y ct to be done under the gene-SS
raj project is the enlargement OF the
channel from the Richmond city line to
5Drewry's Bluff, seven miles from Rich
amond, from It's present dimensions to ECO
by % feet at mean low tide; the enlarge
ment Of the channel below Drewry's
Bluff at Seven Shoals. and In Dutch Gap
cutoff to $50 by g feet. and the enlarge
ment at Six Shoals 81 miles below City
Point, to 400 By. q feet.
REPAIRING bikes.
The work of repairing the old dikes at
fredericksburg, In the .Rappahannock riv-
er. was kept in progress during the month
of December, and will be- continued this
month. One proposal was received for
dredging the Rappahannock and Milford
Haven, but was rejected because it was
considered too high.
John Miller. Of Washington, D. c., has
been awarded the contract for dredging
Lower Machodt Greek, to depth Of 9
feet and width OF $50 feet. Work under
the contract will not begin until spring.
Proposals for dixie work II Occoquan
Greek will be asked for this month, ac-
cording to the report.
REMOVAL OF WRECK.
The corps Of engineers Is arranging to
remove the wreck of the schooner Anna
NJ. Harris from the York river.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-14
THE D|SBROW TRIAL A !.
Taking of Evidence in the
Double Murder Case
Begun.

RIVER HEAD, L. l., January fs.-tSpe-
cial. 1.-The twelfth Juror In the Disbrow
case was secured soon after court con-.
vened this morning in the person g 20. Of
Charles s. Vail, of Montauk Point, fish
erman,. and the real trial OF the case then
proceeded rapidly.
Ins opening his case. District Attorney
Livingston Smith. said: -
I've will show that Clarence Foster
came to his death by a blow on the head.
We will prove that Louis A. Disbrow went
with him. and -'Dimple' La wrence, on the
night of June 10th. out on the waters OF
Tiana Bay, after a quarrel with Foster
about the girl We will show that Louis
a. Disbrow came back from The waters
Of the bay in a boat all alone We Will
show that Louis A. Disbrow lied to two
or three persons next day when asked
as to the whereabouts of Clarence Eos
ter and 'Dimple' Lawrence. He has made
no explanation of the incidents Of that
dreadful night, despite the demands OF
an outraged community ~.
After some preliminary testimony as to
the depth of the water in Tiana Bay and
the finding of the bodies, William w.
Wells, livery stable man of Good
Ground, swore that he had hired a team
to. Foster on June 9Th He said he had
seen Foster, ..Dimple" Lawrence, and
Louis a. Disbrow In the rig driving to
ward Hampton Pines club house, some
distance from Good Ground. Disbrow
brought the team back to him and gave
him a check for $50 In payment. The
buggy and team had been away. all night.
"tVhat was In that buggy?'' asked Dis
trict Attorney Smith.
"A cap. a sweater, and some hairpins,.
was the reply.
Had there been laprobe in the bug
gy?''
"Yes. They left 1t on the ground near
Warren CorW-in's house"
The witness identified the sweater &as
Disbrow,'s, and the golf cap as Fosters s.
Other testimony was then introduced cop
corning the wounds on Fosters head. $50
Charles Foster, father of the dead man,
was questioned as to the bruise on. his
sons head. He said Clarence wassa good
swimmer and could not have been drown
ed in the bay If he had not been disabled
by blow. j. E. Tunnell, keeper of the
hotel, told of Disbrows return after the
fatal trip and of his disappearancef from
Good Ground.
Young Clark, q. boy who kept boats at
Tiana Bay lor Nelson Squires, was put on
the stand. and said that he noticed on5the
morning after the disappearance of:stne
dead couple. a won1an's tracks leading to
where he had left an old leaky boat The
boat disappeared overnight. Tnes only
other boat on the beach, new one, which
did not leak, had also beer moved dur
ing the night.
On cross examination. Lawyer Miles,
for Disbrow. brought out the information
that the old leaky boat would float If
not heavy laden. If two or more got in
II. the boat would sink. This was Con-
siaered as indicating that the defense will
attempt to show that Foster and the Law
renee girl got In the old boat, went part
of the way across the bay. and then
went down with the boat-in a word, that
,.1e tragedy was the result of an acct
dent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-14

R4m and 3Io1asses.
(New York Commercial)

NGW@a1CIhES O!lulSI
Does any body In this town drink rum
nowadays?' asked keen-scented Officer.
Of one OF the British liners. as he entered
Bond street buffet with friend the
other tday,sand thought he detected a
peculiar odor In tie air.
"Oh. yes came promptly from the
tbartend. There's a man right over
there at that scorner table who's drink
ing rum and molasses this very minute.
And the officer stalked across the room
and eyed thesseated guest curiously for a
moment. Then he broke out with:
Pardon. me-. but I m betting my friend
here that you're an American sai1orrnan
Of some sort. or connected with Yankees
vessels IN some way. Why? Because ]
never. knew any other class OF nsn-to
drink rum and molasses.''
You're pretty warm. came from this
"R and M.sman. good-naturedly. m
not a sailorman. but I own the big end
Of schooner that's Just In port here.
with carsosof lumber from my mills
up In Maine. Most OF US old fellows up
there don't drink anything else In ths
winter time. RUNS the most healthy
liquor man can put inside of him. and
smoked behring's or onions combined with
it on his breath is about the .fruiHest'
thing i know Of in breaths- Have ons
with me?', IS Il &
The invitation was politely declined.
Later the proprietor impaired the infor~
nation that. while he always kept .olG
Medford' ard West Indian rum IN stock,
he sold very little Of either. A singla
case Of Medford put In four years ago.
when the buffet, was opend. had still nin<
full bottles in 1t. sStt1 don't sell a quart OF
el,nn year,. he added. and don't be-.
lieve that in all Greater New York there's
barrel Of 1t sold at retail In a whole
year nowadays.
New Ensin.i is quite as conservative In
its tipple. apparently. as it's about most
other things
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-14
JACK FIR Os'r AT SOUTH BOSTON.
Bank OGicers E1ected-Notes About
Tobacco-Good Local Paper.

b y <. ! f4t = T.
Tobacco-Good Local Paper.
sso1rTH BOSTON. VA, January 49,
Especial -The coolest ather:ofithe vim
ter is prevalent here now. and every one
who has an -ice-house is filling it to-uay
with fine ice.
there was a fairly good sale, Of loose to-
bacco to-day. While there has been a
marked decline on all grades within the
last month"; still when one sees common
Tugs bring Sc per 100. the impression IS
that the farmer makes something when
the lower grades are more than double
what they were six years ago.
Il The stockholders of the Bank OF South
The following officers were elected Tor
the ensuing year: Joseph Stebblns. presi-
dent; ]. J. Lawson. cashier; HI vat
kns assistant g cashier piTeeforSy M
son. H. ]. Watkins, J.. H GULL Joseph
Stebfins. Jr., W..D. Hill, ]. J. Lawson.
D. J.. Traynham. A semi-annual divi-
dend Of per cent was declared. and $; ooo
was placed to the surplus. making that
fund sS6.500. The capital Is $50 goo.
The First National Bank held meet
ing to-day and elected r. H: Edmundson
president; D: TUCKER y;Ge-RreSid sts
gall, A H. Vaughan. Il. Carrington.
W. n. Shepherd. DR.. w. H. Moseley. w.
Glenn Slate; H J.. Watkins, Jr., cashier;
C. C. sBarksdale, book-keeper-
The New Years edition Of the South
Boston News Is an admirable one Mr..
r. Hunter lBeasley. the editor, is one of
the most sagacious and wide-awake news
paper men Of the State. He is. up-to-date
in all of his undertakings. The people
of Halifax feel proud that they have
a paper which gives such accurate In
formation in regard to the chief town Of
the county. y
General Lees birthday will be cele-
brated here. The lev. 1 hornton 8. Will
son will be the orator.. and the meet
ing will be held in the Presbyterian
church.
Among the prominent tobacco buyers
on the market to-day was Mr.. Joseph l..
=Edmunds, of DanviIle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-14
YIN. C. "A. BANQUET. AT. CREWE
was Delightful Annir-Capt.
Sovver,s Retirement.

CREWE. VA. January 13-(Special-
The annual banquet at the Young Mems
Christian Association last night was a
success in every particular. A large num-
Der of members were present. and de-
tlightful supper was prepared by the skill
full hands OF Ladies' Auxiliary. After this
Were By Messrs Of
Richmond; T.. Terry: Of Lynchburg.
and Simon Seward. of Petersburg The
good work had been done during the past
year. The building has been painted, and
a bowling alley added to it. besides many
other improvements.
Work has been begun on the new Su-
perintende nt's residence here. It is being
built on the Norfolk and Westerns land
near the division Office, and will cost
about 100000. 5 7
Mr.. and Mrs. w. L.. Wellborn are visit
Ing friends in South Carolina
Captain William J. Sewers, "a veteran
railroad man. has been placed on the
retired list OF the Norfolk and Western
Railway Company. Captain Sewers has
been in the Company's& employment for
Eforty-seven years. and was considered the
best track man the road had. s.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-14
.FREDERICKsB BURG GOSSIP.
ettysvashington Lewis Chapter, D.
A..R. Elects Officers.


FREDERIcKsBURG. VA. January
Washington Lewis Chapter Daughters
of the Revolution, was held Monday af-
ternoon atSthe home OF Mrs. VII Rich
ards, and the following delegates and al
gress, which meets In Washington IN
February: Mrs. John T. sGoolrick,: Mrs.
" Nj. Fleming. Mrs. Nj S. Chancellor.
Mrs.g.V. S. +. FDoggett, and Mrs ~. b.
Gray. =
A contribution of SO was, made TO the
Memorial Continental Wall to be built in
Washington by the Daughters of the
American Revolution, for which the ne
one Of the most beautiful parts Of the
city, The sum of Sc was: voted to the
Mary Washington Hospital for the pur-
chase Of two medicine ca binets.
for the Preservation Of Virginia An
tiquities, will celebrate the anniversary
of the marriage Of Washington-the 1Itn
of January by holding a Colonial tea ga
Mrs. v. NJ. Fleming received to-day q
check for $500 from Mrs. Mamie Steel, OF
New York., as a. dona ton to the Mary
IS IS ada daughter light Of. Mr.. Seth 3 French,
formerly Of this city, is a frequent visit
tor to her relatives and has many frlenQs
here.
MI. sEElCkesie1tZlu eaudy eoA* ~"
York. from which place he will sail to
Germany to visit his mother: He will
be absent. until the. tier part Of: March.
DR.. e. I. + Jet took to the johns HOP
kins Hospital Tuesda y for eatment MT
Lem limerick. OF. Falmouth, who is suf-
fering from a. cancer on the Tongue
Mr. J. ". Adams was taken suddenly
Ill Saturday night and was absent from
Sunday school Sunday slor the first, time
since he has been superintendent.of the
Presbyterian, Sunday school. He is now
out again.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-14
EAT SLOW. )
Means Chew Fast, Fine and Hard
But Swallow Slow.

~. : i
ACROSS the table sat a young man."
remarked an old gentleman from Anew
Albany, Ind, recently, with sickly
face, who was slowly chewing in fash
ion which led me to believe that his
teeth were all in such condition that II
he should forget himself and bite a lit
tie bit harder. off would fly the top OF
his head. Finally I remarked
You have to be very careful Of
then1?' 81
Eyes, indeed he replied. have no
stomach. My doctor told me to eat ca
slow. s NO odds what your hurry may
be- said he, Seat slow y S.
.sY gu misunderstood him. said I, what
the doctor meant was to chew fast, nne,
and hard. but to swallow slowly Now
YOU are actually committing suicide; the
doctor meant for you to use your teeth.
Are your teeth all right p
Yes he replied. I can bite through
sole leather. wonder If the doctor did
mean that I should chew hard Instead of
slow??' -
saThen told him OF my experience IS
the food line. I'm a pretty old man
now. but like a good many other people,
my stomach went back on me one time
and Iscommenced to study food and the
requirements Of the body. After experi-
menting a good deal came across
Grape Nuts and was soon convinced thai
this food met all the requirements of
health and as daily diet is indispensa-
BILE. ~
II am not doctor, but It IS eas SO to
| understand that the great change from
my former condition to my present good
health and ability. Mt the age Of 81. to
| walk twenty-five miles day. Il so In
clined, is due solely to Grape-Nuts and
the proper nourishment my body has re-
ceived from this valuable food. ss5 s.ss
The crispness Of Grape-Nuts Kiressthe
teeth SUFFICIENT action to keep them IN
good condition: Its taste Is delicioussand
the way It Is prepared corrects snny
digestive trouble, a person may have:
Isskpow my lease az life has bean sTe-
nswed Tor e term Of IysaEss BY dts NnseSss,.
Name given by Postum companE Bat.
title CfoGk 10e1s
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-14
ELISHA G. DARDEN DEAD.
Wa. the Postmaster of Hampton
Widely knoyvn Ex-Confederatc.

-
HAMPTON, VA. January 13.-( Especially
Mr.. Elisha G. Darden. postmaster of
Hampton for the past six years, died at
his home. on north King street. at 80
O'clock this evening. after an illness Of
three weeks
air. Darden was paralyzed en- the first
aay of the New Year. and since thai time
ne has had two subsequent strokes Of
me disease. Mr.. Darden. who was 81
years old. came to Hampton from Muir
physborot. n c.. when IA years of age:
ahd settled here. He at once engaged
N the mercantile business. which he sue
ssssstuliy followed until the outbreak Of
u.e civil war. He enlisted as member
~ The Washington Rifies. a crack milf
tafy company that went out from Hanap-
9n ant served with distinction ntl the
a sss OF the war. He then returned to
..,ss..npton. and again engaged in business.
1!tich he followed up to a year ago.
"a stannch Republican In politics. Mr..
eS a.acsa was Tor over thirty years the
Snaias!nsg OF the County COMMITTEES Of
Eazaesth ctfy county. and rendered shis
! M - much sdctsut osSY1cA yRhSn Nc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-14
what jefferson Davis Wore whea
Captured.
fAfianfa Io11rna1a

- g. :
CAIanta Journa1l
It Is most fortunate thing In tns
world that the clothes worn by the con-
federate president. Davis. are within
reach. and can be inspected. It has heen
so often naisstated that Mr. Davis was
disguised as woman when captured "a
Georgia In 1866. that the truth OF history
deserves to be indicated. When the cap
ture was made, the illustrated PAPERS
contained pictures showing the confed-
crate chieftain attired In bonnet. dress,
and other female apparel. F
Securely locked In government sate,
there Is tin box, says the washington
correspondent of The. st. Louis Republic.
which holds the outer garments worm By
Mr.. Davis and his riding spurs. one Of
which vas broken. These articles were
sent from Georgia TO General Schoneid.
by the officers making the arrest-
They consist of a shawl, a rain proof
coat. without cape and the spurs. Tho
rain coat Is q mans garment. y u shors
/ with broad shoulders, and Is only CONS
monpiac ca waterproof coat. It was made
OF soft gray material and would attract
no attention ff worn by man on the
street at this time. The shawl was such
q shawl or scarf as was then worn by
both adult sexes to protect ones throat
and shoulders. Sometimes It was used as
nufner inside. the oyercoat.
This coat and mnfiier worn over Mr.,
Davis coat and pants. have been herasded
far and wide as the female disguise:
The clothes were shown to the Repuhlio
correspondent as the wraps worn by ar.
Davis on the OCCASION over his usual
clothes
Tho servant who accompanied ar.
Davis &C the time has been for 8 long
time an employee Of the Senate ana thu
q. AZ. a.aSa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-14
s,r-. 81 ~:
AN ALEXANDRIA FIRE.
Planning Mill OF ReisheilI s Son and
Other Property Burned

ALEXANDRIA, " a., January ls.-(Spe-
fcial.)-Aboutf 6 o'clock tonight fire started
IN the stable Of the plant Of the Alex
anuria Iron Works and in a few min
utes the brick building was "a mass of
Riseheill & Son. on the second floor.
Before the firemen could getsth flames
under control everything had been de-
stroyed, How the. fire started is asmys-
terry The iron works loss will amount
TO about SIC, 600; partially covered by In
|s,irance. Re.sheill E g. Sons loss will
amount to about 81 OO0
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-14

,Kinley was elected President the first
time, he rewarded Mr.. Darden with the
appointment of postmaster in Hampton,
a position which he has filled with elni-
nent satisfaction to the people of.HamP-
was reappointed to the office for the
second term last September by. President
Roosevelt. During his term ofsoffice A1r.
Darden succeeded In getting the. OFFICE
only a short while back brought a bout
the free delivery of mails for Hanip-
ton.
Mr.. Darden was twice married, his sec
and five children survive hin. His Only
son., Mr.. Elton Darden. resides in .Balti-
more. Mr. iDarden was man of con-
lated by his own thrift and industry. De-
ceased was a prominent member Of the
Masonic order, and was known through,
out the State.