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A Man of,i.faIS Importance.

Mall o1oF1dfS AWPoTtaHce
Butt apparently the Nnoste sensitive man
in the party ayWt present :,constituted Is
Mr. Reed, the heat tafppenter.
: From the time the press boats draw near
until they leave. Reed is restless. Their
presence disturbs him painfully.
For years he has been intrusted by the
inventor with important work on the
numerous models constructed ~-s.' p.
He feels the dignity Of his position and
is afraid that the secrets which Prof.
Langley ardently desires closely guarded
may become the prey Of prying eyes.
Owing to the public. expectancy regarding
lists feel that they must exercise every
safeguard against letting accounts get out
that would tend to bring ridicuIe upon the
enterprise.
OF course. they expect to have several ex-
periments, but they realize that the public
Is looking with intense eagerness to the be-
havior of the machine when it is first put
squarely upon its own merits.
What They Wish to Avoid.
public opinion. 1t may be stated. is what
they are determined to avoid as far as pos
sible -, ...
If when the fiighL, occurs accident or dis
aster results the experts will use all their
ingenuity to keep 1t quiet.
They will go to nearly any extent to have
the trial gotten off with the newspaper men
at disadvantage.
But how to dothis is puzzling their scien-
tif1c minds not a little. : -; -,si'.'T'
Then again in the event of successful
flight. or one partially SO. Prof. Langley,
who is great stickler for form desires to
himself through the medium Of the Smith
sonian' institution 80
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Chicago Grain and Provisions.

In the recent eruption of Vesuvius the
divided into two branches. The longer
reaches q distance OF 1900 feet In the d.
rection Of the village OF Otta5ano. The
other Is now $500 feet toward Pompeii.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19
Lightning Separates Couple.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NORFILK, Va, August 19-During a Sc
we're electrical storm in Guilford county,
Va, lightning struck the house of Charles
Kinley, tearing out one side Of the dwelling
and killing Kinley instantly Mrs. Kinley
was shocked badly and Is in a precarious
condition. The couple had just been mar
ried.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19

WI. Finch of i24 Carroll street has
asked the police to recover his stolen bicy-
Gle lamp. It was never OUT lamp. and
Mr. Finch realizes more fully than ever the
true meaning Of the lamps name.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19
Army officer Killed In Duel.

BERLIN, August 19.--Lieutenant Kayser
was shot yesterday and probably fatally
wounded in a duel at Allenstein with Lieu
tenant Klauenfiugel. The duel was the re-
suit of joking at farewell supper given at
the officers casino to Captain Fiege
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Steamship Arrivals.

PHILADELPHIA. August Craftsmanship
Switzerland, from Antwerp.
NEW YORK, August 19.-Oceanic, from
Liverpool
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19

Daisy johnson. colored. fourteen years
old. escaped from the girls reform school
yesterday and the police have been asked
to look out for her. Her home Is near 18th
and East Capitol streets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19
Presidents Bouncing Namesake

Pres1dent's BOUNCING Namesake.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. -.
NORFOLK, Va. August 19.-The wife Of
Tony Hunter. colored who weighs $50
pounds, in Nansemond county, Va. gave
birth to a boy weighing 16A pounds. which
has been named Theodore Roosevelt. The
babys picture will be sent to the President
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19
New York Stock Market.

Furnished by w. B. Hibbs & Co.. bankers
and brokers. 1419 F ST., members New York
stock exchange, Washington stock ex-
change and Chicago board OF trade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19
Monument to "Jeb" stuart

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NORFOLK. Va. August 19.-Maj. Will
lam B. Palmer. treasurer Of a fund to erect
an equestrian statue to Gen. ]. q. B. Stu
art, the noted confederate cavalry leader,
reports nearly $1,000 on hand.
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Not Much Of Season, Either

NORFOLK, Va. August 19.-Layne Win
burn of Northampton county Va, raised on
his seaside farm a pumpkin which weighed
ninety-Six pounds.
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Langley Avoids Publicity.

Prof. Langley considers it Of paramount
Importance that ths first experiment with
his big machine shall be conducted with
just as little publicity as. possible.
His chief assistant, Mr.. Manley. and. in
deed, every .member ~of the expedition. has
been. thoroughly imbued with this idea
1t is known that the inventor has in
structed his men to take every precaution
against letting any information as to the
date OF the initialstest reach the ears OF
the newspaper representatives.
Such is the sepfecy maintained that an
employe falls unaer Genre suspicion when
seen engaged in even the most irrelevant
conversation witftean3eiof the correspond
ents r. D1s - ;--T
A case In pointsurcurfed when one Of the
men was exchanging, pleasantries from the
deck of the tug Hey with, the occupants Of
a press boat. 8 f'f
Prof Manley had 7as eye on him and
when the conversational seemed to be get
ting friendly he scAmdoever and called for
the employee to. dome Back into the house
boat.
= Prof. Marley dAesn,tniake to see the news
paper men anyHRereon his scientific
charge. He certainly guards 1t with jeal-
GUS care. Prof dangley himself could do
fNatf Ar. "a.
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RAIN At: Underwater
Squalls Prevented Test Of
tho ARsship.
-; ~
CONFER WITH LANGLEY
tai
.,.>,... s'-.-- 5h II y
PROFESSOR MA My COMES HERE
FOR THAT n gunPosE- !,
ii LII,
Former Considers It OF Paramount I'm
portance to Avoid Publicity
Of AL Kinds.
CONFER WITH LANGLEY

Special From q STAR Correspondent.
WIDE WATER, Va, August 19.-Prof.
Langley's chief assistant, Charles r. Man
ley. went to Washington on the noon train
today on business connected with the flying
machine expedition. = 49, s-
tits expected that before his return he
personally or by. opg-distance telephone.
concerning the approaching test OF. the
big aerodrome.
When the tug Key returned from the
trip to Quantico she carried Private ALI
son, who was sent to Washington on Off
cial business yesterday.
Several squalls occurring at brief inter-
walls throughout the morning and early
forenoon destroyed the good airship wealth
er which was anticipated today.
A part of the time rained so hard that
work the superstructure was tmprac-
ticable; but the workmen were busy inside.
10 The feature Of the day was soon ascer-
tanned. The men were directing their en-
ergfes toward precautions for saving the
big airship from the water in the event
of her following the example OF the model
which was tested two weeks ago.
Mechanics were busy in the construction
of graphing hooks for dragging the air
ship to the surface -'''f
Already. there were a number of these In
struments in stock and the recognition OF
the need of more showed that the scientists
were going to be prepared, at least, for
the worst.
Though they have brave hopes for the
machine, 1t represents too much expendl-
ture of work and money to be allowed to
remain long on the mud bottom of the
Potomac, should she go under, like the
model. t-- -, BE-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19

A bid Of ~ per share for a small 10,
of the stock of the National Union Fire
Insurance Company was made without Sc
curing an offer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-08
100000 FIRE At PITTSBURG
Blaze Started In the Stables Ct the AIs-
ghsny Transfei Comp,ny.

Pittsburg. Sept. Sire which started
in the stables of the Allegheny Trans
fer company at Sixteenth and Liberty
streets. early this morning resulted in
a loss of at least $500 900. distributed over
a greater portion of the block bounded by
Sixteenth and Seventeenth street ana
Liberty avenue and Spring alley. The
blaze originated in the stables supposedly
from the overturning OF lantern, setting
fire to some hay.
There were Us horses in the stables and
fully 100 OF them were either burned to
death or so badly hurt that they have to
be killed. James Sands. the foreman OF
the barn, who discovered the Are. was
overcome by the heat and smoke ana
carried out In an unconscious condition,
but will probably recover. Between 30
and 90 wagons and other property In the
building we're destroyed and the property
is complete loss.
In addition TO the loss of the stables
the storage house of the Pittsburg Plate
Glass company. was partially destroyed,
three two-story dwellings on Spring Alley
occupied by foreigners was completely
wrecked by Are and water. and consid-
erable damage done by water and
smoke to the Comstock Brass Manufac-
turing company. the Theumher Manufac-
turing company and several small storage
houses.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-08
ON SUSPICION.
Redmond and TIhhltts Arrested ln Conrec.
tIon With Chicago Barn Murder.

William O'Nell and Arthur T1bbetts.
have been arrested on a charge OF compli-
city in the murders committed in the
barns OF the Chicago City railway COM
pany. week ago. The evidence against
Redmond is entirely circumstantial. the
chief part of ii being his heavy expendi-
trre OF money during the last week.
Redmond formerly lived In Kansas City
and was tried there in 1900 for the murder
Of a girl named Shumwacher He was ac-
quilted OF the charge, however
Tibbetts was arrested because Redmond
was living I'm his house
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-08
PRISONERS
HAD NO
HOLIDAY
INDUCED In "PIIson Yell" Friday
highland Warden Caused Pun.
lshmsntby CurtalIing Privileges

Contrary to the usual custom the In
mates of the Providence county Jail and
the state prison were not give n yard
liberty yesterday as is customary ON
holidays in punishment for indulging in
what is known in all big penal institu-
tions as a prison yell yast Friday night.
Warden Wilcox was In the guard room
on that evening when a prisoner began
to make a disturbance I'm his cell and
when a guard went 10 remove him he
began 10 cry out as II hurt. AS though
this was signal 1t seemed as II every
man Of the 4s0 Joined the tremendous
shout, which became almost demonical as
the man grasped the bars and danced Up
and down
1t appears as though the affair might
have occurred by prearrangement as the
men can meet at meal time. and Sunday
they were informed that in punishment
they would lose their days yardy liberty
Monday The blow was a hard one 10
many of them who FASTENED to protest
that they had nothing TO do with the in
fraction OF the relies. z
The warden states that IL IL is repeated
the mems allowance OF tobacco will be
stopped.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-08
FOR SURFACE WATER DAMkGE
Thomas Hamilton Brings Suit Against Ann
0ulnv for $1,000,

Thomas j. Hamilton has brought suit
against Ann Quinn | nthe common pleas
division of the supreme court in an action
OF trespass in which he asks for $1,000
damages.
He claims that the defendant wilfully
changed the natural flow OF the drainage
and surface water across a piece OF land
owned by him located on Charles and Ma
rietta streets and saws that the land has
been greatly damaged.
Frank II. wildes is the attorney for the
plaintiff
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-08
Houses Occupied by Christians We're
Pillaged = Investigation Being
Made by Officers From Admiral
COttOn's Warships-Orig of the
Trouble Not Yet KnOWn-PariS
Receives Report of Disturbance.

WASHINGTON, s-THE DEPARTMENT RECEIVED
EL1oRAM FROM MINISTER LEsHMAN coNsTANTNoPLE,
WHICH OCCURRED YESTERDAY
WHICH SEVEN CHRISTIANS
TWO HOUSES OCCUPIED CHRISTIANS WE'RE PLLAoED
MAN FROM ADMIRAL coTToNs FLEET
AND AN INVESTIGATION
A LIEUTENANT,
DISTINCTLY STATED CONSUL FURTHER
ARE AGAIN SUFFICIENT
HAVE MINISTER
ALREADY FORWARDED PROTECTION
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-08

manuel church. the gift OF Mrs John
Nicholas Brown OF Providence.
Last "Wednesday there was a notable
sale .of womens goods at Gray Craig
Park" the newly constructed home OF
the bishops only son. ]. Mitchell Clark.
a member OF the New York Stock Elk
change, and the proceeds were for the
benefit of ST. Mary's orphanage at East
Providence a charity maintained by the
Episcopal church OF Rhode Island, and the
bishops pet. The net receipts were up
ward OF $1,000.
The bishop. who had the orphanase
Continued on page Two.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-08

You know I am very fond of Mfr. Riis.
and the reason Is because when preach
about decent citizenship l can turn to
ham and think he has practiced Just what
l have been preaching. (Applause)
Of course am glad to ave tho chance
OF being with man who shows by his
life. that he knows how practically to APP
ply te spirit OF decency uraccomp pa MED
by mournfulness or false pretences OF
any weakness. want TO see men decent:
/ want TO see tenn act square; want to
see them work
That does not mean want to see them
nave sour faces. want to see all enjoy
themselves. men, women and children. I
b elieve In play; believe in happiness
and In the JOY Of diving; but do not be-
lievt In the life, that s nothing but play.
II believe that you have a thousand
fold more enjoyment II work comes first,
but make your time to play also. And
In the next place I believe In strength
with the sweetness. DR.. Kimball, be-
iieye In the good man who can fight IL
II Is necessary (Applause), as you fought
In the Civil war.
Now. Jake Riis never could have been
OF any use In the police department, IL
he had always carried on a rose water
revolution. Unless a man has the stun
In him, the fact that he Is a decent fellow
does not count II he Is not decent, then
the stronger he Is the worse he Is as a
citizen. l want to say how deeply touch-
ed / am at your coming out 60 greet me.
and / want you to understand that you
give me strength OF heart when you come
In this way. ! greet you ALL
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-08
Wife TRIES
TO SAVE
HUSBAND
Rushss In Front Of Husband
When Saloon Keeper Attacks
Him and Is Fatally Wounded

Chicago. Sept s.-Rushing In front of
her husband 10 protect him from an at
tack by an armed man. a young wife last
night received a bullet I'm her right side.
and physicians say she will die.
Mrs Ida Reickstein. 80 years old Is the
victim. and after shooting her Rudolph
Hoppe. a saloon keeper. was set upon by
a crowd Of union Cornice Workers. who
Knocked him down. and were beating him
over the head when the police appeared.
Not until the police had drawn their re-
volvers and charged on the crowd did
the union men release Hoppe. lie was
then unconscious. but later recovered
The shooting followed quarrel be-
tween Hoppe and Reickstein at the rooms
Of the latter. Reickstein is said to have
struck Hoppe and the saloon keeper then
drew his rovelver lie fired twice at his
antagonist without effect. and as he
fired the third time Mrs Reickstein Jump
ed I'm front OF her husband.
Frightened by what he had done Hoppe
ran down stairs and went 20 his saloon
lie opened the cash register. and after
taking the money hurried into the street.
where he was met by the Cornice Work.
ers. who had been celebrating Labor Day.
They had heard OF the shooting, and inn
mediately set upon him. as above stated
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-08
TWO FUNERALS.
Ohssqulss Of James Sheridan Knowles and
Jane Baldwin Were ReId Today.

Mr.. James Sheridan Knowles, a trusted
and valued employe OF the Narragansett
Electric Lightning company and a highly
respected man. OF this city. died at his
boarding place. S27 Washington street on
Saturday. after a painful illness.
His funeral was solemnized from the
home, where he died. at IL o'clock this
morning a few OF his friends and breth-
ren I'm the Nestell Lodge, A. +. and A. NJ.
OF which he was member being present.
besides representatives from the Nara
gansett Electric Lighting company.
The simple services were conducted by
Rev. Willard c. Selleck. pastor OF the
Church OF the Mediator and consisted of
scriptural selections followed by the
reading of poem and closing with pray
er.
At the close OF the services the body
was conveyed. by Undertaker Knowles
to Westfield. Mass. where burial occur
red. this afternoon, beside the wife who
died some years ago.
There were many beautiful flowers from
personal friends and a very large and
beautiful piece from Narragansett Elec-
trio lightning company.
The funeral OF Mrs. Jane Baldwin.
wife OF Thomas Baldwin. whose death oc-
CURED on SatuTuhgs was hfld f"ih htI
husbands residence. 81 Curtis street, at
o clock today.
The services were very largely attended
for Mrs. Baldwin was widely known and
universally esteemed In the section In
which she had lived for the greater part
OF her SIS years.
The services were conducted by Rev
Mr. Miller. the pastor Of the Primitive NJ
Il. church on Harris avenue
purfa1 pnraeenf rcmcferN n
bearers being the sons OF the deceased.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-08
BELIEVES IN THE
JOY Of LIVING
But President Roosevelt Does Not Believe
In the Life That Is Nothing But Play.
A Short But Notable Address.

s-PREsIoeNT ROOSEVELT
7okEN STATION THE DELAWARE, LAckAwANNA
RAILROAD AT NJ SPECIAL
cUsE LAST NIGHT WHEN ARRIVED
eREAkFAsTINo w n.
DR. STOKES
SECRETARY
ED THE RAILROAD TUG SCRANTON
CROWD
HIS RECEPTION SHOUTING
you
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-08
DIED IN
ELECTRIC
CHAIR
ConkIIn Executed at Sing Sing
for tho Murder Of His Wits
In June, 1902.

Ossning, n. Y. Sept. s-Patrick Conk-
lin was put to death in the electric chair
in Sing Sing prison this morning. Three
shocks were given before the man was
pronounced dead.
Conklin shot and killed his wife on June
3. 1902. at their home in New York city
He was a packer by occupation and was
born in Canada, 33 years ago.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-08

The tug proceeded around the Battery
and up the river to Long Island City to
place the president on the train for Oyster
Bay.
When the special train reached Rich
mond Hill for Long Island City a large
crowd cheered him heartily All the Sun
day school children OF the villages. each
carrying an American flag: representa-
tives OF the Twentieth Century club, and
the Richmond Hill Republican club and
a big gathering of towns people Joined ih
the welcome to the president when the
train pulled In at the station. Flags. hats
and handkerchiefs were waved and the
enthusiasm was tremendous
The president and Mr.. Jacob Riis ap-
peared on the rear platform OF the last
car, when Mr.. Riis bade goodbye to the
president and alighted from the car. DIR.
Kimball. president of the Twentieth Cen.
tury club then advanced and made a short
speech OF welcome to the president.
President Roosevelt responded as fol-
lows:
"Dr. Kirnball, and you men. women and
children OF Richmond. Ill: wish I could
talk better to all OF you. but / will ask
you TO have a little patience for one
moment while I thank you for having
come out TO greet me. I am glad to see
all OF you. and allow me to say that
am most glad 10 see those who carry
small folks in their arms. daughter and
applause)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-08
Gil STEAMER ON FIRE.

Port Arthur. Tex. Sept. G=The Stand.
ard OIL company's steamer City OF Ever
EFT, loaded with 12cDo.0co gallons Of oil,
caught fire from an explosion last night
and Is burning at the dock.
IL now looks as though she might he
total loss. The boat had clea-ed yester-
day from New York There has been ~
loss OF life so far az known
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-08

He was very fond OF Newport. and
here he was willing and anxious to die.
He came TO Newport early in June. ac-
companied by valet and trained nurse,
His last public appearance in church
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-08
The Venerable Head of Protestant EpisCO-
pal Church Succumbed to Heart Disease
at MiddletOWn Yesterday.

The Rt Rev Thomas March Clark d. d. LIZ D., bishop of the
Episcopal Rhode Island died suddenly
evening heart failure the residence his daughter Mrs Eugene
of this city, off the shores of Sachue beach, the
spot where Bishop Berkeley his memorable Westward
the Course of Empire Takes Its Way and which he loved we'll
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-08

In official circles here the disturbances
are attributed to the arrival of the Am
eriean squadron. and the belief Is ex-
pressed that the Christians at Beirut are
endeavoring to bring about the landing
OF marines from the warships.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-08
FEARED A
SURGICAL
OPERATION
Mrs. Purington Rather Than
Undergo Il Committed Sui.
eide al. Her Home In Chicago

Chicago. Sept. s.-Mrs. Helen Worth
ington Purington. wife OF Col. Holman
Green Purington. prominent In Masonic
and National Guard circles. committed
suicide last night at her home by shoot
Ing herself In the mouth.
Dependency over continued IN health.
coupled with the dread OF a dangerous
surgical operation. which her physician
had told her was inevitable. is thought 20
have been the cause OF her act The
weapon with which she took her life. n
heavy army revolver OF .2S-calibre, was
wedding present given her by her hus-
bands Knight Templar comrades on the
eve OF her departure for the Philippines
with Col Purington three years ago.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-08
Peoples Sanitary Storage Company.

Free Insurance. Connected by rail.
Rhodes st. and Aliens ave. Providence.
Eddy ct. cars every 10 minutes. Tele-
phone go.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-08
WHEN IN NEW YORK

Stop at New Gregorian hotel, s5th street.
between Fifth avenue and Herald square.
Fireproof. Delightfully."- appointed. Cool.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-08

I'm connection-saves our out-of-town Gus
toners many a dollar in furniture repairs
and tfuckaRe.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-08
"oF ALL THINGS ALIVE,

w NeI 'HiNoo ALIVE,
humbug Is the wust" Mrs. Wilberforcs
In "Humbugs. and Canterbury Folks.
At book stores. Price $3.50. Illustrated.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-07-15
the Ministers Rebuke.

w. L. Burkhardt du Bois, the au-
thor OF Souls OF Black Folk, wda
educated at Harvard and Be. lin, and
has trave4ed mucn. At present Vi.
du Bols Is a member OF the faculty
OF Atlanta university.
About as different from my own
people as the day is from nignt, he
said the otner day, are the Scots. |
cherish a story once heard IN Scot
land--a sto.y that is, think, typicaI
OF certain portion OF the people.
This story concerns minister
w-.o caught a member OF his congre-
cation Sleeping, aad rebuked him
+. ON the pulpit. Awake, Saunders,
he said Man, it's disgrace to sleep
in the kirk
"'Look to your ain pew, an may
hap yell find ithers sleepin here be-
sides myself
The minister looked. and there
was his wife slumbering soundly. He
awakened her, and he told Saunders
that ii she fell asleep again he might
call attention to her by holding UP
his hand Then he proceeded vita
his sermon.
Some weeks went by. and one Sun.
day Saunders, sure enough, put his
hand up The wife was asleep again
The minister thundered out her name,
bade her rise to her feet, and SAID
to her before the whole congregation:
Mrs. MacGregoi, anybody kens
that when | got ye for a wife | got
no beauty: yer frienas ken got no
.iller; now if dlnna get Gods grace,
| shall have puire bargain indeed.
Kansas City Journal.