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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-12

Owing to the fact that Ringing
Bros. circus will be here Saturday
the voting contest for queen of the
carnival will be extended to Monday
night, August II, and the closing bal
lot will be taken at II p. m. on that
date. The vote today is as follows:
Miss Pendergast, casa: Miss Ander-
son. 264S; Miss Sperry, 1886; Miss
Hill. 1889; Miss Zeuch, 375; Miss Ed
wards. 1885, Miss Isdell, 242; Miss
Burrows, 446.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-12
Change In Typo Laws.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-THE In
ternational Typographical union has
adopted amendments that no member
of subordinate union shall be en-
titled to a voice upon a proposed
change in scale unless he has been a
member for six months. Also that a
subordinate union can not admit
machine operator who has not served
in full his printers apprenticeship.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-12

back consented to the adoption Of
her daughter by Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. o.
FfelA and the child's name was
changed to Norma Pauline Field. She
has lived with the Fields from then
until the present time
In the meantime Mrs. Biernback
remarked. becoming the wife of Fred
s. Williamson. Being once more set
tied In happy home she longed for
the company and companionship Of
her little one, and so made applica-
ton to the superior court for per-
mission to adopt Norma Pauline
Field. The Fields consented. and the
matter was heard by Judge KEENAN,
this morning. The application was
granted and the girls name was once
more changed. this time to Ida Vina
Williamson.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-12

Mayor BOYD issued an executive or
der to the board OF police last night
TO require the removal OF doors and
rants and saloons serving spirituous
liquors to fewer than four persons Of
opposite sexes at one. time.
The mayors order came as a bomb
shell to other city hall officials
especially those who have favored the
Pratt ordinance requiring the removal
Of doors and curtains from saloon
and restaurant boxes.
In effect the executive order II
carried out--and the mayor insists
that 1t shall be carried out by the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-12

from Sofia states today that commun-
ication between Salonika and Mon
astir has been Interrupted and It is
impossible to obtain authentic news
OF the revolution. Such meager news
as is received is, however, of the
most alarming character.
1t Is stated today that Bulgaria
won't be forced into war unless the
Turks indulge in atrocities there by
inflaming public opinion. Bulgaria is
urging the powers to impress upon
the porte the necessity of employing
only Turkish regulars to put down
the rebellion.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-12
0udin Made Trustee.

BY the decision of Judge KEENAN,
this morning in four cases involving
the control Of the Oudin & Bergman
Fire Clay Mining & Manufacturing
company. Charles p. Oudln was ju-
dicially decreed the sole trustee of
the concern whose affairs have cre-
ated such extended litigation In the
superior court.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-12
1ulgarians Volunteer.

LONDON. Aug. ia dispatch to
Reuters from Constantinople states
that the Austrian and Russian en-
bassies, have received advices that the
revolutionary movement is growing
daily. All young Bulgarians are vol
unteering for service with the insur-
gents and bands of Albanians are at
lacking Bulgarian villages in the Bib
ma district
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-12
DECARIE CREMAT0RY
DECLARED A SUCCESS

Mayo. Boyd received telegram
today from J. c. Haynes, mayor Of
Minneapolis. In answer to a telegram
regarding the DeCarie crematory in
that city. Three questions were asked
Mayor Haynes:
rs the DeCarie crematory sue
cess? Is It odorless9 What 10 the cost
Of It's operation?"
The answer was: 1.-THE DeCarie
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-12

Mrs. Manda Gum. who was divorc-
ed from Albert Gum in September.
1909. and awarded $40 per month ALI
mony, complains that she has never
received any money from her ex-
spouse. She today made representa-
tions to Judge KEENAN, which resulted
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-12

crematory Is success. 1t Is odor-
less. The cost or operation Is 20
cents per ton"
The telegram of response would
have come several days ago, and, had
It come. might have had q radical
effect on awarding the contract.
As matters stand. the contract
awarding will be held up until Com
missioner Root returns to the city.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-12

CONSTANTINOPLE. Aug. I2.-Ad-
vices report that SarafoH, the Mace
DOMAIN leader, is devastating the dis
trict in the vicinity of Florln, a town
OF 1900 inhabitants. At Monastir
high Turkish official today says
that there Is no danger Of a recall
of the Turkish Bulgarian war as long
as present conditions are maintained.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-12

three years ago was separated from
his wife in a most sensation divorce
case. Pyle is ill at home today and
it is reported that his illness is
caused by worrying over his former
wife'S marriage
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-12
HEPBURN
WAS MARRIED TODAY

WASHINGTON, Aug. To-day
witnessed the wedding Of Senator
Hepburn of Idaho and Miss G. Yeat-
man, the divorced wife Of DR.. Pyle.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-12

Friday and Saturday of this week
there win be rummage sale at 90
Sprague avenue. All kinds OF house
hold goods; clothes OF every descrip-
tlon; hats, shoes. etc.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-12
ToIstol's Book
Is lese Majestic.

BERLIN, Aug. 12.-The high court
has adjudged Tolstofs "Thou Shalt
Not Kill" to be pernicious hood,
claiming that 1t insults the German
emperor. The order directs that all
copies be confiscated and destroyed.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-12

In the issuance of citation by the
latter commanding Gum to appear on
the 10th prox and answer for con-
tempt.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-12

LONDON. Aug. ia dispatch
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-13
FEAST OF THE PASSOVER.
The Hebrews Of Washington Observe
an Ancient Custom.

AAo ASp1SWS VI w dSAAAs IOA SNSSA So
an Ancient Custom.
Special services in observance OF the
Feast of the Passover, were held in the
Hebrew synagogues and temples of the city
Saturday evening and yesterday morning.
The feast, which began at sunset Satur-
day and which continues for one week. is
observed by the Hebrews in commemora-
ton of the deliverance of the children of
Israel from Egyptian bondage. AS Is al
ways the custom the first and last days Of
the feast week are given over to religious
as holidays and a favorable time for fun
making and family reunions.
Biblical history states that Immediately
after the deliverance from bondage the
Jews departed from Egypt and crossed the
Red Sea. They had no time to properly
wilderness they baked dough into unleaven-
ed bread by the rays Of the sun. In COM
memoration Of this orthodox Jews will dur
ing the feast Danish bakers bread from
their tables and instead eat the unleavened
bread. which is Familiarity known as Mat
EOS" 1t is also an ancient custom among
the Hebrews to celebrate the coming of the
feast by a general cleansing of their homes
in order that the dwellings be perfectly free
OF every trace of leavened bread.
Following the services in the synagogues
Saturday evening the "sedar," most i'm
pressive ceremony Of the festive week, was
celebrated in the homes of all Jews who ad-
here to the customs Of their forefathers.
This service was originally intended as an
object lesson for the young, as it is at this
time that the father of the family, in re-
Spouse to questions Of the youngest son, re-
lates the story Of the captivity and liberia
ton of the children of Israel, and explains
the feast of the Passover.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-13
Was in Bad COMPANY.

Edward Porter, a young colored man, who
resides near the corner of 9th and N
streets northwest attired in new suit
white vest, white cuffs and a red necktie,
looked entirely out of place in the motley
crowd in the Police Court dock this morn
ing.
Not guilty." he said, when arraigned on
a charge of disorderly conduct.
There was a crowd of colored men
creating lot of disorder in Congress street
alley, Georgetown, Saturday night" Police
man Walsh explained, land when they saw
me coming all of them ran except Porter"
"Was he drunk?" Judge Kimball inquired
mo, sir"
did you hear him say anything?'
Nothing, only he was with the crowd"
You honor" Lewis said as he nervous
ly twisted the few hairs which adorned his
upper lip, II had just come from down
town, where / purchased this Easter out
fit" the man remarked pointing to his new
clothes, which were badly rumpled. IT put
them on and went out for a walk. when 1
was arrested"
THE officer said you were part Of dis
orderly gathering" the court told him.
Indeed, wasn't" Lewis declared.
Ever been arrested before?"
Never in my life"
Three dollars" his honor said. Nine
days in Jail was named as the equivalent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-13
CHURCH DEDICATED.
Ceremonies at West Washington Bap-
test House Of Worship.

I1oSL house Ol " OAS0Aps
The new West Washington Baptist
Church edifice was dedicated yesterday
afternoon with appropriate ceremonies. the
dedicatory sermon being delivered by Rev.
DR.. Edwin c. Dargan, professor In the
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary at
Louisville, KY. Among others who assisted
in the services were Rev. E. Hez Swem
Rev j. j. Muir, D. D.: Rev. c. F. win
bigler, Rev. Samuel H. Greene. D. D.; Rev.
George E. Truett, Rev. c. c. Meador, D. D.,
and Rev. c. C. Coleman, the present pastor.
The church was crowded to the doors by
the members of the congregation and their
friends.
DR.. bargains address related principally
to the Joy of worship. Joy, he said, is
part of Gods program, and wherever he
said the speaker, fought to enjoy religion
and find JOY in worship. In coming to his
sanctuary we should not look for enter.
tainment, but for the presence of God. If
people do not find that it is no wonder that
they do not care to go to church and DO
not rejoice in religion But when one finds
the presence of God in His house he can
experience no greater happiness
1--WE ought to find JOY in worship DR..
Dargan continued, "for another reason, be-
cause of it's social side. This side is greatly
emphasized in church life. AT places of
worship one makes friends. Worship
breaks down barriers OF age ana society
and makes people friends who would not
otherwise meet each other. The friends
one meets in church are the best friends,
because they are good people. Again, there
is a great uplift of soul in worshiping with
friends. This union of worship is a volume
of worship going up to God like the united
voices of a great choir We should find
Joy in worshiping God, because that is the
one thing we can do for God that He can
not do for Himself. 1t is purer joy than
that which is found in business or society,""
At the close of the sermon subscriptions
toward paying off the Indebtedness on the
new structure were called for and the re-
sponses were said to be quite liberal.
A meeting of the former pastors Of the
church, which was organized in 1866, will
be held in the edifice mis- evening. An in
formal reception will be one of the interest
ing features following the program.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-13
DICTIONARY FOR THE BLIND.
The First Ever Published Has Just
Been Issued.

From the New York Sun
There is lust out fresh from the publisher
the first general dictionary ever published
in any country or any language for the use
of the blind. It Is published by the Mary
land School for the Blind, and contains 49,
600 words and Is in eighteen volumes, with
complete diacritical marks and denmtlons.
1t took the world just 113 years to reach
this point in the education of the blind, FOR
it was in 1854 that Able Houay produced
his first embossed books In Paris, printed
by his own pupils. There is an interesting
chapter In book making in the interim.
The Able Houays pupils being brought
to read before the court. the new art
created a vast sensation, and several edi-
tions of books for the blind were printed.
They were so expensive that very few blind
could buy them, and still fewer could read
them after they were bought o,d Th sor cosby
paper the art fell into disuse for forty
years. Being then revived by Gall OF Edin-
burgh, it ran checkered course for many
years, almost nothing but the Bible being
printed because money could be got to
print the Bible when 1t could not be had
for any other book. In the last ten years
more books have been printed for the blind
than in all previous time. This is due large
ly to the rapid spread of the New York
point system Of printing for the blind. The
new dictionary. as well as all the books
from the Maryland school pr1ntery, Is print
ed in New York point.
The American Printing House for the
Blind at Louisville which has an annual
subsidy of $4,000 from the government for
printing textbooks for the blind, expends
this sum entirely In New York point print
ing. The annual appropriation of $1,000 by
the state Of New York for the publication
of general literature for the blind depart
ment of the state library at Albany goes
into New York point. The International
Sunday School Lessons go out weekly over
the United States in New York point Three
periodicals are published in it. There is an
excellent musical library in 1t. including
dictionary of 5000 musical terms. The society
of ST. Francis Xavier uses the system in it's
publishing house for the blind The litera-
ture Of the blind was for long years con-
fined to first reader, from which 1t skipped
Lardner's History Of the World" and a
few strictly popular works. The hiatus be-
tween was left untitled. save as now and
then a religious book was cast into the
aching void. the blind, for some reason, be-
ing thought to be more devoted to religious
/ literature than other classes of the popula-
ton.
Within the past few years, since the IL
brary of embossed literature has been
growing by leaps and bounds, world of
delight has been AItd beneath the sensitive
fingers of the blipd. They may now read
for themselves bob, Son of Battle" Bon
ME Brier Bush" Via Crucis," "Rab and
His Friends wild Animals I Have
Known" How the Other Half LIVES"
Two Little Confederates," Shakespeare,
Homer, Dante, Schiller, travels. adventure,
biography. history. poetry, fiction and juve-
nile literature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-13
CONDENSED LOCALS

John Chum, colored, thirty years old, liv-
ing at 419 10Th street northwest fell from
his coupe about II o'clock Saturday night
near 18th and H streets and was cut about
his forehead. He was removed to the
Emergency Hospital where surgical aid
was rendered. s-..--
The eighth precinct patrol wagon was
summoned to the house of Elizabeth An
derson. colored 919 Union court northwest
yesterday morning about 2 O'Clock, to re-
move her to the hospital. She had been cut
about her hands while engaged In an alter
cation with her Brother. The police took
her to Freedman's Hospital.
George M. Groves. colored. fell from his
wagon on AZ street Saturday afternoon and
was slightly hurt, He was cut about the
face. but declined, assistance.
William Simms,G coaored, twenty-eisht
years old. was removed to the Casualty
Hospital yesterday afternoon to be treated
for a cut in his face. The injury, 1t is al
stepson of the injured man. jackson is only
two years younger than his stepfather. The
police say they will aset warrant for
jackson. . b
Joseph Bailey notified the police Saturday
night that he had been robbed of a silver
watch and chain and about So in cash. The
robbery, he reported. was committed on the
Long bridge between and o'clock Sat
urday night. He gave the police the de-
scription Of white man as the alleged
highwayman.
The shop OF the Altman Tailor Machine
Company at 14th and streets was broken
into and robbed Saturday night according
to a report received by the police yesterday
Steam gauges. valves and stop cocks val
ued at about 500 were taken.
The shop Of the Altman Tailor Machine
Company at 14th and streets was broken
into and robbed Saturday night according
to a report received by the police yester-
day. Steam guages. valves and stop cocks
x,aA 81 hon Way kolra
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-13
HOTEL COMFORTS.
New Devices for the Convenience and
Pleasure of Guests.

From the New York Sun.
The hotel guest is being made more and
more comfortable. One Of the new houses
opened this year has ice water running day
and night in the halls even unto the top
story. Another convenience priced by the
sophisticated woman guest Is little APP
paratus on block of marble to be hitched
to the electric burner and so afford hot
iron or a boiling tea kettle when desired.
The model medicine closet in the bath room
is another boon out of the ordinary. So is
the little built-in cupboard in the sitting
room, where wine, cake, nuts and such
light refreshments for favored guests can
be kept conveniently.
The wardrobe closets in the bed chamber
amply and conveniently planned are an
other point dear to the woman guests soul.
There are closets almost as large as the
room they supplement and big enough to be
lit up, allowing every gown and bodice TO
swing clear on its separate hanger. The
guest points out proudly that her closet
doors and Trainings are Of the same cream
tinted maple as the bureau and bed room
furnishings and so pleasing to look at.
Each new hotel thrown open challenges
comparison with its predecessors as to new
arrangements and attractions. A new mem
Der of the hotel force is the man retained
to teach the women guests billiards or pool
free of charge, so that they can avail them
selves of the use of the billiard room. A
young woman librarian to arouse interest,"
in the hotel library is another late-day fea-
ture The modern hotel library is pleas
ant big room, well lighted and appropriate
ly furnished in leather and decorated wood.
Three or four small writing tables are
there besides the big reading table. pic
ture gallery is another innovation and in
teresting pictures are among the number
either lent or rented to the proprietor. Some
few paintings are owned by the house.
On one night each week players dancers
and elocutionists of a varied character per-
form on the boards of adjustable stage
put up in dining or drawing room. Two
good hours of vaudeville are afforded for
the benefit of the guests and any friends
whom they choose to ask The furnishing
of the newest hotel restaurants and palm
rooms prove that New Yorks renown as
summer resort is kept in mind Both as to
coloring and material the chairs, settees
and fixtures are of sort to answer fitting
ly for summer as well as winter. Green
bamboo or fiber or willow dining chairs
prevail. The hat racks, plant stands and
serving trays are of stout wicker. The wall
draperies are of delicate rose tint that
chimes in well with the plain-textured
woods-green floor covering. Thick, warmth
suggesting upholstering is banished. Even
the electric light fixtures are In the guise
and tint Of water lilies, long-leafed fronds
and other summer growths
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-13
PLACED IN CARE OF GUARDIANS.
Representative Rixey Surrenders Boy
He Was Unable to Control.

Representative John F. Rixey of vir-
ginis appeared as a witness in the Juvenile
Court today at the hearing of a petition
filed by Prosecuting Attorney Ralph Given,
to turn Merehildo Chase, a fourteen-year-
old Porto Rican boy. over to the board of
children's guardians. After hearing
statement made by Mr.. Rixey. Judge KIM
ball signed an order placing the boy in
the custody Of the board permanently.
Mr.. Rixey told the court that while he
was returning from Porto Rico about two
years ago, the boy, who was a stowaway,
was found below the deck AS the boat
had just left the wharf Mr.. Rixey said
the captain was about to return him to
shore and that he expressed a desire to
employ the lad, who had said he was an
orphan. The captain of the boat gave his
consent to the arrangement, and Mr.. Rixey
took the youngster in charge and has since
had him employed at his home in this city
He asked that he be relieved of the further
care Of Merehildo, saying that he insisted
on remaining out at night in spite of re-
peated lectures
In appearance, Merehildo Is like the
average colored boy and speaks English
fluently. He has evidently become very
patriotic during his residence in this coun-
try, appearing in court today with a large
button bearing the portrait of George
Washington, which he wore on the lapel
of his coat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-13
IL BRIDAL COUPLES
REACHED CITY THIS AFTERNOON
FROM RICHMOND.
Came on an Excursion and Propose to
Keep Marriage License
Clerk Busy.

Twelve happy couples. bent on matri-
mony. arrived in the city this afternoon
from Richmond. Va. They came on an
excursion given for the benefit of the Rich
mond Male Orphan Asylum. Mrs. Gill,
manager of the institution. has charge of
the excursion.
The train. which was composed Of ten
coaches. arrived at the freight station of
the Pennsylvania railroad. 9Th street and
Maryland avenue. shortly before 2:3O
O'Clock. There were about four hundred
passengers aboard and the fun they had
with the would-be brides and bridegrooms,
II what one of the passengers said be true,
was caution>
The rear car. in which the young folk
travelled, presented an interesting sight
when 1t reached the station. The floor had
layer OF corn and rice fully an inch
thick. The young men tried to bear the
ordeal with fortitude, while the faces or
the young women took on hue that re-
sembled sunset by one of the old masters.
Carried Woman's Purse.
One young man. who carried lady 8
purse in his hand said his name was Ed
ward Connolly West.
II want you to take me to the license Of
fice," he said to hackman.
Coin to get married?' the coachman
asked.
Yep" replied Edward Conley West.
Mr.. West was too busy to tell anything
about himself or the others who accom-
panied him on the happy mission. He did
say that his brtde-to-be was Miss Edith
Whore.
Mrs. Gill, who Is a motherly looking wo-
man. headed the procession up the platform
and to 7th street car.
Yes she said. 1T is true that we have
a dozen couples with US who are going to
b. 80 A. rr0{,1< n
me to the Hotel Dumbarton, where shall
stay while in the city. They may not get
married until tomorrow, but they are go
ing to get married"
The young women were all pretty and
were dressed in colors that suggested
bridal tour. 1t Is likely that the marriage
license clerk will be kept busy the re-
mainder of the afternoon.