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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-02
FUN WITH THE SHAKER
How Mr.. Cannon Kept Tab on the
Mem berS.

There were several unusually amusing in
c!dents in the House of Representatives
yesterday shortly after the gas'e1 had fallen
for the Inauguration of the days session.
The snndry civil bill was soon disposed of
and then the speaker began to recognize
various members who desired to call up
matters of minor Importance. Each MORN
ing preceding a session of the House MEM
bers who particularly desire recognition
during the day call at the speakers room
and consult with him. If it is agreed that
the members should be recognized, the
speaker makes memorial dum on a scratch
pad. This pad ne takes with him into the
House each day at II o clock
Eight or nine members on the hoor were
clamoring for recognition today when the
Speaker. after studying his scratch pad,
called OUT
Mr.. Hildebrand of Ohio
There was no response. Mr.. Hildebrand
was not to be found in the chamber.
The cla1nor for recognition from other
members was begun anew The Speaker
heard nothing. He looked at his pad. Then
he called:
Mr.. Littlefield of Maine"
Again there was a pause and silence.
Members craned their necks in the direction
of Mr.. Littlefields seat, but he was not
there.
.'Mr. Speaker. Mr.. Speaker" again called
half dozen members, but Mr.. Cannon was
once more in deep study of his memoranda.
Just at this juncture Mr.. Littlefield came
in from the lobby.
Hey, Littlefeld you are recognized you
have the floor, spoke up several members
In unison. Mr.. Littlefield made his way to
place near the Speakers desk and finally
attracted The latters eye.
For what purpose does the gentleman
rise?" asked Speaker Cannon.
For what purpose does the chair call
upon the gentleman to rise?" asked Mr.
Littlefield in reply, amid shouts of laughter.
The Speaker was taken aback for a
minute, but he began calmly:
The chair recognized the gentleman, as
it thought, in response to his request
his very urgent request-for recognition
that he might call up bill from the COM
mfttee on ways and means"
Oh, yes, Mr.. Speaker, I remember"
said Mr.. Littlefieid Il desire to ask
unanimous consent for the present con-
sideration of H. R.-will the clerk get
me the number; it's the bill creating Vim
alhaven, Me-, a SUPPORT of entry
. The clerks looked in vain through big
batch of bills.
In the meantime there appeared at the
main door of the House Assistant Secretary
Barnes with a message from the President,
and an officer of the Senate with message
from that body. The Senate official caught
the eye of the Speaker first Mr. Barnes
but he was finally recognized and presented
message in writing
The clerks can't find the bill" announced
the Speaker, referring to Mr. Littlefields
measure. He then proceeded to recognize
Representative Hull, who called up the con-
terence report on the army appropriation
bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-02
BRooKLAND IMPROVEMENTS.
Association Prepares statepsnt1 for
Presentation to commissioners

The members of the Brookland Cis1sens'
Association agreed on petttfen ~ the
District Commissioners, at ths REGULAR
monthly meeting held last night, which will
embody the sueg estions of the asspcl alton
as to the improvements in Brookland dur
ing the next season. The principafdtem in
the petition is request for the abolif on of
the grade crossing at Bunker HUI Dad.
where a number of lives have been lost
during the past. The report of tbef COM
mittee in charge of the matter presented
by Dr. NJ j. Holmes, showed that between
5000 and 5000 persons use the cross ng
daily and the regarding of the appso ach
~ the railroad company was urged SO that
the street railway company might extend
its tracks over 1t. If this is not fe as Bile
it is urged that bridges be built over the
tracks.
The annual election of officers was also
held last night and resulted as follows: A.
Klnnan president; M. j. Holmes, vice
president; E. C. Ford, secretary and treas
urer All the elections were unanimous.
Mr.. Kinnan being chosen to fill the office
he holds for the third successive term.
Mr.. e. P. Ellis, who has been the secre-
tary of the association, declined re-eiec-
ton, and a rising vote of thanks was given
him for his efficient services In the past.
The following were named as chairmen OF
standing committees:
) Schools, M. j. Holiness; railroads, j. c.
Sherwood; water and sewers, e. Southall;
sanitation, T. Y. Hull; press and audit, G.
C. Groves; membership, c. K. Hetfeld; fife
parking NJ M. Mclean; lights and mail
facilities, w. A. Hathaway; police and tele-
phones, F. II. Jackson; legislation, John
McPhaul.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-02
BOSTON MURDER MYSTERY.
Daughter Of Wealthy Parents Found
Dead From Many Knife Wounds.

WESTON, Mass, April 1.-The authori-
ties of Middlesex county are investigat-
ing the death of Miss Mabel Page, aged
forty, whose body was found by her father,
Edward Page. a retired ironmaker, in her
chamber at home here Thursday.
There We're evidences of suicide at
glance, but an inspection by a medical
examiner revealed half a dozen knife
wounds, any of which might have caused
death.
The woman apparently had been informed
that her brother. who worked in Boston.
had been injured in an accident and taken
at once for Boston when she met her
death. A note written by her explaining
that she was going to her brothers aid
was found on table. The brother, how
ever. was found to be in good health.
Miss Page was alone at her home for sew
eral hours Thursday. During that time
her death occurred Thus far absolutely
no trace of the murderer has been found,
and it is believed the woman was the vic
tim of maniac, who managed to enter the
house undetected. He escaped in the same
manner.
On Miss PAGES dresser in the room in
which her body was found lay rings worth
several hundred dollars. a cunning maniac
with desire to slay. the police believe, was
the murderer.
That the maniac went into the house and
told Miss Page that her brother mad been
injured is borne out by this note, which
she wrote and placed on table for her
father
Dear Father: Harold has been injured
in Boston and / have gone to see him at
the Massachusetts General Hospital / will
leave the keys to the house in the usual
place. MABEL.
1.-THE only person we can think of as
the murderer. the father said. lis an Ital-
ian whom Mabel had some words with
year ago. This man, who was employed
on the Metropolitan water basin, came to
the place for food. He was surly and In
sulting and she ordered him off the place.
He went swearing that he would come
back and get square 1t now looks as If
he had kept his word.
peculiar thing about the murder is that
fox terrier, a pet of Miss Pages and
which was about the house when her
father and brother left yesterday, has not
been seen since.
The Page family is very we'll known in
the best circles of the Back Bay, Boston,
and in Weston.
Miss Page was educated in private
schools and could speak several languages
f1uently. She was handsome woman and
always dressed tastefully.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-02
w. B. Moses 6 Sons, f St, Cor. Eleventh.
is visiting friends at this place.

is visiting friends at this place.
At the regular weekly meeting of the
orphans court for this county the follow
ing business was transacted: Letters OF ad-
ministration on the personal estate OF Arch
ibald l.. Mullcan were granted to John
Spencer Mullicln, bond $4,000; letters or
administration on the personal estate OF
William T. Turner were granted to Wflliam
III. Turner, bond s12.0c0 Israel G. Warheld,
administrator of the estate of Maria q.
Warfield, passed his final account and made
distributions; Warwick p. Miller, executor
of Cornelia Cover, passed his final account
and made distributions; letters of admins
tration on the personal estate OF H. r.
! Cashell were granted to Mary e. Cissell.
bond 81, 500; Marcellus Etchison. admins
traitor of F. Offutt, passed his first account.
AT the annual election of officers Of me
Young Mems Christian Association or
PoolesvilIe. this county. the following were
chosen for the ensuing year: President,
T. r. Hall; first vice president, g. w. Red
dick; second vice president. w. j. IL
liams; secretary, Clarence Price; treasur err.
w. c. Hosknson; librarian. Neal Soper.
Committees were named as follows. De"o-
tional, II. w. Spurrier, G. w Redo'cn, w.
T. Griffith: finance. w. C. Hossnson. w. =.
Griffith, w. j. Williams; sick, ". i. Crit
fifth, III. w. Spurrier, G. w. Reddlck:
room-C. ]. Norris, w. c. Hoskinson, Neal
Soper.
Governor Warfield has designated April
Is as "Arbor and Highway Day" In his
proclamation he urges the people of Mary
land to observe the day appropriately ny
pln nt!ng trees anu STRUT cry on uupic
grounds and along the highways and rec
ommends such exercises in the public
schools as will instill into the minds OF
the youth of the state a love for our birds
and respect for the laws enacted for their
preservation.
Mrs Elizabeth, O'Neale, for many years
respected resident of this vicinity. died yes
terday in a santarium at Sykesvflle, Nd.
where she had been under treatment Tor
several years. She was seventy-two years
of age and leaves the following children:
George, Robert, William and Eugene
O'Naalo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-02
10 Use Old schuetzen park.

Mr. A. Hart. commander of the Depart
ment of the Potomac, g. A. RI has writ
ten to Representative Hull. chairman OF
the House committee on military AFFAIRS,
advocating the passage of the bin for the
establishment of temporary home for
ex-volunteer sailors and soldiers In the old
Sehuetzen Park The letter is isatorsad by
Gen. John C. Black chief
of the Grand Army. Rev. f. NJ Bristol,
Rev. Wallace Radcliffe. Rev. D l.Etafford,
Rev. r. H. McKim, Rabbi Louis Stern and
Bishop Satterlee have also written to
Chairman Hull advocating the bill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-02
ROCKVILLE AND VICINITY.
General and Personal News From
Montgomery County's Capital.

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
ROCKVILLE. Nd, April l. 1904
The regular fortnightly meeting of the
Rockville woman's Club was held at the
home of Mrs Harry A. Dawson. the at
tendance being large and the program in
teresting In the absence of the president,
Miss Anna F'arquhar, the vice president,
occupied the chair. The topic for the meet
ing was Greece, and the responses were
from Homer Modern Athens" was the
subject of paper by Mrs. George nj.
Hunter, and Miss Lille Bennett contrib
N. d. Offutt and Miss, Beulab u tie
appropriate readings. The business trans
acted included the adoption of d consti-
tuition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-02
Changes in Police Forte.

Major Sylvester has recommended the fol-
Lowing changes In the Metropolitan police
department: That Private ]. p. Hendricks
be promoted from class 1 to class 2 vice
McNamara, removed; that Coleman r.
Brown. A. B. Clark. l.. I. H. Edwards and
Leigh r. Keech. privates of class ga, be
promoted to privates of class vice Hen
bricks promoted, Wannel1 and Fisher, re-
moved, and Selby, resigned. The changes
are to take effect from yesterday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-02
Sailing Wagons.

The United States consul at Hanover,
Germany. reports that the Bade-Kommis-
sar for Norderney. Hanover, desires In
formation and quotations on pneumatic
tired running gears rugged with seats and
sails. suitable for use on sea beaches. A re-
port was current that successful trials were
recently made of sailing wagon on one OF
the strands In Florida.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-02
Fatal Train Collision.

A dispatch from Atlanta, Ca. last night
says: In collision between a west-bounA
freight and an east-bound work extra On
the main line of the Georgia Pacific road
near weems, Ala, today Section Foreman
j. T. Fitzpatrick of Leeds, Ala, was In
stantly killed; j. T. Chambers. supervisor,
of Helm, Ala, badly injured, and several
others of the work train force were In
jured. Both engines were damaged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-02

The Lonsdale Company's cotton mills at
Lonsdale, Berkeley and Ashton. r. l., were
shut down today. Until further notice
they will be operated five days each week.
They employ 5000 hands. The new sched-
ule is adopted because of the condition of
the cotton market.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-02
THE PEOPLE ALL
IN CHORUS CRIED, GIVE Us NEwBRO's
HERPICIDE.


HERPICIDE.
This word Of late has been In every ones mouth,
and many wondering what the word signifies,
though no one has yet been found who will deny
that NEwBRO'S HERPICIDE does the work.
Well, for the information of thousands Of people
who like to know all about good thing, we would
say that HE 3PICIDE means destroyer or killer
Of Herpes" Now. Herpes is the family name
of disease caused by various vegetable parasites.
A siniil r microbe causes dandruf, itching scalp
and falling hair. This is the microbe that NEW
BROS HERPICIDE promptly destroys, after which
the hair grows. Sold by leading druggists. Send
1Oc. in stamps for sample to The Herpicide Co.,
Detroit, Mich. Edward Stevens Special Agent,
9th and Pa. ave.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-03-12

~ luSt rOIcIUulHp HIS SecbfIu l'Glll i~
n member of the City Council. and has
earned the good will and confidence
of every resident of the ward. His re-
election would he only fitting reward
for duty fully and faithfully per-
formed.
%e~
Alderman George Il. Schmidt Is q
most useful and honorable member of
the City Council. He has given the
people of the Twenty.fourth Ward
honest, faithful and useful reprcscn.
tntion. The interests of the con-
stitucncy were never more thoroughly
attended to. and Mr.. Schmidt's rc-elec.
ton Is certain to follow as a result.
Mr.. John V. Clarke enjoys the con.
hdcnce of the entire community as
president Of the great and popular
Hibernlan Banking Association.
~SA
Mr.. John Dadic. secretary and treas.
urer of the william ]. MoXlcy Com
gressman. Mr.. Dadie is among the
most popular Of West Side business
men
Lange Brothers. 149 Dearborn street
supply the very best line of goods IN
gcntlemen's shoes. The material ~ eX
ccllent and the price charged rcl SON
able.
~2
Recorder Robert NJ. Simon is one
of the best officials Cook County la.
ever had
~NSA
Hon. Abner Smith should he nom
mated for the Superior bench on tn,
Republican ticket. His election woult
certainly follow his nomination.
Mr.. Paul POhl, the leading weis.
beer brewer of the United States. II
one Of the most popular citizens OF
Chicago. He IL affable in his manners
square In his dealings and punctual II
his appointments. He has repeated.
declined political hOnOrs, being conten
with his rapidly growing business.
Thomas y. DOnnelly. the popular
and successful jewelcr, Is respected al
Il citlHch ana business man.
RO&A
T., all o,ooo,,ios 90 no, u,, Ioo
rro,. hns ,rora, roI,o,Io u,v,oh
and o,,onn,o,t ,s ,no,nI,,, %, en-.
~, :, ,,a.,, ,a'.,z ~. H.,
made an untarnlshed reputation.
&n>
r,o s,ouno,, co,,',,, W.i,o co,,,,
,,.,,o,s,., o,.oa,,o,, a,, ~. i,. r,,i
nm,r,ors o,o and 81, r,st Wod,sa,
- r., .rar i,oroa,ina ,,atnana,
+, ,," ,ast ,os,i,,nn,,, 80 a. narna :
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~
Alfred T.. Barr, backed by lcadin;
Republicans for Alderman of the Thir
tcenth Ward, Is II good lawyer, highl,
respected at the bar ana by all VIII,
know him.
40
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-03-12

Three hundred thousand people in
London live in One-room tencmcnts-
an average Of five 10 II room ana 10000
homeless persons walk the streets
every night, So much for being the
world metropolis. Stick to the small
towns, where there is more room and
where street walking at night Is un,
known.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-03-12
i

Alfred T.. Barr, backed by leading
Republicans for Alderman of the Thir.
tcenth Ward, is II good lawyer highly
respected at the bar ana by all who
know him.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-03-12
IaSA

The Stcuben County Wine Company
dispenses excellent goods at it's head
quarters, 2l0 and 2l2 East Madison
street. It's ever increasing patrona z,
Is the best testimonial to the value OF
It's high grade wines and liquors.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-03-12


II Is now announced on what seems
10 he good authority that during the
coming year, at least, the Illinois and
Michigan canal, so far from being i'm
mcdiately closed, will be used for busi-
ness and traffic purposes. An interest
ing piece of news in this connection Is
that a strongly financed syndicate has
been formed for the purpose of CON
ducting a series of excursions over the
canal from Chicago 10 the Worlds
Fair at st. Louis.
This would, needless 10 say, be par
ticuarly interesting in view of the his
rOric associations which connect scenes
along the old canal with the history Of
the Louisiana Purchase in cOmmemo-
ration of which the great exposition at
St Louis is TO be held.
The First National Bank of Peoria
is one OF the largest stockholders in
the enterprise, and Mr. Vernon &.
Seavcr the President ana General
Manager, is well known for a number
of years as a prosperous business man
in Chicago, ana has had considerable
experience and success in eXpositlons
and amuscments Of considerable mag
nltude, and solicits inquiry by intend
ing investors from any reputable busl'
ness party in Chicago 10 substantate
his standing as to reliability and in
tcgrity.
Mr.. James +. Byth, the Vice Pr"sl
dent and Amusement Manager, has
been associated with some of the larg
est enterprises in the world, having
made life study Of amuscm"nts IN
all branches, and has only returned re
Gently from tour through Europe
from England 10 Russia, South Africa
and Australia, gaining knowledge ano
ideas In adopting the best points IN th'
United States.
The properties owned, controlled ant
on which the company have an option
have been incorporated in capita
stock Of $4,000, par value 81 each
full paid and worcestershire, pIace'
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-03-12

Alderman William c. Kuester should
he renominated and reelected from
the Twenty-siXth Ward. Mr. kuester
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-03-12

In all capacities of life Hon. James
J. Gray has proven reliable, upright
and competent. AS Il member of the
Board of County Assessors he has
made an untarnishcd reputation.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-03-12
1S1lA

Max Eberhardt is scholarly gem
tleman and would do credit To IN"
Circuit or Superior bench. He Is
model Justice of the Peace ana n re-
spected by bench, bar and public.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-03-12
/161

Seventy thousand arrests were made
in Chicago in 1902, the latest year for
which complete returns are available
More than twenty-one thousand OF
those arrested had no occupation. They
did not even call themselves laborers,
1t is usually so; 1t is the Idle hands
that make work for the police.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-03-12

Mr.. Paul POhl, the leading weiss
beer brewer of the United States, is
one Of the most popular citizens of
Chicago. He is affable in his manners,
square In his dealings and punctual In
his appointments. He has repeatedly
declined political hOnOrs, being content
with his rapidly growing business.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-03-12

Hon. Thomas \. Smyth has proven
himself a valuable official a. a member
of the County Board. He Is popular as
leading Democrat and public spirited
citizen.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-03-12

The Cramps and the Krupps are m
doubt looking forward to brisk trad'
as soon rs the present trouble Is owe
and Japan and Russia can negotiate
new loans.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-03-12

Thomas y. Donnclly. the popul
and successful jewelcr, Is respected
II citizen and business man.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-03-12

Ex.Judge Oliver II. Horton was an
ornament to the bench while he was on
il. and he is now an ornament to III"
Lar, every member of which respects
him.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-03-12

Hon. Elbridge Hanecy Is living up U
bis reputation as an honest, lhdustrI
ous and upright Judge. He is to'dh,
the most expeditions Judge on III
bench.
The Globe-republican., 1904-10-06
LOCAL NEWS NOTES

Capt. D. L. Sweeney and wife arrived
Wednesday for visit In Dodge City.
Fla. Sturgeon h Sons have ordered 4
car Of pilius for the Dodge City bridge.
10 to P. H. YOUNG the railroad watch
inspector for hrst.claw watch work or
jswslry repairing.
J.E. Stsed OF Clayton, ILL.,, 10 here
looking after some land be ownes in
Ford county.
B. O. Sturgeon and wife left Saturday
night to visit Ernsst's old Missouri
home.
P. H. Young the Opticlsn will fit
glasses to your eyes correctly or repair
your broken spectacleS and nose glasses.
F.E, Reed, a lawyer Of Kansas City
was In our city on legal business Sat-
urday.
Mrs. Juo. Reed, a former resident Of
our city, Is here visiting relatives. His
present home Is at Ration, N. N.
Is your home protected agaiust fire and
wind? II not let R. W. Evans, Jr,, In.
sure you, Office with r. R. Hobble.
VIII. Marley OF Cincinnati, Ohio, Is
seriously sick at the home Of bis daught.
or, Mr.. Bralnbrldge on Railroad ave.
Remember thatevery IS empty Key.
stone sacks returned to us entities you to
a beautiful Flour Bin and sitter COM
bIned free Of all charge. s, Stubbs.
\ E. Holzworth left for Hutchinson Sat.
urday. ]. E. Steele who has been cashier
az Dalhart relieves him At this point.
W. I. Russell, civil engineer in U. s.
service was here taking measurements Of
the water 10 tho river Sunday. Il
reached the eight foot mark.
Dodge City encampment No. ia l. o
o. r. conferred the Patriarchal Degree
on a number Of candidates Wednesday
evening R. D. Meeke Of Garden City
came down to help do the work.
P. H. YOUNG will sell you a piant
cheaper than any out Of town firm
Terms $40 q month and every Piano
fully guaranteed.
Mr.. Milford, editor Of the Bucklir
Banner, was here from Saturday unit
Monday. He started for Holly, Colo,
but owing to Washouts he decided to re-
sumo his old haunts.
The Globe-republican., 1904-10-06

Il. A. Soates went to Liberal Tuesday
on the Rock Island.
VIM. @. Torline and father Of Wheat
and were city Visitors Monday,
r. J.. Hardesty returned Saturday
night from bis ranch In New Mexico.
Mis- Agnes Cornell left for Indiana
Monday morning.
DR.. 4. H. Bsllou leaves Sunday for X.
G. where be ID to attend dental college,
VIM. Haymen Of Wilburn was In tho
CITY Saturday looking for a school
teacher.
Congressman Victor Murdoch ad-
dressed the old soldiers at Fl, Dodge yes
terday afternoon,
| F. N. Meeks, one Of the county oom.
missioners Of Gray county, was In our
city Sunday.
Victor Carson and wife have returned
from ten days trip to vt. Louis and the
old home In Illinois.
Sam Stubs and daughters Jennie and
Lottie left for Kansas City and vt. Louis
on Monday night.
Mr.. John P. Reintrt and Mise Barbary
M. Smith popular young couple Of vii.
burn township, were married here on
Tuesday. Rev. Father Mennis offlciated
W. G, Morgan, who has been with
Norvell & Shapleigh OF St. Louis, and
has baen making this city bis head
quarters left for bis home in Iowa.
Robert 7, Specht Of Ellinwood who
has been buying up great deal Of LAND
in Ford county, has just purchased 9
quarter seotlo. from A. B. Fisher, paying
$1,000.
L. l.. Taylor & Co. have given us a biz
LOB Of printing In preparation for theil
work In real estate here this fall. They
are the largest real estate posters ever
made In this office.
A number Of Dodge City people are
considering the establishing Of a Country
Club. The plan is to purchase 100 acre.
on Duck Greek and improve it for {
country resort. The improvements will
include buildings, and a lake for fish ant
and ducks. Most Of the land will be pu
in alfalfa. .....