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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-13
MEMORIAL NATIONAL HOME.
Proposed Use Of Money Due Estates Of
Colored Soldiers.

An argument why the cOlored people
should be given a home in this city for the
aged and infrm of their race. as provided in
an amendment to the army bill proposed by
Senator Hoar in the Senate was yesterday
presented to the Senate committee on mill
tary affairs by Rev. James l.. White in the
form of statement. The amendment pro-
vides that 500 SEQ. due the es Sates of de-
ceased colored soldiers of the late war. and
remaining unclaimed. be used to build
memorial national home for aged and in
firm colored people.
This subject has been favorably consid-
cred for the past ten years by all parties
and nearly all men," the statement says.
1T was recommended by the auditor in
1892 that it be used for the benefit of the
colored race, and in the Fifty-third Con-
gress the bill was introduced and sent to
the department for examination and report
1t was favorably recommended and unani-
mouSly reported from the committee, and
passed the House ana unanimously reported
to the Senate without amendment 1t only
failed upon the ground that some thought
1t not safe to turn over the money to
corporation of colored men without any
supervision.
''The bill was also re,ntroduced and has
been unanimously reported three times
from the committee of the House. and the
same in the Senate. and PASSED the Senate
on the 14th of June, 1895 without a dis
senting vote.
1T is proposed to build memorial home
in tbs city and to spend $4,000 for land in
Virginia or Maryland for am industrial
farm. and it is expected that with donations
the institution can be maintained without
asking aid from the government.
1T IS claimed that at least twenty-five
colored men and boys can be saved every
year from the workhoUse and the Jail They
could be transferred to the Industrial
farm"
The statement adds: Il may add that this
subject has the support of nearly every
colored man and woman in the United
States. And not only the colorod. but near
ly every white man and the press of the
country for the past ten years commend 1t.
We feel sure that if we EN- get vote on 1t
ii will pass"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-13

forced out of ''The Medal and the Maid
production on account of being too young
and good-looking, has sued Fisher q Ryley
for thirty weeks salary, alleging breach OF
contract. George Game is now playing
Miss Lowries old part.
Millie James. whom many thea tergoers
have thought to be quite a young miss, is
to be married in New York next SUNDAY
to a wealthy cigar manufacturer of thar
city by the name of Stache1berg. MISS
James will continue on the stage Tor the
remainder of the season al least.
ElIaine Terriss will be the next of the
foreign stars to visit the United States.
Mr.. Charles Frohman has announced that
be would not bring to America any of the
Seymour Hicks-Ellaline Terriss produc-
lions which have been running in London
for the last four years until the actress
could visit this country herself.
The admirers of Shakespeare have been
given cause for jubilation in the tour OF
this country by Forbes Robertson and Ger
trude Elliott. This clever pair have been
presenting 1.-The Light that Failed to only
ordinary business up until two weeks ago,
when Hamlet was substituted, with such
good returns that the chances are the Alp
ling piece will be shelved and the great
masterpiece played instead for the remain
der of the season.
The Choral Society is in the midst of re-
hearsals of the Messiah and is singing
the choruses unusually WELL The members
of the society are greatly interested in the
prospect afforded by the cooperation OF
the Washington Symphony Orchestra OF
appearing with an orchestra for the nrst
time in several years. and thus assuring
adequate presentation of this great work
The engagement of Dan DAILY for a series
of appearances in vaudeville is regarded Is
a notable achievement. inasmuch as he de-
clined numerous offers from various mana
gers. The credit for securing DAILY belongs
to Miss II. Winifred Dewitt. who is one of
the few feminine managers in the country.
Her recent journey to New York resulted
in a notable series of negotiations. among
her captures being Eddie Foy, with the
possibility that other noted entertainers
who have hitherto appeared as musical
stars will be included in polite vaudeville
programs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-13
Falls Church News.
Correspondence of The Evealag Star

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
FALLS CHURCH, Va, February II. 1904.
The organization of Associated Charities,
composed of representative of each
church in town. has elected the following
officers: Mrs. Geo. A. l.. Merrifield, pres-
dent; Mrs Geo. w. Hawxhurst, vice presi-
dent; Miss Margie Garner, secretary, and
Mrs. Geo. B.. Ives. treasurer.
Mrs Geo. +. McInturff is very i'll of pneu-
monia.
Mr.. Geo. w. Hawxhurst. chairman of the
republican committee of Falls Church dis
trict, hats called convention to meet at
Falls Church Saturday night. February 20,
for the purpose of electing seven delegates
to the county convention. which meets at
Fairfax Court House February %. A dis
trict chairman and precinct committeeman
for the three precincts Of the district are
also to be elected.
Mrs. Geo. Stambaugh entertained few of
her friends at luncheon Thursday. Those
present were Mrs. j. s. Garrison, Mrs E.
J. Northrup, Mrs. E. j. Galpin and Mrs. @.
e. Hid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-13

Lyric Theater. Messrs. Fred G.. Berger
and R. G.. Craerin have succeeded MI
Greet in the ownership of THE Sign OF the
Cross for the United States and Canada
having purchased the rights to present TINS
great drama and also having secured all
the original scenery and appointments from
the Lyric Theater, London, which attracted
50 much attention for sumptuous scenic and
costume display. The Sign of the Cross
will he a great attraction at the Lafayette
Opera House week commencing Monday
February %
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-13
Eddie Foy in Vaudeville.

Chase's will continue conspicuous week
after next, commencing at the Monday mat
tnee. Washirgtons birthday, February %
with Eddie Foy. and Offering his grotesque
specially. Sister Ann" Clayton White and
Mare Stuart Company. in their vaudeville
success. IN Paris" the Sisters Gasch, in
astonishing athletic feats, and others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-13

avenue northwest. 1t concerned alleged
gambling at 318 Pennsylvania avenue
where ing Wah occupies a room the
second floor ing promptly denied that he
had written the letter, and could only give
his belief that it had been written by some
one connected with a rival establishment.
Ung's simple denial was not all that was
necessary to dspel the belief that he had
written the letter. Some of the ceiestjals
were anxious for proof on the subject, and
ing Wah promptly gave them a sample
of his handwriting. Even then some of
them were not fully convinced, and The
affair threat tened to divide the residents
into factions such as existed several years
ago when one Chinaman was shot and seri-
ously wounded.
The matter has been under discussion in
Chinatown" for week more, and it is
feared by some of the residents the trou-
bic may not end in time for all the resi-
dents of the colony to give the customary
welcome New Year day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-13
A Public-Spirited Enterprise.

Messrs Nixon & Zimmerman have ar
ranged to devote the receipts of their
theater-the Academy of Music-in Balti-
more for Monday and Tuesday night next
TO the relief of sufferers from the recent
great confla grafton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-13
"The Eleventh Hour"

THE Eleventh Hour Lincoln j., Car
tors sensational melodrama. which will be
on the boards at the Empire week of Feb
ruary % is said to be full of strong action,
exciting climaxes and bubbling bits of COM
llt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-13

"A Gentleman of France" with Charles
Dalton in the title role. has been called
back to New York. This is the second time
this season the piece has been recalled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-13

Willie Collier has made such a substan-
tial lit in Richard Harding Davis play.
THE Dictator that his contemplated trip
to London has been abandoned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-13

Buster Brown has been such a popular
production on the road that time has been
found for it at one of the Broadway thea
tiers, New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-13

The Finishing School is the title which
Max Pemberton has chosen for his new cos
tune play. which is to be produced next
month in London.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-13

William Brady and George Musgrove, the
London manager, have signed contracts
whereby "Way Down East is to have an
early production in the English metropolis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-13

THE Chinese Honeymoon will soon cele-
London.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-13

owen Hall has written the book for a
musical play. called The Little Cherub."
which satirizes the craze for private the
atricals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-13

1.-The Cherry Girl" now running in Lon
don, has not turned out to be the success
expected. and Charles Frohman has relin-
GuislIed the American rights to the piece.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-13

The theatrical syndicate now includes
Klaw & Erlanger and associated interests
Lift & DingwelI and Stair & Havlin. This
combination controls nearly COO theaters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-13

Marie DOro. who recently held prom
inent part in The Girl From Kay's." re-
placed Beatrice Irwin in The Admirable
Criciton' in New York last Monday night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-13

Hil1a Spons. who has been William Fa-
verslam leading lady. returned to Lon
FrOhman production in that city early next
month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-13

Ma Ide Adams has fully regained her
health. and her season may be extended SO
that she can appear i'm San Francisco. Miss
Adams has never appeared on the coast as
q star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-13

Eliza Proctor Otis IS to play Mother
Troclard in the coming production in New
York of the Two Orphans" under A. NJ.
Palm er's direction
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-13

"Saucy Sally was given it's first per
Torrance in America at Boston last Mon
ptny. 1t is pronounced good comedy by
the BoStoneSe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-13

The news has recently developed that
Charles Il. Dickson and Lillian Burkhart
who were married about eight years ago.
were divorced by the New York courts
Il houL a month ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-13

Dick earle and Robert Bowers have de-
cided to call their latest work The Mummy
and the Maid" The first production Will
take place in Chicago in June. Dave Lewis
will play the chief role
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-13

Mrs Jane Germon at one time a very
popular actress playing with Booth, For
rest and the elder Hackett. celebrated her
Monday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-13

Edna Wallace Hopper lost her suit in the
British Columbia courts to break the will
Of Alexander Dunsmuir, claiming a share
in the millions left behind. but she will APP
peal the case to higher courts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-13

David Beiasco is said to be so delighted
with the success in London of THE Darling
OF the Gods that he has instructed lis
agent there to look about for suitable
theater, in which he will make annual pro-
auctions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-13

Julia Mdrlowe has returned from Eur, pc
in robust health and Will shortly start a
spring tour, playing in Shakespeare ami
pcss bly, When Knighthood Was IN
Flower" Tyrone Power has been engaged
as her leading man
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-11-18

importance to yy housekeep@ offering the dainiet impteda md domestic Table Deicaaeg the
der to properly celebrate the great national Holiday and you will gGb eer satisfaction if yol by tai
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-11-18

The lowest prices on honest goods in the State.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-10-26

Madame picked up the buckle and
held it to her throat. as it well there"
she asked, and her glance fell straight
into the eyes of Grigon.
Adorable" said the Frenchman.
Tomorrow" continued madame, sis
my birthday, the first since the death
of my husband, and my father desires
to give me what l like best. Now,
If monsieur would be good enough to
bring the buckle to the hotel tonight
have no doubt but that Herr Richter
will purchase from him."
That evening Grigon went to the Ho-
tel Ritz. Herr Richter appeared, say
ing that his daughter was in the gar
den. With Grigon he went in search
of her.
They found her in the balcony. Girl
gon seated himself beside her, and
Herr Richter walked away.
Grgon took the wonderful gems from
the case. Il do not know" he began,
IL wv go AAS~
sight She has had the goodness to
tell me that she has been but recently
made widow through the 'unfortu-
nate death of her husband. ! have
seen madame driving in the Bots these
many years, but until yesterday when
she came to my shop l had not known
hAY. La M
will deign to show me the favor OF
hoping that / may ask her to be my
wife, then she will accept from me
the Burma buckle in token of her ia
vor"
Madame looked at him wonderingly.
Monsieur is good" she said.
Grigon laid the buckle in her hand.
1T shall be as madame wishes" he
said. He bowed and babe her good
night On the veranda he met Herr
Richter Il have asked your daughter
to be my wife," he said, and / have
left with her the Burma buckle for
her birthday gift"
| Richter went back TO the balcony.
Madame held up the buckle for him to
see.
THAT was easier than stealing It,"
he said briefly.
Then he continued: "What will you
do? Shall we take the midnight train
for Berlin?"
NO." she replied. Il shall marry
him. Then / shall give the gems to
you"
| A mouth later Grigon and Nine
Montresor were married. She wore
the Burma buckle ut her throat. The
following day the papers told how
Nine. Grigon had been robbed of
her jewels, and later in Berlin the
jewelers. were buying unset gems Of
great value from man who would
have been recognized in the Rue Scribe
as Herr Richter, the father OF Nine,
Montresor.
But Grigon had more gems, and he
told his wife that the loss of the buckle
should be replaced on her next birth
day, HENRI DlOUAN
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-10-26
LOVE AT
FIRST SIGHT

copyright, 1894. by X. A. Whitehead
IF mademoiselle wishes began the
clerk
Pardon, monsieur, am Nine. Mon
tresor," interrupted the young woman.
IF madame Wishes" corrected the
clerk, Il am sure that NJ. Grigon would
allow the buckle TO be sent to the ho-
tel. Certainly! Yes"
But l do not wish him &c send it to
the hotel" replied Nine. Montresor. Il
will call again tomorrow, and then per-
haps NJ. Grigon may be in"
1--WE thank YOU" said the clerk.
Nine Montresor left the jewelry shop
in the Rue Scribe and walked slowly
until she met at the next corner a man
who bowed gravely to her and fell east
ly into step at her side.
"He was not there" remarked ma
dame briefly.
100 bad" said the man. Another
day lost"
YES" said madame, 'and it is ex-
pensive, this staying at the Hotel Ritz.
How much is left now?"
About 1000 francs"
"Well, that's enough for another
week." unused madame as she and her
companion walked toward the hotel.
The following day Nine. Montresor
and the man walked into Grigons shop
again The clerk who had waited
upon her came forward IN. Grlgon
is Within" he said.
NJ. Grigon stepped forward. "What
would il be that you wishY" he in
quired.
Then he looked at the young woman.
The man who had accompanied her
strolled toward the door and stood
swinging his walking stick
my father" began madame, Herr
Rudolph Richter, wishes me to select
the gift which he proposes for my
birthday. Yesterday your assistant was
good enough to show to me diamond
buckle which would please me-"
'Grigon stared at her again. Her
eyes dropped, and faint flush came
into her cheeks under the steady gaze.
"Would it be the Burma buckleT'
asked Grigon finally.
Perhaps. The man did not say"
replied madame.
Grigon turned to a huge safe and
took from it a tray containing gems
which an expert would have valued at
more than one fortune.
"That is tho one" said madame,
pointing to a host beautiful piece in
the
"TL is the Burma buckle" said
Grlgon.
"And its prlce?" inquired madame.
Eighty thousand francs" said Girl
Rnn
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-10-26
| YES |
| NO |
Shall the following amendment to the constitution be adopted?


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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-10-26
STATE OF IOWA,
Winneshiek County

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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-10-26
Constitutional Amendments Be Voted For on November g. 1904
NOTICE TO vOTERs:-For an affirmative

RSFor affirmative question submitted upon
following the word yes For negative make
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-10-26

lot make cross X mark in the
following the word 'NO."
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-06-16
Blunders nv Noxeltsts.

: Novelists, even Of eminence, are
prone to make blunders. Sir Walter
Besant, in For Faith and Freedom"
wrote after the Eykins had settled in
Providence. "Barnaby soon grew tired
of this quiet life and went on board a
steamer bound for England, promising
that we should hear from him." This
was in 1856 or 1857, and the first
steamer from America to this country
did not reach Liverpool till July, 1919.
Wilkie Collins also made numerous
amazing plumbers. In 1.-The Duel In
Herne Wood he makes the story open
with the receipt Of telegram, and the
period is 1917, when twenty years had
to elapse before the first Geographic
wire was laid. Three of the characters
also talk of taking the express train
to London in defiance of the fact that
the first railway to London was not
opened till 1888.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-06-16
The Widow In India. +,

! No institution Of India has been so
exaggerated as that of the widow.
She really occupies place analogous
to our antique old maid, now SO fast
disappearing in the girl bachelor. The
aged widow who has remained true to
her principles Is regarded as a holy
being who has withstood thousand
temptations and prosecutions and COM
mands the respect of saint from all
persons. She is the mother of all the
children in the neighborhood, the help
mate Of all the neighbors. At evening
they flock around to hear her repeat
the ancient legends, the stories of Sta
and Saivtri, Draupdia, or sing the
songs of Mira Bal She is in great de-
mand when cooking is needed for sa-
cred feast. She teaches the little ones
their first hymns and prayers. She
nurses the sick, comforts the dying.
She believes herself to be bound to her
husband for everlasting time through
all births and deaths. The momentary
separation here is but one shade of her
marriage, an unknowable mystery of
destiny. 1t breaks no tie.-Everybody's
MAGAZINE
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-06-16
A Marvel OF Wood Carving.

One of the greatest works of Henry
Vorbruggen is the carved pulpit of the
grand parochial church at Brussels.
The whole design is an allegorical
scene. At the base are Adam and Eve,
life size, expelling the angel, while
grim Death himself may be seen hover
ing in the rear. The first pair bear
upon their shoulders a hollow globe,
the cavity being the place where the
preacher stands while delivering his
sermons. From the globe rises a tree
sustaining canopy, which in turn sup
ports two fgures-one of an, angel and
the other female representing. Truth.
Above all this are the Virgin and the
infant Jesus crushing the serpent's
head with cross.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-06-16
Helping a Composer of Music

Halevy was somewhat Of a pedant
in writing music. He worked very
slowly and deliberately and made hun
dreds of changes before he was sat
isfed.. When ideas would not come
at his bidding he employed a very
singular means to help his genius
along. A kettle filled with water was
put over a fire, and the monotonous
singing of the boiling water acted as
wonderful. stimulant on his magma
ton. While composing, his brother,
Leon Halevy, was always with him,
doctoring the verses Of the text and
adding and scratching syllables wher-
ever it was necessary. For this reason
he was called ''teXt surgeon" among
his friends. Leon Haleyy was by no
means prepossessing man, and the
poet Heine is responsible for the fol-
lowing description of him: "He looks
as If his brother had composed him."
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-06-16
Continued next weekly
where Rubiea come Ero,r

The ruby mines in Burma are Of four
kinds, the most valuable being gullies
formed by the action of water on the
side of the hills. Next to these come
the shafts, or tunnels, sunk in the hill
sides; and then the wells. These last
are sunk in the valley, and are of two
sorts. The deep wells are sunk to
fifteen or twenty feet and the shallow
ones only reach to four feet, where
the first ruby bearing stratum is found.
Rubies, or rather red stones of all
sorts, are offered for sale in large num-
bers and at every conceivable price.
The inhabitants are we'll off, the min
ersY being either Shans, in their enor-
nous broad brimmed straw hats and
baggy trousers, or Cinnamon, in indigo
blue.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-06-16
Nelson's Mishap.

This is an entry from the journal Of
the surgeon of the British warship
Theseus (the dates are from July and
August 179O: July "a and 25-Ad-
miral Nelson. Compound fracture Of
the right,a by musket ball passing
through little above the elbow, an ar
terry divided, the arm was Immediately
amputated and the following given
him: r Opt gr ii. 1T. Pill. statim. s., etc.
26 July-Rested pretty well and quite
easy. Tea, soup and sage. Lemonade
and Tamarind Drink. 81 July-One Of
the ligatures came away; looks well.
I August-C Continued getting well very
fast, stump looked well, no bad symp-
toms, sore reduced to the size Of a
shilling" suG
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-06-16
One way to Break Glass.

1t is scarcely credible, but it is fact,
that glass can be broken by the voice.
If you strike thin wineglass while
you hold it by the stem it will emit a
certain note-in most cases a pretty,
deep one. On approaching the glass
rapidly to your mouth and shouting in
to it the same note as loudly as posi-
BILE, the vibrations Of the glass being
thereby extended, it will be shivered
into fragments. This used to be q
favorite experiment Of Lablache, the
renowned basso, who, when in com.
pany with his friends, thus broke one
after the other all the glasses tina,
we're handed to him.