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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-08-06
FALL or PORT ARTHUR.
Japanese Say Event Will Occur Within
Week.

Tientsin, Aug. 6.-Heavy and con-
tinuous firing was heard Thursday at
Pitsewo from the direction OF Port Ar
thur.
There are persistent rumors here
from Japanese sources that the fall Of
Port Arthur will occur within a week,
but military experts are of the opinion
that a month will elapse before the
Japanese make their final assault.
1t is estimated that there are 10O, 900
japanese troops before Port Arthur.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-08-06

$4,000 to San Francisco and Return
From St. Paul Of Minneapolis via
Chicago Great Western ny.
Tickets ON sale daily from August
18th to September End, good for re.
turning October 18th. Write R. r.
Jones, +. A., Fargo, N. d., for further
information.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-08-06
Sour
Stomach

No appetite. loss OF strength. nervous.
nsss, headache, constipation, bad breath,
general debility. sour risings. and catarrh
Of tho stomach are all due to indigestion.
Kodol cures indigestion. This new discov.
cry represents the natural juices Of diees-
uon a. they exist in a healthy stomach.
combined with the greatest known tonic
and reconstructive properties. Kodol Dys-
pspsia Cure does not only euro indigestion
and dyspepsia, but this famous remedy
cures all stomach troubles by cleansing.
purifying. sweetening and Strengthening
the mucous membranes lining the stomach.
Mr.. S. S. Ball q Ravenswood. W. Va. says
was troubled With sour stomach for twenty years,
Kodoi cured mo and W are now usine It in mill
Tor baby"
Kodol DiSests What You Eat.
Bottles only. $loO Size holding ~ times the trial
size, which sells for so cents.
Prepared BY Z. o. Dewitt 4 co.. CHICAGO.
Sold by Jones & Coll MS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-23

Closing Of Friends Select School.
Award Of Certificates.

Christmas exercises were held at the
Friends Select School yesterday. the pro-
gram including songs and Rotations. A
large gathering, embracing the teachers
and pupils and their friends, assembled in
the new study hall of the school to cele-
brate the closing of school for the holt
days.
Many gifts for distribution among the
poor were brought by the children.
The following program was given: Song.
1T Came Upon a Midnight Clear, by the
school; recitation, "a Message to Mother
Goose" by Judith Norment; song. Three
Kings of the Orient" by the primary
school; recitation, 'Old Christmas, by Ali
Haidas Bey; German song, Christmas
Lullaby by the German pupils; recitation,
Looking for Santa Claus, by Theodore
Uhler; song, THE Christmas Tree" by the
primaries; recitation, ''Penelopes Christ
mas Dance by Winifred Hyde; song.
"Hark, the Herald Angels Sing, by the
school; song, Aud Lang Syne,' by the
school.
For high standing in conduct. attendance
and scholarship term certificates We're
awarded The primary pupils received
nineteen, the intermediate thrty-four and
the high school twentyseven. This is the
largest number ever recorded of certifi-
Gates awarded at the end of the first term,
due largely, ii is stated, to improved con-
ditions resulting from the new building
and alterations in the old ones.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-23
Trio Under Charges.

Allen Slmms and Henry Bruce. colored.
who live in the country. were prisoners in
the Police Court this morning. Policeman
Leavell testified that each defendant was
armed with q revolver last night. and an
additional charge Of breaking glass on the
street was preferred against Simms.
HE deliberately smashed a whisky bottle
on Pennsylvania avenue" was the state
ment of the policeman.
Two other witnesses gave similar testi-
mony, but the defendant declared that he
did not break the bottle. A fine of SO was
imposed. Jury trials were demanded in the
concealed weapon cases. and bond was fixed
at 800 for their appearance. 1t is alleged
that the defendants had trouble with other
men near 9th street and Pennsylvania ave-
nue., and that they were armed. When the
policeman approached them they tried to
escape by getting in wagon and driving
away.
Lizzie Fields colored, was called by
Bruce after the latter had been arrested
and asked to take a message to his house
for him. She then proceeded to demand
a trial on the street corner. Her conduct
was such that Sergeant Hartley arrested
her Lizzie put up lively fight and was
rolled in the snow before the arrival of the
patrol wagon. Judge Scott fined her s. for
the part she took In the street row.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-23
Lehigh Alumni Club Smoker.

The Lehigh University Alumni Club gave
a smoker at the University Club last night
its first of the season. 1t was so successful
that the club decided to hold monthly
smokers during the winter and spring. The
third Thursday of each month was selected
as night of meeting. Impromptu speeches
were made during the evening by Mr. RALPH
Lee, the retiring president; Mr.. Prindle,
Mr.. Farnham and Mr. Barnard, the presf-
dent-elect College stories and songs were
appreciatively received, and the Lehigh yell
was heard at frequent intervals. The fol-
lowing officers were elected: r. p. Barnard
president; S. s. Voorhees,, vice president; w.
j. Douglas. secretary and treasurer. Among
those present were Messrs. Keys, Lee,
Barnard, Anderson, Freyhold, Watson, Mo-
hun, Prindle, Lewis. Voorhees,. John, Farm
ham, Bailey, Goss, Perley, Phillips, Doug
las and Freund.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-23
The Case Postponed.

Frank Leslie Fuller and George W. Mar
row were arrested yesterday on two charges
OF obtaining money under false pretenses,
and taken TO police headquarters by Detec-
tive Grant. The men have been stopping at
a hotel at 1222 Pennsylvania avenue north
west, and several days ago they started
out To pass as many worthless checks as
they could, so the police say.
Fuller. 1t is alleged, would state that his
uncle had sent the check to him, and as
they were drawn upon southern bank, in
several instances they were taken.
charles Fleisehman was not present. and
as the police claim he was the only COM
plainant they could locate the case was
passed until January by Judge Kmball
and the police say that several persons
who have been victimized will be on hand
at that time to prosecute.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-23
English Opera.

LA Boheme" was repeated by the Saw
age English Grand Opera Company at the
Columbia Theater last evening with only
one change from the cast of Monday night
that of Mr.. Reginald Roberts in the part
OF Rudolph, the part for Mr.. Sheehan.
The beautiful music of Puccni and its ade-
quate Interpretation by Mr.. Savage's splen-
did company of singers gave pleasure to a
large and enthusiastic audience
At yesterdays matinee Nerdis tuneful
and ever popular I'll Trovatore" was sung
with Mr.. Sheehan as Manrico. Miss Brooks
as Leonora Miss Newman as Azucena and
Arthur Deane as the Count di Luna. 1t
was an excellent performance, the prin-
cipals being in good voice and the large
and efficient chorus singing the Anvil Cho-
rus with stirring effect.
Tonight Puccini's 'rosca" will BE the OPP
era. with Miss Rennyson. Mr.. Sheehan and
Mr.. Golf in the cast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-23
COL. BRoMwELL,s REPORT.
Road in Potomac Park and Tanks at
White House.

Col. BromwelL the engineer officer In
charge of public buildings and grounds,
has reported to General Mackenzie. chief OF
engineers, the completion OF the work OF
constructing the 18th street park roadway
connecting the roadway in the Washington
monument grounds north of the propagat-
Ing gardens with the river road in Potomac
Park.
He also reports that the old iron tank
formerly used for holding the house water
supply for the Executive Mansion and the
large wooden tank formerly used for hold
ing water for the use of the old hydraulic
elevator have been taken apart and re-
moved from the premises These tanks have
been stored in the attic of the mansion
since it was remodelled in 1902.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-23
HOLIDAY PROGRAM.
Preparations for New Year at Fifth
Baptist Church.

The pastor of the Fifth Baptist Church.
on F. street near eth street southwest, an
nounces that New Year day the morning
services will consist of a short sermon by
the pastor. the roll call and reunion.
copy of the pastors Motto for New
Year Revealed and Souvenir Greeting Will
be given each person present. New Year
night the series of special revival services
will begin. The church has engaged the
Dailey Quartet of Philadelphia to assist
the pastor in these meetings, which will
be held the first two weeks in January,
and may be continued. A large chorus
led by Mr. Daley will also assist in the
music for the meetings. Thursday night
December 90 1904. the Christmas entertain
ment at the home church will be held,
and Friday night the entertainment at the
afternoon school will be held.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-23
NOT LEGALLY MARRIED.
Claim Of Man Charged With Bigamy in
Baltimore.

William c. Gittere, who was arrested In
this city yesterday and taken to Baltimore
to answer a charge of bigamy, as stated in
yesterdays Star, was taken before Magis-
trate Grammar, but the case was not heard.
Two months ago Gittere was married to a
widow In Baltimore. She had two children,
and the family of four came here to live
The man obtained employment In a car
riage factory and lived on Missouri avenue.
Upon reaching Baltimore the prisoner said
he was not married to the woman who had
lived with him as his wife for fifteen years
There was bogus marriage ceremony per-
formed, he said, at the house Of a friend,
who kept saloon. Mrs. Gittere No. dis
played the certificate and was deeply affect
ed when she heard that her alleged mar
rage was a bogus affair. She had believed
she was Gittere's legal wife. and said she
would call his relatives to prove that they,
too, believed they had been legally married.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-23
Can Place Temporary Tracks.

Permission has been granted the Phila-
delphia, Baltimore and Washington Rail-
road Company to lay temporary tracks on
Maryland avenue and across 9th street
southwest and government reservation No.
199 for the purpose of unloading material
on reservation No. 113 They are to be used
only for the transportation of large guam
titles of building materials for use in the
construction of the new buildings of the
Agricultural Department, the National Mu-
scum and the District municipal building.
Care will be taken to make them interfere
as little as possible with traffic on the
streets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-23
PET1r1os9 FILED.
Application fon Release Of Charles Jen-
kins UndersHa6eas Corpus Writ.

A petition forsthe writ OF habeas corpus
has been presented ethe Supreme Court Of
the District OF Columbia in behalf of
Charles Jenkinsa The latter. it is alleged,
was arrested September 10 last on the
charge Of carrying about his person dead
ly and dangerous weapon, under section $50
of the District code. ,eHe was arraigned and
tried September %. at which time he was
carrying deadly weapons and carrying
dangerous weapons" and adjudged to pay
a fine of $50 on eacheoun or. In the event
of failure to Fay the fines, to serve ninety
days in the worAhouse on each count. In
behalf of the prisoner it is contended that
the conviction under both counts Is void.
The petition was signed by Frederick Col
Inns. It was presented to the court through
Attorneys ]. e. Collins and w. II. Green.
Chief Justice Clabaugh directed that the
writ issue. 1t is returnable at IL o'clock
the morning Of the 9th instant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-23
New Chicago Sleeper, c. & o. Ry.,
2:3O pm. only one night out.-Advt
Treasury Council, N. u, Election.

Treasury Council No. 200. National Union
held its annual election of officers on
Wednesday evening, December 21 and the
following were elected for the ensuing
year: President. Theo. l.. De Land: vice
president. E. j. Pattee: speaker, G. l..
Lohrer: recording secretary W. Scott;
financial secretary. j. w. Harsha: treas
urer. N c. Martin; chaplain. ]. L. Heupel;
usher. w. D. Ritner sergeant-at-arus, w.
". Ludlow
Trustees. E. ]. Pattee. H. A. Singer, jr.,
j. =. Reed.
Delegates to cabinet. George c. Havenner
and Theo. l.. De Land.
Delegate to Immediate Relief Associa-
ton: ]. W. Harsha.
Installation of officers will take place
January Is. 1905.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-23
Co-operative Forest WORK.

American Foresters last evening Mr.. j.
Girvin Peters made address on "The
Possibilities and Limitations of Government
Cooperative Work With the Private Own
err" speaking particularly concerning the
assistance given by the bureau of forestry
and forest products.
Mr.. George L. Clothier, who spoke on the
same subject, gave Especial attention to the
impediments which must be overcome In
cooperative tree planting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-23
Employment Agency Regulation.

In recommendation submitted to the
Commissioners, Major Sylvester. chief Of
police, seeks to make it misdemeanor in
the District for any employment agency adj
vertising for help, male or female, and re-
ceving money in advance, to fail to return
the money within forty-eight hours upon
demand, in case of failure to provide a
position for the applicant The fine to be
imposed Is fixed by the chief of police at
from $40 to $50. The prohibition of the
employment agency from requiring appli-
cants to sign contract or agreement of
any kind is also suggested in the PROPOSE
ton.
Major Sylvesters proposal has been re-
ferred by Commissioner West to the cor
poration counsel for an opinion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-23
Model Stable at Fort Myer.

Col. Charles Morton, 18th Cavalry; Major
Thomas II. Slavens, quartermaster, and
Capt. Charles P. Summerall, Artillery
Corps. have been appointed a board to
meet at Fort Myer, Va, for the purpose of
reporting whether the type of stable re-
Gently constructed at that post for the ar
tillery is satisfactory with regard to light
and ventilation. The board is instructed to
report the method employed in obtaining
light and ventilation and what changes, If
any, are deemed necessary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-23
Fined for Shoplifting.

Carrie Miller told Judge Kin1ball in the
Police Court this morning that Mabel Phil
lips, who is a clerk in a 7th street store
where Carrie was charged with taking a
pair of gloves from. was telling a story
so as to damage her reputation
The Miller woman was arrested yeSter-
day by Detective Trumbo she came from
the store and was taken to police head
quarters. Later she was released on $40
collateral.
Judge Kimball listened to the woman's
story and then imposed $40 fine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-23
Officers Elected.

AT regular meeting of the David D. Por-
ter Garrison. Army and Navy Union. the
following officers were elected: James
Campbell, commander; III. C. Jones, senior
vice commander: Christian Olsen. Junior
vice commander: b. +. Wilson officer of
the day: James Stilwell. officer of the
watch; j. Schoenthal, inspector, John Ash,
chaplain; VIM. III. Coulter quartermaster;
executive council, ]. C. Daley, S. j. Block,
r E Lee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-23
Fined Twenty-Five Dollars.

Theodosia Carter, young colored girl.
was arrested yesterday by Policeman
Lynch and taken to the tenth precinct sta
ton on two charges of larceny.
The girl. who is employed as a domestic
by Mrs. Marie Nader was charged with
taking various articles of clothing
She denied taking the clothing in ques-
ton, but her record in the Police Court
was against her, and upon one charge
Judge Kimball fined her $25 and on the
other she demanded a jury trial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-23
Mems Club Officers.

The Mems Club of Northeast Washington
has elected the following officers for the
ensuing three months: President, II. ].
Robertson; vice president, ID. w. Peters;
recording secretary, w. II. Van Wick;
financial secretary L. L. Dunning; treas
urer w. A. Moore: house committee, A H.
King, chairman; Eugene Walters and Sam
uel ID. Gompers. The club was addressed
by Mr.. Ed Hay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-23

A movement is under way to secure pro-
lection of street car motormen during the
winter months. The Preachers Association
of the Methodist Episcopal Church last
Monday held a meeting, when it was de-
cided to call upon the street railway COM
panies to provide vestibule cars in the cold
season. Further consideration of the mat
ter will be given by the legislation COM
mittee of the association at conference
late this afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-23
Highways and Byways of China,

Mr.. Bailey Willis, who has recently re-
turned from China after year spent there
In explorations for the Carnegie Institution,
has arranged to address the National
Geographic Society this evening His sub
ject will be Highways and Byways of
China" and the lecture will be illustrate
with eighty pictures, many of them colored
which he took personally. The address is
one of a series on the far east arranged for
this season by the National Geographic
Society, and will be at the National Rifles
Armory, 500 G street, at o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-23

Peter Matthews, an elderly man who lives
at - X street northeast and Is employed
on the new union station. complained to the
police last night that he was assaulted and
when a colored man attacked and robbed
him. Matthews gave the police the name
and description OF his alleged assailant. He
went to the Casualty Hospital and was
treated for his injuries
William O'Grady an inmate of the Sol
ders Home. was knocked down by buggy
at 18th end G. streets northwest yesterday
afternoon. He was only slightly injured
about the knee.
A wagon belonging to the Elite laundry
and street car collided at the intersection
of eth and ID streets yesterday afternoon
shortly after O'Clock. The wagon was
damaged, but nobody was injured.
Susie Matthews. colored, eighteen years
old. who lives at 1854 Sd street southwest
was slightly burned about the right arm
and face by the explosion of a gasoline
stove while working in the McGnl building
about o'clock yesterday afternoon.
The overturning of lamp caused a blaze
I'm the show window at the store OF 5. II.
Scheer, - II street northwest. shortly be-
fore o'clock yesterday afternoon. Goods
in the window were destroyed and the
building was slightly damaged. The total
damage amounted to about $3.50 and is COW
cred by Insurance.
A blaze followed the overturnIng of a can
of benzine in the drug store of Edward
Green. 946 Virginia avenue southwest last
was turned In from box 436, but the blaze
was eXtinguished before the arrival of the
firemene and before more than S. damage
had been done.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-23
Held for Grand jury.

Harry E. Evans was arrested last night
by Policeman Darnell and sent to the first
precinct station on charge of larceny.
Oscar c. Hutchinson, who lives at 24O6 14th
street northwest, was down in the south
west section of the city and fell in with
Evans, and it Is alleged by the police that
Evans took everything Of value that the
other man had.
Judge KimbaIl held Evans to await the
action of the grand jury under $1,000 bond.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-23
Genuine Home-Made Cakes.

The skill of the cleverest home cake max
ers is employed in making Holmes genuine
homemade FRUIT and POUND CAKES
cake is baked just so and represents the
limit of cake deliciousuesS. Only 25c a
pound. Don't fail to order Holmes genuine
homemade PIES for The Xmas dinner.
Home prepared mince and other delicious
filings. 20c. each. delivered HOLMES BAK-
cry, LIST and E SITS. Phones, E. 144O & 1441
1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-23
An Interesting Exhibit of Meats,

Extra Heavy BeeVeS, ETC,
At Center Market Tomorrow.
Lovers of delicious meats will find it in
teresting and advantageous to visit I. L.
KEANE Coz stalls, 34-5l Center mkt. &
Wholesale Row, tomorrow. Included in
the holiday exhibit of choice Washington
dressed Beef. Southdown Lamb and Nut
.. ton, etc. will be two bullocks, whose live
weight equaled 1900 lbs. Also cooked
"Smithfeld' Ham. prepared in the proper
way by an cold Virginia recipe Your in
spection is invited. Lowest consistent prices
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-23
Agreed to Paw Board Bill.

Araminta D. Easley of 401 G street
northwest complained to the police yester-
day that c. III. Gilbert who is agent
for a local insurance company, had left
her boarding house without paying his bill.
Gilbert was arrested and presented be-
fore Judge Kimball this morning. He
agreed tc pay the bill and was allowed
to go.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-23

Mr.. Edward Brinkman of AZ street and
Pennsylvania avenue was the principal of
a surprise party rendered him last night
by the Carpet Mechanics of Washington,
the occasion being his twenty-eighth birth
day. He was presented with Masonic
ring. Refreshments We're served and a
fashlight photograph taken of the entire
party. President c. S. Roberts of the Ma
tional Association of Carpet Mechanics was
present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-23

Two launches. belonging to the United
States coast survey service, No. % and an
unnumbered one are at Benefits boatyard
for care during the winter. The launches
have been In service during the summer
months with the parties of engineers from
the coast survey who have been employed
in mapping the Potomac and its tributaries
on both sides, preparatory to the issuing of
new charts. During the winter the launches
will be repaired thoroughly, and will be
made ready for active service soon as
the weather permits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-23

The fire department received call from
box 2GS about 6:15 o'clock this morning and
found blaze in the apartments of Rather
inc Throckmorton, in the Stanhope flats,
at H and LIST streets northwest. A lighted
match dropped near curtain caused the
blaze, which resulted in about $3.50 damage
being done.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-23
Architectural Club Entertainment.

The Washington Architectural Club held
its annual Christmas entertainment last
night Mr.. d. Wolfstener, Mr. Graham and
other members of the club furnished must
cal and literary entertainment, which was
followed by laughabe pantomime repre-
sehung an architects office during busy
period. The entertainment was witnessed
by an unusually large portion of the mem
oers 1reshments We're served and a
nearly Christmas spirit prevailed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-23
CITY ITEMS.
A 600 Deficit.

1t is estimated by experts that the govern
ment deficit for 1905 will amount to $780,
100000 The demand for Nat. Cap. Brewing
Co.'S Munich Beer is steadily increasing.
Used in more homes every day. Brewed OF
finest malt and Bohemian hops. doz 81. 25
Phone 222 for a case for the holidays 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-23
Good Things to Eat at Donnelly's.

Make our store your Xmas headquarters
for the table. Only the best at the lowest
prices. Goods delivered promptly. Open
evenings. California Wines, direct from
the vineyards. Buying of us you save the
middleman's profit, besides getting the pur-
est quality Pure Catawba. 75c. gal I'M
port Sherries and Port. Toe. bot. Claret
Rhine Wines and Sauterne, 25c, SOC and
$1.O0 bot. All kinds of nuts, sweets and
cakes. 18th and 1 streets northwest. 1t