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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-16
VIRGINIA TROOPS GUARD NEGRO.
Two Indictments Returned Against
Assailant of Mrs, Shields.

A dispatch from Richmond. Va, last
night says: A majority of the military
force of Virginia was this afternoon or
dered to Roanoke by Governor Montague
to protect the negro, Henry Williams. who
is to be tried tomorrow morning for as
saultng Mrs Alice Shields of that city,
and inf1ct:ng weIl-nigh fatal wounds upon
her and her little daughter. The negro
left here shortly before midnight on spe-
oial train over the Norfolk and Western.
He was guarded by strong force from
the military of Richmond Orders were
issued to pick up on the way the Peters
burg, Farmviilc and Lynchburg companies.
At Lynchburg the companies from AleXan-
dria and Charlottesville were instructed to
report. Companies from Norfolk and Suf-
folk were also called out
The total force will be rather more than
500 men, a sufficient number, it is. thought
by the governor. to insure the negro trial
which will not be marked by scenes of
violence.
Instructions have been issued not to
reach Roanoke before 8 o'clock and the
trial is scheduled to begin shortly after
that hour Those who are familiar with
conditions in Roanoke express the grayest
fears that there viii be trouble. pop
ular mind is greatly infiaIned against WILL
Jams, more especially SO since his victims,
one girl of twenty-eight months have not
yet recovered from the wounds which he
inflicted with an ak and razor.
The wisdom of the decision of Judge
Woods of Roanoke not to avail himself of
the special act passed today by the legis-
lature. whereby the negro might have been
tried at some place other than Roanoke is
seriously doubted.
The special grand jury, upon which there
was one negro. returned two indictments
at Roanoke, Va, against Williams, who
assaulted Mrs. Shields and her little
daughter January 80. One indictment
charged him with rape ard the other with
robbery by violence. the latter containing
two counts. 1t is said that either indict-
ment will secure conviction. carrying the
death penalty.
Another dispatch from Richmond last
night says: To prevent possible iynching,
a bill was hurried through the legislature
today and signed by the governor allow
ing court. while sitting or in vacation,
to grant a change of venue on petition of
a prisoner in his absence. bill was also
passed by both branches to allow the v-c-
tim of a criminal assault to testify by dep
osition, in order to spare her the pain of
telling her story in open court. Both
amendments to the law were regarded as
of such importance that two sessions were
held to put them on the statute books.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-16
MOSES ANNUAL SALE.
Opportunities offered for Purchase of
Furniture Under Price.

w. B. Moses & Sons prepare each year
to hold February sale, taking advantage
of the furniture markets at season when
many manufacturers are in position to I'M
load stock at a sacrifice. The present sale
embraces several entire stocks closed out
from some of the foremost makers of fur
Eiture III Nmerica-one in particular offer
ing an exceptional opportunity 10 the house
that could advantageously handle so much
stock. Itt.was purchase of but little
short of a thousand pieces of furniture
thrown back on the makers hands because
the strike of the mirror plate makers de-
layed its delivery to dealers beyond the
date for Which they We're ordered.
Moses & Sons make a point of emphasiz-
ing the quality of every piece of goods
they Offer While the sale prices are I'M
usually low. the standard of quality this
house insists on must be maintained The
goods must be built right, must be finished
right and must be designed to appeal to
the people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-16
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to
the following:
James H. Graves and Susan r. Matthews.
Horace Allen and Orine Lancaster.
Dan s. Pollock and Mable ]. Wells.
Joseph S. Christy of Stafford county. Va,
and Minnie Houghton of Culpeper county,
Va.
William r. Clarkson and Emma N. Nc
Cornell. -
George r Harris and Katie E. Wise
Edward J. Murphy and Elizabeth L. era
mer.
Frank Makel and Josephine Forrest.
Sebastian Aman and Helen Lyston.
Joseph H. Sutton and Dora c. Mangold.
Edward Reflmon and Sarah F. Gray.
FrancissJ. Savage of st. Paul, Mimi, and
Rachel S. Hose of this city.
Charles Kaiser of Baltimore, Nd, and
Mary Ellen Shea of this city.
Edward Thomas of Anacostia, d. c., and
Estelle Cook sof Tenleytown, d. c.
Lauranee Brown and Irene Jackson.
Thomas f. Hodges and Grace V. Bell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-16
Funeral of Oliver Reed.

The funeral of Oliver Reed, who died
suddenly Saturday morning in the press
room of the interior branch of the govern
ment printing Office. took place at $50
O'Clock yesterday afternoon from his late
residence, 1916 8 street northwest The in
terment was made in Glenwood cemetery.
The services at the house were conducts
by Rev. DIR. s. w. Newman, pastor of the
First Congressional Church, where Mr..
Reed worshiped for many years. The GER
emonies at the grave were under the direc-
ton of Osiris Lodge. A. F. and A. NJ and
the r. A. Chapter of which he was a mem
Der. The Masonic burial service was read
Osiris Lodge.
The pallbearers were chosen from among
Mr.. Reeds fellow Masons in the govern
ment printing Office. They were Messrs. J.
D. Meyers. Frank Fraser, C. Cawson Emil
Peterson. Charles H. Taylor and F. A. Car-
penter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-16


President Eatle of the road makers, and
State Highway Commissioner Macdonald.
The national aid proposition was Endorsed
with great enthusiasm.
In recent report State Commissioner
Macdonald of Connecticut says that state is
almost unanimous for road improvement"
Since 1895, when state aid was adopted, 1G2
out of possible It's towns have had i'm
provements made under that plan. The ap-
propriations made by the state have stead
ly Increased, successive legislatures having
appropriated $50, CO., 100000, $3.50. 900 and
S459.G00. Over 500 miles of roads have been
constructed. He says:
Our work in Connecticut is so similar in
character to that embodied in the various
bills for national aid that ! must express
my qualification that the matter has been
taken up by the United States government.
L believe it is the right and duty of the gov
eminent. 1 have always taken the position
that the public highway is public possess
son. and that the public in general should
pay for its Improvement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-16
Tugs Break Ice with Ease.

The United States naval tugs Triton
Boatswain Isaacs. commanding and
Tecumseh. Boatswain Mahoney commando
ing. which have been making daily trips
between this city and the naval proving
grounds at Indian Head through the heavy
ice. have been of assistance to vessels
caught in the drifting ice. and the COM
nianders of the two boats have thereby
made many friends among tho river men
this winter. The tugs are powerful boats
and are able to force their way through
the heaviest ice with ease. On several DC.
cssions they have rescued sailing vessels
in danger of being carried ashore by the
ice. and have broken pathways through tn
ice for steamers that would otherwise have
been hung up in it for several hours
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-16
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
B}tiaued from Fifth Page.)

u q 4
compantad were Mrs. Heinecle and Mr..
BYRON Blodgett. At the end of the pro-
gram the remainder of the evening was de-
voted to dancing
A meftyInttle company gathered at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. T. w. Fague,
no. 90 u street northeast, on Monday even
Ing IN faasr of the fifth birthday Of Master
Charles Williams Fague, the evening being
spent in roilicking, singing and dancing.
Among those present were: Mrs. Mary r..
Fergus9HsrMr and Mrs. w. II. Sterne. Mr..
ana MlssS 2 D. .Gemeny. Mrs; IRA Ralph a:
II. Fag.e. Misses Bertha and Jennie Eisen-
stein and the following named little friends
Of the 9if1N host: Misses Bessie Ferguson.
Ance Hopper. Esther Gemeny. Leola Bless
Rose Fergusorand Masters Charles Fague.
Donald Ferguson. Frank Ferguson. William
Ferguson, George Gray, Harry Gray, An
drew Gemeny, Edgar Gemeny.
Miss Grace Thyson of Washington is be-
Ing delightfully."- entertained by her aunt,
Mrs. Philip Lang of Baltimore. The Misses
Lang will give theater party this week In
her honor.
Mrs. w. A. Mo.sell. 1908 nth street will
not be at home tomorrow.
Mrs. M NJ Murphy of Cleveland, Ohio.
is visiting Mrs. F. n Gregory, 1926 street
northwest.
Yesterday merry party of little folks
gathered at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Levi
Maggie. 1424 Q street northwest, in celebra-
ton of the fifth birthday of Master Ralph
S. Maggie After musical selections many
games were played, and at 30 pm. the
guests were invited to the dining room,
where an elaborate table was spread. The
center decoration was large birthday
cake ornamented with five pink lighted
candles Among those present were the
Misses Nellie NJ Kerr. Rose Apple, Lillian
Miller, Beth Smith. Elizabeth Wine, Ester
Hugh and Marguerite Murphy. Also
Messrs. Ambrose Schmidt. Karl Schmidt,
John Schick, VIM. George, Phil Belts,
Ralph Miller and Fred Croxton, jr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-16
Interest on Cuban Bonds.

Minister Squiers has cabled from Havana
the details of the decree of President Palma
Of February O. Just published in the official
gazette. retiting the provisions made for
the payment Of interest on the bonds is
sued by the Cuban revolutionary govern
rnent in lS96s97. The payments are to be-
gin today at the treasury in Havana
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-16
Association Elects officers.

TIE monthly meeting of the Ladies' Tai
slors' Association was held last evening,
when the following officers were elected for
the ensuing year: e. w. Yea, president; A.
Schultz, Vice president; T. C. Chorley. sec
retary: f. Faust. treasurer Trustees: p.
Iiekl. p. Peters, L. Pehlman
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-16

H. l.. Colclazer, special agent of the rural
free delivery system for Texas. Louisi ana
and Alabama, died at San Antonio Texas
last night He was managing editor OF thu
Philadelphia Record until 1889 when Post
master General ENJOY Smith appointed him
special agent in the postal service. He
was fifty-two years of age.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-16

The Pelia, Iowa. Savings Bank. unable to
raise ready money. has assigned upon COM
plant of the creditors and stockholders.
Liabilities. $25, 0G0.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-16
5f3-5l5-5f7 seventh Street
Notions, Toilet Needs and SMALL
Wares at Prices Away
Below Regular.

Lambert's Listerine; large size, SIC;
small. ................... lac.
HoytS Rubifoam. ........-.........1 5c.
xfuicd SEedm &c.
st. Augustine Florida Water, COZ.
OoCtie.... &c.
Pears Glycerine Toilet Soap. SC.
st. Nicholas Toilet Soap; / dozen, &c.:
edcu. lc.
Packers Tar Soap. ............I2c
Sanitol Tooth Paste. .............1 lac.
Sanitol Antiseptic Tooth and Mouth
dSi lfC.
Talcutine Face Powder. ........ &c.
Bailey'S Face Powder -. ............4c .
Woodbury'S Facial Soap. ......... 13c.
All White Rose Glycerine Soap. lie.
Williams Shaving Sticks; large SIZE 12c.
Pure CASTLE Soap: large cake. &c.
Woodward's Triple Extracts: all doors;
Blue Seal Vaseline; large size. &C.;
small. .... .......- &c
Mennens Borated Talcum Powder. Sc
DR.. Lyons Tooth Powder. .10c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-16
/: HOLDS SPECIAL MEETING.
Executive Committee Of Citizens Re.
lief Association Discusses Plans.

Tie executive committee Of the Citizens
Relief Association held special meeting
Monday afternoon. There were present
Gen. George NJ. Sternberg. president; Mr.
Tallmadge A. Lambert. Mrs J. w. Babson
Mr.. Charles F. Weller and, by special in
vitation. the chairman of the finance com
mittee of the Associated Charities Col
Archibald Hopkins. The committee dis
cussed plans Tor benefit entertainment to
be given by Mrs Albert Clifford Barney
and her daughter Friday. February 10, at
Ais pm. in the Lafayette Opera House
The proceeds of this entertainment are to
be divided between the firemens fund of
Washington. the fremen's fund of Bal
more and the Citizens Relief Association
of Washington. The committee expressed
the hope that this entertainment would be
very literally patronized; that the share of
the proceeds going to the Citizens Relief
Association would greatly assist in it's col
lections for the present season.
Mr.. John f. wilkins treasurer of the
Citizens Relief Association. acknowledges
81 g.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-10-21
FUNERAL OF JAMES P. AVERlLL.

Funeral services over the remains
of James P. Averill. whose death
occurred Tuesday night. were con-
Quoted Friday morning at 1890 from
the residence at st. Charles avenue,
Rev. F. E. Jenkins of the Central Con-
gregational church, officiating Ser
vices at the grave in Westview were
conducted under the auspices of the
o. NJ. Mitchell post of the Grand Army
of the Republic. of which Mr.. Averill
was an enthusiastic member.
The pallbearers were d. F. Carson,
Joe Thibadeau, A. McDermott Wilson,
o. G. Fuller, Henry Lewis, Watson
Fuller, DR.. Shumate and DR.. Frank
Peck.
The following served as an honor
ary escort: Messrs. w. B. Roberts,
Edwin Crane, Joe Willingham, Jake
Brown, w. E. Kennedy, Harry Stan
ton, Claude Shewmake James A.
Wotton, Devant Berrian, w. A. Kel-
lam, H. B. Wey, T. S. Lewis, j. A.
Bailey, Charles G. Bradt, David Wood
ward, Nicholas Ittner, Joseph Thiba-
deau, w. E. Mansfield and F. A. Muir
ray.
-'hi' ANSliil was 70 years VI age, ana
was native of Hartford, Conn. When
child he removed with his father
to Perrsyburg, o., where he later en-
tered business. Seventeen years ago
he came to Atlanta. For several years
he was connected with the editorial
staff of The Journal. Giving up news
paper work, he entered the real es-
tate business.
Later he was given appointment
in the Atlanta postoffice, holding the
position of cashier at the time of
his death. Mr.. Averill served as a
member of the union army during
the war between the states, and had
always manifested a deep interest
in the affairs of the Grand Army, of
which he was formerly junior vice
commander-in-chief. He was a man
OF kind disposition, quiet and modest,
who made friends and kept them.
His death has caused much sorrow.
He is survived by his wife, one daugh-
ter, Mrs. c. M. Paine, and two broth
ers, both of whom reside in the north.
Atlanta Journal, Oct. 14,'O4.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-10-21

After election, after the Railway
franchise is passed, after the war is
over, after everything else is done,
will Toledo wake up and discover
that the city has mud hole as a
connecting link between Wood
county and the city2 Will the city
learn that there is bottomless pit
between Rossford and Fassett street,
and that farmers from Wood county
are unable to enter the city with a
loaded wagon during great portion
of the year? VIII the Future Great
continue to sit in the mud?
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-10-21
BURT'S THEATRE.

AL. H. Woods special scenic pro-
duction. Queen of the White Slaves" /"
has had its first Toledo presentation
at Burt,s, beginning Thursday. Mr..
Woods has reached the very pinnacle
or sensationalism in this new play
and has managed to crowd in about
as many stirring scenes as could well
be witnessed in the course of an even
lng's entertainment. Mr.. Woods has
been credited with being one of the
best producing managers in the bust.
ness, not sighting the least detail
and giving his productions the full
measure of good actors and splendid
scenic environments.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-10-21
LYcEUM THEATRE.

No race is happier than the colored
people when singing and dancing and
that is probably the reason that a col.
ored show goes with such dash and
vim, when the talent employed is
really clever. For several seasons
Toledo has been visited by "The
Smart Set" a colored organization of
over 40 people and their return visit
at the Lyceum commenced Thursday.
Smart Set" is title given this or.
ganization largely for the purpose of
having some name as a trade mark.
Embodied in the production is about
every known variety of entertainment
at which the colored race excels, from
Duck and wing dancing to the best
operate singing.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-10-21
VALENTINE THEATRE.
MOTHER GOOSE" AT THE VAL
ENTINE.

ENTINE.
Klaw & Erlangers peerless produc-
ton, Mother Goose" sets up two big
standards for other local productions
"a standard of magnitude and gorge
BUSINESS, as well as a standard of sue
cess. 1t is unquestionably the largest
and most elaborately staged produc-
tion to be presented in Toledo at the
Valentine theatre.
The spectacle is advertised as
more than three shows in one" and
this claim is well founded, for each
act presents a measure of entertain
ment quite equal in interest to most
theatrical productions of it's class, and
more gorgeous than any, no matter
what class. 1t is in three parts, or
acts, not marked by periods in the
story, but by scenes of special mag
nificence-scenes that have set the
town talking-and costumes which
have made the female portion of the
audience go into ecstasies. 1t is plen-
tifully supplied with rollicking fun
and clever satire on modern manners
and costumes, not too subtle in quail
ity to be appreciated by the thousands
of youngsters as well as the oldest
who continually crowd the theatre.
The company of comedians is un-
doubtedly the best ever shown in
Drury Lane production. Joe Caw-
thorne's humorous methods in the title
role are more pronounced than any
character in which this clever come
dian has heretofore been seen. A mo-
ment's dullness when he is on the
stage is impossible; he is always in
the picture and always helping the ac-
tion with his ever-ready sense of hui
NOR. Harry Kelly, w. H. Macart, Cliff
ton Crawford. Leila Mcintyre, Neva
Aymar, Edith st. Clair and Edith
Hutchins are all prime favorites, and
the superb ballets with their legion of
graceful femininity, aided by the mar
velous Grigolattis Troupe of aerialists.
go far toward making Mother Goose"
stand pre-eminent among all attrac-
tions of its kind. and in a class solely
by itself Mother Goose" will be pre-
sented at the Valentine Theatre
shortly for an entire week.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-10-21

From his chosen seat among the
catacombs Carl Schurz has dictated a
$1,000 word letter damnlng Theodore
Roosevelt for the egotism of his per-
sonality. This is the fifth presiden-
tial campaign in which Mr.. Schulz
has assailed Republican candidates
from the unscalable heights of his
own colossal egotism. Other men
now and then haye a suspicion that
all the rest of mankind differing from
them may be right, Carl Schurz is
meyer troubled by any such weak
mistrust in his own omniscience.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-10-21

That every Russian subject shall
know at least how to read and write
there must be founded in Russia
every year, 1920 schools. And this
must continue for 260 years. Things
are not quite as bad in New York
City where it is impossible to build
school-houses fast enough to keep up
with the increase of population.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-10-21

The Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany has decided to employ no man
over thirty -fye years of age. Over
1000 men have left its service. They
probably hold, with some others, that
62 is the defnate age of disability.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-10-21

The Long Island railroad system is
to be provided with a third rail to
propel cars by electricity. Recent
improvements have made the third
rail harmless to those who may hap
pen to come in contact with it.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-10-21

The people of Perrysburg School
district No. will have plenty of op-
portunity to select good men for
members of the Board of education.
There are fiye men to be elected, and
both parties haye put up tickets, thus
placing before the people ten compe-
tent and worthy citizens from which
to select ticket.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-10-21
A NEW COMPOSITION.

Prof. Jos. Rossbach of this place has
given to the music world new COM
position that is receiving high praises
from musicians and is becoming very
popular with the public. The title is
ION tile Maumee." proposal waltz,
and is for sale ut all the leading music
stores in Toledo and Bowling Green.
Every musician should have COPY
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-10-21

A divorced woman was married to
a new husband by Catholic priest
in New York City last week. This
was because the man from whom she
obtained her divorce was not "a bap-
tized Christian" when they were mar
ried, and therefore it was no mar
riape.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-10-21

AS matters now stand, politically
speaking, the Republicans have %
votes to win from the possibly doubt
full states, and the Democrats SS.''
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-10-21

If the American people really want
a change from the present conditions
to those which prevailed before Nc
Kinley's election in 1896, they know
how to get it. Every vote for the
Democratic party is vote for such a
change.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-10-21
X-RaYs for Pearls

oysters are examined by X-rays for
pearls by French investigator. The
oysters are not injured, and those con-
tanning pearls too small to be of value
are returned to their beds for further
growth.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-10-21

Large quantities of iron, ore are be-
ing shipped from this country to
Europe. Most of it goes to Germany
To what extent this export may grow
is question of reasonable transpor-
tation rates. The only competitor the
Americae ore has is the Swedish ore.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-10-21
Extensive Perfume

Altar of ylaug-ylang, which rivals
altar OF roses as perfume, and is
worth from $40 to $50 more per pound,
is the product of a tree which grows in.
the Philippines.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-10-21
Why Notp

Mrs. Benham-Do you think Nor
mon who has ten wives can be really
happy?
Benham-Well. he has ten chances
to my one.-Town Topics.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-10-21

.-FoR SALE.-Very desirable piece
OF property in Perrysburg. Good
house and outbuildings, with plenty
of choice fruit. Will sell all or house
and small part of the land. Enquire
at JOURNAL office. 3otf
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-10-21

Sherlock Holmes, the latest and
most fascinating game-new, novel
and exciting. Full of amusement.
For sale at the JOURNAL Office.