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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-18
COULDN'T HAVE THE HORSES.
A Message That Gen. Washington Re
ceived From His Mother.

From ST. Nicholas.
Much of George Washington's firm
strength of character was due to his SPLEEN
did ancestry. as the following little anecdote
will testify.
While accommodating in Westmoreland
county, Va, one Of Gen. Washington's Of
ficers CHANGED upon fine team of horses
driven before pillow by burly slave.
Finer animals he had never seen. When
his eyes had Toasted on their beauty he
cried to the driver: ~ .A
Hello. good felfow!: must have those
horses. They are just such animals as
have been looking for"
The black man grinned. rolled up the
whites Of his eyes, put the lash to the
horses tanks and turned up another fur
until he had finished the row; then, throw
ing back his cavalier cloak. the ensign OF
rank dazzled the slaves eyes
Better see missis. Better see missis.'
he cried, waving his hand to the south.
where above the cedar growth rose the
towers of a sfine old Virginia mansion. The
officer turned up the carriage road and soon
was rapping the great brass knocker of the
front door, Quick the door swung upon its
ponderous hinges and grave. majestic
looking woman confronted the visitor with
an air of inquiry.
Madame" said the officer doff1ng his cap
and overcome by her dignity. II have come
to claim your horses in the name OF the
government.
my horses?' said she. bending upon him
a pair of eyes born to command. Sir, you
cannot have them. Ny crops are out and 1
need my horses in the field
II am sorry" said the officer. but must
have them. madame Such are the orders
Of my chief"
Your chief? :. Who is your chief. pray%
she demanded with restrained warmth
THE commander of the American army,
Gen. George Washington replied the
other. squaring his shoulders and swelling
with pride. A smile of triumph softened
the steruness Of the wonans handsome
features Tell George Washington" said
she, that his mother says he cannot have
her horses
With an humble apology. the officer
turned away, convinced that he had found
the source of his chiefs decision and self
command.
And did Washington order his officer to
return and make his mother give up her
horses? No; he listened to the report in
silence; then. with one of his rare smiles.
he bowed his head.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-18
AEw suLLEr-p1 ooF CLOTH,
Wonderful Things Related of an Ital-
ian Invention.
From the Philadelphia Record.

From the Philadelphia Record.
The world is at present intensely inter-
sested in a new Italian buAlet-proof cloth,
and since the Italian government is ne
gotiating for its use 1t is of Importance that
we see just what the results are, although
it is necessary to state that the invention
remains a secret. and this Notwithstanding
attempts to discover it's details. Thus we
shall have to deal with a general descrip-
ton and with the results of experiments.
The armor is sort of felt. the stuff
being capable of adaptation to any form
whatever: for example, breast plate with
collar or a sort of coat which completely
envelopes the wearer and absolutely guar
antees him from gunshot wounds The
thickness of the protector varies from one
sixteenth to seven-sixteenths of an inch,
according to the arm the effects of which
1t is designed to destroy. Against the ar
NOR of seven-Sixteenths of an inch the
regular ordnance revolver with steel COW
cred ball is powerless. and also the gun Of
the 1891 model charged with smokeless
powder. In the numerous experiments
which have been made-in firing at a dis
lance of several yards-the ball, whether
1t be of lead or steel. when II strikes the
protector is arrested and defornled, in some
cases rebounding and in others being al
most reduced to pulp. Thus there is not
only an arrest of the hall. but reformation
as well. and in this reformation the force
"a tiC bdh 10 SoHfcTlcu. w nlte CneTe SAOulu
be a high degree of temperature at the
point touched by the ball. it seems that the
ball alone feels the effects for the protector
does pot seem to be burnt in the slightest
These results are not limited to ballistic
effects. for in the recent experiments it was
sought to pierce the armor with dagger
driven with all possible force The point
OF the arm, however, could not penetrate
the felt and was bent into a shapeless mass
1t is natural to suppose that the force Of
the ball would be communicated to the
armor and that this would be driven vio-
iently backward. resulting in a disagree
able shock and one which at times would
De dangerous to the wearer. To demon
strate the incorrectness of this view Signor
Benedetti attached his protector to horse
and fired upon the animal only six feet
away with an ordnance revolver, the bali
railing at the feet of the horse. while he.
freed from his halter, walked away as IL
nothing had happened It is to be noted
that with the same revolver piece OF steel
had been previously pierced. The same ex-
pertinent was made with a chicken covered
with breast piece OF the felt. the cock,
after being rid of his new shell, quietly pur-
suing the even tenor of his way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-18
Palais Royal, I.5a. q s 18th SITS.


that the case of the ships surgeon Is stated
with accuracy in the above sentences, and
adds that ships surgeons are of two kinds
ID those who after they have qualified
take sucll-a position either for health or for
pleasure. and CD those vino elect to make
life a pernlanency.
The pay of the ships doctor varies from
$50 to $50 a month. This Is for duties TO
officers and crew. AS regards passengers
in relation to the surgeon, the following
groups will include all: % The pass enger
who takes the initiative by remunerating the
surgeon. perhaps handsomely, for any serv-
ices rendered. t2) the passenger who asks
for his bill and pays it If reasonable: CD
the passenger who, travelling for the first
time. does not know whether to ask FOR h.s
bill or wait for it to be delivered. but IS
pleased TO be enlightened on the matter;
"a the passenger who clings to the oldtiine
notion that the surgeon is there solely for
the benefit of passengers, and 90 the pas
senger who never intends to pay the sur
geon.
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porch, and sat down with the child in her

porch, and sat down with the child in her
lap.
"ThIs baby was always poly until las
winter" Ellen explained AN the doctor
say she couldn't live. we let her have
what she want. Hit seem like she crave for
tobacco, an she learn TO dip snuff an she
learn to chew. Most all the women an
girls hyar use snuff. The boys an men dip
some. but generally they JUS chew an
smoke. The boys learn to chew when they
dir little, an they keep on ehewin' till they
air settled married men. They they begin
0~smoke pipe. The girls learn to dip snuT
when they go to school, though hit n al
lowed IL they master know hit. But the
smaller girls think they got to do like the
big girls, and there's lots o. snuff-dppin' at
recess an noontime. when the teacher don't
see hit / don't remember how ole L was
when begun to use tobacco, but remein-
Der hit made me sick. Paw let US get a
chew from his box whenever we want hit.
don't chew none know, and / have try &c
give up my snuff, but ii;t seem to be Hike
usin' opium or drinkin' sp!rits-yo' CANT
stop"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-18
Snuff Taking Babies.
From Cutting

At the house we found woman standing
in the doorway smoking her pipe; and be-
side her was a rosy-cheeked little grand
daughter not yet three years of age, With
snuff-dip in her mouth I had seen plenty
of women with snufr-sticks protruding fso-n
their lips not only when they were about
their homes, but when walking on the roads
and riding on the trains. had not. how
ever. previously encountered so youthful a
snuff-taker. There were tears in her eyes.
Sh had just been punished for tipping over
the snuffbox-
II reckon that chile use 10 cents of snuff
a week, with what she dip an waste, too
said the woman Tobacco do cost The
person what don't use hit at all had ought
to get rich Ellen. Elem, she called,
"come and take cyar OF this baby" and
the little ones mother came out on the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-18
RUSSIANS AND THEIR PIPES.

How the Beaus Of the Race Dispose
Of Their Smokes" While Dancing.
From the Kansas City journal
Church White tells the Aichison Globe
that in the early days of whiting prepare
tons were being made for a wedding A
man went Into the store to buy present.
TT win be quite an affair, + suppose. said
the storekeeper. Not much" the custo-
mer replied. with a. sheer; "only two kegs
And the incident suggests a comparison
Not long since there was wedding In one
of the Russian settlements of Ellis county
The principals were children of welf-to-do
farmers. and the wedding celebration is re-
ported by a local paper to have been gar
nished with 10 kegs.
However, the festivities of Russian
wedding extend over three days. They are
occasions of dancing and drinking and
feastiug. "A drink y hich 10 served to the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-18
A S5o, 600 COAT OF MAIL.
Quaint Weapons of War in London
Museum.
From the London Express.

from The london Express.
The recent theft of six cannon from the
rotunda at Wooiwich has made known the
existence of that establishment to thousands
OF Londoners who wondered why they lad
never heard of the museum of artillery
that is open to the public all the year round
without charge of admission On boxing
day people repaired thither By road and
rail from all parts of the metropolis to see
the gaps made By the robbers among the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-18

The local military. was called out at CO.
illmbus. Ga, to prevent the lynching of
Willie Hudson, a negro who pleaded guilty
to attempted criminal assault upon Emma
burton. a twelye-year- school girl. al
week ago. Hudson was given the limit OF
the law-twenty years in the peIiitentiasy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-18
Housefurnishings.

Babbitt's Soap. Z for. .o3c
Gold Dust for. .................2 Jc
Sunshine Soap, for. ..............c &c
Fairbanks Laundry Soap. for. .25c
Red Seal I've .4c
Borax. iz-tb. package. .........,.. .4c
Asbestos Iron Holders. &c
Magic Sink Shovels. ............... &c
German Ball Blue. ............-...4 c
SparlIene Silver Polish. .21c
Feather Ceiling busters. ..........e &c
Japanese Toothpicks. 100 for. 49,. &c
Best Carpet Tacks. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. &c
Brooke's Crystal Soap. ......... &c
Army and Navy Compound, . for. &c
Strong Ammonia, for. lie
Morgan's 'Sapoiio" ................I &c
zoe BroomS. superior ....--....... &c
Peterman's Roach Food. ........... Sc
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10c for Csc 'sProphylactic'' Tooth Brushes.


Ocouse hanbe mrkedP ophyac self
1 @ for price ne
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-18
15c Yard for Csc Vei1ings.
ST. so Belts, SIPS.

The new Crush Belts. made Of
green, tan and brown. All sizes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-18

% Pairs Boys and
Girls 81 Calf high
Storm Boots. Sizes s
to ID.
10 Chiid's Protective
tip $1.5o Kid Boots and
Calf top Kid Dress
Shoes. Sizes 8 to II.
80 Pairs Boys and
Girls $1.2j and $1.50
Calf and Kid Boots.
in nearly all Sizes.
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trimmings, 12c.
Worth &c.
5000 Boas, $500.

Best Coque Feather Boas. very full
and two yards long. Black, black
and white. and gray.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-18
S1.25 Bags, ST
Tomorrow Only.

They look like SO Lizard Hand
Bags. They are fac SMILES, being
stereotyped copies, which cannot but
be like the original.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-18

Coats at SS.oS: Skirts at $4.44.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-18

IN Broken Sizes of Vici
Kid and Patent Leather
|OSo $50 to s. Laced and
Button Boots. iuclud-
ing Warm-lined $1.JO
Laced Boots.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-18
SIS Waists, Sn.98.

Just the waist for now-made OF
Nesting, Basket Cloth and Linen. On
third floor. with other waists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-18
ST Corsets, 00c.

The new 1901 Spring Styles. with
low and medium bust, long dip hip.
etc. Lace and ribbon trimmed all
sizes.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-07
SPOKANE SECRET SOCIETY MEN
STARTING AGITATION FOR
NEW STATE LAW.
The Plan Is to Extend the Campaign
Throughout the State of
Washington.

A movement to secure legislation
matter of lodge funds and benefic-
iaries is expected to be started by the
lodges of Spokane. The plan is to
extend the campaign throughout this
state.
The campaign is stated to have been
started by local Odd Fellows, and
resolutions have been drawn up
recommending that concerted action
be taken by all Odd Fellows of the
state.
A resolution exempting tax assess
ment is expected to be presented to
when these have been gathered from
the different organizations they will
be placed in the hands of one or more
representatives in the legislature.
Other secret orders in the city are
to start a similar campaign through
out the state, and it is expected that
a general lodge protest may be the
result.
The central idea is tax exemption
on beneficiary funds on deposit, which
are taxed each year the same as bust
ness institutions. These lodge men
claim to be entitled to exemption as
we'll as church or hospital funds. The
money represents charitable plans and
is used largely for defraying burial
expenses and paid out for sick bene-
fits.
Many members of the organizations
are taken care of each year who, 9TH
erwise might come upon the state or
county as public charges.
The exemption of lodge property is
also one of the issues in cases where
the buildings owned by lodges are not
used for any other than lodge pur-
poses. and do not bring in a revenue
from rents or other sources.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-07

celebration of the fiftieth anniversary
OF the flrst international convention OF
the association. which was held in this
city in 1854. Besides Miss Gould the
distinguished guests at the confaranc.
VIII include Leslie NJ. Shaw, secretary
OF the treasury; George b. Cortelyou-
secretary of commerce and labor. and
Rear Admiral Francis j. Higginson. OF
the United States navy. Admiral Hig-
glnson will preside over a special $685.
sion to discuss the naval work of tho
W. M. c. A, in which Miss Gould is
also especially Interested.
1t is expected the convention will he
attended by at least 1900 visitors Tbev
will some from all parts of the United
states and Canada and a few are ex-
pected from Mexico, India and other
parts of the world
In addition to the reviews of the as-
ISOLATION work by departments, which
will be presented from various stand
points by industrial leaders, army and
navy officers, railroad officials and
other laymen and pastors, there will
be addresses by many persons of prom
inence. Among the many who will adj
dress the convention are Premier Ross.
of Ontaria; President Joseph Ramsey.
Jr., of the Wabash railroad; Major f..
w. Halford, U. S. A; President George
w. Stephens, of the Baltimore & Ohio
railroad; Robert Z. Speer of New
York, and President J. A. Wickersham.
of the Atlanta & West Point railroad.
In conjunction with the meeting
there will be an exhibition which will
present in a striking manner the de-
velopment of the work for which the
conventions, state and provincial, as
we'll as international, have stood in the
growth of the association movement
throughout North America. The rise
and growth of the association will be
reviewed, principles discussed and
analysed, the organization and methods
examined, and the field and service Of
the agencies of supervision defined.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-07
Meeting of Welsh Baptists.

JOHNSTOWN, Pa, May The
Welsh Baptist association of Western
Welsh tongue is known as the "Gy-
manfa," convened in annual session in
the association are represented by their
pastors or delegates and the attendance
numbers several hundred persons.
Among the church dignitarieS present
to address the association are the Rev.
Rhys Evans, of Llwynhendu, South
Wales, and the Rev. DR.. Owen Dawes,
of Carnarvon, North Wales.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-07
HERE INE

viii overcome Indigestion and dys-
pepsia; regulate the bowels and cure
Dest blood enricher and invigorator in
the world. 1t is pursely vegetable, per-
Iectly harmless, and should you be
if you are wise.
X. y. Andrews, Editor and Mgr.
Cocoa ami Rockledge News, Cocoa,
Dine in my family, and find it a most
excellent medicine. Its effects upon
myself have been a marked benefit. l
recommend it unhesitatingly.' soc.
rhe Upington Drug Co., dealers.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-07
Alabama Odd Fellows.

MOBILE Ala, May L Visitors
NeaI.IS the familiar emblem of the
three IinA7 in the lapeIs of their coats
We're much lii evidence about the
streets OF Mobile TO-DAY. They come
from all parts of the STATE and are at
tending the annual session of the Ala
Dama grand lodge of ODD Fellows. The
session is to continue three days and
promises to be one of the most impor-
tant as We'll as the largest ever held
in Alabama. one of the features of the
E. \. Meadows, of Birmingham, as
grand master.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-07
Politics in Maryland.

BALTIMORE, Md, May 1.-The re-
publican state convention Of MARYLAND
VIII meet here next Wednesday. Presi-
dent Roosevelt will be ind6rsed for re-
nomination and The delegate instructed
to vote for him. No preference Will be
expressed in regard to a vice presiden-
ual candidate. The four delegates at
large will probably be United States
Senator Louis E. McComas, Congress-
man William H. Jackson. General Fee
lix Agnus and Stevenson A. Williams.
who was the republican candidate for
governor last year.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-07
EVA FAY TELLS OF THE
SHADOWS THAT PRECEOE
EVENTS.
e,,s One Should Always Beware of
Person With a Cast in
Their Eye.

cf-,TTLE, May John Harris fell
,... With a woman with a cast in
loves. That was the first step taken
.,.t. Young man on the road which
,.5 in state prison. A cast in the
.,., means i'll luck invariably for the
~zor associating himself with the
,,sssssor Of the defect. Always be-
ware If a person with a cast in their
.,s II is Inevitably the forerunner of
evil"
The speaker was Anna Eva Fay, who
WIS seen by q reporter at her apart
,-gts at the Washington.
She was discussing success and fail
Yra and the elements which enter into
fhan. Her observations in regard to
+ha Harris case let to the inquiry if
she were superstitious.
Not superstitious," replied Miss Fay.
Il don't call its superstition. Coming
events east their shadows before, that
is all. But for convenience sake, let
rs call it superstition. l believe there
are certain of these so-called supersti-
lions one must observe as religiously
as he does the recognized rules of bui-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-07
Pennsylvania TRAVELLING Men.

READING, Pa, May THE annual
state convention of the Travellers Pro-
tective association, in session here to-
day, is the largest in point of numbers
ever held by the state organization
Owing to the considerable amount OF
important business to be transacted
the convention dispensed with formali-
ties at the opening this morning and
lost no time in getting down to work
The principal business before the con-
vention is the consideration Of a new
constitution. The most important
change under consideration has to do
with the eligibility of members and is
designed to exclude from the insur-
ance benefits of the order all who by
reason of their occupation are not en-
titled to membership. New state Off
GERS will be elected and delegates
chosen to represent the state organiza-
ton at the national convention Of the
association at Springfield, ILL.,, next
month.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-07
Believe Turner Will Run

The impression is gaining ground,
both among democratic and republican
politicians, that, in the event of Gov
ernor McBride's defeat, ex-senator
George Turner will accept the demo-
fight for election. Judge Turner still
declares he will not rum but several
Of his friends have recently expressed
the belief that he will make the race
under the conditions mentioned
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-07
DAYTON PIONEER DEAD.
Edward n. SIocum Dies a. St. Mary's
Hospital.

Edward H. Slocum of Dayton, died
yesterday evening at ST Narys hos
pital of blood poison. Deceased was
received at the hospital some time ago
and was operated upon by DR.. Prercel
of Dayton. A limb of the deceased was
amputated last week, which caused a
gangrene to set in and resulted in
death last night. The remains We're
taken to Cookerlys undertaking par
lors and prepared for shipment. They
We're taken to Dayton this morning for
interment.
Deceased was aged SO and had been
resident of Dayton for nearly %
and 16 years ago he married Mrs. Phil
lips who survives him. He leaves two
children by his first wife, Mrs. May
Corbett of this city and G. w. Slocum
of ST John. Two sisters and a brother,
Mrs. H. P. Byrnes, of Salem and Mrs.
Della Hadley and Clay Slocum of
Roseburg, Oregon, are still living. The
funeral will occur from the Christian
church in Dayton Sunday and be in
charge of Alki lodge, Independent Order
of Odd Fellows, of which the deceased
was a member.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-07
Growing Aches and Pains.

Mrs. Josie Sumner, Bremond, Texas,
writes, April Is, 1902: L have used
Billiards. Snow Liniment in my family
for three years. l would not be without
il in the house. | have used it on my
title girl for growing pains and aches
in her knees. 1t cured her right away.
I have used it for frost bitten feet, with
good success. 1t is the best liniment
| ever used" 25c, soc, $1OO The
Upington Drug Co, dealers.
Fair Passenger-I'Ve paid my fare
cnce. Why do you ask for it again
Conductor-I beg pardon, lady, but
you look so much prettier every time
l pass through that l thought you
We're another passenger.