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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03

EGmund F. Dixey once famous min
strel, died yesterday in Philadelphia of CO..
eestion OF the lungs. Mr.. Dxey was for
merry associated with John L. Carncross
III tne ownership of Carncross & Dixey's
Inihstrels, and for years the combination
gave performances all over the country
Mr. Oixey retired from the stage nearly
twenty years ago. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03
Sterling Renominated for Congress.

BLOOMINGTON, ILL.,, March 3.-The re-
publican convention of the seventeenth
congressional district today renominated
John Sterling of Bloomington for Con-
gresS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03
coneressman watson Renominated.

SHELBYvILLE, Ind, March 3.-James
e. Watson of Rushville was today renomi-
mated for Congress by the republicans of
the 9th district. Delegates to the national
convention were chosen and were instruct
ed for President Roosevelt,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-29

ru rrrc ouI or warer Jne ear on which it rested, but could unclose my eye lids, and this is what saw: A man naked to his waist half reclining against leaning slab of marble down which. a layer of water constantly moved. His legs were clothed, and his other garments lay across them His face had sagged in my direction There was deep slash across his forehead, and he showed his teethza his glassY eyes at the joke.
 Beyond this silent figure was a wo- man as silent. The ridge of his body could not hide the long hair spread upon her breast. considered the company and the moisture into which had fall en with unspeakable amazement. We were in a low and wide stone chamber with groined ceiling supported by stone pillars. A row of lamps was ar ranged above us so that no trait or fea- ture might escape beholder-
 That we were put there for show en- tered my mind slowly and brought in dignation. To be so helpless and SO ex- posed was an outrage against whichFI struggled in nightmare impotencs, for I was bare to my hips also, and knew not what other marks carried besides those which had scared me all my conscious fife.
 Now In the distance, and echoing, feet descended staira
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-29
KY FAREWELL cATHERWooD
on the bridge. and q az gay ' carriage rolled

on the bridge. and a gay carriage rolled by. did not see any gendarmes, and only one foot passenger troubled me.
 I was on the bridge above the left arm of the river when an ear trained in the woods caught his footstep, paus- ing as mine paused and hurrying as mine hurried. If the sacristan had been found in Ste. PeIagie, a pursuer would not track me so delicately, and neither would Skenedonk hold back on the trail. stopped in the shade when we two were alone on the second span and wheeled, certain of catching my man under the flare of 8 cresset. caught him and knew that 1t was Bel lenger following me. s1.. -sss F
 My mind was made up, in an instant walked back to settle matters with him, though slaughter was far, from my thoughts. I had done him no harm, but he was my enemy and should be forced to let me alone.
 The fellow who had appeared so fec ble at his cabin that r opened the door for him, and sd poor spirited that his intellect claimed pity, stood up as firm as bear at my approach and met my
 
 eyes with perfect understanding
 Not another thing do I remember The facts are simply these: faced Bel lenger; no blows passed; my mind flashed blank with the partial return of that old eclipse, which has fallen upon me after strong excitement in more than one critical moment. The hiatus seems brief wheR awake, though it may have lasted hours I know the eclipse has been upon me like the wing shadow of eternity, but I have scarcely let go of sime.
 could not prove that Bellenger dragged me to the parapet and threw me into the river. If had known it I should have laughed at his doing so, for could swim like fish through or under water and sit on the lake bot tom holding my breath until Skene- donk had been known to dive for me.
 When next I sensed anything at all 1t was feeling of cold.
 I thought was lying in one of the shallow runlets that come into Lake George, and the pebbles were an un- easy bed, chilling my shoulders. was too sti6 to move or eRsn turn my. haad
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-29
Goo.eberrie. ana . Cat.

Not long ago, says Golfers Weekly, officials of the department of agrfcuI- ture were much amused by letter sent the department by an occasional correspondent in Virginia.
 Among other things the writer has tened to advise the secretary of the de pHrtment to this effect:
 My wife had Tame cat that dyd. Being a Torture shell and a Crate faverit, we had the same berred in the Gardin, and for the enrichment of the soil I had the Carkis deposited under the roots of a Gooseberry Bush (The Frute being up to then of the smooth vartety.) But the next Seson's Frute. after the Cat was barred. the Gocseberrys was all Hairy and more Remarkable, the Catapilers of sthe Same Bush was All of said Hairy de- xsxranfi0ni tsstlts Sf45s H@ ssA5
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-29
wORSHIPERS OF BAAL-.
queer Ways of m Exfraordinaxy
 Sect I'm Turkey.

Queer Ways of mn Extraordinary
 Sect I'm Turkey.
 The Yezidees, the Baal worshipers or devil worshipers of Turkey, are an ex- traordinary people, and, although fore ed by the laws of conscription to serve in the Ottoman army, the seizure of one or more of their young men by q Turkish recruiting party is such a dis .ressing spectacle that once witnessed it can never be forgotten.
 Walls and yells of despair are rais- sd. Men, women and girls kiss the recruits eyes, cheeks, mouth and hands. Throwing themselves on the ground, they even embrace his legs and feet.
 The conscript appears quite dazed with sorrow. He folds in his arms and caresses over and over again his weeping kindred, whom he will never see again. He kisses the walls and the hearth of the cabin in which he was born, but which he is about to quit forever, and vets them with his tears, but when, accompanied by his Turkish captors, he leaves the village the 1am- entations of the villagers cease.
 Then, and as though nothing had happened, the latter go about their ordinary occupations. Never again is the conscript's name mentioned. and on joining his regiment the young Yezf- dee becomes Mussulman. His kim dred, believing him accursed, affect to forget him, and were he to approach the village from which he has been forcibly dragged away every Yezidee, even his dearest friends, his father, mother, brothers, sisters and sweet heart, would drive him from their presence with curses and pelt him with stones.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-29
fro BE coNTINUED.l
A WOODEN INTRODUCTION,
How GafnsborOugh Got Acquainted With Thicknesse.

How GafnsborOugh Got Acquainted With Thicknesse. E. Gainsborough, the artist, was born at Sudbury, in England, and there, says Lord Ronald Gower, he designed his first work of art. The orchard of his fathers place had been repeatedly plundered of fruit. No one knew who the thief might be until one day young Gainsborough saw there rough look ing man leaning his elbows on the brick wall. He made sketch of the fellow, and from this portrait the thief was afterward identified.
 Later the boy cut out rough figure from wood and painted it in oils in the likeness of this man. The scarecrow was known as "Jack Peartree." It probably represents Gainsborough's first attempt at working in oils..
 It was the means of introducing the artist to one of his most intimate friends, Thicknesse, the lieutenant gov ernor of the Landguard fort, near Ips- wich. Thicknesse was one day walk ing with friend when he perceived what seemed to be melancholy faced countryman, with his arms locked to- gether, leaning over the garden wall
 He pointed out the doleful figure to s his companion, who, it seems, was ac- sQuainted with it.
 .sHe has been there all day. said the gentleman. T pity him. He must be either mad or very miserable"
 Thicknesse insisted on approaching the wretched man and to his delighted ,.1r hiYv, fr ho tree So charmed was he with Jack that he lost no time in becoming ac- quainted with the author of Jacks be- ing, with the result of warm and lasting friendship.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-29
CHATTER XIII.
ss OOD NIGHT, monsieur the
 = cure" said the turnkey, let ting us through the outer

sa OOD NIGHT, monsieur the
 = cure" said the turnkey, let
 ting us through the outer
 door.
 ~Good night, good night,' the priest responded
 And to you, sacristan.'' r
 Good night" I muttered, and he came step after me. The candle was yet in his hand, showing him my bulk and perhaps the small clothes he had longed to vend. T. expected hue and cry, but walked on after the priest and heard the heavy doors jar, and breath ed again. . .~
 Hearkening behind and in front, on the right and the left, I followed him an the direction of what have since 1earaed to call the Jardin des Plantes. 1t is near Ste. Pelagie.
 The priest, wearied by his long office, spoke only once about the darkness, for it was cloudy night, and did not at tend to my muttered response. do not know what sympathy the excellent old man might have shown to an escaped prisoner who had choked his sacristan, and had no mind to test 1t. He turned . corner, and with the wall angle be- tween us eased down the sacred fur n1ture, drew off the surplice and laid that upon it and took to my heels up the left hand street, for the guard had brought me across the river to Ste. Pc lagie
 I had no hat, and the cut of my coat showed that had lost a wafstcoat Avoiding the little circles of yellowness made by lamp posts, I reached without mishap of falling into the hands of any patrol a bridge crossing to an island point, and from the other side of the point to the opposite shore. At inter- vals along the parapet dim lights were placed.
 Compared to Lake George, which wound like. river, and the mighty St. Lawrence as I remembered it, the Seine was narrow stream. Some boats made consultations on the surface. The mass of island splitting it Into two branches was almost the heart of Par sa. There were other foot passengers
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-29
rhe esover,, m ent,. Mu.ie.

A certain congressman who takes. an interest in musical matters presented a bill advocating larger appropriation for the care of the music in the Con grcssional library. He spoke briefly on the subject, and after the session fel- low congressman approached him tcon- ehdentially.
 1T say" he said in low voice, s"I like that bill of yours. But, tell me, what sort of music does the govern ment have over there in the hbraryl Is it band or justsa hand organ ?'' Harper's Weekly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-29

chapel of the Hotel Dieu and disar-. range the bodies without per1nission!o Skenedonk's eyes probably had less of the fawn in them than usual. I felt the guttural sound under his breast.
 T have found him, and now I will take him., l"But that is the marquis servantt' #
 '"The marquis is his servantr'
 "Oh, my dear monsieur the Indian. You speak of noble of France, the Marquis du Plessy! Be satisfied,,' pleaded the servitor of the Hotel Dieu, with this other body, whom no one is likely to claim. I may be permit ted to offer you that, if you are de termined, though it may cost me my place, and after: fourteen. years .serv-: ice! If you would appease him, mon sieur the marquis, though do not know whether they ever take money"
 sI will appease hina,' said the old noble. "Go about your errand, and be quick"
 The servant fled up the stairs.
 sThis man is not dead, my friend,'' said the Marquis du Plessy.
 Skenedonk knew it.
 "But he will not live long in this cursed crypt" the noble added. You will get into my carriage with him, we will take him and put him in hot sheets and see what we can do for him.
 could feel Skenedonk's antagonism giving way in the relaxing of his mus cles.
 But, maintaining his position, the Oneida asserted:
 sHa is not uaursg, =
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-29

DOLLS, KID BODIES BEST MAKERS JoINTED,. n sLEEPfNG, ETC. VERY BEST IMPORTED,
 Sc each to $4.5o. HALT WHAT YOU USUAL
 LY, PAY, DOUBLE STAMPS
 Buy now and have them laid aside f6r CHRIST MAS, ITS ONLY TIRED WEEKS OFF 121k cents yard wide silkolines e1sc Double stamps
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-29
Worried.

Why, dear,'' said the poets wife after. the acceptance of his first poem by a magazine, what is the matter! You seem to be awfully downcast."
 ~.sYes," he sadly replied. "I am. I'm worried about our child. The sons of great men seem to have such poor chance to turn out well, you know."-. Chicago Record Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-29
"JuSt Tn Time <

for the holiday dances will be the pu- pills who start now at Miss Reed s| Dancing Academy, 1O8 Bank street. second floor Jones & Morgan building1 Tuesday evening, advanced class Thursday evening, beginneyss seI6ssA Strictly private lessons by appointa ment any hour.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-29

most due to luck, pluck or brains. The answer is easy-alI three
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-29

I Knew that people were coming to lock at us. and could not move mus cle in resentment.
 l heard their voices, fringed with echoes, before either speaker came within my vision.
 This is the mortuary chapel of the Hotel Dieu?''
 sYes. monsieur tho marquis, this is the mortuary chapel
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-29

e A S To FL T. A. Beara tb. > The Kind You Have Always Bought s'sss'''' .s L<zzzzzx
Arizona republican., 1904-05-03

The motion was carried after which E. .Bennitt wJs unanimously re- elected treasurer
 Nominations for secretary being iG order the name cf L. J. Rice was pre- sented by ". A. Wilson. seconded pv Henry Jennings. An application for the position previously filed by J. r. Kelly was read and the name oi F. II. Parker was presented for reelection. by Geo. D: Christy. seconded by T. G. Van Fossen. The ballot resulted as follows; Parker, 6; Rice, 8: Kelly. 9 after which MT. Parker was declared reelected for the ensuing year.
 On motion of Dr. A. J. Chandler. Judge J. H. EiSbey was chosen as the legal adviser of the association for the ensuing year ct salary of S2.00O.
 Some discussion fOIlowed concerning the best method of securing a large vote on the ratification of the contract with the government, after which the, board adjourned to meet again May l6.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-03

q vote today as he had formed the ac- quaintance Of democratic registering officer at Peoria thirteen days ago and got his name on the register. When the recorder to,a him his sentence would be ten days he said he didn't care a cam !t # was twenty where
 upon it was made thirty. His pal. J.
 C. Wilson was given ten days. He mad been arrested Sunday, but released on condition that he would get out of town. He failed to do so and was ar rested again yesterday. There is Il theory tEat he was waiting for his partner to vote today. John Doe. d Mexican, was given fifteen days ant there were two counts against him of five days each from which he bad previously escaped, making total of twenty-five days in sight. John Ma govern, another vag arrested Sunday was booked for ten days. During the afternoon another unknown struck the police for quarter to eat on saylng he had to stay over to vote as Int was registered by d couple of democrats at a ranch five miles east of Phoenix. He gave the name of one democrat leader, but withdrew it again after finding the police were on the other side of the political fence.
Arizona republican., 1904-05-03

ed, consisting of three members, J. w. Eastwood, A. Wingar and F.. A Spaulding
 President Fowler and Vice President Wilbur each addressed the meeting. thanking the people, through their rep resentatives, the councilmen. for their election and assuring their help m any eXigency that might arise.
 The board of governors met IF the association offices about 10 o'clock, all recently elected members being present and all having qualified except -. H. Parker. who announced that under the by laws he could rot qualify as gover- TOT, being an ctfcer of the association.
 A motion was then passed instructing that the fact Of the vacancy in district No. be certified to tle council, that it might act, after which the board ad- journed till afternoon.
 At 3 o'clock it reConvened, all mem- bers and the secretary being present, when H. G. Van Fossen presented his credentials showing his election by the council to represent district No. 2. He qualified regularly and was seated with the board
 After the passing Of inc usual monthly bills, pr. Wilbur presented the following motion:
 That we proceed to elect a treasurer and secretary and that il shall be the understanding that the person elected to the office of secretary shall be re- quired to perform all the clerical work of this ofhce without any further com peEsation than the s1,2GG allowed by the council unless the board of gov ernors shall at any time in the future deem it necessary to employ addition al help
Arizona republican., 1904-05-03
WATER USERS ASSOCIATION
Election of Officers and Organization
 of Governors and Council.

The recently elected council and board of governors Of the Water Users association. held their initial meetings yesterday and organized for the work of the ensuing year. The principal re- suits of the meetings were the selection of C. T. Hirst for chairman of the council and L. J. Rice for clerk, the re- election of F. H. Parker as secretary and Judge Kibbey as legal adviser. of the association and the election of II C. Van FOsse1 of District No. ,. as a member of the board of governors, vice F. Fl. Parker, who failed 70 qualify.
 The council met at the board of trade room shortly after 10 o'clock al, rnem- bers being present except Wm. Rice and R. 4. Tuckey. Mir. Fowler pregid- ed and made a short but very interest ing speech respecting the work in hand and the necessity for careful action as the association is the model for all sim liar enterprises,
 The election of officers followed, c. T. Hrst being chosen for chairman and l.. J. Rice fer clerk, without opposition. The council then adjourned till after neon and on reConVening was officially notified by the board of governors. that r. II. Parker had failed to qualify for governor from district No. 3, whereup- on H. G. Van Fossen vas elected by the council in his stead. the council having authority to fill all vacancies.
 The council next authorized the board cf governors to employ 9. legal adviser whose salary for the year end .. ing the first. Monday in May, 1905 should not exceed $2,DOO.
 Petitions were presented 10 the cour- oil for forming the proposed north side canal dist jets, for the purposes of wa ter distribution and were referred to a committee consisting of L. J. Rice. William Wallace and George Kay witt: instructions to report at the next meet. ing.
 A con nittee On by laws was appoint
Arizona republican., 1904-05-03

current bills for the quarter just closed.
 EVENGELISTIC MEETINGS-The evangelistic meetings at the Baptist church will be continued every after noon and evening this week MT. Sheafcr will speak; Mrs. Sheafor will sing.
 W. c. T. U. MEETING.-The regu- lar meeting of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union will be held Wei- nesday afternoon. A full attendance is desired as ara ngeElents must he made for the county convention, which is to be held he:e May 18th. ' GONE FOR THE SUMMER-O. A. TuTney, who has for some months been employ ed by the U. s. Geological Sur Vey in the Touto Storage basin, left on this mornings s. F. P. & P. train for Cleveland. He expects to spend the summer in Ohio, returning here next fall.
 NEW CORPORATIONS.-Articleso of the following corporations were filed in the office of the county recorder yes terday: Cash Buyers Mercantile com pany capital stock, $25,00O, incorpor- ators, !. w. Bryson. L. F. Carby. H. w. Arzt and others; Yaqui Canon Copper company, capital stock $2,O0O. coo, inCo.porators A. J. Davies, r. B. Foster and w. N. Collins; Blue Ridge Gold Mines company, capital stock, S2.- 000,000, incOrporators G. A. Cortelyou, w. A Stout and F. N Rust: The War ren Oil and Gas company, capital stock S250,000, incorporators J. w. Crabb, ". R. Baldwin, William Mccormick and others.
 A BUSY COURT-The. kangaroo court had a big docket yesterday. The first subject was Pedro Gonzales, who seemed to have plenty of money He was quickly put on trial. convicted an1 given the customary fine. After the session had adjourned the officers of the court suspected that they had not put on all the traffic that would bear and MT Gonzales was forced 10 trial again and the fine vas duplicated. That was a pretty good run of business for one Cay but il was not all. Late in the afternoon F. G. Kimball. q form CT resident of the city, vas thrown in. He also had money and was punished accordingly.
 GOOD ROADS-Thc grand avenue road i5 now d source of delight to those who travel over 1t. That vas a very good road one time before but it was worn out, filled with holes and almost impossible It has been repaVed witt. gravel and is TOW in better condition than ever before. The Tempe road rs to be similarly improved and the work has already been begun. The use of this gravel on the streets Cf the city is being advocated. It has been Iounu to be comparatively inexpensive. II is thought that it would do for any oi the streets except Washington and Center in the heart of tle city ard those roads leading to the railroad de- rOts oil which the traffic would prob- ably be too heavy for the gravel.
 A PURSUIT OF CATTLE-Tha Bank of Arizona yesterday brought suit in the district court against the Valley Bank and J. c. Hammeis. The object Of the suit is to recover the value of a lot of cattle mortgaged three years ago. In April Of 1901 Frank Barlage gave his note to r. W. Stepn- ems (, Go. for $1.S42, payable Tn six