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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-05

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-05

new Rebekah lodge will soon be insti-
tuted at PotWin, Kan It will be called
Evergreen lodge and VIII be instituted by
Mrs Elizabeth Clark Of E Dorado.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-27
Arrest of an Alleged Bank Swnidler.

A dispatch from St. Louis last night says:
Alonzo ]. Whiteman, ex-convict. ex-mayor
OF Duluth. ex-member of the Minnesota leg
islature. at one time chairman of the demo-
cratic central committee of tina. state q
graduate of Columbia Law School, a prac-
ticing lawyer for a considerable time a
student at Hamilton College, who distin-
gutsned himself somewhat more for his skill
at poker than for good scholarship, and at
one time said to have been worth $1,000, 900
was arrested in this city yesterday On a
charge of swindling the Fidelity Trust Com
pany of Buffalo, y. Y. in July las.
For many years past Whiteman has made
his education and training in the law serve
MIN in the line of swindling banks and In
other depredations requiring a considerable
degree of mental acumen until h. has be-
come known TO the Pinkertons as one Of the
clevereSt criminals in this county.
lie was arrested on request of the Ameri-
can Bankers Association by the Pinker-
tons. who have been cooperating With the
police of various cities in their endeayor to
capture Whiteman. His pet scheme is said
10 be raising drafts generally obtained from
small country banks from small TO great
amounts. adding a nought or changing a
single figure. making. say a 5000 draft
of one for $50. He rarely ever does the
dangerous part of his work, but always has
a group of men working for him. who
sometimes know what they are doing and
sometimes do not.
Whteman was born in Dansville n. Y.
and seems now from his appearance to be
a man about forty-five years old.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-27
TO TEACH GREEK RESIDENTS.
Petition Presented to Commissioners
Asking School Facilities.

The District Commissioners today re-
ceived petition from Attorneys Lambert
&, Baker urging, on behalf of seventy
Greek residents of Washington, that pro-
vision be made for the hiring Of Greek
teachers and for the maintenance of night
schools for the purpose of instructing this
class of foreign residents In English. The
petition of Messrs. Lambert & Baker to
the Commissioners reads as follows:
ION behalf of seventy of the Greek resi-
dents of this city. out of total number Of
about 300 we desire to request. on their be-
provision in the public school system of
zens, at least to the extent of enabling
them to acquire knowledge sufficient to
speak. read and write the English language.
by the employment of Greek teachers; and
inasmuch as this opportunity Is not open
to them through the medium of day schools,
as they are compelled to earn their living
during the day and cannot attend such
classes, they request that some provision
be made by which they may obtain educa-
ton of this character in night classes. We
are advised that it Is fact that only about
5 per cent of the Greeks who are located
in the District are at present able to even
speak intelligently our language.
IF there is any cooperation that can be
afforded by US or by the Greeks themselves
in the matter we will be glad to be advised
of same and promptly lend the assistance
desired"
The Commissioners have taken the matter
under consideration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-27
PLAIN TALK.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT THERE. TOO

Having found out for myself the food that
enables me to get the most pleasure ont of life 7
consider y duty to tell some else my expert
ence. says a Massachusetts, woman
Born with weak and sensitive stomach I
suffered long with indigestion and the many ills
arising from IT, general constipation. weakness Of
the bowels together with catarrhal inhamma tion
and rheumatism Of every form and fashio, with
a tremendous amount Of suffering. I had what Ia
known as deposits Of brick dust and uric acid
with almost every other impurity Of the blood
which such condition can produce
Coming to the conclusion that must eat to
live and not live to eat began looking about tn
FIND the best way. and among the many foods
tested was GrapeNuts. 1 did not use 1t az A
general food or exclusively, but simply ate 1t once
day either at morning night on an empty
stomach and softened in warm cream or milk
with little sugar. bread or butter or cooked or
raw fruit. Up to this time l had tried every
known remedy for constipation and had to rely or
the medicines. although l continually got worse
instead Of better: within short time the Grape
Nuts food (which always digested) had toned up
my whole system, and digestive organs In partic-
ular. until every bit Of constipation and bowel
trouble disappeared and babe good bye to all the
cathartics.
NOW after using Grape-Nuts two years still
think it delicious. My rheumatism is all gone,
also the constipation, something had never even
hoped for; never have headache nowadays; my
eyesght and hearing excellent for one of my
age. but had given much trouble while |
suffered from constipation. am past so
years OF age but walk out and enjoy IT, Feel
strong and well. and / know the Grape Nuts hos
given added vigor to my brain. too. 1t would be
very gratifying to me to know that my letter had
helped slow others the way to proper diet that
has cured my stomach and bowel trouble" .Same
given by Postum Co., Battle Creek Mich.
Look In each package for the famous little book,
1.-THE Road to Weilviie.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-27
Clerks In the Campaign.
. Of The Evening Star:

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
Some time since the mail carriers Of
York, Pa, were prohibited from marching
in political parade 1t is said.
l believe that is carrying civil service
regulations beyond reasonable bounds If
mail carrier be either a republican or a
democrat and wishes to join in a parade
with the party with which he afflliates he
should be permitted to do so. If a demo-
crat under the civil service is taking an
nual leave and cares to make a speech in
his home town or elsewhere, stating why
ne thinks there should be a revision of the
tariff or why we should sever our rela-
lions with the Philippines, he should have
the privilege If a republican government
employe wishes to tell his fellow citizens
In public address that the only way in
which the Dingley tariff law has raised
prices at the corner grocery is that, that 1t
put nearly every man to work and that not
only they, but also the members of their
families, are eating three square meals a
day instead of living on bowl of SCUM
or one meal of a vegetable or two and no
meat as many did not many years ago, why
should he not do so?
Let it be understood that Marty worl,
does not count for promotion If necessary
Let 1t be known that all other things be-
ing equal the non-partisan will be adj
Vanced and thus prevent even the appear
ance OF favoritiSm by the party in power
Then let man speak if he cares to speak
A man may as well have the right to
make speech as to pay through a cam
palgn committee for some one else who
speaks have stumped for the repuhfsr
can state committee of my native stare
SINCE entering the service of the govern
ment, and have offered my services to
the national committee in Chicagoafor the
closing weeks of the campaign, and If
named to speak anywhere I shall do It, at
the risk of reprimand, a reduction or a
dismissal. appreciate highly the good
1udgmente of President Roosevelt. his
strong, progressive and conservative ad-
ministration, and his endeayor tn nIaca the
civil service upon firm foundation. away
from the spoils system but do think that
neither the President of the United States
nor an executive officer under him is JUS
titled in endeavor to abridpe the free
DOM OF conservative speech In free Amer
lea. JOHN X. HENCM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-27
September Sale of
Observation-Disclosures .

Our special sale of Housekeeping
Supplies, China, Glass and Kitchen
Wares, on the very threshold of the
season, is one of those expositions
which will amply reward housekeep-
ers for their inspection by the many
opportunities for saving expense in
the supplying Of their table and
kitchen necessities.
In this department we have COL
lected a host of rare values, items
which the thrifty housewife will APP
preciate because of the suggestions
they offer for her benefit. New
styles and designs in Chinaware,
whose decorations are exquisite in
dainty artistic effects. Cut Glass,
Colonial and Pressed Glass are also
notable features of this special sale.
Kitchen supplies, hundreds of Ia
bor-saving devices, are convincing
our patrons that our generous pol
icy is responsible for our resistless
energy to make this department a
storehouse of economical wares for
housewives who appreciate values
and actual merit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-27
ATTORNEY TO DECIDE
Matter of Spspending Banners Across
Streets Referred for Opinion.

Commissioner West today received from
President f. NJ Marble of the ''Old Boys
Club" a request that the organization be
permitted to stretch banner across G
street from the Riggs House TO the building
opposite. Mr.. Marble states that the club
desires to stretch the banner in order to
give notice of the meeting place of the or
ganiza ton
THE principal object of the Old Boys
Club at present says President Marble.
sis to aid In the election of Theodore Roose-
Welt and Charles w. Fairbanks to the
offices of President and Vice President of
the United States, respectively, In Novem-
Der. 1904
Commissioner West is considering this
application along with the application of
the democratic central committee for per-
nit to stretch banner bearing pictures of
Parker and Davis across Pennsylvania
avenue.
Mr.. West stated today that he is deferring
action on the banner question until he re-
ceives an opinion from the corporation coun-
sci to whether or not under the law the
Commissioners have authority to permit the
suspension of banners of any description
across public streets. Several days ago
Mr.. West called the attention of Corpora
ton Counsel Duvall to section ID of the
Revised Statutes of the United States,
which reads follows:
mo open space, public reservation or
other public ground In the city of Wash
ington. nor any portion of the public streets
or avenues in said city. shall be occupied
by any private person for any private
purpose whatever
Mr.. West desires to know whether or not
this section forbds the Commissioners to
grant permits to stretch banners of any
character across the public streets. The
Commissioner is inclined to the opinion that
a political banner is not In the same class
with advertising banners, but he desires to
hear from the corporation counsel before
deciding the question now before him.
In connection with the discussion relative
to the suspending of banners across the
streets of the city. Col" Perry Carson
stated to a Star reporter today that in
1884, during the Blaine and Logan cam
paign. he had the misfortune to be arrested
on a charge of obstructing the streets be-
cause he had suspended across Pennsylvania
avenue from the old Carson Hotel to the
Shocks House an American flag to which
were attached the pictures of Blaine and
Logan
At that time Carson was taken before
Judge Smell in the Police Court and that
judge dismissed the case, stating that as
the banner consisted of an American flag
with pictures attached he would never or
der the American flag to be taken down.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-27
RESUMES IT'S SESSIONS.
Meeting Last Night of North Capito
and lexington Association:

Following recess covering the summer
months. the North Capitol and lexington
Citizens Association resumed its regular
sessions last evening. The association con-
vened in st. Martins Hall. corner of North
Capitol and streets, at O'Clock. Presi-
dent William G. Henderson presided. and
Mr.. A. o. Tingley was secretary. Regular
routine matters were disposed of and re-
ports We're received from various commit
tees.
report was read from the committee on
streets. sidewalks and lights, through the.
chairman, Mr.. Herman E. Blau IT showed
that since the last meeting the COMMITTEES
had Geen untiring in it's efforts to further
the plans advocated vigorously for years
and IN many instances had succeeded The
committee reported that the east side of
Eckingtcn place from r street to Florida
avenue, and also LIST street from Florida
avenue to New York avenue had been
paved Numerous Anticipated street lights
II was stated had been replaced and for
some distance on s street new tagging had
been laid. Through the efforts of the COM
mlttee the principal thoroughfares in the
vicinity have new street signs The COM
mittee further stated that it had communi-
Gated with the District Commissioners re-
questing the early paving of S and Quincy
streets. The work of laying cutters and
curbing is being executed.
Mr.. 8. c. Kemon advised the association
in regard to the bad condition of the side
walks and sewers in the vicinity of r and
I'd streets. The committee on sewers and
water was asked to investigate the matter.
DR.. E. D. Thompson discussed at some
length the injustice of permitting the rail-
way company's hurry-up wagons to travel
through the streets at excessive speed Am
balances. he argued. are more of a neces-
sity and should not be hampered by the
restrictions that now exist.
Mr.. A. Ralph Server, chairman of the
committee on schools. replying to several
inquiries with regard to the opening of the
Gage public school, stated that the institu-
ton would open the first week in October.
He explained that the delay had been occa-
stoned because of certain necessary repairs
the structure is undergoing. He felt conf
dent. however, the building would be ready
70" occupancy October 1.
Company for call and delivery of baggage
by many members that % cents per pack
age limited to 4th and street east and
1st and North Capitol street west. was the
existing rate. The matter was referred to
the committee. Upon motion the meeting
adjourned to assemble the fourth Monday
in October. At this meeting the election of
officers for the ensuing year will be held.
Those present were: w. G. Henderson.
A. o. Tingley, J. J. Culliton. s. F. Birth
right, H E. Blau, A. NJ. Elwell. c. M. c.
Lloyd ]. D. Steele. C. F. Frogner D. c.
Vaughn, E. D. Thompson, w. w. Jordan,
A. r. Server, H. Serrin, H. J. Redfeld..
E E Gasch. VIM Kullberg, Bernard j.
Waters J. Gagham, ]. D. Yoakley. 8. c.
Kemon, ]. A. Conner, Edw. Foulke G. E.
Smith, NJ. A. Leese.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-27
DATES FIXED ZOE HEARINos.
Questions to Be Taken Up by the Inter
state Commission.

state Commission.
The interstate commerce commission to-
day announced that 1t would conduct
hearings during the month of October as
follows:
At Chicago, October 10, involving the
question Of the transportation of freight by
common carriers in cars not owned by said
carriers. On October IL, at Chicago. 1t
will also hear evidence in the case OF the
Van Auken-Smith Coal Company vs. the
Pierre Marquette Railroad Company, In
volving alleged excessive terminal charges
at Milwaukee on shipments Of bttumin0us
coal from Ohio and West Virginia points.
At Detroit, October Is, the case of Gal
logy & FiFerstine against the Cincinnati.
Hamilton and Dayton railway will be
heard This case involves alleged discrfmt-
Of furnishing cars at Leipsic. Ohio. for the
shipment Of grain. It will also hear on
the same day the case of Mershon Schuette.
Parker & Co. against the Central railroad
discrimination in the matter Of Arbitrary
against Saginaw, Mich, In favor OF Buffalo
and Tonawanda. N. Y. affecting shipments
of lumber to points in New Jersey.
From Detroit the commission Will 60 to
st. Louis. where on the 14th 1t will take
up the case Of Edward H. Young against
the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Com
pany. involving the charge OF unreasonable
rates on rye from East Ot. LOUIS 4us "
Greensboro, KY. as compared with rates
on wheat and corn. The I. NJ. Wells case
against the Atchison, Topeka and Santa
Te railway also will be considered on the
same day. the charge having been made
that unreasonable rates are levied on oats
and rye from Wyanconda, Mo-. to Chicago,
Ill. 1t also will hear testimony in the
complaint Of the st. Louis Hay and Grain
Company against the Mobile and Ohio
Railroad Company and others. alleging
unreasonable rates on hay from st. Louis.
Mo-, to points in states south Of Kentucky
and Virginia and east Of the Mississippi
river.
The commission then will return to Wash
fneton. and on the 10th hear arguments
az the round bale cotton cases.
On the 10th 1t will consider the case
of the Memphis freight bureau and the st.
Louis Southwestern railway, submitted to
1t for arbitration. and on the 21st will
hear arguments in the complaint of Charles
A. Thompson against the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company, alleging discrimination
in supplying cars for shipments Of coal
from Irwin, Johnstown, Jeanett and Mar
chand. Pa, to various markets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-27
STANDING coMM1TTEEs NAMED.
Grand Lodge, Independent Order Of
Mechanics, in Session.

The Grand Lodge, /. o. NJ, Of the Dis
triet of Columbia, convened in semi-an-
nual session In I. o. NJ. Hall. 40 10th street
northwest, last night. with representatives
from the several lodges. and the offices
filed as follows: w. E. Osmond. grand
architect: Emanuel Baumgarten. vice
grand architect: Ed. C. Culver. grand sec
rotary: E. E. Hoffman. grand treasurer: r.
b. Wilson. grand chaplain: W. E. Potbury,
grand conductor: Israel Sommers. grand
inside sentinel; A. G. Stevens, grand out
side sentinel.
The Grand Lodge degree was conferred
Following which the reports OF the grand
omcers for the semi-annual term Just
closed were examined by proper commit
tees. and on their recommendation ap-
proved.
The officers reported the several lodges
IN the District to be prosperous and that
harmony prevails throughout the jurisdlc-
ton
complete list of the standing commit
tees OF the Grand Lodge was announced as
follows:
On credentials and returns-R B Bricker
3. W. Bruner and J. w. Tan.
On finance-F. w. Reese, Israil Sommers
and Edward Stevens.
On appeals and grievances-A. q. Ste
VEINS, Edward Journey and John Meinik-
helm.
On law and supervision-L. H. Patterson,
X. b. Wilson and J. T. Heare
An amendment to the Grand Lodge con-
stftutfon changing the laws relative to the
election Of representatives to the Supreme
Lodge to conform to the constitution OF the
Supreme Lodge, which was presented by
Past Supreme Ruler ]. w. Thompson, was,
after general interchange of views,
adopted.
Past Supreme Ruler L. H. Patterson,
chairman of the committee having charge
of the matter of raising funds and on the
entertainment of the Supreme Lodge OF
session In this city the second Tuesday OF
May next, reported the outlook very favor
able.
After encouraging remarks by the grand
architect and number of members, the
Grand Lodge adjourned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-27
Baptist Ministers Union.

The Baptist Ministers Union of the Dis
trict of Columbia and vicinity met yes
terday at Shiloh Baptist Church. with
Rev. ]. T. Clark in the chair and Rev. J.
I. Loving serving as secretary. Devo-
tional exercises were conducted by Rev.
]. T. Carter, assisted by Rev. E. B. Cor
don.
After regular business was concluded
addresses were made by Rev. Frank r.
Williams of the Park Square Baptist
Church, Baltimore. Nd, and Rev. A
Washington of Virginia
Rev. VIM. d. Jervis. chairman of the
committee on new members, presented
the names of Rev. 6. w. Powell of the
Second Baptist Church. Falls Church, Va,
and Rev. R. f. Richards, who We're re-
ceived by extending the right hand of fell
lowship.
Mrs. F. s. Queen, the president of the
Women's Auxiliary of the Baptist. Mis-
sionary Union and Old Folks Home, re-
ported that the home on Hamilton road is
furnished and ready to receive persons
who are in good standing in the various
churches. The benediction was pronounce
ed by Rev. o. II. Wood
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-27
Made=to=Order'
Box COuches.

This comfortable piece of furni-
ture may be secured without any
great outlay of money.
We offer as a special value, for
the balance of this month, Box
Couch, made to order Cabinet
made) in the best possible manner,
with your choice of covering from
our line of I8c. figured denims, Gre
tonnes and burlaps.
They are full 6 feet long and 20
inches wide, fitted with SO OF the
highest grade springs, each spring
tied eight times; filed with cotton
and South American tow. They
have round corners and the latest
style lift, which does not require the
moving of the couch from the wall
when opening.
Altogether this is a handsome,
comfortable and very durable piece
of furniture.
Special price, $I2.75 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-27
Utility Boxes.

We are showing large and COM
prehensive assortment of Utility
Boxes, which are made Of extra
heavy, well-seasoned wood, covered
with best quality Japanese mating
and finished with fancy brass hinges
and handles.
They come in various sizes and
styles, and are very handy recepta-
cles for shirt waists, skirts, shirts,
shoes, linens, blankets, bedding and
other small articles, and besides be-
ing useful they are ornamental,
making a pleasant addition to the
furnishing of "a room. The larger
sizes-18 inches wide and 81, 48 and
81 inches long-make pretty Win
dow seats.
Prices, SAYS to SI2.oo each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-27
Cretonnes, Silkolines,
Denims,- Etc.

Our line of yard goods is COM
plete, and comprises the pick of the
market. Every design and effect of
this seasons production.
Cretonnes, 121ac to- SOC. yard.
Silkolines, best quality, 121zc. yard.
Jute Burlaps, extra heavy, 80 inches wide, in
solid colOrs of dark green, crimson, terra Gotta
and old blue; extensively used for floor coverings
and draperies, 1Sc. yard.
Denims, best quality, yarn dyed in solid colors,
Csc. q yard.
Dotted Swiss Drapery Material 12kc. to Csc.
yard.
Point d'Esprit and Brussels Net for curtains;
nets ii white ivory and ecru, 25c. to $1OO yard
Java Block Prints for Kimonos; the new fan de-
signs, 30c. yard.
Cushion Cords, 8 yards long, with tassels on
ends; mercerized 25c. each: heavy silk soc. each;
silk and tinsel interviewer, Csc. each.
Fourth floor, G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-27
Ordered by Commissioners.

The District Commissioners today ordered
mat the following service sewer be con-
structed under the provisions of the act OF
Congress approved April %, 1904, the same
being necessary in the judgment of the
Commissioners for the public safety, health
comfort and convenience.
Sewer in Brown street between Meridian
street and Laurel avenue, in S. P Browns
subdivision of Mount Pleasant
That the public hydrant on 18th street be-
tween East Capitol and A streets be tenn
porarily erected at 18th and East Capitol
streets. at an estimated cost of $40, charge
able to the water department
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-27
to Meet in Conference.

A dispatch from Pittsburg, Pa. las: night
says: The three men who have written
histories of the Cromwellian period in Eng
land. the Right Hon. John Morley, Presi-
dent Roosevelt and Samuel Harden Church,
are to have a chance TO compare notes in
November Mr.. Church, as secretary CT
the board of trustees of the Carnegie Insti-
tute. will have the honor of entertaining
the distinguished statesman while he is in
this city for the purpose OF making the
principal address on founders day at Car
negie Institute. Two days later both will
be guests Of the President of the United
States in the White House.