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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-29
AUTO TRANSPORTATION.
Probability of Line Between Washing
ton and Alexandria.

IT is stated that the business men of AL
exandria who recently formed a company
and secured q charter for the purpose or
placing boats on the ferry route between
this city and Alexandria are endeavorinS
TO interest capitalists of Philadelphia and
New York in the proposed ferry route. Be
yond securing the charter no steps have
been taken as far as can be ascertained,
looking toward the securing, of boat or
boats for the route. Those who have studied
the situation and demands of the route say
that one iron-hulled boat of the type of the
burned steamer Columbia could very well
perform all the service. and, should the
business increase, another steamer could
be secured.
When the Columbia was on the route, 1t
is stated, she made money for her owners,
but that the antiquated, slow steamer
George Washington was unable to regain
the business lost when the Columbia burned.
In connection with the question of trans
porration facilities between this city and
Alexandria il is stated that representatives
OF transfer company of Washington have
been in conference with Alexandria bust
ness men relative to placing number of
auto coaches in service, and it is more than
probable that this will be done.
The coaches, which are run by storage
batteries, are large, and can be inclosed
and heated in winter. They will travel
over the turnpike on regular schedule,
and IL is stated will make better time than
is now made by the Mount Vernon railway
trains The residents of Alexandria whose
business requires them to travel between
this city and Washington daily will well
come and support any method of transpor-
tation that will relieve them of the ineffi-
cient and inadequate service given by the
electric railway.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-29

land and on the continent packages are
carried at much lower rates. In other
words. over there the governments have
a monopoly of the express business, where
as in the United States the express COM
panies have been influential enough in
Congress to prevent the adoption of the
system.
We have parcels post treaties also with
several foreign countries. including Gar
many. Belgium and Norway Those with
the three countries named have been me-
gotiated only recently, and negotiations
with Great Britain. France and Italy are
now pending. We also have treaties with
the British and Danish colonies. with all
of the Central American countries. with
Colombia. Venezuela. Chile and-Bolivia in
South America. and with Mexico, Japan
and New Zealand.
Under the treaty with Germany for OK
ample. can send to Berlin a package
weighing eleven pounds less and six
feet by three in size. for IL cents a pound
vail to other countries. Ii is quite an
anomaly that can send a package from
Washington to Hamburg, Dresden or
Frankfort cheaper than can send Ii 10
baltimore. but under our system distance
does not count we charge by weight and
Tot by distance.
There is decided difference Of opinion
among experts as to the practicability of
adopting the parcels post system in this
country. because of our long distances.
Many men who have carefully investigated
the question take the ground that IL would
rot pay. but would result in a heavy BUR-
den on the government unless the charges
were at least double those for similar serv-
ice in Germany. England and other coln-
tries where distances are much shorter
and where there is practically no coEnpe-
tition from the express companies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-29

There was a good deal of fullness at the
armhole, and then the sleeve was brought
into broad cuff of longer haired Russian
pony. Gilt buttons were set in two rows
down the front.
To give little variety to the fur cravats
and scarfs now in vogue a few are being
made with long stole ends falling from the
neck down over the shoulders and arms.
These pieces are very nearly as long as
the fronts; that Is, they come almost to
the waist line. The ends are usually round
ed off instead of being cut in points An
evening scarf of ermine was made after
this fashion with a trimming of tails fall
ing over white lace and chiffon going all
the way round. The trimming emphasized
the outline of the neck piece and gave It
something of the appea rance of q cape.
When evening coats are not supplied with
storm collars, which may or may not be
adjustable, then fur scarf of some light
skin. such as ermine, miniver. white fox
or even white caracul is wound about the
throat for protection. Most women like
the separate scarfs better than the high
standing collars because they can make use
of them in their opera boxes and even In
the restaurants where frequent draughts
make their use almost a necessity
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-29
HELD FOR ALLEGED THEFT.
Victim Claimed He Represents British
Foreign Office

Perry Mason, who declares that he is con.
nected with the foreign office at london
was arrested in Chicago yesterday. charged
with attempting to steal typewriter. Ma
son, who, the police officials say, is also
known as Rudolph Greer, lis we'll educated
and of good address. e
He vigorously protests his innocence. and
declares that a grave mistake has been
made.
L am in the United States to secure data
for series of articles on the labor condi-
ton in the United States, said Mason last
night, land when the goternment officials
at London hear of this outrage those who
were responsible for my arrest will be mad ;
to smart for it,
Mason was arrested on complaint of Off
Gals of the National Commercial Travellers
Association, who were holding a convention
in the same hall as the Commercial Teach
ers Association. Mason entered. the place
and asked for a stenographer When one
was sent to him he asked that she accom-
pany him to his office, taking her typewriter
with her. His actions were suspicious, and,
believing that it was Mason's intention to
steal the machine, he was arrested. When
questioned. it is said by the police officials,
Mason admitted that he had been arrested
in New Jersey some years ago upon a minor
charge. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-29
OREGON LAND FRAUD HEARING.
Senator Mitchell Testifies Before Fed
eral Grand Jury.

John H. Mitchell, who for nearly a quar-
ter of a century has represented his state
in the United States Senate, went into the
federal grand jury room at Portland Ore,
yesterday to tell what he knew concerning
frauds which the government believes have
been perpetrated upon it in the acquisition
of its public lands.
Tired and careworn, be came from the
jury room at noon. only to return in the
afternoon. Later. when the senator left the
court house, apparently nervous and wor.
rfed. it was stated that the investigation. so
far as Mr.. Mitchell was concerned. had
ended.
What transpired in the chamber is un-
known, further than that Mr.. Mitchell went
into it with no more favor than would have
been extended to the hurnblest citizen of his
country. Neither his request that he be
confronted with any testimony that the
government may have found to his detri-
ment nor that he be furnished with the
names of his alleged accusers was granted.
Representative Binger Hermann appeared
before the grand jury during the afternoon.
and the ttmesof the jury will be taken up
by Mr.. Hermann for the greater part of the
forenoon today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-29
Virginia Masonic Lodge Elects Officers

At a recent meeting of Westmoreland
Lodge of Masons, held at Kinsale a few
days ago Mr. r.. A. FitZhugh was elected
worshipful master; E. c. Griffith, senior
warden: ]. w. Gnruh, Junior warden: DR..
W. ". Chinn. treasurer; George Vansant,
secretary; C. c. Field. senior deacon, and
A. b. Garner. Junior deacon. banquet
which followed the election of the officers
was served at the Hotel Wardwick and the
mothers, wives, daughters and sweethearts
OF the members were the guests of the
lodge.
: The ceremony of installing the newly
elected officers followed the banquet and
the ceremonies were concluded with the
presentation of a past masters jewel to
Mr.. Frank NJ. Thrift, the retiring master.
Westmoreland Lodge was instituted prior
to the civil war. and much of the para
phernalia used by the lodge came from the
old Montross Lodge. which was broken up
by the war. 1t Is the only Masonic lodge
in Westmoreland. and has q large mem
bership.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-29
Vessels Reported to Be Sunk.

The schooner Lena Is reported by the off,
GERS of the tug James o. Carter sunk in
Occoquan bay, in deep water. with only the
top of her mast showing above the surface
The little craft belongs to Capt Jos. Ben
der, and was anchored in Occoquan for the
winter. 1t is supposed the Ice drifting by
her either cut hole in her hull or opened
"A seam, and caused the boat to I'LL and
sink.
\ large ark, used by hunters and fisher
men as living quarters when on trims down
the river, Is also reported sunk in the river
Il short distance above Alexandria The ark
IL is believed, was anchored in the cove
above alexandra, and the Ice drifting upon
IL caused il to drag its anchor 1t was car
ried out into the stream. cut through by
the ice and sank. The boat belongs to par
ties residing in Alexandria.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-29
India Protests Against Scheme.

The twentieth annual meeting of the In
dian National Congress. representing almost
every race and religion in India, including
the Mohammedans concluded its labors at
Bombay yesterday. A resolution was adopt
ed by reclamation to send to England a
delegation representing the various PROV
inees for the purpose OF submitting the
claims of India to the British electors and
politicians. Other resolutions denounced
the missions TO Tibet Afghanistan and
Persia as threatening to entangle India in
foreign disputes, condemning the continued
increase in military expenditures and pro-
testing against the cost OF General kitch.
ener's reorganization scheme being charg
ed to India.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-29

this is another one. somewhat shorter and
not quite meeting in front. Chenille trim
ming outlines the turnover one.
For the lining to this fur garment bro
caded white satin is used. Except in the
case of black flirs II is smarter to line
coats and wraps with a brocade showing
the same shades as the skins.
A Russian pony coat in three-quarter
length was cut 20 hang rather full from the
neck This is possible with furs as short
as ordinary pony or the Russian variety,
which is about the same length as caracul.
but has a beautiful rich brown color in its
wavy hairs. Instead of having a collar
this loose coat was cut down slightly at
the throat with the idea of having a stole
or scarf finish the neck. Sometimes this
neck piece or cravat is of a contrasting fur.
In this instance pony was used, though
beaver would look equally well.
The sleeves of this coat were very smart.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-29
Confessed to Passing Worthless Checks

Mrs. Ivernia G. Bergin, who was arrested
Tuesday night at New Haven, Conn.,, con-
fessed TO charge of passing worthless
checks when taken before Chief of Police
Murphy in Jersey City yesterday. Chief
Murphy said that Mrs. Bergin came to
Jersey City about two months ago and
passed four bad checks on as many
wealthy residents. The checks aggregated
about 81 ,500 On threat Of prosecution,
he said. she paid cash to cover the checks,
but raised the cash on a 500 check given
to A. L. Gushing of Jersey City. Gushing
is the present complainant against Mrs.
Bergin. To Chief of Police Murphy Mrs.
Bergin admitted having passed the Gushing
check. knowing that it was worthless, but
declared that she confidently expected at
the time she passed 1t to- be able to make
it good before its presentation at the bank
Mrs. Bergin was arraigaed before Judge
Blair in the Hudson county court. and bail
was fixed at 5000 This wis furnished
She is the wife Of prominent New Haven
physician.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-29
vigilant Ready for Emergencies.

The harbor police boat Vigilant is ready
for service in the ice when necessary. rhe
boat was taken to Benefits railway few
days ago, hauled out and the composition
bronze wheel which she uses in summer
was taken of and a heavy cast iron one
put In her instead. While the bronze whee,
will not break readily. 1t quickly bends out
OF shape when used on Ice. so that an iron
wheel isrused on the Vigilant In winter The
tug was several weeks ago equipped with
her ice pillow in the expectation OF ice form
ing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-29
An Instance Cited.

Take, for instance" said Mr.. Given. 1.-THE
case OF an offender who was brought into
court the other morning and charged with
stealing six bicycles in six different in
stances. He was plainly guilty In each
case and deserved a long sentence but the
code did not allow "A longer sentence than
eleven months and twenty-nine aays,'
Mr.. Given is In favor of some punishment
for the man who whips his wife other than
sending the offender TO Jail. while his wife
and family suffer by being depr-1 ed af his
support.
Il noticed in The Star the other day."
said Mr.. Given. "a suggestion that a law
might be enacted whereby the offenders
might be sent TO the workhouse and the
money that they would earn from this man
ual labor be turned over TO the support of
their families. / indorse the suggestion
In this way the ends of justice could be
better served
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-29
THE NECESSARY
PERSIAN LAMB COAT
Design by Redfern.
Copyright, 1904, by R. F. Ayers.)

Frequent weather changes to which we
must accommodate ourselves as well as ad-
just our clothing make it most desirable for
every woman, whether or not of the ultra
fashionable set, to have COMPLETE assert
ment of outer garments Tie idea that a
winter coat, even though it be of handsome
and expensive fur will carry one comfort
ably through the winter is exploded. Wo-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-29

reason is that the telegraph service is both
good and cheap. and post card will go
across the city so quickly that telephones
are not so necessary as they are here.
In Sweden everybody has telephone at
his elbow. The charges are very low. In
some private houses you Will hnd haif a
dozen. The lady of the house talks from
her chamber to the cook in the kitchen over
a telephone and wires are strung through
business houses and manufactures.
Postal Card Service.
In London you can send post card to
any part of the city and receive reply in
five or six hours Housekeepers send their
market orders by post card in the morning
after breakfast, and the grocerymen, butch
ers and bakers deliver the goods before
noon.
do not believe, however, that the long
distance mail service is any better in Eu-
rope or anywhere else than it IS in the
United States. In England the distances
are comparatively short. letter can go
almost anywhere over night, although coli
lections and deliveries in cities are much
more frequent than with us. Mr.. Capp has
been misinformed about pneumatic tube
service between Berlin and Paris. l never
heard of such a thing. 1t does not exist.
Letters and packages are transmitted by
pneumatic tubes between substations in
nearly all of the large cities of Europe. In
London the system extends to some of the
suburbs. but there are no tubes between
cities anywhere in England or on the CONT
nent, and 1t takes much longer to send let
ter from Paris TO Rome, or from London to
Berlin, or from Berlin to st. Petersburg.
than it does from New York TO Chicago or
Omaha, or any corresponding distance In
the United States. 1t is invariably the rule
that we have the advantage in long hauls,
while they have the best Of the short hauls.
We also have a considerable advantage in
newspaper deliveries in this country. AS
rule newspapers are treated as second-class
matter all over Europe. and are sent by
slow trains. while in this country they are
given preference over letters. Special news
trains, carrying nothing but papers. leave
every large city at an early hour every
morning, so that people may have news
papers on their breakfast tables 100 miles
from the place of publication.
{. Parcels Post System.
Next to the quick city delivery the par
GELS post system is the greatest advantage
enjoyed by foreign countries over Our
Post Once Department carries fourth class
matter-that is. merchandise-at the rate OF
one cent an ounce to the limit Of four
DC unds, regardless OF distance: but Ia Eng
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-29

Unless the governor interferes, James
Gcode. murderer Of John r. Ehinberger and
hanged in the jail yard At Richmond. Va.
January 9. Geode was first sentenced to
hang December %, but was respited by the
governor to allow an appeal to the supreme
court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-29
After Dinner.

The mind is most recep-
tive of impressions after
dinner. Your advertisement
in The Evening Star tells
its story to willing ears.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-29

No American will try third time to
send message over a German telephone.
The first time he tries he will work him.
self up into such state of evaporation
that the lives of the telephone people are
not safe; the second time he will drop the
transmitter in disgust and despair, and the
third time he will walk two miles to de-
liver the message or use a telegraph blank
or post card, which are much more salts.
factory. Indeed, in France Germany and
England there are comparatively few teie-
phones. You seldom find them in private
houses for the service Is so exasperating
that people will not use them. Another
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TOUR TO THE PACIFIC COAST AND
GRAND CANYON
Rate SI06

On account of the General Confer
enee of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, to be held at Los Angeles,
Cal, beginning MAY 3. the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company will run a
personally-cOnducted tour to Los
Angeles, visiting the Grand Canyon
of Arizona en- route, at unusually low
rates. A special train of the highest
grade Pullman equipment will leave
New York, Philadelphia, and Pittsbug
on Wednesday, April 81, running via
Chicago aud the Santa Fe Route to the
Grand Canyon. Sunday will be spent
at this wonderful place, and Los
Angeles will be reached on the even
ing of May ?. Round-trip tickets, in
Guiding transportation, one double
berth, and meals on special train
going; and transportation only return
on regular trains via direct routes or
via San Francisco, will be sold at the
rate of Sl06 from New York, S105 from
Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Wash
ington, and 500 from Pittsburg.
Tickets will be good to return at any
time before June 80. Tourists return
via st. Louis may stop off for ten days
to visit the Worlds Fair, by deposit
ing ticket and paying 500 fee. A des
criptive itinerary will be sent on ap
plieation to Geo. W. Boyd, General
Passenger Agent, Broad Street Sta
tion, Philadelphia, Pa.
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Thackerayrs Nustache.

In note ON Samuel I.aurenee's por.
hait OF Thackeray that representing
the novelist's f,sce In full-the Illus
trated London News Of Oct. Ii, 1855,
says
1t is not we must confess, alto
gether true TO his present appearance,
for ii wants recent and becoming
addition 10 che upper lip in the shape
OF black mustache that contrasts
most admirably with head OF silver
gray. but II is like the man and will
be welcome TO his many admirers"
The reference here TO the mustaehe
is interesting fer the reason that every
portrait OF Thackeray, with one excep
ton. represents him with a clean
shaven upper lip, the exception being
Maclise's pencil drawing OF the famous
'Titmarsh." which. however. belongs
to much earlier date-yix. about
1910 - and in which there is Just 3
suspicion OF mustache. Presumably
the hirSute appendage Of 1855 was
merely a passing fancy, which the IA
cor speedily disposed of.-Notes and
Queries.
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Pennsylvania Railroads. Washington
Tours.

The Pennsylvania Railroads sew
enth three-day personally conducted
tour to Washington will leave New
York, Brooklyn, Newark, Elizabeth,
and Trenton April "A. Round-trip
rates only difference being in hotel
in Washington are $l9 and Sl4.50
from New York; $40. 80 or $1,000 from
Trenton, and proportionate rates from
other points. A special side-trip to
Mt Vernon may also be taken. All
tickets good for ten days, It'll special
hotel rates at expiration Of hotel Gu
pou For itineraries aud full inform
alton aHIig 10 Ticket Agents Tourist
Agents. - Fifth Azeaae, New York
C5aFt Street, Brooklyn or Geo. ".
Bqz General Passenger Agent.
Bad -esa=: S.asaa. Philadelphia.
"a
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"REN HUR. :"

Klaw and changers stupendous
spectacular production of General
Wallace's great romance "Ben Hur,"
enlisting the services of $50 persons,
will be presented at Taylor Opera
House, Trenton, n. J., for six nights
and two matinees, "wednesday and
Saturday. April nth to 10th inclusive.
The advance sale of tickets for "Ben
Hur" commences on Thursday morn
ing, April 9TH, at 9 a. m. at the theatre
box office. 1t is advisable to file your
order for seats prior to that date, as
orders for seats through the mail or ex-
press offices will be promptly attended
to, in the order of their receipt, when
accompanied by remittance and a self
addressed stamped envelope for reply
in order to avoid all mistakes Appli-
cation for seats should be made to \.
II. Simonds, Manager Taylor Opera
House State when ordering priced
tickets desired and performances.
SCALE OF PRICES.
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DIR. onEnHoLrzER's LISIMENr.

Camphor Milk reduces enlarge
ments, cures severe sprains, muscular
rheumatism, swelllngs, soreness, stlit
Joints, bruises, frosted feet, etc.
Cures all pain that can be reached by
an external application and does 1t
better than any other remedy we know
of. A penetrating, soothing, healing
liniment. Large bottles, % cents.
Sold by all dealers in medicines.
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1t is proposed to add 5000 to the
total force of the navy. This will
bring the number up to 81, 900. Thus
our navy alone is to be larger than
our entire military force before the
Spanish War. Aren't we growing at
a tremendons rate?
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Congress Lands of Indiana, in re
cent speech in New York, demonstrat-
ed that the United States of Ohio still
exists. He said that there are nine
Ohio boys in the Senate, thirtytwo in
the House, and two in the Cabinet.
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Nasal ca,srrh quickly yields to treatment
by Ely's Cream Balm, which is agreeably aro-
matte. 1t is received through the nostrils,
cloansos the whole surface over which it diff
fuses itself. A remedy for Nasal Catarrh
which is drying or exciting TO the diseased
membrane should not be used Price so cents
ut druggists or by mail A cold in the head
Immediately disappears whed Cream Balm is
used. Ely Brothers, a6 Warren Street, New
York
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An obscure law has been found
which is believed to nullify Commits
sioner Wares recent order granting
pensions to all Civil War veterans over
sixty-two years old. A way out of the
dillema is being sought.