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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-22
JOHN CHINAMAN AT HIS EASE.
Celestial Dignified When He Casts Off
the Cares of the World.
From the Shanghai Times.

From the Shanghai Times.
with the summer weather the Chinaman
comes before us prominent In his artistic
silks and in his native nakedness. His
temperament also becomes a noticeable fea
ture to the observant foreigner and the
manner In which he takes his pleasure con-
trasts marvelously with that of the ener-
eetic occidental human being.
In the early hours of the morning when
the rays of Old Sol are tempered with the
dissipating dews of night. the wealthy ma
i've as well as the worker of low degree,
may be seen carrying the cage containing
his favorite singing bird to the native gar
dens or other tree-enbowered spot and lis
tening In contemplative ecstacy to the Joy
Gus greeting which his Gagged friend pours
forth to the coming glory of the day.
AS soon the golden beams become op-
pressive he retires to his domiciIe, whether
to labor or sleep It's hard to tell. In any
case he is wise, for has he not caught the
beauty of the grandest part of a summer $
day, the majesty of dawn? Again. when
sunsets glow has fallen dead in the west
the Chlnaman pourS forth to his diversion.
To stand for hours with waving fan on the
curb of our city'S thoroughfares watching
the procession Of vehicuar and pedestrian
traffic Londoner can obtain from a lord
mayors show, daily repeated. while vol
unteer parade brings him forth IN numbers
proportionate to the metropolis myriadS
called out by a royal pageant
Thus, in dignifed. contemplative manner
does the Chinaman display his idiosyncrasy
of pleasure-taking. Again the native of
younger blood, imbued with a tinge of for
eign taste. rushes madly through the streets
on the Wnirring wheel or drives. luxurious
ly reclining in his smartly appointed car
rage behind the fastest trotting pony.
steered by reckless native jehu, which his
means are able to procure.
The visitor to the various public resorts
Of the Chinese in the settlements will in
variably gain an interesting insight into
the Chinaman and his pleasure-taking. and
one, striking feature cannot pass unnoticed.
Whether coolie, merchant, office boy or
mandarin. in public the Chinaman at play
is Invariably respectable One hears much
of the native immortality, but decOrum when
in the public eye. and absolutely moral be
havior characteriZeS even the biggest rake
among the Cinnamon of our settlements
Drunkenness is a vice which is usually
kept within doors, are all other repre-
hensible practices.
Quarreling is almost an unknown thing in
public resorts. Never does one witness any
thing approaching the college student OF
Europe on the rampage. or AIRY and 'Arriel
a bank 'oliday tear. The Chinaman takes
his pleasure as he takes his business. with
a calm. calculating philosophy. which con-
stitutes one of his greatest variations from
the habit of mind of the viVaciouS Euro
pean
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-22
PROBLEM OF CoURTsHIP.
Famous English Judge Unable to Say
When It Begins.
From the Chicago Tribune.

From the Chicago Tribune.
When does courtship begin? At the mo-
ment when man first meets his affinity?
al the time when he realizes that the only
girl in the world" is his affinity? Or at the
time when he determines to let her guess
his views on the subject?
This delicate question was raised in the
English probate and divorce court. The
president Sir Francis Jeune, was compelled
to admit that the solution was beyond him.
The point was raised in this way. A
young man named George Whitehead was
asking the court to declare that the Scotch
marriage between his parents was valid.
His mother. Mrs. Whitehead. was called
as witness in support Of his case. and
gave evidence about her courtship which
began. she said. in the gardens that flank
Princes street in Edinburgh.
How long had your husband been court
Ing you when he proposed to you?" asked
counsel
Mrs. Whitehead hesltated. finding the
query hard to answer. and the president
came to her rescue.
"Can any one say that?" he remarked
II doubt If a man knows himself when he
first begins to court a GIRL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-22
Officers Elected.

The result of the annual election of Off
GERS was announced the ballots having been
filled up and collected, while the other pro-
ceedings were in progress. The new officers
are:
President, Mr. David Hutchinson, super
intendent of the reading room of the Lii
brary of Congress; first vice president, DR..
Cyrus Adler. librarian of the National Mu-
scum; second vice president Mr.. George F.
Bowerman librarian of the Carnegie Pub
lie Library; secretary, Mr.. Frederick W.
Ashley of the copyright office; treasurer,
Mr.. William S. Burns jr.. of the public
documents library; executive committee,
Miss NJ 4. Gilkey. Library of Congress
Miss Josephine A. Clark. librarian of the
Department of Agriculture library and
Capt. II. l.. Prince OF the patent office
library.
Four new members Were elected to men,
bership in the Public Library Association
They are Miss NJ W. Godfrey, Miss A. MAY
Priest. NJ NJ. Cheney and y. w. Weddell
lie last meeting of the old executive board
was held prior to the regular meeting MANY
routine matters being passed upon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-22
THE REToRr COURTEOUS.
Repartee as Weapon Offensive and
Defensive.
From the London Chronicle.

From the London Chronicle.
THAT is the retort courteous said the
fool in the forest. when he qualified the
ouip and crank to the lie direct. The man
who can accomplish the retort courteous
gives splendidly the lie direct to many an
awkward accusation. and if his Wit be
bitter so much the more deadly his point.
In the time of Charles IL in England, in
an age of wits the grand master of the
art of retort was the crippel first Earl of
Shaftesbury. "Shaftesbury,' said the king
to him one day. II believe that thou art
the wickedest dog in all my dominions.'
''Of a subject. sire, l believe | am was
the reply. While speaking against the test
bill in the house of lords the earl over
heard an INDECENT churchman say, Il wot.-
der when he will have done preaching?'
The orator whispered. loud enough to be
heard by all, When l am made a bishop,
my lord
DR.. Garth. a witty physician of the court
Of Queen Anne. had prescribed a nauseouS
dose for the great warrior Duke of Mari
borough When the duke objected to fol-
Duchess Sarah broke in by saying, I'll he
hanged if 1t does Tot cure YOU There,
my lord. interposed Garth. you had bet
ter swallow it; You will gain either way.
Repartee has ever flashed brilliantly from
the bench. Lord Mansfield the famous
English judge of the second half of the
sl 49,, ST. a." E,4He,
VI ~ i r. 9rr on
ti ~. - Ia >, - i 49,, 81
can instance the point in person. Now. l
~ iliS sen ~ ~ ~ -,
W. Neii , 9N a. W ''i'' '"'' '''' '''se
DO YOU see anything ridiculous in my
wig?' said a judge to the famous Irish
80 - :, a 80 ~ . 'ii''e t "
Hg1 - ne" 1sNH I 49, ee'1 It,, -,.., t,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-22
Talking Tree of Kentucky.
alucah News Democrat.

FROM the Paducah News Democrat.
Out on the farm of win Albert near
Heath this county. the people of that Sec
ton are yet wrought up over the talking
tree that has been there for sometime.
Enormous crowds continue to congre gate
there almost every Sunday to hear the
strange noises that emanate from the tree.
The voice can be distinctly heard and says:
There are treasures buried at my roots"
A party consisting of the most reliable cit
zens of the country visited the tree no: long
since TO make a thorough investigation for
themselves to the noises being heard.
They listened patiently for several hours
and were preparing to leave for home when
a sudden crash, which has been given many
times before the marvellous production of a
human voice, came. The mystery yet re-
mains unsolved, and so great has the num-
Der of people been who have gone there In
the past several months that the tree Is now
dead, caused by the continuous tramplns on
the earth surrounding the tree. The only
theory that has been suggested is hat
man was killed under the tree in 1862. and
while many do not believe in Spirits" the
facts are so plain and the voice can be SO
distinctly heard that they cannot dispute
the fact. A family OF people who lived
there many years ago became so fright
ened from the voice that they sold their
farm at a sacrifice and went west and are
now living in Texas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-22
THE WHITE R1BBoNERs.
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
in Executive Session,

An executive meeting of the District Wo-
mans Christmas Temperance Union was
held yesterday at headquarters, J22 9th
street northwest and among the reports
submitted was that of the treasurer. Ms.
Chas. P. Grandfield, who noted a balance
on hand of $3.50.
Mrs. Chas. W. Gallagher, evangelistic SUI
perintendent, announced a gospel meeting
to be held at headquarters January at .
pm. A demand for pledge cards was made
and an order passed for the printing OF
1oooo w. c. L. L and Sunday school pledge
cards.
Mrs. Don P. Blaine general secretary of
the ~" branch. announced that she had
won the banner at the national convention
at Philadelphia, awarded for the largest
gain per cent in membership, and that
Mrs. Lucius F. Randolph superintendent of
soldiers and sailors department. had also
won the banner for gain in her branch of
the work. 1t was announced that an echo
meeting of the convention will be held
January at 7:30 pm. when addresses will
be made by the District officers and others
who were in attendance
The committee decided to give a New
Year reception at headquarters January 2
from to 8. and the following committee
was appointed to take charge of the ar
rangements: Mrs. III. ]. Phillips, Mrs 7.
a. Williams. Mrs. Grace l.. Chap:n. Mrs.
H. A. Clearwater Mrs Copeland Mrs
Theodore Moore. Mrs. Jennie H. Robinson.
Mrs Nellie ii. Bradley. Mrs boa z. Blaine
and Mrs. w. H. Howard.
The quarterly meeting in January was
announced to be held at The Douglas NJ p.
Church, at 18th and II streets northeast
Wednesday, the 18th
Mrs Margaret Dye Ellis national legis-
latlEe superintedent. told of the progress
made in the effort 20 unseat senator Smoot
ana said 1t had developed that the children
IN Utah are taught the tenets of the Nor
mon religion in the public schools which
tene,s require Mormon to obey the laws
OF the church in opposition to the Com
sututon of the United States
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-22
Queen Eleanor.
London Chronicle,

From the London Chronicle.
kings love dotted the country with
beautiful memorials of his married happi-
ness when Queen Eleanor died on November
% 1890 Not content with seeing that her
obseaues were performed with magnifi-
cence suitable to the greatness of his love
and the deepness of his loss Edward
had nine crosses erected between Lincoln,
where she died and Charing, where her
body last rested before its interment. They
were all beautiful; and when We think Of
the Albert memoral-but perhaps it is bet
ter not to think of it, 1t is pleasanter to
remember the pretty derivation of Charing
Cross. scorned of antiquaries, but accepted
of all true lovers. which ascribes the word
to a corruption of "chere refine" II is true
that the place existed before the queens
body rested there; but that is of no import
ance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-22
REcHAB1TEs HOLD A MEETING.
Addresses on Temperance Follow the
Routine Business.

Harmony Tent. No. 1920, Independent
Order of Rechabites, held meeting Tues
day evening in Rechabite Temple, 643 Lou
isiana avenue. The initiatory degree was
conferred under the supervision of William
H. LIE Strange, John Mack, William M.
Hall, Wayne w. Cordell, E. NJ. Heines and
William w. Burlew.
The topic for discussion during the even
ing was: 1.-The Holidays, With Their
Temptations" J. s. Collins contended that
IL man would partake of coffee and
oysters when the appetite for strong drink
appeared he could more successfully fight
off the temptation.
Wayne w. Cordell compared the tempta-
tions Of the modern Rechabites with those
OF the olden time, when they were invited
into the magnificent temple of Solomon and
invited to drink He declared that the pres
ent Rechabite should as persistently refuse
as they did.
James H. Morse commended that the
Rechabite order was stepping stone to the
church Of God and that the members
should remember that their vows were
taken before God as well as man.
John H. Mitchell pictured the downfall
of well-educated man who lost his gov
eminent position and died the death of a
drunkard. and admonished the membership
to stand firm by their principles.
Others who spoke We're: William I.
Bailey. William II. LIE Strange, William &.
CLANCY. James L. Rolf, w. b. Mills and
John Mack.
1t was decided to join Advance Tent. NO
1909, in keeping open house in the tempt,
next Monday. during which refreshments
will be served. The tent voted to have a
Country store booth at the Rechabite
fair, to be given at early date.
Onward Tent. No. 1921, met in the temple
last evening with about forty members
present. Chief Ruler Reta NJ Atkinson
conducted the initiatory ceremony.
AS the election of officers will be the order
for next meeting it was voted to serve re-
freshments al that time.
Among the ladies and gentlemen present
the following were noted: Misses Mary
Ford. Lola V. Marks, Reta M. Atkinson,
Mary Hesser. Hattie f. Hissey. Victoria
Pullam Mary Peters, Emma Heines, Amy
Bickerton Margaret Bickerton, Fannie
Cordell Julia f. Burke, ImOgene Gillett and
Elizab beth Bcggs Messrs. S. s. Hessler,
David Patton. S. S. Hessler. jr.. Frank -.
Marks. W. w. Cordel. John Frigerio. W.
H. lie Strange, George E. Cole. w. B. Mills
John G. Qugley, w. w. Burlew, Walter
Spriggs. Edwin Bennett, w. NJ. La Roche,
Theodore Cheakalos. William III. Ginger
Ralph Warters and Sam McCauiey.
The young people INDUCED in games FOR
an hour, as usual, to the delight of all
present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-22

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE TNINpROyED
REAL ESTATE

Z.
BY vrtrC Of certain deed Of trust. daily re-
corded in Lther No. 262n folio .l6J ct seq or the
land records Of the District of Columbia, and a,
III" request Of the party secured thereby, the un-
dersigEci trustees will sell. publlc auction in
front Of In" premises. IT 'ESDAY. THE THIRD
DAY OF JANUARY \. ID. 1903. AT FOUR
'Lo'h IN, the following described land and
trict Of Columbia. and des ,gnated AS and being the
east ~ feet ~ inches front 10y the depth thereof
OF lot ~ of square of ~. per plat in Book
l.. IL. page Sni, Of the surveyors office Dis
trirt Of Columbia located south side Of Z street
between 10th and 2lst streets northwest
FERNS Of sale: Cash. \ deposit Of $50 will he
required at time Of sale. M conveyancing re-
c"rdirg etc. at cost of purchaser. Terms of sale
10 he complied with within ten days from day If
sale, Otherwise the trustees The right To
resell III" property AT the risk and cost OF de
faultins purchaser. after i've days advertisement
oi such resale In some newspaper published in
Washington, u. g
HENRY u. GORDON,
GEORGE r. HILL.
d"-l-i&iS Trustees.
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And at IL w,
JAMES " RATCLIFFE, AJCTIONEER.
w @ j =, y us AIUINN 0IIN
Furniture etc. etc.

ny virtue Of an oIder of the supreme Court of the
District of Columbia in George W. Watson.
bankrupt. No So. the undersigned trustee will sell
by public auction within the above premises on
WEDNESDAY. TIE TWENTY EIGHTH DAY or
DECEMBER, y. D. 1894, Al ELEVEN O'CLOCK
An the entire cafe fixtures. stock IN trade,
coffee WnS, showcases, office furniture. miro s,
IRON SAFE machinery. ranges, ovens ice boxes cop
per utensils. steam tables, cash register silver
ware crockery, household furniture, carpets limo
leum etc. and other INSTALLATIONS furniture and
fixtures used by said bankrupt within the above
premises.
The assets will be offered in entirety the sale II
made 10 be subject ratification lay court but
the trustee reserves the right decline the highest
bid II the price appears to him to be Inadequate and
immediately sell said assets in detail
Terms cash. II sold entirety Il deposit Of $500
VIII H. required Al time of sale. sale 10 be con-
summated within five days from date Of ratifica-
ton, otherwise property 10 he resuld at risk and
cost uf defauItng purchaser.
+. WALTER BlANDENBU RG Trustee
dcl'd&dhS Iendali building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-22
JAMES W. RADCLIFFE, AUCTIONEER.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE TNIMpRoyED
kEAL ESIAIE. on Is SIEEET \nEIuEASE

kEA!. ESTATE. ON X STREET NORTHEAST
NEAR lie NEW UNION STATION.
BY yirtH" IF certain decd of trust duly re-
c"r'i'd. ia Iihcr Ne. eloj. folio - ct seq Of The
land records Of the District Of columbia, and 1T
the request OF the party secured thereby. l. The
nnders-ned surviving lrcsiee will sell, at pub
IL auction. in front of the premises On WE'D
NESDNI, THE TWENTY EIGHTH DAY OF nF-
CEMhEE 4. u. 1904, AT HM.FPAST FOUR
O'CLOCK PM. the following described land and
promises, situate in the city II Washington in thl.
District Of Columbia, and designated as and being
part ~ lot numbered uiuD Cu. in square Numbered
seven hundred and sry,nty-iyc ,tI5i. and con-
tain"d within tAe following m.rcs and bounds
following beginning for the same at point ON
street twenty ,2o feet east from the north
west corner ~ said lot uumb,r,.d min. %. and
running thence east seventeen 40 feet eight and
"nc-Eah $50 inches thence south one hundred
and f"rty-two 0i-l feet sev"n "a inches: rhcnce
wet seventeen az feet eight and on"-haIf tsHi
inches. thence north one hundred aud forty-two
ut-l rect "a inches 10 the place OF beginning
tuS";lor with the Improvements
Terms Of SHE: Stated at sale 4 daposit OF
sl"' Will Ice required Of the purchaser at the time
" SALT TIIOS T. STEpuF\S0S
dclG-dGds Surviving TruStSn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-22

Thousands of situations have been OBJ
tanned through the want columns of The
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AUCTION SALES.
TOMORROW.
WILSON & MAYERS.

wv H~0ViN IN WIN ANSS
AUCTIoNEERS. 1927 AND 1920 q ST.
SPECIAL CHRISTMAS SALE.
Friday, 4 4 A. M. and 3 Pm.
All fine new goods direct
from manufacturers. Ma
hogany, Vernis Martin and
Lockwood Furniture, Oil
Pain tings, Pastels and
Water COlors, 6 IN a IRIS,
Rockers, Desks, Music Cab
inets, Pedestals, Card Ia
bDes, Stands. Drop-Leaf
Tables, Mahogany Extern
sion Tables, Parlor Cabi=
nets. Sewing Tables, etc.
These are most appropriate gifts,
beautiful, useful and of sterling
worth. They will be sold TO The
highest bidders, and you can save
money i'll their purchase. Nc cata-
logucs, no waiting. Any article I''it
up Immediately on request Goods
on view Thursday. Come and looi,
ut them. Rooms comfortable
WILSON & MAYERS,
Auctiorcers.
J.oI o.
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H. BRADLEY DAVIDSON,
JOHN &. DAVIDSON.
deI3. II II 20. 90 - - ~. 81 .jal Trustees

Some oxford undergraduates recently
thought it funny To ride in a big wagon
around and around a woman's college in
the middle of night yelling Fire
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-22

In defense to charge of selling milk
wholly devoid of fat an English cowkeeper
said that his cows had been eating cab
bages, but the defense did not aid him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-22
Other Honors Proposed.

The Secretary of War has designated a
company of infantry to act as guard and
will sign the order on the day Of the old
mans death. The state will also provide
a military escort, Maj. Gen. Roe, command
err of the National Guard. having the mat
ter in charge. The plan brought up yester-
day in the board of aldermen was merely
IT. line with preparations already made on
a larger scale
In addition to the preparations by the
city State and national authorities. the
council of administration of the Society
of the War of 1872 has taken up the mat
ter and will cooperate with the other au-
thorities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-22

The Dutch government has introduced a
bill providing for the compulsory insurance.
of Dutch sailors against the risks and ac-
cidents of their calling, especially in the
North sea.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-26
DO You Want the Earth?

The Earth Is a new monthly illus
trated journal, published by the San.
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southwest and Californ ia--tle truth
is good enough. Frequent articles
describing your part Of the country.
Contains letters written by farmers,
stockmen and fruit.raisers; men who
have succeeded and who give the rea-
sons why. Strong editorials and in
teresting miscellany. A very per
suasive immigration helper.
Why not have II send to friends
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price Is 25 cents a year; worth double,
Send us so cents (coin or stamps)
with names and addresses Of five east,
ern friends; we will mail The Earth
to them and to you for six months.
Write today for The Earth, 1920 Rail
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BaIard,s Horehound Syrup.

Immediately relieves hoarse. croupy
cough, oppressed, rafting. rasping
and difficult breathing. Henry G,
Stearns, Druggist. shullsburg, Wis.
writes, May 20, 1901: Il have been
selling Billiards. Horehound Syrup for
two years, and have never had a pre-.
paration that has given better salts
faction. I notice that when | sell a
bottle they come back for more. ]
can honestly recommend it" 25c,
SOC. s1.00.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-26

Veterans

SPRINGFIELD. I'll, April 26
eral thousand visitors were nj fa
state capital today Rhen the thi
eigth annual encampraent q ha
RI, department Of Illinois, Was oj
These visitors include he dele
of the Ladies Aid sociat! the
mans Relief Corps, ana other affi
ated organizations that are hold
their annual reunions here II /
time.
The delegates began arriving late
last night. A special train from CHI
cago brought the large delegation from
that city and other special and regfi-
lar trains brought parties Of veterans
from cities and towns ~througllon Hi.
nois. Today was devoted to the re-
ception Of the arrivals, a meeting Of
the council of administration ami tha
formal address of welcome and fe
ponses. The business sessions Witl
commence tomorrow and continue
through Thursday. The annual en-
campment parade is likewise on tha
schedule for tomorrow. Springfield
is backing a movement TO have the en-
eampments held in this city every
year hereafter. This Is opposed BY
delegates from various parts OF the
state and it is not likely to be adopt
ed. Several interesting contests arc
on for the departmental Officers,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-26
NOT VERY WELL

Is the experience Of everybody at one
time or another. Your skin becomes
yellow, the tongue coated, and you
have severe headaches. You're Bill
icus-that's all. The liver needs at
tention at once. A few doses of Hos
letters Stomach Bitters is all that is
needed TO set you right again. Got
a bottle oday and try it. It is also
unequalied for curing Indigestion, Dys.
pepsia, Constipation, Insomnia, La
Grippe, Colds and Malaria.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-26
HEhl rS nj Ut

HPtbine, takeg every morning be-
fore breakfast, Wi keep You in 70.
bust health. fl you to war,i off dis
ease cures constipation. bilious
ness ,dgspeasia fever, skin, liver and
kidney COMPLAINTS. II purifies the
blood and clears the complexion.
Mrs. d. w Smith, Whitney. Texas,
writes April 9. 1902: 81 have used
Herbine. and find It the best medicine
for constipation and liver troubles. It
does all you claim for it. I can high
ly recommend it." soc a bottle.