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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-15
ESKIMO BATH NO JOKE
Boys, When All but Blistered, Plunge
Into Snow.
From the Detroit News Tribune

From the Detroit News Tribune
Boys who make a fuss because their par
ents oblige them to take frequent baths
should be glad they are not Eskimo chill
dren, living on the shores of Norton sound.
In that cold region of Alaska all the boys
are obliged TO take sweat bath every week
and this bath is no joke. A fire of drift
wood is built In the center Of the floor of
the kashim-the one-roomed house where
the men and boys of = village pass most of
their time-and when the smoke has passed
Off and the wood is reduced to red glowing
Goals a cover is put over the smoke hole in
the roof and the place becomes intensely
hot. The boys then must take off their
clothes and sit about the furnace-like
apartment until their skin becomes as red
as the she'll of a boiled lobster and seems
on the point of blistering.
Owing to the intense heat, the bathers are
obliged to wear respirators to protect their
lungs. These respira tors are pads of shaw
ings bound together, concaEe on the inside
and convex on the outside, and large
enough to cover the mouth nose, and
part of the cheeks of the wearer
Across the inside runs a little wooden bar
which is held t. the teeth to keep the respi-
rator in place. The boys sit there until they
are dripping with respiration. Then they
rush outside into the intense cold and roll
in the snow
Mr.. e. W. Nelson. who spent between four
and five years in Investigating for the gov
eminent the Eskimo living about Boring
strait, says: ION several occasions / saw
them go from the sweat bath to . Dies in
the ice on neighboring stream, and squat
ting there pour ice water over their backs
and shoulders with a wooden dipper. ap-
parently experiencing the greatest pleasure
from the operation" Although the Eskimo
boys seem to withstand such bath as this
all right, and even to enjoy 1t. it would, in
all probability. kill any white boy who tried
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-15
Deaths in the District.

The following deaths were reported to the
health Office for the forty-eight hours end
ed at noon today:
Bailey, Rachel, 174O f street northwest, 10
years.
Berry. Lula Cenevieve, SO street south
west 20 years.
Cosgrove. Mary. L street northwest, IS
years.
Curtis. John. 1120 21st street, Sc years.
Eckert. Helen Stefan Sibley Hospital, %
years.
English. Adrienne. $40 9th street south
east, days.
Fincham. Agnes. 1872 Half street south
west, 36 years.
Cream. viiender. Bowen road, d. c., -
years.
Green. Eugene. Washington Asylum Hos
pital. SIS years.
Harris, Sarah Jane. 22I4 9th street north
west, Al years.
Hartmann, Howard Samuel, 1126 9th
street northwest. % years.
Leonhardt, Eva F., 6o5 9th street south
west, AZ years.
Lothrop. Fred N. Pennsylvania railroad
tunnel, D. c., "a years.
Peyton, Thornton. 1922 Kings court. 50
years
Reed, Oliver, 1916 street northwest, 65
years
Reid, Marina M, 22o2 Decatur place. II
years.
Kearney, James P, 443 H street north
west, 40 years.
saxton, Philip. U. s. Soldiers Home "A
years.
stoddard. Leonard, 1927 18th street north
Tyler. Mary F., GIG I'D street southwest.
SO years.
Wheeler. Margaret. 1888 18th street north-
Whiting. Sarah Eveleth, 1919 G street
northwest. 65 years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-15
ITS ANNUAL BANQUET
PATENT LAW ASSOCIATION DIMES
AT RAUsCHER's.
Addresses by Senators and Represen-
tatives and Others-List
of the Guests.

The annual banquet of the Patent Law
Association was held at Rauscher's Satur-
day evening. The committee of patents of
the Senate was represented by Senator A.
c. Latimer of South Carolina and Senator
Reed Smoot of Utah, and the like commit
tee of the House of Representatives by
Representatives F. D. Currier of New
Hampshire. Representative S. D. Dresser of
Pennsylvania and Representative G. s.
Legare of South Carolina.
The president of the association, Mr. J. H.
Whitaker, presided and introduced the
speakers. The members of the two patent
committees were the guests of honor of the
evening, and the toast, THE Committee of
Patents of the United States Senate" was
responded to by Senator Latimer, who al
luded in humorous manner to his expert
ence in dealing with patents, and the ease
with which any one could figure out a pros
pect1ve fortune from a patent right. His
remarks were received with applause and
laughter.
Representative F. D. Currier responded
to the toast 1.-THE Committee on Patents of
the House of Representatives" Mr.. Cur
rier referred to some OF the bills pending
before his committee, as did Senator Lati-
mer, particularly those for a court of patent
appeals which had bean urged by the Amer
lean Bar Association and the Patent Law
Other speeches were made by Senator
Reed Smoot Representative Dresser, Rep
resentative Legare. Mr.. E. b. Moore. as
sistant commissioner of patents; Mr.. G. M.
Irelan. chief clerk of the patent Office Gen.
Ellis Spear. ex-commissioner of patents and
eX-president of the association; J. Holds
worth Gordon. president of the District OF
Columbia Bar Association, and W. Cranch
Mcintyre, an ex-president of the associa-
ton.
In strict observance of the proprieties.
the festivities were brought to a close be-
fore the hour of IL.
Among those present, besides those al
ready named, were Melville Church, first
vice president: r. J. Fisher, second vice
president: Seward l.. Bacon. G. E. Dunn
of New York city, Harold Binney of New
York city. Ernest w. Bradford, E. C. Gle
ments, 8. T. Cameron, H. A. Coombs, w. A.
Cromwell, Joseph B. Church, Gustav Dit
mar, Horace A. Dodge, William w. Dodge.
Joseph r. Edson Edward T. Fenwick, Rob
ert T. Frazier, Robert ]. Fisher, Max
Georgii, Arthur p Greedy, Joseph Lyons,
J. Fl. Milans, VIM. Cranch. Mcintyre, Ed
win J. Prindle Frederick w. Ritter, jr.;
Thomas E. Robertson, Walter F. Rogers.
]. NJ Spear. c. l.. Sturtevant. J. A. Wat
SON, g. P. Whittelsey. D. p. Wolhaupter.
]. A. Weidersheim w. c.. Dodge, Robert
Watson, w. M. Small
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-15

MoszkoWskis ''Serenata" and the "Pizzi-
cato frcm the opera Sylvia" by Delibes,
both Of which were we'll played. Following
these Brahms Hungarian Dances were
rendered with great spirit, bringing out the
full strength of the orchestra. Mr., de
hcven was compelled to repeat the last
part of selections from Gounods Faust"
A second solo by Mr.. Rakemann followed
this. 1t was a nocturne by Kreutzfeldt
with orchestral accompaniment. By re-
quest the ballet music from Rubinstein 5
opera, 'FaramOrs,' was played. The pro-
gram was made complete by "Old Folks
at Home" for string and orchestra, by
Busch, and two numbers by Mr.. de Koven
The SaTacen Patrol and "CruS ader' S
Mach The establishment of an orches-
ira competent to perform such programs as
are now being given by this organiza ion is
an enterprise that cannot fail to comma nd
the warmest sympathy and support of all
sincere muse lovers. 1t has passed the ex-
perimental stage and is worthy to com
mand patronage on its merits alone
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-15
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following:
Henry Childrey and Lena Wenridge, both
of Richmond, Va.
John Becker and Fannie Webster.
Richard Gay of Conesville. La, and Annie
III. Cellarius of San Francisco, Cal.
Fred L. Watkins and Helena J Spring
man.
Thaddeus Martin and Lula Williams
George Newman and Margaret Z. Man
nix.
Joseph C. Busche and Catherine A. Me-
Carthy.
Eugene Hutchinson and Maud Estlick.
John White and Annie Morris.
George H. Holden and Ellen H. Calder.
George A. Parker and Mary L. Williams,
both of Culpeper, Va.
James Birthright of Bluefieids, W. Va,
and Larinia Short of this city.
Frederick w. Lehnert and Annie l..
Haislip.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-15
DYNAMITING WALLS STOPPED.
Baltimore's Mayor Invites Conference
With Major Burr of the Engineers.


BALTIMORE. Md. February 15.-Mayor
Robert NJ McI.ane today invited Major
Burr of the engineers from Washington
with him regarding the dynamiting of
walls in the burned district. Considerable
blasting was done in the financial district
until yesterday afternoon, when the mayor,
at the request of the owners of vaults in
that section who feared damage to their
property. caused the blasting to stop. The
city officials hope to reach an arrange
ment whereby the blasting may continue
without danger to the vaults the majority
of which are in perfect condition and
worth thousands of dollars
Building Inspector Preston said today
that the dynamiting of dangerous walls
will continue all the week, but he hopes
to finish the work by Saturday night.
Relief for Guards.
Owing to reports that many of the mill
tiamen on duty in and around the fire dis
trict are breaking down from long con-
tinued exposure to the severe weather
Health Commissioner Bosley made an in
spection of all the companies today, and
issued bulletin to the effect that the
health of the soldiers was excellent, al
though 1870 men are on active duty. OF
this number only eighteen were found to
be sick, and three slightly injured by acci-
dent. OF the sick two haIYe, pneumonia.
while the others are suffering from slight
colds. AS will be seegys thes Sick comprise
little less than l per, cent of the whole
number. Furthermorei.Ihe..m ens appear to
be well contente1, and are willing to serve
as tlong as they are neededgaI a
Clearing House Resurnes Business.
The Baltimore clearing house resumed
operations this morning,4anfi business Will
be conducted as usuat4'by the banks dur
ing the period of holiday With the excep-
ton of the forced payment of notes. All
the banks are well supplied with money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-15
Not a Good Turn.

From the Chicago News.
IF ran against $4,000 it would turn
my head"
Il ran against $4,000 once and 1t came
near turning my head all the way around"
You don't say?"
Yes; 1t was in the shape of a touring
car, and it twisted my neck"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-15
Symphony Orchestra Sunday Concert

A large audience greeted the second pop
ular concert in the new series of the Wash
ington Symphony Orchestra, given last
evening at Chase's Theater Mr.. de Koven
was tho conductor. as usual. Mr.. Rake
mann, concert master of the orchestra, was
the soloist. and played with his usual grace
and expression
The program was well chosen and exc
cuted in an excellent manner Offenbach's
'Orphie aux Enters was the opening
number, and its melody was brought with
spirit and dash. Mr.. Rakemann's first
solo followed. He played two movements
from Memberships concerto for the vio-
lin, the andante and allegro. the orchestra
accompanying him. The third number was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-15
To Share the Blame.

From the Philadelphia Press,
Wont you be glad, Tommy when your
baby brother is as big as you are now?'.
asked the caller.
"You bet WILL" replied Tommy then
he'll be licked fur some. o. the things that
git licked fur now
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-15
No Time Now for Criticism.

However, this is not the time for criti-
csm What is needed now is work and CO.
operation in the effort being made to re-
habiltate the burned district at the earliest
possible moment
"a committee of citizens has been ap-
pointed to act in conjunction with the city
officials in regard to improvements. This
committee is now at works and suggestions
from all citizens will be welcomed and given
careful consideration"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-15
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
Continued from Fifth Page1

Cassini gave a large dinner last night,
when the company included Miss Alice
Roosevelt and her house guests. the Misses
Mills of New York; Mr. Brun Baron Schliv-
penbach, Miss Josephine Boardman. Miss
Townsend, Miss Emory. Miss Blair, Miss
Ethel Horstmann, Representative Nicholas
Longworth. Prince Henri de Bearn of the
French embassy, Vicomte de Chambrun.
Herr Rubino Zichy and Lieutenant Fortes-
enc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-15

him has been of the highest, order. His
work, while under the direction of the
governor and city authorities has been
most conlmendable, despite criticism from
certain quarters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-15

Mrs, Samuel Higgins will be at home at
her residence 2014 Columbia road, from 3
until 6 O'Clock next Thursday afternoon.
She will be assisted in receiving by Mrs
Ben Pilson
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-15

Mrs. e. w. Martin and Mrs. f. ]. Burkett
from 3 until 6.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-15

"And how is your daughter getting on
with her muster
Fine. She's got SO she calls her teacher
the maestro right along" Record
Herald.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-15
WIN Of Martha vireiEn.isals' sheppard.

The will of Martha Virginia Sheppard.
dated September 20, 1900, wars fled today
for probate. A. few beaHests Of money are
made to near relatives and friends, and the
balance Of the estate is to be divided
equally between Julia R. Edmunds and
William J. Marsh as "Hken of apprecia-
ton of many acts of Kindness" William
]. Marsh is named as executor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-15
Added to Treasury Of District.

The finances Of the District were in
creased today by the sum Of s117, turned
in by the financial clerk. THAT amount rep
resented the total collateral forfeited by
twenty-five persons who, failed 70 appear
of a petty character.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-15

Gunner--'.How do you like Miss DE Styles
new veii?s,
Guyer-"Best ever tasted.p
Gunner nded)-'eTastedtD
Guyer-"Yes. l kissed her through it.
Chicago News
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-15

Mrs. George w Wood will receive on the
first and second Thursdays IN -ipril
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-15
Federal Troops Not Needed.

Criticism has been INDUCED in because
the federal troops were not brought here.
Their services were not deemed necessary
and even had they been needed, 1t Is doubt
full II We could have secured them. The
Constitution of the United States declares
that federal troops cannot be sent into a
state, excepting in cases of riot and disor-
der that are beyond the control of the
militia.
New. 1t Is well-known fact that there
has been absolutely no disorder here. The
people have faced this catastrophe with
GOODNESS that finds few, IL any, equals In
history. and the conduct of the public has.
been a great aid in the effort to regain our
equilibrium.
"Gen. Riggs handling of the militia and
the difficult pass problem that confronted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-15
Mayor Optimistic c-sr Future.
Begin to Clear Debris This Week


THUS far our efforts have been directed
toward clearing up the debris. in order
that business men might get at their safes
and secure their contents. and thus be in
position to resume their business in tenn
porary quarters.
"Tke major portion Of the streets has al
ready been cleaned up and we expect to
begin the removal of debris early this week.
while the work of cleaning the streets
has been In progress 1t has been absolutely
necessary to guard the entire burned dis
trict. Millions of dollars worth of val
uables were contained in the safes in the
ruins, and there was great danger of the
safes being looted.
ITO guard the ruins we deemed the state
militia as necessary, and both regiments
were promptly ordered out by the governor
The work of the militiamen has been most
satisfactory. Indeed. without the militia
we would have been sorely hampered.
Our police department while in a SPLEEN
did state of efficiency. lacked the numbers
to properly and effectively guard the burned
district and at the same time protect other
sections of the city,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-15
Have lit Charged and Pay Later ON.

rs rs AZ II Is ~ n F rs rs rs n N n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-15
Charity and Business.
Money Used for Actual Necessities.

There should be clear understanding
that all the money received by this commit
tee is intended to be expended for meeting
actual necessaries of living for those per-
sons who lost employment as result of the
fire, or for enabling persons to start anew
in occupations in which they can earn
livelihood.
Persons in need Chairman Bracket,
in conclusion says, ARE expected to try
every available resource before receiving
aid from charitable agencies
The extension of the legal holiday period
until February % has had the effect of still
further restoring confidence in the business
community.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1904-04-23
COdlddle Outlook Good

Sodaville, April zl.-Ihings are all in
4eaa.ness 10 send ali tIanic for Tono-
pan and GoIdueid over the new Tono-
pan ran. DAD and the move from here
20 Coalaaie wall likely be made by Sat
"a day. 1t was iutended TO MAKE this
aeiay was caused Dy lack of facliities
20 handle the traffic at the new town
of Coaldale which has been estab-
ls.ed at the present terminus of the
loAopah railroad.
1hnlgs are taAlng on very business
like appea. ance at Coaidale, which
now promises TO be a thriving town.
AL eady a rownsite has been located
and lots have been placed on sale by
lne Hartshorn Townsite company.
This will be the rail. DAD point for
The new coal mine district which is
receiving a great deal OF attention at
me present time.
Duiing the past two weeks 'Jackass
Billy" has been working in his shaft,
which has now. gained a depth of 1870
feet, and the coal in the bottom of the
shaft is almost pure anthracite.
A postoffice will be established at
Coaldale and stores and supply houses
will be esta blished here.
Coaldale is about thu iee miles from
the coal properties and is the present
lei minus of the new railroad.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1904-04-23
NEWS NOTES FROM
EVERYWHERE
OOings of the Day Reflected
and Condensed for Busy
Readers

Patriarch Cannon still refuses to re-
veal the oath of the Endowment House
in fear of imperiling his own safety.
The New York legislature has passed
a bill authorizing the payment of a
pension of $72 per month to Herman
Cronk. the last American survivor OF
the war of 1872
Washington.-The senate today
adopted a resolution by Senator Du-
bois calling on the postmaster general
t, ascertain whether any postmasters
in Idaho are living in polygamy.
The outfit of an English judge costs
about $4,000. He has to have at least
five gowns of silk, besides a girdle, a
scarf. casting hood. a black cap, a
three -cornered hat, a silk hat, lace
bands and two full court suits with
swords.
Mother Jones, arrested and placed
iE quarantine for attempting to visit a
labor leader already confined, was re-
leased by mob at Copious, Utah, re-
Gently. Now the Utah national guard
has been called out to prevent a riot
that threatens to follow.
Los Angeles.-A dispatch from Idle
wild, San Bernardino county. states
that a fi.e which started yesterday
completely desu Dyed the sanitarium at
that place. together with a number of
SUR ounding residences, with a total
loss of $4,000
New Yofk.-Robert r. Roosevelt, an
uncie of President Roosevelt, who was
nominated as an elector by the demo-
c.auc state convention at Albany last
week, has declined to accept such
nomInation because of his relationship
20 the pi es.dent.
Boston.-By an overwhelming vote
the massachusetts democratic convel-
.lon al fremont Tempe Instructed four
..eiesales al-Ia- sc and twenty deie-
/ sa~es IAoms Tie va4lous cong 4essiouai
4aa.rlcls oI the state 10 suppo.t nicn-
d. u Oiney OF this city for the presi-
dentlai 1omlnallcn at the democratic
national convention next July. This is
u IAearst defeat.
The visit OF Schwab to Tonopah Is
navlng ils eject. All ot the slocAs on
load went up lew polnls yes
&c. DAY, and sAouia any olner IavoaaD.e
.epoAL conIe IN tileie is no teii4nS wne.e
AZ VIII end. Close TO 5v,Uu0 SnareS OF
STOCK changed nandS in the san rran-
CISCO uud.u ou.lug Wednesday. With
.Ile aDDlu uxGn OF Lue ldll4uad and the
&. ana showing tnat is beng made In
.Ae dllAel ent mines, IL would not be
s1I p4lsiug 10 see some sensational rises
nsaue III the SOCKS tnal have ~eSn
gong begging OF iate. Inc STOCK board
VI tue Ionopan mines Will be one OF
me g4 ealest gambling heids OF the west
Al a snort llme.-Appeal
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1904-04-23
Johnson Whips MCvey

San Francisco. Apil 22-Jack john
son. the worlds champion colored
hs avywelght. knocked out Sam McVey
of Oxnard in the twentieth round. TIE
end came within a half minute befors
the close of the twentieth round ana
the contest. Johnson. who had made a
punching bag of McVey all through the
fight. finally caught the southerner on
the point of the jaw with right and
Il IT swing. McVey went to tho floor
where he remained until counted out
The contest throughout was decidedly
one-sided and uninteresting. Johnson
experienced no difficulty in reaching
Mcvey's anatomy. landing at viii. Me
Vey scarcely landed his glove on john
son. The fight at times was decidedly
teme and slow and the spectators
jeered the lighters.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1904-04-23
The Western Pacific

The Sacramento Bee of Tuesday pub
fishes the following regarding the re-
ported sale of the Western Pacific to
the Southern Pacific.
H. H. Griffith of Stockton, who, In
answer to a question as to the posi-
tion he holds with the Western Pacific,
described himself as general utility
man." was interviewed this morning at
the depot by the Bee reporter while
he waited for the train to pull out
In reply to a question concerning ru-
mors to the effect that the Western
Pacific had been absorbed by the
Southern Pacific, Mr.. Griffith said:
1.-THE reports one hears and reads
about my road have ve-y little basis
in fact and the most of them are SIM
ply ridiculous to those who understand
the situation.
what l am talking about, that the
Western Pacific will be running trains
into Sacramento and into San Fran
cisco by 1906. 1t will be an independ-
ent line. and I would be willing to bet
my life against that Of any man who
doubts my statement that 1 am speak
ing the truth.
I'm constructing such a line as the
Western Pacific people propose to
build there is vast amount of worF
to be done that does not show on the
surface and which the public knows
nothing about. It's work, In fact, that
is none of the public's business. The
Western Pacific has plenty of money
behind it. There has never been any
lack of funds and there is not now.
Not only has work on the road not
stopped, but it is going ahead at u
better pace and in a more satisfactory
manner than ever.
"Yes. l have read the Reno and
Salt Lake reports. There is nothing
in either of them. The dispatch from
ward Beckwith pass had been aban-
coned was based upon the withdrawal
of a party of engineers for reasons
that were satisfactory to the manage
ment. The. has been some dissatis
faction. That's all there Is to 1t.
Recently the Western Pacific people
lave incorporated two new companies.
the Marysville & Susanville and Pla
cerville & Lake Tahoe. Just why they
Rave done this / can't say, hut yoi
may rest assured that they know what
they are about.
And that reminds me that III. ii.
Yard of the Butte & Plumas rdilro i'd
seems to think he knows a whole lot
about Western Pacific affairs. I've
read his inte views In the Bee. They
make good enough reading. but where
he got his info nation puzzles ne. *
is not likely he has been taken into the
inner councils of our company.
"Ill repeat i'm conclusion, that the
Western Pacific will have entered Sac
yamento by 19Q8.'