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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-22
KING 0F TIE FOREST
SUCH IS THE GIANT NORTH
 AMERICAN MOOSE. a
The Prize for the Hunters Is a Dweller in the Northern Woods
 Something About His I Habits.

Now and then, In my < wanderings through the Blue mountain forest, I come upon gigantic blackish- brown deer, which, by reason of the great length of it's yellowish- legs, stands higher than tall horse. It is clothed in coarse, bristly hair, longest on the neck and shoulders, and it has a rather ugly, oVerhanging nose, which distinguishes 1t at once from all other kinds of deer. From the throat of the male hangs a long hair-coyered appendage known as the "bell, z and in the fall and winter he has also pair of wide-spreading antlers, very heavy and much hattened or "palmated." He stalks the forest through ndergrowth and over fallen trunks, like king of giants, or, if alarmed. he speeds away at an amazingly swift swinging trots. and with a crashing which resembles the sound of falling trees. Such lis the moose, the largestaof all deer, living or extinct.
 The moose fs chiefly an animal of he3northern woods, the southern limit } of It's range being the head of Green river, Wyoming. It is also found in northern Maine, New Brunswick, southern Canada, Idaho, British CoI- umhia, Alberta, aAthahasca, Yukon and. Alaska. It is strictly dweller Of the forest, seldom venturing to tree- less plains. It lives for the most part by browsing on the leaves ,twigs and bark of trees. particularly young trees.1 Insorder to reach the tops of tall sap alings,, the 1moose rears up against them, straddlings them with < his long legs, and literally riding them down He5is fondest of birch, hemlock, alder, aspen, willow and maple. He also eats mosses and Mches. but his legs are so long that when he wishes to eatifrom the ground he is obliged to kneei. n summer he frequents the shores of quiet, tree-bordered lakes and streams. where he eats the ily-pads.
 h M, the ''cow,' as the female moose Is alIed, gives birth to a long legged. tly. 1tawny- -colored calf, to protect whach, the mother will fight any woo anAS Screature to the death. s& . E t5s 's q ,sss
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-22
~
 THE MOOSE. ]

She has no antlers. but she can use her great sharp hoofs with the skill of a prize-aghter, and has been known to pound to death a large black bear, and fairly trample his body into the ground The calf stays with his mother for two or three years, or un- til he wandeFs off to seek a mate fo himself. One day last supamer'J came yudden1y upon 8 COW moose, standing knee deep in shallow pond, while from beneath her neck her grotesque- looking calf peered out at me with eyes wide open, Ies if with astonishr ment.
 Like all American deer, the "bull" moose sheds and renews his antlers every year. They become fu1I-groWn, hard and sharp, about the first of 10c- tober, the beginning of the breeding season. EAt5 this time of year the bulls are very savage, and not only fight furiously among themselves, but are apt to attack anything or anybody who comes in their way. The cal ggof the "bull" is long-draWn bawl, with several loud grunts at the end.s if there is 8 COW within hearing, she will answer with low cry, and the fbull'' will come forward to meet her. Hunt CTS often take advantage of this fact, and attract the 9'bull" by an imita- ton of the call of the COW, executed on cone-shaped horn made of birch bark. Lying concealed on the bank of a lake or stream, they give out the call. and when the bull comes within range they shoot him. But as this trick is. usually played at night, and as the bull sometimes never gives any warming of his coming until he is all most on the spot. the sport is apt to be dangerous. The bull, at such 8 time, is in no mood to be trifed with, and unless the hunter is coul-headed and a good shot, the moose Is not only willing, but very able, to kill him, and Ia dozen like him, if they happened to be on the spot. ar sr. " \ In the winter, when the snow is #deep, the moose, sometimes several families together, will gather in cer- tain section of woodland, and be breaking out paths for. themselves over a space of perhaps several acres, forn what is known as 8 yard where, if not disturbed, they may stay for weeks together. But the moose is able to travel well at all seasons, and even in deep snow his long legs enable him to move at a pace which will astonish any hunter who tries to run him down on snowshoes. s. \ ERNEST HAROLD BAYNES.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-22
Original Answer.

Itwas in Maine Sunday school thee a teacher recently asked . Chiness pu pill she was teaching to read If no uns derstood the meaning of the wurd tan old COW. 7
 'sBeen COW Ions time. WaS the prompt answer. ppincott'G
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-22
New Arr1can Inausr,-v,

A species of grass, which grows in great profusion in South Africa, has been found available for paper making, and British manufacturers are contem- plating the erection of. mills on the ground, This will be a new industry for South Afriea.-7F'rom From the Field of Fact. in Four Track News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-22
Haal paFps.tInaI: rIobaegar.

{ Mount X Sopris, near elenWood Springs, Col, 14.2oo feet above sea level, isgtosbe made intosa summer re- sort. Among the unique attractions will be the perfeotion Of q natural to- began slide which. may be used all
 through the summer months.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-22
nl,o Differences.

The war between Russia ana JaD has not made any changes in tho map of the world. Whenever Uncle Enm shoulders musket he invariably Io oates some new coaling stations and post ofices.St, Louis Globe Demo scrat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-22
Household Convenianoas.

A convenient household combination of utility and beauty is large platter of china, with a nickel receptacle be- meath that contains hot water and a. hooded cover This arrangement keeps everything placed uponit atsan even tezap atnEe Detroit Free Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-22
.Pnli+inR.l lnsrndia.

s In travelling the 1900 miles from the northern extremity of India to south ern one passes..t through, as many politi- cal divisions as there are great divis- ions of Europe, and differing as widely in climate and customs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-22
won1en Set Good Exo,,,,,Io

Women in Massachusetts town ac- tually have compelled the street rail- way company to increase the number of ears at, busy hours by refusing to pay fares when they could get no seats. There are some things that women can do better than men.-Buf- fa1o Express. l@ E
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-22
paIa4a.bla,..' n3eh

Sweet potatoes are saRory. E peeieS sliced thin and put ln . dish HetWeen the layers sprinkle salt and pepper and put bits Of butter; and to a quart diah half cupfM of hot water and steam covered on back of stove haIf an hour Boston Budget. ~
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-22
Apple Snow.

This is made by whipping two whites Of eggs with two cupfuIs Of sugar md two tart apples grated. Whip the " hole until it is firm. Flavor with lemon or and serve with soft custard sauce IN. r. Tribune
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-22
aood anr!.aaatln1ll

Rounder-T wish could get a hat that would it! They're all either too Iarge or too small, t.a
 Dealer Why don't you try one with ruhber band ?-Detroit Free Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-22
'EssgE.Jeirrnents Y ia rur.kestan.

TT A wedding engagement in TUrkAstan begins with the payment of a substan7. 5tial considera atiOn to the girls parents. If the girl 1llts her lover the engage sment gift has to De returned, unless
 the parents have another daughter to
 give as substitute.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-22
ART non THH gouL,s sAKE.

No cunning of mere craft can cozen Ions In fresco, bust, or song. A world may praise; but when, the rapture dies,
 May not the world despise? 5f1 Only the master workers shall endure, Who wrought being sane and sure. First the deep heart the athlete mind
 and then "> The chisel, brush, and pen! a4.5.Ts .-Lee Wilson Dodd, in Century. s s
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-22
RaalwavalI in the. South.

z The Aaconstrnetions Of interurban cleo trio railways in the southern states is one of the best indications Of prog
 ress. The south ig going to surprise
 even it's most ardent admirers by it's
 quick development St. Louis Repub-i lie. H4lsE s-lA M ..a \
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-22
anra sien of old Aea.

A man may know that he is ap- preaching old age when he ceases to struggle, to be5among the first to leave. a railroad car when hesis in no par ticular hurry.-Ph hiladelphia Ledger.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-22
Gossip.

Dell-Is Miss Surleigh satisfied with her choice of a husband? .-..ss.ss
 Ethel-Well, she's satisfied it wasn't a case of choice! ID Detroit Free Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-22
Open Every Evening for Remainder of Week.
 FREE.

8. worth, 20 F4unt. Stamps, with bag flour S5c 10 worth 100 Hunt Stamps with bot port sherry wine 4 worth 40 Hunt Stamps. with ID best butter 30c
 K worth 10 Hunt Stamps, with ID Christmas candy z0c 2 worth 20 Hunt Stamps with choclate creams zoe
 worth 10 Hunt Stamps. with bunch celery Is worth 10 Hunt Stamps, with Il ID mixed nuts 15cs l worth 10 Hunt Stamps, with ID grapes @ Fl worth 10 Hunt Stamps. with peck apples soc
 l worth, 10 Hunt Stamps, with pkg nlince meat I0c a worth, 20 Hunt Stamps, with 1 doz oranges 2sc
 r worth 10 Hunt Stamps. with doz, lemons 25c
 worth 10 Hunt Stamps, with qt cranbeF4es l0s | lzWorh 10 Hunt Stamps with 1 ID figs I N l5c worth, 20 Hunt Stamps, with 2 pkg raisins 25s 10 worth 100 Hunt Stamps with ID baking powder 45c
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-22
The Real Demand.

The supply. of faIiterature isanot due 50 much to the demand for literature as to 3 certain demand forgroceries and such. s-pnclk
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-22

! Don't you honestly believe it was the relics?" said the bride, as they stood on the deck of the steamer bound for Europe for their honeymoon, and waved adieux to a bright-eyed boy on the dock who had got a holiday from the best private school in New York to see them off ssaE faa is
 'I know it." replied the groom, fer .yently. as be devoured the queenly young woman with his eyes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-22
The Conversion
 of Bentley
By IINcoLN ,. 1.AaFasAag

$t I I ' < < I \ \ 4 \ Copyright. 1SO4, by Daily Story Pub. 'Co.y
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-18
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to
the following:
James E. Campbell and Annie r. Rob-
inson.
Samuel Bremen and Beatrice Whitworth
Charles W. Mills and Minnie Jordant.
Ralph Fisk of Quantico. Va, and Laura
E. Dorsey of Howard county. Nd.
Donald A. Bushey and Sarah F. Patter-
son, both of Prince William county. Va
Carl A. Hager and Charlotte Moody, both
of Alexandria, Va.
Herman Wilmer and Hattie Routt.
Clifton Berry and Hattie Tascoe.
Joseph L. Bryan and Evelyn Roby.
Clarence H. Lamar and Viola Benne-
berger. both of Tuscarora. Nd.
Charles Morris and Marie c. Barnes.
r. ]. Seay and Lillian Munroe, both OF
Coleman's. Va.
Joseph Scott and Addie Holiday.
p. Roy Byerly of Wilmington, Del, and
Irene Mary Oliver of Benning. d. c.
John R. Williams and Mary B. Thomp-
son.
Richard Watkins and Fannie Young.
Jesse Quarles and Onnie Kane. =
Dennis Ray and Harriet Arlington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-18
FLOWERS ON THE WATER.
Unique Ceremony in Memory Of the
Naval Veterans.

An interesting ceremony is expected to
take place May &c. when, for the first time
in this city, number of ex-soldiers and
sailors of the Union and others will assem-
BILE on the water front to scatter flowers
and appropriate floral emblems upon the
historic Potomac river in memory of those
who died while serving in the United States
navy during the war of the rebellion. Far
rugut Post, No. 10, G. A. r., and Farragut
Corps No. 3, w. r. c., will have charge
OF this ceremony, and the members will be
assisted by Lincoln and Gushing Camps,
Sons OF Veterans, the Ladies' Aid Society.
auxiliary to Gushing Camp, s. of ". the
Daughters Of Veterans and number of the
school children.
The service used will be the one adopted
by the national convention, w. r. c., last
year in California. The post and relief
corps mentioned, having each been named
after a naval hero, have been requested
and assigned to the duty by the president
of the Department of the Potomac, w. r.
c., Mrs. Ida L. Chase All naval veterans
have been invited to be present and par
ticipate in this service. Stephen r. Whit
ney is expected to be present with floral
boat and will assist in the ceremonies,
which will take place on the Pennsylvania
avenue bridge Immediately after the con-
clusion of the services in Congressional
cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-18
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
CoMM1rrEE SELECTS BOOKS FOB
USE IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Gov. Montague and Party at Mount
vernon-sunday School Teams
Play Ball.
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.

Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, May IS, 1904.
A meeting of the textbook committee
Of the Alexandria school board was held
last night in Peabody Hall, when a list
was selected for use in the public schools
of Alexandria for the next four years. 1t
will be forwarded to Richmond for approval
by the state board of education. The COM
mittee consisted Of the superintendent
members of the school board and teachers
In the public schools.
Gov Montague and party returned
through Alexandria on a special electric
after spending several hours at Mount Yer
non at the annual meeting of the board OF
visitors of the home of Washington. With
the governor were Gen. Archer Anderson
and Mr. Gardner L. Boothe, the latter OF
this city, both also members of the board
Of visitors Col. X. Kemper and Mr.. A. D.
Brockett of this city and Col and Mrs
Thomas Smith of Warrenton.
About 400 people, including many ladies'
went out to the old fair grounds yesterday
afternoon to witness the first game of the
local Sunday School Base Ball League
Teams from the schools of the Southern
Methodist and the Methodist Protestant
Churches battled for supremacy for nine
innings, and the issue was doubtful until
the last man was out, giving the victory
II to IL. The batteries were: Southern
Methodist, Campbell and Chilcott; Metho-
dist Protestant, Hicks and Glasgow.
The remains of Charles w. Ignatfus
whose death occurred yesterday afternoon
at the Alexandria Hospital, were forwarded
last night to his former home in Cincinnati
for Increment. He was nineteen years Of
age and was the son of Mr.. Charles lg-
natius of Cincinnati. Death was due tC
meningitis.
M B. Harlow & Co., real estate brokers
sold today for Elizabeth Martin to Matte
E. Davis premises No. 212 South Patrick
street, and for Julia Atwell to William
Watson premises No. 917 Wolfe street.
The Alexandria base ball team will mee'
the team representing the companies al
Fort Hunt, Va, on the fair grounds Sat
urday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock
Mr.. Frank Williamson, who has beer
studying at the University College of Medi
cine in Richmond, has returned to his home
in this city for the vacation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-18
GRADUATE NURSES.
Diplomas Presented to Sixteen Young
Women Last Evening.


Women Last Evening.
The Hospital Training School for Nurses
of Columbian and Children's Hospitals held
graduating exercises last night in Column
bian University Hall, when sixteen young
women were presented with diplomas.
There was a large attendance of members
of the faculty of the Medical School and OF
friends Of the diploma swimmers. The exer-
cises were In charge of DR.. George N.
Acker, dean Of the school, who was the
presiding officer. and3 the opening prayer
was by Rev. Alfred Harding.
The chairman introduced Rev. G. Ernest
Smith, DID,, rector Of st.. Thomas p. E.
Church, who delivered an address, follow
ing which announcement OF the graduates
was made, Gen. John M. Wilson, U. s. A.,
retired, president of the Columbian Hos
pital board of visitors, presenting the diplo-
mas.
Following Is a list Of the graduates:
Ellen May Brinley, Pennsylvania; Mary
Anna Brown, Virginia. Daisy Louise Lins-
more, Virginia; Kathryne Theresa Dom
nelly, Pennsylvania; Marian Estelle Eyster.
Missouri; Sara Elizabeth Ferrier, District
of Columbia; Cora May Fulton New York;
Cecilia Kflgour, Virginia; Emma Mcintosh.
North Carolina; Caroline Lydenham Melville,
Canada; Martha Morse Newman, Ohio;
Bertha Irene Printz, Virginia; Mary Agnes
Steckllne. District of Columbia; Minnie Ull-
man, District of Columbia, and Annie Eliza
beth Wooder England
At the conclusion OF the exercises the
nurses entertained their friends at a dance
at the Children's Hospital.
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tendent Of the flower mission, were read
and accented.
Delegates to the June quarterly meet
ing to be held In Anacostia were appointed
as follows: Mrs. Paine, Mrs. Torrey. Mrs..
Hitchcock, Mrs Grefst. Mrs. Katharine
Donnell. Mrs. Braiy and Mrs. EasterlinG.
AS alternates: Mrs. A. w. Bentz. Mrs. O.
b. Tollman, Mrs. J. w. Davis, Mrs Ebert.
Mrs. j. NJ. Holland, Mrs. Kate NJ. William
son and c. L. Ebaugh.
The little daughters of Mr.. and Mrs.
Hitchcock. Hortense and Esther, sang a
temperance duet
Readings from the Union Signal were
given by Mrs. Torrey and Mrs. Easterling.
Mrs. Hitchcock conducted temperance
game and during the social hour served
fruit and cake
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-18
Deaths in the District.

The following deaths were reported to the
health Office for the last twenty-four hours,
ending at noon today:
Infant Of Georgia and Steve Biance, 327
Maryland avenue, two days.
Mary Butler, Washington Asylum Hos
pital, sixty-flve years.
Jennie NJ Carlton, 500 D street southeast,
twenty-four years.
Cornelia E. Hart, $50 I'd street northwest,
seventeen years.
George NJ. Kitchings, Providence Hos
pital, thirty years
Clinton Lynch, Emergency Hospital, fifty
years.
John Lynch. 943 Florida avenue north
west. eighty-five years.
Louis Redmon. 1905 Oh street, fifty-one
years
eight months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-18
North Capitol W. G. T. o. Meeting.

The May meeting of the North Capitol
Woman's Christian Temperance Union met
with R. B. Hitchcock. 1858 10th street, last
Monday evening, with the president, Mrs.
Theodore 7. Moore, In the chair. Miss s.
D. Baldwin conducted devotional exercises
and Mrs. H. v. Easterling served as Sec
rotary pro tempore.
The report of the treasurer Mrs. C. H.
Hall, was read and accepted. Mrs. VIM.
c. Braly, superintendent of work among
the soldiers and sailors, reported litera-
ture, flowers and comfort bags distributed
to patients at the army hospital.
The superintendent Of mothers meetings.
cradle-roll members-a gain OF twenty-five
for the year. The reports of Mrs L. T.
Greist, superintendent of Sunday school
work, and OF Mrs. A. ]. Paine, superin-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-18
Soft Shell Crabs in Limited Quantity

Soft shelled crabs, the toothsome deli
cacy from the waters of the Potomac. for
whose appearance epicures have been wait
ing in anticipation Of FEAST are here at
last, but while the quality Is fine the
quantity is very small. The steamer
Harry Randall had three small boxes, con-
tanning less than 100 soft crabs each, in
her cargo this morning, consigned to deal
ers. They came from the shores of Nomi-
nj creek and are the first that have come
to the city this season. The catch of the
crabs will grow larger daily and they will
be shipped almost daily for the next three
or four weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-18
OPPOSE ANY CHANGES.
Methodists Report on Amusements-
Elect Bishops Today

dispatch from Los Angeles, Cal, last
night says: The episcopacy committee of
the general conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church North, recommended the
election of eight new bishops.
The recommendation was adopted by the
conference and the election will be held
tomorrow morning.
The conference took up the report of the
judiciary committee on the question of dis
tricting the bishops, and a heated debate en-
sued. Dr. Buckley and DR.. Nicely engaged
in a verbal encounter in which DIR. Nicely
was charged with misrepresenting the state
ments OF Bishop Harris upon the general
superintendency of bishops Other promi-
nent speakers were Senator Mcclellan OF
New York, Dr. l. J. Cook of Chattanooga,
Tenn: DR. Beeier of New York and DR..
Charles w. Fish, chairman of the judiciary
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-18
On Tour Of Inspection.

Commander w. H. McCrea, United States
navy, inspector in charge of the light
houses in this district, came over from his
headquarters at Baltimore yesterday. and.
boarding the lighthouse tender Holly, sail
ed on tour of inspection on the Potomac
river The ten light stations on the Poto-
mac. from Jones' Point to Point Lookout,
viii be visited and given a thorough inspec-
ton. These inspections of the lights are
made at Irregular intervals and the keepers
of the stations have no warning as to when
the inspector Is going to pay them a visit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-18
Dancing and Cards Still Barred.

The committee on the state of the church
OF the Methodist general conference having
in charge the consideration of the proposed
change of the rules in regard to dancing,
card playing and theater-going has decided
by vote of 55 to 43 against recommending
any change. This result was reached only
after vigorous and prolonged contest in
the committee meeting.
A minority report, presented by members
OF the committee who favor a more lib
eral construction Of these rules. was offer
ed before the conference. 1t is understood
the submission of these two reports to the
general body will be the signal for the most
spirited struggle of the present conference.
Additional candidates for bishops are ap-
peariny Probably twenty names have been
suggested. Prominent among those announc-
ed as strong possibilities is Dr. George Ed
ward Reed, professor of Dickinson College,
Carlisle. Pa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-18
mother Is DR.. T. B. Ford of Oregon.
Not to Restore Time Limit.

The committee on itinerancy, by vote Of
63 to so. has decided against recommending
any change in the pastoral time limit A
minority report will recommend the restora-
ton of the five-year limit. with a special
proviso for exceptional cases, in which a
bishop may appoint for a longer term with
the consent and approval of five other bish-
ops.
In the revision committee an effort to alb
rogate certain rules, originally promulgated
by John Wesley, relating to the personal
conduct of ministerial and lay members,
was defeated,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-18

The engagement of Miss Eugenia Dixon
and Mr.. Clement Reeves Wainwright of
Philadelphia is just announced. The latter
is a brother of Mr.. Francis King VAIN
wright. whose wife is daughter of Sem
atOr Fora ker
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-18
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
MRS. ROOSEVELT HOME AT THE
WHITE HOUSE AGAIN.
Marriage Of Diplomat in New Yorh
City-Interesting Personals
AT Homes.

Mrs. Roosevelt returned last night from
Philadelphia. Yesterday she had long
automobile ride in the park. The rest Of
her time was given up to the society of her
personal friends, and she accepted only
one invitation outside of the home of her
hostess.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-18

Rabbi and Mrs Louis Stern and their son
Alfred will be at home to their friends on
Sunday, May %, after pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-18

Baron de Felzin of Toulouse, France, and
his daughter arrived in New York yester
day from Europe. The baron is the uncle
Of Viscount de Faramond, and has crossed
the ocean to attend the latter's weddins
next Tuesday.