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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-04

Since making this de-
posite or s75,0tO.00 The
Worlds Fair Contest
Co, which Is incorpo-
rated for SOC, 100000, has
offered an additional
supplementary prize OF
$4,000 % to be paid on
orders sent In before
May 1, 1904. This makes
a grand total Of sS0,500.-
90 to be given to sue
cessful contestants.
This extra prize Is q I
tune within itself.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-04

rich and pure, and under the tonic ~rf,er,snf tlrs
e general health improves, the digestive organs alc
and there is a gradual but sure return
0 health. The deposit Of tLberc,,iar matter in tie
and glands is carried of as soon as the blnsl
5 restored to . normal condition. and the sores. erup,
ions, and other symptoms Of Scrofula disappear.
ed purely vegetable and HARNESS; an ideal Hood
emoves ali blood faint and builds up weak constitu-
advise without charge, all who write US about
free.
me SWIFT seEca5O CO., ATLANTA. ca.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-04

Scrofnla appeared on the head Of my
little srandohild whom only 10 months
old, and spread rapidly over her body:
We feared she would lose her sight. I'm.
inent physicians were coneuIteda but
could do nothing 70 relieve the little in
nocent. It WIS fhen that We decided to
try 3. g.. 8. That medicine ~ onc1 mace
Q speedy and complete cure. She II q
. young lady, and has W. had q stFn
Of the dtseasa 70 return.
MRa RUTH nj Y
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-22
Deaths in the District.

The following deaths We're reported to the
health office for the twenty-four hours end
ed at noon today:
Johanna Phillips, I'd and H streets north
east, aged 50 years.
Henry Carroll, Sd and H streets northeast,
aged Sc years.
Joseph Adam Watts, 1910 Goth street
northwest, aged years months 13 days.
Cecilia V. Boyd, o 10th street southeast
aged 20 years.
Ethel Sheppard Washington Orphan Asy-
lum, aged year II months.
west, aged ~ years.
Joseph E. Lindsy, 2124 18th street north
west aged % years.
Mamie johnson, IA 41st street northwest,
aged l month 10 days.
Infant of Clara and Charles Garner Co.
lumbia Hospital, aged 80 minutes.
Unknown, LIST street and Virginia avenue
southwest, aged 25 years.
Richard Bell, Washington Asylum Hos
pital, aged 90 years.
Martella Watts, Alt street northwest.
aged years.
Infant of Thomas E. and Laura A. Price,
18th street and Brentwood road, aged 3
hours
Infant of Thomas E. and Laura A. Price,
18th street and Brentwood road, aged 10
hours.
Joseph Oscar Bell, 132 Logan place, aged
year.
Cora M. Storm, 1923 Euclid place north
west aged 33 years.
Frederick Cole, $50 Virginia avenue south
west aged years months.
Robert Peel Minshall, 1870 18th street
northwest aged 70 years months 10 days.
John NJ Vaughan, in front of 324 John
Marshall place northwest, aged IL years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-22
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage Licenses have been issued to the
following:
Henry Molyneux Paget Howard, Earl of
Suffolk and Berkshire. of England, and
Marguerite Hyde Letter of this city.
James w. Bernhard and Mabel L. Ray
mond.
John NJ. Turner and Belle Jones.
Jesse H. Leath of Baltimore, Md, and
Emma H. Denmead of West Point, Va
Charles E. Kessler and Ella Lambeth.
j. J. Jones of Prince William county, Va,
and Fannie Simpson of this city.
Claude E. Smith and Margaret B. Os-
borne both of Baltimore, Md.
Joseph H. Coates and Gertrude Rollins.
George Martin of this city and Virgie Nj.
Hobson of Martinsville, Va.
Willie F. Alternately and Mary A. Bour-
don, both of Dinwiddie county, Va.
Lewis Gallagher and Ada Walker.
Harry e. Richmond and Jennie A. Hunt.
William Scott and Mary Tolson.
Howard L. Long and Lora E. Taylor,
both of Caroline county, Va.
George Ringgold and Helen E. Thomp-
son.
John w. Shaffer and Gertrude V. Hibbs,
both of Philomont, Va.
George H. Atchison of Stafford county,
Va, and Nessie v. Abel of Prince William
county, Va.
Reason Ferguson and Lillian Inscoe.
both of Fairfax county, Va.
John Dowery and Sarah Z. Howard.
Orville C. Carpenter of Phelps. N. Y,
and Rose Coleman of Naples. N. Y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-22
MR.. DENHAM'S FUNERAL.
Services From Late Home Tomorrow
Afternoon.

The funeral of Mr. Columbus Denham,
the veteran bookbinder, whose death oc-
Cured yesterday forenoon. as stated In The
Star, will, it is announced, take place at
o'clock tomorrow afternoon from his late
home, G33 N street northwest.
AT a special meeting of the Bookbinders'
Union, of which Mr.. Denham was an hon
ored member, the following former presi-
dents of that organization were designated
to act as palbearers: Messrs F. +. Bogia,
Warden Bishop. Robert c. Gatta, William
b. Hyde, Charles w. Nelson and James L.
Feeney. The funeral arrangements are in
charge of the union.
The immediate cause of Mr.. Denham's
death was pneumonia. He was a former
employe of the bindery at the government
printing office, where he was regarded as a
veritable encyclopedia of the trade. Mr..
Denham was the founder of the Journey
men Bookbinders' Society, organized Feb
ruary IA, 1850, and was its first president.
He was born in this city, March 4, 1919.
On the day of his birth the famous old L.
S. warship Columbus was launched, and
the event was considered one of great i'm
portance, being subject of general dis
cuSSion. In honor of the suspicious event
his parents gave him the name of Column
bus. Mr.. Denham. however, outlived the
ancient war vessel, which went to the naval
junk pile many years ago.
After attending the schools of Washing
ton until he was fourteen years of age, he
entered the bookbindery of his brother to
learn the art of binding books. The bust
ness passed into the hands of James Nc
Kean before young Denham had finished
his term apprentice. He later worked
for Jacob Gideon, with whom he finished
his apprenticeship, and he continued in Mr..
Gideon's employ for twenty-nine years.
Soon after the close of the civil Mr..
Denham entered the government bindery as
one of the superintendent, and was en-
ployed there about twenty-five years. In
t<a
as president of the bookbinders' organiza-
ton. He possessed stock of interesting
"reminiscences of old Washington which
he never tired of relating.
A meeting of the Bookbinders' Union has
been called to take formal action regarding
his deceaSe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-22
FUNERAL OF HENRY w. DAVIS.
Interment With Masonic Honors at
Glenwood Cemetery

The funeral of Henry w. Davis took place
yesterday afternoon from his late residence.
2121 F street northwest, and was largely at
tended. The services at the house were
conducted by Rev w X. Turner of the
Church of ST. Michael and All Angels.
The floral offerings from his lodge. the
employees of The Evening Star composing
room and other friends were numerous and
beautiful.
After being escorted to Glenwood ceme-
terry by Pentalpha Lodge, No. %. +. A. A.
M and a delegation from The Star the re-
mains were inferred with Masonic honors.
The following were the pallbearers: Alex
Gordon jr., w. z. II. Crews. /. b. Field,
j c. Gordon, W. III. Singleton and j. r.
Harding.
The committee representing The Evening
Star composing room consisted of J. G.
Whyte, H 7. Sauter W. ]. Gallagher and
p. Il. Milton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-22
Funeral Of Edward Murphy.

The remains of the late Policeman Ed
ward Murphy OF the first precinct, who
died Tuesday morning. as stated In Tues
days Star. were inferred in Glenwood GEM
etery this afternoon. Services were con-
Quoted at the family home. No. 81 = street.
by the Rev. Lucien Clark, pastor of Ham
line Church. An escort of policemen ac-
companied the body to it's last resting
place. The pallbearers were Policemen
Wolf, Oriani, Brown, Martin, Sanford and
Owens
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-22
Modern Arms for Soldiers.

Militiamen of the United States are to be
provided with the most modern type of
artillery and drilled in its use until they
approach in proficiency the West Point
graduates, according to Representative j. A.
T. Hull OF Iowa, who stopped in Chicago
Monday on his way to Washington. Mr..
Hull is chairman of the House committee
on military affairs.
while a retrenchment will be made m
the regular army" said Mr.. Hull. "there is
a disposition on the part of the House mill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-22
Charged With Bigamy.

William c. Gittere. blacksmith. forty
three years old, was arrested this morning
by Detectives Horne and Warren at the
request of the Baltimore authorities, where
there is charge of bigamy against him.
The detectives turned him over TO officers
from Baltimore, and he was taken there
for hearing. Gittere was living at $50
Missouri avenue. He says he is Innocent
of the charge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-22
TO WED MISS LETTER.
Earl of Suffolk and Berkshire Secures
License

Henry Molyneux Paget Howard. Earl OF
Suffolk and Berkshire, visited the city hall
this afternoon and procured a license au-
thorizing him to marry Marguerite Hyde
Letter. The earl was accompanied by his
sister and by Mr.. Walter V. r. Berry Of
this city.
The applicant made oath that he is twen-
ty-seven years of age, and that the age of
Miss Letter is twenty-five years. Rev. Ro-
land Cotton Smith was named in the license
to celebrate the rites of marriage between
the Earl of Suffolk and Berkshire and Miss
Letter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-22
Successor Recommended.

The name of George X. McLanahan has
been suggested by Commissioner Macfar-
land as the successor to Talmadge A. Lam
bert. who resigned recently a member of
the board of managers of the Citizens Re
lief Association. Mr.. Lambert had to dis
continue his duties on account of serious
illness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-22
Decree of Divorce Signed.

Justice Anderson, In Equity Court No I,
today signed a decree granting Frances T..
Evans a divorce from Louis NJ. Evans be
cause of the infidelity of the latter. BY the
terms of the courts order Mrs. Evans is
awarded the sole and exclusive custody and
control of her child, Eleanor Frances Evans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-22
Deaths and Marriages.

According to the Washington Social
Register during the past twelve months 153
persons included in its lists have married
and Al women and sc men have died, a. very
slight increase over last year in both in
stances.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-22

itary committee to improve the equipment
or the National Guard, for IL is upon that
branch of the service that the nation must
depend in the event OF any war. Tie
militia will have the highest type OF field
gun. and be given instructions by capable
artillery officers of the REGULAR armY..'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-22
MARRIED.

RADFORD-GRlSWOLD On Monday, December
49, 1904, at st. Peters Protestant Episcopal
Church, Petersburg, Va, by the Rev. DIR.
Bunting. LIZZIE McCULLOCH GRISWOLD OF
Petersburg, Va, and STEPHEN X. KADFoItD
of Washington, ID. Z.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-22
BORN.

sToY. on December 81, 1904. to Mr.. and Mrs. f.
c. Stoy, a son.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-22

Mrs. Chopper. DR.. Loring and Col and
Mrs Henry May were among the Wash
ington guests at the wedding breakfast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-22

Misses Oracle, Jennie and Matte King
accompanied by their mother, went to Bal.
timore yesterday to attend a children's
party given in their honor by Mrs. w
Brooke Sewell of Eden Terrace, Cations
vile.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-22

Miss Marie Grasse has gone to New York
and will remain until after the holidays.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-22

Mrs. Bertha E. Brodt. daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Brodt, has arrived from
Bohemian, Germany, on a Christmas visit
to her parents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-22

The marriage of Miss Eliza O'Callahan
and Mr.. Chas. D. Painter took place today
at st. Stephens parsonage by Rev. Father
t. G. Smith in the presence of a number
OF friends. The bride was becomingly
gcwned in a travelling suit Of dark blue
silk trimmed with lace. She was attended
by Miss Mamie O'Callaghan, while Mr.. j.
F. Stowell acted best man. Upon their
return from a short southern trip Mr.. and
Mrs. Painter will make their home at Ce-
darville, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-22

Countess Cassini. who has been i'll several
days, was reported this morning as greatly
improved. though she may be kept indoors
tor while longer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-22

Miss May Penn, daughter Of Mr. Willy
| Penn, and Miss Clara Penn, daughter of
| Mr. Geo. b. Penn of La Plata, Md, are
| visiting Miss Lizzie Lewis, 1916 18th street
! southeast, for the holidays
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-22

Mrs. JEFF f. Moser and daughter have
been called to New York, where Mr.. Robert
Med. Moser was in a critical condition
after an operation for appendicitis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-22

The bridesmaids dresses worn by Miss
Isabel May and Miss Lydia Loring at the
Harvey-Latrobe wedding yesterday In Bal
timore were unusually pretty. being of pale
pink chiffon, with high pink silk girdles.
They wore directoire hats, pink pressed
velvet and feathers. and carried pink car
nations. Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Lee, Mr.. and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-22

United States seamen gunners' class gave
a dance last night at the Washington navy
yard.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-05-12
Nos. ~
Exssasol
over In a.
Wight n W.
riany ndmire

pEs. yKhIkA LUX d. one morning IN
ls4I, when she was - years old. she
was travelling In one OF the old-fzsn-
Toned coaches Of that day 10 distant
place. when there came TO her the
words OF the song:
I think when I read thzt sweet story Of
old.
When Jesus was here among men
She was then engaged in Sunday
school work. The writing OF the song
secured for her place as editor OF
missionary magazine and few years
later she married Rev. Samuel Luke.
Congregs tional preacher. For IS years
she has been a widow nsing In TIE
town OF Newport. Isle Of Wight
Now. for conscience's sake. this au-
thor Of a fnvorite hymn. though she
is 30 yesrs old, has refused TO pay
tax imposed by the government for the
education OF children in the Episcopal
creed in which she cannot believe She
IL one OF 10000 Passive Resisters- In
due time she will receive a vista don
from the sherirs officers and enough
Of her small property is 10 be seized
and sold TO satisfy the unyielding do
nznds Of q law not unlike that which
drove the Pilgrim fathers from Ply
mouth. England. TO Plymouth Rock.
kfsa
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-05-12

A recent magazine article tells OF
the "Plain Heroes of Science These
were the men Of the United States
government survey. the explorers aud
map.mskcrs employed in the early
days Of the gold excitement In Alaska.
Though their time was their own thcy
calmly laid out the gold fields in
community that was mad over gold
and made no effort to share In the
riches which was their own for the
taking The writer says the spectacle
OF the seif-sscrincing rectitude OF tn.
government employees was an "fliad
OF good government" True. But the
spectacle IL duplicated every day In
every day life. Every day men and
women choose between dollars and
duty. Every day men and women
choose goodness rather than gold. We
say this Ia q msteriaiistic age. So II
IL. II 10 also an altruistic age. Men
and women everywhere are coming to
understand that human life Ia OF value
in what II gives. not In what II gains.
Oh, We have our money grsbbers \
plenty. hut wa have also = countless
host Of silent heroes who would rather
be right than rich. To give oneself up
to duty with q smils on ones face. to
live and work for others--to absorb
only to spcnd--this IL becoming more
and more the commonplace heroIsm Of |
our dAy. What . pitabIs figure docs
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-05-12

The novemen; Just InauEursted BY
some women's societies TO observe
throughout the country the birthdays
Of eminent women might appropriately
be made q general one. II IL one Of
the frst steps taken toward proper rec.
orni,ion Of the work done by women
In forming snd making our county
and upholdinr Its Ideals. A well known
educator. a gentleman and a scholar.
has recently been calling attention TO
the inadequate representation OF won.
en- In the histories used a. Textbooks
In the public schools Whether the res.
son for this lies. as IL claimed, in the
fact that men are the authors Of the
histories. or IL based on a deeper cause.
the fact IL certainly patent to every.
one that public recognition Of women's
worth and work on a plane with that
accorded to men has been scsnsy and
mesgcr.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-05-12

distinguishes the student life OF the
University OF Virginia. and which. Viz
ginlans are apt 20 maintain has Per
cepubly and benefcially affected the
tone OF business and other Affairs In
that commonwealth Downright IN
scrupulousness marks the knave: a par
tiai lack OF scruple chsrscterizes the
large numbers OF respectable men who.
az members OF boards. a. merchs nta.
as taxpayers. as politicians. as voters.
wink AZ evil practices in others. tim-
idly avoid all opposition 10 omcial
wrong. and themselves commit slight
and not too conspicuous irregularities.
or give support for selfish reasons TO
venal candidates for ofsce. Such .'re-
spectabies" are the despair OF the pat
riotic men who. in our day and In q
thousand communities, are trying 70
stay the tide OF that political corrup-
uon which. according 10 so good q
friend OF America as John Morley.
for the moment obscures the great
democratic experiment
IL comes TO this. that the period of
corruption" which friends OF Ameri-
cans abroad are called upon % often
TO apologize for corruption which.
while bad enough. IL not 20 deeply
rooted az our enemies believe-csn be
brought 20 an end only by the growth
OF a sense OF honor, Of scrupulousoess
backed by morsl bravery. upon the
part Of individuals In the republic. II
IL not fantastic TO aver that a gin of
Imagination would assist some people
to lie virtuous. II citizen should feel
that his own lack of scruple. In any
direction. Was q contribution TO the
and cfshonor OF his country,
md that his personal withstanding of
TO do wrong was not only
IN act OF private virtue. but had pat
-iotic uses as well-sf be were con
rinccd for instance. that bis refusal 10
rote as truste for q contribution TO q
,r1bery fund or to a dishonest boss
Vas a means OF doing away with a
national disgrace-if be had the I'm
IginstioD to grasp the large bearings
Il his individual action. II would be
,ssier for him TO take a stand for
righteousness instead OF weakly acqui-
<cinc in some customary wrong. Arts
otle's idea OF the state was associa- |
ION IN a life OF felicity and noble
'ess:- but Christianity ought not tc
ave to look to psgsnism for Ideals OF
ccd citizenship and the making OF .
ighteous people--Century.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-05-12

The nsronsi iiouse Of Representa-
uses has granted 10 Mr. nesstau. the
resident commissioner from Porto
Rico. the privileges Of Territorial del
sxsfs. which Include . plscr on CON-
usl;irss and the nigh, 10 participate In
debate and 10 Introduce bliis. bu; not
to vote lie was last year admitted
TO q seat In the House. a privilege not
originally granted him. The Hawaiian
representative has long been q full.
ecdxcd delegate. since his archipelago
has a regular Territorial government
Few processes are more Interesting
than the successive steps by which the
insuisr dependencies are becoming
merged into the political organization
Of the republic.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-05-12
roo LARGE TO eG USEFUL
Dtaao.d Had 60 he Broksp Before II
Cosia lts Marketed.

co~ia he Marketed.
In jsweiers' circles great interest haa
been awakened by the announcement
that cutting operations have been com.
mepccd on the great Jsscrsfontcln Ex-
os,ssor. tho largest and ines, diamond
In the world The stone was held for
ten years before iu owner could make
sausfsctory arrangements for iss cut
ting. which has now been undertaken
By arm In Amsterdam. Holland II
was transported from London to Am
s,ertan under special police protection
and q csrpeted room. with q specially
made safe. has been provided for its
care during The process OF cutting and
polishing The responsibility OF hand
ling and guarding 40 precious a stone
may be gathered from the fact that
its value may be almost anything.
When discovered IL was estimated to
be worth 100000. but in its finished
state u will command a fabulous price.
The story Of the discovery OF this
wonderful gem IL Of no little interest
II was found on June 20. 1888. at
Jsrcufontein. In the Orange Free
State. South Africa. The stone was
picked up by a native while he was
loading a truck and. although a white
ovcrseer was standing near him. he
managed 10 secrcte IL and keep II on
his person for some time. In this case.
however. II did not appear that he pro
posed stealing the gem. but only
wished to deliver IL personally 10 the
manager. This he did and as q bonus
he received $3.50 and a horse. saddle
and bride. The diamond weighed in
the rough exactly eT1x carsts. or
about Z ounces svoirdupoIs. II 10 Of .
beautiful bluish-white color and shaped
like the broken-ofY end OF an icicle.
The diamondifcrous monster measures
inches In length. III inches In great
pst and l-3 inches In least breadth.
The Excelsior has now been broken
INTO sixteen pieces. the largest three
of which are l5s. ls7 and 100 carsts.
These Individual gems.
N themselves OF extraordinary size.
will be. when fully cut and polished.
among the finest in the world and the
ralue Of the original stone will thus be
multiplied. Africa.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-05-12
THIS GOLD MINE TOO osvoUa


Prospectors Passed for Yesrs Over Rich
Ledge Without Finding IL
A tale 10 told OF rich gold mine IN
Idaho. with q ledge of ore which once
extended above the surface OF the
ground in a clear. solid ridge several
feet high and entirely distinct from
the surrounding formation This ledge
vas long and unbroken. and lay d.
rectly scross the course which hun
dreds Of prospectors took every year
70 reach other gold zelda This OBJ
strucuon OF rock-the great value OF
which was long unknovn-was too
tigh to be surmounted by pack ami
nsls. % the pro<pectors cut q tran
directly through IL For several jean
these eager gold seeker passed back
ward and forward over this trai In
search OF gold mines
One night q prospector camping near
ibis ledge OF rock picked up a bit OF IL
and. from force OF habit took II to .
creek near by and washed II Then be
manned the stone. and to his great
srtonishment be found color In II
bits OF sparkling gold The proc
pector does not mistake gold when be
sees II He IL not deluded by iron
crystals or bits OF mica, a. the ten
aerfoot' frequently H. The gold spar
kle IL clearer and brighter than that
u any other mineral, and II = the
lame In sunshine and shadow
The prospector. tremendously excit-
d broke OF more pieces Of the ledge
md found more OF II bearing free gold
Then be located bis claim. and that
was the beginning Of a r1ch mine Yet
or yeers the ssgest OF prospectors
lad passed over this trail through the
ut In this ledge. never suspectne In
-aiue. although By iu very prominencs
, seemed 10 invite fnxpecf,on--Lss-
les Weekly.