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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-28
PASSED BY THE SENATE.
A Number of Bills Favorably Con-
sidered

The Senate late yesterday afternoon pass
ed the following bills
Authorizing the erection Of monument
at Point Pleasant, W. Va, to commence
rate the battle fought there with Indians in
1874.
Authorizing the Secretary of the Interior
to restore to public entry lands embraced
in segregations for reservoirs
Authorizing the recorder of the general
land office to issue certified copies of pat
ents. records. etc.
Extending to the minis at Denver, San
Francisco and New Orleans the privilege of
coming minor coins.
Authorizing the purchase of marble bust
of General Lafayette.
Authorizing the erection of bronze
statue of Henry WadSworth LongfelloW on
government land in Washington
Fixing the status of lieutenants in the ar
tllery service who have held the same rank
In the marine corps.
Giving the President authority to have
derelicts destroyed and appropriating s175,-
900 for the purpose.
Establishing life-saving station at
Nome Alaska.
Providing for road to the national ceme-
terry near Pensacola, Fla.
For the erection of a statue of General
James Miller, the hero of Lundy's Lane. at
Peterboro. n. II.
Granting 10000 acres of public land in the
state of Idaho for the maintenance of a
soldiers home.
across the Alabama river near Montgomery.
Making grant of 10000 acres of land to
the state of Wyoming for the maintenance
of soldiers home.
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AGENT MEAD TO INVESTIGATE.
Proposition to Restore Navajo Land to
Public Domain,

Special Agent Frank Mead will be sent to
Arizona by the Indian Office to investigate
the proposition to restore to the public do
main that portion of the twenty flv mile
square addition to the Navajo reservation
made in 1902. which lies to the south of the
Little Colorado river. This determination
was reached after a hearing before Presi-
dent Roosevelt at the White House yester-
day, at which also were present Commits
sioner Jones of the Indian office; w. R.
Johnson. missionary among the Navajoes
and three of the prominent Indians of that
tribe who oppose the recession of the land
to the United States, and Mr.. Cornish, one
of the county commissioners and repre-
sentative of the cattle interests. Some con-
troversy has arisen between the cattle in
terests and the Indians over the straying
of the cattle into that part of the reserva-
ton referred to. The cattle interests are
anxious to have the land restored to the
public domain. The future action of the
President will be based on Agent Mead's
report.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-28

Yankee schoolmaster who went to Georgia
to teach school.
"Of the many models saved probably the
most unique and interesting was the origi-
nal model of the Elias Howe sewing ma
chine"
What was the extent and value of the
loSs?" was asked.
IF 1 remember rightly 1t Appropriated
about 81, 100000, but as large portion of
the models were not expected to be re-
placed the actual loss did not reach over
$500, 600. Something like TO- 600 models were
destroyed. but presume that most of those
deemed necessary have long since been re-
produced from the plans and specifications
that were carefully preserved.
The pictures in the public prints at that
day." remarked The Stars informant.
while somewhat crude as compared with
those one sees today, give very good idea
of the extent Of the fire and many of the
exciting incidents attending the destruction
of the model room 1t was an exciting time
when employees and volunteers started in to
secure and carry to places Of safety the
priceless historic treasures of the model
room, and 1t was no easy job to get out of
the glass cases some of the heavy and awk-
ward relics. of which the old printing press
belonging to Ben Franklin was noted and
valuable example"
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the time about the Hreproof character oil
the public buildings?
"Oh. yes" was the reply. 1T was then
Just as It is now Quickly following the de-
structive fire there was great movement
both with the public and the government
officials about the necessity for better hre
protection against loss of life and property,
and there was a great stir made about the
character of material in the government
buildings, means of safety in case of fire
and the precautions necessary against
paEics."
"Did 1t amount to anythingr'
Yes. 1t made good subjects to fill the
columns of the newspapers at the time.
But nothing of Importance followed except
in substantial restoration OF the burned
portion of the patent Office, which is In evil
dence today. An investigation al the time
revealed that only one of the government
buildings was fireproof-the new State De-
partment."
DO you remember any particular incl
dent Of the fire?" was asked.
"Yes-let me see: Carl Schurz was then
Secretary of the Interior. and he and his
private secretary slept in their office the
night of the day of the fire. After the fire
thanking them for their efforts in subduing
the flames and keeping the fire confined
mostly within the walls of the west and
north wings of the building"
Were there many valuable models loSt!
Historical Relics Saved.
ooh, yes. However, nearly all of those
of historical Importance were removed be-
fore the fire had gained much Roadway in
the model room. Among these were the
original copy Of the Declaration of INDIE
pendence, the old Franklin hand press,
which he used in London in IT'S, and also
the rare relics of Washington. Among
other relics remember are Gen. Jackson $
coat worn at the battle Of New Orleans,
Baron de Kalb's war saddle, besides many
swords and guns of antique pattern pre-
sented the early Presidents by foreign po-
tentateS
Among the models destroyed was the
original model of the cotton gin. the con-
ception of the genius of Eli Whitney, the
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Marines Ordered Out for Guard.
"Detachments of marines came from the

'Detachments of marines came from The
navy yard and were stationed at various
points In and around the building to guard
the government building. The government
navy yard fire engine was brought into
requsi1ion and carried a stream of water
from the water plug near the post office
building"
Speaking about inquiry" interrupted the
reporter. were there any expressions at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-28
To Cure a Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All drug
gists refund the money II It fails to cure. f. W.
Groves signature Il each box. 25c. oe1ths tu-tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-28

much easier to fight poverty than riches.
for riches wears the shield of leisure. and
leisure Is such gentle foe. It's bonds of I'M
priSonment are Silken bonds. 1t caresSeS
and lulls and sootheS into a contentment
and complacency that Is at once sweet and
fatal. That youth who can despise ease
which has come a gratuity, who can
the gift of others, and who can mock at
every invitation to tdleness. which Is the
chief patrimony of the rich. and who can
go out into the world with clear head, an
honest heart, and passion for toll and
achievement and win the laurels of success
sir, lift my hat to such man and am
willing that his name shall be inscribed On
the portals Of Columbia's proudest temple.
A Great President.
II claim that by every standard fixed by
fair and honest men Theodore Roosevelt
has made a great President. A tragedy
placed him in the White House. He went
there while bells were toiling and at a time
when grief had washed politics away. Sor-
row cOnsecrated his oath, and, turning
from that sepulcher in northern Ohio, ma
ton in tears gave him its confidence. Re-
sponsibility and power did not dwarf him;
they made him broad and great. He has
faced unfiinchingly every critical situation.
He has solved every difficult problem. The
people believe in him; the people trust him.
The people associate his life and work with
the life and work of that good man whom
he succeeded, and when the republican
party meets in national convention next
June 1t will make his administration its
platform, it will inscribe his name upon its
banner, and then the ranks Will close up
and the republican party VIII march to an
other glorious victory"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-28
A MCornern in Peanuts.

A special dispatch to the Baltimore Sun
from Norfolk. Va. yesterday says: Span
ish peanuts have advanced to 81 bushel,
the highest price reached for fifteen years.
Spectators in Petersburg bought 10000
bags from North Carolina syndicate few
days ago. and thereby practically cornered
the market.
The price has advanced SO that 1t Is prof
liable to import that grade of peanuts from
Marseille. France, the headquarters for the
African and Asian nuts used in making
olive oil. The duty is small. and 500 bags
have been ordered to New York from
France.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-28

Theodore Roosevelt will occupy a unique
place in our history. Admittedly he has
won the greatest victory that 1t is possible
to win In this republic-a victory over ease,
a victory over leisure. 1t is not difficult for
a poor boy to climb and conquer in this re-
public; that is the rule, that is the natural
thing. Ask those captains of industry, who
from places of power and responsibility is
sue their ORDERS whence came the original
and they will point to the days when want
and adversely forced the industry that won
the victory.
THAT one who is born In the lap of
luxury has the real struggle to make in this
country to win for himself 4 name. 1t is SO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-28
DROUTH IN CALIFORNIA.
Cattle and Sheep Reported to Be Starv-
ing by Thousands

dispatch to the New York Tribune from
Los Angeles says: Not quarter of an
inch of rain has fallen in southern Califor-
mia this season. The drouth Is almost un-
precedented: colonies of bees are dying.
and not pound of honey will be shipped
this year. Cattle and sheep are starving to
death by thousands the desert ranges
and the islands. A shipload of hay was
sent to San Clemente Island for the dis
tressed lambs. of which piteous tales are
told. The government will be asked to re-
lax the quarantine laws SO that cattle can
be railroaded out of the state.
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FLASH FR1...l THE PAST
Recollectio s of the Patent
Office rlr6.
AID FROM ALTIMORE
SECRETARY sGu Z SLEPT IN
lis u -S-i.
Nearly All the Valua BILE Models Saved
Planes Ia gea fer Three Hours
Historic Relics.
AID FROM ALTIMORE

1.-THE recurrence of the birthday anniver-
sary of Benjamin Franklin this week. re-
marked an old resident to a reporter FOR
The Star. reminds me Of the great fire
on September a. 1ST7-nearly twenty-seVen
years ago-which destroyed the upper story
of the patent office and a number of the
patent models collected and exhibited in
that portion of the building by the govern
ment."
What connection had the fire with
Franklins birthday anniversary" inquired
the reporter.
well. 1t is because 1 was one of the en-
ployes of the Office at the time and helped
to smash the big glass case that inclosed
the old Franklin hand press, used by the
great philosopher to print the first news
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DANIEL CRITICISED PRESIDENT.
Said Sending Troops to Panama Vic,
lated Treaty.

dispatch from Richmond. Va. yesterday
says: l1i
The general assembly in joint session to-
day confirmed the vote of the separate
chambers yesterday electing John w.
Daniel to be United States senator to sue
coed himself. 'E
In his speech thanking the general assem-
bly, Senator Daniel criticised the administra-
tons policy regarding Panama and said
in sending troops down there We had vio-
later treaty with a friendly country He
could, he said never support such action.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-28

Mrs. Florence Bartlett Swallow, wife OF
George w. Swallow who was republican
candidate for mayor OF Boston at the last
election. died in Hopkinton, Mass, from an
overdose of morphine.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-12
BLACkHAWk.

I Blackhawk, May n.-G. A. Burkhart
called at the Will Rudd home last week.
Misses Lennie Chatterton and Lottie
Brown were callers at the Miner Barnes
home Saturday night.
Steven Paris called at the news office
Monday evening.
Mrs. Aaron Paris is better at this time.
Mrs. VIM. Brown and son, Albert, made
a business trip to Drakeville Saturday.
s. Kinsinger was a Blackhawk caller
Saturday.
Mrs. f. D. Preyer and Miss Iottie
Brown visited Thursday at the Will Rudd
home.
John Smith, of Drakeville, was recent
visitor at this place.
Steve Paris purchased load Of corn Of
S. Hoover Monday.
Frank Hopkins was pleasantly entertain
ed at the F. w. Bean home Sunday even
ing.
Mrs. Rosa Morrison and Miss Effe Coop
We're in Bunch Saturday
Miss Dora Goodwin Is visiting at the
home Of her cousin, Jesse Cummings, of
Bunch
Charlie Brown and wife were Unionville
callers Saturday.
Lacey Morrison was in Unionville Mon
day.
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CHARLTON.

Charlton, May 11.-Miss Hilma Swanson.
of OaA-ey, came yesterday and will make
her home with j. II. Curtis and family.
Mrs. Riley Brand came over from Oska-
loosa Tuesday for visit with her parents,
nIr. and Mrs. Philip Smith, in Whitebreast
township.
Rev. Clark went to Cleveland yesterday
where he held a meeting in the evening
Rev. and Mrs. viii McDougnll left yes
terday for Monmouth, Illinois, for a visit
with relatives; from there Mr.. McDougall
will go to Xenia, Ohio, to graduate with
his class.
MR. and Mrs. Eric Johnson will enteNain
the members of the Concordia society this
coming FRIDAY evening,
George Dinwiddie, of Clarinda, was call
ing on his friends in the city yesterday
while enroute to Newburn for a visit with
ms parents.
There will be leap year box supper at
the Hickory Grove school house this even
ing, the proceeds of which will go to buy
some fixtures for the building. The school
Is taught by Miss Amanda Westling.
IN. Wilson, an old and highly respected
citizen of this community and who lived
near Newburn. died yesterday morning at
the advanced age of 50.
square are being treated to new coat of
paint this week.
Yesterday was cleaning up day for the
city. and many teams will be kept busy
hauling away the rubbish to the city
dumping grounds. The order of the mayor
was we'll obeyed by most OF the citizens.
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SheriHs Sale.

Notice is hereby given, that by virtue
of special execution to me directed by
the clerk Of the district court of Wapello
county, Iowa, against the goods, chattels,
lands, tenements, ETC., Of Will L. Young
and Ola A. Young, defendants, in favor of
Angelina Miller, plaintiff, / will offer at
public sale, to the highest and best bidder,
for cash, at the front door Of the court
house in the city of ottumwa, Wapello
county, Iowa, on the 21st day Of May,
1904 between the hours of 8 o'clock a. In.
and 4 o'clock p. m. on said day, all Of
said VIII L. Young and Ola A. Young's
right. title and interest in and to the fol-
lowing described property situated in Wap-
clio county. Iowa, to-wit: Lot seven 90
in block two (2)<in the second addition to
the town Of Kirkyille, Wapello county,
Iowa.
Sale to commence at the hour Of 1:20
o'clock p. m. of said day.
Witness my hand this 23d day Of April,
1904. J. II. CRENIER,
Sheriff of Wapello County, Iowa.
BY JOHN d. STEPHENS, Deputy.
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unpulled, and while some of the most
active spirits in behalf Of the law do
not at this time design to speak to
some of the members of your commit
tee, it must be said that their fight
was a gallant one and it it had been di-
rected in better cause would no doubt
have succeeded Activities never ceas-
ed until the gavel sounded adjourn
ment sine die
The bill for the report of accidents
was killed in the house.
A number Of meritorious measures
were introduced, but never stood any
show Of passage under the conditions
prevailing. Your committee is or the
opinion that efforts for the enactment
Of a child labor law should be active
ly made until success crowns our ef.
forts, and that the spirit Of good will
with associations that did SO nohly,
and who co-operated so closely should
ever be encouraged. and We here eX-
press our thanks to all the noble wo-
men who spared neither time nor ,ef-
fort for the enlargement of the oppor-
tunities of the child. To Robt. w. Pat
rick, Of the Brotherhood Of Locomotive
Engineers, our gratitude is due for the
close cooperation with your commit
tee, and also for his great assistance.
The same Acknowledgement is due to
a.
Locomotive Firenen. To the many
senators and representatives who in
that broad spirited mind Of fairness
and justice for all, bore with our rela-
ton OF trials and tribulations so pa
tiently and kindly, and who were ever
ready to do that which appealed 10
their sense of justice, we extend our
utmost thanks.
To those who told us that they be-
lieved I'VE We're right, but because OF
pledges they must vote against u.s.,
we feel kindly for their frankness and
trust their predicament may IN the
future be an object lesson to them
selves and others not to get caught
in similar dilemma, even for the pur--
pose of political influence. Those, II
any, who persstently opposed our
measures with malicious intent we
leave to the tender mercies of their
conscience and their constituents. To
those unions and individual members,
that so often complied with requests
from our committee for assistance, we
feel a debt of gratitude. 1t might be
said in conclusion that this assistance
was rendered to far greater extent
than ever before in the history Of the
federation, but is yet far from per-
feet
Committee on Officers Reports.
The delegates elected a committee
to review the reports of the officers
and recommend action upon the vari-
Gus suggestions. This committee con-
sists of George F. Tucker of Clinton,
]. E. Shank, of Sioux City, and 7.
O'Connell, of Des Moines.
W. H. Powell.
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sIeouRNEY.

.Sigourney, May 11.--.Court conven-
ed Monday with Judge Preston on the
bench and J. H. p. Robinson, court re-
porter. Many cases Of minor import
ance We're disposed Of. The most i'm
portant of which, SO far, was the last
will and testament Of August Wilhelm
Nlckoli. Mr.. Nickolis estate was OPP
ened shortly after his death last fall.
Later will was found among his eff
fects. The Will has the name of the
testator and of the two witnesses part
ly obliterated by colored crayon. There
has been considerable controversy over
the matter thus far. but Judge Preston
yesterday decided that the will was not
cancelled according to law, so the in
strument was probated.
Geo. Purkey. Geo. Richmond w. S.
Beatty, Jas. Wyllie, Jr. and VIM. Bell
are all putting in new sidewalks along
their properties on South Main street.
-Four Of them are to be brick walks.
Clarence Jacobs of GAINESVILLE. Wis.
is visiting his relatives and friends
here. Clarence has not entirely recov-
cred from rheumatism but Is still
working as telegraph operator.
Attorney Geo. Baker and Wade Kirk
patrick were over on business yester-
day.
Judge Blanchard, of Oskaloosa, is
one of the attorneys for I. e. Johns
administrators, III lHe w. u. Wulle
estate matter, now being tried before
the court.
Clarence Heaton, of Omaha, is here
| to spend few days.
| The P. Z. O.'s met in regular session
at the home Of Mrs. Daisy Schipfer
Monday night. All members had been
subpoenaed and they had a mock trial.
]. C. BEEN, of What Cheer, was over
on legal business. accompanied by T.
c.. Legoe.
The funeral of Seth Trotter will oc-
cur at the Trotter home in west Sig
Quincy at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Mr..
| Trotteradied of typhoid fever in Seat
| tie, Washington last December. Other
members of the family were sick at the
time, so the body was kept until they
could recover and bring 1t here. The
body was brought here last Monday.
| The deceased was born and raised
within five miles of Sigourney. He
graduated from the high school here
and was here much Of the time until
he became interested in banking en-
terprise in the west. The Masonic
lodge will have charge of the cere-
monies. Interment in West cemetery.
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Abba, May 11.-District court adj
journed yesterday until next Monday.
The jury in the case Of j. H. Braden
vs. Lon w. Randles, after being out all
night brought in verdict of 800 in
favor Of Braden, and in the case Of
Fred Abegglin vs. w L. Robinson, the
judge gave Mr.. Abegglin what he ask
ed for. -
The clerk Of the district court issued
the following marriage licenses yes
terday: Charles P. Jones, aged %, to
Miss Lulu Ellis, aged IS, both of Bux-
ton; Bert Funk. aged 81, to Miss Helen
M. Brobst, aged 20, both of Abba, and
August H. Boargholtz, aged %, to Miss
Lizzie Morgan, aged 90, both Of Hook
ing.
Miss Laura Wright, of Chicago, who
has been making her home with her
brother. Edward Wright, the past win
ter, left Yesterday on No. 6 for Bur-
lington, where she will visit relatives
for week, when she expects to re-
turn to her home in Chicago.
The people Of Abba are much exer-
cised over the rumored elopernent of
Geo. McCombs, a prominent contractor
and builder Of this city, with his wife's
niece, Mrs. Harley Sperry. To add to
the sensation, McCombs is said to have
collected about $4,000 on contracts for
carpenter work in this city, represent
ing that the money was needed to pay
bills incurred Mr.. Sperry, who was
working for McCombs, had been sent
to Davenport by the latter. ostensibly
to buy material for his work. When
he returned his home was dismantled
and his wife and baby gone. McCombs
is between 40 and so years old while
Mrs. Sperry is quite young, and is
thought by some to rather handsome.
No trace Of either has as yet been
found.
Mrs. r. C. Hammond left this morn
ing for Grinnell to see her sister, Mrs.
c. M. Shockley, who has been seriously
i'll for nearly thre weeks.
Mrs. 7. D. Locknan is at Monte
yuma with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Stahl.
Thursday, May IL, from to p. M,
will occur the May party given by the
ladies of the Christian church. The
guests will be entertained on the
handsome lawn of the ]. G. Mabry
home, If the weather permits. Among
the attractions will be be May pole
drill by the young members Of the
church and recital by each woman of
ten cents given to her short time ago,
the best reciter being crowned queen
Of May.
The class of 1904 has selected Rev.
Winthrop Allison to preach the bacca-
laureate sermon, which occurs next
Sunday evening at the Presbyterian
church.
Mrs Orvlle Boals entertained the
Twentieth Century club this afternoon
at her home on West Taylor street.
The members of the Monroe chapter
of Royal Arch Masons, who were en-
tertained Friday evening by Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. H. Eaton, in honor of their
thirtieth anniversary, presented their
entertainers with a handsome chair
and set of engraved spoons as me-
mentoes of the happy occasion.