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Evening star., 1904-03-16

carrying deadly and dangerous weapon In
the shaps Of a blackjack, with intent to
make unlawful use of It. ktchlne. who Is
about twenty-five years old testified that
he and some fellow Rechabites got up an
entertainment In the form of meet court
RECENTLY. which was given at the Rechab bite
Hin. near the corner of 7th street and
Louisiana avenue northwest. Byers, he
said, played policeman and during the
course of the mock trial Byers accused
him of taking more than his share of
the cake which had been provided in con-
nection with the evenings entertainment
Following the moot court proceedings
quarrel eusued and Byers pulled a black
jack from the leg of his trousers and tap
ped him on the head with sufficient force
to cause lump to form.
Several witnesses corroborated klchllne
in part, some claiming that Byers acted as
judge instead of policeman
Byers admitted having the weapon in his
possession. but declared it was not in the
leg of his trousers or concealed in any
way. He also admitted striking Kichline,
but only used the weapon after the latter
had pasted him on the jaw. He denied
that the weapon belonged to him and in
timated that it was common thing to find
blackjacks in lodge rooms. claiming that
he found that one in the ante-room.
Past Grand Ruler William H. Ferguson
of the RechabiteS, who was in attendance
at the trial. differed with Byers and was
called to the witness stand by Prosecuting
Attorney Pugh. In reply to a question the
past grand ruler said that the Rechabites
did not include blackjacks or other wea-
pons except swords in their paraphernalia.
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Strauss Festival at Morgantown.

The Strauss festival at Morgantown w
Va, inaugurated by Mr.. Sidney Lloyd
Wrightson, dean of the music college of
that town. was largely attended. The entire
state was interested iE the event, Governor
White travelling several hundred miles in
order to be present. The freedom of the
city was rendered to the composer by the
mayor, the city council and other digni-
taries. The public schools. the banks and
various business places and the university
were closed for the day. and parties were
in attendance from Washington and else
where.
The key of freedom was of glass, repre-
senting a principal industry of the place
The speech of welcome was a banner of
blue and gold with the city seals
At the afternoon concert Nine. Strauss,
attired in picturesque empire gown of Law
ender silk and white lace with piquant Ger
man headdress, sang vocal selections, ac-
companied by her husband. For the even
ing the entire Pittsburg Orchestra of sixty
seven men was engaged, the orchestral
music being directed by Richard Strauss
and some Beethoven and Wagner works
were conducted by Mr.. Herbert. Packed
houses listened, and the greatest enthusiasm
prevailed.
After the concert a reception and supper
followed at the home of the dean, who to
the accompaniment of the composer recited
a section of Enoch Arden. The governor.
who was present, thanked Mr.. Wrightson
for his musical services to the state A
farewell luncheon was given next day at
the home of Colonel Teazer of the COVER
nor's staff, who with others accompanied
the guests part way on their return journey.
April 26 Mr.. Wrgntson will produce a
farewell Strauss concert in Washington
when he will recite the Enoch Arden to the
composers accompaniment; and again in
Milwaukee March 81 and in Baltimore
March 25. Mr.. Strauss and Mme Strauss
VIII sail for home on the 2Sth of April.
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DRAFT SUBMITTED.
Proposed Regulation to Prevent Over
crowding in Theaters.

Commissioner West has received from the
corporation counsel the draft of the pro-
posed regulations governing the sale of
standing room tickets in the local theaters
In his letter to Mr.. West transmitting the
draft the corporation counsel refers to a
law of New York city relative to the sub
ject of overcrowding in theaters
Mr.. West has written to Mayor McCIel-
Ian requesting information as to whether
or not that law is now in force In New
York city. and he will also endeavor to OBJ
tain other information on the subject of
regulations governing the overcroyding of
playhouses. When additional information
has been collected Mr.. West will have
drafted regulations TO govern the matter
In this city. The draft of the regulations
will not be made public until the Comms-
sioners have considered the laws OF other
cities and have finally decided upon the
rules to be adopted for Washington.
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DIMINUTIoN SHOWN.
Slight Decrease in Several Prevalent
Diseases in District.

In the weekly report of the health de-
partment, submitted to the Commissioners
today, DR.. Wm.5 c. Woodward, health Off
Ger, states that. the deaths in the District
of Columbia during the week ended on Sat
urday. March Il, 1904, numbered 143, which
Is II less than occurred during the previous
week and less than occurred in the cor
responding period of last year. or the re-
cent deaths 50 were white and SO were coll
ored. These represent death rate of oil
per 1000 of the white Inhabitants, 32.9 of
the colored, ano death rate for the entire
population of 247. These rates for the cor
responding period of 1903 We're 24.9, 800
and 26.3. respectively. The prevailing dis
eases responsible for deaths during last
week were follows: Pneumonia, 20:
consumption. 49,; diseases of the kidneys,
1G; diseases of the heart, 13; bronchitis, 8,
and grip, T.
Diphtheria cases were decreased by I
during the past week. Three new cases
We're reported and 10 were discharged
which leaves IL cases now under treatment
and quarantined in premises.
Scarlet fever also shows a small improve
ment in the number of cases; IA new cases
developed and 16 were discharged. leaving
% cases in all, quarantined in 81 different
premises
the number of cases since the last report
During the week 10 new cases were report
ed to the health department and were
discharged. leaving now total number of
AZ cases under treatment.
The number of cases of smallpox was
materially decreased. Four cases were dis
charged and no new ones developed. This
leaves but two cases at present under
trea atment.
The births reported to the health depart
ment during the week numbered 1Il-f5
white and rs colored.
The weather conditions prevalent during
the past week were as follows: Tempera-
ture (mean). A degrees; mean relative hui
midity, 81: mean actual barometer. o. .S22
The winds were northwesterly. averaging
II miles per hour, with a maximum veloc-
ity of 26 miles on the 7th The maximum
temperature was 81 degrees on the 7th in
stant and the minimum q degrees. on the
10th
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Dress Trimmings
and Buttons.

New Embroidered Silk Trim
mings, in Persian effects, New Per
sian Bands, New Persian Gimp, New
Persian Chiffon Applique, New En-
broidered Black Silk Trimmings,
New Gimp and Silk Chiffon Ap-
plique, New Black Spangled Gimp,
New Embroidered White Silk Trim
mings, New White Braids, in silk
and wash materials.
Also New Embroidered Persian
Buttons, New Effects in Rhinestone,
Cut Steel, French Gilt, Jeweled, Oxi-
died, French Enameled, Jet, Silk
Crochet, etc, III various artistic
shapes and designs.
Main floor G.
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HEAVILY FINED.
Plays Policeman in Moot Court and
Gets Into Police Court.

jury in Judge Kimball's branch of the
Police Court was called on late yesterday
afternoon to decide whether or not the use
of blackjack as part of the paraphernalia
of moot court in lodge room was a vio-
lation OF the law. The jury decided that 1t
was, and Judge Kimball promptly imposed
fine of $500 on Frank j. Byers giving
him the alternative OF spending 1854 days
In jail as the equivalent.
Byers. who is a Rechabite, was arrested
recently by Precinct Detective ODea, be-
cause OF complaint made to him by Ed
ward II. Kichline, brother Rechabite, that
the former had attacked him with a black
Jack. When arraigned in court after his ar
rest Byers asked for and was granted a
jury trial, and it was necessary for him to
remain in Jail until the case was reached
yesterday. he not being supplied with the
necessary funds with which to secure his
release on bond pending the disposition of
the charge.
The charge against Byers was that of
Evening star., 1904-03-16
ROCKVILLE AND VICINITY.
General and Personal News From
Montgomery County's Capital.
of The Evening Star.

Special correspondence OF The Evening Star.
ROCKVILLE. Md. March Is, 1904
BY direction of the Maryland state board
of education. the public schools throughout
this and the other counties of the state
will observe Maryland day, March % The
idea Is to devote at least portion of the
day to consideration of some particular
event in the history of Maryland.
Mr.. j. Janey Shoemaker has sold to Mr.
E. P. Thomas Of Ashton his farm of 40
acres near Ashton. The consideration was
81 coo.
The commission of Mr. Carson Hyatt OF
Pcolesville. recently appointed deputy game
warden by Gov. Warfield, has been received
by the clerk of the court for this county
Mr. Richard Jones. an aged resident of
Potomac district. this county is danger
ously Ill of the grip and a general break
down of the system. He is eighty-two
years of age.
delegation of prominent citizens of
Gaithersburg and vicinity appeared before
day in the interest of the bill now before
the legislature providing for a So coo public
school building for Gaithersburg They
sought to have the commissioners indorse
the bill. but no definite action was taken
by the board. The delegation was COM
posed of Messrs. John b. Diamond, VIM H.
Talbot. Carson Ward. John w. Walker,
James X. Walker. John A. Belt. q. A.
Briggs. Gideon ID. Briggs. Zadoc NJ Cooke
and James NJ Briggs.
Drs. Roger Brooke Otis NJ Linthicum,
Horace b. sHaddox and John L. Lewis,
composing the executive committee of the
Montgomery County Medical Association
met here this afternoon and arranged for
the spring meeting of the association. IT
will be held at Rockville April IL The
morning session will be devoted to business
and In the afternoon public meeting will
be held. at which addresses will be de-
livered by prominent physicians. 1t was
also arranged to provide fine dinner for
all visiting physicians,
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ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
Law PERMITS PARENTS TO Exc
CUTE LAWS PENALTIES.
Two Lads Chastised by Guardians by
Permission of Court-General
and Personal
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.

special CORES pondence of The Evening Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. March 16. 1901.
The law permitting the punishment of
minors convicted of petty offenses to be
inflicted by parents or guardians was again
put into effect this morning at the police
court, when two small colored lads. Will
liam Woodlong and John Stewart, received
the penalty for their misdeeds in stripes
across their backs. The boys were found
guilty before Justice Cation for disorderly
conduct. and the justice announced that
instead of being fined they might be
whipped. The alternative was eagerly ac-
cepted in one case by an aged grandmother
and in the other by a male relative. Dis
may. however, was written on the faces of
the youthful culprits, who preferred to go
to Jail or have their fines paid. 1e
But the vengeance that fell upon them
soon after in the corridor below satisfied
the demands OF justice and relieved their
relatives of the payment of hard-earned
dollars. This provision relating to the
punishment of minors in the police court
has recently been made use of several times
and seems to meet with general approval.
Fire Destroys Dwelling.
Fire last night destroyed an unoccupied
frame building just back of the Washington
School for Boys on South Washington
street, The early response of the depart
ment prevented the spread of the fame5
1t rs thought that the fire was of incendiary
origin, as two strange men were seen lurk-
Ing about the place. The building was
owned by Mr.. Joseph Rogers.
Directors Chosen.
At the annual meeting of the stockhold-
ers of the Jackson-Phillips Brick Com
pany. held in the F'leischmann Hotel here
yesterday, the following directors were
elected for the ensuing year: w. II. jack
son, 1. c. Cockey, w. P. Jackson. M. Hufty,
l. Hufty, H. j. Phillips and Park Agnew.
General Matters.
Among the next cases taken up by the
supreme court of Virginia will be those Of
the Baltimore and ohio Railroad Company
against Burke & Herbert, bankers of this
city, and the same railroad company
against the First National Bank of Alex
andria, both cases having been taken to
the higher court from the court of this
city.
The Alexandria Division, Ancient Order
Of Hibernians, has arranged to celebrate
ST. Patrick's day by an informal gathering
tomorrow evening in Dad Fellows Hall, on
North Columbus street. The custom of
having an elaborate banquet will not be
followed this year. but there will be "a
spread and speeches will be made by va
riOuS members.
For assaultfng Lille Lee, John Speed,
colored, was required by Justice Cation in
the police court this morning to pay So.
It is understood the Virginia Safe De-
posit and Trust Company will ere|t fine
bank building on King street near the CEN
ter of the city
Evening star., 1904-03-16
Special Sale of
Stationery.

Buying Writing Paper by the
pound is the economical way.
We offer a large lot of Writing
Paper and Envelopes purchased at a
price concession, which enables us
to offer them at an extraordinarily
low price.
The lot comprises only high-grade
writing papers-Vellum, Bond and
Rookwood, in light blue, gray, green
and violet tints.
Special price, I5c. per pound.
Envelopes to match, &c. per pkg.
Main floor Eleventh st.
Evening star., 1904-03-16

IIS5
Gowns of sood quality percale. trimmed on neck
and sleeves and daFn front with hand-embrold-
cred scalloped rufHes and featherstitch- S2.OO
Ing Each. .t;.....s s-..............-...'
Gowns, of enne Frfnch percae. trimmed across
front with small hand made tucks and feather-
stitching, sesIieped- rufie on neck and S.. 20
Gowns of fine French nainsook, low neck SNORT
sleeves scaoped ruffle on neck ana sleeves
hand made buttenhQles run with RIBBON. Sd. 90
y Gowns az fpo Erehch nainsook. low neck snort
sleeves hand rnbrofdered scallop on meek anu
sleeves ,,dht dainty yrseH eappTemofo,oe'eu $3.50
Drawers, of good quality pereale: trimmed win
deem hand-eInbroidered scalloped ruf1e ana ST 90
featherstitching Pair .......-....'. -,
Drawers of fine French percale. trimmed WIN
deen hand g embroidered scalloped ruffie nnished
with featherstitching and cluster OF tucks- 81 90
Pair. - ..,.,,,od with
Drawers of fine5 French nainsook. trimmed WIN
,;da sc caJioned rufhe and feathersttchlng nnished
with pretty hand-embrodered design S2.7S
Third floor Eleventh st.
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Mems Fancy Vests.

We have just received and placed
on sale several lines of new spring
Fancy Vests. Shown in plain white
and neat striped and figured effects.
Also plain and fancy tans and grays.
which are so very fashionable; sizes
to fit all men. A few of the new eff
fects may be seen in Our mems win
dow on Z street.
$I.5o to $3.50 each.
Main floor, F st.
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Hand Bags.
Electric Cooking Utensils.

The first shipment of the famous
Premetheus Electric Cooking Uten-
sils has been received, and the at
tention of those who reside in apart
ment houses and hotels is specially
invited thereto. The ease with
which attachment and detachment
is effected; the absolute freedom
from soil of any sort whatsoever !;
the celerity OF heating and the high
excellence of construction are points
of merit worthy of careful atten-
ton.
Among the many individual pieces
now shown are: Electric Coffee
Pots, Electric Griddles, Electric
Milk Boilers, Electric Stoves, etc.
An Electric Flat Iron, complete with
cord and alta chment, is offered at
S5. 90,
and represents most excellent
value.
Housefurpishnp Dent Fifth floor.
Evening star., 1904-03-16
Easter Booklets NoviesNNain Floor Eleventh Street
81 R@@DQ@m0eot Easter Store
A Selection
of Gifts

A Selection
of Gifts
for the Easter festival need not be
difficult problem to solve, as every
corner OF our establishment is stoHd
with happy novelties so appropriate
to accompany as souvenirs the
bright greetings exchanged in the
spirit of joyous Eastertide.
Very beautiful presents for women who appre-
eiate exquisite bijouterie the shell combs.
not only useful for maintaining the well groom d
appearance of the hair, but which richly adorn
dainty coifure
An unusually handsome back comb OF shelf is
decorated with fagree mounting of Etruscan
gold studded with tiny b.iIliants Across the top
of another and more elaborate comb is a broad
band of rose gold set with single of brill
lants. Still another Is 0rnamented with briiants
and Baroque pearls. whose deIeaoy the rose gold
mounting brings out to perfection.
An effective bit of color is shown IN a gray
comb ornameuted with peacock feather of silver
In soft gray finish the eve Of tine peacock feather
being set with a brilliant stone. The delicate
shadings of green and gold and blue skilifuIly
produced In this odd decoration, which Is certainly
: beautiful departure in the fashoning of hair
dainty white cclluoid. studded with turquoise
with rubies and emeralds which are startlingly
effective against the cleaning white background.
Beautiful buckles in gold and gray finished silver
incrusted with jewels shown In quaint
designs of artistically wrought metals.
An elegant beaded wrist bag is mounted IN
French gilt and Is with semi precious stones.
Tiny gilt Empire chairs upholstered in soft satin
damask used quaint jewel boxes. The en-
seats of these lovely chairs lift disclose
gilt box for the reception of rings small rinkets
An ornamental clock of Vienna bronze is shaped
like a graceful lotus flower. The slender green
leaves uphold the dainty figure of girl. who prac
uplifted hands support the flower in the midst OF
which appears the dial OF the clock.
A beautifully carved ivory figure of flower girl
is a specimen of the exquisite handiwork OF
the japanese. The deHcate tracery of the lace
ruffie the tiny bonnet. the perfect flowers In
the basket the grace of the grlish figure are
maryelously executed and inimitable examples
of oriental art.
With the delicate fragrance and the moist. coal
petals of delicious roses the wonderful fiber fow-
made from the Japanese palm tree bear such
perfect resemblance freshly cut blossoms as TO
almost defy detection. A rose Tor the hnir.
bunch of yioles for the corsage, spray of cariia-
tions for the boudoir may he used again and again.
as the freshness of the palm posies never fades
or withers. A box of these roses sent TO a friend
on Easter day would literally remain rosy
wreath for the adornment of soine favorite nook
shrine.
Evening star., 1904-03-16
New French
COrSetS.

We are showing number OF new
models in French Corsets, exclusive
effects in coutils, batistes, silks,
satins, fancy broche, ETC., especially
designed to meet every requirement
of the coming seasons fashions.
Special attention is called to the
New Hip Reducer," made of ba-
tiste, with laces in front, to be worn
over the corset, extending from the
waist down and finished with front
and side elastics.
Third floor, Eleventh st.
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Csc. Each.

We also12offer a special purchase
Of 20 dozen Mems All-linen Initial
Handkerchiefs, (unlaundereO; the
cloth is Of atogood quality, rather
sheer, and1thesa sahandkerchiefs are ex-
cellent for general use; all initials.
l3c. Each; 6 for Csc.
Evening star., 1904-03-16

All but one of the boats of the British
steamer Aramac. which was wrecked Sun
day morning in Break Sea Spit Off Queens
land. are safe. The missing boat contained
between twenty and thirty persons.
Evening star., 1904-03-16

Thousands of situations have been OBJ
tanned through the want columns of The
Evening star., 1904-03-16

Drawers of fine French nainsook umbrella style,
trimmed with wide scalloped rufie and S2 %
Chemises OF French percale. round neck. trim
med across front with fine handmade tucks, hand
embroidered scalop on neck and sleeves ST 20
and down front. Each. h...............-... -
Chemises. of fine. French percale, round neck
eIaborateIy trimmed across front with hand-en-
broidered design. neck and armholes finish 81 7c
ed with hand made scallop and dots Each W }
Chemises of fine French nansOok. round neck
trimmed across front with hand d-embroidefed ue-
sign finished on neck with lace and rib S2 90
bon Each. '''''
Chemises, of good quality percale. hand-embroid, ~
cred design across front. hand made scailop on
neck and armholes. buttonholes run WIN S2 100
s,ort Skirts Of good quality French percale,
trimmed with and-embroidered scallop, 81 *
with rufie and cluster Of tucks above Ia. y
Long Skirts Of fine French pereale trimmeu WIN
deen nainsook founce, sealOped and en- So. 60
broidered all round. Each. ..............
Evening star., 1904-03-16
Suit Cases,

QUIT cases..
Our w. & l.. Special Five-dolar Suit Cases have
equal. They made expressly for of gen
uine cowhide leather "a inches long six inches
deep; steel frame tsewed nl leather corners; good
brass lock; strong handle; three hinges riveted
inside strap-russet and brown leather.
$500 each.
Evening star., 1904-03-16

Our W. & L. Special Trunk These trunks
manufactured especially for and according to
oar specifications They have several features
found in other trunks. Constructed of Eastwood,
covered with heavy army canvas; fifteen hardwood
Stats outside; best malleable iron slat and
ner clamps double dowel bolts either end and
corner; four 12-inch strap hinges on the small
sizes and five the larger ones: No 5 Taylor
bolts and best Excelsior lock: sheet iron bottom;
rollers set back; two trays: thoroughly riveted.
Evening star., 1904-03-16
Special Sale of
Paris Handmade Lingerie.

EVERAL Gowns Drawers Chemses Long and Short
w Skirts of fine French Nainsook offered
prices Dainty all made by hand and taste
fully trimmed with hand embroidery tucks, beading feather
stitching and ribbons ..-~ ,.. .
These garments being made of French percales and nansook
which are heavier than goods especially desirable
for will be reduced to most comfort
able weight for
garseex lya1u
Evening star., 1904-03-16
Items from
Book Department.

Books for Wedding Presents.
Books always make appropriate
and appreciative gifts, and it is be-
coming quite fashionable to present
dainty volumes as wedding presents.
We are showing unique assortment
of choice volumes in handsome bind
ings, superbly illustrated many sub
iects to choose from.
French Novels
We have on sale lot of French Novels. all copy
righted titles. by recent authors, including num-
Der of desirable titles.
25c. each.
Cook Books.
We offer splendid Cook Book. containing moro
than 1000 up-to-dae recipes; in large. clear type.
bound in white oil cloth (washable,, at
75c. each.
Webster's Dictionary.
A lot of Websters Unabridged Dictionaries.
bound in full sheep, with intexed edge . and con-
tanning 1866 pages-a very valuable book.
$I.5O each.
Books for
Sunday School Libraries.
Our book Room for Juveniles is a complete de-
partment in itself Large and airy, and away from
noise and DuStfe or the rest OF the stDrcs
crowded with literary treasures for the little folk
No less than 30. 900 volumes the shelves EN-
braeing the best works Of all prominent authors
Good Books for Young Children, at
I5c. and 25c. each.
Books for Junior Department Readers. at
25c., $50. and SOC. each.
Books for Young People. at
25c., 5oc., Soc. to $I.2o each.
Fairy Stories 1e different kinds at
25c., 5oc., 75c. and SI.oo each.
Other suitable stories-Histories,
Books of Adventure, Finely Illus
trated Books, etc.
New Catalogue.
We have Just issued new 16-page Catalogue,
containing prices of more than $50 and choice
Books; many of them from famous binders. repre-
senting superb specimens of the beokmakers' art.
We have also prepared an extensive list OF BOOKS
touching on the eastern question-China, Japan
Russia etc--as Wen as monthly hist or the new
est publications
Either or all of these will be mailed free to any
address request.
Book Department, Tenth st. 49, Ece