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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-22
IN HIGH FAVOR.
Nearly Every Man Now Wears a
Rosette or Button.

i have recently had occasion to notice
the growth of the button, rosette or in
sigma fad, II 1t may be called by that
threadbare word" remarked gentleman
IN The cafe of one of the leading hotels to
the writer.
II you will glance across the way there
ana make an inspection of the eight men
who are sitting at the table in the corner
you will see that they all are members of
Weil-known organizations, their badges in
dicatins their affiliations. DO you recog-
nize all the societies by the rosettesy' he
asked, as his companion followed the di-
rectioh OF his eye and gathered In the
group.
Only three of Them" replied the other
W. ell, the one farthest from us wears the
gr1l or the Gridiron Club, with which, OF
course, you are familiar; the one next
him, on the right, has on the rosette Of the
Military Order of the Loyal Legion, the
next one is member of the Sons of the
american revolution, the next one follow
ing around the table in the same direction
wears the most highly priced of all military
orders of the United States. 1t is the
badge of the Order OF the Cincinnati and
means direct male lineal descent from
commissioned officer of the war OF the reyo-
luton, the Legal Legion indicating that
the wearer held commission in the army
OF the United States during the great civil
war. Now look at the next man with that
oau6e VI Solu tie is member OF the
Mayhower Society. while next him Is
man who fought at Santiago. for his ro-
settle indicates membership in the Society
OF Santiago de Cuba. Next him is a menu
Der. of the Society of Colonial Wars and
next again is that grizzed old veteran who
fought the Indians on the plains. for his
red badge tells us that he belongs to the
Society of Indian Wars. There are the
eight, no two of them members of the
same society. yet all affiliated with organi-
ZatfonSewhich it might we'll be the pride OF
any American to call his own 1t Is a mark
OF the growth of patriotism. and whoever
may ba inclined to question the depth of
patriotism in the breasts Of the people or
this great country need do no more than to
speak siightingly OF any one of those So
cietieS to have their doubts dispeiled'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-22
officers of the Associated Press.

NEW YORK, Sept. 22.-The board Of
directors of the Associated Press organized
today by electing the following officers:
President. Frank B. NOyes; first vice presi-
dent, Gen. Charles II. Taylor, Boston
Globe; second vice president. II. Fl. Caba-
Mss. Augusta (Ga.) Chronicle: secretary,
Melville E. Stone; assistant secretary,
Charles S. Diehl; treasurer. Valentine p
Snyder. The following directors were elect
ed to serve members of the executive
committee: Whitelaw Reid. Victor F.. Law
son. Charles ". Knapp Frank b. Noyes
and Charles II. Grasty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-22
MINISTER FROM VENEZUELA
Dr. Jose de Jesus Paul Spoken of for
the Place.

Unofficial information has reached Wash
ington that the name of DIR. Jose de Jesus
Paul Is mentioned in government circles in
Venezuela in connection with the Wash
lngton mission and that his departure for
the United States fully accredited as min
lister is predicted. The State Department
mas no information on the subject II is
understood that General Hernandez who
was recalled by President Castro. is stu In
this country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-22

ceipts 3S3 bushels
HAy-Kasier; No. timothy, 14.50ai5.00; Ne.
clover mixed, II 5oalS.O0
GRAIN FREiGHTS-Dull unchanged
BUTTER-Steady; fancy Imitation, 17ale: fancy
creamery. 20a21; fancy ladle. Halls; store packed
12a13.
EGGS-Steady, q.
CHEESE-Steady; large, QaQ1.; medium, oixaeA
small. 10a1Oh
SUGAR Strong; coarse graduated. $40; fine,
Z
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-22
Olympic Golf Tourney.

ST. LOUIS. September 22.-FOr the third
round of the Olympic golf championship at
Glen Echo today the eight contestants
found Ideal golfing conditions.
Canada again forged to the front, when
Geo. s. Lyon, the Toronto veteran. obtained
a lead OF four holes on A B. Lambert of
Glen Echo in the first eighteen holes OF
play.
The st. Louis champion, E. p. McKinnie
was four up on Ned Sawyer, one Of the trio
OF Chicagoans left in the running at the
end of the first eighteen holes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-22

GRAvEsEND, Ny. September 22.-
First race, three-year-olds and upward.
about six furiongs--Letola, to /, ana to
5. first; Jamestv, 5 toll. place. second: Da-
mon. third Time. III lis.
Second race, handicap for all ages one
mile and a sixteenth Graceful, 8 to and
9 to 5, first; Jack Ratiin. Ii to 10. pince
second: Sheriff Belle, third. Time, i.47 a.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-22
SEEKING INFORMATION
Secretary Morton Investigating Pay
Given to Machinists.

Secretary Morton has addressed letters
to various large Industrial companies
throughout the country asking them for
information about the pay their machinists
receive. the classes into which they are d.
vided, the amount OF piece work done. the
premium paid for overtime and other mar
tiers about the employment OF the men OF
that trade. The machinists at the WASH
ington navy yard have asked for Increased
pay, and the investigation by the Secre-
tary is in pursuance OF that request
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-22
Recommends Physical Examination.

ST. LOUIS, September 22.-The safety ap
pliance committee Of the American Rail
way Association has decided to recommend
at the fall meeting of the association in
Philadelphia that men seeking employment
In the operating departments, OF railroads
be subjected to physical examination to
determine, their qualifications for employ
snent 1888
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-22
The Window Gone to the rescue.

The revenue cutter service today received
a telegram from Collector Stone OF Balti-
more, saying that the schooner Phillip
kirkwood was clown ashore near Roaring
Point, Nantieoke river, during the recent
storm and desired assistance Collector
Stone has been informed that the revenue
cutter Window left Baltimore yesterday to
go to the aid of shipping damaged during
the recent storm and will hunt up the
Kirkwood
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-22
The ST. Louis Bridge HEARING.

FOR The second time Secretary Taft has
changed the hearing in the case of the
merchants bridge of st Louis. IT is now
definitely announced that the hearing will
De held AT the War Department at %
O'Clock Sep er 30 as was originally
PLANNED
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-22
Spanish Red Cross Society Votes Aid.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
NEW YORK. September GA cablegram
from Madrid says: The Spanish Red Cross
Society has resolved to send 25,CO0 pesetas
to aid the Japanese branch of the society.
1t was proposed to send an equal amount
to Russia. but the proposition was rejected
almost unanimously. The government fears
that the incident viii cause diplomatic en-
barrassment should Russia require an ex-
PLANTATION.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-22
Washington Stock Exchange.

saies.-Reeular caIl. IL O'Clock noon-U. s. regis
tered Be-, 81 600 at IO5h.
Washington Street Rwy. A., 5000 at ssEs
Washington Gas cert, 81 900 at 1884 81 900 at
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone s., 81 900 at
104as. f''
WASHINGTON Street Rwy. pfd., rs at T2. 50 at ~.
Metropolitan National Bank, 4 at 427
Washington Cas- at So: 20 ut 571. at So
Mergenthaler Linotype. 10 at 1884, 10 at 1s3ss
10 at 1879 at 1S4, 10 at ls3is - -
After eall-Capital Traction, 10 at 1877, 20 at 1877
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-22
The Sultan Sees Minister Leishmann.

NEW YORK, September IA cable dis
patch from ConstantipopIc says: The sultan
today granted an audience to American
Minister Leishmann and discussed with him
the outstanding demands Of the United
States on Turkey.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-22
100000 Fire in Quebec

QUEBEC. P. O.. September 22.-The old
Thibeaudeau block was destroyed early to-
day by fire. The loss is about 500 O0O The
firms burned out are the Quebec Furniture
Company and the Labatt Brewing Com
pany.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-22
LOCAL FINANCIAL NEWS.

Mr.. Charles j. Bell. the president of the
American Security and Trust Company.
has returned from a trip which was ex-
tended as far as the Pacific coast. he took
In the st. Louis fair and was duly Impress
ed with the immensely of the great show.
As far as he could learn the political SEN
timent throughout the west Is solidiy in
favor OF the election of Roosevelt. The
business outlook. he states. is good. owing
to the abundant crops the farmers have
money on deposit in the banks and will not
need to borrow.
The trading In Washington railway bonds
at todays meeting of the stock exchange
was light. SSh. which was the asking price
yesterday, was freely bid. but there were
no bonds for sale at that price. The bonds
were offered at S3ss, and ut the close no
change was made in that figure.
The bid for gas certificates advanced. and
two lots of $1,000 each were sold at 1l9&s.
After the sales the bid was 1I9ls and the
asking price 1874. The price for fractional
lots was 100
better bid was made for the United
States Electric Light debeptures and
uhcates, but there were none offered for
sale. The bid was 10os
There was some trading done in tele-
phone bonds, but at higher prices than
have prevailed. One hundred and four and
one-quarter and 104B were what was paid.
After all the bonds for sale had been
cured then the bid went back to 104. with
1041a as the asking price.
The bid and asking price of Capital Trae-
ton stock made near approach, but there
were no sales, except after call and then
two lots of ten ana twenty shares at 127--
127 was bid and 1879. was the asking price
Several fractional lots of Washington
railway preferred stock were secured on a
with s2ia the asking price. One of the
brokers stated that he had order to sell
some stock when the price reached 70.
Four shares of Metropolitan Bank stock
were offered at AT and at once found
purchaser, who then ran up the bid to 450
There was no stock for sale at less than
475 The bid subsequently Withdrawn
and 426 was substituted.
Gas stock was offered as low as 57%
without result. A bid of 57ss was made for
100 shares. At the close the asking price
was So and 571s was bid
Mergenthaler sold off from 1885, to 1871.
with only four lots of ten shares each
changing hands
the bid for Greene Copper, but there was
no trading.
Today's Government Receipts.
National bank notes received today for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-22

The inner wall of the north side OF the
new st. Anthony's Church, at New Bedford,
Mass. collapsed Tuesday. killing Gilbert
Trembiy. sixty years old a mason and
seriously injuring six others who were
working on the structure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-22
Return of Gen. Gillespie.

Gen. Gillespie. assistant chief of staff
has resumed his duties at the War Depart
ment after a short vacation spent near the
eastern end of Long Island.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-22
Downtown Temperature.

The temperature registered today by At
fiecks standard thermometer was as fol-
lows: 0 am, So; IL noon. O.: pm, e.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-22
Today's Government Receipts.

National bank notes received today for
redemption, S637, T46; government receipts
from internal revenue $G79 692: customs,
s773O66; miscellaneous, s53,908; expendi-
lures; s1,320. eco; available cash balance,
81 4S "a $50 80
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-22
New York Stock Market.

Furnished by w. B. Hibbs & Co. bankers
and brokers. 1419 F St, members New York
stock exchange, Washington stock ex-
change and Chicago board of trade
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-22

The bid for gas certificates advanced. and
two lots of 81 goo each were sold at 1888.
After the sales the bid was 119ls and tho
asking price 1874. The price for fractional
lots was 100.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-22

better bid was made for the United
States Electric Light debeptures and GER
tiflcates, but there were none offered for
sale. The bid was 105Is.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-22

There was some trading done In tele-
phone bonds, but at higher prices than
have prevailed One hundred and four and
one-quarter and 1O4ss were what was paid.
After all the bonds for sale had been
cured then the bid went back to 104. with
104la as the asking price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-22

The bid and asking price of Capital Trae-
ton stock made a near approach, but there
were no sales, except after call, and then
two lots of ten ana twenty shares at 127-
127 was bid and 1879. was the asking price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-22

Four shares of Metropolitan Bank stock
were offered at AT and at once found a
purchaser, who then ran up the bid to 40
There was no stock for sale at less than
475. The bid was subsequently Withdrawn
and 426 was substituted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-22

Several fractional lots of Washington
railway preferred stock were secured on a
bid of IL Then the bid reeeded to 71sl.
with 12A as the asking price. One of the
brokers stated that he had an order to sell
some stock when the price reached 70.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-22

Without result. A bid of 57ss was made for
100 shares. At the close the asking price
was 50 and 571s was bid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-22

The trading In Washington railway bonds
at today's meeting of the stock exchange
was light. SSk. which was the asking price
yesterday, was freely bid. but there were
no bonds for sale at that price. The bonds
were offered at S3ss, and ut the close no
change was made in that figure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-22

Mergenthaler sold off from 1884, to isis
with only four lots of ten shares each
hands
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-22

An advance of half a point was made In
the bid for Greene Copper, but there was
no trading.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-01-30

something under his breath about the
boss being in hurry to put on the
pot" he proceeded somewhat sulkily
to do as he was told. Folding into
slips several half-sheets of paper, one
of which was marked with an X, he
tossed them into a hat and shook
them all up together.
Now, gentlemen" he said, well
draw them one by one until we've got
three apiece, and then We'll open up
and see who's got the ticket Well
draw with our backs to the ballot box.
please, and then no one can accuse me
or any one else of taking the rubber.
Put your hand behind you, Number
Seven, and start the game"
After the hat had been three times
round, we examined our papers. That
with the X had fallen to my share.
You've got to play Jonah this jour-
ney," yelled Number Six, sapping me
on the back; but don't sink the ship
If you can help it, old man. We want
to see that 1000 apiece in our pockets
first" "a
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-01-30
END OF LIFE OF PRIvATIoa
Man Claiming Leadership of Chris-
tian Isr"eiitcs Meets Death
Fail i'm English VILLAGE

Daniel Milton, a former New England
shipwright, who claimed a divine COM
mission as spiritual adviser of the
Christian Israelites. founded by Joanna
Southcote. died recently in the village
of Wrenthorpe, England. Milton, after
being made judge by the Christian Is
raelites Of New York, announced him
self as the long-expected shiloh" a,
word used by Jacob on his deathbed and
interpreted variously as the Messiah"
rs the City Shiloh" or as Rest"
He arrived penniless in 1860 at the
door of lsrael's temple, otherwise Mel
bourne house. Wrenthorpe, informing
Mr.. Wroe. the head of the church. that
he had come to assume his inheritance.
He was repulsed and returned to AMER
lea.
Wroe died in 1863 and Milton again.
attempted to establish his claim, but
failed after long litigation. Neverthe-
less he lived In the village. confident to-
his dying day that he would eventually
occupy Melbourne house.
Milton declared that he never would
die, but a neighbor who had not seen
the ''judge" for a couple of days peered
through a crevice of the paper-covered
window on the day before his death ana
saw him lying semi-conscious at the
bottom OF the stairs with a wound in his
head from which he died the next day.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-01-30
SOCIETY OF BEGGARS
thoroughly Organized Band of Men
dieants Discovered in Paris.
Arrest OF the Chief Leads to Curto~
AeNeiatons-Au Details Planned
and business Conducted
Like Any Other.

Claude Berthet, aged GO. a yeter.~
criminal, who has more than a seor.
OF convictions To his name. has nee.
arrested again by the Paris police On
charge OF begging and obtainin~
money by false pretenses.
his arrest has led 10 some curious
revelations Berthet, il appears. WIN.
me chief of large band of professional
mendlcants, whose Headquarters wexs
IN the vicinity OF the Sorbonne. In the
morning the members OF the gang usets
20 meet TO receive their orders for tina
uay. One would take the Champa
rlysees quarter, another would work.
ene Parc Monceaux, and others would
go In various directions all over the
city. AT night they would meet again
IN bar III the Rue st. JACQUES. and
Ihe days takings would be pooled and
divided among them
On good days each beggar would taxa
%, and sometimes more. A list of per-
sons charitably disposed, with the
amount usually given, was kept by thu
secretary of the corporation, and thu
best educated members of the band
we're allotted the task of writing letterS
OF pathetic and appealing nature. de-
scrlblng In touching terms the misery
and suffering of those who presented
ohem. one letter, for instance. received
by baroness living in the Boulevard
-halesherbes is worded as follows:
Nine. la Baronne and Benefactor OF
the Poor: Permit me to approach won
once more at a time when the snow In
railing and when life of wandering In,
the streets is made so piiable Yon
nave already helped me several times
and in fact saved my life, for which
thank you on my bended knees I am
AFRAID l am abusing your Hberality by
applying To you again. but if you knew
now l am suffering and how unhappy,
am you would feel sorry for me-"
This was signed as coming from n
widow named Care. bat was really
written by the hardened old vagabond.
Claude Berthet.
The band included both men ae7
women. and where the male mendf-
eants were unsuccessful the women
would try their fortune later.
When hunger and The hardshins OF
winter failed 10 unite the purse strings
OF his clients. Berthet did not hesitate
TO declare that he had not a sou with
which to bury his poor mother in the
provinces, and one day he received $40
Tor the purpose of erecting a cross upon
her grave.
III is expected that several of his asso-
clates Will be arrested soon.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-01-30
TO INVESTIGATE CURES.
nous Sanctuary of Lourdes Bo
Authenticated beyond Doubt.

A congress of French doctors has
been summoned to meet in Rome next
April in order to- discuss the numerl
Gus miracles alleged to be performed
at the famous sanctuary of Louries.
in the south of France, where thou
sands Of pilgrims from all parts OF
the world gather every year. and from
whence wonderful stories are heard
nearly every week of miraculous cures
performed through the intercession OF
the Virgin and the use OF the water
from the spring under the grotto.
Plus X. is greatly interested m the
coming congress. for he wishes to dis
pose of the denials of sl1eptics whe
sneer at any report of a cure fron
the famous sanctuary.
II Is the Intention of the pope thsk
measures be adopted which will result
in the practical undeniability of such
cures. once they have been testified &a
by medical body.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-01-30

(To BIZ CoNTINUED.)
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-01-30
Copyright 1888 By Herbert S. Stone & Co

ways risk of being found out), the
disguise is greatly assisted. But for us.
at any rate, to keep up among our
selves the pretense of disguise would,
1t seems to me, be idle, especially as
there is the possibility, and even prob
ability, as have already said, that the
woman who betrayed us has informed
the police of the fact that we are all
made up alike. l think we shall only
be counting discovery by continuing
the practice"
Il say ditto to that" said Number
Six. Them as is of the same opinion
will oblige by hosting a paw.
Carried unanimous" he remarked.
turning to Number Two. There's
unity for you. The liberal party amt
In it with us. for pulling together ami
cably. Now I've got a word of my own
to say, and it's this. It's more than
time this syndicate had leader. We're
not like the liberal party in that. They
can do without one seemingly, but we
can't, and the sooner we've got a head
the better. Well, that head don't want
much looking for. It's right between
your shoulders-Number Two. Hands
up, those who vote for Number Two
as the chief"
Once again the show of hands was
unanimous, and Number Two having
made fitting acknowledgment, the
serious business of the meeting was
commenced
My friends" said our new chief,
1--WE got little move to propose that
should put thousand pounds into each
of our pockets. You know, of course.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-01-30
The Bee In Harnesn.

The French army has discovered tkxk
bees can be used as messengers in tnso
of war. One has flown four miles -
20 minutes with a message. When H.
Grated they will return to their hives.
just as a carrier pigeon will return -
it's loft. ,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-01-30

PLATFORM looked, and here lubbock
was TO post himself. in order to Sc
cure the bag containing the money.
when 1t was thrown out.
Or that money I was determined by
some means to possess myself, il only
to prevent it from falling into the
hands of either the syndicate or of the
strikers. That the former would put
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-01-30
VIII Build Good Roads.

The county board Of supervisors. q
Elmira, N. ", appropriated 1884. GOO eae
the construction OF good roads through
the county. The roads will be laid suS
In accordance with the plans Of the stain
engineer and in harmony with the saa-
gestions of the New York and Chicago
Good Roads association. The roads are
intended TO form a part Of highway.
ru, ling from New York to Chicago
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-01-30
CHAPTER XVII

''HELL-WITH THE FIRE OUT"
The British workman" of whom we
hear so much, but whom we see-at
work-so seldom, is by no means TO be
confounded with that honest, decent,
St. Paul tidende. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1902-1928, 1904-09-09
9 ing s II II t II e T.

6 nng Sun t II e T..
t "a laaet a @pIler.
Snoe &ipbenbapnS umiooelbore
Nprbeo ct Ser forefoloet Ell 8egipen-
beo, lpn go6t belDler Sen @etsnlif=
ferbeo, l1noer bpilfen freDelige @or=
gere leper. GIT l1ng &l1nl tner pes
Napn &romam bar tnget l0 for 1T
fife cit Dam. Suit iom ban ioo
meo Meoeltangen peb @anofm1terl
tom Is 8pller i%lentrenoe ODER
Marfen. ll6en nogen lom belit &ao=
ifu0 y eno lige 6oranle6ning = gap
De Jig til at prpgle lps poo bam.
Sen fbrlte log bam / Nniigtet, ioa at
6an ltprtcoe til Sor6en; oerpoa gap
Sc Jig ale til at iparfe barn. st 6or=
Jog poa at pGlte bom us / 8onoet op=
gop Sc al 6rpgt for nogle 6orbipos=
lerenoe. 9tsie fonot Sen 1111ge Mon6
ltggenoe blootg % bepi0ltl6s i @res:
iet. &an blep booret til fit Siem
og Eolitiet begpnote Mrbeioet for a
fin6c 8onoitterne.