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Held Pending Inquiry.

Mary Wolf, the aged woman VINO was
recently arrested in a 7th street store for
shoplifting, was before Judge klmbal To-
day for sentence. She had not given any
information respecting her+1place of resi-
dence nor of her family 1t was stated
that she had lived in Baltimore. Judge
Kimball directed that she be sent to the
almshouse to be held pending further IN
Quiry.
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EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon at
10 am. and l ~ pm.
Norfolk and Washington steamers for
Fortress Monroe and Norfolk at $50 pm.
Steamer Estelle Randall for Glymont and
intermediate landings at am.
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Read Our Ad. on This Page.
Elphonzo Youngs Company.-Advt.
Didn't Mean ANY Harm"

II guess I was guilty" Frederick Riley.
marine. responded when called upon IN
Judge Scotts court this morning to an
swer a charge of disorderly conduct in a
theater. Yesterday was pay day at the
barracks and I got full, but didn't mean
any harm. 1 hope you will overlook my
trouble this time. as 1 have only fifteen or
twenty more days in the service"
keep sober, young man., was Inc
courts advice. Five dollars
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300 workers in the good cause@ At the
first meeting of the first council, Hope, No.
l, there were but p men present to sign
the roll and consecrate themselves to lives
of temperance, Lieut. Daley stated. Since
that time Hope Council has initiated 100
men, old and young.
II am glad 10 see so many good people
present at our first anniversary added
the grand chief. and to feel that our or
der is appreciated. We now have four
fiourshing councils in the District-Hope,
Unity. Georgetown and Alpha Council OF
ladies' besides the grand council. We hope
with the cooperation of the people of
Washington to not only add four local
councils to those already in existence dur
order beyond the limits of the District OF
Columbia.
Lieutenant Daley concluded by speaking
of the many homes in Washington which
have been made happy by the Jonadabs,
and predicted even better work for the sec
ond year. After Prof. Rodbird's orchestra
had rendered an inspiring overture, the
grand chief introduced the next speaker
Rev. Eugene a. Hannah pastor of ST. Mar
tins Catholic Church.
Father Humans Address.
After congratulating the Jonadabs upon
the success attained in their first year OF
the existence of their organization. Father
Hannah said he became convinced years
ago that it was essential for the welfare
of many people that they take the pledge,
and he had given the pledge many times.
when ] was boy" said Father Han
nan, Il lived On the corner opposite this
nall At that tune / had not the slightest
idea that l would ever become a priest
My ambition as d boy was to become either
g famou; base ball player or the driver of
an omnibus. ] :ecall g famouG wedding
" hich took pla re in this house in which you
are celebrating Jour anniversary in my boy
hood days. The boys OF the neighborhood
climbed to the tor of the surrounding fence
to witness the festivities, and / recall that
the yard was fil,ad with champagne bottles,
the contents of which had been drunk by
the jewellers. What pleasure it is to me
now to De called upon to deliver a temper
aHce talk in the very same house and in
my old home neighborhood"
Father Hannah said no matter how
strong man may be, no matter how bril-
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Something New, Albright "Hot Blast
Combination Heater, $145O
A. EBERLYSS SONS, rs 7th NV.

While in the vicinity of North Capitol
ana II streets yesterday afternoon Eugene
Arson. fifty-four years old living on the
Benning road, fell and hurt his face. The
police took him to the Casualty Hospital
where his injury was dressed
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$1.25 Baltimore and Return,

B. and o. r r.,
Saturday and Sunday. All trains both ways
both days. except Royal Limited. Hourly
service" Saturday.-Advt
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Most Worthy of Creamery Products.

Elk Grove is the choice of the butter
connoisseurs and the delight of every lover
of pure, rich butter. The creamery in which
ii is made is in the famous Elgin district
Five days per week it is shipped here and
distributed to the grocers. You get 1t from
them, fresh and sweet.--Advt.
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" Baldwin Johnson's Coal, 612 9th st.
Facilities for wholesalng unsurpassed.
advertisement.
Benefit of Charity Fund.

The Legion of Loyal Women has arranged
to give a concert and dance Wednesday
evening, November is, at Masonic Temple,
for the benefit of it's charity fund. The pro-
gram is in charge of Mrs. Florence Dona-
hue, chairman of the music committee.
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Table d'Hote Dinner, so Cents.
The Cafe Calvert, Gil 14th st.-Advt.
Fined for Vagrancy.

George Weaver was before the Police
Court today as an alleged vagrant. 1t was
charged that he had been found repeatedly
drunk on Water street. Judge Scott inn
posed a fine of $50 and directed that he
serve two months on the farm unless the
fine is paid.
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S1.25 Baltimore and Return,

B. and O. r. R.,
Every Saturday and Sunday. Tickets good
returning until Sunday night. Hourly
service Saturday.-Advt.
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The Antithesis of Cheap Beer.

Abner-Drury Brewing Co.'S "Old Glory is
brewed of expensive materials by ex-
pensive process; yet it's not an expensive
beer Why buy inferior beers? Phone w. 436.
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Best Family Flour, SIS. so Bbl.
Johnston's. 731 7th street northwest It

IAN automobile operated by T. B. PyleS of
1345 P street northwest and delivery
wagon owned by ]. 7. Varnell collided near
Pennsylvania avenue and 18th street yester-
day afternoon. The automobile was slight
ly damaged, but nobody was injured
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Postage Required for Mailing The Star

16 to % pages. cents.
81 to 80 pages. cents.
Saturdays Star mailed from the
tffice. postage prepaid. SLIGO q year.
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Frederick Schweitzer, fourteen years old
living at AT 1 street northwest, rode his
bicycle against a buggy near 10th and E
streets yesterday afternoon. The wheel
was slightly damaged, but the rider es-
capped injury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-03
Visit Odd Fellows Hall

On 9TH street between d and E. Exhibi-
ton of handsome furniture which is to be,
sold at auction at 10 am. tomorrow is go
ing on. Visit the exhibition and attend
the sale.
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Persian Rugs and Carpets.

Tomorrow at Sloan's, 1907 G ST., will
witness the last sales of Boyajian collec-
ton of oriental rugs and carpets-Advt.
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A colored man famed Edward Anderson,
thirty years old, became ill at 4th and F
streets northwest yesterday afternoon and
fell on the sidewalk and was slightly in
jured He was removed to the Casualty
Hospital by the police.
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$1.OO Frederick, Antietam (Keedys-
VILE, Hagerstown and return. Leave b. &
O. r R. station, am Sunday, November
G. Beautiful scenery en- route.-Advt.
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CITY ITEMS.
The Best at Any Price.

Money can't buy purer. more wholesome
or better-made bread than "Jno. G. Mem
berg's" Always order 1t if you want the
best. At your grocers. Bakery, TIC 18th Sc.
1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-03

The Great Tonic Value Of "Nunich"
Beer gives it precedence over all others as
a table beverage Brewed of fines malt and
imported Bohemian hops. 2 doz., s1.25 For
case write, or phone 222. Nat Cap. Brew. Co.
1t
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Dress Shirts Don't Fucker

when pressed by steam in the Tolman way
Wing collars pressed, too. Saves EN-.
Tolman Laundry, 9th and C; . phones.
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Gude,s New Store. 1914 F st..

unquestionably the handsomest floral shop
in town. Ask to be shown the Japanese
Baby Orchid. unique floral specimen
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Choice Potatoes, Csc. Blu. /;

Sugar-cured Hams, 1212c. Cal. Hams, &C.; 4
Tomatoes, 25c.; 8 Corn, 25c.; Sifted Peas,
25c.; Succotash, 25c; Lima Beans, 25c. !;
3 Str Beans 25c.; lbs. Fancy Rice, 25c. !;
OTIS Beans, 25c.; lbs. Buckwheat, 25c.
]. T. D. Pyles' stores including 94S
/ louisiana ave. no3-5t
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The Bread You Should Order.

You don't get the best unless you get
Schneider's MALT Bread. 1t represents
the highest attainment of modern baking
Specify 1t every time. Sold by good grocers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-03

at LaFetras New Cafe, 11th and G. SITS
NV, opposite Palais Royal. European and
American. Look at window
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Thomas Coleman, living at 1349 Cedar
street had a fit and fell on the pavement
near 18th and u streets yesterday after
noon and was injured about his face He
was taken to Freedmen's Hospital for
treatment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-03

Attractive Printing Works Wonders
in stimulating business. See samples of the
attractive kind at Byron S. Adams, 512 llth
Advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-03

The annoyance of having dessert that is
Gust a little off, in flavor is obviated by
always using Burnetts Vanilla Extract
Advertisement.
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Connecticut Pies Are the Pies
Five Dollars for Disorder.

You can eat and enjoy because they are as
wholesome as they are delicious.-Advt.
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The Black Arrow Points the Way.
See next Sundays Times, Nov. 6.
no1-tu, SGT
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A Most Necessary Home Requisite.

"Old Braddock" Md. Rye is important
among home needs. Invaluable a stimu-
liant. Pure old. mellow. AT quality dealers
Advertisement.
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yI.25 TO BaIt1more anu 1VeIuTH %1'oo
PENNSYLVANIA railroad, Saturday and Sun
day tickets good on all trains except Con-
gressional Limited. and good for return I'M
til Sunday night.-Acvt
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Save Money on Lumber.

Eisinger Bros. prices are always lowest.
Free delivery. 2109 7th NV. Phone N. III.
no3-3,tf
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Money to lend at A. 8 and 6 per cent on
real estate Frank T. Rawlings, 1905 Pa. ave.
advertisement.
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For Safe and Conservative Investment

OF funds Union Trust & Storage Co. offers
exceptional opportunities Consultation in
Vited with officers at 14l4 + st. n.w-Advt
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Best New York Potatoes, Csc. Blu.
Johnston's 731 18th street northwest. It,
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Personal Attention to Repairing.
Lunch or Dine

c. d. Collins. Carpenter. 719 18th n
Phone or postal.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-13

Hotel Russell. one Of the SWEETEST hos.
telries in London, for a more extended
conference.
Wood did so and the two soon were
secluded In the latters room. Then the
solicitor opened case of documents
and began to question the drayman,
AS Wood told OF his grandparents. his
parents and what he knew Of several
other relatives the stranger referred
to his papers from time to time, and
when he had heard all Wood had to tell,
said. yes, you're the man have been
looking for, the only living relative OF
my client, an old lady.-no, you've never
heard of her--who lives up country in
the Australian bush and who has sent
me TO London TO bring you back with
me. The estate OF your relative IL
worth anywhere from cl5000OO to Co.
100000. She isn't going TO live long, and
| congratulate you upon the fortune
YOU will come into when she dies"
Wood had two or three subsequent IN
terylews with his new acquaintance
who claimed he was completing ar
rangements TO sail for Australia, In the
course Of their acquaintance the solicit
tor advanced Wood sos. telling him he
might draw further ms he needed money
up TO $780, O00 He also had the team.
ster measured for wardrobe,
BABE JOB" GOODBYE.
The bewlldered teamster with his
head full Of opulent drecns, now aban-
doned his Job and Wa 1t. Of course,
his coming pension. and for this con.
duct without having given notice, was
promptly sued by his late employers
and made to pay a small sum in the
way Of damages. However. all this was
a mere boRatellc to Wood who could
see nothing hut the allurlng picture
painted by hIa now friend Meanwhile
the credulous man told all his friends
about this good fortune" and most OF
the London newspapers devoted space
to ;he millionaire drnymnn."
At last the solicitor summoned Wood
To the hotel 20 tell him he had engaged
passage for both on the Royal Mail
steamship Orataya sailing Aug 20.
After securing Woods signature
TO q paper the latter says he did not
read because the solicitor told
him II was only an l. o. U, for his pas
sage money, the lawyer told him to 20
to Plymouth, take lodging at a certain
address and want until he came, This
Wood did. trusting his new friend so
completely that he did not even insist
on having his name,
When the Orovata's sailing day arrlv-
cd without the solicitor putting In an
appearance, Wood consulted the steam
ship lines representatives.. He learned
that his own name was not on the
passenger list and enquiry at the lines
London Office failed to discover any
trace OF the missing solicitor. So the
drayman stood on tho Plymouth pier
until the orataya slowly dropped below
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-13
A POSTAL ROMANCE.
Stamp That Cost bat Four Cents
But Which Brought $3.50.

| CNDON, Feb. 3.-Judglng by the
queer story Of the old postage
- stamp-origina cost a few cents.
for which the Prince OF wales paid
$3.50 the other day II behooves every
American boy who has stamp colec.
ton to find out II Il may not include
such an unsupported treasure,
The stamp for which this record
breaking price was paid il u two-pen-
ny blue issued by the island OF M&url-
thus. IN September, 1871. Owing 10 an
engrayer's rliatake IN the issue. the
words Post ONCE" were printed IN the
left border of the stamp instead OF
Post Pad" by May, lSiS, the error
has been corrected but about 1000 Of
the Post Office" stamps had been cir
culated all but about twenty Of which
have now disappeared. Hence this
sfeclTaon's great value,
Forty years ago, James Bonar who
lives IN Hampstead, London suburb,
was u youthful stamp collector with all
the enthusiasm boys put into the hob.
by, by Il trade" with another youngs-
ter he secured the two-pcnny Nautilus,
and ever since that time IL has been
forgotten, y short time ago a wo-
man acquaintance, a phllatelic enthu-
siast, happened to call on MI. Bonar
who resurrcCtcd hls old albums Tor her
inspection, As they turned the pages
the caller suddenly exclaimed why,
here's a Post Office Maitius. It's
worth q fortune"
Mr. Bonar showed the stamp 10 sew
rral dealers and expert collectors, go
the news Of his find soon became uoi.eG
abroad and within q few days ho re.
cclycd an Offer o. 81 600 FOR IL. This he
decided 10 refuse ana turned the stamp
over 10 an auction firm who advertised
Il for public sale. Some Coo dealers ana
collectors were I'm the room when the
sale opened ana from am Miuul bid of
$500. the price quickly came 10 ST..
$3.50 the amount which closed the bid.
ding, AfhouBh tho purchaser. who
gave hlsnamp as Crawford dIi not
say that his principal was the Prince
Of Wales II Il understood ON trusNur.
thy authority that such Is the ease. Ills
royal hghncss Is president Of tho Lon.
don Phlletclic society, and one Of the
most enthusiastic collectors An Great
Britain, The Nautilus stamp bears
none Of the original gum but 1t unques.
tionably has never been used end Is I'm
excellent condition.
The specimen was the first ever sold
by the auction firm Another CON.
pany IN London however bought q
similar stamp with one-pcuny red Of
the same issue Of lNF about ten years
ago, for $500, later selling Il for
$3.50. within Il year Of the sale the
same company advertised for these
stamps, Offering 1880 for them. The
stamps did not come back and so far
as known not single specimen OF this
issue has changed hands In London
since that time.
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amount Of a kinswoman's fortune In
Australia. Yesterday he returned
faint with hunger, ragged and SILVER
ing, having trudged every step Of the
way from Plymouth, the port from
which he was to have embarked for
Australia. Now the police are looking
for The man who is supposed to have
deceived this simple workman whose
story IVY appeal TO some Of the folk
in the United states who seem inclined
TO nibble at the attractive bats In the
way Of estates In chancery and the
like, continually dangled before them
by willy next Of kin agents on this
side Of the water
For 50 years Francis Wood, who is
middle agod and bachelor. had driven
big truck belonging to the owners OF
one Of the best known breweries in
Lonlon. He was within six months of
the age at which the employees OF his
firm are entitled to pensions, and he
was looking forward eagerly to retire
ment In the three modest little rooms
near the brewery which he called home.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-13

him at once. A few questions there on
the corner brought out the ramp's
story, and within FIVE minutes Wood
was, warming himself before his neigh
boris fire while his friends wife prepar-
ed food and a room more comfortable
than the truckman had known for
weeks.
owing 10 the time which had elapsed
since Wood last saw the Australian
solicitor, the police have little hope Of
finding the latter, But why this hoax
If It was hoax-was played Ia a
question. No one beside Wood seems
TO have suffered by the swIndle. and
no one appears to have gained, so at
present 1t looks as II the mystery Of the
crime whose perpctrator'spcnt S55 and
several days time in duping man
from whom h. could steal nothing
would have to be added to the list "
mysterious In which Scotland Yard
has failed.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-13
LEFT HIS TRUCK.

one afternoon last August, as Wood
climbed down from his truck In the
brewery yard. he was aCcOsted by a
well dressed stranger who asked him If
he were not Francis Wood. When the
teamster admitted that he was. the
stranger introduced himself as solicl.
tor just arrived from Australia In
search Of the next-of-kin to an elderly
client whose estate was worth 800 600.
After questioning Wood little further
the solicitor requested him to call at the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-13

empty and deserted, the wheels Of pass
ing vehicles had thrown showers OF
mud across the narrow sidewalk to be-
Crime the windows and the whole place
spoke plainly Of neglect and sQualor,
Before Wood left London he mad sold
the few sticks" Of furniture he pos
sessed and although no one occupied
his former home, the landlord had lock.
ed 1t w and the teamster knew he had
no alternative except to appeal TO the
local almshouse or spend the night in
the streets, While debating which he
should do Wood sluuchei back TO the
corner nearest the brewery
A moment after Woods reached the
corner little knot Of men came
through IN brewery gates, taking dif-
ferent directions as they reached the
street, and one of these cam straight
toward Wood and In spit Of the dray-
mans changed appearance, recognized
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then cropped back into worse than his
FORMER condition under more pitlful
and mysterious circumstances than
Francis Wood, who a few months ago
was an ordinary London drayman.
Last August this man left London in
style believing that when he trod the
payamonts OF the metropolis again he
would be the possessor Of t7.5OO,O 600 the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-13
VOU a London Draymau Was Con-
WINGED by a Stranger That
$500, 900 Awaited Him.
RECEPTION COMPLETE MYSTERY
Iurcd to a Seaport Town to Find Him
self Dupcd and Pennies Had to
Trudge Home Begging His Bread.
s,o,lol correspondence,

sre,lal Correspondence,
, ONION, Feb. at is doubtful II
any man Of humble station ever
|. was led to form great expecta-
tlons, to cut himself OF from his
od NE on the strength Of them and
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a nights lodging In return for a few
hours extra work, but often Wood was
turned away as any other ragged tramp
would be. When he was unable TO
work or beg he sought the charity Of
the villages along his way and had II
not been for these parish almshouses
probably Wood would have starved
At last he got in sight of the dome
on st. Paul's, and toward the close Of
the gloomy afternoon turned into the
familiar district Of the Seven Dias.
Castle street, where Woods former
home stands Is one Of the poorest Of
the neighborhoods at any time and at
the end Of a gloomy misty winter day
looks more forlorn than ever,
HIS DESERTED HOME.
A few steps brought Wood TO the
cottage as he calls ii, In which he had
lived so long, The little building was
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-13

On the occasion of her recent we'd
ding, the vlscountess, who was former
~ Marjorie Greville, received an auto
graph greeting from the king, and a
present on which the inscription was
ito Queenie, with best wishes. Edward
X. and l."
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the horizon, then wen. back to his
rooms 10 walt
MONEY ALL GONE,
Ten days swallowed the little money
Wood had In his pockets when h. arrlv-
ed In Plymouth, and rs the solicitor had
not arrived the drayman, without q
cent In his possession started on foot
for London, $50 miles away Thirty
years on the drivers seat Of truck
had rendered the man so unused to
walking that long before the first night.
his feet were beginning to blister and
every bone In his body seemed to ache
at once. Night after night ne slept IN
sheds, matched huts or under roadside
hedges, Week after week he tramped
over roads often heavy with mud made
by the rains which soaked the teamster
almost every day, Sometimes a COM
passionate farmer gave him food and