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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-18
The King and the Botanist
Westminster Gazette

From the Westminster Gazette
King Oscar, who has just celebrated his
birthday is the hero of story told by M.
CASTOR BONNER. the eminent French botan-
list. NJ Bomber was botaniZing in the
neighborhood of Stockholm, and he met a
stranger similarly engaged The two botan-
lists fraternzed. and. luncheon time arriv-
ing. the F1renehman asked his friend If he
knew of an inn to which they could repair
Come to lunch with me- was the reply
The invitation was accepted and M. Bon
nier following. presently found himself in
Gated his establishment, but his host apol-
ogized- Il am so sorry he said. but /
happen to be the King Of this country. and
this is the only place in which I am able
to receive my guests. Won't you come in ?''
And M. Bonnier went in, and the two bot
anists talked botany all the afternoon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-18
I That's ALI.
from the Hittsburg Gazette.


Please state to the court exactly what
you did between and 3 o'clock on Wednes-
day morning said the lawyer to a delicate
looking little woman on the witness stand
Well she said after moments ref1ec-
ton, Il washed my two children and got
them ready for school. and sewed a button
On Jofnny's coat. and mended a rent In
NelHe's dress. Then tidied up my sitting
room and watered my house plants and
glanced over the morning paper. Then
busted the parlor and set things to rights
In 1t, and washed my lamp chimneys and
comoed my baby's hair and seWed a button
on one of her little shoes. and then I swent
out the front entry and brushed and MT
away the childrens Sunday clothes. and
wrote a note to Johnny's teacher asking
her to excuse him for not being at school
on Friday. Then l fed my canary bird and
gave the groceryman an order, and swenf
on the back porch. and then sat down and
rested rev minutes before the clock
struck 8. That's alf'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-18
QUEER CANCER CASES.
Instances Appear to Indicate the Dis
ease Contagious.

From the New York Times.
Considerable discussion has taken place
from time to time among medical men as
to whether cancer is contagious or not.
The question has not been settled yet, but
the widespread investigation into the causes
and cure of the terrible disease now being
conducted must furnish an answer in the
somewhat near future. Now is time OF
gathering evidence on one side or the other.
and a recent investigation into remark
able series of cases that occurred within a
small area in England promises to score ON
the side of the contagiousness of the NAL
ady.
According to the report of the local health
officer, five deaths from cancer, four In one
village and one in an adjacent hamlet, took
place within a period of eighteen months
The first case was that of a man, aged
sfxty-seven. who died from Internal cancer
on May %, 1892; the second man. aged
seventy nine years. died from cancer of the
tongue on June 4. 1893; the third man, aged
sixty-nine, died from cancer of the tongue
aged siXty-seven years. died from cancer of
the tongue on June 90 1898, and the fifth
man, aged fofty-three years, died from can
Ger OF the lip on October Is. 1893. THE first
and fourth men were brothers-ln-law
1t will be noticed that three of the men
died within period of sixteen days from
cancer OF the tongue. 1t was this rema rk-
able series OF a comparatively rare form of
cancer that led to the investigation that de-
veloped the following remarkable history:
The third patient was an innkeeper and a
great friend Of the fourth man. The lat
ter's widow said they used to meet two or
three times week and drink beer together
out of a large tankard. The fourth man
was attacked by the disease first and used
spmetimes to complain of soreness under
the tongue while drinking. Case No. was
not d particular friend of either of the two
above mentioned, but as he passed through
the village he occasionally stopped in at the
inn kept by the third man to have a drink
The innkeeper's widow maintains that her
husband never drank with this patron but
1t is quite possible that the latter drank out
OF tankard used but short time previ-
ousiy by one or both of the other men
The cleansing given to drinking vessels
at village inns Is none too thorough The
fifth man was also a patron of the same
inn, but did not drink, with any of the
others. AS to the first man. who lived I'm nj,
adjacent village and died twelve months be-
fore any of the others, 1t appears that he
Was bosom friend of the innkeeper and
the fourth man. They frequently drank to-
gether out of the same vessel. both at the
Inn and at each others houses.
Considering the location of the disease #
seems impossible to trace ali the eases that
ended fatally In 1893 to the one man that
dfeu IN lsS2, but opponents OF the theory Of
TIE contag1ousness OF cancer viii have hard
!, work 20 DISPUTES successfully the iutimat f
connection of the remaining eases occurring
the same Inn. - -
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rha Convict and the Rat.
From the Green Bag.

From the tsfeeh Hax.
s The story is told of a convict. who had a
rat for pet I'm his cell. A visitor in the
prison remarked: "Ah. you have a rat.
see.'' Yes replied the convict. II feeds
him every day. think more OF this rat
than Of any other living creature" That
proves said the visitor. sentimentayay
that there's some good Impulse II you can
only find It. How came you to take sscA Q
fancy to the rat?. Cox he BIT the war.
der" replied the convict chesrfuilv
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-18
Doing Well.

From, the Chicago News
Hyker-''What's your brother doing nov -.
Piker-''oh. he's got job as cashier in
Texas bank"
Hyker-.That's good"
Pfker--Sure it II. Hes been there only
six menths and he writes me that he al
ready owes tie bank 5000"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-18
NEST OF SNAKES IN
HIS STOMACH.
Sensational Type of Dys-
pepsia Cured by Blood
Wine.

There are sMb kinds of bad stomachs belonging
to dyspepticssi One is like an old leather sack
shriveed wripElfd and deadened Its wallis are life
less, without snrseuar energy. and food sent into
IT falls to gee any digesting at ALL 1t becomes
simply a sour, Tough lump. that clogs and plugs
the whole digestive tract.
The other kidd Of dyspeptic stomach Is that irri-
tated, tender bscir of nerves, sensitive as raw
flesh. These tpfryes are exposed like the nerves
Of a decayed tooth--tender to the very Irhtest
touch even or soft. mushy food Everything eaten
causes intense Distress.
The way to sare dyspepsia is TO build yourself
a new stomach Blood Wine win do this for you
just as tailor win PUT a new pocket in coat
Here Is letter from one of the thousands Blood
Wine has provided with new, strong. healthy
stomach
n. simmons of SO Iakeview avenue. Buffalo
N. Y. says:
II am veteran OF the civil war; have SUI
fered for years from chronic Indigestion of very
bad form- SO bad that for more than three year.
past the moment that l would swallow particle
OF food would experience sensation In mr. chest
like that of trip hammer pounding would
have a gnawing and burning sensation. and nv
food did me no good Gas would accumulate In INV
iutestires ard would cause sensation like as
though had nest Of snakes crawling inside OF
me. began taking Blood Wine, about four weeks
ago. have taken four bottles, ana now the ,rrawing
has ceased entirely.
For Constipation ask for our Liver Pills 100 Tor
% cents.
~ Atr A Y
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-18
Prince Louis Napolson,s 4Loohs. .

what does Prince Louis Napoleon really
look Ike? Those who were not present on
the station platform when the prince ar
rived In Paris naturally turn to their news
rapers for information on the subject. II
they read but one paper the question Is
quickly answered, but IL they see several
organs OF pubic opinion a difficulty im-
rnediately arises The Echo de Paris states
THAT the prince ..strik.ngly recalls the por-
trait OF Emperor Napoleon to be seen at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-18
Sporting Goods
Specials
for Friday,

Bar West Coaster Brakes,
$I.o8.
Searchlight Oil Lamp, sI.59.
Value, $2.25.
Everlit Lamps, S5c. Value,
SIPS.
Solar Oil Lamps, CSC. Value,
$3.50.
Electro Stroke Bicycle Bell,
&C. I5c. value.
Continuous Ringing Bike
Bell, Lac. soc. value.
Leather Wrapped Bicycle
Grips, 7c. pair. Value, I5c.
Rim Cement, with brush on
cork, &c. Value, Ioc.
Rubber and Plug Cement, &c.
tube. SC. value.
Lot OF Fine Padded Saddles,
soc. Worth SI.oo and 81. so.
Hussey Extension Handle
Bars, SLAB. Worth Se.oo.
Lacing Cord for Ladies BIZ
cycles, &c.
Plug Pliers. sc.
Foot Pumps, with good iron
foot Price, 2oc.
Bicycle Oil for Lamps, &c.
can.
Saks Flyer Bicycles, with
brake, $2e.5o.
Saks Flyer Bicycles, without
brake, $1,000.
Motormen Eye Shields, for
protecting the eyes from dust
and wind. Special, 23c.
Indoor Running Shoes. spe-
cial, $I.75. Value, S2.25.
Running Corks. &C. pair.
Sleeveless Running Shirts,
35c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-18
ALL ON FIRE.
A Washington Citizen Tells
How Relief Came.

Ever have Eczema?
Have any itching skin disease?
Itching almost drives you crazy ;
You feel 'all on fire"
Doan's Ointment brings quick re-
lief;
Cures Eczema, Itching Piles,
And all itchinesS of the skin.
Charles II. Lewis of 624 Pa. ave-, stable boss In
the water department, says: 81 used Doans Oint-
ment for eczema, from which was a great sufferer
for years. had triedsalnost everything l knew
Of but could not obtain any permanent relief from
the rash whatever it was. Nothing did 1t any
good During hot weather 1 would go almost
crazy. Doan's Ointment. which | procured at
Stevens Pharmacy, gave me relief almost at once.
1t is the grandest ointment in the world, and you
can use my in welcome who indorses
the claims made for it,
For sale by all dealers. Price, so
cents Foster Nilburn Co., Buffalo,
-. Y, sole agents for the United
States. Remember the name
DOAN'S-and take no other.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-18
Mr.. Hawksley's Reply.

IN reply to this letter Mr.. HawksIey. Sep
TENDER rs last. wrote TO Commissioner Mac
fariand from London, as follows.
ION my return to town from my vacation
| find your letter of the Goth ulti.no. The
suggestion that scholarships should be
swarded by the trustees of the. will Of the
late Mr.. Cecil J. Rhodes for the District OF
Columbia is receiving the consideration of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-18

ott|SS GU 40 HuH 1 NShu y
Furnishings.
is dozen Csc. Fancy
Silk Four=in=
Hands aSc.
Odds and Ends i'm
soc. Underwear ZSC.
10 dozen Fancy Silk
De JcinviGle S C arts,
worth $500 and
S1.5O Soc.
6 24=inch Cow Hide
Suit Cases. leather
lined, brass lock and
hinges, shirt fold, $3.50
eacl7-S8. is the reg
ular price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-18
The Investigation Begun.

Under date of August 20. 1903, Commits
sioner MacfarIand wrote to Bourchier f.
Hawksley of London, one of the trustees
of the will to the following effect:
''The Commissioners of the District of
Columbia received through the Department
of State of the United States about a year
ago a copy of your letter of June 16. 1852.
addressed to the ambassador of the United
States in London, asking through our gov
ernment on behalf of the trustees of the
will of the tate Right Hon. Cecil John
Rhodes the views as to the administration
of the scholarship provisions of the chief
officials having control of education in the
various states and territories of the United
States The Commissioners submitted your
request to the board of education OF the
District and having obtained their Views,
forwarded them to the Department of State
for transmission to you.
Having heard nothing further officially
on the subject. have the honor to request
that the Commissioners may be informed
spect to the District of Columbia. It is
hoped that at an early day the trustees may
notify the Commissioners that scholarships
have been assigned to the District of Co.
lumbia and the terms upon which they will
be awarded.
The population of the District is nearly
800 900: 1t is estimated that there are $500
students in its Institutions of higher learn
ing. and that nearly one-sixth of its DOB
ulation is enrolled In its public schools AS
the national capital it has unique distinc-
ton"
Mr. Macfarland stated further that the
announcement of the receipt by the State
Department of the trustees letter of in
auiry had brought out a strong desire for
the scholarships, and q number of appiica-
lions bad been made to the Commissioners
for consideration when the scholarships
We're assigned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-18
The Question Raised.

The question which arose relative to the
Districts sharing in the benefits of the will
was as TO whether or not the trustees of
the will would consider the District of Co
lumbia as properly state or territory en-
titled to scholarship under the provisions of
the Rhodes testament. 1t is pointed out
that the Supreme Court of the United
States has held that the District of Column
as state and for other purposes as a ter
ritory While the Supreme Court held that
the District should be "considered'' as
state territory in certain Instances, yet
it has not specifically stated that the Dis
trict is state or territory.
When the circular letter prepared by the
trustees of the Rhodes will was sent out by
Secretary Hay. among the state and terri
toriai authorities, the Commissioners of the
District also received a copy of the circular
letter which recited the provisions of the
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-18
S1.45 Pants, csc.
soc. and Use. Knee Pants,
20c.
$500. 5000 and $3.50
Bows Suits, S2.75.

These are broken sizes of
some of the best sellers in Knee
Pants Suits, in Plain Blue and
Fancy Mixtures. Some are
Double Breasted, some Norfolk
Effect, some Three-piece Suits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-18
Sg.5O and $500 Chinchil-
ia Refers. Use,

Did you ever hear OF such
strong bargains? These are
Double Breasted, button to the
neck. Warm and comfortable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-18
$3.50 and $500 Boys
Oyerc0ats. Sf.05.

We won't say we have every
size in these, but your size
might be here. These are cut
long and full. Italian lined.
They come in Plain Blue and
Oxford Gray, the most staple
of-all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-18
Special Offerings
i'm Pants.

Apart from the strong attrac-
ton in the reduction of price,
the excellence of the quality and
the merit of the patterns must
be taken into consideration.
There are not all sizes in every
lot, but if yours is not in one
lot it may be in another
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-18
DARK CHICAGO,MYSTERY.
Something Has Been Killed and
Thrown Into River

Chicago, March 1S.-The police are
struggling with a mystery which may
possibly develop into murder. They
know that something has been killed
and thrown into the north branch of
the Chicago river, but what it is they
have not found out. Nels Rasmussen,
a mail carrier, who lives in a lonely
part of the city at its extreme north
west corner, reported to the police to-
day that he had noticed a large amount
of blood on the snow on a wild country
road near where it crosses the north
branch of the Chicago river. An in
vestigation showed that a desperate
fight had taken place around the blood
stains and that there were prints of
shoes of two sizes in the snow. From
the place where the snow was roughen-
ed and where the greatest amount of
blood was found, the trail led plainly
to the bridge over the stream. Pieces
Of tissue resembling brains were found
along the road and there were splotch-
es of blood at frequent intervals. The
river at this point flows rapidly be-
tween lodges of ice. To all appearances
the body of the victim, whatever it had
been, was thrown into the stream.
The police dragged the river this aft
ernoon but failed to gain any informa-
ton that would throw light upon the
mystery. The dragging will be resumed
Tomorrow
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-18
YACHT CLUB DODGES.
Says It Won't Discuss New Rules
Now

New York, March 1S.-The New York
Yacht club has replied to the letter of
Sir Thomas Upton in which the Irish
baronet asked if the club would accept
challenge for a race for America s
cup under the new rule of measure
ment of the club. This letter was re-
ceived early in January and acknow-
lodged but it was not deemed of sufii-
Gent importance to call a special
meeting of the club for it's considerl-
ton as no challenge could be accepted
for race this year. Sir Thomas Lip
ton in asking if the club would accept
challege under the new rules prac-
tically asked the club to bar the Re-
lance, Constitution and Columbia
from participating in future races for
the cup.
1t is understood from club members
who have a knowledge of what the
committee agreed upon that the reply
intinated to Sir Thomas Upton that
the club does not cross a
bridge until it comes to it and that it
has no power to say what it will do in
the event of a challenge being receiv-
ed and can make no agreement with
any one which shall govern future
contests.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-18

agricultural implements, and swelling
volumes of sales of clothing, drugs and
groceries.
The entry of Pennsylvania railroad
as buyer in the steel rail market
leaves no lingering doubt that the steel
and iron industries will take on renew
ed activity at an early day and that
prices in some varieties will be still
further advanced. The sentiment in
New York financial CIRCLES has i'm
proved greatly since the merger decision
and standard stocks which net 5 per
cent with long time money at AZ per
cent are now beginning to have their
natural influence
In the Canadian Dominion congested
traffic has been relieved by milder
weather. There is considerable activity
in the distribution of spring goods, par
ticularly cottons, millinery and foot
wear Building at larger Canadian cen
tiers promises to be quite active. The
increase at Toronto will probably be %
per cent. as compared with last year.
The prospect is for heavy immigration.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-18
DEATH OF BISHOP FINK.
Made Subject for Resolutions by
Hibernians.

Last nights meeting of the Topeka di-
vision of the Ancient Order of Hibern-
ians, the purpose Of which was the cele-
bration of ST. Patrick's day, was I'M
usually short. After passing the follow
ing resolutions the meeting adjourned
in respect to the memory of Bishop L.
M. Fink, who died in Kansas City, Kan,
at o'clock Thursday morning:
Whereas, Divine Providence has in
its wisdom removed from earth Louis
NJ. Fink, bishop of Leavenworth; and,
Whereas In bowling to our Heavenly
Father we, as loyal children of the
church, deeply deplore the loss sustain
ed by the church, and particularly the
diocese of Leavenworth, over which he
presided for more than thirty years;
therefore. be it
Resolved, That in the death of
Bishop Fink the Catholic people of the
diocese have lost a spiritual guide and
director to whom they have looked in
full confidence in all spiritual affairs,
and the state of Kansas has lost one of
its most distinguished citizens. Be it
further
Resolved, That these resolutions be
spread upon the minutes of our division
and that in respect to the memory of
our bishop we do now adjourn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-18
GENERAL TRADE QUIET.
Summary of N ercantile Conditions in
Unitad Statas

New York, March 1S-Specia1 trade
ndvices from correspondents of the In
ternational Mercantile Agency through
out the United States chronicle inter
ruptions and changes incidental to
breaking from snowStOrnnS into a SEM
blance Of spring weather and the usual
seasons increase of labor disturbances.
The latter despite their seriousness at
New York are offset by the conserva-
tive action of 1901 soft coal miners
who have decided to accept a reduction
in wages.
Prices for wheat and cotton dropped
further than many bears expected.
Over a considerable period wheat
should range relatively high on fifty
million bushels decline in domestic Wis
ible and invisible supplies within three
years. The long predicted freer move
ment of cotton from the interior with
growing short sentiment has had the
natural effect. ttsttc
The unusual accumulation of funds
at New York by (which banks are
strengthened against the day of Pana-
ma settlements and possible needs by
banks at European centers, is due in
part to checked demands for mercantile
accommodation. In Philadelphia
Pittsburg, Chicago and St. Louis there
is a slackening in demands from banks
also. On the other hand. Boston banks
report no such check. Except at Chi
cagO, among those cities, railway ship
ping facilities have vastly improved
since last week, but Pittsburg reports
many cars needed which have been
sent to New York Central, Lake Shore
and Canadian points.
General trade is quiet. ST Louis takes
the brightest returns, with business vel
ahead of last year in dry goods ant
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-18
SKIN HUMORS
BLOOD HUMORS
Speedily, Permanently and
Economically Cured
by CutiCuTa
WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS
Complete External and
Internal Treatment
Price One Dollar

In the treatment of torturing, disng-
uring, itching, scaly, crusted, pimply,
blotchy and scrofulous humors of the
skin, scalp and blood, with loss of hair.
Cuticura Soap, Ointment and Pills have
been wonderfully successful. Even the
most obstinate of constitutional hu-
mors, such as bad blood, scrofula, in
herited and contagious humors, with
loss of hair, gland1lar swellings, ulcer
Gus patches in the throat and mouth,
sore eyes,, unprecedented blotches, as
well as boils, carbuncles, sc1rvy, sites,
ulcers and sores arising from an impure
condition of the blood, yield to the
Cuticura Treatment, when all other
remedies fail.
And greater still. If possible, is the
wonderful record of cures of tortaring,
dishguring hnmors among infants and
children. The suffering which Cnti cura
Remedies have alleviated among the
young, and the comfort they have af-
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skin and blood. Infantile and birth hu-
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-18
NEGROES BOYCOTT HIM.
Man Pushing "Jim Crow" Bill Finds
Trouble Getting Meals.

snow Hill. Md, March 1S.-Delegate
william K. Kerbin, of Worcester
county, who has been pushing lne
Jim Crow bill in the state ieglsia-
ture, has been boycotted by negroes
Kerbin boards at hotel here WheH
he returned from Annapolis and en-
tered the dining room he was in
formed that the colored cook had re-
fused to prepare another meal for him
Hungry and angry, he travelled to Bal
timore before obtaining food His col
ored Iaundress also has Joined the
movement.