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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-11
CHILDREN START A FIRE.
Slight Damage at Residence of Dele
gate Johnston in Kensington.
ial Correspondence of The Evening Star.


KENSINGTON, Md, February IL, 1904
The home of Mr.. Walter A. Johnston, on
Carroll place and Fawcett avenue, was the
scene of a fire yesterday afternoon at about
9 O clock. The alarm was sounded on the fire
gong, and was p omptly responded to by
citizens who were in the town at the time
and a number of men who were working on
two new houses which are being erected
in the vicinity.
The flames, which originated in closet
on upper floor. were quickly put out by
the use of chemical fire extinguishers.
An investigation into the cause of the fire
disclosed that Mr.. Johnston's two youngest
children. 3 and years of age, respectively,
were left in charge of the cook. All the
other members of the family were absent at
the time, Mrs. Johnston and her mother,
Mrs. White, being in Washington and the
older children in school. The two little
ones went upstairs to play at fire engine.
Cloths were accordingly piled up in the
closet and set afire. After getting a good
start the youngsters set to work to ex.iu-
guish the flames. Finally firing of the
game. they closed the closet and descended
to the lower floor after opening the win
dows to let out the smoke.
The cook detected the odor of smoke and
investigated, finding the flames, which then
alarm.
Mr.. Walter A. Johnston returned from
Annapolis last night, where he has been at
tending the session of the state legislature,
but did not learn of the fire until after he
had reached his home. When seen this
morning he stated that as result of the
fire a large number of clothes which had
been placed in the closet were destroyed,
and that some damage was done to the sur
rounding woodwork. all of which is entirely
covered by insurance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-11
GIVEN CORDIAL WELCOME.
Greetings to New Pastor OF st. Paufs
EnoIish lutheran Church.

A formal welcome was extended ias'
night to Rev. John T. Huddle' feeenli!
called to the ministry of ST. Paul Ehgilsh
Lutheran Church of this city from fhlia-
delphia. A Representatives from nearly
every organization connected with the
church made brief speech stating the
feeling of good will and welcome OF the
organization for the new pastor. Wheh
the latter had responded expressiVeiy' all
of the members had an opportunity 10
shake his hand in greeting
Rev. J. G. Butler, pastor of the Luther
Memorial Church. which is an offshoot OF
st. Pauls, and of which Mr.. Butler was
himself pastor at one time, brought the
welcome of his congregation to- Mr.. Hud-
die. st. Marks Lutheran Church was rep
resented by it's pastor. Rev. Luther
Frantz. who welcomed MFR. Huddie as a
pastor and a college friend, and congratu-
lated the church on its selection. The re,
ception was held in the Sunday school
room, when Mr.. A. F. Fox was master OF
ceremonies. The attendance was very
large
Among those who spoke were Charles
Krex of the Mems Club; John s: Alleman,
superintendent of the Sunday school; Mrs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-11
LOSES HIS MIND.
Joseph Kinsey's Unfortunate Expert
ence With Prize Puzzles.

Joseph Kinsey, tailor whose home and
place of business is at 46S X street sou.h-
west. has been engrossed recently in an
effort to solve:prize puzzles, and last s,ht
he occupied police cell the result. His
last effort was an attempt to solve a word
contest. Last night his family came To -he
conclusion his mind had been affected and
so reported to the authorities. When IT
became necessary for the police to talsa
charge of him last night he Continued u
discuss the problem. and after being de-
prived of his liberty he declared he would
succeed in the next world If not in Ting.
He was transferred from the fourth 20 ne
first precinct and given comfortable quar-
tiers in a witness room. His arrest was
made only after he had used threatening
language about the house and frightened
his family.
DIR. Marbury. one of the police surgeons,
examined him this morning and reported
him insane. He will be examined by an
other doctor before his case is finally re-
ported upon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-11

The John Thomas Concert Company was
the attraction Tuesday evening in the Ep-
worth League star course of entertain
ments. which is beng held in the Nation
al Rifles Armory this winter. The work
of the company proved to be very good,
and it pleased the audience immensely. The
success attained by the previous enter
tainnents in this series had been such as
to assure a large attendance at this per-
Torrance Encores were the rule and the
troupe was accorded quite an ovation. The
next date in the course is February 10,
when Luther Manshp will appear in IAN
Evening of Song and Story" which is re-
ported to be full of fun.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-11
Mcore's Movements Tuesday.

Miss Stonnell, it is said lives in Prince
William county, Va, and is here on a visit.
She has relatives in this city. Mr. Moore
was recently employed with the firm of
WImSdtt * Chler, at the foot of 18th street
luesday morning about 9 O'Clock he left
the office and went out, saying ne was go
ing 10 the doctors to be treated for a slight
injury he had received by falling upon the
ice some days ago. He returned and re-
manned few minutes. When he was ready
To go out the second time ne said he was
gong 10 18th and T streets. but said moth
ing ABOUT why he was going. About noon
that day he called at a drug store and
asked for eight ounces of laudanum and
arnlca. He said he was from the country
and wanted the liniment for his horse. TWO
hours later he registered at the hotel Civ
ing his city address.
The housekeeper reported yesterday
and was told not to disturb the apartments
AS an order had been given that no unnec-
csSaTy noise should be made in the day
time, because members of the Baltimore
Sun staff We're stopping there. and it was
necessary for them to get their rest in the
daytime Again last night the room was
visited and the door found locked and bolt
ed- The register showed that the last oc-
cupant OF the room had paid for but one
DAY lodging, and this morning when the
proprietor looked through the transom he
saw the dead body ON the floor Entrance
to the room was gained through a rear
window. After the coroner had given the
necessary death certificate the body was re-
moved from the hotel and turned over 70
relatives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-11
(3d Floor, Remnant Section.)

Domer widow of DR.. Domer, late pastor
of the church, in behalf of the Ladies' Aid
Society; Miss Harriet Same, for the Chris
tan Endeavor Society, and Mrs. William j.
Palmer in behalf of the Missionary Society.
Miss Gould, member of the church choir,
sang two solos.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-11
---- * I'm Nan ! S--------------
MILLIN FRY.

This is practically the last OF toe
winter millinery.
Don't naglecg The chance if the hat
you're now wearing IS looking shabby
\ miscellaneous let % Has. worth
mary times the asked price.
For Women. Misses and
s ss:s z Choose from MI them '' at lOc.
Ready-to-wear Hats for Women.
Misses and Children; good
shapes and coiors, and re-
dUced from T3c. TO $50, all VNH
in one lot, priced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-11

Emperor William attended soiree given
by Chancellor Won Buelow at Berlin, and at
supper sat by Frau Cos,ma Wagner. with
whom he discussed the production of Par
slfaF at the Metropolitan Opera House.
New York His majesty sympat hized with
her on the piracy of the work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-11

Thousands of situations have been OBJ
tanned through the want columns of The
Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-11
-REMNANTS--
RUG S.
CThird Floor.)

Fifteen India Cottage Rugs or
Runners, 30 inches by II #; just the
thing for porches; regularly OSo
S3.o3, at OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. <O%'
All Floral Designs in Atwood
SMYRNA Rugs, Monarch Brand: worth
s4.25, and only - of them G Oc
left, at ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ~ - : -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-11
Epworth Leag cue Course.

the defendant from IN any way annoying
or molesting petitioner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-11
RIBBONS

Ioc. and I2c. Ribbons, all silk
good lengths and good colors,
l to inches wide, on the &C.
remnant tables at. yard. ~ W
15c. to 25c Ribbons in short lenSt his
plain and fancies; all good,
d b;ssabl s. shades aar5 all silk l2Rc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-11
WRAPPERS,
Second Floor.

This is the last of our FIannelettc
Wrappers. One lot. not overly large, of
size "a, SO and 80 Wrappers, in a va
riety of desirable colors. as well as
black and white. are offered
al reductions from S1.G0 and MUG
81 80 to ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ~ - " Q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-11
Valentine Favors.

It's taken for granted the serious
minded lover will send candy Dainty
boxes are provided.
Red Heart-shaped Candy Boxes,
each 10c.
Red Heart-shaped Boxes, with Gu
pidS ............. ....................... 12c.
Full pound Red Heart7shaped Boxes.
with Cupids. ................. &c.
Other fancy pound boxes, each. =. zoe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-11
CAN DY.

Just to make everything III tic
store news Remnants we call the
candy remnants-it's nothing bur our
fine fresh stock. specially priced for
the one day.
Tomorrow Vanilla and Chocolate
p pdnnSre for f tbe Gsv c or aOc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-11
MISUNDERSTANDING.
zoe. to 35c. Kinds-91ac.

these skirts You'll be
WlL0C
Bal at III
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-11
Railways the Best of Everything for the Least Money"
Mill Ends of 1Oc., 121zc. ard n5c.
LAWNS, II A
DlMITlES, H)0g1 Vara
PERCALES. 49, ~
First Floor.

yards all Plain coored materials lengths
dresses Coo include pinls reds light blues
in
All on the lst floor bargain gain tables at yard Sc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-11
STATIONERY.

Some lots are large, some are
small Some of the largest may not
last the day out. Most radical re-
auctions on everything. Hints Of
kinds and definite news of savings fol-
low:
PC and 35c. Papers. pound. go. .15c.
Ice Envelopes, including white.
Broken packages White Paper,
2jc. and soc. Mourning Cards and
Envelopes, odd sizes; Quire, either
klllu, at -"S
2Jc. box Papers, with Envelopes. 1jc.
One lot of 1904 Calendars. with val
entine greetings attached, HALF
FORMER PRICES.
soc. Souvenir Calendars of Washing
ION at. .-....-.. - -.
One lot of High-class. Gold-pllted.
Silver and Pearl-mounted Fountain
Pens at just half former prices. Sell
ing prices are
So. rs, $500, 81. so.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-12-29

remittances, said Elliott today were
the largest in the history of the post
office.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-12-29

The Lyman Twins are to appear
here N their high elaes musical com-
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-12-29
SOUTHERN BONDS
|. NOT TO Be GOOD
ISSUED DURING REcoNsTRuc
TON PERIOD UNDER ARBl.
TRATiON TREATIES THAT
WILL BE PASSED.
By the Associated Press.

Washington. Dec, 2S.--The senate
committee on foreign affairs mas moi
yer taken up the arbitration treaties
sent to the senate before the noli.
day recess.
Il is expected a meeting Of the com
mittee will be held next week and
tile treaties be fayorably reported
Several southern states. who have
been examining hem nave raised -ae
question as ID whether under tnem
bonds Of southern stu as, issued ga.
ring fine reconstruction pariod coad
be arbitfated and declared Falil.
They have given notice that 1t the
treaties provide for the adjudication
Of sueh bonds they will oppose tlem
unless an amendment is inserted which
in express terms viii declare tAo
bonds Of a state shall not be arbi
rateU.
There are many millions Of bond
which il IS claimed we're fraudulent.
~ issued and for which the s ale new
err received benefit Their payment
was refused
OTHER senators who nave looked in,
to the question say they believe the
arbitration treaties can MOI be con
stned to cover these ate bonds
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-12-29
DIES AS RESULT
Of HIS INJURY
SUPERINTENDENT HARTlGAN or
IRON MOUNTAIN STRUCK ~
A TRAIN DIES IN CHICAGO
HOSPITAL.
by the Associated Press.

by the Associated Press.
Chicago, Dec 2S John C HART.
gan Of Little Rock, Ark. superinsead-
int Of the ST. Louis and Iron Noun
ain ana Southern railroad, died at .he
st. Louis hospital here tonight from
INJURIES sustained LAST night when
truck by a rain at Dauphin park
tation of the Illinois Central
Drrug he sorm Hartigln, va
'amc to Chicago the day before
Christmas to visit mis- sister al Dan.
3hin park, started for The Illinois
Central station intending to come 10
Chicago To get q the station he
was compelled to cross the tracks.
The storm Was at its heiga;. and
while protecting his face from the
blizzard Hartigan failed to notice an
approaching train and was run down.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-12-29

Wien Henrik Ihsen was eight years
old his life of luxury suddenly came
10 az end through reverses of his
father Il is quite natural therefore
that precocious as he was. his a,ten-
tion should be directed toward the
seriousness of life. His childish oc
cupat ons of carving wooden figures
Inducing in masic--eTen 10 the ex
dent If giving public performance
retelns in historical books rather thar
romanees, indicate both she effect O.
necessity ami the direction his ener
gies we're 10 take.
Tho presentation Of Ghosts" in this
city at tae-epera mouse matinee ano
night Monday, Jan. .. by Claus Boge
and & COMPANY Of unusual merit. vii
undoubtedly prove one of the dramat
lc events of the season.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-12-29
EXPECT THEY MAY
DROP THEMSELVES
WHEN GAINESVILLE AND HOP
KiNsviLLE MUST COME
ACROSS WITH THE GOODS
THEY MAY HESITATE.

The telegram cent out from Vim
cennes, Ind, to The eeffct that the
X. j. T. league would drop tie teams
Of Clarksyille, Tenn, and Hopkins
vile. Ky, from the league = fake
and there is nothing 70 tne report.
Ii ii taken here as one Of Fafnba.
kef's wild dreams.
AT the NEE ing o. the magnates Of
the various teams here las Sunday
it was decided 10 have an eighi-team
league out of the X. |. 7 for 1908 and
two new teams We're invited and will
join. those Of Marion H., and Owens
boro, Ky.
AT the meeting H0pkinsyllle was
represented and will Join the league.
II Il no. known yet whether or not
Clark vile ana Henderson will again
join The league. hat It is hoped that
they will and an aishtteam league
formed This was The wish Of all pres
emit here At the meeting sunday
The Official meeting win be held al
/ yincennes. md, Jan Q. 1905 Padn.
cab News. Democrat.
Among those preaent at the meet.
/ ing were representative ONLY from
Paducan, Cairo. Vincennes ana Owen
boro.
Among those NOT present-any
i representatives OF HopknsYille or the
Padueah NewsD Democrat. Conse
lqnently. il does no. knuE whereof il
speahs. Nolhing was SAID al tho
meeting about dropping either Hop
4 kinsylle or Clarksyille but the I'M
ference was drawn thar both would
withdraw their membership II .tle
raarantee waa raised to $500 and $40
I per game.
1 Fun hermore the regular league
meeting is to be held az he Grand
/ BIC el. Vlncennes. Sunday Jan s
Thu Hopkinsyille New Era says
Frank II, Bassett of this city ha,
* Ia officially apptnt,N BY Presi-
dent II M kavauaugh as an umpire
fla the Southern League Last sea.
son he vac on the staff Of umplres
ii BIZ Cotton states league and his
work was 50 satisfactory thas pre-
motiea 70 the larger organization
i follow ed, The appointment came
unsolicited. The position pays $500
mouth and eypens as r. Bassett
& Is one Of the best postau Men on base
bail matters IN the coun ry AMI his
+ friends expect to see him IN the ma
1 jor league by another season.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-12-29
ADJUSTMENTS.
"Holty Toitv.n

That mighty monarch of musical
plays "Hoity Tolty," Weber am.
Fields great $4,000 production which
appears at the opera house Friday,
Dee. 80 is -aid TO be The merries. OF
them an and Manager Williamson In
anticipation Of The active partieipa-
ton Of The S r. o sign In this en-.
gagement is wearing an unusually ex
Dansire smile
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-12-29

Tie company which comes TO the
opera house matinee aud nigh ou
SATURDAY Dec. n presenting the
beautiful emotional rural drama The
Lille Homestead healed by william
Macauley. ha1 been selected with .
care ss TO the fitness Of the indiyidu.
alty )f the character % he sustain
ed. The result is manifested by he
praise of the public and press
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-12-29
SANTA CLAUS
TO THE WORLD
sy the AssocIated Press.

New York. Dec. 2S.-Uni,ed States
played Santa Claus TO the world at
large. according to reports secured
from General superintendent Elliott
OF the money order division OF the
New York post Office. December to
December "A no less than 334,0Si in
ternational orders We're forwarded TO
other lands from this city. and these
orders called for s4G67. 62s.9o. The
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-12-29
WANTS TO FIGHT.
Monnl cIty. M. Dee. n.

Mound City ~, Dec. ~
Editor Cairo Bulletin
Dear Sir, AS we cdlnot rs eve Z
definite answer from Ar. sidney
swift who challenged any laSln man
in the fighting game some time ago
please to say for me ina. | CHALLENGE
Mr. Mize or any other fighter in the
business for purse or gate receipts
anywhere the bou can be pulled Off
and any time they can get ready, u
behalf Of Mr.. Alex Vizena An aus
wer through your valuable paper
from some one would pieaae me very
much Yours truly.
JAMES kid CLARKE.
Brooklyn, n u, Now Of Mound City
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-12-29

The greensboro a4ui er says
Preliminary arrangements for the
1905 season in the Kitty Baseball
league are progressing rapidly, and
the work Of making the schedule will
be t84sen up in the near future Il Ia
practically certain that Owensboro
Will be represented the league being
Ct nrosed Of team at Paducah. lien
derson, Hopldn5yille, 0wensboro.
H. Marion, Ind. ana Cairo, hi,
While tae designation of the lcagu1
becomes inappropriate with the
dropping Of Clarksviile, Tenn, it Is
very probable the league will con
tinue 10 be known as the kitty Y
Splendid bali was played in the
Kitty league last season and the per,
centages Of players ranked high both
in fielding and stick work.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-12-29

Read the Cairo Bulletin for news of
the surrounding country.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-12-29

edy, sAt the Races carrying q larger
company and chorus together with
beautiful scenery, costumes and or
fects.
Miss Patti Rosa, daughter Of he
great eamedieDne Of that name viii
ba seen here with the i.ymaA Twins
big company IN CHI part q "Saiiy
Summers at the opera house We'd
nesaay. Jan
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-12-29
ASK FOR A COMMISSION.

Milwaukee, Dee 2S.-'7he Wiscon-
sin state teachers conven ion today
adopted re buttons asking the legis-
lature to name a commission % in
yestigate the condition in the state
of graded and rural schools.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-12-29
WANT GOOD INSTRUCTORS.

London. Dec. 2S.-The Po1ts Shang
hal correspondent says the ChineJe
government is discharging German
military instructors throughout the
Yangtse region and replacing them
with japanese.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-12-29
aThe Mumnny and lac tiummIna lie

viii is bright CHEEKY comedy
scenes. its clever characterization. it,
novei situations, and its wholesome
lessons the great New York and Lon
don success. The Mummy and the
Humming Bird" comes 10 the opera
house on Tuesday. Jan 3 There arr
not many characters in the play bu'
each 1ne is a distine. sype and a gem
OF a type.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1904-01-26

lie a father is able to start his son in business
with ten thousand dollars, what business is so
safe as farming? Given a young man with a
work, and a desire to make himself useful, where
can he fare better than on a farm? He can apply
his brains to the enriching of the soil, to the
Investigation of his crops, and to the improve
ment of his stock, and at the same time give
reasonable indulgence to his taste for reading
and study. He will have all that contributes to
health of body, vigor of mind and cultivation of
the heart-what occupation or profession can
offer him richer rewards?
True, the soil will not yield him the fabulous
wealth that he might secure by cornering the
production Or supply of some necessity of life,
but it will respond to his industry and give that
of which dishonest gains would rob him-"a con-
science void of offense toward God and man." IF
he must forego the sudden gains that sometimes
come to the stock-jobber, he is also relieved of
fear of sudden losses that are still more frequent
to those whose fortunes rise and fall with the
markets; and the terrors of flood and drought
and wind and hail are, all combined, less to be
dreaded than the conscienceless greed of the mo-
n%opolists who wreck the business of competitors
and swindle confding stockholders.
To the briefess b~arrister who is not ashamed
to work, to the pale-faced clerk who is not afraid
of dirt-to all who can labor and be content with
moderate returns, the farm offers a welcome.
Even the dumb animals are more wholesome COM
panions than the bulls and bears of Wall Street,
and the harvests give back smile for smile.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1904-01-26
INSTITUTES.

We are glad to learn that the series of Farmers
Institutes has begun auspiciously. Writing from
Jackson, DR.. TAFT Butler says: owe have had
splendid institutes at both Warrenton and Jack
son, over 200 at the former place, and nearly 300
here to-day in attendance, with the best of inter
est manifested" We learn that the institute at
Warrenton was also a thorough success. Insti-
places:
Windsor, Monday, January Is.
Gainesville, Wednesday, January 81.
Currituck Courthouse, Friday, January %.
Camden Courthouse, Saturday., January 80.
Elizabeth City. Monday, February l.
Hartford, Tuesday, February 2.
Edenton, Wednesday, February 3.
Roper, Friday, February 5.
Washington, Saturday., February 8.
Greenville, Monday, February s.
Tarboro, Tuesday and Wednesday, February
9 and 10.
Goldsboro, Thursday, February II.
Among the topics to be df Used are: "Sol I'm
provement and Hill Side Ditching," by State
Chemist B. W. Kilgore; "Varieties of Cotton and
Corn and Their Improvement by Seed Selection"
by Assistant State Chemist O.. B.. Williams;
Common Diseases of Farm Animals" by State
Veterinarian TAFT Butler; "Fertilizers for Corn
and Peanuts" by State Chemist B. W. Kilgore;
"Hog Raising" by State Veterinarian Tate But
Ter.
Go and take your neighbor with you.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1904-01-26
A THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK.

Read not to contradict and ~confute, nor to be-
lieve and take for granted; nor to find talk and
discourse, but to weigh and consider. Some books
are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some
few to be chewed and digested. That is, some
books are to be read only in parts; others to be
read, but not earnestly; and some few to be read
wholly, and with diligence and attention-From
Lord Bacoa,s Essay, o. Studies."