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Gilpin observer., 1904-04-21
LONGEVITY Of Birds,

Small singing birds live from eight
to eighteen years. Ravens have lived
for almost hundred years in cap
tivity, and parrots longer than that.
Fowls live ten to twenty years. and
swans are said to have attained the
age Of 300. The long life OF birds has
been interpreted as compensation fos
the great mortality of their young.
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-21
Trains Autograph.

A Southern woman's request for his
autograph called forth from the late
George Francis Train the following
poetical response:
Fair Stranger! A lady's command
My ready attention insures;
II you will accept OF my hand,
II is always most lovingly yours.
George Francis Train"
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-21

STATE OF ,2a.s OHIO taTyt% c,TT OF TOLEDO IS.
FRANK CHENEY makes oath that he IL senior
partner Of the firm OF +. J. CHENEY Co., doing
business in the City of Toledo County and State
aforesaid, and that said frm will pay the sum Of
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every
case of CArARRH that be cured by the use Of
HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before and subscribed In my pres.
ence this 9Th day of December, A. d. 1856.
A. W. GLEASON,
sE..s NOTARY PUBLIC.
Hairs Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts
directly on the blood and mucous surfaces Of the
system. Send for testimonials. free.
F. j. CHENEY CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-21
Insist on cettIno Il.

Some grocers say they don't keep De-
hance Starch. This is because they have a
stock on hand Of other brands containing
only 10 OF. in q package, which they won't
be able to sell first, because Defiance con-
tains 16 OF. for the same money.
Do you want 16 OF. instead Of 12 OF. for
same money! Then buy Defiance Starch.
Requires no cooking.
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-21
California and Return via Union
Pacific

To San Francisco or Los Angeles
be sold April "a to May inclusive.
Final return limit June 80. Liberal
stop-overs both going and returning.
Free side trip to Salt Lake City.
You can go or return through Port
land (via Shasta Route of o. r. & N.
steamer between San Francisco and
Portland. meals and berth on steam
er included) for only $l1 extra.
Write for our special folder. "Los
Angeles"
For full Information call on or ad-
dress E. r. Griffin, General Agent U.
p. r. R.. 94l 17th ST.. Denver.
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-21

Ask Your Dealer For Aliens Yoot-Ease,
A powder. 1t rests the feet. Cures Corns,
Bunions Swollen. Sore. Hot, Calious, Aching
Sweating Feet and Ingrowing Nails. Aliens
Foot-Ease makes new or tight shoes easy. Al
all Druggists and Shoe stores. IS cents. Ac-
cept no substitute. Sample mailed FRRx.
Address Allen S. Olmsted, Le Roy. NY,
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-21

Eampon Third City, writes:
"eruna fine medicine to take season Of the year.
Taken the system and scks t0n
Strengthening In fall and winter
also find that
scng gentle sfinu
liant the In fact consider whole medicine
chesk-Miss Marjory Hampton
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-21

did you ever have your picture in a
newspaper? mo; but expect to. One
of my wifes second cousins has just
applied for a divorce"
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-21

Always a little better than any other
lead on the market. Ask your dealer or
write us. The Humphrey-Jones Mer. Co..
1921 Arapahoe ST.. Denver. Colo.
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-21

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teething softens the gums reduces IN
nammston. allays PAIN curc wind coliU 25c bottle.
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-21
Being out of debt is the best thing out.

Ido not believe Piso's Cure for Consumption
has an equal for coughs and colds.-JoHa
BOYER, Trinity Springs, Ind. Feb. is, 1900
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-21

All Up to Date Housekeepers
nse Defiance Cold Water Starch, because it
is better, and o. more of it for same
money.
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-21

A woman isn't necessarily thief be-
cause she hooks dress.
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-21

Do Your Clothes Look YelIow7
Then use Defiance Starch, it will keep
them white-16 OF. for 10 cents,
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-21

With the exception of the girls
father and the dog. all the world toll
crates lover.
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-21

An old bachelor says that a man can
win wife by writing poetry. but to keep
her he has to write checks.
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-21

The right kind of girl doesn't need
leap year in her business.
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-21

The successful book agent always stops
in the front yard to admire the children
there
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-21

In spite OF her sex the female elephant
doesn't require a larger trunk than tn,
male
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-21
Defiance Starch

should be in every household, none so good
besides A OF. more for 10 cents than any
other brand Of cold water starch
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-21
l. XIIead

The rooster does all the Growing. but 1t
is the hen that lays the eggs.
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-21

A Kansas paper tells of collision be
tween freight train and heavily-loaded
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-21

The average man either boasts of his
good health or howls about his aches and
pains.
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-21

Old Sofas, Backs of Chairs, ETC., can
be dyed with PUTNAM FADELESS
nvES
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-21
LESS THAN ONE FARE.

Some people can put on more than q
million airs without being millionaires.
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-21
WiaaIe.stlck LAUNDRY BLUE

Won't spill, break, freeze nor spot clothes.
Costs 10 cents and equals 20 cents worth of
any other bluing If your grocer does not
keep it send 10c for sample to The Laundry
Blue Co., IA Michigan Street, Chicago.
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-21

When You Buy Starch
buy Defiance and get the best, IS OF. for 10
cents. Once used, always used.
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-21

STOVE REPA1ns of every known make OF
NJ ~ stove, furnace range. GEO. A.
fuLLEN. 1881 LAwhENCK ST. Denver. Phone fiS
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-21
Denver Directory

Fidelity Savings Assn n%s %cscSa,. Sssas.''
SEND FOR PER CENT. DEPOSIT PASS BOOK
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-20
JUSTICE PRITCHARD.

by Machen. The admitting of the evidence.
IT, was added, would take the defense by
surprise, and would result in a great con-
sumption of time.
United States Attorney Beach and AS
slstant United States Attorney Taggart de-
clared that the testimony was offered solely
for the purpose Of showing that Machen
was energetic in bringing about the install
lation of the fastener
The testimony was admitted for the pur-
pose stated by the government. the court
remarking that II the defense could con-
vince him later that the ruling was i'm
proper the testimony would then be ex-
cluded.
After another long argument the court
declined to admit in evidence the letter In
forming the New York officials that 1900
fasteners had been shipped to them until
the initials "a. w. NJ" thereon had been
proved to have been placed thereon by Mr..
Machen.
Mr.. Halstead was then recalled to the
witness stand. eu
Mr.. Halstead was examined at length re-
gardng additional deposits in his bank to
the credit of Martha J. oLorenz, of checks
signed by D. B. Croft. One Of these de-
posits, during August, 1900, amounted to
So, 020.74, and another to So sol.
There were what the government consid-
cred significant debit entries in Mrs Lo-
renz's account shortly after the dates OF
each deposit, and also purchases of drafts.
The examination of Mr.. Halstead had not
been concluded when an adjournment was
taken until 10 O'Clock tomorrow morning.
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HyattsvilIe and Vicinity.
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star

special Correspondence OF The Evening Star
HYATTSVILLE. Md, January 20, 1904,
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman E. Burgess enter
tanned a number of friends here Monday
evening in honor of Mrs Burgess birthday
anniversary. Piano recitals were rendered
by Mrs. c. Parker and Miss Vera Corey,
and Mr.. P. c. Bowen and F. Grady enter
tanned with readings. Dancing and refresh
ments rounded out most pleasant evening.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs. p. C..
Bowen. Mrs. E. Burgess. Mr.. and Mrs Con-
rady, Mr. and Mrs. Crawford, Mr. and Mrs.
Daw. Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Dutton, Mrs.
Marian Erwin, Mr.. and Mrs. H. E. Machen,
Mrs. Fenton. Mrs. Parker, Mrs. Stuckett
Mrs. Tall, the Misses Elizabeth Burgess,
Edwina Corey Vera Corey, Edna McChes-
ney, Jessie Crowford, M. Iglehart, India
Johnson. Susie McChesney, Julia Miller.
Effle Morrison, Bessie Scaggs, Bessie Yea
ger. and Messrs Elmer and Eugene Bur-
CESS. R. Crawford, A. Fenton, w. McChes-
ney and w. Yeager
The voters Of this section are watching
with considerable interest the action of the
representatives in the legislature from
Prince Georges county in the matter of the
selection Of a successor to Senator Louis E.
McComas. The members Of this delegation
are all democrats. and the bulk Of the vote
that elected them came from this section of
the county. At present the Prince Georges
county delegation is badly split up.
A bill has been prepared for submission
to the legislature asking for an appropria-
ton Of $4,000 with which to erect and equip
public school building at Hyattsville. A
building committee composed Of Mayor
Charles A. Wells, President OF the Town
Council DR.. Joseph r. Owens. Councilman
Charles H. Welsh. Charles H. Long, Edwin
Devlin. jr., w. w. Maloney, John Fainter,
Jr., Town Treasurer w. H. Richardson
Town Clerk John F. Hickey and the corpor-
alton counsel, James c. Rogers, is named to
Ia, ct%n 80 I,
1t is proposed to have the county commits
sioners issue bonds to cover the cost of this
building. or to levy tax sufficient to meet
the cost. Another bill Is preparing having
for its object the bonding of the town for
$4,000, with which to install a system of
sewers in Hyattsville.
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SHOE WORKERS CONVENTION.
A Number Of Amendments to the Con
stitution Adopted.

CINCINNATI. January 20.-The conven-
ton Of the Boot and Shoe Workers Inter-
national Union today decided that the new
reinstatement fees and all other constitu-
tional amendments shall be effective
March 1.
Constitutional amendments were adopted
making members Of cutters. trimmers. edge
makers and other independent unions In
eligible to local or general offices or as del
egates to conventions of the Boot and Shoe
Workers Union; making the penalty $50 for
any union worker making any individual
contracts; for change in the Shoe Work
ers' Journal so as to give more news of spe-
cial interest to the union; for plurality
instead of a majority in electing officers
and members of the general executive
board and changing the time of general
elections from June to July and in locals
from October to September.
The committee on resolutions reported IN
structions to the three delegates to go to
st. Louis Monday. February l. Elmer Rob-
inson of Lynn declined to serve on the COM
mittee with his hands thus tied. with less
power than a messenger
President Tobin opposed the instructions.
and asked that the COMMITTEES be asked to
follow the policy as outlined in the conven-
ton proceedings. A long discussion on the
ST. Louis controversy followed
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no ADMIT PORTO RICANs.
Decision Of Brotherhood Of Carpenters
and Joiners.


and Joiners.
Special Correspondents Of The Evening Star.
SAN JUAN. p. R.. January Is. 1904.
Word was received by the last mail by
Santiago Igiesias, the organizer OF the
American Federation Of Labor in Porto
Rico that the referendum vote which the
United Brotherhood of"Carpenters and
Joiners of America conducted to determine
whether or not the Porto Rican unions
should be admitted into the confederation
has resulted probably in, an overwhelming
majority in favor of such admission.
The general secretary. Mr.. Duffy of In
dianapolis states that the votes are now
all in the general offices in that city and
are being counted. While the count has not
been completed as yet. he says there Is no
doubt about the result, as 1t Is apparently
largely in favor Of granting charters to the
Porto Rican unions,. nl
BY instruction of the general executive
board the matter OF admitting the Porto
Rican carpenters was submitted to the en-
tire membership Of the brotherhood, and
three applications are now pending at In
dianapolis for admission-one from San
Juan, one from Ponce and one from May
aguez AS soon as the matter Of the fees.
etc. have been compiled with charters will
be issued to the three unions and all others
that may apply complying with the regula-
lions.
This has been a great victory for the
Porto Rican carpenters and they hope that
many benefits will result from their affllia-
lions with the great brotherhood.
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Anacostia and Vicinity.

Frank McGrath. the eleven-year-old boy
whose disappearance from the home of his
parents, at No. 438 Jackson street, Ana
costa. Monday. was mentioned in The Star
was found yesterday. He was brought to
Anacostia and restored to his parents by
John Travers, colared man residing be-
low Oxon Hill. Prince Georges county, Md.
where the boy had found his way.
There will be no more coasting on the
dangerous Kershaw hill. adjacent to the
District line. at Congress Heights, where
Herman Dietrich was seriously hurt with
Shree companions while sleighing Sunday
night. Citizens of the locality turned out
with picks and wheelbarrows. reducing a
sand bank In the neighborhood with their
tools and literally covering every inch OF
the hill with sand, The Dietrich lad. whose
spine Is said to be affected, Is improving
somewhat.
The condition of the country roads be-
tween Anacostia and the adjacent points In
Prince Georges county, Nd, is such as to
prevent much communication between the
places referred to.
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COFFEE GROWERS ORGANIZE.
Porto Rican Association Decides to
Tax It's Members.

Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
...s.. SAN JUAN, P. R., January 10, 1904.
The coffee growers Of Porto Rico took
another long step forward this week when
the Coffee Planters Association held two
days session. at which nearly 100 dele
gates from twenty-eight different towns
were present BY far the most important
thing done was the approval OF a general
tax which is to be collected from every
member of the association to provide funds
to support the organization and carry on
the work for which the members are asso-
ctating themselves. Each member is to pay
8 per cent OF the annual taxes he pays to
the government upon his coffee estate
It is estimated that this general tax will
Yield the association an annual revenue of
from $4,000 to $4,000. 1t is also expected
that all Of the coffee planters OF the island
will be induced to join the association. and
thus make the movement still more formid-
able.
The Spanish Bank, the Banco Territorial
Agricofa. the San Juan chamber OF COM
merce and other strong bodies are now en-
Enthusiastically backing the association. the
objects of which are. according to the first
article Of the constitution. to protect and
promote the agricultural and coffee inter-
ests Of the island and the commercial and
industrial enterprises connected Herewith,
to solicit of the government and the local
and national legislatures their assistance
and aid, etc. The directive committee,
which is given large powers. consists Of
seven members, residents of San Juan, and
two members from each of the local COM
mittees. The executive committee Is COM
posed of fourteen members, being the San
Juan members of the directive committee
and seven more from the other towns Of the
island.
The association win use its influence in
behalf of the passage Of the proposed
$4,000, 900 loan bill in aid Of the farmers of
the island It will also endeavor to push
Porto Rico coffee to the front at the st.
Louis exposition. The sentiment In favor
Of properly advertising the product is
steadily growing stronger.
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REDUCTION OF PRICE OF GAS.
Hearing Today Before the District
Commissioners. .'.5


The Commissioners granted a public hear
ing today relative to Senator Fosters bill
providing for the reduction in the price OF
gas to Washington consumers from mot
exceeding 81 per thousand cubic feet to not
exceeding rs cents per Thousand cubic feet.
Directors and stockholders Of the Washing
ton Gas Light Company and a number Of
representative citizens were present and
made brief speeches relative to the ques-
ton.
Evan H. Tucker was the first speaker.
He thought the price of gas should be re-
duced, If it could be proved that the CON-
pany could realize a profit in furnishing gas
at lower figure.
Mr. George w. King gave statistics con-
corning the manufacture of gas. He said
monopolies thrive In Washington better
than in any other city, in the United States.
John McIlhenny, consulting engineer Of
the Washington Gas Light Company. said
that public utility corporations are more
harassed in Washington than In any other
city. He said that only in Cleveland, Ohio.
and Wheeling W. Va, is the price of gas
lower than 1t is In Washington. Attorney
William Hitz declared that Washington is
the worst city In the country Tor the In
vestment Of capital
He urged that the Commissioners consider
the motives which prompted the introduce
ton of the bill.
Mr.. Hitz argued that the prosperity OF the
Washington Gas Light Company Is due to
efficient and careful management. He said
Senator Fosters bill Is unreasonable.
The last speaker was r. H. Goldsborough.
a director of the company. He said the bill
was introduced under Misrepresentation
as to the recent declaring of dividend Of
81 100000 He said the matter would be
explained to the committees In Congress.
He said all large corporations operate on
a so per cent basis He mentioned certain
companies in Washington the profits of
which are 80 per cent on the capital stock
He said the profits Of the local gas COM
pany are much less than 80 per cent.
The Commissioners will announce their
decision in the matter some time next week
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ST. LOUIS HACK DRIVERS STRIKE
They Demand $3.50 a Week and 6
Twelve-Hour Dav.

ST. LOUIS. January 2O.-Eight hundred
hack and carriage drivers went on strike
today to enforce their demands for S12 so a
week pay. twelve-hour day, 25 cents an
hour for overtime and recognition of the
union.
The strike Is directed against the st.
Louis Liverymen and Undertakers' Asso-
citation. William Reynolds. business agent
OF the union, says that the union controls
$50 Independent carriages and eight
hearses, and that with these they propose
to conduct whatever funerals there will be
during the strike.
He added that the strikers have financial
backing to the amount of $3.50 900 from the
International Brotherhood of Transfers.
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insane From Cigarette Smoking.

CHICAGO. January 2o-Mtss Fannie Nc
Nabb. said to be victim OF the cigarette
habit. has been adjudged insane. She Is
thirty-three years old, and evidence was In
package Of cigarettes every day for years.
Two years ago she was treated at a sani-
tarium and was supposed to have been
cured, but the habit regained its hold on
her
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r II. P. A M
Hazers to Be Reinstated.

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio. January 20.-The
three cadets dismissed from the Annapolis
Naval Academy for hazng will In all prob
ability be reinstated. Commandment Brown
son having agreed to the introduction of
bill in Congress for the purpose. One OF
the three cadets Is Joseph Little, jr., OF
this city. The news has just been COM
municated to the boys father by Senator
]. B. Foraker.
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RESULT IN LOUISIANA.
Blanchard for Governor and Foster for
Senator Assured.

NEW ORLEANS. January 2o.-Today' $
returns OF yesterdays primary do not indi-
cate any change In the result previously
announced, 10 far as the contest between
Blanchard and Jastsremski for governor is
concerned. Blanchard Is apparently nomi-
mated, his majority In the city being APP
proximately 1900.
The result In the country Is close. San
ders Is nominated for lieutenant governor
and Murphy J. Foster for United States
senator. The attorney generaismp between
Reid and Guion il doubtful There may
have to be q second primary for auditor and
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Absolute Divorce Granted.

today granted an absolute divorce to Ada
Schneider from Claude Schneider. The GUS
tody Of Constance NJ. Schneider, the minor
child Of the coupae, was awarded to Mrs
6oarznf6nf.
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Receiver Asked for Trenton Company.
TRENTON. N. J.. January 20.-Chanceilor
Magic today made an order for cause to be
shown at Trenton on January rs why
receiver should not be appointed tor the
American Brick ara tn G0EfuGfnlk
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UndermusHins.
Doc.

3 styles Of Women's
Muslin Gowns. trim
med with tucks and
embroidery: also Long
and Short Skirts. UNI
brella Drawers, French
Corset Covers and Che
mise, trimmed with
lace and embroidery
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Frozs In schooner,s Cabin.

PHILADELPHIA. January 20.-Hubbard
O'Neiil Of Norfolk, Va. was frozen to death
during last night in the cabin OF schooner
Elm City. which arrived here yesterday
from New Haven. ONeiu was steward OF
the vessel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-20
LinOIeurn,
20c.

Heavy Linoleum. in
lengths from 2 to 8
yards. Each piece IL
full two yards wide.
Regular Soc. to TIC. val
ues. at 200. per square
yard tomorrow only.
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Continued from First Page.)

ment must prove the genuineness of the in
itials and that no assumption would he
taken. This the government will do.