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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-21
MEMORIAL SERVICE OF EVEN LENGTH
SUN CROSSING EQUINOX WITH
USUAL RESULT.

The sun crossed the equinox today, and
the occasion is marked by several popular
beliefs and interesting facts. The prevail
ing stormy weather is due, according to
tradition, to the fact that the sun in its
apparent annual course crossed the equi-
noctial line. or celestial equator, today, and
during the present twenty-four hours the
day and night in all parts Of the earth are
of equal length.
According to another popular saying.
spring begins on March 81 and thereafter
there will be little If any wintry conditions
The occasion is said to herald the arrival
OF balmy breezes bright sunshine and typi-
cal spring weather, besides longer days
and shorter nights. Longfellow. in describ-
Ing the equinoctial period, says it is a time
when descends on the Atlantic the gigan-
tic storm wind of the equinox"
The practical scientists of Uncle Sans
weather bureau, however, do not place any
credence In what they term "the popular
supposltions concerning equinox day in
particular and the equinoctial period in
general
1t Is the stormy season of the year"
SAID Prof. Garriott to Star reporter today
and the fact that the sun crosses the line
has nothing whatever to do with prevailing
meteorological conditions. 1t is simply the
breaking up of winter. The season of the
year Is nearly always marked by rain wind
Guinness and generally unsettled weather
The sun does not go over the imaginary
equinoctial line with jump, as some peo-
pie suppose. Its crossing is gradual and
nothing out of the ordinary occurs as a re-
suit. The so-called equinoctial storms are
simply a matter of association. 1t Is the
stormy season and the people look for some
thing to associate with the atmospheric dis
turbances. and the sun crossing the line
gives them the opportunity to associate the
bad weather with the equinox in cause and
effect 1t is popular idea that cannot be
dissipated."
Referring to the prevailing cloudy and
rainy conditions. Prof. Garriott said the
present storm Is interesting. 1t has been
coming this way from the Pacific coast for
week. The disturbance developed March
Ii. On the coast of California with heavy
rains. These rains drifted slowly eastward
and the storm has been general.
Clearing weather with but slight changes
In the temperature are predicted for to-
morrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-21
MANY CHRISTIANS MAssAcRED.
Over 1000 Men, Women and Children
the Prev of Mohammedans.

Full reports of the Baku atrocities are
published at Vienna. The massacres OF
Kishineff and Gomel were child's play In
comparison. Over 1000 Christians. men,
women and children, were slaughtered
within three days by Mohammedans, amid
scenes defying description.
The victims were shot. stabbed or burned
to death. their eyes gouged out and other
wise mutilated. All this happened in the
presence of the police force. regiment of
infantry and several squadrons of Cossacks
and the governor, Prince Nakashides. who
were unmoved onlookers for three days.
The officers and troops amused themselves
while the slaughtering was going on.
The whole was arranged by the govern
ment to prevent the political manifestations
threatened by the Christian Armenian
population. The Mohammedans. who are
called in those parts Tartars. were supplied
by the government with revolvers and am
munition and given a free hand.
At the house of Balabek Lalayef upward
of forty persons were burned to death,
those trying to escape the flames being in
stantly killed. soldiers and officers coolly
and nephew. escaped to the cellar. but were
found and cruelty tortured, their eyes be-
ing pierced
The military interfered only when re-
sistance was offered by the Christians, and
then the Cossacks helped the Mohamme-
dams to beat the Christians. The wells are
still full of corpses.
Reuter- quotes the Peterburgskia viedo-
mosti for the following account of the mas
sacres at Baku: From O'Clock in the
morning of February 20 and from noon on
February % a massacre without prece-
dent and quite unexpected took place in the
streets and public squares at Baku- The
Tartar inhabitants, armed to the teeth, at
tackled the Armenians, who were unarmed
and defenseless. and pitiessly mastered
them. without distinction of rank. position.
age or SEX The panic was general. All
the shops and places of business were at
once closed. but the owners of them were
shot down.
A sort of torpor, which it is impossible
to describe. seemed at first to have taken
possession of everybody. There appeared
to be nobody to take the defense of the un-
fortunate people. The soldiers did not at
tempt to disarm the fanatical murderers,
who hunted men like wild beasts. killing
them by hundreds
It was in vain that the defenseless In
habitants implored the governor by teie-
phone to send help. The reply was always
the same. mo Cossacks: no guard 1t
was equivalent to the verdict: die. since
thou art taken The bodies OF men, woe
men and children and horses were lying In
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-21

notable in any exhibition. It is not only
a mastery painting, but a profound work
of art. The subject (bare hills seen through
frosty atmosphere and beneath gray sky),
is far from genial and yet the picture Is In
tensely appealing. Standing before it the
observer realizes the bigness of nature and
feels the restful influence of her mute ill.,
difference From the Workman's stand
point it is brilliantly set forth, and to the
layman it is convincingly sincere. "The
Green Calash," the last of the trio, must
have been marked as prize winner from
its admission. so charming is 1t In spirit-so
reserved and skillful in treatment. Much
of the gentle simplicity of the modern Puri-
tan maiden is to be found in the sweet,
pensive face beneath the quaint calash:
and some of the austerity of her ancestors
Is suggested in her upright pose and pa
tient hands. In color it is charming, and
in workmanship more than clever.
The exhibition whole is one of tho
best ever held in this city and is deserving
of the highest commentator. 1t will be
open to the public, free Of charge. from to-
morrow on every week day and Sunday at
ternoons until April Il.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-21
WINNERS OF PRIZES
WASHINGTON ARTISTS 18TH AN
NUAL EXHIBITION.

The winners of the prizes offered by the
trustees of the Corcoran Gallery for the
best three paintings shown in the Society
OF Washington Artists fifteenth annual ex-
fdbtion. were announced this afternoon at
the private view held in the Hemicycle
The first prize of 500 has been awarded to
Charles C. Curran for his painting entitled
"At the Piano." the second prize of 500 to
Leonard Ochtman for a November land
scape and the third prize, $50, to Miss
Ellen Day Hale, the daughter of the Rev.
Edward Everett Hale, for a portrait study
Of a young girl wearing a Green Calash."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-21

the streets and squares by dozens, by hum
drews. There was no one to take them
away,
flowed in streams. and everywhere the
criminal apathy of the authorities was the
subject of universal Indignation. The mas
sacre lasted almost three days.
Toward noon on February 10 Tartar en-
tered an Armenian church and began to
fire on an Armenian soldier. The police
officer who was present arrested him, but
afterward set him at liberty without dis
arming him. and shouted to the crowd.
xiii him, or he will kill you ALL" In saw
ing himself the criminal fired on the crowd
one of whom ran after him and killed him.
This seems to have been the signal. In all
no fewer than 10000 cartridges were ex-
pended
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-21

a rapid pace along the canal. The horse
collided with a telegraph pole, releasing IT.
self and demoiishing the buggy. Mr.. Wills
was accompanied by friend, John l..
Goodman both of whom were thrown out
Robert Mann. colored. residing at Lyon :
mill. while attempting to cross M street
near 9th street late Saturday night vas
struck by west-bound Capital traction
car and seriously hurt. He was conveyed
to the Georgetown University Hospital in
an ambulance for treatment.
Accused Of Theft.
Maggie Dotson, young colored girl. was
taken into custody by the police OF the
seventh precinct Saturday charged with
stealing money from little white girl on
M street, Georgetown Maggie met the
child, whose parents reside at 3012 M street.
and asked to see her pocketbook. The book
was returned to the child. but the sum Ct
money which had been given the little one 10
make a purchase at the grocery was miss
ing: She was lodged In a cell at the sew
enth precinct. fse rs
General and Personal.
The destruction of much valuable shrub
berry in the Naval Observatory grounds was
threatened at an early Hour Saturday after
noon. when fire was discovered by Officer
A. ]. Branzell of seventhI precinct tn. the
Enclosure. With the AID OF several citizens
the fire was soon extingMshed with little
resulting damage. or 2st
Rev. Thomas o. Grouse. pastor of tine
Congress Street M. P:SChYtch of George
town. took "Heroism'5 Cor his theme at the
II o'clock services Sunday A largo audi
ence listened to the speakers utterances on
the subject which was treated exhaust
lively. n
Right Rev. Henry X sattsriee. bishop of
the Washington diocese, win visit st. John s
Episcopal Church Sunday, March %. the
third Sunday In Lent, to administer the
apostolic rite of confirma ton.
The streams Of the upper Potomac and
other nearby rivers will soon be stocked
with large quantity of fish from the ma
tional hatchery. This information causes
delight among lovers of this delightful pas
time in West End.
book lovers club has been organized
under the direction of Mrs. Benjamin Wood
run by the ladies of 32d street extended
The meetings are held at frequent intervals
at the homes of the members.
Announcement is made that Rev. John
Barry will conduct the services at Holy
Trinity Church on Good Friday. Father
Barry was formerly pastor Of ST. Ann
catholic Church, TenleytOwn.
Stanley Pierce has sold through J. Nc
Kenny Berry his properties tn Johnson
court, numbering eleven houses Frederick
4. Linger was the PURCHASER -.
:. = King has returned to Carlisle Pa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-21

after visit to his brother, Mr.. George w.
King of 1892 31st street northwest
w. G. Lewis is convalescing after an ILL
ness of several weeks.
The condition of Prof. George H. Wells.
organist at Holy Trinity Church. is some
what improved today.
After an extended visit to friends in
Georgetown Mr.. and Mrs. Anthony Hanlon
have returned to their home in PittSburg.
Mrs. Frank T. Israel was leader at the de-
votionaI services of the Dumbarton Ep-
committee of the chapter furnished an en-
joyable musical program.
Mr.. George T. Dunlop. president of the
Capital Traction Company. accompanied by
day for an extended European tour They
will not return until summer has passed.
Tried to Commit Suicide.
Saying he was tired of life and wanted to
die, William S. Simpson. former employe
of the Tenleytown Railway Company,
dran a haIf-pint of whisky and 10 cents
worth of laudanum yesterday afternoon. He
Is twenty-eight years old, married and his
home is at oil Grant avenue northwest
When he took the dose of whisky and pol
son he was in the yard in rear of his sis
ter's home at 1850 Jefferson street. Simp-
son has recently worked on farm near
Hyattsville. he told the police yesterday.
The laudanum was procured at George
town drug store, where he told the druggist
he wanted to use 1t for the toothache. Po-
liceman Short responded to a call for as
sistance yesterday and took the sick man
to the Georgetown University Hospital,
where he was relieved of the poison and his
life saved.
Simpson told the police that his married
life was not the happiest, and as he could
not get along at home he wanted to die.
He said he had been working recently and
had not gone home because of his domestic
relations. Last night his wife called at the
hospital and remained short time. Al
though apparently out of danger, Simpson
is still sick and is being detained at the
hospital until he has fully recovered He
Will probably be well enough to leave there
this afternoon or tomorrow.
Coal Company Chooses Officers.
The stockholders of the Raeburn-Garner
Coal Company last evening elected the fol-
lowing directors: Frank H. Bethel, Rob-
ert Cook. George A. Garner, Charles Krae-
mer Ralph w. Lee. ]. Barton Miller, M. G.
Mccormick. James s. Raeburn, E. G.
Schafer. Frank III. Thomas and William F.
Walter. The new directors elected officers
as follows: James IS. Raeburn. president
and general manager: Ralph w. Lee. vice
president, and George A. Garner, secre-
tary-tre.asurer. The company has purchased
the business interests of A. Geary Johnson
and is constructing q. coal trestle. wood
mill. &C., at Rosslyu. Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-21
Trial of Life Preserver Gases April 8.

j. H. Stone. II. c. Quintard. W. Russ and
James Russ, officers of the Nonpareil cork
works of Camden. charged with conspiracy
against the United States government by
placing iron bars in life preservers, APP
at Trenton, N j. yesterday and reinstated
their plea of not guilty. The men changed
their plea of not guilty to guilty TO allow
them to demur to the Indictment. Judge
Lanning dismissed tho demurrer. so the
men were obliged to come into court and
again re-enter their not-guiity plea. Their
trial was set for April 3.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-21
DIED TRUE TO THE FAITH.
Death Of One of the Early Christian
Scientists at Norfolk.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NORFOLK, Va, March 21.-J. Clifton
Bats, one of the original practitioners OF
Christian Science, died last night here from
consumption. He was faithful to the teach
ings- of Mrs. Eddy to the end. A physician
gave a death certificate today and the
burial occurs tomorrow without any COM
plications. Healer Bats was twenty-nine
years old and was at one time pastor of the
Christian Science Church here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-21

We have purchased Of a lead
ing maker a very high-grade lot
of beautiful Black Chiffon Hats;
ready to trim: they are very fin
est quality and would not sell
under $19S.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-21

William Jones. twenty-seyen years old
who lives on Q street northwest was taken
10 the Emergency Hospital this morning
about 12:3o O'Clock and treated for an in
Jury TO his face. He said he received the
injury by being pushed down the steps at
Masonic Temple
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-21
A Guaranteed Cure for Piles.

tehing. Blind. Bleeding Protruding Piles
ur druggist will refund money In PAZo ONT.
hENT falls to cure you I'm to, II days, soc.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-02-17
FARMS ar PRIVATE { RLE

have hny limestone farm Of about 90 cres
situate ~ rail-s northwest " AIarftn.burg
sair IN, royeileHts seich ~ -ei ~. sanab u
asnFe. bargain il sold quick
Another limestone farm containing about no
acre .. siinate Ties soathweFt 81 NaftiBsbufg
Good Improvements and gsod roads TO market. rs
peciAliy d4pted 20 trait anc stock Vel wa;ercd.
Price and terms made knowq ca application.
ARo:hcr sin1it slate fsr,i cona Ming 20 acres sit
aate miles sol. heast OF MartihsbuEg, s room
house, small stable iet 81 frHit ESPECIALLY apples.
Web apted 70 truck raising Said 10 Sc under aid
" good quality of structural slate lYice $4,000
cash.
mother sc aere FARM sra IA les west ~ Mar
tinssurg, n,iiss south Of Hedg svi e. near base ~
m5uetaia. Coed frame rosm house slate ROOT,
barn and her ouibu. ldings abundance Of apple,
peach cherry AID ether ffui =. Price s1ooo.oo.
have suburban and town property and a SO ot7-
ct iaTns.
x pQ1I II Attnrnnr
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-02-17

Nos l and 2, pair of Ciydesdale Mares, coming
years old, we'll broke TO work wherever
hitched, viii weigh LAO los. each, clean and
straight: No. 8. Hamhletonian aud Black
hawk stallion, prince Jr.,' whose pedigree
will be shown on day ofsale; No. & Dun Horse,
work any place. sound ia every respect; o. 3,
BROWN Horse, general purpose animal; No. s,
Black Mare, sound, In foal ny Jack, general
purpose mare; No. Z, Brown Horse. free from
bleniish and will work anywhere: No. s, Sorrel
Horse, thoroughly gbroh en- 70 work any place,
No. 3. Bay Mare in foal. sound. and will work
any place hitched; No. TO- Black Mare, will
weigh 1900 lbs, in foal, and VIII work any
where: No. IL, Bay Horse, thoroughly broken:
No. " Brown Horse, will weigh 100 lbs will
wort. anywhere: No. Is, Brown Gel0ing. 3 yrs.
old exceptional fine style, has been broken to
drive ana ride. BIDS fair 10 make fine horse;
NO. II, Bay Gelding years old, Is natural
gated animal; No. l5. Bay Geld ng, Is a heavy
draft colt; Nos To- and II, 2-year-old q ldiugs,
good style. and also bid fair to make good dfi-
seIs No. Is. Gray Mae, Is straight and sound
and "A fine Wort er; No 10, fine driving Mare,
years old; No ~, fine Fully, years old, well
broken, aud good style; Nos. u, 3 and -,
Nearling Colts
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-02-17
so Head of Cattle.

The bend Of this herd is thoroughbred Polled
Angus Buu, perfectly gentle, and exception
ally fine, cOmiug years old, will weigh 200
lbs; 10 milk cows OF which wall be fl sh by
day of SAFE, all have perfect teet,; Is fat steers,
will weigh /, 40 lbs / al steers will weigh y
lbs. | thoroughbred purham bun calf very
fine animal: the remainder are thrifty young
which steers The above descrbec herd
are all principally Durham strain, aud the
cows are in calf by the allow bull
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-02-17
x POOLE, Attorney.
WANTED

sALEsMEN AND kALEsLA nIfS ia this
anc adjoining territory. 10 represent and adj
veriise the w holssale Department OF = Old
established commercial house OF soitd fnaii-
esal Shading. STAPLE line. Salary 81 ) PEE
Sar, paid weekly. with 81 peu-es savan ed dt.
ret nom hRac lariers H,af-e ami buggy
iurtti-hed when necessary. We furnish every
thing. Position permtt ent. Ad re 8. TEL
80. y HBIA HOUSE, SD hcnon Bldg, Chic
ago, III.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-02-17
PUBLIC SALE
OF VALUABLE
Personal Property.

The undersigned intending to discontinue
business at b dineton and move to Hagers-
town, will sell at public auction at his rest
dence, miles North ~ Martinsburg and 3
Inles south of Falling Waters, along the G. V
Railroad, on
Wednesday, March l, 1905,
commencing at 10 O'Clock, all the valuable de-
scrlbed personal property, to-wit:
2 Head of Horses.
No. bay horse. IL wears old. good wagon ane
barshear 7ader and good II mily driver No
der and well broken to harness safe for any
lady drive, dam l. Hsmbletonian mare.
sire Nutwood; she is one Of the best bred mares
IN the county. shows fine speed, can show a
8-mnute gait now ana has had no training
She Is promi-ing young mare and will be y
good investment tor some Que.
! Cow,
carrying her Bird calf viii be fresh the latter
part of March; she is a No COW.
2 Shoats.
Dayton wagon good as new been used only a
short time; rubher-tire buggy nearly new been
used but a few times; ugh spring wagon with
long BODY, stick wagon 2 sets single harness
in good G ndtion, nearly new; new riding
saddle, collar, sets harness and traces. riding
bride, cutting box. buggy pole, kitchen table
bureau, stoves, ! hard and soft coal burn
ers; ana many other articles not mentioned
We also Will continue the day by aurtiening
on all classes of oie goods, and at night also
We tend special Invitation 10 the fades to
attend these auctions; they wild be shown
courtesy ny being brought forward 10 he front
10 grasp the pAr~atns as they are passed out
Terms of Sale:
credit of8 ri tnthS will he given on sums
OF $40 90 aud upw r1+, purchaser to give note
wa, aP pi seeugy, negotiable and p'ya-
with interest from fHte. bur " pIid ut fnrttir-
ltF interest RENTED. II stfus under 5 0 o
the cash Is required M g5ud, remove II e.
terms are com lied with The frrdit is ex-
ieu0ed ONLY nu tne persosal plopeGy; mer-
ehaRdse sold strictly for 90 sh.
f.. d. LOCKBAUM
J, " Quinn, Aur.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-02-17
SO Head of Hogs,

of which brood sows. of these sows ARE
thoroughbred registered Berlls hires, l fine
Chester and Berkshire boar IS hoats, will
weigh p or $50 lbs, remainder will weigh
from GO To 100 his
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-02-17
PUBLIC SALE
or VALUABLE
Personal Property.

The undefsigua intending to discontinue farming
will sell at her residence Nfafed the road leading
fr. Spring Mills Alip. waeers about ~ miles
Fast u sariug Mills and 3 miles West Of Falling
Waters, on
Thursday, Feb. %, 1905,
commencing al 10 O'Clock. the following property !:
2 Head Of Horses.
No. : IL large gtev horse. viii wsgh 1900 u.s. and
viii work wherever breed. W. ! bay mare, will
weigh roo lbs and will work any place esc.pt lead
5 Head of Cattle,
~ Which are milk aad are pnr- bred Terss y,
pedigree ~i De ho~n % -, q sale; = fai steers.
II Head Of Hogs,
of which are brood soNs. saoa.s will weigh 90
lss each th- REMAND az thrifty sheats
Farming Implements.
z-hor>e stadebatc r WACO, gooi as rev, Thrush K
Slough buggy tae~1, No 20 q liver chilled pillow, pr.
sh- lyngs tor z.hs re wagon, sngie and double
shovel piows lot single and doubl. uees set single
harness. sets Yankee harness. c,ilars. brides.
ci'zens saddle ana sraie heck lines sleigh bells.
hoes, nnaitocks, u bu. measure scoop, COW chains,
rake lot Of com. al some articles not mentioned.
Terms of Sale:
credit OF nine mon. rs will be given on all sums Of
$40 and upwards. parrhaser giving not. with
approved Gu ity. aratie and payable At the
with in,, rest from = if paid at mafari ~
tete,t ,runfted 10 er ocash. No pro, cry
he en- vel u4sii e complied with
MR.. LOUISA pRESNER-
odd & Hoffman. Auc,.
T. H. Ieferss, CleFk.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-02-17
rs Head of Sheep.

3 are bucks, 2ofwhich are straight Southdov n
the remainder are thrifty young ewes, al d
most will lamb by day OF sale