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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-27
CAREER OF DIR. JOHNSON.
Clergyman Died at Georgetown UNI
versity Hospital

Rev. James Gibson Johnson, DID,. whose
death occurred at Georgetown University
Hospital last Thursday, as told at the time
in The Star, came of distinguished lineage.
He was one of a group of six brothers,
natives of Plymouth county, Mass, all of
whom in one way or another have been of
service to the government They came of
unadulterated New England stock, none of
their ancestors having come to Massachu-
sets later than 100 Their grandfather.
jeremiah Johnson, served through the rev.
olution and the war of 1872. Their father,
Lorenzo Dow johnson, was referred to by
Lincoln as 1.-The chaplain general of the
army" because of his work in Washington
and at the front throughout the war. Their
mother was Rhode Island Burgess. grand
daughter of a revolutionary minute man,
sister of a chief justice of the Rhode Island
supreme court and niece of Tristan Burgess
called in Congress the Bald Eagle of the
North" Three of these six brothers are
now living. Arnold Burgess Johnson of
Washington has been for thirty-siX years
the executive head of the light house board.
He was Charles Summers secretary in the
latter years of the great senator's life, and
held him in his arms when he was dying.
Dr. Joseph Taber Johnson of Washington,
national delegate of various medical con-
crosses, was surgeon during part of the
war j. Augustus johnson, lawyer of
New York, member of the committee OF
ministration, served the government as con-
sui general in Syria and as special commits
sioner to Jaffa and Cyprus on special occa-
sons. James Gibson Johnson was i'll Wash
ington at the time of the war, interested
with his brothers in the liberation of slaves,
and he was successfully secretary TO Arson
Burlngame and to William II. Seward
DIR. j. G.. Johnson's death was preceded
by that of his next youngest brother, Lor-
EMO NJ. Johnson, president of the Pittsburg
and Shlwmut railroad who at the time OF
the civil war had been in the pay depart
ment of the army and later was consul gen.
eral in the orient. The youngest of the
brothers had been the first of the group
to go. John Burgess Johnson was the young
est captain in the army at the time of his
death in 1896 having won his commission
at the age of fifteen and been promoted be-
fore he was seventeen. OF these six broth
ers all were married, several of their chill
dren having sustained the family tradition
and are now serving or have served the
government.
Rev. Dr. Johnson was accompanying the
remains of his wife from Monterey, Mexico,
to their former home al Pennington, Conn,
and was stricken by the fatal illness when
he reached Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-27
NO LEGAL BATTLE.
Question of Removing Overhead Elec-
trio Wires Settled.

The District Commissioners will not be
obliged to engage in a legal battle with the
Washington Railway and Electric Company
to secure the removal by that company OF
the overhead wires which cross the Ten
leytown road and supply electric current to
the premises of Mr.. John r. Mclean, near
Cleveland Park. In a communication re-
ceived by the Commissioners today from
Gen. George H. Harries. vice president OF
the company, the municipal officials are in
formed that although the company is UNI
willing to remove the wires and does not
surrender its rights in such cases, yet at
the earnest request of Mr.. Mclean the
company will take down the wires without
friction or litigation.
This matter has been the subject of con-
troversy between the District authorities
and the electric company for the past few
weeks. Electrical Engineer Allen reported
that the wires of the company on several
occasions have fallen upon District wires
and put out of commission the police and
fire systems in that section. The company
was notified to place the wires underground
in crossing the road.
The electric company refused to do this
and recently wrote the Commissioners ask
ing what they proposed to do In the event
the company failed to comply with the
order to remove its wires. In a terse reply
the Commissioners informed the company
that if the company failed to remove the
wires the District would perform the work.
The announcement of the company's pro-
posed unwilling compliance with the order
OF the Commissioners is contained in the
following letter from Gen. Harries:
Responding to the earnest request OF
Mr.. John r. Mclean that there be no fric-
ton or litigation over the wires by which
his residence on the Tenleytown road is
supplied with electric light, l have the
honor to notify you that the wires in ques-
tion-for some time the subject of contro-
veIsy-will be removed by us.
I'm order that there may be no room for
misunderstanding l take this opportunity
to say that in the opinion of this company
your notification to us to remove the wires
referred to could not be justified in law
and this opinion we were prepared to de-
fend in the courts. Our somewhat unw1il-
ing compliance with Mr.. McLean's request
renders further action unnecessary as to-
this specific instance, but that compliance
must not be regarded a departure by this
company from the sound principle foS
which it contended and upon which it con-
tinueS to stand.
The Commissioners apparently are pleas
ed that the company is to remove the wires,
however unwilling it may be to perform
this work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-27
HIS EXCUSE NO GOOD.
Chauffeur for Miss Rooseelt Fined
Ten Dollars.

When the case against Louis Ruprecht,
manager for the Washington Electric Vehi-
Gle Transportation Company, was called
before Judge Scott in the Police Court this
morning upon a charge Of propelling his
automobile on Pennsylvania avenue north
west at a greater rate of speed than twelve
miles an hour, considerable interest was
manifested when he stated that he thought
he was immune from the law by reason OK
the fact that he had a member of the FAM
lily Of President Roosevelt in his machine
at the time.
Policeman Mccarthy of the sixth precinct
police was the complaining officer and stat
ed that the machine was being propelled at
a greater rate of speed than allowed by the
laws of the District of Columbia. 1t is stat
ed that the passengers in the automobile
were Miss Alice Roosevelt and Representa-
tive Nicholas Longworth of Cincinnati.
Judge Scott after hearing the admission OF
the defendant that he had exceeded the
rate of speed as allowed by law, entered q
fine of $40, which was promptly paid.
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The Chinese Editor Rejects Politely.

From the London Chronicle.
The British author in his days of strug-
gle, knows what it is to have his manu-
script returned with the formula. DE
clined with thanks. The struggling French
author IS accustomed to the stereotyped
phrase, Impossible, mile regrets" But
how much better they manage this affair in
the far east. What does a Chinese editor
say about the MS he is returning? I'VE
have read 1t with infinite delight. By the
holy ashes of our ancestors we swear that
we have never seen SO superb a master
piece. His majesty the emperor our ex-
allied master, if he were to print 1t, would
command us to take it as a model and never
publish anything of a less striking quality
As we could not obey this order more than
once in ten thousand years we are COM
PEELED to send back your divine manuscript
and beg thousand pardons" British ed
itors and publishers, please copy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-27
Roberts
Stone Water Filter.

We have just received a new
shipment of Roberts Stone Water
Filter, which we especially recon-
mend, and which is as near germ
proof as any stone filter can be. 1t
fits on any spigot; large or small,
and when it has gathered certain
amount of dirt refuses to work; so,
no matter how careless you are, you
can't make it a menace to your fam
lily. You then scrape it clean-easily
done-and it is new again. Will
last almost indefinitely.
Price, $I.5o.
Fifth floor. Eleventh st.
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AlIendale Quilts.

The old-fashioned White Dimity
Quilt that can be Numbered as easily
as a muslin sheet.
For nearly two years the manu-
facture of this quilt has been discon-
tinued, and they are now being made
only in limited quantities.
We have just received our first de-
livery and would advise an early Sc
lection.
All sizes
"a for Single Beds.
8-4 for "a Beds.
1914 for Double Beds.
ia for Double Beds.
1924 for Extra Size Beds.
Second noor. Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-27
The .sWOOdWard
& LothrOp"

is high-grade sewing machine.
Everything about it is the best
materials, workmanship, design.
All have the most recent improve
ments, newest case patterns, and
are accompanied by a fve-year
guarantee.
There is no experiment attached
to the purchase of these machines.
They are made in accordance with
specifications furnished by us, and
we know how they should be, and
how they are, made.
We sell machines on the same
basis as other merchandise There
is no room in our methods for the
old and expensive agency plan" by
which most of the machines were
sold dozen or so years ago, and
which cost more to sell a machine
than we pay for one. By thorough
organization only, whereby econo-
my is observed in production, sales
are increased, and the cost of selling
decreased, is it possible to have the
Woodward & Lothrop Sewing Ma
chimes stand for so much in quality
and so little in cost.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-27
Looking for Missing Boy.

The parents of Leo Fleishman, who has
been missing from his home since last
September, are making strong endeavor
to locate him. He is described as being
about sixteen years old, 5 feet inches tall
and Weighing 40 pounds. He has a sandy
complexion and light gray eyes.
His mother. Mrs. Pauline Freshman. who
lives at SO East 59th street, New York,
says she would be very grateful for any III
formation as to his whereabouts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-27
Cassius Ross Dies Suddenly.

Cassius Ross OF 1927 Champlain avenue
died suddenly yesterday morning. The re-
mains will be taken tomorrow to his old
home, Bealeton, Va, for interment The
deceased is survived by his sisters, Jose
phine Ross and Nellie Turner and his uncle,
Frank Ross
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-27
Special Value i'm
Suit Cases.

The up-to-date traveller, whether
going on a long or short journey,
carries a Suit Case. 1t is convenient
to carry, occupies small space, has
a wonderful capacity and the con-
tents are easily accessible.
AS a special value we offer a lot
of Suit Cases, made of selected cow
hide leather, on steel frames (sewed
rn); real linen lining; shirt fold N
lid; heavy leather corners; brass
lock. An unequaled value.
Special price, $500 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-27
Fair Weather Promised.

1--WE will borrow another day from April
tomorrow said Prof. Edward B. Garriott
of the weather bureau this afternoon, in
describing the weather outlook for the next
thirty-six hours. THE skies promise to be
blue and fair and the temperature to be up
to the 20 mark, as it is today"
There is a prospect of some rain on We'd
nesday, however, with somewhat cooler
weather, and it is believed March will go
out like lamb according to the old
weather axiom
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-27
Pleads Not GUILTY.,

Angus p. Cross, who lives in Fenton
place northwest, plead not guilty to the
charge when arraigned before Judge KIM
ball in the Police Court this morning upon
a charge of assaulting Ida Cross of 10 X
street northwest. After demanding a jury
trial, bond in the case was fixed at $780,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-27
Forfeited Collateral,

Henry and George Lafontayne, whose
addresses were given as the Center Market.
forfeited s. collateral each this morning
when their names were called in the Police
Court upon a charge of assaulting Frank
Davis of 80 street southeast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-27
The Rosette Iron.

We are demonstrating the Ro-
settle Iron, which is a distinct nov
city in cooking. 1t consists of ene
handle and two molds, and makes
delicious, fresh, crisp rosettes in a
few minutes. Makes forty cakes
for 10 cents.
soc. a set.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-27
Matched Sets of
WOmen'S Underwear.
Second floor. G st.

We are showing in connection
with our elegant imported novelties
in Women's Dainty French Lingerie
and Bridal Trousseaux matched
sets of domestic make that closely
resemble the French goods. We
call attention to the following sPe-
cial values ina 3-piece sets:
Matched Sets Of nainsook consisting of three
pieces, gown. drawers and chemise, richly trimmed
with embroidery. lace and beading.
$3.50 the set.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-27
Will of C. J. Myers.

BY the terms of the will of the late c.
]. Myers, dated October q, 1909, and filed
today for probate, his estate is left to his
wife, Sarah Myers, who Is named execu-
trix.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-27
Clothing Establishment Robbed

The clothing establishment of Mr.. AL
fred Berger was robbed Saturday night or
yesterday morning. An entrance was eff
fected by using a duplicate key, and $50
worth of clothing taken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-27
Guaranteed
Sewing Machines.

The spring sewing must be done,
and much of the labor may be
saved by the aid of modern, high
grade sewing machine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-27
WOnnnen's
New Shoes.

Each new season finds us setting
the standard higher and higher and
demanding greater excellence or
lower prices. Throughout the en-
tire line of models are to be seen
marks of betterment which we nave
secured for our new lines of shoes.
And nowhere else will there be
found a greater breadth of variety,
nor shoes OF such universally high
character.
The full spring lines are complete
for women and children. Easter Sc
lections can be made now with a
vast deal of satisfaction in the nat
ter of styles, with the feeling OF alb
solute security as to the service
ableness of the shoes and the rea-
sonable prices asked.
Several items in new smart, styl-
ish Oxfords are:
women's Fine Hand-sewed Russia Calfskin Ok
fords in a very pretty shade of tan. made on
neat last mot the extreme narrow toe), with new
Cuban heel and wide silk laces.
$500 a pair.
women,s Patent Calfskin oxfords, made with
welt soles, new last and Of the very best
materials. very slightly and stylish Oxford.
$500 pair.
patent tip, full round toe. military shape heel and
welt sole.
$500 a pair.
Third floor, Tenth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-27

Matched Sets of fine nainsook consisting of three
pieces gown, drawers and chemise trimmed with
real Vaienciennes lace, beading, ribbon and inset-
ton of embroidery.
S8.25 the set.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-27
$o.75 the set.

Matched Sets of fine nainsook, consisting of
three pieces gown, drawers and chemise, beauti-
fully trimmed with Valenciennes lace, ribbon and
set-in pieces of embroidery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-27
Also a special value in
Steamer Trunks,

Made of thoroughly seasoned bass
wood, covered with canvas; FIVE
Stats across top, with malleable iron
clamps; full sheet iron bottom; Ex-
celsior lock cloth-lined throughout.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-27
SI3.75 the set

More elaborate sets from $500
to $500.
Third floor, Eleventh st.
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$1,000 to $4,000.

The 5000 is a Hand Machine.
Second floor, G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-27
$8.25 the set.

Matched Sets of fine nainsook consisting of
three pieces, gown, drawers and chemise; gown
and chemse round bertha effect, richly trimmed
with fine Valenciennes lace; chemise trimmed at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-27

m Floor, Eleventh and q Streets.
Special Sale of Silks
(second Floor, q STREET..
ITHS spring will decided tendency
~ ment is based the example Japanese Chinese,
adapted beautiful silk
Our than ordinary care
and presents splendid showing of all the
Tomorrow tuesday We Shall Offer Several Lots of
Silks at Special Prices;
Lot 400 yards 23-inch
AH=Sk Japanese "Wd" Crepe
color ona natural white beautiful and servceable
fabric could not be found being light
in texture 1t will make ideal dress for the
Special Price, 6Oc the Yard
Imported to Sell for S1.OO.
Lot 2-245 yards 1oinch
All=Silk Washable Peau de Sole
shade only beautiful lilac this being
Suitable for skirts waists Innings where
wearing qualities looked for.
Special Price, 55c the Yard.
Regular Price, S5c. the Yard
Lot 3-4oo yards 22inch
Black Liberty Satin
for for house gowns dresses waists and varo" other n
Regular Price, 75c. the Ward.
Lot 4-34o yards ooinch
A=Silk Satin Liberty
redfor waists skirts
ings etc.
Special Price, SOC. the Yard.
Regular Price, 75c. the Yard.
Lot 5-425 yards Ioinch
Changeable Taffeta Silk
red myrtle olive red
turquoise brown green and purple blue and whteo
shirt waist suits, waists, skirts and Innings
Special Price, 55c. the Yard
Regular Price, Use. the Ward.
These will be conveniently displayed Silk Department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-27

Women's Patent Calfskin Oxfords, made witt
welt soles on new last and of the very bes
ma terials. very slightly and stylish Oxford.
$500 a pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-27

French Printed Point d'Esprit,
French Printed Tulle,
French Printed Organdie Lisse,
French Printed Organdie Raye,
French Printed Mousseline de
rInde,
French Embroidered Mousseline,
French Cotton Crepe de Chine,
French Printed Cambria,
Printed Belfast Dimities,
Printed Flowered Silk Mousse
line,
Second floor. G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-27

Printed Powered Silk Organdie,
Printed Brussels Net,
Plain and Printed Voiles,
Mercerized Tafetas,
Coin Spot Swiss Mousseline,
David & John Anderson's Cling
hams,
Mercerized Checked Madras.
English Checked Mousseline,
English Oxford Cheviots,
Silk Madras,
Silk Mousseline de Sole.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-27

Women's Kidskin Court Ties Butcher effect with
patent tip full round toe, military shape heel and
welt sole.
$500 pair.
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The New Wash Dress Goods.

UR special exhibit of Foreign and Domestic Novelties now
AN complete, and superb line of
w and designs dainty sheer Cotton and Silk and Cotton Fab
suitable for everyday and festivities
Numerous patterns exclusive and be duplicated
Among the beautiful materials by fashion leaders
this
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-27

Third floor, Tenth st.
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These will be conveniently displayed in Silk Department.
hoorG
Cañon City record., 1905-12-14

"O one VINO mas been away from
the United States for a term Of
years the Christmas holidays
there seem like a feverish rush,
and the simple pleasures INDUCED in
during the nine days of posadas in
Mexico arc returned to with n certain
measure Of relief.
A posada Is an inn, and the idea per-
vading these festivities is that story,
known to all the world, of Caesar Au-
gustus. who. in the height of his pow
er, wished to know the number Of peo-
pie who bowed beneath his scepter.
In order to determine the fact he de-
creed that census should be taken of
all the nations composing the great
Roman empire. To effect this Angus
tus sent twenty -four commissioners to
the different parts Of his world. The
edict commanded that every person,
rich or poor, weak or strong. should go
to the place Of his birth or to the orig
inal place Of his family to have his or
her name inscribed in the Roman regis
try.
Joseph and Mary. who were both Of
the royal house of David, went to the
town Of Bethlehem. They found it SO
full of people on the same mission that
they wandered about the town for nine
days seeking shelter. On the ninth day
they were allowed to stay In the stable
of posada, and there the Nino Santo,
or Holy Child, was born. The posadas
are held for nine evenings In commem-
Grafton Of those weary days.
OF course there are miserable homes
where no sign of a posada is held, but
Mexicans, rich and poor, are generous.
No matter how dirty and ragged, every
one Is welcome in the churches. beauti-
fully decorated, and at the nightly po
sadas held in them, though there the
penatas are omitted, as the celebra-
tons are entirely Of religious nature.
To the children the penatas are very
important features Of the season. They
represent men, women, goats and 9TH
q animals, beautiful flowers, immense
chrysanthemums. giant roses and peo-
nies, lovely dahlias. nuns. monks in full
costume and graceful musical instru-
msnts. Each figure contains an empty
jar or penata Of pottery. which 10 hid.
den BY the decorations or costumes Of
colored tissue paper, most skilIfuliy
applied. The Jars are filed with
goodies and unbreakable toys.
When friends have been invited -
posada the house II decorated with
sverreens and mossec, flowers and
t1nsel in all the rooms and corridors.
In one room u the scene n the stable
ef Bethlehem = ~ stable yesd -
Cañon City record., 1905-12-14

servants, the animals, trees and plants,
groups of Biblical characters, little toy
fountains. All that money can do to
beautify the beginning Of the "old, old
story is done according to the taste
and means of the host and hostess.
The little manger, amid soft lights and
draperies. stands ready for the Nino
Santo.
A procession Of the guests and family
forms in another part Of the house. and
the pilgrims. or peregrinos, march two
and two. led by one who carries the
Babe. Singing sweet hymns and the
htanies, they go through the house.
winding in and out Of the rooms and
galleries.
At last the wanderers stop at the
door OF the room in which is the man.
ger. Two voices, representing Mary
and Joseph, in a wailing hymn beg to
be admitted. Voices within chant q
denial. Finally a voice announces who
they are that plead for shelter; then
the door is thrown open, and the pere-
Cañon City record., 1905-12-14
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
PATCH UP Differences

At special meeting Of the board of
education last Saturday it was unani-
mously agreed to sustain Prof. J. B..
Rsgan, principal Of the high school,
against whom some Of the pupils re-
Gently preferred charges. One day last
week ten Of the larger boys walked out
of the study room in q sympathetic
strike on account Of the expulsion Of
one of their classmates. In a short
time the boys, in company with the ex-
PEELED lad, returned and attempted q
forcible entrance to the school build
ing, but were prevented from gaining
admission through some of the profess
sors. AS result of Saturdays meet
ing of the board OF education, the re-
calcitrant boys were readmitted to
their classes on apologizing for their
action and promising future good be-
havior. The trouble last week was the
climax of disturbance and dissatisfac-
tion which has existed since the be-
ginning of the school year. An agree
ment has been signed by the refractory
students and no further difficulty is
apprehended.