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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-15
Wrestler Parker Arrives in Town.

Harvey Parker. who is to meet Joe
Grant, the popular local middleweight, in a
finish wrestling bout at the Wash
ington Light Infantry Armory this even
ing, arrived in town last night from his
home in Worcester, Mass, and visited the
newspaper offices this morning, declaring
that he was never in better condition. His
appearance bore out his assertions, for
the man who has been described as "the
greatest wrestler for his weight the coun-
try ever knew" looked as strong and his
eyes were as clear and as bright as when
he was the king pin ten years ago. He
came to Washington from Worcester
where ne went for day or two after his
travels. in the west meeting all corners.
He will weigh about $50 pounds, which will
give Grant slight advantage in weight, but
those who have seen Parker wrestle know
that few pounds more or less have never
made any difference to him. He is loaded
down with bunch of money and states
that he Is willing to back himself with ev-
cry cent of it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-15
CLUB AND LIBRARY FUNCTION.
st. Valentines Day Observed at
Takoma Park.

ST. Valentines day was appropriately
celebrated by the Takoma Club and LII
brary last night in the club house on Oak
avenue. Takoma Park. The interior of the
club presented most artistic appearance.
greens and red hearts of every description
completely covering the walls, while long
streamers of the same design We're pref
tily draped from the corners OF each room,
centering on the chandeliers. A unique
statue of Cupid over the entrance of the
reception hall held the reins to the thous-
ands of smaller hearts which were strung
throughout all of the rooms of the club
house.
The officers and board of governors were
present and received the guests of the even
ing. The officers were: President, LOUIS
P. Shoemaker; vice president. Howard
Fisk; secretary, Ben G. Davis: treasurer.
George A. Warren; Prof. H. ]. Weber. DR..
E. V. Wilcox, H. s. Knight and c. M.
Heaton of the board of governors. The
features of the evenings entertainment
were the post office" and the dead letter
sale,". which closed the evening of fun.
Treasurer Warren acted in the capacity of
"postma ster and "auctioneer" and fur
nished the guests an unlimited supply OF
amusement. He was assisted in the post
Office by Mrs. Ben G. Davis. Valentines
were distributed to every one present, upon
the payment of the amount of postage due,
at the post Office which had been con-
Structed in the reception hall. The letters
which remained uncaued for were later
sold at auction" to the highest bidder.
The game of hearts also proved of unusual
interest, several tables being supplied for
the players in the reading rooms. r
President Shoemaker made brief adj
dress. as did also Mr. Rufus s. Day, son of
Justice Day of the Supreme Court, and Mr..
Ben G. Davis. chairman of the entertain
ment committee. Refreshments were served
by the ladies of the club, after which the
remainder of the evening WAS devoted to
dancing. GSG
The success of the affair was due to Mrs
l.. M. Feldman and Mrs. George Abrams
assisted by the entertainment committee
composed of Mr. Ben. g. Davis, chairman:
Mr.. and Mrs. H. ]. Weber, Mr.. and Mrs.
E. v. Wilcox and Mr. and Mrs. A F.
Woods. -
Mr.. Davis announced that the next en-
tertainment of the club would be given on
st. Patrick's day, March II, on which oc-
casion a musicale would be given by Mrs.
H. 8. Knight and Mrs. Ben G. Davis, as
sisted by the entertainment committee.
Invitations have been issued by the Ia
koma assembly for the opening dance on
Monday, February 90, in Takoma Hail.
The committee in charge of the affair is
composed of Messrs. w. L. Tenny, F. A.
Steele and w. J. Giddings
Mr.. Horace Gosorn, formerly a resident
of Maple avenue, left yesterday for Rich
mond and the south, to be gone for several
months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-15
Chess Masters Match,

The two chess experts Frank j. Marshall
OF Brooklyn and d. Janowski of Paris, en-
gagged in the ninth game of their match of
eight games up at the Cercle Philidor,
Paris, yesterday afternoon and evening. 1t
was Marshall's turn to open the game, and
on offering queens gambit Janowski de-
ciined to accept the gambit pawn. Up to
the hrst adjournment at $50 the game re-
manned perfectly even contest In the
evening sitting Janowski won piece for
Two paWns, but owing to the lateness of
the hour the game had to be adjourned a
second time. to be concluded today. 1t Is
thought that Janowski will win. Present
score. Marshall, 4; Janowski, 9; drawn .:
adjourned, l. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-15
CHARITY BALL.
Affair Under Auspices of the United
Italian Societies.

Italian Societies.
The United Italian Societies gave a char
ity ball last night at National Rifles
Armory, on G street northwest Both finan-
eially and socially the event is regarded as
one OF the most successful of the season.
Nearly 1.500 persons were present. and the
net proceeds were estimated at $3.50, which
Will be used for charitable purposes. Most
prominent among the guests were the ItaI-
ian ambassador and Baroness Mayor des
Planches.
The ambassador with his suite marched
down the center of the hall while the ItaI-
IAN national air was being played by the
orchestra. After the music had ceased the
ambassador delivered a short address, in
Whicn ne commended the work of the
onited ltaEan Societies of the District.
There were several members of Baltimore
Italian organizations present among them
being A. La Soda, president of the Italian
benevolent Society of Baltimore; Joseph
Catolono or the White Cross Society and
s. B. Staiti Monreale, president of the
White Cross and grand secretary of the
Crispi Society.
Tne local societies represented at the ball
We're: Societa Ambascatrice Maria, Unione
{ frateiianza Italiana. Gen. G. Garlbaldi,
La Irlnacr1a and Arte Mestieri The
committee chosen for arrangements from
these societies was S. Desio, v. Di Giorgio,
G. Verdi and I. Geraci
The general committee was Mrs. E. Fin
ELL, Mrs. G. Balducci, Mrs. A. Verdi, M
Laurence, Phi. Giulani A. Uricolo, s. De-
misa, c: Cuneo, G. Charentone. G. Mar
CEILING: G: Perrone. G.. aaontellaro. P. Mes
sina. v. Tossolo. l.. Caposela, A. Mercurio.
Mrs. r. Chiaventone. Up. Radice. F. s..
GULL. F. Russo. s. Radice, o. vitali G. p.
Zegra, G. Frozzano, A. 1Chicca. A. Demma.
E. Amato, M. Robertieiio. A Girardi. l.. ID.
Ambrosio, L. SINH, G. A. Pessagno and F..
Scarpace. 80 8 ss
Among the prominent Italians present
were the Italian ambassador and Sonora
des Planches. G. A. Pessagno. Mrs Di
Giorgio, Salvador Desio, Mtss s. Demma.
c. Clavoux. Mr.. and Mrs. Sehelcher and
Mr.. and Mrs Schifner 'oh
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-15
Steamer Hull Sold.

The hull OF the old coast survey steamer
Bache was sold at Newport, r. l.. short
time ago to a Boston junk dealer for the
sum of s655.55, and Is to be broken up Tor
the metal in her. The Bache was puiit at
wilmington, Del, in 1871, and was en-
Moved In making surveys on Chesapeake
bay and the Potomac at various times. She
was frequent visitor to this city. her last
trip here having been made about four
years ago. When the new Bache was built
about two years ago, the machinery from
the old steamer was transferred to the new
hull and the discarded boat was turned
over to the Navy Department for the pur-
pose of experimenting with new methods
of sheathing and painting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-15
POOL TOURNEY.
Four Men Tied for First Place at the
Combine

The Short Stop pool tournament now
going on at the Combine is getting very
interesting. Two games were played last
night Clarke defeated Ford and Warren
succeeded in pulling down the leader. Yes
sey, making the race four tied for first
place. Clarke, Warren, Wesley and Cadet
each having won three and lost two games.
The play-off will start tonight. The feature
of last nights game was the playing Of
Clarke. This player also played a remark
able game with Cadet Monday night. At
the end of the fourth frame the score stood
47-12 in favor of Cadet, but by good, steady
playing Clarke succeeded in passing him in
the eighth frame. Cadet then took brace
and won out 1896
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-15
To DESTROY Old Hulls.

Unless something is done by those inter-
ested in such matters, the hulls of the old
vessels unearthed on the railway work at
Neabsco Va, several weeks ago, will
be destroyed. Contractor Winston who is
building the trestle work for the construc-
ton trains stated to a Star reporter a day
or two ago. that the work had now pro-
gressed so far that the trestle was about
to be put across the spot where the hulks
lie, and that piles would be driven through
them. They will be SO broken up by this
as to be of no value to the student inter-
ested in the early history of the adjacent
portions OF the old dominion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-15
Minor Defects Found In the Ohio.

The report of the board of inspection on
the battle ship Ohio on her recent trial just
received at the Navy Department shows
that the troeble with the turret consisted
only in that four of five Of the rollers show
ell defects which are to be corrected. Some
minor changes also are to be made, but 1t
is stated that none of the defects is of a
serious nature and thirty days win suffice
board as necessary to be done. When the
changes are made the Ohio win sail for
ASietic water1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-15
Declines to Prnsacuta.

When the case against Robert Miller OF
BIB q street northeast, charged with as
sauit'ns his wife. Clara Miller, was called
before Judge Kimballs IN the Police Court
this morning Assistant District Attorney
Ralph Given read letter from the wife
vided a good home for her, and that she
was dependent, with her three children.
upon his support, ending by refusing to
prosecute the case. The court thereupon
dismissed the charge
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-15
Dumbarton Boys Bauoueted

Mr.. Rawlins Hume entertained the men,
Ders or last years Dumbarton Club base
pail team at his residence on Friday night
at supper Before the close of the even
ing the club was recognized for the COM
ing season. with the selection of Mr.. Fred
=: kieinschmidt as manager and captain.
Mr.. Kletnschmidt, in accepting the honor,
made neat speech. in which he stated all
OF last years players had signifed their
intention of playing again with the team
this season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-15
Alexandra County News.

The preliminary hearing of the common
wealth of Virginia against Jos. Gardiner
.or the alleged poisoning of his wife De-
cember "a, 1904, was had before Justice OF
the Peace Thomson in the Alexandria court
house on Fort Myer Heights yesterday.
After the hearing of evidence Justice Thom-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-15
VICTORY FOR TAKoMA.
Outbowled Post Office Team Best Two
in Three Games.

The Takoma Bowling Club captured two
games out of three last night in an exciting
contest with the Post Office team. on the
alleys of the Takoma Club at Takoma
Park. The feature playing of the winning
team was done by Parsons and Ward,
the latter player scoring the highest in
dividual score for his team during the even
ing of 19l. For the Post Office boys Lem
mon landed high man with 221 to his
credit, his nearest opponent being Ward
with 1S6 The scores of the teams FOLLOW.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-15

The Takoma Club is DESTROYS of securing
games with other bowling teams. All COM
munications to be addressed to Mr. Datus
h Coon. team captain, Takoma Park.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-15

His idea in conSenting to address the
pupils is to secure the ears of the con-
sumers of adulterated foods and warn them
against impurities 1t is a campaign OF
in the future in order to ultimately secure
the operation of public opinion against i'm
pure food adulteration.
Athletic interest in the high schools, now
that the big indoor meet is over, is CEN
tered in the annual spring meet and in base
ball. There is little activity at present, ex-
cept indoors on the running tracks. But
as soon as the first day of spring comes the
base ball ladies will doubtless set to
work.
The Central now has a wooden running
track laid over the brick floor of the main
basement corridor. This is constantly in
use after school hours by the young ath-
letes. The track is eighty feet long and
about fourteen feet wide. 1t was largely
due to the efforts of Capt. Sidney Kent of
the Central track team that the track was
secured.
Change in Matinee Day.
A change in the methods of treating
pupils on matinee days." or the exam
ination days which come at the end Of
each quarter of the school year for those
who are deficient in one or more studies,
is being made. 1t is the directors idea to
make these days occasions for special
help for the pupils. instead of time for
which were formerly either worked off
by examination on this day or allowed to
remain against the pupils records until
such time as they could successfully take
other examinations. will hereafter be
worked off at the discretion of the teacher
who has direct charge of the pupil.
If the work of the student in the quar-
ter following that in which he hara
"funked" shows improvement his condi-
ton may be removed without examina-
ton. This method is hoped to prevent
examining" and give to the pupils the
real help that is most beneficial to them.
1t is said to be working well already, any
students who have not failed availing
themselves of the opportunity offered for
special consultations with their teachers
The Board of Trade, through the chair
man of its school committee, Mr.. A. P.
Pardon, is making arrangements for
speakers in the various schools of the
District on the afternoon of February u,
the day before WaShington's birthday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-15
Pitcher May Be Censured.

Friends of the pitcher assert that just so
sure as he is biacklisted by the National
League he will go to court and compel the
body to prove in court that he was guilty
OF throwing the game in question. few
enthusiasts are still of the opinion that the
player VIII get liberal dose of censure
and fine. which would naturally put Hart
in a very uncomfortable position. it
would then devolve him to prove his
accusations against the player or else apol-
ogize to all concerned.
American League adherents are a unit in
the belief that Taylor Is to be expelled and
they are preparing to make counter move
on the rival organization.
Considerable interest was taken in the an
nouncemert that the national commission
would today present its plan for the play
Ing of a worlds championship series be-
tween the pennant winners of the two
leagues at the close of each season. This
calls for seven games. as against the nine
desired by the American clubs. and is in
most respects identical with the PROPOSE
ton made by Brush last spring. But the
plan as submitted by the commission Will
only go into effect when il has been ratified
by the leagues. and the absence of Brush
and Dreyfuss at this important stage of the
game leads to the belief that a plan for the
playing of a series will never be agreed to
50 far the Giants are concerned.
Secretary Knowles did not have power to
act for Brush on the board of directors. and
when he asked If he would have au
thOrity to vote on the question of series
for The worlds championship he said he
really could not say. but he thought so. 1t
is charged by the American Leaguers that
Brushs absence is because of determina-
zion on his part not to vote for such a
series and that Knowles will at the crucial
moment announce that he has not the
power to ratify the agreement
Pat Powers and other minor IeaguerS
were in evidence trying to arrange some
scheme to force the American to consent to
the 81 800 tariff for the drafting of players.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-15
NATIONAL RACQUET TOURNEY.
Defeat of George Brooke Assures
New Champion.

A new amateur champion at racquets was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-24
Wants o New Party.

More valuable as an index OF current
opinion than for suggestion is an arti-
Gle by John W Ryckman. in the cur
rent number OF the Era Magazine lie
points out the peculiarities Of the re-
cent els ction. and as a major premise.
deduces the dissolution Of the demo
cratic party. Evolution into the nat
ural factions Of conservatism against
radicalism he believes 10 be- AT hand.
Without awaiting the fOrmality of the
development OF a Moses. ne proposes
getting out of the wilderness by new
route. 10 be- known as the common
veal party
Its platform is to be 81 broad as to
oblIterate sectional or partisan feel
ing. and the dissatisfied Of both of the
old parties are To unite under the new
banner and march proudly To victory
Basically the new party il To rest
upon the declaration of independence
and the letter" Of the constitution.
The proposed platform seeks to
combine free trade with the gold
standard: 20 authorize government
ownership Of telephones and tele-
graph. but government control" only
Of railroads. n would abolish the trusts
BY legislation. pass up the negro ques-
ton to the southern states iengthen
the time of residence required for nat
uralization. make all federal appoint
ments according To- the wishes Of the
communities affected. tax incomes. free
the Philippines as soon a. possible and
make IL a felony for strikers To inter
fere I'm any manner" with strike
breakers.
Having thus. IN general way. shut
out of his new party the foreign eie-
ment. the silyerites. the believers in
protective tariff. the negroes and the
whites who oppose the southern meth
OF OF dealing with the race problem.
he adds an increased tan upon tobacco
and liquorS and purEes his prospect
i've organization of another large aud
highly coutributive element
The chief fault with his plan T. that I
"a T. a Tehash Of old party platforms. !
strung together to catch political spe-
ciaiis;s. each faction of whom would |
balk az every other principle /
In the platform save their own
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-24

meaning and hard working patriots
The senate has adopted a rule and
regulation for the government OF EN-
janitors. They are warned they will
have 10 work. must keep busy all the
time. or they are in danger OF being
thrown out of the state house More
than this. they are not TO get pay I'M
less they are on duty. and to enforce
this rule IL is provided that the page.
janitor and policeman shall report for
duty every morning. There will be a
roll call of employees and the one who
does not answer present" will get no
pay that day, and if he is guilty of
fired Now the Decatur Review asks:
Well. what will the pages and 9th
ers do on Mondays. Fridays. Satur-
days and Sundays. just four days Of
the week? They expect TO be paid for
each and all OF those days. as they
have been in other sessions. But the
senators will not be in town those
days. They get to town Monday night
and most of them leave Thursday
night that is when they pu. in what
they call a full week. when they are
working overtime.
a page will go to the senate cham
Der Friday morning To report and will
have TO wait until Monday night or
Tuesday morning TO find some senator
10 whom 20 make report. The JAM
tors. pages and policemen are likely
10 starve To death while hanging
around To get a chance TO report.
The rules and regulations need tC
be amended to provide that the sena-
tors shall be in their places every
morning in order TO accept the reports
OF employees; humanity demands this
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-24

From GalesburE. Mich. comes the
story Of the finding Of lost ring hid
den In the fur on the tail Of cat. At
first glance this would cause a smile
of amusement. but IL will change at
once when IL Is found that the inability
Of the owner To- locate the missing cir
clet has been responsible for the I'M
lawful imprisonment Of one William
Henderson in the state reformatory for
two years. he being charged with the
theft Of the ring. The conviction must
have been secured on "circumstantial
evidence"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-24

IL will hardly escape notice that the
time Of congress nowadays is Consid-
erably taken up with impeachments and
speeches Of personal vindication on
the part Of indicted members. We do
not have TO PREJUDICE any impending
case in order To- remark that no pre-
vious period in the history of the gov
eminent. with the possible exception
Of the credit mobilier and whisky ring
times has brought out 80 much cor
ruption in public life as the past three
or four years
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-24
a Surprise Party.

A pleasant surprise party may be
Iiven TO your stomach and liver. by
taking q medicine which will relieve
their pain and discomfort. viz: DIR.
Kings New Life Pills. They are a
cost wonderful remedy. srording sure
relief and cure. for headache. dizziness
and constipation % cents at Hartz
& Ullemeyer's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-24

Reports from Madison. Wis. say
that the state is now under the com
plete sway Of Gov. La Toilette. He
can either take the United States sen
atOrship or remain governor. or al least
he is now supreme.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-24
CO1Ona Sand
Stone Quarries
Sawed Building Stone. AshIar Al
Trimmings Speciality

Trimmings Speciality
for cheapness, durability and
beauty, exceIied by none. This
stone does not wash or color the
wall with aIkaIi, etc. Plans sent
US for estim ates will receive care
full attention ard be returned
promptly at our expense.
Quarries II miles from Rock
Island on the c., q. & @. railroad.
Trains No. and 10 will stop and
let visitors off and on.
BRIDGE, STONE, CORN CRIB
BLOCKS AND FOUNDATION
STONE, ANY SIZE DESIRED.
Samples of stone and photos Of
buildings can be seen at Room No.
IL, Mitchell & Lynde, building
Address:
ARTHUR BURIAL, Manager
Rock island or Coiona ia
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-24

Senator Mitchell forgers that the
proper place for him TO brand as false
the charge OF land fraud bribery is in
the court room in Oregon and not ON
the floor of the senate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-24
ey THE J. w. POTTER CO.

TERMS - Daily. 10 cents per week
Weekly. 81 per year In advance
All communications OF argumentative
character. political or religious. must
have real name attached for publica-
tiOn. No such articles will be printed
over fictitious signatures
Correspondence solicited from every
township In Rock Island county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-24

a civil war may be Russia's penalty
for not respecting peace oyertures.
Even an autocracy cannot AFFORD 10
misunderstood public opinion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-24

The political riddle in Illinois is easy
10 solve. II there are 10000 appli-
cants for 5000 Offices. about 1000 are
apt TO be disappointed.-St. Louis Re
nub1fc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-24
s>rso.. s.s..,,on 0. uIi,nos. senate.

The st-- -E1fe ia its ViTtuous tn
dignatiou over the way It's employees
have carried themselves IN the past
and In it, determination TO make sure
they shall walk straight in the future
IL likely 10 impose hardships on vel
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-24
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
Second avenue. Rock Island. Ill len
tered at the postOfice as second-class
maf;erl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-24
Tuesday, January ~, 1905.

Bristow is out of the postoffice de-
are still in