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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-29
THANKSGIVING DAY.
How the President and His Cabinet
Will Spend It.

President Roosevelt expects to pass a.
notably quiet Thanksgiving day. As is
customary, no engagements have been
made for the day and the President will
spend little or no time In his Office, unless
something out of the ordinary should de-
mand his attention. II the weather should
be favorable, he and Mrs. Roosevelt prob
ably will take an extended ride early In
the day. Dinner will be served at the White
House at 7:30 pm. In addition to the mem
pers OF the Presidents family, all of whom
will be here, including Miss Alice Roose-
Welt. Capt. and Mrs. w. S. Cowles, the
latter the Presidents sister. will dine at
turkey arrived at the White House this
morning from Rhode island and Ii VIII be
served at the Presidents Thanksgiving din
ner. Later in the evening the President
and Mrs. Roosevelt will receive informally
some personal friends.
Secretary Root will spend Thanksgiving
day with his family at their new residence.
No. 1888 10th street. Mr.. and Mrs. Root
Root, Mr.. Edward Root and Capt. 7. B.
Mott of the general staff.
Secretary Taft will dine with his family
at 1908 K street and, If the weather s
favorable, win probably take ride In the
country. In addition to Mrs Taft, Miss
Helen Taft and Master Charles Taft, the
house party Will include the SecretaryS
mother, Mrs. Alphonzo Taft of Millburn
Mass, and his aunt, Mrs. Torrey of Massa-
chusetts.
Secretary and Mrs. Bonaparte will spend
the day at Bella Vista, their beautiful sum-
mer home just outside Of Baltimore. They
expect to take possession of their winter
residence on Park avenue, Baltimore, Sat
urday.
Assistant Secretary Oliver of the War De-
partment will have general family reunion
at his residence, 1853 N street.
The Secretary of the Interior, Mr.. Hitch
cock has arranged to spend Thanksgiving
at home. where he viii have family din
ner.
The assistant secretary of the navy ana
Mrs Newberry will spend their first
Thanksgiving day In Washington at 1915
10th street, and will have with them their
daughter who attends school at Dobbs'
Ferry, NJ Y; their twin son, who is at
school in Detroit. and Mrs Newberry, the
assistant secretary's mother Mr.. and Mrs.
Newberry have as their guests Mr.. and
Mrs Henry B. Joy of Detroit and Mr. A.
Victor Barnes of New York
The Postmaster General and Mrs Cor
telyou will spend the day quietly at home.
nual report. and probably he will devote
portion of the day to a general review
of the portions OF the report that have
been completed.
Secretary and Mrs Metcah expect TO
have a family dinner tomorrow, and moth
ing of an extraordinary nature has been
planned.
Secretary Wilson OF the Agricultural De
partnnent expects to have dinner with
friends tomorrow. He will remain in the
city all day. and has not laid any plans
for an outing.
Massachusetts, for his Thanksgiving dinner.
Secretary Shaw's family Is out of town
and he will take his Thanksgiving dinner
at his hotel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-29
EXPERIMENTS IN STEEL MAKING
Expected That German Process Will
Revolutionize Present Methods.

CHICAGO, November 29.-Conf1dence was
expressed yesterday by employees of the
Illinois Steel Company, at South Chicago,
that the experiments of recently imported
German chemist will result In a success that
may revolutionize the process of making
steel, perhaps doing away with the Besse-
mer process.
Edwin Won Moltitz said to be count by
birth, was professor of chemistry in Berlin
University until the steel company brought
him to this country. The sum of $4,000
was appropriated for his experiments,
He is attempting, also, to improve the
method of handling the steel vessels" and
is working upon a plan of eliminating the
refuse by revolutions of the vessel while it
contains fragment of special kind of
rock,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-29
Japanese Elevate Legations.

TOXIC, November 29.-It has formally
been decided to elevate the Japanese lega-
lions in London, Washington, Paris, Ber-
lin and st. Petersburg to the rank of en-
bassies.
Field Marshal Oyama leaves Port Dalny
tomorrow for Japan.
Gen. Linevtch is reported to be still at
Kungchu pass.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-29
OFF FOR JOLIET PRISON.
Dougherty, the Peoria Defaulter, Taken
Thence Today.

PEORIA. ILL.,. November 29.-Newton c.
Dougherty, banker and educator, convicted
of footing the school fund Of thousands of
dollars, was taken to Joliet penitentiary
today.
The preparations for the trip We're kept
a secret, and there were not half q dozen
persons who knew of his presence on the
train. His mustache was shaved Off last
night. and old friends who saw him on
the train today did not recognize him
The prisoner walked from carriage to
the train briskiy and appeared in the best
of health.
His wife and daughter had their last
meeting with him at midnight. His sons
Horace and Ralph. visited the Jail this
morning, but did not accompany him to
the train.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-29
McCURDY RESIGN ED
PRESIDENT OF THE MUTUAL
LIFE QUITS COMPANY.

NEW YORK, November 29.-The resigna-
ton of President Richard A. McCurdy of
the Mutual Life Insurance Company was
accepted today by the board of trustees of
that company. The resignation of Mr. Nc
Curdy was presented to the board of trus-
tees today. Frederick Cromwell, treasurer
of the Mutual Life, was named by the trus-
tees to act temporarily as president of the
company.
The resignation of Justice Rufus w. Peck
ham as trustee of the Mutual was also
received by the board and was accepted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-29
COUP AT sEVAsToPoL.
Two Ships Held by Mutineers Are
Bombarded.

Special Cablegram to The Star.
ST PETERSBURG, November pa
startling coup has taken place at Sevasto-
pol. A dispatch received by the admiralty
today states that the remainder OF the fleet
bombarded the mutnous ships Ostchkoff
and Rantalemon, formerly Potemkin, which
alone continued the mutiny These two
of artillery were also brought into action
and bombarded the barracks which the
mutineers held.
Troops had previously arrested the mu-
tinous sailors who were ashore. The town
is on fire. The battle continues.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-29
A Dollar a Line.

Think of getting a dollar bill every time
you wrote SIX words or lfnei And yet
this is exactly what Conan Doyle. known
the world over by his Sherlock Holmes
and White Company stories. has just
been paid for his latest and (what he him.
self says is) his masterwork. This new
SOS 600 story, companion to his White
Company is called .Sir Nigel" and the
readers of The Sunday Star may expect a
great treat on Sunday. December 3, In
which issue this thrilling new romance be-
gins. Don't fail to get The Star that Sum
day and every Sunday 20 long as this great
story continues.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-29
Another Bill Presented.

The interstate commerce commission to-
day sent to Chairman Elkins of the Senate
committee on interstate commerce a draft
of the bill which has been prepared by the
commission, and which the commission
recommends to the coming Congress. 1t
provides for comforting the power of fix
Ing rates upon the commission and greatly
enlarges the powers Of the commission over
the present law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-29
Suit for Maintenance,

Proceedings for maintenance were insti-
tuted today In the Supreme Court Of the
District of Columbia by Rosetta Alexander,
through Attorneys c. F. Hemans and u.
F. Collins, against James Alexander. The
parties were married in this city in 1904
Mrs. Alexander charges that her husband
deserted her last September.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-29
Yale Authorities Keep Mum.

NEW HAVEN. Conn, November 20
Yale authorities decline to discuss Column
bias attitude on foot ball, also New York
Unlversity's. 1t can be stated with author
ity that had Columbia not given up foot
ball Yale would have refused to play her
next year because of dirty work in the
Yale game this fall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-29
Claimants Specify Damages.

Among the claims filed today for an al
lowance of damages arising out of the
change of grade of streets and avenues on
account of the construction of the new
union station were those of Messrs. John
A. Sweeney. Frederick w. Bergman, limo
thy O'Leary, Jeremiah OLeary, Mrs.
Augusta L. Wilke and Ellen Sullivan They
are represented by Attorney Leon Tobriner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-29
HELD FOR WIFE's DEATH.
Arrest Of Husband Of Woman Burned
in Oil Explosion.

NORFOLK, Va. November 29-George l.
Worthington, the husband of the young
woman who was burned to death in her
South Norfolk home as the result Of the
explosion of lamp. which is alleged to
have been knocked from her hand by
Worthington, was today arrested charged
with being responsible for his wife's death.
he VIII probably be permitted to attend the
funeral of his wife in company with
deputy sheriff.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-29
Arrived for Winter Maneuvers.

CHARLESTON. 8. c., November 29-The
battleship Texas, accompanied by the mont
tors Florida, Arkansas and Nevada, COM
posing the first division of the coast defense
squadron under Rear Admiral Dickens, ar
rived today at this port, which will be the
headquarters for the winter maneuyers.
The torpedo boat division is expected in a.
few days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-29
commissary at Washington Barracks.

Capt Francis J. Rooster, 18th Cavalry,
has been detailed to the subsistence depart
ment to fill vacancy and ordered to Fort
Riley Kan. to take a course in the School
for Cooks and Bakers, on completion Of
which he will proceed to this city for duty
as commtssary at the Washington BAR
racks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-29
SUMMONED BE ROOSEVELT.
Harvard's Head Foot Ball Coach Called
by the President.

Special Dispatch to The Star
CAMBRIDGE. Mass, November 2o.-wii-
liam T. Reid. Jr.. Harvard's head foot BAH
coach, has been summoned to the White
House by President Roosevelt to talk
over the foot ball season." Mr. Reid will
probably go to Washington on Friday
unless the Presidents engagement at the
army and navy game at Princeton on Sat-
urday necessitates a postponement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-29
Personal Mention.

Col. James s. Zachria of New Orleans
who has many friends In Washington. has
been visiting here on his way home from
an extensive European trip.
Representative E. 8. Holiday Of Brazil,
Ind. arrived at the Ebbitt House today.
J. c. Cnariey OF Sullivan. Ind, IL regis
tered az the Ebb:tt House
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-29
oyama,s Return to Japan,

TOXIC, November 29.--Field MaAshaI
oyama viii leave Dalny tomorrow, Novem-
Der 80, for Japan.
Gen. Lfneyitch. in command OF the Rus
sian forces In Manchuria, Is. according to
report, sttu at Kung Chulin
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-29
CHINESE DECLINE TO PAY.
Compensation to Japan for Defense of
Manchuria Refused.

Special Cablegram to The Star
PICKING. November 29.-An official dec
iaration is made that China has refused to
consider. in the present negotiations with
Japan. any proposal that China compensate
Japan for her defense of Manchuria, though
Japan sacrificed 100000 men, killed and
wounded. and 1900. coo. 900 yen solely for the
sake of peace in the far east.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-29
Feminine Failings.
From Woman

AT the root of much of our ennlity to
each other and distrust of one another Is
our passoA for dress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-29
Admiral Sands on Fighting.

Admiral Sands, superintendent c. tie
academy. was called at the afternoon ses
sion IN connection with the general charge
that had been made In the trial that fight
Ing was the rule in the academy and was
not frowned on by the authorities. Admiral
sands said that he considered fighting un-
ger the head of gross disorder" He would
fighting was not countenanced nv 7Ta nt.,
thOritIes ~ '''S 90
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-07-08

Mrs. Robert Louis Stevenson has told
Of the circumstances under which GER
tain Of her husbands books were writ
ten. Stevenson and his wife were
looking over some records Of trials in
the Old Bailey court during TOO.
Among the papers was one describing
che trial of James Stewart for the MUIR
Ter Of man which Stevenson "read
with .avidity." He used much of the
story In this old court record for ''Kid-
naped," besides taking out the charac-
ter Of Alan Brock. David Balfour,"
the sequel to kidnapped" was writ
ten in Samoa amid very "distracting
circumstances" Mrs. Stevenson says,
with the natives on the verge of war
and amid the most kaleidoscope po-
litical changes, uncertain as to what
moment his personal liberty might be
restrained, his every action miscon-
strued and resented by the white in
habitants Of the island, the excitement
and fatigue Of my husbands daily life
might have seemed enough for any one
man to endure without the additional
strain Of literary work."
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-07-08

An edict of Charles TX. of France
dated 1868 made it civil offense to
offer any guest more than three courses
at one meal. If fourth appeared the
provider of the feast was liable to a
fine of 200 francs, while the guests who
partook Of 1t could be called upon to
pay the authorities 40 francs each. The
unlucky purveyor was struck at still
more severely, for IL he took an order
for a four course dinner he became
amenable by law to fifteen days i'm
prisonment upon bread and water. If
after this severe discipline upon two
occasions he offended again he might
be whipped and driven from the king
dom as a danger to the state.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-07-08
Recalling a Mailed Letter.

After a letter is addressed and
stamped and put into the mail box has
the postmaster any right to give it back
to the sender if sender wishes to recall
it?
1t is not only the right, but the duty,
Of the postmaster to give back letter
already mailed which the sender wish
es to recall. He is even authorized in
certain cases to stop the delivery Of a
letter which has already started for
its destination by telegram to the
postmaster at that place. But he must
be very certain that the person who
wishes to recall letter in either case
Is the one who wrote it, and the latter
must bear any expense that arises
from telegraphing, etc.-St. Louis Re-
public.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-07-08
Cab Stealing In London.

Cab stealing is by no means an IN
common thing in London. A cabman
who has had any experience in the
great metropolis would not take the
risk Of leaving his vehicle even for a
few minutes unless he placed a relia-
Bile man in control, but the unwary
are frequently robbed of horse and We
hicle. The cab thief usually drives
some distance from where he stole the
property and takes advantage Of some
secluded spot or quiet street to alter
the number Of the vehicle, so as to es-
cape immediate detection. This done,
he has two alternatives. He either
tries to earn few shillings In fares
before abandoning the cab or else he
makes away with the whip, rug, mat
and lamp, leaving the vehicle for the
police to take charge of when found.
Some thieves actually 60 to the trou-
BILE Of stripping off from the wheels
the india rubber tires.-London Stand
ard.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-07-08

Stonewall Jackson's form was TALL
gaunt and angular. His feet and hands
were large, and his walk was singular
ly ungraceful. He always spoke quick
ly, in short sentences devoid of orna-
ment, but to the point. A habit Of sbat-
ting" his eyes added no little to the
popularity Of his appearance. His
eyes were gray and ordinarily dull and
expressionless, but when excited by
drill, which always seemed to rouse
him, especially when charges were
fired, the whole man would change, as
If he were transported by the roar of
the guns to the exciting scenes Of an
actual field Of battle. - Thomas M.
Semmes in Century.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-07-08

Awful Fate Of Inartistac Cutters.
Bad tailoring, like sin, makes men
uncomfortable and unhappy, but good
tailoring, like good actions, makes
them feel at ease and glad they are liv-
ing. erT4T wsa r.e -
The cutter Of mems clothes should
therefore always bear in mind the fact
that he Is powerful influence in the
world for good If he does good work,
but for evil IL his work Is bad, and
should keeniy feel that he deserves
honor FOR the one and disgrace for the
other. If his work Is bad his punish
ment. even though 1t may not at the
crime and make him utterly wretched,
will surely so fill his days with shame,
apprehension, shudders Of horror, snubs
and insults that be will almost hate
himself and will wish In every waking
hour that night will come and bring
him forgetfulness and always through
the night will long for day to escape In
its light and hustle the black torments
and silent cravings Of a guilty con-
STANDARDIZATION and Cutter.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-07-08
The Pictures of Paul Jon es.

paul JONES'" says writer, twas
portrayed in every costume that pi-
rate could be expected to masquerade
in, and his whiskers were of the lon.
gest, blacklist and curliest. He is por.
trayed in all degrees, from the sardon.
ic gentleman cutthroat to the blood and
wounds Bill Bowline type Of tar, but
always with as much sofa pillow stuff
ing as possible. One portrait presents
him in q neat militia uniform, some.
thing like that Of the time Of the Mex.
lean war and with the pattern Of whis.
kers afterward known to fame as
'Burnsides.' There seems to be one
point Of accuracy in all these pictures
If they are Of the three-quarters or full
length. Jones is always represented
with girdle full of pistols, a habit OF
dress to which he was accustomed"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-07-08

Horace Greeley and an Autograph.
In his "Recollections of Busy Life
Horace Greeley tells the story Of how
he once dealt very effectively with a
persistent autograph hunter. A gush-
ing youth wrote to Greeley as follows:
Dear Sir-Among your literary treasures
you have doubtless preserved several au-
tographs Of our country's late lamented
poet, Edgar Allan Poe. If So and you
can spare one. please inclose 1t to me and
receive the thanks Of yours truly, -.
To which Greeley replied:
Dear sir-Among my literary treasures
there happens to be just one autograph Of
our country's late lamented poet, Edgar
Allan Poe. 1t Is note of hand for $50,
with my Endorsement across the back. It
cost me exactly $5O.75, including protest,
and you may have 1t for half that
amount. Yours respectfully,
HORACE GREELEY.
The autograph was found among
Greeley's possessions after his death.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-07-08
Cuttfnx a oueen Bee.s winr.

Dallas Lore Sharp describes a meth
cd Of preventing bees from swarming
in the Country Calendar. Keep your
queens clipped. Lay aside your senti-
ments, your fears Of the Society For
the Prevention Of Cruelty to Animals,
your ideas that 1t hurts her, your fears
Of killing her-and get your scissors.
Seize her by one wing Qf you can't do
better and, holding her gently against
the frame, snip off one wing. This
won't stop the swarming, but 1t will
keep the bees from absconding, for
the swarm won't 60 OF without the
queen while you are away. So you
are often able to induce them to call
off the strike and go back to work.
Clip your queens then, give the bees
room, give them shade at the hottest
hours IL necessary, shake them If they
show signs Of swarming and keep the
colonies strong.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-07-08
Training a Cow.

T. P.'s London Weekly relates how
Major Miles Mallory Of Ballyduff was
amazed one morning to see from his
bedroom window little lad driving a
cow back and forward again and again
over ditch and through fence on his
land. Hurriedly completing his toilet,
he rushed out to question the little tres
passer. what are We after with that
COW? Is it to kill the beast We want?'
"Kill her! Shure, it's to keep her alive
want" "I-eep her alive?" 'Shure,
it's taiching her to get her own living
I am. There isn't ditch or fince in
the barony that'll hold her In afther
I've done wild her." Then the major
understood. The COW, in fact, was be-
ing taught to trespass in search Of her
own living.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-07-08

mo-" said Mrs. Bounce, II don't
know as there's any real harm In smok-
ing-that is, in itself--but when two or
three men get together, putting at their
cigars or pipes, they seem so contented
and so happy that fear they forget
what sinful creatures they are. There's
where the harm comes in, Mrs. Green,
as I've said to Bounce hundred times
script.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-07-08
Inexpensive summer outing.

Simkins-Are you going to take your
family to the country this summer?
Timkins-No; we are going to remain
at home and enjoy all the pleasures of
rural life at half the cost.
Simkins-How will you manage It?
Timkins-By putting a few bricks in
the mattress, removing the fly screens
from the windows and laying In sup
ply of canned meats and vegetables
Chicago News.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-07-08
Padded COachmen.

In Russia it is a mark of distinction
for coachman to have a very rotund
figure The drivers of fashionable car
riages appear at first to be abnormally
stout. AS a matter Of fact this ap-
pearance, according to Burton Holmes,
who made some investigations recent
ly, is due to the skillful padding of the
coachman's livery. The padding is
done with cotton, and some remarkable
results are obtained.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-07-08

It is an old cry that the world owes
every man living. This Is favorite
argument with the lazy and shiftless.
But the world owes none such living.
If man will not work he shall not eat
Is mandate as old as the race itself.
But there Is another fundamental
sense In which the maxim that the
world owes every man living is pro-
foundry true. It owes every man a
fair chance to earn a decent living
And that is all that any self respecting
man asks or wants.-Boston Post.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-07-08
On the Trail.

not price on his head.
An tn ranch boss. he said
~ He'd prefer him alive. but he
r would take him dead
Same OIL trouble o. course
Drink an Cap. r. e. Morse
An a dash fr tn plains on another mans
boss.
Knowed him since he's q lad.
Used to bunk with his dad:
Amt natural tough. but in liquor he's
Eli hiself to his chin,
Soak hi self TO tn skin
AN then sit around waitin' q chance TO
mix In.
Sayl tn youngster could ride
Anything with hide
On its back where tn hair was a-growin'
outside,
Roll good cigarette
On his boss on bet
When tn cayuse was buckin' en- never
lost yet.
Sittin there in tn camp,
Sort o. worn out an damp
An his boss CANT an tired firm a ninety
mile tramp
Through tn snow an tn sleet,
An he took liquor neat,
FIR tn stuff seemed to be both his drink
an his meat
/ dunno! Somethin' hot
Passed between 'em-a shot,
An tn other man drawed summat slow
er n he ought.
Well! 1t wasn't much loss,
But tn big buckskin boss
That ne TUX when he skipped was tn
pride o. tn boss!
'Tain't because that galoot
That he killed with beaut
OF a shot had an idee he knew how to
shoot.
Eff he jest hadn't TUX
That especial oil buck
Skin tn boss broke hiself 'twouldn't
matter-wuss luck!
Got a price on his head.
An tn ranch boss, he said
He'd prefer him alive, but he would take
him dead.
Cause a man amt much loss.
But it's time, says tn boss,
That all plainsmen was learnin' q koss Is
boss.
j. W. Foley in New York Times.