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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-16
SUIT OVER CUTICLE.
Spokane Man Sues Hospital Surgeon
for $4,000.

George A. Lovejoy. an Elk, who was Sc
iected to furnish cuticle to save a fellow
Elk's wife. Mrs. Fred B. Searles, suffering
from severe burns, has brought suit against
DR.. c. P. Thomas, at Spokane, Wash,
for $4,000 as the value of fifty inches OF
skin which he says the doctor peeled or
his legs while under chloroform.
Mr.. Lovejoy asserts that it was repre-
scented to him that the surgeon would take
from his thighs only two or three strips OF
cuticle three or four inches long and three
fourths of an inch wide. After the oper-
alton Lovejoy found that the fronts OF his
legs between knee and hip were stripped Of
skin, and 1t was ten days before he was
able to leave the hospital
Mrs. Searles was burned in an accident
with a lamp at Lewiston. Idaho and was
taken to st. Luke's Hospital. Spokane for
treatment. number of Elks vounteered
to furnish cuttcle to cover the burned
places, but Lovejoy proved such a promis-
ing subject that while under chloroform
all the skin necessary, except some sup
piled by Mrs. Searles' husband and brother,
was peeled or his legs.
The grating operation was successful
but the woman was so weakened from
long Illness that she died.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-16
SENSATION IN MONTANA.
Revelations Following Shooting Of
Rustler Involving officials.
Special Dispatch to The Star.


HELENA, Mont, October 16.-A special
from Williston says that sensational devel-
opments are hourly expected as the result
Of an exposure brought about through a
duel between Stock Inspector George Hall
and a horse rustier in Valley county, Mon
tana. Involved in the affair are bank
government and county officials. and with
a number of men working on the case the
end Is believed to be close at hand. On
the body of the bandit were found num-
Der Of letters, one OF which. is is charged,
was from the cashier of a local bank, urg-
Ing him to hurry up with the horses as an
opportunity was offered to dispose of them.
The cashier has been arrested and bound
over to the district court
4 government official as well as several
county officials are said to have acted as
agents in disposing OF the hores Officers
Of the Stock Growers Association assert
that more than / 900 horses have been
stolen and parceled out among small land
holders in north Montana and North
Dakota.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-16

>~ASA A.AiS~VAth NS1ilPoOA1
Venerable Master. Mithras Lodge of Perfection.
mond. and John Robert spiiman. Warren
ton. West MISREPRESENTATION Charles Ed
wards, Huntington: jeremiah Alexander
Miller, Wheeling: Samuel Nathan Myers,
Martinsburg: John Cramer Riheldaffer,
wheeling: William Henry Rose. Wheeling;
Nathan Bay Scott. Wheeling; Thomas
Chalmers Stevenson. Wheeling; Ell Marsh
Turner, Morgantown; Stephen Waterhouse.
Jr., Wheeling, and John Adam Zorn, Wheel
ing.
The Grand Court of Honor Is an organ
ization composed of all knights command
er of the Court of Honor, 3D.. From this
body all honorary inspectors general OF the
thirty-third and last degree are chosen.
Washington Membership.
The presiding officer OF the Grand Court
Of Honor is T. w. Hugo of Duluth, and
the secretary Is Richard B. Nixon of this
city. The following are the present knights
commanders of the Court of Honor in Wash
ington: William Henry Barstow. Charles
W. Brown. Henry Franc, ST.: Charles Web
ster Hancock. Samuel Hart. Milton ]. Hull.
Jacobus Seneca Jones, Jesse Washington
Lee. jr.: Edmond George Lind. Martin
OConnor. John Hezekiah Olcott, Wareham
Harry Olcott Albert D. Ports. William
Woldroulfe Poultney, James Steel Rae
burn John Collins Rinehart. Henry Kedglie
Simpson, Thomas Dickinson Singleton.
Frank HILBERT Thomas and Matthew
Trimble.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-16
GAME FAILED TO WORK.
Police Too Sharp for Little French
Maid.

Special Cab1cgram to The star
PARIS. October 16.-Helene is knowing
uttIe maid of sixteen summers, but the law
has proyed too sharp for her and she Is
now In iail as the result of her exploits.
She rues the day on which she presented
herself to the affrightened gaze OF her kird
mistress. lying on the floor of her apart
nent. apparently In a state of lnsehslohi-'
and with her face bound round with !"
thick linen bandage. When restored, az
was believed. to consciousness, the girl re-
lated that two men, having got INTO tue
MACE under false pretenses, mad thrown
her down. gagged her and dragged hei
about after having beaten her cruelty Ioi
refusing to tell them where the money wac
kent She gave them an elaborate desctip-
tion of these individuals and their Dress.
t9ne was little fair man in blue the otner
a b,p dark man in gray suit. After their
attack on her, she added, the thieves hah
ransacked the fiat In search or treasure.
As however 1t was noticed that the gas
was composed of materials belonging y
the ORR a mistress that there was not even
q hr,Iise about her. and finally. that heI
hoy contained q sum which she couic ao'
possibly have possessed, suspicion was
aroused and at last Helene confessed tha'
she had invented the whole scene for tn
sake of the money. During her trial the
maid answered the questions put to hel
very kindly and sweetly, and her youth
and modest appearance evidently impressed
the court, as. although she was condemned
to eight months Imprisonment she was
allowed the benefit of the Berenger law,
so that the sentence will not be q severe
one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-16
NOW IN NEW HOME
Exercises at 7. M. G. A. Yes
terday Afternoon.
WORK HIGHLY PRAISED
SPEECHES BY PROMINENT WASH
INGToNIANs. =
Advancement of the Organization
Told of-Vo1unteer Workers
Called For.

Farewell to the old! Hail to the new.
Such was the spirit of the meeting which
was held yesterday afternoon between A.
and 5 o'clock in the old building of the
Young Mems Christian Association. 1t was
the farewell meeting in the building which
the association has used for the past seven
years, and it marked the ending of an Old
period in the associations advancement and
the beginning of a new and greater epoch.
The meeting was attended by most of the
surviving eX-presidentS of the local depart
ment and by a large number of older active
workers in the association, well as by
enthusiastic members and friends of the
younger generation. In the speeches the
past trials, experiences and successes of the
association work here were reviewed, 1t
marking a strong contrast to the present
pinnacle of prosperity on which the asso-
citation seems to find itself today And
there were speeches made by leading Off
Gals of the association. who talked of the
prospects, the responsibilities, the duties OF
the future, taking up in a material way
what must be done in the next few weeks
and months, and there was call for active
volunteer workers
The meeting was held in the assembly
room of the old building. President Wood
ward acted as the leader, and introduced
the various speakers. Around him were the
former presidents of the association, several
members of the board of directors and Com
missioner H. B. F. Macfarland, vice president;
Gen. John w. Foster, B. H. Warner, John
B. Larner, ]. G. Ames, Charles w. Lyman,
L. c. Williamson and others. All those
named were called upon for speeches. After
the meeting the former presidents. members
of the board of directors and the assocfa-
ton secretaries made an inspection of the
new building. which opens today for mem
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-16
Gifts for Church From Germany.

The one hundred and fftieth anniversary
of Zion Church. the mother of all the Ger
man Lutheran churches in Baltimore, was
celebrated there yesterday. DR.. Ira Rem
sen, president of Johns Hopkins University,
was one of the speakers. Following the adj
dresses there was read letter from the
Emperor Of Germany. which accompanied .
letter comforting. in his position as King Of
Prussia, the Order of the Crown upon DR..
Julius Holman. pastor OF Zion Church; Q
letter from the King Of wurttemberg. which
accompanied an altar Bible sent by his royal
highness to the congregation. and letter
from the Prince Of Hessen. regretting that
a pulpit Bible which he is to present, could
not be completed In time for the anniver-
sary. but promising that 1t viii be for
warded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-16
CHICAGO GIRL CLIMBER.
Miss Edith Baker Makes Remarkable
Record in Alps.

Special Cablegram to The Star
GENEVA, october 16.-Miss Edith Lee
Baker of Chicago has made a brilliant
series of climbs and has created a novel
record for the season. From GrindeIwald
she assembled the Wetterhorn, Jungfrau and
Tschingelhorn. and from Zenmatt the Mat
terhern. Dome, Weisshorn Castor and Pol
lux, and the Breithorn twice in successive
days under novel conditions
Accompanied by the guide, Emile Perren,
Miss Baker left the Theodule hut at 0 pm.
IN the bright moonlight and reached the
summit of the Breithorn at II 80 D. M, en-
Joying magnificent though weird view of
the snow-olad peaks bathed in moonlight
Returning for a short rest to the hut, the
intrepid young Alpinist again assembled the
mountain. arriving on the top at 10 a. m
and returned to Zermatt the same night
Miss Baker wished to view the mountains
and compare them by sun and moonlight
This Is the first time on record that a peak
above 1900 feet has been climbed under
these circumstances.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-16
victim Of Auto Accident Dead.

Senator George T. Fulford of Brockville.
Ont. Canada, died at the Newton (Mass.)
Hospital yesterday as the result OF injuries
received In an automobile accident week
ago. The accident occurred In Newton. the
automobile In which Fulford was riding
with william T. Hanson of Schenectady. N.
r., coming in collision with an electric car.
The entire party, including the chauffeur,
Louis Zeriaz OF Albany, N. T., was thrown
out Zeriaz died three days later, but Mr..
Hanson escaped without serious injury.
Fulford was fifty-three years old. He was
called to the senate OF Canada in 1900. He
amassed a large fortune as a manufacturer
Of patent medicines. and was well known
throughout Canada.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-16
Convicted Man Found Innocent.

Special cablegram to The Star.
FRANKFORT. October 16.-Herr Kraus
who some time ago was condemned to -four
years Imprisonment, has Just been found
TO be innocent after serving four and one
half months of the sentence He was re-
leased, and since regaining his freedom he
has sent in a plea for compensation. He
demands $1T5, which he states represents
the wages he has lost during his inaprison.
ment 1t was discovered, however, that he
was out OF work at the time OF his arrest
and a fresh charge OF trying to obtain
money by false pretenaes has been brought
against him. and he has accordingly been
condemned to three month"; imprisonmont.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-16
Prince Of Monaco Insulted.

Special CabIegram to The star.
PARIS. October 16.-An ugly adventure
happened recently to the Prince Of Monaco.
He was out walking In the Champs Elysees.
and when near the Arc de Triompe resolved
to go on to the Bots de Boulogne by train.
AS all of the cars passing by were full,
the prince resumed walking. and was ac-
costed by a hawker, who pressed him to
buy copper ring. The prince naturally
refused, whereupon the hawker called him
a bloated burgess, a birthstone capitalist
and worse; after which the man threatened
to biacken his eyes. The prince fortunately
saw a policeman and the hawker was de-
livered into custody. The man was sem
fenced to cns months iunprlsonulsnt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-16

Deputy Tor the District OF Columbia.
koma Lodge. No. 30; past high priest of
Capitol r. A. Chapter, No. IL; past COM
t.; past president of the convention of
Amounted High Priests: senior grand warden
OF the Grand Lodge. and the present grand
captain of the host OF the Grand Chapter.
He also holds membership In Almas Temple,
mobiles of the Mystic Shrine, and in Su-
perior Lodge. Knights of Pythias. an or
ganization noteworthy for the large num-
Der of eminent Masons in it's membership
Dr. Woodman is recognized as one Of the
best ritualists In this jurisdiction He will
preside as venerable master next Wednes-
day evening, when Mithras Lodge of Per-
lection. No. l. A. A. s. r.. confers the
fourteenth degree on a class OF one hum
dred before the officers and members OF
the Supreme Council. He will also act as
provincial senior grand warden during the
sessions of the Provincial Grand Lodge and
Grand Chapter of the Royal Order of
Scotland next-Week. By appointment of
Provincial Grand Master Richardson he will
occupy that station in the unavoidable abb
sence of the incumbent, George Mayhem
Moulton of Chicago.
Maryland and the Virginias
The honorary inspectors general. ga. and
knights commanders of the Court of Honor,
So. for the adjacent Jurisdiction of Mary
land. Virginia and West Virginia are as
follows:
Honorary inspectors general. go. Mary
land-Wtiliam Henry Barton, Cambridge;
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-16
Natural Life of Man.
pecial Cablegram to The Sta

ONION, October lett is a good
working hypothesis to regard the natural
life of man as 100 years." said Sir James
Crichton-Br at the last meeting of the
public health congress The subject of his
address was "Seniiity," and he said, among
other things:
Every man is entitled to century of
life, and every woman to a century and a
little more for women live longer than
men. Every child should be brought up
impressed with the obligation of living to
LOG. and taught to avoid the Irregularities
OF living which tend to prevent the attain
ment of this ambition"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-16
Must Pay Land Tax.
Special Cablegram to The Sta,

BERLIN, October 16.-The Supreme Court
OF Berlin has ruled that the German crown
prince must pay land tax on his estate at
Gels. Silesia, like any other land owner.
Eighteen months ago, when the local an
thoriues called upon the crown prince to
pay the tax, he refused. and an action
brought In the local court went against
him. He appealed and lost again. and then
finally appealed to the supreme court The
crown prince claimed to be exempt from
taxation because of his birth and by reason
OF his position but the courts ruled that
none but the emperor enjoys this privilege.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-16
CURE OF CHOLERA.
German Scientist Claims to Have
Found One.

Special Cablegram to The Star.
BERLIN, October 1s.-Dr. Stumpf. writ
ing to Berlin medical paper. calls atten-
ton to cure for cholera which he has
recently discovered. It consists of fine
powder made Of clay, which, on being adj
ninistered to the patient, Immediately
subside half an hour later. 1t is, however
necessary for the cure that the patient
should take no food or alcohol for the next
twenty-four hours.
A number OF patients. In the cholera in
fected district have already been treated By
DR.. Etumpf and all have recovered
1t is believed that the powder, being an
Interchangeable inorganic substance, me-
growth OF the diseasos
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-16

The German emperor will be presented
with a silver punch bowl by the German
warrior and veteran societies of North
America on the occasion OF his silver we'd
ding. February n next. The bowl viii be
partly of Indian design and viii cost $5,00o
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-16
Morgan's Gift Keenly Appreciated.
Special Cabiegram to The Star

Special Gabiegram to The Star.
ROME. October 16.-J. P. Morgans gif
of $4,000 In aid of tho sufferers by the
earthquakes in Calabrfa was delivered to
the government by Ambassador Henry
White.
1t has elected unlimited praise from the
press. The Star correspondent Is assured
that honorary citizenship OF Rome will be
offered to Mr.. Morgaa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-16
John W. Fosters Address.

After several hymns had been sung and
the Scripture had been read by President
Woodward and prayer offered by Frederick
l.. Moore, the presiding officer introduced
John w. Foster He spoke in part as fol-
lows:
my task is to speak of the past history
of the association in its effects on the pres
ent condition I am a great admirer OF the
poetry of Shakespeare, but | cannot always
uphold his philosophy. He says:
The evil that men do lives after them,
The good is oft Inferred with their bones.
SCI do not believe that. No man ever oio
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-16
EDUCATIONAL.
IN WASHINGTON.
Washington Seminary,

Washington Seminary,
2103-0e ST. N. W.
An earnest school for earnest girls.
18th year begins Oct. 4. 1905.
Planned for those who desire the best advan.
tages for their daughters; who wish for beautiful
surroundings, refined associations good instruction
and the upbuilding OF character.
Academic, College Preparatory and Special
Courses. Primary and Preparatory Departments
under Normal School Teacher. Glasses Instructed
by college graduates. Certificate admits to college
Gymnasium tennis Call for catalogue.
Mr.. and Mrs q. 7. SMAI4LWOOD, Principals
se1T-tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-16
Sentiment Against Y. M. C. A

AT that time there was a strong public
ointment against the Y. NJ. c. A.. even
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-16
Charles III. BocH1au, Peabody
Franz G.. BornscRleir, Diplomas

STUDIOS. 1912 STREET NV.
PIANoFoRTE, VIOLIN, VOICE CULTURE,
THEORY AND COMPOSITION.
''Faelten Sysscm" of Pianoforfe Instruction.
Tuesdays. Lao until pm.
For terms. So. aAdrsss 201s N. Calvert street
baitimocs. - eo11-o0t.t1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-16


Mount Vernon Seminary,
Eleven Hundred M Street.
Boarding and Day School
for Young Ladies'.
Established in 1875, this school continues the
careful training and thorough instruction In every
department for which 1t has hitherto been 10 IA
vorably known. 1t "a modern and progressive In
methods and spirit and Is equipped with every ap-
pliance for health and comfort Of Its pupils, In
Guiding steam heat. passenger elevator, perfect
sanitation and ample play grounds.
Thirty-frst year begins on Tuesday, October
third
For information apply to
Mrs. ELIZABETH J. SOMERS
Mrs. ADELIA GATES HENSLEY,
se21-tfS Principals.
Ladies' Gymnasium,
COR. 7TH AND NV. ENTRANCE, e43 L.
Resumes night classes Tuesday, Oct. 5. Address
for circular. Prof. NJ. A. JOYCE. se15-tf-6
DRAFTSMENg Evening lesson. !.
drafting, mathematics and naval architecture: be-
gin Sept. 70 ut 531 9TH st. ne. se250ts
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-12-28
An Unforeseen Obstacle,

After several vain attempts to fol-
low the light conversation of the young
person he had taken in at dinner, the
professor, says Punch, struck out for
his natural level, and explained to her
carefully and deliberately that re-
cent discovery showed that life can be
produced in sterlized boullon by the
action of radium.
"A marvellous discovery" he contin-
ued. And what trains Of thought it
gives rise to! Why, this may have
happened In this world Of ours millions
of years ago."
Really" she said, vlslbl. impress
ed, but little incredulous. ! )f course
l understand that there may nave been
radlum then, where did they
get the beef tea?'
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-12-28
Chinese Ruler.

The Empress Dowager of China was
sold into slavery at the age of eleven.
to save her family from starvation.
Afterwards she was presented TOT the
late emperor, and. upon his wife $
death. became empress. Her feet were
never bound, and she was taught to
read after persistent pleading. The
sterling qualities of this wonderful
woman, like those of Pillsbury s Vitos,
have overcome every obstacle. And
she holds herself at the head of Chi
IA. as does Vitos at the head of break
fast foods.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-12-28
A Poor Sandwich.

A tall but very thin gentleman of
the true maSher type, walking between
two ladies, also tail but stout, was
accosted by barefooted littl" news
boy: News, Sun. Star. SIR No no.
tice was taken. "Speshul 'dition, .sir.'
"Get out of the way. you dirty little
brat!' was the answer. The "brat'
was resentful and took his revenge.
"Hi, Bill" he yelled at the top of his
voice to Il chum standings near.
"There's not much ham in that sand.
witch. is there:'
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-12-28

Reading the Pepper Books is just
like having the fun yourself" is the
unique expression Of girl of 10 after
reading these famous books, and no
one has ever better expressed the true
secret of the charm and enormous pop
ularity Of this series. the tenth vol
ume of which, Ben Pepper" is now
ready. Other members Of the family
had had books named after them, and
1T was only fair that Ben, the quiet,
steady -as-a-rock boy should have sim
liar attention
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-12-28
Scotch Eggs.

Make paste of one-half of a cup
full Of stale bread crumbs cooked until
soft in one-thrd of cupful of milk;
mix with one cupful of minced ham
highly seasoned with cayenne and mus
tard and one raw egg: chop fine six
.hard-boiled eggs and stir into the mix
ture; mold into balls, roll in fine bread
crumbs and fry in hot fat to Il nice
brown.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-12-28

UnsClfishneSs.-Am man has not the
right to do as he pleases with his pow
ers and possessions. even If he does
not abuse them. He must use them
for others and not only for his own
improvement. They were not meant
for himself alone. regardless of what
should become of his less favored fell
low men.--Rev. w. ii. Nicholas. Lu-
theran, Allegheny, Pa.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-12-28

How can you shake hands so cor
daily with that man when you know
he hates you?' said Jags.
You see, | have the better of him."
replied Ways. "He doesn't hate me
half as bad as | do him.'-Detroit
Free Press.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-12-28
Joy at His Euneral.

Edward Teale Devens, of Santa
Rosa, Cal, in his will insisted on ere
nation. He also declared that JOY
should reign instead Of sorrow, and
left a provision for a fund for din
ner, drinks, cigars, hotel bills and rail-
road fares for designated friends who
attended his funeral.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-12-28

To Catnoncs.-Wnen one is porn q
Catholic it does not follow that he is
n good Christian. One must take an
interest in the workings of God and
the church. Study the doings of God
SO you can appreciate his power and
follow his commands.-Rev. Father
John Burke. Catholic New York City.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-12-28

If one has butter that is not entirely
sweet, add to it IA little more salt and a
pinch Of soda and bring to boil On
the stove. When cold. remove the cake
of fat, wipe dry, and it will be found
perfectly sweet for cooking
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-12-28

The Stage-We cannot well over
look the fact that the stage is great
factor in the world. 1t is an educator
These men and women are of a truth
doing good unconsciously.- w. Il.
Bentley. Episcopalian. Pittsburg.