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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-26
Verdict in Todd Case

PHILADELPHIA, December 26-The cor
oner's jury today rendered a verdict In the
case of Mrs. Margaret Todd the wealthy
New York widow whose body was found
on the tracks of the Reading railroad in
Paramount park. this city. in October last.
The verdict states that the woman came to
her death In a manner unknown to the turv
No new testimony was developed at to-
days hearing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-26

Building permits were Issued by Inspector
Ashford today as follows:
To Percy Metzer. for three-story bric,r
apartment house at 51S street Southeast:
architect, A. B. Nichols; estimated cost.
$500.
To Abner Drury Brewing Co, Tor repairs
and alterations at 18th and F streets north
west; architect and contractor. CharlAa
volland: estimated coet, $4,000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-26
President Pardoned Mcdonald.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
LEAVENWORTH. Kans, December %
Paul Mcdonald. formerly a lieutenant in
the 10th Cavalry. sentenced to the United
States penitentiary for two years, was re-
leased from confinement today on pardon
from the President. Former Capt Kirk
man is now the only officer in the prison.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-26
Death From Poisoned Candy.

PITTSBURG, Pa, December 26.-The
coroner's Office was notified today that
William Deasy, three-year-old son of
William Deasy OF 266 Bates street, East
End died this morning from the alleged
effects of eating poisoned candy. Ave-
year-old child in the same family is also
seriously i'll, showing the same symptoms
of the younger child and but little hope for
its recovery is entertained. An investiga-
ton Is being made by the coroner's Office
as to the source Of the candy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-26
killed Woman Then Shot Himself,

SHIPPENSBURG. Pa, December "a
Mrs. Belle Mcdonald. colored, of Pitts
burg, who came here to visit her srela-
tives, was shot and killed by Samuel
Myers. Jr., also colored, son of Rev. Sam
uei Myers, late last night. Myers shot the
woman twice in the heart and then shot
himself. Myers was in love with the wo-
man and told her she should never return
home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-26
Prize Picture Contest
- for
Amateur Photographers

The Sunday Stars Photographic
contests for the succeeding Sun
days. each contest closing on the
preceding Monday, will be for pic
lures on the following subjects:
Sunday, Jan. 7.-Humorous Pie
lures.
Sunday, Jan. 14.-Historic Places,
Sunday. Jan. 21.-Babies.
Sunday, Jan. 28.--Scenes in Zoolog-
zeal Park.
Sunday, Feb. 4.-Street Scenes.
Sunday, Feb. 11.-Odd and Unusual
Views.
Sunday, Feb. 1S.-Scenes in Rock
Creek Park.
Sunday. Feb. 25-I4andscapes.
There win be three prizes offered
In each contest, as follows:
FIRST PRIZE, $500.
SECOND PRIZE, $500.
THIRD PRIZE. $500.
Any amateur photographer resid-
ing In the District of Columbia may
compete for these prizes. Those
who wish their photographs re-
turned should inclose q stamped
and addressed envelope. Each pic
ture must have name OF photog-
rapher on Its back.
Send humorous pictures this week
to
SUNDAY EDITOR STAR,
Washington. D. C,
Photographic Contest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-26
SAYS LEADrRs ARE STUDENTS.
Governments Difficulty In Dispatching
Troops 70 Moscow.

Governments Difficulty In Ddspatching
Troops 70 Moscow.
ST. PETERSBURG, December 20, 2:56
pm--Ths Sloyo today says that the leaders
of the revolutionary army at Moscow are
mostly students OF Kieff. Kharkoff and
Odessa. among whom are many Jews. The
military hold the center OF Moscow. and
apparently are awaiting reinforcements.
which are reported to be on the way to
Moscow from ell directions, some OF the
troops marching overland. Four regiments
of dragons from Warsaw have started by
rail for Moscow. but have not yet arrived
there.
The government IL finding great difncuIty
tuTbed clty,it being dangerous to withdraw
the troops from other places, most OF the
available men having already been sent to
cope with the revolt in the Baltic prov
inces.
The revolutionists hold the outskirts OF
Moscow. A thousand men are working
night and day at the barricades, some OF
which are described as marvels of strength.
Trenches have been dug and wire entangle
ments have been erected in front OF the
defenses, which extend for blocks and are
impenetrable even against artillery.
Holocaust at Sytin Works.
A terrible holocaust occurred at the sytir
works. where 5000 workmen were suddenly
surrounded by cavalry and artillery. The
latter fred at the building, which was soor
In flames. Hundreds persisted In the con-
fagration.
It Is definitely established that the revo-
lutionists have six automatic guns.
Gov. Gen. Doubassoff has taken rigorous
measures to discover Concealed arms
holding owners of houses responsible ano
ordering the con1scation Of all property
where the presence of arms or bombs II
disclosed.
The gates Of the Tartar city, which sur
rounds the kremlin OF Moscow, where
millions Of church treasures are stored
have been closed and troops and machine
guns have been stationed on the walls
Prince Tcherbatoffs BLACK Hundred
militia have been armed by Gov. Gen.
Doubassoff and terrible reprisals on the
revolutionists are anticipated II the reoei-
lion is crushed.
Even the banks in the heart OF MOSCOW
remained closed yesterday.
More Ready for Sea.
BREST, France, December 26.-The gun
boat Cassini was made ready for sea so
soon after the orders We're received that she
sailed at 4 o'clock this afternoon on a
confidential mission" Commander Schwer'
err Of the Cassini has sealed orders. which
will not be opened until the vessel is twenty
miles at sea. Nevertheless it Is assumed
that her first stop will be Copenhagen. The
secrecy maintained Is attributed to the de-
sire Of the French officials to adopt tactful
means Of executing delicate mission and 1t
Is generally understood that If the necessity
arises the Cassini will proceed to Russian
waters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-26
Contract for Three-Inch Shells.

General Crozier, chief of the ordnance
bureau of the army, today awarded con-
tract for the manufacture of 1900 cast-iron
projectiles for three-inch shells for the
breech-loading field gun to the American
and British Manufacturing Company of
Bridgeport, Conn, at S1.41 each, bids for
which were opened last Friday,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-26
California Justice Dead

OAKLAND. Cal, December 28.-Justice
Walter Van Dyke of the supreme court Of
California, died yesterday after an illness
OF only twenty-four hours. Justice Van
Dyke was born In New York state in 1873
He was a resident Of California since lS4o
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-26
Lecture on Asiatic and European
Ghettos.

will lecture before the Washington Hebrew
Congregation at Hebrew Temple tomorrow
evening on European and Asiatic Ghettos"
Prof Deutch will be aided by the stereop-
ticon and hundreds of views made upon the
occasion of personal trips will be thrown
upon the canvas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-26

George w. Curtis and Julian Dorsey, coll
gagged In an altercation last night and tho
former received several scalp wounds. He
went to the Emergency Hospital and had
his wounds dresse6
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-26
J. WILDER Bender Critically Ill.

Mr. ]. WILDER Bender. an old and we'll
known Western Union telegrapher, VINO
has been an invalid for the past four years
and incapacitated for active service during
that period of time, is lying at the point OF
death at his home in this city. Mr.. Bender
was stricken with paralysis the night OF
December 10 and has been rapidly faiilng
since.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-26
Negro Killed His White Wife.

WHEELING, w. Va, December 26.-In a
fit Of jealousy today Asby Willis, colored
crushed the skull of his white wife with
ar ak.
Later, when an attempt was made to ar
rest him, he cut his throat with a razor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-26
Finishing Touches on the Charleston

NORFOLK, Va, December 26-The
United States armored cruiser Charleston
arrived at the Norfolk navy yard today
for finishing touches and few minor re-
pairs before proceeding early in January
for Charleston, s. c., where the citizens
OF that place are to present the vessel with
a handsome silver service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-26
SERIOUSLY HURT.
Young Man In Hospital in Critical
Condition.

George Siever, twenty years old, Of 231
Linworth place northwest, accidentally
stepped into the elevator shaft from the
second floor at a new building known as
POI Linworth place, where he was en-
ployed. and fell to the basement His
skull was fractured and one leg broken.
He also received internal injuries. He
was removed to the Emergency Hospital
where he is reported to be in a critical con-
dftion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-26

NEW YoRr, December 26.-Fsour hun
dred thousand dollars was deposited in the
8ub<reasury here today Dor transfer 70
MAN QsaoeaA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-26
Killed in Runaway Accident.

CORNING. N. Y. December 28.-Mrs d.
Stuart Null Of Wellsboro, Pa. was killed
last night in runaway accident. Her nus
band and Miss Emma Mathers, who ac-
companied her, were badly injured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-26
Communications Restored.

The State Department has been informed
that Geographic communication has been
reopened with Odessa and southern Rus
sian ports. Communication between St.
Petersburg and Berlin Is also open.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-26

The pope yesterday received in private
audience Harry St. George Tucker. presi'
dent OF the jamestown (va) Expos tior
Company, who Is in Rome with the object
of interesting the italian government In
the exposition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-26

Christmas was productive OF several ac-
cidents in Houston. Tex. A toy lamp ex-
ploded and Thelma Cupper. aged three, was
burned to death. A. A. Anderson was play
ing Santa Claus when his clothing caught
fire, and there is lettle hope for his re-
cOVery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-26

The bodies of Robert Rutherford and G
w. McMurray, murdered near Diaz, MeXl-
co, reached Ell PaSo, Tex, last night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-26

NEW YORK, December pa. G. Sny-
der. American charge d'afSairs at Bogota,
Colombia, arrived here today on the steam
er Allegheny.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-26

Two masked men held up and robbed a
Pasadena (Cal electric car near East Lake
Park Sunday night. There were fifteen pas
sengers on the car, mostly men, and these,
together with the conductor, were forced
TO give up their cash. Two men then es-
cared in the darkness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-26

Mozart a play based on the life Of the
great composer and VIZ item by Miss Ivy
Root, niece of Secretary Root. was given
a portrayal al Harrisburg. Pa, last night.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-12-29
Prof Hodges Coming

One Of the most welcomed visitors
to our city from the w. Va. U. is
Pref. Thomas Hodges, head of the
of physics He is to be
in the city as guest of the \ NJ.
@. a. and will appear before their
mems meeting at the First PresPys
4s.riari church. at 2 $50 o'clock Sun
day afternoon Prof. Hodges II a
man whom THINKS mani ~
this city ought to hear:
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-12-29
4 Prize FIGHT
PULLED DEE HERE

A private prize fight took place
IN the city Tuesday that for feree-
ness and galneness on the part of
the contestants has not been duph-
Gated since the days of the London
prize ring. The fight took place on
the turf with bare knuckles, and the
celebrated Sullivan Mitchell fight
was not any more sayagely waged.
The stakes we're just exactly S1.00
side. That proves conclusfyel 81 to.
use a slang phrase, that the fight was.
on the level. One look at the bat
tered faces of the principals after
the melee would prove to the most
sl1eptical That this was none of your
modern get your money affairs.
The principals were Howard
Col sfein, weight 100, and s.Dink@
Benson, weight 14o. The. mill was
pulled off on the bare sod, at what
commonly called Haylnondys
5ve, Just south Of BroadCus coli
e e. Mr. Thomas Scott, well
own ia sporting circles, was tie
onotef. He is the manager of
.nslSn. The sBlaek Demon who,
Tile way, is a second George Dix
Oh t4oldstein, the ''Yiddish Ter
4br. s. owned by another sport CALI
eli Texas Dick. > The Eight was
Elst ana furious. After the first
found both men cast science to the
Winds. and started in to make
fnisl Of their work. Benson, the
BI:icE Demon. although so pounds
liqbter than the "Yiddish Terror,
Easily proved his superiority. He
pounded his victims face into a
pulp, and finally his manager was
forced to throw up the sponge in
token of defeat. The "Blaek
Demon" is without doubt the
cEeverest fighter of his weight that
has been seen 10 perform in many a
day.
ANY one desiring to make match
weighing in at 40 or $50 pounds,
will be accommodated.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-12-29
Keep Your Coupon

4 All the lovers o6 wit and humor
Sill be disappointed in the fact that
Ralph Bingham can not get to-
C'larEsburg for his Entertainment ON
Jan. / The holders Of the Bingg-.
ham coupons are asked to take care
of them as they will be good for.
bingham later or some other attraR-
ton equal rs good. Jan 15Jam.
DeWitte iller, M q Star
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-12-29
17ortar1 d . Preaeler.

The story Of the torture Of Rev
o. d. Moore, pastor Of the Baptist
church, OF Harpcrsyilie, n. ~ VIII
interest YOU. He says ~ suffered
agouies, because Of q persistent
cough, resulting from the gTip,
had to sleep sitting up IN bed
tried many remedies, ttThopt relief
until I took Or. Kings New Dis
coYery for Gonsrn1p Coughs
and Colds, which entirely cured IlJ
cough, and saved me from consliEEal'-
ton :. a grand cure for diseased s
conditions Of throat and lung a.
Stone & Mercer and T.. g Bland
druggists; price, soc and sal; guar
anteed. Trial bottle free.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-12-29
OLD EZRA DEIX In
PUMPKIN "a GIER

Old Ezra Dexter had a hd time
of it at the Opry house st night
Ezra lives down at Pawtr ,et, next
door to Charley BigeloW and he
sent his son up to Boston to learn
to be veterinary surgeon. He
came down to Boston to see little
Allen and found that he wasn't lead
ing the simple life at all. BE was
doing the butterfly act, fiji ting from
Tom Early's to Jacot's and fnish=
ing up with a tour of ble Turkish
smoking parlors.
This made old Ezra sore, he had
gotten in wrong in the frst place, By
going to the Rexford, in Bull
finch place, which was an European
plan hotel, end Ezra g6t ~tung there.
lie knew the kind Of life a Boston
ian should lead Tia man, he. should
have his fling occasionally, and
weekly visit TO Austin and Stones
is devilish enough. Looking at the
old graveyarC3s and trip through
the State house is considered sootil-
ing, and an Occasional trip toBunE=
er Hill is very restful. Above sail
things wear speetae1es, and 5e DC
cult. To be occult You Should diet
on some form Of excelsior breakfast
food. - -, -s,eg, = ls g,
Old Ezra staked young Allen to-
$4,000 and they changed the seem
cry. Down at old Ezra's home we
met the captain Of the Pinafot
: and French Canadian. who 81
raising bees. The bees were like
Mary's lamb in d way the French
/ boy had the hives, and ga the be-
Followed him, Young Aliens
friend had signed Aliens name ID d
check ut Jaeot's restaurant and they
eaihe to the old gent for settlement
Young Allen was accused Of being
a swindler, so he was sent away on
1.-THE Pinafofe.
The leading lady made a hit when
lshe asked Mr.. Carroll why God
made so few men like him. She
didn't know how scarce leading men
4are. The performance terminated
happily.
AIR. Wightnlan has found his
Imetier, not meteor, for he is not
lsuch shooting star. The part OF
iTGzrn Dexter suited him finely. All
iof the favorites went through their
PAGES in a satisfactory manner.
The vaudeville bill was up to the
! standard as well as the other spec
ialties.
Tonight the Reconsideration Co.
present their strongest bill, new
play bv Mr.. Justin Adams, entitled
ellis Jealous Wife,. Every man
should let his wife see it. Mr.
| Adams is a married man himself.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-12-29
De as Recorded

Nathaniel 81. Green to Hp gh E3r
Wis ct a, IS acres Of coal, SEttfsoI
district.
George w Randolph to WI
liam b. Van Torn, lot
II. j. Ehr "a Allie g.
lot, Salem.
S. II Bee ansy nv
Il lot; salem
lQNlices 70 "
Queen, ~
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-12-29
.C0L0RED K. 0FIP.
ELECT OFFICERS.

Anita Lodge, No. 10, Is. of r.,
eolored, held their regular meeting
last might in Reeds hall and elect
ed the following officers for the ell-
suing years
r. a. West, G. G.
II. A. Stepteau, " G.
7. w Washington, NJ of u.
AleX Henderson, NJ. of +.
Tlalc Desn. *. of r. & S.
I5T4 w. s.. Turner, Prelate.
They viii be Installed next
Thursday night, after which a snlok-
erLor social session will be held.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-12-29
Gipe Yonr stomaeh e.

! 4
Nothing viii cure indigestion
that doesn't digest the foods Is se..
and give the stomach rest Ao 'l
can't expects that weak ss9lill II,
viii regain its strength and get vel y
when # is compelled to do. The 1g ~
work that q sound stomach ls siio 81
do You wouldn't expect a s.G S1
NJ, a oct we'll when it is conpell-
al d do & full days work every gay
81 the week Kodol Dyspepsia cure Ut.
IS a perfact digestant and digests tne
food REGARDLESS Of the condltlon ~ y
g y stomach. Relieves indl Sc lo 1l
bt.Ichinp, sour stomach and az ! s zGa,
sossl9 lIisordeT Sold by Stone q NAsl.
eaFa 9Sur orders for fine ClaTlsti
eaikes and oyster pattIes at w
Rand kitchen, Sl9 ssg st y
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-12-29
waton An INidneY secretions.

Watch the Kidney secretlons'
See that they have the amber
hue of health
The discharges not excessive OF
infrepuent. "a
inent.
Doan's Kidney Pills viii do this
for you.
They watch the kidneys I11ti cur
them when they are sick.
". b. Candy, Po2kkeeper IN SeIitllli
Neat Market residence $50 w. Maui
street. says: "The results received from
Inc use Of Doan's Kidney Pills eompels
me to place great faith in them ~ IN
srvals for ysars have been subject 70
sidney complaint, indicated BY trouble
with the kidney secretions, they belHs
sometimes irregular and ct other times
distressing. Donn,s Kidney Pills attract'
cd nv attention while readi19 newsPa-
pers and from the statements OF others
VINO had made use Of the remedy, fen-
soned that they might help. I'rocurlns
them Mt wells & Hayfuaker's drug esofoj
rock box. The results received war
ranted me in continuing the treatment,
and /, bought a second boz. The use OF
five boxes in all thoroughly convinced
ME that Doan's Kidney Pills can be de.
pended upon" =.
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents
Foster Aiilburn Co. BufiaiO, y. =. SOLE
agents fol the Limited States.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-12-29

JACKSON
deal as been under Was
Tor sever IS for the busI1e
the . aelS aotlsi, at Parker
rs final Thursd
de rried on
sstlIe enson, one One
ilea pure IA W.
lEesiS entsE 20. Ran Hotel llu.
3 10 has had Of the hotel
some time sDropo fon VA
made by 1benson on
nesday evening which was accept
sntents were erred vest DAY
morning Stephenson took
charge Of tlie properly
q he amount ilVolv we'd IN the deal
represen 16,0 GOO. re Ran
owned HE 40 slliEf Of the
w r. iaf otel Co.. which has an
aIthoEi 1itaI stock of $50 GOO
OF wiiiei 900 has been issued.
the lllgs being tiIlsferrec
to Mr. henson. IncIuCl IN the
5ayHeI tor Rau's holdings IS the
White SWan restaurant on sIulsana
street own lly Stephenson and W.
u. COREY he aIair property on 10Th /
street, owned ~ Stephenson q farm
at 0gdIns and some other property
and 1igli
The btisleSs will be conducted in
the name the w. r. Ran. Hotel
Co. and, he next meeting OF the I
compang Stephenson viii bes
elected pre- lent to succeed A3r. Ran.
Several Others are connected with I
,NIr. Stephenson in Che deal and as
they are all hustlers, they expect to
make a success of their venture, in
asmuch5 as the White Swan restau-
rant has become one Of the best pat
ronized places of the kind IN Park
ersburg, despite the fact that 1t is
located on Juliana street, belog I
Third
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-21
ALL FOR THE PAVING.
Movement for Municipal Asphalt Plant
Gaining Ground.

The municipal asphalt plant idea
appears to be gradually winning its
way into the hearts of the owners of
Kansas avenue property. Six property
owners have personally called on F. CT.
Drenning, city attorney, or else tele-
phoned him agreeing to give their
support to the project and appending
their names to petition. Six names,
and murmurs are running along the
ground that there will be more. The
names are: DR.. George P. Lux.
drew Burkhard, M. Oswald and NJ
Snattinger.
Its a CO." said the city attorney
with his face wreathed in jubilant
smile. Yes, sir, she's a go and we
are going to have q great big rousing
meeting this evening. The sentiment
is growing right along, too, and things
certainly look more hopeful than they
did few weeks ago. We are going
to pave. l don't know much about
Mr.. BradIey's offer. l have heard con-
siderable complaint of that California
asphalt and 1 think that it is a good
idea to go slow. Get the best material
you can get and don't buy this cheap
stuff. We may not agree to petition
for resurfacing the entire of Kansas
avenue. number of the people be-
lieve that it would Ybe a good scheme
to repair a few of the blocks that
could be repaired and then resurface
| the remainder. The city engineer is
now making up a report on the blocks
which he, in his Judgment, thinks it
| best to reSurface and those which it
would be all right simply to repair for
| the time being.
'If the meeting gets too large for
| the parlors of the National hotel we
will hold the meeting in the cham Der
of the Commercial club on the third
| f1oor.'
Petitions requesting the city council
| to take the necessary steps to resur-
| face Kansas avenue will be presented
to the property owners for their sig
natures this evening at the meeting.
Ten petitions, one for each block, have
been drawn I'D.