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~ ~ &ON1lkCkN AC
asked the saleswO- w. hoCH.
man to place an assortment of them Oh
the counters 50 he could make a better
choice.
what size do you wish, sir?' she
asked.
"Heally, l don't know"
He gazed around the store for a few
seconds. Finally he said:
"Can you let me have a yarlstick for
q moment?"
The saleswoman got him a yardstick,
and he placed it on the inside Of his
arm from the shoulder to the wrist, and
In a few moments he exclaimed tri-
umphantly to the surprised saleswom.
an:
"Twenty inches, please""
The case Of Eben Sumner Draper,
Republican candidate for lieutenant
governor Of Massachusetts in the re.
cent election, presents some unusual
aspects. Curtis Guild, Jr., the Repub.
lican candidate for governor. who ia.
vors a conservative revision Of the tar
III by the Republicans in congress, was
elected by Il plurality Of 23,116, while
his associate on the ticket, Mr.. Draper,
who has opposed tariff revision, was
A -. ~ o.
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uNA NAS paw 10 81
difficult for Il person of her natural
Sweetness and winsomeness to take
she enters into its portrayal with the
more enthusiasm.
Miss MarlOwe has succeeded very
we'll in keeping a youthful appearance,
partly because Of her devotion to d.
versions out of doors. She has a home
in the Catskills where ordinarily she
spends much of the time between the
atrical seasons. and on the tennis court
or the golf links. walking or automo-
billing. she recruits her enengies for the
stress and strain of her winters work
before the footlights. Although public
ity Is an essential to her professional
success. Miss Marlowe does not like it
when off the stage. She once attended
a performance in a New York theater
where, despite her request for a seat
far back among the orchestra chairs,
the management assigned her to a box.
At the conclusion of the second act an
usher handed her a note which read:
MY Dear Miss Marlowe-will you please
sit a little farther forward in the box, as
! am nxiou to get a good look ut you?
l have seen you many times on the stage,
but never before as yourself. Your ad-
mirer.
The writer was Il woman and Dre-
sumably of the genus matinee girl.
E. II. Sothcrn, who Is Il co-star with
Julia Marlowe in 'Shakespearean
drama. was discouraged by his father,
the late F.. A. Sothern, from entering
upon n stage career. His father desired
that he should study art and become a
painter. But the boys taste did not
run in that direction, and he was i'll
ut ease while attending his art school
In London. His first experience on the
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-12-20

commercial career 'AAAs N ADAM.
covering half a century. In 1895 he
was elected Il member Of the board of
councilmen. Owing to his familiarity
with the success Of the municipal own
ership idea in his native land Mr..
Adam became an enthusiastic support-
er OF the principle and as a councilman
stood out against the disposal of pub
lie franchises to private corporations.
In 1901 he was nominated Oh the Dem
0cratic ticket as alderman from n ward
considered to be n Republican strong
hold and was elected. party lines be-
ing disregarded. Two years later he
was again elected Il councilman. He
was nominated by the Democrats for
mayor this full OH Il platform declaring
emphatically for municipal ownership
and was elected by Il majority Of near
" 10000, although last year, when Mr..
Roosevelt ran for president, the city
went Republican by about 10000. Mr..
Adam Is a typical Scotchman and has
been known US n persistent aud fear
less fighter for policies he believes to
be right.
The investigation Of life Insurance
companies has brought out the fact
that many Of them pay very large sal
aries to their officers, and the question
has been raised whether such salaries
are justiiable. Ebert Henry Gary,
chairman Of the board Of directors of
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-12-20
Partially

Partially Equipped.
THAT naughty young man must be
n Of u millionaires," said the in
Quisitive stranger.
NO." answered the hostess. "He has
all the airs, but none of the millions."-
Washington Star.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-12-20

worked silk is stud
ded with e eyed
lizards in silk Of
~changeable colors.
AS Il boy Signor
CaruSO was not
used to expensive
clothing. His moth.
err was a vender Of
herbs, It Is said.
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dent Of the Federal Steel company. He
was conspicuous in the formation of
the United States Steel corporation and
on its organization was chosen to fll
his present pest.
Governor Edward w. Hoch Of Kan
sas, who declares that unless Amer
ica's great trusts and corporations are
controlled in the interests Of the people
a tidal wave Of socialism will sweep
the country, is not only a careful
student OF sociological matters, but en-.
joys telling and hearing a good story as
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-12-20
Time ENOUGH.

11nue OUB
Borroughs--Say, old man, there was
a time when YOU promised to share
your last dollar with me.
Richley-That's all right; l haven't
got down to it yet.-Catholic Standard
and Times.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-12-20
Would Soon Find 1t.

aowell-Are you looking for trouble?
Powell-ies. l am on my way to the
railroad station to meet my wife's
Inother.-New York Press,
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~-~ >-~U
Snapshots at
People Of Note
MAYOR TO NJ
L. JOHNSON
of Cleveland,

who Is widely
known for his ag-
g~reSsiveneSS as q
reformer, Is under
discussion now on
account Of his cam
paign against sui
eide. There have
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-12-20

The municipal ownership sentiment
which has affected political results in
several large cities this year caused the
election as mayor of Buffalo of James
N. Adam, an ardent advocate of such
principles and q man whose wealth Is
rated above the million mark. MI.
Adam was born in the town Of Pee
bles, Scotland, March l, 1912. He at
tended school at Edinburgh until
twelve years old. when he became an
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-12-20

Mr.. Borely-So your sister expected
me today, eh, Bobbie?
b Yessir. She said she lest
knew something would happen when
she broke her lookin' glass!-St. Louis
Post Dispatch.
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Eb and Flo.
Flo was fond Of Ebenezer-
Ed for short she called her hoo,
Talk OF tide Of l~ove"-ereat Caesar,
You should see 'em Eb and Flo.
Cornell Widow.
Eb and Flo. they stood as sponsors
When Flo's sister was a bride,
And when bride and groom receded
1hey, too, went out with the tied.
-Yonker1 Statesman.
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been SO many sui.
cides in Cleveland recently that the
mayor concluded to try to do some
thing to stop them. So he has appoint
ed a commission to inquire into the
matter, to provide work for those who
are respondent OF account Of lack Of
employment and to give friendly ad-
vice or assistance to such as need it.
Mayor Johnson, who has a large for
tune and some time ago retired from
active business in order to devote him.
self to promoting his economic and
political ideas, was an office boy in a
foundry in Louisville at twelve years
Of age and drew a salary Of 81 per
week. One day n of the owners of
the foundry saw the industrious office
boy rush into the street, pick up a bit
Of iron and, returning. throw it on the
scrap heap inside. When the boy re-
entered the office he said to him:
"Why did you do that, my SOM"
"Why. ST." said Tom, a bit embar.
fassed, "there was no use wasting it.
They can put it in the furnace and use
it over again."
swell, l just think l can use you,
young man, in the street car business.
How would You like to come at 81 n
week."
Young Johnson accepted the five
dollar raise with alacrity.
John s. Sargent, the famous painter,
attended a banquet in New York not
long ago. He met a young lady
whom he knew very well, and she said,
"Oh, Mr.. Sargent, l saw your latest
painting and kissed it, because 1t was
20 much like you"
"And did it kiss you in return?"
"Why, no."
"Then," said Mr.. Sargent, at was
not like me-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-23
PIG IRON SHORTAGE.
Unprecedented Demand for Finished
Iron and Steel Continues.

THE Iron Age has the following to say:
'ssThe bookings of finished iron and. steel
continue exceedingly heavy In all lines, and
thus far this month are nearly up to thu
rate of October. II is quite unprecedented
that there should be such a volume of buy
ing at this season of the year. The strain
in all directions is tremendous, and prices
are kept down only by main force The
leading interest has advanced tin plate 10
cents a box, and the sheet makers put up
prices on sheets 81 per ton for black and
galvanized. feature of the market re-
Gently has been the demand for structural
material and for plates from Canada, and
quite a good business has been done in
that direction.
There Is increasing evidence OF short
age OF pig iron for steel-making purposes.
The steeI corporation has purchased only
a moderate quantity since the sellers are
holding their metal at an advance. Among
railroad. involving $4,000 tons; Colorado
Southern. New Orleans and Pacific, II, 900
tons; Beaumont, Sour Lake and Western.
1900 tons, and the Alaska Central, 5000
tons. The representatives of the leading
producers of foreign structural material
report that thus far the purchases for
importation foot up to 10000 tons.
THE principal transaction In domestic
structural material during the current week
has been the closing of contract for
$1,000 tons of bridges for the Hartman
roads. Thus far this month the American
Bridge Company has booked G0.000 tons
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-23
REAL ESTATE SALES
PURCHASE OF RESIDENCE SITE
By JOHN HAYS HAMMOND.

The attention which Is being given to
property matters on the part of visitors to
the city and those who are here presumably
for the season, as we'll as those who con-
template becoming permanent residents is
tate market at the present time. Brokers
find there is much inquiry. and number
Of sales have been made which are not
only significant in themselves but are
likely to lead to other transactions.
Perhaps the most important Of the recent
transactions. which has not been fully COM
pletcd, Is the purchase by Mr. John Hays
Hammond, the well-known mining expert
In South Africa. of an entire square of
ground on the heights overlooking the city
to the northwest.
1t Is the intention of Mr.. Hammond in
acquiring this property to erect a house
there for his own use.
The extent OF the purchase made by Mr..
Hammond can be estimated when it is
stated that the total cost of the ground
area of the ground secured Is large, so that
1t will be possible TO have plenty of room
on all sides
The exact location is not given at this
time. as. It Is stated. the entire purchase has
not been completed, but 1t Is understood
Kalorama Heights or in BeIair Heights
1t is also said that the Japanese govern
ment Is looking about for a. legation build
ing, and as 1t is not likely that It will be
able to find anything that will suit 1t,
the only course open will be to build or
under such terms as may be advantageous
TO both parties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-23

While the members of the stock exchange
are waiting for the bankers to ioosen UP In
the matter of loans, and also for their GUS
toners to begin to see In the securities listed
( on the local exchange an opportunity to
turn an honest penny. the daily meetings
Nigh; be termed gatherings for free con-
yersation on y variety OF topics -
To-day, for example. when the common
stock of the Washington Railway and ElAc-
trio Company had been reached, for some
reason Mr.. Glover Was reminded of an ex-
perienco OF his on the exchange ct the time
the power house OF the Capital Traction
Company burned down. which was about
ten years ago.
Mr., Glover said that on the exchange next
day he bought 100 shares of traction stock
for 40, the lowest point 1t had ever reached,
and at the same time he offered to pay 80
filed.
Mr.. Henry Hurt. who was sittins along
side OF Mr.. Glover, and who has always
ben closeiy identified with the road here
broke IN with . remark which. 1t Is sup
posed, he thought might have tendency
to reassure Mr.. Glover II the latter had
any idea that his ten-year-old purchase
was bad one, and said that he would now
sive 14a for one hundred shares of the
stock.
This offer Is one point below that of the
bid price for q quotation lot OF the stock
In order that 1t should not be an entirely
Capital Traction symposium, Presideat
Hibhs here took hand. thing which he
Is very apt to do on such occasions, AMI
remarked that he would predict that the
common stock would get UP to the present
level OF Capital Traction, and would not
be as long at it either
Then the call of the stocks was resumed
with such Interruptions as come from the
talk of various groups which, when they
did not include the president of the ex-
change. are apt to draw upon them his
official eensure. which IL not indicated
by faps OF the gavel, but rather by good
Eatured chaff or any way in which II is
possible to arrest the flood of talk so that
the call could be heard.
When there is more business then orders
are sandwiehed with the conversation and
there are days when there is more business
done thar, there Is conversation. Just at
present there seems to be no reason why
there not more orders. t.t-~- -
From the present development in the real
estate market it begins to lOok as II the
call for funds in that direction will prove
Il strong competitor for all that Is avail
able in local institutions, SO that 1t seems
as soon az local ffnauciers are Of the opin-
ion that the time for doing nothing Is past.
and Is safely past, then 1t Is thought there
will be no difficulty in finding uses for all
the money that is to be lent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-23

CHICAGO, November 2S.-Wet weather in
many parts of tho wheat territory sent
May up to S6ihaS6N here today.
A decline of almost penny bushel LII
The price Of corn at Liverpool sent May
down to 43A.
May oats were easier declining to 317sn
AS the session advanced the wheat mar
'iet became stu stronger May going up to
STisasTE. Fresh reports of damage to the
crop in Argentine was mainly responsible
for the advance. The market closed strong
with May up 70 at s1aST1s.
The strength Of the wheat market caused
an increase In the demand for corn. The
market became firm as result, May ad-
yaEcing to 94M. The market closed at the
highest point OF the day. with May UP s
Close: wheat--December. s3ssasax: May
s7aS7H. Corn-December. AN old, 457sa4G;
May, Al. Oats-May, 81; December, 2essa
23E.
LIVERPOOL, November %. - Wheat
Spot firm: No. red western winter, us
It'd; futures quiet; December, Us HAD:
March, Is md; May. 6s 1ed. Corn-spot
quiet; American mixed. as Id; futures
steady; January, As AID; March. As sAd
Special Dispatch to The Star.
BALTIMORE. Nd. November 2a;-FLouR-
WmExT~Firm; spot, contract, sss4assss; spot,
No red western saEasS Noysmber: ssMassh
2 red 77tsa77ss; receipts, s2sl4 bushels: exports
40 900 bushels: southern by sample 70aso; south
grade, 76leaS4.
CORN-Firmer; spot, new, 50ha501a; spot, old
504a50t1; year, 50a50t; January, 49Aa49is; Feb
ruary 4Sha481a; March, 40Aa49b; May, 4elaa4eA
receipts III 1856 bushels; exports, $3.50 bushels
southern white corn. 42ha5o; southern yellow corn
42iaa50.
OATS-steady; No. white. 35& bid; No 3
white. 35s35l4 No. mixed, 344a34h; receipts
40 800 bushels.
RYE-Firmer: No. 2 western. 75h export, 7Tha
IS domestic; receipts 1,1s0 bushels.
HAY-Steady, unchanged.
GRAIN FREIGHTS-Quiet. unchanged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-23
Wanted None to Come Between Them

Sadie Phoenix was arrested yesterday on
33d street northwest. and the policeman
making the arrest testified before judge
Mullowny In the Police Court today that
she was using profane language that could
be heard by the neighbors s
why did you cursor asked the Judge.
You see. Judge. IL wuz disaway: 1 and
Mistah Phoenix wuz walkin' along the
street. when a girl come along and walked
between us. We have been married thirteen
years, and I wasn't goin' to have any girl
separate US" 9
The explanation appealed to his honor
and Sadie was released after her personal
bonds were taken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-23
win Of Commander bishop.

BY the terms of the Will OF the late
Commander Joshua Bishop. United States
navy, dated April "a. 1905. and OF q codicfi
thereto, dated October Is. 1905. filed. todny
for probate. note for 81. 100. life Insurance
amounting to 5000 and certain checks. the
aggregate OF which is not mentioned. are
left to his sister iis-law. Mary A. Rogers.
aueathed TO Mamie A. McIimore. sister of
In Colorado TO his niece. Gertrude Nc
Iimore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-23
Funera, Of Daniel o,ponnen.

Funeral services over the remains of the
late Daniel O'DonneIl will be held tomor-
row morning at the Church OF Immaculate
Conception, Sth and N streets northwest.
The services Will be conducted by Rev.
Father Bevan, assistant pastor OF the
church. Mr.. O'Donnell was forty years of
age and was contractor for plumbing
work. He died as the result of injuries re-
oeIved while at work
The pail bearers will be James NJ. Dunn.
P. J. Collins Michael McInerney. Thomas
Evers and James O'Neil. The members OF
Washington Council. No. 224. Knights OF
Columbus of which Mr. O'Donnell was q
member, will attend the services In as great
numbers as possible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-23
INCREASE OF The NAVY
CHIEF REPRESENTATIONS OF
THE GENERAL BOARD.
Three Battlsships, Three Cruisers, Five
Gunboats and Various Other Ad-
ditional Vessels Desired.

Three frst-cisss battleshlns OF at least
$1,000 tons displacement and eighteen knots
speed, three scout cruisers of $500 tons
displacement. one Eunboat OF thu Helena
class. and four other gunboats of light
draught, two for useSin the Philippines and
two for service on the rivers OF China. with
additional torpedo boats and tropedo boat
destroyers are the principal recommended
tions Of tho general board OF the navy in
Its program of new construction to be au-
thorized by the next Congress. which 10
now under. consideration by the board OF
construction. At its meeting tomorrow the
latter board. of which the chiefs of the bu-
reaus of ordnance, steam engineering
equipment and construction and repair are
the members, will complete it's report upon
the practicability Of the proposed types OF
ships contained I'm the general boards pro-
gram. and the two reports will be forwarded
TO the Secretary for guidance in the prepa-
ration of that portion OF his annual report
dealing with new construction.
Desirability Of Battleships.
Although appreciatins fully the necessity
OF scout cruisers In time Of war the need
of an adequate force OF destroyers and tor
pedo boats. and the immediate des.rabflity
of small gunboats for service on the Ash
attic station. several members OF the board
of construction are In favor OF concentrate
Ing the fight for additional ships upon the
nrst recommendation of the general board
that for three new battleships.
whether the board OF construction viii
approve the practicability OF the proposed
new battleship OF the general boards de-
sign is not certain. The board is now ng-
uring upon the possibility OF adding to q
ship OF $1,000 tons trial displacement two
twelve-inch guns In excess OF the number
carried by ships of 1900 tons trial dis
placement. The opinion of the board as TO
speed for the new battieships is also await
ed with interest, many officers being IN fa-
vor or batteship capable OF making nine.
teen knots speed instead of the eighteen
recommended by the general board.
Secretary Bonaparte's Report
Secretary Bonaparte Is awaiting the re-.
port OF the board on construction before
completing his annual report. which Ia al
ready well under way. lie has disposed
OF the annual estimates OF the several bI-
reaus and OF the commandant OF the Ma
rine Corps. having given his whole TINA
to their consideration for more than 4
week.
Important subjects which will be called
include the urgency OF legislation providing
for some scheme OF retirement OF officers
in grade. that promotion in the navy may
be Quickened and officers enabled to reach
command and nag rank at from ten TO nj
teen years younger than do the captains
and rear admirals Of today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-23
The World Of
Finance and I rade


NEW YORK, November 23.-The cotton
market opened weak at decline of TO
1e points. but attracted tremendous de
mand at the decline. with one interest
credited with purchases of 10000 bales or
March and as much May on the call. Come
local professionals, New Orleans and Liver
pool interests were sellers. but the MARKET
showed little disposition to Yield. and to-
ward the end of the first hour became
worry active and strong. with prices show
ing net gain OF to points on the
active months. The opening decline was
due to lower cables, but Liverpool rallied
after the local opening and New Orleans
after opening lower also advanced sharply.
Futures opened weak. November, IL; De-
-cember. 11.01; January, 11.2D; February,
ii.25 bid; March, 11.42: April. n.47: May,
li.a5; July. Il.8s: August. l1.48 offered.
TIE market developed increasing strength
and activity during the late forenoon aud
around midday was sensationaliy active
and excited on panic among recent sellers,
aggressive bull support and liberal buying
through wire and commission houses. Prices
were 30 to 80 points up from the lowest or
about % to "a points net higher, with
March selling at new level for the season
and bulls predicting II cents for that posi-
ton before the close tomorrow.
Estimated receipts at the ports today.
81 900 bales against 49,I57 last week and
bales against 391 GIL last week and 373.S72
last Year Todays receipts at New Or
leans, 945 bales, against 1T,571 last year,
and at Houston. 9,23l bales, against 6,11I
last year.
Spot closed steady 10 points higher; mid
ding uplands, HIS; middling gulf, 12.oo;
sales, eco bales.
LIVERPOOL, November 23-cotton, spot,
quiet; prices Ave points lower: American
middling. fair. 6.5l; good middling. 6.i3;
dinarx I al. or dir ~ The sales Of
the day were 5000 bales, of which $40 were
for speculation and export. and included
1000 American. Receipts. 900 bales, In
Guiding $1,000, American. Futures opened
quiet and closed strong; American middiing,
Z. o. G., November SOB: November and De-
eember, sos; December and January, sos;
January and February. 6.10: February ana
March, 6.13: March and April. GIG; April
and May, GIT; May and June, $40; June
and July, go; July and August, 6,21
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-23
Pension for Mrs. McGnn;.

On the recommendation OF Chief Belt Of
the fire department Commissioners Mac
farland has approved an order that Mrs.
Mary McGinnis. mother of Driver Josenh
F. McGinnis of No. l engine company, who
was killed in the line OF duty a few DAYS
ago, be granted pension of $40 per month,
The pension dates from November 10 and
will continue during her widowhood.