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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-22
Circus Day.
From The Matrimonial Bureau. by Carolyn Well
and Harry Persons Taber (Houghton. Mii

From The Matrimonial Bureau, by Carolyn Wells
and Harry Persons Taber (Houghton. Mifhin
q Coz.
Whitfield's observance of holidays was in
the nature of a religious rite. The pa
triotism of the Fourth of July. as shown
in the firing of the anvil in the early
morning, the speeches in the grove and
the reading of the Declaration of Independ-
ence invariably by DR.. Bushnell was all
that the father of his country could have
desired. Christmas and Thanksgiving had
lost none of their original character. The
fflppant might have observed the groanlnS
of boards from one end of the town to the
other. May day was a triumph of mai
dens crowned with wilted wild flowers
holding court in rickety bowers Otner
days had their Importance; in fact, any
holiday which had any excuse for being
was seized upon and made much of by the
Whitfield citizens
But above and beyond all others, in the
hearts of the cOuntrymen, was circus day.
For the days intervening between the post
ing of the bills announcing it and the fate
full day of its arrival there We're fierce de-
bates at the post office and at the black
smith shop concerning the relative merits
of the hippopotamus and the other ami
mails. The postmaster himself ayerred that
the man-eating tiger and the hippopotamus,
whose wide-opened jaws showed glistenlng
teeth of vast size, were much more fear
some beasts than the behemoth of Holy
Writ, and although this staggered the ultra
orthodox, yet were they fain to believe it.
The fact that the people of Whitfield had
seen the many successive years the same
posters representing the same gaudily at
tired ladies whose skirts were the soul of
wit itself, poised on toe-tip upon the same
madly careering charger, in no way inter-
fered with thear interest in them.
This interest perennially expressed itself
in long and deep arguments, embracing
various views which resolved themselves
finally into a generally commendatory con-
demnation.
The laws of the Modes and Persians were
laxly obeyed in comparison with the I'M
written but traditional law which demanded
that every citizen take his or her nearest
child relative to see the show. Census re-
ports, however showed the proportion of
about one child to seventeen grown people.
But this rather aided than hindered the
Iaw-abiding citizens, and uncles. auntS and
cousins cheerfuly accompanied their par
ticular portion of the juvenile audience.
Another traditional law required that the
country people for miles around, as well as
the villa gers. should assemble at the rail-
way station to see the circus train come in.
As its arrival was incousiderat ely timed at
in the morning, this necesstated early
rising. But this necessity was cheerfully
net the more so in that it made circus day
just that much longer.
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SOME GOOD READING FROM

were also enormous drays, which looked, as
our frail bark passed under their bows. like
huge Atlantic liners The hansonls were
fierce black sharks slSmming viciously
round u.s. and there were other monsters
whose forms had no time to analyze; but
into the midst of this seething ocean Molly
pittlessly hurled US. How we slipped into
spaces half our own width and came out
scatheless Providence alone knew. but 1t
seemed that kindly fate must soon tire OF
sparing us. we tempted 1t so often.
My fingers yearned with magnetic attrac-
ton toward the arms of the seat but with
all that was manly in me l resisted l
wreathed my face with smile which.
though stiff as plaster mask, was a use
full screen; and as South African tan is
warranted not to wear off during life
time. / could feel as pale as l pleased
without visible disgrace
How do you like it?'' asked Molly
GLORIOUS" I breezily returned
"Ah, l thought you would enjoy It when
as they say of babies-you began to take
notlce motor Is just nice as
a horse. isn't It? Do say so, il only TO
please me-
Now l knew why the victims of the IN
QUESTION told any lie which happened 10
come handy. l said that it was marvellous
how soon the thing got hold of one. THAT
is because you are so brave" said the poor.
deluded girl. ''Of course. it's havin.; been
a soldier. and all that. People who have
been in battle wouldn't think anything OF
first motor experience. con wouldn't
they?' l inwardly chortled) But do you
know, Lord Lane. I've actually seen men
quite brave in other ways feel a little queer
the first time they drove in an automobile
through traffic, or even in quiet country
roads. l don't suppose you can understand
it."
II couldn't" I replied valiantly. were
not imagination the first ingredient of SYM
pathy. But-er-don't you think that omni-
bus in front is rather large-near, ! mean?
You mustn't exert yourself to talk, you
know. for my sake, If you need to give your
whole attention to driving
Il like to talk. It's exertion at ALL"
said Molly, and | fancy | responded with
some base fiattery, though by this time
that smile of mine hard you could
have knocked it off with a hammer.
The first day l went through traffic."
she continued. my toes had the funniest
sensation. as If they were turning up in
near everything, without any horses in
'front.'
AT this very moment my own toes hap
pened to feel as If they We're pasted back on
my inSteps; yet | laughed heartily at the
suggestion, and to my critical there
was only slight hollowness in the ring,
although before us now doomed huge rail-
way van.
I'm so glad you don't think I'm reck-
less. said Molly, as quietly as though we
had not passed through a crisis and. in
deed to this day | do not believe she would
admit that we had
Il am really very careful; Jack says | am.
He takes tremendous risks sometimes, or al
least it seems so when you're not driving,
You'll see the difference when he's is
'front.'
l refrained from comment, but l had
never valued Jacks friendship less.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-22
SHERLOCK HOLMES
Again Next Saturday.
"The Adventure of the Abby
Grange" will appear complete
in next Saturdays Star.
Vatican Army Reformed.

FROM the Tablet.
Pope Plus X is reforming his army"
The forces of the Holy See at present hard
" exceed 400 men, and half OF these con-
sist OF the citizen soldiers known as the
Palatine Guard. who are detailed for serv-
ice in St. Peters and the Vatican during
the great papal functions. The holy father
has reduced their number from 200 to
100. lie has also reduced by thirty men
the Swiss Guards, who now number about
ninety. On the other hand. he has in
creased the Pontihcal Gendarmes, whose
functions are more useful than ornamental
from ~ to 100. The number of the Noble
Guards has been left unaltered. but twen-
ty-dive of the older members of It have
been retired and their places supplied by
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-22
MANUAL OF THE TREES OF NORTH

AMERICA Exclusive of MeXico) BY
Charles Sprague Sargent, director of
the Arnold Arboretum of Howard
University, author of The Silva of
North America With GA ilIustra-
tons from drawings by Charles Ed
ward FaXon. Boston, Houghton,
NHflIn & Co. Washington: Wood
ward & LothrOp
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(AMONG THE
IAFRATERNlTlES

The Odd Fellows of Washington will
Wednesday evening next celebrate the
eighty-sixth anniversary of the foundatio
of the order by Thomas Wildey in Balti-
more. The English order now bearing
another name, was of much older origin
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows of
America now has jurisdiction not only over
the lodges in the United States. but over
those in Switzerland, Australia and many
other foreign countries. The arrangements
for the celebration have been made by a
committee, of which Deputy Grand Master
E. W. Bradford is chairman. The event will
take place at Odd Fellows Hail. 9TH street
northwest, Wednesday evening. The prin-
cipal address is expected to be delivered
by John L. Nolen of Tennessee. who has
represented his state in the Sovereign Grand
Lodge for many years. Commissioner Henry
p. F. Macfarland is also expected to be
present and deliver an address upon this
occasion
The Grand Lodge, FAAM, paid its an
nual grand visitation to King David Lodge
of Brookland last Tuesday night. The ad-
dress of the occasion was made by Rev.
Richard p. Williams of Trinity Church. The
music consisted of orchestral and vocal
selections under the direction of Guy Camp.
A either solo was given by a member of the
lodge, and in addition there were recita-
tons by Messrs Barber and French and
an address by Grand Master Lurtin R. CHM.
The decorations were American flags draped
over the entire hall. The committee hav-
ing the matter in charge consisted of Past
Master j. l.. Sherwood and Messrs. William
Quinn and Henry Edmonds AT the close
light refreshments We're served
Among those who attended the grand Wis
itation was Rev. Dr.. Lemon Of Gardiner
Mass.
Washington Commaadery, No. l, Knights
Templar, at its last election chose William
II. YerkeS. ir.. as eminent commander and
advanced the entire official line. Mr. Yerkes
has made admirable officer during his
period of service in various stations of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-22

style. has fortified himself with such a
wealth of materials Is so familiar with
scientific details and the technique of art
and invention, that he manages to convey
the passing impression of strong probability
to his yarns" These stories are In his
familiar style, some of them, such as The
Stolen Body" dealing with mysterious ele-
ments. others broadly grotesque. such as
Jimmy Goggles the God,'' and others treat
ing of the development OF extraordinary
properties Of mind or body through discov-
cries or inventions, such as THE New Ac-
celerator." 1t is one of Mr.. Wells most
delightful traits that he usually leaves his
reader in a state of regret that he has not
more fully expanded his theme. These
stories all end too soon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-02
TO VISIT new ORLEANS
IN SPITE OF YELLOW fever PLAGUE

Washington. Oct. p President
Roosevelt will go to New Orleans de-
spite the yellow fever epidemic. This
official announcement was made at the
white house today by Secretary Loeb,
after a conference with the president
at which arrangements for Roosevelts
trip through the south were arranged
finally, in order to avoid any compIica-
tions over the quarantine regulations
of the various states the president has
decided TO make New Orleans the final
stop on his trip. He will be in New
Orleans on the 26th. After the cere-
monies in that city he will go aboard
a cruiser and make the journey from
New Orleans to Washington by water.
Presidents Busy Day.
Washington, Oct. 2.-This was Pres
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-02
CASH REGISTER COMPANY
DISCHARGES 800 MEN
Who Had Failed to Attend Meeting
to Discover Strike Prop
osition.

Dayton, Ohio, Oct. 2-Three hundred
employees of the National Cash Regis
ter company were today notified that
they had been discharged Following
a decision TO refuse the demands Of
the Typographical union for an eight
hour day in the printing department,
the company ordered all the employees
TO report in the assembly hall a few
hours before closing time Saturday to
listen to addresses by the company
officials on the labor question. The
men discharged today are those who
failed to attend the meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-02
AWFUL TRAGEDY WAS
THE DEED OF A MANIAC
AIR BRAKES FAIL:
TRAIN Is DlTCHED
Collision Occurs on Great Western
With Many Vic
TINS.

St. Paul, Oct. "A Chicago Great
Western stock train running about 20
miles an hour as it was going through
the ST Paul railroads struck the middle
of a 500 line passenger train when
had just left the union station and
hurled two Pullman sleepers over a re-
tanning wall 10 the bottom of a gully
20 feet below. One sleeper landed
bottom side up and the other fell on
its side. Both cars were badly wreck
ed. Mrs. Clara Cross. of Minneapolis.
was so badly injured that she died at
st. Joseph's hospital shortly after be-
ing taken there and nine others we-s
seriously injured. while d score or
more were less seriously hurt.
The 500 train had arrived from
Montreal so minutes late and was
bound for Minneapolis, running about
so miles an hour The engineer of the
500 train sighted the Great Western
cattle train heading for split switch
which connects the outside and inside
tracks. The engineer of the Great
Western train whistled for brakes,
showing tnaJ MS AR brakes were not
working and as warming 10 the 500
train. but it evidently was not heard
as the 500 train failed to slacken.
The engine and first sleeper of the
500 train got safely across tn switch
but the second and third sleepers were
hit. The end of the fourth sleeper was
partially wrecked.
Birmingham. Ala. Oct. "A switch
engine in the yards of the Louisville &
Nashville railroad jumped the track
yesterday and two men were instantly
killed and a third died in the hospital
a few hours later.
The dead T. p. Bibb, Belle Nina,
Ala; Joseph Aaron, Bessemer, Ala;
l.. NJ Glass, Columbia, Ala. The vic
tins were standing on the front run
ming board of the switch engine. which
was going at a high rate of speed,
when suddenly the front wheels jump
ed the track The front of the engine
struck two cabooses on an adjacent
track and rolled over on its side. The
bodies of the men We're terribly man
gled.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-02

ident Roosevelt's first day in the execu-
tive offices for three months and he
was busy from the moment of his ar.
rival until the close OF the official day.
Only few definite engagements had
been made by callers, but he arranged
TO see all which had official business
with him. The president received a
cordial congratulations on his fine ply.
sical condition. He told several of kis
callers he had never felt better in his
life, Notwithstanding the hard work of
the summer; Many members of the
senate were early callers. They con-
veyed to the president not only their
personal congratulations on his great
accomplishment during the summer
but the Fluctuations of their constitu-
ents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-02

Milwaukee. Oct 2.-Thirty-eight of
the indicted officials against whom are
hanging 172 indictments returned by
the last grand jury, appeared before
Judge Brazee in the municipal court to-
day and entered pleas in nearly every
case of not guilty Included in the
list are Is former supervisors. seven
supervisors. three members of the fire
department two newspaper reporters,
a state senator. a state assemblyman,
and an eX-alderman. The balance are
business men. The arraigning of the
defendants was not concluded until a
late hour
More Indictments I'm Cotton Scandal.
Washington. Oct. 2.-The federal
grand jury today reported new indict-
ments in the cotton report leakage
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-02
SITUATION BETTER
IN new ORLEANS
Opening of October Finds Yellow Few.
er Less Aianmins-SchooIs
Open.

New Orleans, La. Oct. 2.-Though the
opening of October finds yellow fever
still existing in New Orleans. it is now
so certain of being wiped out that the
authorities are confident that with the
passing of the month not a vestige OF
sickness will remain. The record for
the week ending Saturday was the best
since Aug. 1, with a total of 1S3 cases
and % deaths against 261 cases and
80 deaths the preceding week. The
public schools opened here today with
a large enrolment OF pupils.
There were four new cases of yellow
fever reported today, and two deaths.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-02
SWEDISH PARLIAMENT
HEARS THE TREATY
karlstad Document With Oscars
Recommendations Now Under
Consideration.

Stockholm, Oct. 2.-The special ses-
sion of the riksdag summoned to deal
with the treaty of Karlstad assembled
in the throne room this morning and
listened to the kings speech which, in
the absence of King Oscar was read
by the minister of state. The members
then repaired to their own chambers,
where the treaty was submitted to
them in the form of a royal proposal,
attached to which were the cabinets
for it's ratification.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-02
PLAN TO BURN
NEGRO AT THE STAKE
monk Gibson" Who Slaughtered Fam
lily Surrounded and Will Pay
Penalty.

Houston, Oct at is rumored that
plans have been completed to burn
Monk Gibson" this afternoon on Pu-
eblo square of Edna. The negro has
been surrounded eight miles from the
town in Devils Pocket and as soon
as captured will be taken in charge by
relatives of the slaughtered family. 1t
is generally believed the officers will
offer no resistance to the mob.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-02
PLOT TO TAKE LIFE
OF PRESIDENT PALMA
GLAD welcome
FOR MISS ROOSEVELT
Presidents Daughter Greeted by Dec
GRATED Launches in Shimon-
oseki Harbor.

Toxic. Oct. Miss Alice Roosevelt
arrived at ShimOnOSeki yesterday
morning and went aboard the steamer
Minnesota without going ashore. The
Minnesota left for Yokohama at Il
O'Clock. Miss Roosevelt was welcomed
by numerous steam launches decorated
with Japanese and American flags, and
the harbor presented a lively appear
ance until after the Minnesota cleared.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-02
Mckinley MONUMENT STONE
Executive Committee Decides to Lay
IL Nov 16

Canton, Ohio, Oct. AT the con-
clusion of the executive committee OF
the Mckinley Memorial association ses-
sion here today it was announced that
the corner stone of the monument will
be laid Nov 16.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-02
THIRTY.EIGHT INDICTED BEFORE
THE BAR IN milwaukee COURT

case against Edwin S. Holmes, Jr.,
former assistant state statistician of
the agricultural department, Frederick
A. Peckham. and Moss Haass. of New
York. They cover the same ground as
the other indictments. but are believed
TO be more specific and prepared with
greater care
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-02
CowardIy Conspiracy Dis.
covered to Drown Ex-
ecutive of Cuba.
HIS TRAIN IN PERIL
Wedges Driven In Railroad
Bridge Over Which He
Passed.

New York. Oct. 2.--An attempt to
assassinate President Palma of Cuba
by drowning has been made. according
10 the Herald's Havana dispatch. 1t is
alleged wedges were found driven into
the railroad bridge over which the
president passed from his summer
home TO Havana. the wedges being so
arranged that had the car struck them
at anything near its usual speed it
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-02
DINE WITH THE PRESIDENT
Ambassador and Nine. Jusserand Are
Guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Roosevelt.

Washington, Oct. 2.-President and
Mrs. Roosevelt last night had as guests
at dinner Ambassador JusSerand of
France and Nine Jusserand. The
president spent very quiet Sunday,
remaining at the White House during
the entire day. except when he attend
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-02

MINE DESTROYS STEAMER
Fifteen Lives Lost in Wreck OFF the
Shantung Promontory.

Chefoo, Oct. 2.-The cOasting steam
er Hsiesho, plying between Shanghai
and Tien-Tsin, struck and was totally
destroyed by mine so miles south of
the Shantung promontory Saturday.
Fifteen persons on board the vessel
were drowned. included among them
being Engineers Mauchan and Muir.
The foreign passengers and a portion
of the crew of the Hsiesho were res
cued by two passing steamers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-02
Gives Life to Save Husband.

La Crosse. kans.. Oct ITO save
her husbands life. Mrs. George link
threw herself between him and Philip
Schrynard when the latter attempted
TO shoot link. The bullet struck tbs
woman and killed her instantly
Schrynard quarreled with link, who
had employed him. over the amount OF
wages due him. Schrynard fed and
was captured at Leoti, kans.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-02
Coroner's S Jury Pro-
n0unces Mrs. Clarence
Markham Insane.
SLEW HER CHILDREN
Further Developments Find Her
Mother In Asy-
Ium.

Cambridge. Oct. Especial THE
coroner's jury in the case of Mrs. Clar-
ence Markham. who Saturday killed her
seven children and cut her own throat.
dict that the tragedy was due 10 the
act of the mother while temporarily
insane.
The report sent out Saturday night
to the effect that Mr.. Markham had
suicided is entirely without foundation.
The awful tragedy of Saturday has led
to- the disclosure of the fact that in
sanity may have been hereditary with
Mrs. Markham. Her mother, Mrs.
Mary l.. Johnson. of Rio. was sent TO
a hospital at Galesburg Sept. 13 as an
insane patient. 1t is further known
that 10 years ago, before she was mar
ried. Mrs. Markham attempted Self-de
struction by jumping in a cistern, but
was rescued. AS early as July Mrs.
Markham manifested symptoms of a
diseased mind Horace l.. Markham,
grandfather of the murdered children,
who visited the family at that time.
says she was suffering with extreme
melanchola, due. he believed. to the
dreary monotony and drudgery of her
life Her mental condition has been
so much worse since her mother was
found insane that Markham had two
older children remain home from
school to watch her.
She was born at Rio and most of
her life was passed there. Her faith
er, a union soldier. died long ago and
the family has had a hard struggle.
Mrs. Markham has brother in Rio
and one in Rock Island.
Kills Child md Self.
st. Louis, Oct. 2.-Herbert McCart-
ney, travelling optician. was found
dead yesterday, with the dead body of
his 7-year-old son in his arms. The
man had given poison to the child and
then taken some himself Desponden-
cy over being separated from his wife
is the only reason given.
Suicide Follows Arrest.
A short time later, while he was
awaiting the arrival of patrol wagon
after his arrest on forgery charge.
Thomas G.. Connor. 40 years old. COM
,nitted suicide by drinking carbolic
acid He died before he could be sent
TO the city hospital. Connor was
charged with passing two worthless
checks. aggregating $3.50. While be-
ing taken to the patrol box Connor re-
sisted the officer and it was with diff
iculty that the policeman reached the
street corner with his prisoner. There
connor. remarking: You will never
AXE me to the police station alive
placed his hand in his pock-
ct. The policeman, thinking he was
about to draw revolver, reached for
his own weapon. but Connor only pro-
duced flask, from which he drank
the acid.
browns Self and Babe.
Leicester. Mass, Oct. Mrs. Mary
A. O'Hare, 45 years old, of Cherry Val
ley. walked into Olney's pond in the
rear of her home yesterday with her
boy in her arms. Both
were drowned. No cause is ascribed
ssrF Boy la PIquc Ends Life.
Des Moines. Oct. 2.-Because his
father forbade him to- feed his pet
on Sunday, William Van
Houten, aged IL, committed suicide
yesterday by hanging himself TO a bed
post.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-02
Urges Mutiny in Army.

Budapest. Oct. deputy Seoltun
Legyial. leader of the radical wing of
the coalition party in an open letter to-
day calls upon all Hungarians in the
Austria Hungarian army to inaugurate
a mutiny in support of the coalition de
maDded
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-02
CAR SCARCITY AN EXCUSE
FOR BOOSTING COAL PRICE
Philadelphia Barons Send 1t Up to
SIPS and 1t May Go
to $500.

Philadelphia, Oct because of the
scarcity of cars. soft coal has advanced
to S125 a ton at all mines Prominent
operators say unless relief comes with
in the next few days the wholesale
price viii reach 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-02
Haynes Is Released.

Boston, Mass. Oct. 2.-William a.
Haynes. arrested yesterday in connec-
tion with the Winthrop mystery involv-
ing the death and dismemberment of
young woman, was released today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-02

Cruiser Goes on Bar in Asiatic Waters
But Gets Off Again.

Toxic Oct. 2.-The American cruiser
Cincinnati is aground on Hime island
off Bungo Coast 80 miles due west of
Nagasaki.
Moji, Japan. Oct. 2.-The United
States cruiser Cincinnati arrived here