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Milford chronicle., 1905-06-09
The HumbIing
of Jane
BY BELLE MANIATES
Copyright, 1904, by Belle Maniates
BY BELLE MANIATES

"Come, par commanded Jane Tivy
in bright. sharp tones.
Titus Tivy, Il meek, undersized man
responded to the summons and stood
unresistingly before his daughter while,
In accordance with her biweekly Gus
tom, she prepared him for his trip to
town. First she deftly folded a muffier
about his neck, buttoned his great
coat snugly over it and then put on his
cap. tying the earlaps in place. She
next handed him the memorandum for
groceries and a letter to mail, with in-
structions to carry it in his hand all
the way lest he forget"
When he had taken his seat in the
wagon amid the molasses jug. kero-
sene can and butter crooks, she put a
sOapstone at his feet and tucked about
him a heavy blanket shawl in lieu Of
a lap robe, albeit the day was bright
and sparkling.
When he had driven away she went
serenely into the house to put the fin
ishing touches to the toilet of her sis
ter Rose, a girl of fourteen years. Rose
did not submit to her costuming as
meekly as her father had done. She
pOuted at the hanging braids of hair,
bucked against the white apron and
begged for a dip to her blouse. Jane
authOritatively silenced and overruled
these objections, and Rose went sui
lenly to school.
For five years, since the death of her
mother Jane had held tight rein over
the household, and its members were
strictly under Jane rule She was u
woman of convictions. One of them
was that her duty clearly lay in man
aging the affairs of others. People !
were afraid of Jane. They submitted |
to her dOmineering or avoided it. /
There lived a man on an adjoining |
farm, however, who was not afraid of /
Jane. For some time he had resolved
to introduce her to her true self, and
he had chosen this morning to do it.
He appeared amid the pots and kettles
and Jane.
Drop your work, Jane, and sit
down. 1 want to talk to you"
'Well, Joel, 1 guess yOu'll have to
choose some other time for visiting.
I'm no lady of leisure. This is my
time to work"
Jane" said Joel, with a new, quiet
ring in his voice, you are going to
listen to me now. l have waited your
just as long as 1 am go
Ing to-"
James nostrils dilated dangerously,
but her heart beat faster than it ever
had before. although she had kept
with joel for six years.
Joel Dixon" she replied, swapping
off her words as if she were biting
thread that isn't the tone to take
with me. 1t doesn't go! l have no ,
line to listen to you now"
Joels stock of patience had endured
or six years. 1t was now exhausted i
lie recalled the vision he had encoun- 2
cred on his way hither of Titus Tivy G
Irving to town. He gave a short a
augh at the recollection, squared his S
hOulders for action and crossed the
.itchen to Jane. He took the dishcloth 7
rom her, threw it on the floor and, tax
ng her arm, marched her into the sit h
ing room and seated her on the plush h
ofa. f
NOW Wen talk business" he said e
ecisively. "
Jane was silent from sheer surprise,
ut into her being were inoculated "
ne germs Of fear, respect and liking
Milford chronicle., 1905-06-09

Hello. old chap! What do you think
Of that cigar 1 gave you the other
day?"
Don't ask me to think. I'm trying
to forget it,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-05
DEATH OF MAJ. BISCOE
BUSINESS MAN WAS
VISITING IN FLORIDA.
Was a High Mason and Former Con-
federate Soldier-Remains Will Be
Brought Here for Interment.

A telegram was received here this fore
noon announcing the death last night In
Pensacola Fla, of Major Henry l.. Biscoe
who has been in the wholesale lumber bust
ness in this city since 1866 and was one of
Washington'S most prominent citizens.
Particulars of his death and the arrange
ments that have been made for bringing
the body home are not known at this time
except that he was visiting his son, Lieut.
Earl Biscoe, Coast Artillery. Z. S. A, at
Pensacola, having left this city March IL
last.
Maj Biscoes home was at Sl3 21st street
northwest. He leaves tours sons and one
daughter The former are Harry E, pay
master in the United States navy, who
came into prominence some time ago
through controversy with Admiral
Evans at Manila; De. Frank L.. a physi-
clan of this city; Earl, lieutenant in the
United States army, and John z. Biscoe,
who is connected with military academy
in North Carolina. Annie L. Biscoe is the
daughter. Mrs. -Biscoe died about two
years ago.
Entering the confederate army as a pri-
vate in the Virginia infantry, of which
state he was native. he rose to the rank
Of major through merit. His war record
is of the very best and he was loved and
respected by those beneath him in COM
mand.
He was a prominent Mason, and 1t is
probable that the funeral will be according
to the Masonic rites The interment will
doubtless be in Rock Creek cemetery, beside
the remains of his wife.
Major Biscoe's lumber yard was at the
10th street wharf, and he was well known
along the river front He was chairman OF
the executive committee of the Washing
ton Board of Trade, and during Cleveland's
administra ton was at the head of the Viz
yiuia Democratic Association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-05
COMMITTEE IN SESSION.
Arrangements Made for Convention Of
Florists and Horticulturists.


The executive committee of the Society of
American Florists and Ornamental Horti-
culturists is in session at the New Willard
Hotel making arrangements for the annual
convention of the organiza ton. which Is
to be held In this city August Is to 10
next. The committee, which Is composed
OF members from many parts of the cour-
try. met first yesterday. and continued
it's session today. The framing Of the
convention program is the principal bust
ness being done.
1t has been decided to have the intro
ductory exercises of the convention on the
afternoon of August 10. and that evening
will be given over to a reception by Presi
dent j. c. Vaughan of Chicago under the
auspices of the Washington Florists Club.
Nominations of officers and the selection
of a place of meeting for the ensuing year
will take place the second day of the con-
vention. and the officers will be elected
on the third day. 1t Is expected that ar
engagements will be made for several con-
tests between bowling teams representing
the various florists clubs of the country.
In previous years this pastime has been
a prominent feature of the conventions,
and valuable trophies are always offered
by members of the society and tradeSpHo-
pie. The sessions are being presided over
by Vice President J. r. Freeman of this
city, in the absence of President Vaughan.
The members of the committee in at
tendance are: H. b. Beatty OF flttsDufS'
Pa, treasurer; w. J. Stewart of Boston,
Mass, secretary; Theodore Writ of Hart
ford. Conn; w. H Elliott of Brighton.
Mass; E. V. Halock of Queens, N Y;
Philip Breitmeyer of Detroit, Mich. and
III. NJ. Attick of Dayton. Ohio Among the
local florists who are taking an active pant
in the proceedings are Mr.. Edward A.
Mosely secretary of the interstate COM
merce commission: William r. Smith, su-
perintendent of the Botanical Gardess. and
William F. GUIDE, the latter two of whom
are ex-presidents of the society.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-05
ADDS TO ITS HOLDINGS
THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY BUYS
SQUARE IN SOUTHWEST.

An addition has been made to the realty
holdings of the Southern Railroad Company
in the southwest section of the city by the
purchase OF the entire square bounded by
18th, 1871, f and Water streets. About two
months ago this property was bought by
Moore & Hill. real estate brokers AS agents
for a company that was proposed to be
organized to erect on this square a large
building designed for use as a storage ware
house.
This project has been abandoned and the
projectors, through Moore & Hill. have sold
to the Southern Railroad Company the en-
tire square. Owing to the location of the
property, near the entrance TO the new
railroad bridge that is being built to take
the place of the long bridge. it will be avail
able for the use of the company in extend
ing its terminal facilities in this city The
company now occupies the squares imme-
diately to the east and north OF its recent
purchase, where are erected a round house
and milk station.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-05
NO REPLY FROM BRADY.
The Interior Department Not Surprised
at the Delay in Advices.

The Department of the Interior has not
heard from Governor Brady of Alaska in
relation to the departments suggestion that
the governor should either give up attach
ing his name to prospectuses Of mining
companies or relinquish his position as gov
ernor of Alaska. Governor Brady was re-
nominated couple of months ago. and. In
spite of much criticism, his nomination was
confirmed. A month ago the department re-
ceived information that the name of Gov
ernor Brady appears on the prospectus OF
a mining company as one of its directors.
and that a letter indorsing the company.
written by him, Is being sent out with the
prospectus. In the case of the Dawes COM
mission the President took the position that
no official of the government should in such
way allow his position to be used in the
advancement Of private interests. 1t is plain
that Governor Bradys acts, according to
the understanding that exists here, have
come under the ban of this restriction.
The department., however, does not con-
slider unusual the fact that 1t has not heard
from Governor Brady since it sent out its
letter to him month ago. Had he been In
his office it is believed he would have been
heard from several days ago, but 1t Is be-
lieved here that he was on a tour OF inspec-
ton when the letter reached his Office and
that 1T will be replied to as soon as he re-
turns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-05
Booker Promises to Behave

When Simon Booker stepped from the
dock this morning in answer to the charge
of profanity and disorderly conduct on 7th
street northwest last evening, Judge KIM
ball inquired:
well, Simon, what are you up for this
timer"
The court had recognized Booker as an
old offender who, the police claim
causes all kinds of trouble
Simon told Judge Kimball that he had
talked to the policeman in a respectful wav
and claimed that a crowd of boys were
following him and annoying him. He had
done nothing out of the way at the time.
he said, and had not threatened to whip
the policeman or mix profanity in his con-
versation, relative to the guardian of the
police.
Judge Kimball listened attentiyeIy and
then told Simon that If he would forget the
idea that he was one of the greatest poll
ticians in the United States and stay upon
his little Montgomery county farm he
would get along better. Simon promised
the court to behave himself hereafter and
his personal bonds to keep the peace were
taken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-05
NOTED THURMAN DIES.
Harper Was the Owner Of Ten Brock
and Other Thoroughbreds.

Frank D. Harper, one of the most noted
turfmen and breeders in America, died
yesterday afternoon at his famous Nantura
stud farm in Woodford county, Kentucky.
from paralysis. He was stricken blind
about five years ago. and since that time
he has seldom been off his farm.
Harper went to Nantura to live shortly
after the murder of Uncle Jake and Aunt
Betsy Harper and at the death of John
Harper, then master of the noted estab-
lishment, he came into possession. Since
then he has become a turfman of world
wide fame, mostly through the perform
ances of Ten Brock. the first great horse
sent to the turf by him.
Ten Brock was yearling when Frank
Harper became master of odd Nantura,"
and during his career on the turf held as
many as half a dozen worlds records at
one time. Finally he was retired, because
it was impossible to find a horse to pit
against him.
He owned and raced more famous horses
than any turfman of his day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-05

They are Mrs. Mary H. wadsworth, Miss
Wadsworth. Mrs. A. J. Robinson. Miss Mai
Robinson and Mrs. Frank McWatters.
II Is estimated that about 1000 circulars
and newspapers have been mailed to D. A.
r. delegates I'm the last two weeks in sup
port of the candidacy of Mrs. Donald Nc
Lean and Mrs. Theodore Sternberg. A de-
voted daughter threw a bomb today In the
camp of friends of both candidates by re-
marking that 1t would be too funny for
anything IL neighter lady was elected. af-
ter all this fuss and feathers"
The invitations to the dedication of Con-
tineRtal Memorial Hall are now being sent
out. They are very handsomely engraved
on heavy white paper bearing the D. A. r.
badge at the top. embossed in colors The
invitation recites that dedication will take
place Monday. April II. at 10 O'Clock am.
Jubilee exercises will be held in the hall
auditorium at o'clock pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-05
Never Left. Paris Today

PARIS, April 5-Ambassador Meyer left
here today for st. Petersburg. Before his
departure Mr.. Meyer met Foreign Minister
Delcasse by appointment at the foreign
office. The details of their conversation
naturally have not been disclosed, but there
is the best reason to believe that Mr..
Meyers taking up his duties at st. Peters
burg led to a general exchange between
him and NJ. Delcasse relative to the ex-
listing political situation and the prospects.
However, the meeting was informal and
unimportant, except in affording an oppor-
tunity for a mutual understanding upon
various questions involved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-05
ROYAL Arcanum Banquet.

The annual banquet of the Grand Coun-
Gil Royal Arcanum, District OF Columbia,
was held last evening at the Hotel john
son. About one hundred and fifty of the
members and their friends were seated at
the board. The following named supreme
and grand officers were present: Supreme
Representative H. X. Lathy of Phladcl-
phia and Rev. +. r. McFiddeu of Rich
mond. Va.
The following named grand officers were
also in attendance: c. r. Zappone and w.
II. Brigham, supreme renresent tt,fes: ] l.
Swaine, grand regent; ]. l.. Beatie, grand
Vice regent; NJ. A. Tolson. grand orator; A.
j.. Cook. grand chaplain: w. o. Miller
grand guide; Benjamin White, grand sec
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-05
Want Phrase Interpreted.

CORPORATION Counsel Duvall has been re-
ouested by the Commissioners to interpret
the phrase legitimate purpose" as con-
tanned In schedule B. section 10 of the
pharmacy act. as follows:
Nor shall 1t be lawful for any person to
sell or deliver any poisons enumerated in
schedules A and b. unless. upon due in
quiry. Il be found that the purchaser Is
aware of It's poisonous character and repre-
sents that it is to be used for legitimate
purpose"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-05

rotary: NJ. Copenhaven. grand treasurer:
G. 8. Britt. grand warden; VIM. Mckenzie,
grand sentry. and Grand Trustees Messrs.
Gisburne. Brown, Bellinger; finance COM
mittee, Messrs. Keefer, baltimore and Slay-
maker.
Appropriate addresses were delivered and
the affair was declared to be a grand sue
cess.
The following named local councils were
represented: Oriental, Kismet. National
Capitol. Analostan, Farragut, Ouray, Mu-
nicipal and District. There are g. 400 MEN,
bers in the District of Columbia, and 3O5,-
600 in the United States and Canada.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-05
cornell,s Southern Tour.

The Cornell base ball team got back to
Ithica yesterday from its short southern
trip. The men appeared in excellent spirits,
and the little break from the daily routine
has had good effect. In every sense the
trip was successful one. The team played
six games, winning three and losing three,
as follows: March 27-Cornell 10; Wander
Sbilt, g. March 2S-Cornell, 3; Wander
bilt. 0. March 30-Castle Heights, 10; Cor
March 31-Giants. Z; Cornell. g. April l.
Nashville. 4; Cornell. 3. Indications point
to strong team.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-05
HOTEL GUESTS SCARED.
Driven From Rooms in New York by
Early Morning Fire.

NEW YORK. April 5.-Guests in Charles
Buechler's hotel at College Point, L. I.,w
driven from the beds early today by
fire which destroyed the building, entailing
loss of $4,000.
The flames spread so rapidly that the
occupants had no time to save anything
and made their escape in their night
clothes. They lost all of their wearing ap-
parel and personal belongings. The fire is
believed to have resulted from improperly
insulated electric wires
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-05
Harvard's Base Ball Season.

The Harvard varsity base ball nine will
open the season today with the University
of Vermont team on Soldiers Field dia-
mond. Twenty-seven games have beech
arranged by the crimson management.
These include a series on the southern trip.
one battle with Princeton. two each with
Pennsylvania, Holy Cross and Brown and
three with Yale.
The prospects for a fast team are con-
sidered the best in years at Cambridge.
Captain Randall is favored by the return OF
seven veterans. while from the freshmen
class he has several "phenoms" who made
a good showing in the several interscholas-
tic leagues last year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-05
George w. Simms Dies Suddenly.

George w. Simms, seventy-stX years
old, died suddenly this morning at his
home. 1886 K street southeast. DR.. G.
Hamilton Lloyd was called to the house,
but life was extinct and there was Moth
ing that he could do in the case. Mr..
Simms was a veteran of the civil war,
and had been an inmate of the Hampton
Soldiers Home. His death, it is thought,
was due to apopleXy. Coroner hewitt was
notified of his death and will make an in
vestigation before giving a certificate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-05
Dissolved Restraining Order.

AKRON, Ohio, April 5.-Judge Washburn
today dissolved the temporary restraining
order that had been granted to enjoin the
improvement of the northern Ohio canal,
on the ground that the contract had not
been let regularly by the state board Of
public works.
The court decided against George w. Car
michael & Co., who began the injunction
proceedings, and ruled that the letting OF
the contract for the work between Akron
and Cleveland to p. T. McCourt and Nc
Garry & MCGOWAN was regular.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-05
STRIKE STOPS WORK.
Men Employed in Railroad Building
Out Of Work

CHICAGO, April 5.-Hundreds of men en-
ployed on railroad construction In the
southern slater will be thrown out of work
today as the result of strike orders issued
from Chicago. The edict came from off,
Gals of the steam shovel and dredgemens
union, which has declared the contracting
firm of W. D. Oliver & Co. unfair"
Railroad building in Tennessee, Kentucky
and Missouri will feel the principal effects
of the strike. Unless the dispute Is settled
a spread Of the strike is threatened to In
clude the entire southern territory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-05
DR.. Upham's Sudden Illness.

DIR. William c. Upham, fifty years old,
whose home is at lbs Maryland avenue
southwest, became i'll this morning while
On his way 10 the pension office. where he
Is employed clerk. He was at Maryland
avenue and Az street when he was stricken,
and the ambulance was summoned and
conveyed him to the Emergency Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-05
Steamers Stormy Voyage.

NEW YORK, April 5.-The steamer Mon
treal of the French line arrived today af-
ter an eventful passage from Havre Severe
weather which the steamer experienced al
most from the first, delayed her voyage
so much that her supply of provisions was
severely taxed and it became necessary for
her to tranship 600 of her steerage passeng-
ers when she arrived at Fayal, Azores.
The Montreal had 202 passengers when
she arrived today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-05
Applications for Registry.

The congressional enactment permitting
the registration of domestic trade marks
by the commissioner of patents which went
into effect Monday. has resulted in the fil-
ing of $50 applications for such registra-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-05
Forest Fires Raging.

GETTYSBURG, Pa. April 5.-Forest fires
burning over an area of thousands of acres
have started in the South mountains. The
line of fire extends a distance of three
miles. The destruction Of valuable timber
is great. The Blue Mountain House. at
Pen-Mar, summer resort, caught fire and
was threatened with destruction, but was
saved Western Maryland railroad section
hands, in gangs of ten and twenty men,
are kept busy day and night protecting the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-05
Secretary Hay Improving in Italy.

GENOA, Italy, April 5.-Secretary Hay
and Mrs. Hay. who are stopping at the
Hotel Isotto. again took drive this MORN
ing. Mr.. Hay is looking better every day.
and says the bracing air is invigorating him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-05
Horse Receives Electric Shock

A horse belonging to A. w. Estes of 800
LIST street northwest stepped on the cover
of an electric light box II street
northeast this morning and received an
electric shock. The shock was severe
enough to knock the horse down. The
animal recovered In a short time and was
able to resume it's journey.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-05
Coal Hopper Jumps Track.

A coal hopper attached to a Chesapeake
and Ohio freight train jumped the track
near I'd and X street southeast this
morning about $50 o'clock. The accident
caused suspension of traffic for more than
one hour, but not much damage was done
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-05
Wagon and Car Collide.

A dairy wagon owned and in charge of
Charles W. Bubb of 1924 33d street col
lded with a street car at Potomac and o
streets this afternoon. The wagon was
slightly damaged, but nobody was in
jured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-05
Engaged in a Row.

James Fitzgerald. thirty-seven years old.
gave his address as 2i17 G street north
west when taken to the Emergency Hos
pital today to be treated for a severe cut
over his left eye. He told the police that
he had engaged in a row with another man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-05

The National Exchange Bank and the
Century Banking Company were console
dated at Roanoke. Va. Saturday. making
one of the strongest financial concerns In
Virginia,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-05

The seasons wheat yield for New South
Wales totals 16, 463. $50 bushels, an average
of 9.3 bushels per acre. About eight mil
lion bushels are available for export. of
which 4,252. 63S have already been shipped.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-05

Fire at Presque Isle, Me-, yesterday
burned two blocks, three connected
buildings occupied as stores and resi-
dence. The loss is estimated at $60,OO0,
with insurance amounting to $2S.S5O.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-05
Friends of Candidates Active.

The friends of the candidates for presi-
dent general are getting busy right away.
Among the most enthusiastic yet heard
from is party of former Washtngtonians,
now residents of New. York, who are here
in the interest of Mrs. Donald Mclean.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-05

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-05

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