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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-18
News of Falls Church,
SPECIAL Correspondence Of The Star.
FALLS CHJ-RCJ Va Trahr,,.,-,, : :

HPScldl correspondence Of The star
FALLS CHURCH, Va. February II. 1906
Mr.. Merton F.. Church, worshipfuI mas
ter of kemper Lodge Of Masons. repre-
sented the lodge this week at the annual
session Of the Grand Lodge which met in
Richmond, and returned on Friday.
The Sunday school % the NJ F. Church
has elected j. NJ. Thorne superintendent:
NJ. E. Church. assistant superintendent /:
Miss Carrie Ball. organist; Miss Ethel
Payne. secretary; MS. S. A Ball. treas
urer and Guy Church. librarian.
The members of the Christian Endeavor
Society discussed the subject of temperance
at the meeting Sunday afternoon, Mr. W.
T. Parrot, leader.
Invitations to the wedding of Miss
Catherine Foley and Mr. William h.
Thompson have been issued and the we'd
ding VIII take place next Wednesday night
in the Presbyterian Church
Extensive repairs are being made to the
chapel of the Presbyterian Church
The lecture by Rev. +. Hcz Swem OF
Washington in the Baptist Church Friday
night was largely attended.
The ladies Of the NJ. T.. Church South held
n rummage sale on Wednesday and Thurs
day, realizing quite a sum lor repairing tho
parsonage.
Mr.. J. c. Elliott and Mr.. w T. SprankIe.
who sustained severe injuries last week by
falls. are improving.
Mir. Truman Brush. an old and much re-
spected citizen of this community. died
Wednesday. The funeral services took
place in the NJ +. Church South Friday.
Interment in lakewood cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-18
News of Laurel.
pecial Correspondence of The Star

LAUREL, Md, February II, 1905
Senator Clagett of Prince George county
introduced in the Maryland senate yester-
day a bill to be submitted to the voters of
Maryland at the coming election In April
to decide whether or not Laurel shall con-
tinue as a high license town or whether
local option shall prevail. A delega ton of
thirty-fiye visited Annapolis Thursday in
behalf of the bill, and a party of twenty
visited the same city yesterday to protest
AGAINST It's enactment.
The funeral of Thomas l.. Fairall, a
widely known citizen of Laurel, took place
yesterday Afternoon from the Centenary
Methodist Episcopal Church Rev. S. M.
HartsOck officiating. = Laurel Wreath Lodge
of Masons, of which the deceased was a
member, marched in body to the church
and to, Ivy Hill cemetery, where interment
was made.
.The. Tramp Club" composed of some
well-known amateur actors and actresses
of Washington, visited Laurel last evening
and gave a well<attended performance at
the Academy of Music.
Mrs Lucy Lelzear is very i'll at her
| home on 4th street, and grave doubts are
entertained for her recovery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-18

place next Friday afternoon al $50, and the
program viii be given by Mr.. sydney Lloyd
Nrightson, president OF the college He
promises an interesting program. which will
5e.preceded by a lecture on the subject OF
voice culture. Nearly all the numbers ON
his program are new, never having been
sung in Washington before.
Mr.. Wrightson will introduce for the first
time IN Washington one Of his pupils Miss
Ada II. Birch, who viii sing Jeanne d Arc
aria, by Tschaikowsky. and also a duet with
heT teacher Aluther interesting number
VIII be solo by Mr. Wriehtsou with a
quartet made up of two of his pupils and
TWO other students in the college They will
sing List. the therubic Hosts" and II
Holy City"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-18
Mr.. Conradi's Recital.

The piano recital announced at the Co
lumbia Theater next Friday afternoon by
Mr.. Luther Conradis pianist, promises to be
one of unusual interest. The recital is
under the patronage Of persons prominent
in society, and the program will include
compositions of Bach, Searlotti, BeethoNen,
Schubert. Mendelssohn, Schumann. Chopin
and List. Mr.. Conradi Will be assisted by
Mr. T. S. Baker. basso, who will sing
songs by Schumann and GODDARD.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-18
Senator Tillman's Condition Improves

Senator Tillman was somewhat Inn
proved yesterday and received a number
of callers in his apartments 1t was
stated at his hotel. the Colonial. last
night, that he expects TO be able to take
Il short walk tomorrow
He is suffering from a severe cold, and
although there is said TO be no danger. OF
pneumonia, every precaution is being
taken to prevent a possible relapse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-18

The imperial Chinese commissioners visit
ed Yale College Wednesday, examined its
chief buildings and watched the students
at work In the gymnasium. President
Hadiey GREETED them with speech,
in which he said the university is
glad to have Chinese students and hopes
for more. The visitors met a number of
professors at the Graduate1' Club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-18

Jury in the st. Louis civil court has re-
turned a verdict of S27.S54 IN favor Of Ap-
polonia Blair, widow OF the former general
counsel of the worlds fair, IN her suit
against the Provident Savings and Life In
surance Company of New York on policy
on her husbands life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-18
Mr.. Wrightson,s Recital.

The eighth of the series of free musicals
to the students of the Washington College
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-18

While the ruins OF enc large barn were
still smoldering another of more modern
construction on the farm Of Walter Slime,
owner of the Fort Collier estate near
Winchester, was accidentally set afire this
week and was burned to the ground be-
fore any of the contents could be saved.
All his live stock however. was in the fields
at the time with the exception of valu-
able driving horse, which persisted His
loss amounts to about 5000. The next day
while his daughter, Catherine Slime. was
standing at the head of a flight of stairs,
she fell down the stairway and sustained
injuries that rendered her unconscious for
some hours. She will recover.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-18

Mrs. Suzanne Oldberg entertained at a
tea on Friday afternoon in her charming
studio in honor of Miss Lucy Gardner
daughter of Representative Gardner OF
Michigan. A delightful program of music
was given Miss Gardner has a beautiful
voice. a deep rich contralto, and sings with
much feeling and intelligence. She sang
acc0mpaniment
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1906-07-13
Supt. Fuqua Report Official
School Census.

The compilation Of the annual
school census Of Kentucky. comple,-
ed by State Superintendent Fuqua,
shows a total Of 1881 children Of
school age in the State. upon which
the per capita for the coming school
year will be based and annsunce-
ment made before the close Of the
present week. Il is stated that the
per capita will not be less than for
last year. when Il vas SJ.2S. OF
the total number Of school children
reported by the census takers. o5o.-
263 are white children and 81 ,Oos
are colored children; Of the total
number. $50 .7SS are being taught in
the schools Of the counties, and
i4J.s76 in the graded schools Of the
cities and towns Of the state.
The county Of Jefferson and the
city Of Louisville have, Of course. the
greatest number Of school age, a
total Of $3.50. OF this number
90, 534 are whit. and 1925 are
colored. Outside Of Jefferson, the
county Of Christian reports the larg-
est number OF colored children.
The counties oil Elliott. Jackson,
Leicher and Rowan do not report
single colored child Of school age.
The town Of Bellvue, Campbell
county. reports but one colored child.
Fulton county has 1890 white chill
dren Of school age and 900 colored.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1906-07-13
Important Testimony Intro
duced in the Hargis Trial

The testimony introduced by the
commonwealth in the Hargis trial
vas for the purpose Of proving TO
the jury the death Of Marcum and
the manner in which he vas assassi-
mated. Several witnesses we're in
troduced, among them E. L. Nobel.
N. Il. Homes, Hezekiah Combs and
W. B. Johnson.
B. J. Even, who vas the principal
witness IN the prosecution Of Je,t and
White, and the first man who dared
TO tell the truth Of the crime. was on
the stand. Capt. Even repeated the
testimony he gave on the former
trials which Curt Jett claimed in his
confession vas absolutely true.
Even said that when Hargis learn
ed that Marcum had at one time
sPen, the night at the home Of Har-
gis he wanted TO know Why he did
not kill him. He requested Even to
take Marcum out for a walk at night
and return alone. He said that after
the killing Hargis wanted him TO re-
sign as deputy sheriff in order that
he could be used on the jury.
Even said the confidence always
displayed in him by IIargis prompted
him to say many things 10 him.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1906-07-13
Jas. Kimbro Taken to May
field for Safe Keeping.

James Kimbro, Who vas arrested
at Pulaski, Illinois. about two weeks
ago, charged with an attempted as
sault on a lady near crutchheld.
this county. and who was brought to
Hickman and jailed by Deputy
Goalder Johnson. was taken from
the county jail at this place, this
week and taken to Mayfeld for safe
keeping. When Goalder 60, as far
as Mound City on his return with
him he refused to come any further.
Requisition papers we're secured and
he was brought here. This week il
was apprehended tina, /, was unsafe
10 keep him here, that there we're
anticipations Of mob forming TO sum-
marily deal with him, so he was
taken by the officer to Mayheld and
lodged in Jail.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1906-07-13

Particulars OF tragedy have jus,
reached here from Me,calf County.
in which one brother killed another.
Geo. W. Grissom sho, and instantly
killed his brother. Jack Grissom, in
the home Of the former. The body
OF the dead man nov lies at the
home Of his brother. George Girls
som went TO Edmsns,oR and sur
rendered himself 10 the authorities.
The difficulty is said TO have orig
mated over the treatment Of Ms.
Jack Grissom, who left her husband
and went TO the home OF his brother.
II is claimed that the men have not
been on friendly terms for several
weeks. Jack vent to ,he home Of
bis brother, armed with large
knife. George Grissom claims that
Jack attacked aim and drove him
across one Of the rooms OF the
house. George, finally becoming
desperate. grabbed his sho, gun and
fred The shot struck Jack in the
left side, tearing large hole, and
it is thought penetrated the mans
heart. Jack ran after his brother
some twenty feet with his knife in
his hand and fell dead trying to
reach him. George Grisson fred
but one shot. The widow has 1--WE
little children. and is at the home Of
George Grissom, where she wen,
several days age.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1906-07-13
Walker-Edwards Case Called
for Trial at Union City

The Walker Edwards case in
which Miss lola Walker Of Asheville
N. c.. is suing Col. d. A. Edwards
at Union City, for $4,000 on the
charge Of breach OF promise and Sc
duciion. was called this week in a
special term TO try the case. Both
sides expressed themselves as ready
for trial. and Judge Madden ordered
q panel Of seventy-fve men.
The young lady and her aunts,
Mrs. Lynn Curtin. Of Asheville, and
Mrs. Annie Bauer. Of Chicago, are
here also George Liberman Of Chi
cago, a prominent witness for plain
tiff. The plaintiff is represented by
Lannom & Sianhsld ami Judge
Felix Moore. the defendant by
Pierce & Pierce and Judge W. II.
Swiggart.
The case will be watched with
interest by nearly every one in the
country ewing TO the prominence of
the defendant.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1906-07-13
THE WHEAT CROP OF FULTON
COUNTY is GOOD.

Reports from all parts OF the coun-
~ are to the effect that wheat is
good. The average is good. Ear
lier in the summer il was thought
that the crop, as a whole, would be
really better than il is, but on &C
count Of the dry weather a few weeks
previous to the cutting season, il is
not weighing as heavy as was antici-
pated. However, throughout the
country reports are 10 the effect that
the farmers in general are we'll sat
ished with their crops. OF this We
are glad. II is true the price is
not as good as II should be, but We
are glad 10 note the fact that so
many Of the farmers are holding
the product for higher prices. We
believe that the A. S. Of E. organiz-
ers are doing some good work in in
sisting upon holding the wheat and
We further believe that II the princi.
Piles Of this society are strictly con-
formed TO. there is no doubt but that
the desired results viii be attained.
The prosperity Of the country in
general originates on the farm. and
without prosperity on the farm, it is
not feasible that the country in gen
eral can prosper to any grea, extent.
Give the farmer a good round price
for his product and labor. instead
Of paying this money to the gambler
in the sock exchanges, who buys
thousands Of bushels Of grain every
day that never was raised. controll-
ing the market, and you viii see the
country grow.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1906-07-13
Lack of Interest in Base Ball
Games.

The papers OF Paducah. the "hom'
OF base BALI complain Of the lack Of
interest taken in the games being
played at that place. The Demo
era, says, in part'
I, is now upto the fans and lovers
OF sport to show their loyalty and
appreciation 10 the game Of baseball.
Just think OF only 500 people. and
200 OF that number being dead
deads. attending Sunday ball game
in a city the size Of Paducah. and
considering the article OF baseball
being played too.
|, is TO be deplored TIA, such lack
OF appreciation is shown to such a
grand sport as baseball.
In consequence this city has been ?
dead one" so far as good, clean
sports are concerned.
II is said by one close TO tn.
owners tina, they are tired Of what
is proving a losing business and that
unless the patronage increases soon
the people have sounded the death
knell to base ball in Paducah.
"Of course. ." said a member. "as
long as We played losing ball, there
was some excuse, bat when ve have
gotten together a team that has
settled dowR 10 playing gilt-edged
ball, It is discouraging.
We are at present playing as
good ball as any league in our class
In the country. and a great deal
better than some who are rated above
Us.
"paducah has always been the
bread winners OF the Kitty league.
as we'll as the largest city in the
league, and there is no reason that
il should not sustain their reputation
by everybody showing their aPpre-
citation and true loyalty TO the game.
What II the fans OF this city had
to do anything like thisl II they
did. ve certainly would no, have
baseball.
80 !, is now up TO the fans for
future baseball in Paducah and the
Kitty league.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1906-07-13
Burglars Ransack a Home.
Stole Sunday Dinner

A special from Fulton. says
A bold gang Of burglars Is oPeraiin2
IN ihis city and county SATURDAY
Mike Fisher vas caught whil- bur.
glarising the home Of {. NJ. Chovn.
ing Sunday while the family sas at
church. the petty country hone of
Col r +. Kelley vas entered ana
ransacked from top 10 bottom. Na
a trunk, closet. dresser drawer or
any place where valuables could be
scented vas overlooked by the ihiei
OF thieves. The pocket q ever
article Of wearing apparel sas TUNED
out and the valuable articles taken
vefe a watch and pistol Ths
watch belonged 10 Luoian binlora
Of Crutohheld. KY. Who vas visit
ing at the home Ct Mr. Kelley
The thieves even sent INTO the kiich.
en- and stole a fnc Sunday dinner
which Mrs. Kelley bad prepared Tor
her guests. They took everything
Ia sight.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1906-07-13

The editor who can please every
one is not suited fer this earth, but
is entitled to wings. Human nature
is so constituted that some of our
readers wonld like to have US feed
them on scandal; some would like
to have us tell the unvarnished truth
about them, while others would kill
US II we did. II is a comforting
thought 10 the editor to know that
the Lord Himself did not please
every one while on earth. We la
Dor hard TO entertain and please OUT
subscribers but that We should &C.
casionally fail is TO be expected, but
you will always find US willing TO be
forgiven.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1906-07-13
Gun Club Organized at Hick-
man, of Local Shooters.

A Gun Club, composed Of local
shooters. was organized this week
with Mr.. S. L. Dodds, President.
and Messrs. II. N. Covgill and N.
R. Holcombe, Secretary and Treas
urer, and the following members ;
S. L. Dodds. A. M. Tyler, N. r.
Holoombr, A. o. caruthers, II. F.
Remley. J. w. Roney, E. B. Prather,
IT,, {. c. Smith, II. c. Barrett, A.
A. Faris, S. T. Roper, Ira Green,
Bob Donnell, II. N. Cowgirl, Tom
Dillsn, Jr., c. T. Bondurant. w. A.
Johnston, c. B. Travis. w. c. Will
son, G. L. Carpenter, E. K. White,
J. 7. Dillon, DR.. J. NJ. Hubbard,
Z. w. Adams. DR.. H. E. Prather,
J.F. Dodds, M. B. Shaw, chas.
Perry, Judge w. A. Naylor, Sheriff
Jas. +. Seat.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1906-07-13
The Local News Service TO
Be Improved.

We take great pleasure IN calling
the attention Of our readers 10 the
fact that within a short time &C oil
have perfected arrangements b.
which ne will be enabled 70 give
you all the LEGAL and personal hap
pcninga around the town. This. sc
realize. u an important factor 10
printing a newspaper and one Which
has heretofore been conspicuous by
rs absence IN the Courier.
Heretofore Il has been simply In.
possible for US to &c, all the looll
happenings. on aoooun, Of our ono
force being hardened altoge,hsf
With the mechanical department
But nov. NC are glad TO say. We oil.
soon be prepared to lock after this
very important department Of neSi
gathering. It Is our determined in-
iention 10 print local paper-ons
that viii meet the requirements Of
the reading public.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1906-07-13
MccREARY FOR SENATOR.

In this issue OF the Courier, will be
found a card from Senator Jas. B,
McCreary, announcing himself as a
candidate for reelection 70 the
United States Senate from Kentucky
Senator McCreary comes before the
people with no great promises Of
what he will do Il reelected. but
lets his past record point to itself as
An evidence Of what he has done.
Mr.. McCreary has made a satisfac-
tory representative Of the people,
bears a sPotless and untarnished
official record, and we believe III.
people Of Kentucky will by a great
majority give him for another term
the Office he has 50 efficiently and
faithfully filed in the past. We do
not believe that he will stand for the
dictation Of clique and machine for
mere political fame and public office
and this is, in our opinion one
reason Why the people will re-elect
him at the polls.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1906-07-13
The New Revenue Law and
Express Companies.

The cases against the Southern
Express Co., for violating the new
whiskey Law tired in Judge Wells
court Monday and judgement was
given against the company six cases,
sayes the Murray Times. They
appealed II TO the circuit court
where il will be tried next month.
This Is to be made a test case and II
upheld by the court Of appeals will
cut off a large revenue for the ex-
press booze wagons. -Mayheld Mes
senger.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1906-07-13
The Country Fair" Season
Is Now On.

Following are the dates and nun.
Der Of days Of fairs 10 be held 10
various towns In Kentucky;
Lancaster. July iS-5 days.
Georgetown. July IA days.
Hustonvill-. july ASS days.
Winchester. July ASS days.
jacksonville. July ~ S days
Danville. Angus, Is days.
Harfodsbufg. August - day.
Fern Creek. Angus, IA day
Vanceburg, August lS--4 days
Columbia. August 2l--4 days.
Shepherdsville. Aug. "a days
Lswrenoeburg, AUG. "a day.
Springfield. August iS-4 days
Brodhead. Angus, iS--5 days.
Guthrie. Angus, ass days.
Nicholasviilc. August 2s--J days
Shelbyville. Angus, 2s-4 days.
Florence, August 10 days.
Ewing. August 5O-5 DAYS.
nisabeihiown. Sept. 4--5 days
Paris, Sept. IS days.
Bards,own. Sep, S 4 days.
Monticello. Sept. H. days.
Glasgow. Sept, IA days.
Sebrec. Sept. Is S days.
Henderson. Sept. 2S-4 days.
Falmouth. Sept. 10 days
Pembroke. Rep,. 81 3 days
Owenshoro. October as days.
Mayhcld. October 81 days
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1906-07-13
In Menoriam

We are born for a higher destiny
than that of earth. Truly this can
be said Ct our deceased friend. Mrs.
Mary p. Fuqua who departed this
life on last Friday afternoon, for a
home in tina, beautiful realm, where
the rainbow never fades; and where
the beings that here pass before US
like visions. will stay in our presence
forever. Hers was a life Of Christ
like simplicity and purity. and those
Who we're daily associated with her
felt constantly the influence Of her
swee, presence. Possessed OF all
the christian graces excelling In
that which We are Scripturally taught
is creates, Of all. love. She won the
esteem Of everyone who knew her !;
loving everybody. She was be-
loved by all. and many Eel, blessed
BY years Of association With her
before the ravages OF time had left
It's imprin, upon her
Il vas remarked by a friend. and
is conceded to by the writer. that no
one ever heard dear Mrs. Fuqua
speak unkindly Of anyone. She had
followed the command Keep thy
tongue from evil. and thy lips from
speaking guile" and vas prepared
10 enter into the Joys Of the Lord
which promise is given TO all Who
love and faithfully serve Him.
Berefi OF her husband many years
ago Mrs. Fuqna .nared the homes
Of son and daughter. Mr.. James +.
Fuqua. and Mrs. A. M. DeBow
dying at the residence Of the latter.
where she spent her declining years.
Her sweet presence was a benedic-
ton TO the home. and whoever en-
tered her door. vas greeted With a
smile OF welcome. She always re-
tanned tina, old Virginia hospitality
that vas hers by right Of birth. The
high regard in which the deceased +.
and family are held vas evidenced
IN the large attendance at her fun
eral. and the may beautiful floral
tributes covering oAsket and grave.
To the faithful son. and devoted
daughter who ministered so tenderly
to her through her long period Of
invalidism. may the words Of this
hymn be found comforting.
yes the Christians course Is run,
Ended is the glorious strife
Fought the SIGHT. the work Is done,
Death is swallowed up OF life.
Borne by angels 90 their wings,
Far from earth the spirit flies.
Finds her God. and sits. and sings.
Triumphing in Paradise.
A Friend
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1906-07-13

Under an opinion given by n. b.
Hays, Attorney General, the recti.
fers Of the State will not have Ia
pay taxes on the total output for the
six months ending June 80, but will
be required to pay the special gallon
tax only for the five days preceding,
Mr.. Hays holds that the tax is due
only after the Law becomes effective,
and his opinion has been accepted by
the State Auditor.