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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-05
FIRE ENGINES BUSY
MANY ALARMS, SOME FALSE,
SINCE NOON YESTERDAY.

The fire department was kept busy yes
terday afternoon and last night respond
ing to alarms of fire. In no case was much
damage caused. and In some instances the
alarms proved to have been false. The
first false alarm was sounded from box 424,
summoning the department to the vicinity
OF list and X streets southwest. Several
times during recent months alarms have
been turned in from this box which had no
foundation. About $40 O'Clock a false
alarm was turned in from box 274 at 18th
and NJ streets northwest
Lighted candles coming in contact with
the dry branches of Christmas tree
caused fire in the house of Mrs. Thor
warth, 1920 Park road, Mt. Pleasant, last
night about $50 O'Clock. Occupants of the
house were somewhat alarmed over the
blaze and summoned company of the
fire department to render assistance. The
blaze was not extinguished until the tree
had been ruined and about 800 damage
had been caused. The loss is not covered
by Insurance.
responded to alarm that was turned in
from box Il about $50 O'Clock yesterday
afternoon. w. II. Brown discovered a blaze
in the ceiling in the florist establishment of
G. A. Geissler, 2S231a NJ street. and sound
ed the alarm. About $40 damage was
caused.
No. Is engine company was summoned
to the estate of the late Frederick Doug
lass, Anacostia, about Ais o'clock yester-
day afternoon because of blaze about an
old tree The blaze was extnguished be-
fore 1t had spread to where any damage
could be done.
An alarm was sounded shortly after 8
o'clock yesterday afternoon because of a
slight blaze in the house of II. l.. New
myer, 1910 street southeast. The fire
started from some unknown cause and was
extinguished before any damage had been
caused.
Trouble with an oil stove caused a slight
blaze in the house of c. E. Bailey, 1165 9th
street southeast, about $50 o'clock yester-
day afternoon. No. 10 engine company was
called and the fire was extinguished before
any damage had been done.
blaze in the chimney at the house of
Mrs. Florence Smith, on 41st street south
east, caused a fire scare about 80 O clock
yesterday afternoon. No. 3 chemical en-
CINE company went to the house in re-
Spouse to a local alarm, but the blaze had
been extinguished before the arrival of the
firemen and before the property had sus-
tanned any damage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-05

term of six months occurred, resulting as
follows: Worth chief John Feelon Le-
Barnes; worthy vice chief, Francis J. Fear
son; past worthy chief, r. Emmett o. Briea;
worthy chaplain, Joseph e. Hodgson;
worthy treasurer, John P. Kiefer worthy
recording secretary, Sam DeNedrey; worthy
financial secretary, Thomas j. Clark;
worthy herald, Conrad Peters; worthy sem
tinel, Geo. e. Bellars; worthy guard, Gift
ton f. Harrisoni worthy historian, William
A. Hickey; board of trustees, John r. Da-
Wis, William c. Bergman and William j.
Harris.
The installation ceremonies were con-
Quoted by Worthy Chief r. E. O'Brien. after
which a committee consisting of Messrs.
William A. Hickey Sam De Nedrey, VIM.
c. Bergman, Warren A. Hebard, Gerald
Martin and Irving Sweetman escorted the
new officers to their respective positions
good of-the-order program followed,
lasting for one hour and a half, during
which heart-to-heart temperance talks were
the order who were present: c. e. Horri-
son. r. E. O'Brien, J. p. Kiefer, Sam De-
Nedrey, VIM. A. Hickey Conrad Peters,
Irving Sweetman. a. F. McCabe, Gerald
Martin, Tos. b. Beller, David w. Odell.
]. F. LeBarnes, w. r. Mitchell, Edw. NJ.
Dillingham;. w. J. Harris, B. b. French
Harris, Francis j. Pearson, j. l.. Alvey,
John c. Foster. c. NJ. Lewis, Daniel A.
Lahey, ]. r. Davis. r. w. II. Schultz.
Charles T. Wright, A. B. Scrlvener, w. A.
Helard, Jas. J. Smith. VIM. o. Bergman
and Captain John Shaw.
The council unanimously decided to hold
public meetings" the last Thursday of
know of the workings of the Fraternal
Sons of Jonadab viii be welcomed.
Refreshments will be served at these
meetings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-05
DONATIONS TO CHARITY.
Treasurers of Local Associations
Acknowledge Contributions.

Mr.. John Joy Edison, treasurer Of the As
ISOLATED Charities, has received a number
OF contributions to the general fund of the
association and expresses to the donors
the thanks of the board of managers the
money has been sent either to 81 G street
or to Mr.. Edson's personal Office In the
Washington Loan and Trust building, and
the list of contributors is as follows Gen.
Ellis Spear, SO; Mr.. Chas. A. Boynton,
$l0 Mr. Fred. G. Mexican, 50; Viscountess
Mary l.. de Sibour, So; DIR. and Mrs. VIM
Norwood Suter, So; Mr.. Henry P Blair
So Mr.. Joseph P. Minetree, So; Mrs Isa-
bella W. Campbell So; Mr.. William H.
Pope, SO; Mrs. Carrie 1. Cavers. $50; Mrs
Catherine G. Rheem, So Mr. H. Oettinger,
SO; Col Archibald Hopkins, $40; Elizabeth
A. Ernst, $40; James T. Hood, 50; Mr..
John II. Moore, $40; Mrs James c. Merrill,
81; Mrs. George P. Wetmore, 500; Mr.. Will
lam D. Baldwin, 50; Mr.. Norman Gait, $40;
Mr.. John w. kasson, $50; Mr.. Harrison
Stidham, So; Mrs Sidney a. Hilliard, $40;
Miss Ada Dorsey, So.
For the purchase OF food, fuel and cloth
ing, to be given to distressed families, Mr..
John Z. Wilkins, treasurer of the Citizens
Relief Association, has received the follow
ing amounts, which have been sent either
to 81 G. street or to Mr.. Wilkins personal
Office in the Washington Post building: Mr.
Harry c. Sheridan, $40; Mrs. NJ. E. Nor
ment, $40; Mr.. John l. Stoddard 81 80: Mr.
Harrison Stidham, So; Mr.. Norman Gait,
$40; Mrs. c. Louisa Benton, S..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-05
FOR SHIPPING LEGISLATION.
Bill to Place Coasting Sailing Vessels
Under Government Inspectfon.

The bill recently introduced into the
House of Representatives requiring that all
sailing vessels trading under an American
coasting license shall he placed under gov
eminent inspection similar to the steam
boat inspection service is attracting consid-
cradle attention in local maritime circles
and, as q general thing, the measure is ap-
proved. 1t has long been claimed that
there is a tendency on the part Of some
owners to underman and overload sailing
vessels and barges, especially In the winter
time, and the bin proposes to provide for
the safety of coasting sailing vessels and
bargeS and their crews by establishing a
loading line, increasing the number of crews
and requiring gasoline or steam engines for
relieving leaking vessels and for other pur-
poses, such as hosting sails, anchors etc.
The bill also states that government in
spection service for schooners and barges
shall have the power to designate a load
watermark for vessels when first built and
for those now or hereafter under the Amer
lean flag. The lowering of this loading
mark shall be three inches every third year,
beginning from the time such vessel Is
seven years DID, and continuing until the
government inspection service shall have
full power to determine the requirements
which will justify her further seaworthi-
ness.
The enactment of such a measure, IL is
claimed, would go q long way toward max
ing coasting in barges much less dangerous
and would be the means of lessenfng the
losses of barges on the coast in stormy
winter weather.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-05
UNDER INVESTIGATION.
Express Company and Pinkerton De-
tectives Trying to Locate Thief.

tectlVes Trying TO Locate Thief.
A dispatch from New York states that an
investigation is being made by the Off
cials of several express companies to solve
the mystery surrounding the disappearance
Of $4,000 from a pouch that was shipped
from Augusta, Ga The dispatch says that
the discovery Of the theft of $4,000 from
pouch received by the Adams Express Com
pany from the Southern Express Company
at Washington was made here last Mon
day. The pouch left Columbia, 8. c., last
Saturday. In addition to the money it con-
tanned other articles of great value. and
was consigned In the care of J. C. Young,
the agent who has charge Of the money de-
partment Of the Adams Express Company
in this city
The detectives in the employ OF the COM
pany have been unable to get any clue.
They expressed the belief last night how
ever, that the robbery took place in Wash
ington. The seal Of the pouch, the officials
of the Southern Express Company say, was
not broken on the trip to Washington. and
unless the money was taken out by per-
son who had the facilities for putting on
duplicate seal the money could not have
been lost until the pouch reached Washing
ton. Mr.. Young the agent in this city, says
the seal on the Adams express pouch was
intact when 1t was received here. For that
reason the officials have ordered a most
thorough investigation In Washington.
Local officials Of the Adams Express Com
pany are busily engaged in the investiga-
ton. They are not willing to admit, how
ever, that the cash was taken from the
pouch In this city. 1t is stated that an
other package IN the pouch contained
$50 coo, but 1t was overlooked by the per-
son who took the $4,000. Pinkerton detec-
tives and men In the employ of the express
company, it is stated. are investigating the
case, and are watching the movements OF
a number of employees of the company
Maj. Sylvester's detectives have not been
asked to participate in the investigation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-05
Used Fictitious Rich Widow as a Bait

]. c. Harrington, head of an alleged
fraudulent matrimonial agency in New Or
leans. La, was arrested there yesterday.
preparatory to being returned to New Or
leans He was indicted there for advertis-
ing the matrimonial offer of an alleged
Creole widow who owned a 100000 sugar
plantation and wanted a husband These
advertisements were inserted during 1904 In
newspapers in St Louis, Kansas City. and
other southern and western cities. The
widow was described very beautiful, and
hundreds of mer answered the offer writ
ing to the agency at New Orleans which
Harrington is said TO have conducted. The
agency asked correspondents to contribute
a SIS fee each to secure introduction TO
the widow On complaint of a man from
yelasco Tex, and another from Sinope,
La, that no introduction resulted from the
fee, Harrington was arrested. He forfeited
81, 500 cash bail and escaped from Louis
lana.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-05
FUNERAL OF COL. vIcKERY.
Remains Arrived From Philadelphia
and Were Inferred at Arlington.

The remains of Lieut. Col. Richard S.
Vickery, U. S. A, retired who died in Phil
adelphia few days ago. arrived here about
l o'clock this afternoon and Were given a
soldiers burial in the Arlington National
cemetery.
Lieut.. Col. Vickery served as private,
Company F, I'd Michigan Volunteer Infan-
try, from May II, 1861, to September l, 1862
on which date he was appointed assistant
surgeon OF that regiment He was pro-
noted surgeon September 10, 1864, and hon.
orably mustered out March II, 1855
He was appointed assistant surgeon
United States army, May ID, 1857; advanced
to the grade of assistant surgeon with rank
of captain, December 2S, 1867; promoted to
surgeon, with rank of major October S.
1883, and retired from active service by
operation of law, December Z, 1895. He was
advanced to the grade of lieutenant colonel
retired April %, 1904 under the provisions
OF the act approved on that date
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-05
THE EXPLORERS PLACE.
DR.. Hosmer's Theme Before the Co.
lumbia Historical Society.

1.-THE Significance of Lewis and Clark In
American History" is the theme of an ad-
dress which will be delivered before the Co
lunbia Historical Society at its meeting
Monday evening at the Shoreham The au-
thor of this paper, DR.. James K Hosmer
of Minneapolis, has a national reputation
as historian, and he has now taken up
his residence IN this city as to be able to
make use of the Library of Congress in
the preparation OF an important work on a
period Of American history.
After the reading of the paper discussion
will follow. This meeting, as is the case
with all the meetings of the society, will
be open to the public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-05
CURLY"
High Praise for the Story From Com
petent Critics.


petent Critics.
Here Is what some of the literary critics
have to say about Curly which will ap-
pear in The Star as a daily serial, com
mencing next Saturday.
Wonderfully spirited and enthralling.-
Brooklyn Eagle.
1t is human-every page of it-real hui
man.-Buffalo Express.
A rafting good yarn, picturesque and
exciting.-Chicago Inter-Ocean.
Altogether probable that a more stirring
and enthralling novel of the western plains
will never be written.-Pittsburg Times.
In its class the book Is a work of art
New York Evening Sun.
No author has written more picturesque
~ of life on the Arizona desert.-Army and
Navy Journal.
Reveals rugged type of human nature
that reminds one of Bret Harte.-Pittsburg
Bulletin.
There is real humor in it-Minneapolis
Journal.
A living romance of wild natures and
wide distances. Reading it Is almost like
drawing deep breaths on the great ranges
or in the Grand Canyon.-New York World
Such a book as Curly is like breath
of clean, wholesome air.-The Bookman
New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-05
Pure Food
Department.

Stocks will be found uniformly
fresh and complete. Several in
teresting items are enumerated:
Extra Fancy Southern Pearl Homtny
SSampl, husks and hearts removed, per quart,
F. r. Pure Gluten Flour, per lob. cot
Franklin Minis Co.'S ..wheatiet.' new '0e
shipment, pckg Observation-Disclosures. 1zc
Heu Nancy scans, IN can, each. ......,.. Zoe
Choice Colonial Hams. country smoked:
sacked; average weight, to 10 lbs; per h., l5c
Pure Cream Tartar Baking Powder, 5a-lb.
Colonial Extract Vanilla, smooth, highly A'e
concentrated and economical, bottle . 23c
Choice Spanish Olives Queens and Man.
Absolutely Pure French, Italian and Cali
fornia Olive Oils. IN bottles and tins DC Il, "a Al
Imported Maraschino Cherries, bottle, 25c, 45c
Uncerwood's Deviled Ham. ........ l0c and l5c
Royal Blue" Tomatoes, can, i0c.; dozen 81 15
Soprano' California Asparagus, 21s-lb can SOC
Walter Bakers Cocoa, can ................ Ito
Walter Bakers Chocolate eake....,.... I5c
W L Select" Mocha and Java Coffee.
W. 8 I. Queen Breakfast Cof,ee. lib.
'.our Biseuit,'' delicious Soda Biscuit In
generous package, each. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 6c
Fifth floor, Tenth st
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-05
The Muslin
Underwear Sale

Comprises complete lines and
comprehensive assortments of both
regular and extra sizes in the sew
eral classes of garments represent
ed; and we direct the attention of
intending purchasers to the gen.
eral excellence of the goods. The
standard this year is higher than
ever before-the cloth, the shapes,
the styles, the sewing, the trim
mings are better than we have ever
been able to get together. The
garments are absolutely the best
procurable at the various prices
from the lowest to the highest
The following are particularly
good values:
Cambria and Muslin Gowns,
high and We necks; some with
yokes of tucks, others of en-
oFoldery ....'.. ...... SOC.
Cambria Gowns, with yokes
of tucks and embroidery. .$I.oo
Nainsook Gowns, low neck,
short sleeves; some trimmed
with blind embroidery, others
with lace. .SI.5o
Muslin Skirts, trimmed with
tucked cambria ruff1e. zoe.
Cambria Skirts, trimmed
with ruffle of wide embroidery
and tucks. .SI.OO
Cambria Skirts, trimmed
with lawn ruff1e, tucks, lace
and embroidery. .$2.z5
Cambria and Naiusook Draw
ers, trimmed with hemstitched
ruffie or ruff1e of embroidery. soc.
Cambria and Nainsook Draw
ers, trimmed with lace and en-
broldery ................. .75c.
Nainsook Corset Covers, full
front, embroidery on neck and
sleeves ,............... soc.
Nainsook Corset Covers, full
front, trimmed with lace in
sertion and ribbon. .SIoO
Nainsook Chemises, trimmed
with lace, embroidery and rib
Don ................ ..75c.
Nainsook Chemises, trim
med with lace and edged on
neck and sleeves with fine en-
broidery .SI.oo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-05
SONS OF JoNADAB.
Fraternal Branch Elects and Installs
officers.

Washington Council. No. /. Fraternal
Sons Of Jonadab. held its initial business
session of the new year last night in its
new home, Army and Navy Union Hall,
No. e10 Pennsylvania avenue northwest.
The interior of the hail was handsomely
decorated with the national colors Worthy
Chief r. Emmett O'Brien called the meet
ing to order. and after reading the min
utes OF tho watch-night services the cleo
ton and initiation Of new members took
place. The election and installation OF the
oflicero 70 perye thQ council fex tho ensuing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-05
Infants and Little
ChiHdren's Wear.

Children's Muslin Gowns,
tucked yoke, ruffle on neck and
oieeEeo ..'..''.... .2Sc.
Children's Muslin Drawers.
finished with ruffle of en-
broidery, or lace-trimmed ruff
Children's Muslin Skirts, UNI
brella style, trimmed with tucks
and hens; another style has
tucked ruff1e edged with lace. .25c.
Children's Cambria Waists,
plain and gathered styles, with
two rows of tape buttons sizes
? to II years. exc.
Children's Muslin and~Cam-
brio Gowns, high and square
necks, trimmed with tucks, in
sertion and embroidery; sizes
2 to ID years. .............. zoe.
Children's Muslin and Cam
brio Drawers, trimmed with
umbrella ruf1es, edged with
embroidery and lace; sizes 2
10 IA years. soc.
Children's Muslin and Cam
brio Skirts, trimmed with tuck
ed umbrella ruff1e, edged with
lace and embroidery; sizes 2
10 IA years. soc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-05
A Most Exciting Tale.

The London Bookseller says of Curly"
Spun with yivacty that forcibly re-
minds US of Bret Harte. The narrative is
told Gin his own uncouth yet humorous Ian
guage) by one 'Chalkeye,' a typical cowboy.
reckless, yet good-hearted The tale is real
" most exciting, and 1t is told In naive
manner which arouses the interest and ex-
cites the visibility Of the reader to a marked
extent. sCurley" Will be published as
daily serial In The Star. the opening chap
fsrQ appearing Saturday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-05
Correct
COrsets.

Our stock of Corsets is COM
posed of only the reliable, we'll
tried makes that fit closely and
comfortably the figure and prove
delightfully."- easy and luxurious in
wear, The materials and finish
are unsurpassed in the different
grades.
The following are excellent val
ues:
Girdle corsets., eide tape, straight 'front.' 81 10
elastics attached ....................,... pl'oo
Royal Worcester Corsets. straight 'front.' Ct 10
P. N. Corsets straight front, dip hip. 81 90
elastics attached OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. -
r. & G. Corse,s. straight front. dip CT IN
hip eiastics attached. Observation-Disclosures. Pl.5O
c, B. corsets. straight front, dip hip. P@.oo
J. B. corsets ba,iste. straight front. s, ~
dip hip, elastics attached ............,.. Yo'oo
P. D. oorse,s. straight 'front.' dip hip. 1915
Latest style Bustles Zach. zoc. 10 I5c.
women's serviettes Dozen. !. 35c. and soc.
Third floor. Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-05
Sewing T1achines
At a Special Price.

Sewing rlachines
At a Special Price.
We are offering an excellent
Drop-head Sewing Machine, made
by one of the best manufacturers, at
the special price,
$4,000 each.
They are high-grade in every par
ticular, with highly polished oak
cases, in the regular drop-head style,
with automatic lift and with all the
latest and best improvements.
Complete, with full set of attach
ments and hve-year guarantee.
Necessary instructions given at
the department.
Second floor, st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-05
Confectionery Dept.

H~PN'
Especial attention is invited to our
line of
Colonial" Chocolates.
These have the unsweetened (bit-
teri coating, with large variety of
centers. Those whose preference is
for a CONNECTION OF this sort will find
the Colonial" possessed OF unusual
merit.
4oc. per pound
Fifth floor, Tenth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-05

Patent Leather and Satin
Slippers and Velvet Party
Boots $3.50 to $3.50
Arthur Burt
I4II f
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-05


Some interesting items:
Girls Plaid Dresses, in assorted
rich patterns, trimmed with ribbon
velvet; sizes 6 to II years.
$3.25 each. Were 81. so.
Girls Atwood Serge Dresses, in
dark blue and brown made with full
plated skirt; all sizes.
Special price, $500 each.
Misses Two-piece Dresses, in
dark green check effect; waist has
lace yoke and is trimmed with bands
OF silk; skirt is plated and flares
from the hip; all sizes.
Special price, $2I.oo.
Girls Coats, made box style, in
blue, dark green and red; sizes 8, 10
and II.
$1,000 each.
Values, SI2.5 so and $500.
Third door. st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-05
Girls Winter Garments.

sses-garments that are mostly in
e year. Many of them show greatly
very special values at the prices
regular stock goods that demand
made, slightly garments, cut and
made from the best materials by
kers.
Misses Coats, of mannish mix
lures, in the popular empire style; all
are made full length; sizes II, 10
and Is.
$3.50 and $2I.oo each.
Girls and Misses Broadcloth
Coats, made box style, in full length
and lined with satin-blue, wine and
green; sizes 8 to ID.
$3.50 each. Value, $4,000.
Girls Peter Thompson" Suits,
made full regulation style, with en-
blem and band on sleeve-dark blue,
black, gray and red all sizes.
$500, $I8. so and $2I.oo each.
Girls Navy Blue Cheviot Refers,
lined with Atwood red flannel; sizes
E to 10.
$3.50 and $1,000 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-05

Boys Outing Flannel Pajamas,
$I.oo, $3.50 and Sis suit.
Boys Outing Flannel Night
Shirts, soc. each.
Boys Sweaters, all sizes, $I.oo
to S2.5o each.
Boys Suspenders, 25c. and SOC,
pair.
Third floor. Tenth ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-05
Saturday is Always Childrer's Day.


importers stocks of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-05
Bows Furnishings

AS special of Boys Negigee Shirts in
style what the boys like show them IN
a-hite with and without cuffs sizes
to II.
Special price, S1.OO EACH
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-05

Cancels Hair Tam O'Shanters,
for boys and girls; all colors, soc.
and $I.oo each.
Boys Heavy Cloth Golf Caps, all
colors, soc. and $I.oo each.
Boys Ties, splendid assortment,
25c. and SOC. each.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-09
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC COMPANY, ATLANTA, GA.

budget was submitted by the city clerk
at the regular meeting of the council
Monday evening. 1t shows a substan-
tial increase in several of the funds
but of course the various funds may be
changed as the council may see fit.
The total estimated receipts is placed
at $1G5,392.25. while last year it was
S7.SS7.S3 less. The estimated expens-
es are $134,G7G.G2. which is $17.175.52
more than the budget of 1905. The
cash on hand at the first of the fiscal
year was $27.472.25 and the general
tax to be collected during the year
amounts to $4,000. Revenue for sa-
loon licenses is placed at $30,720 and
from water rent collections $4,000.
At the next meeting the council will
probably make an appropriation based
on the estimate. The detail budget of
the city clerk, as estimated by him. can
be found in the official proceedings.