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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-05
Lone Burglar Confessed Robberies.

Edward Grihths. chauffeur, aged TWEEN
ty-four, a member of a respected Scranton
tPa.) family. was arrested Saturday night
on suspicion OF being the lone burglar who
since December entered and ransaeked
fifteen residences. He broke down when
confronted with evidences OF his guilt and
confessed to eight OF the burglaries. He
said he might have been guilty of the other
depredations. but he was not sure as some
of the houses he burgiarized were selected
at random. and he does not know the
names OF the occupants He will have his
memory refreshed for him tomorrow. His
detection was effected through his attempt
20 dispose of some old coins stolen nom one
OF the houses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-05

ireland shall take her place among the
nations OF the world: when the immortal
EmmetTs epitaph shall be written by angel
hands In bright letters of gold. and his be-
loved country shall once more enjoy the
blessings of liberty and Independence
The committee OF arrangements which
organized the meeting was: p. T. Moran,
chairman; II. A. HeEarty secretary; Jos.
Mc1nerney. treasurer; T. j. Casey. p. F.
Droney, John J. Doian. ]. Frank o Meara.
Arthur Small. Andrew Hughes. Rosa +.
Downing, Maurice ]. Sheehan. p. F. Carr
and p. j Haitigan.
God Save Ireland" and 'sThe Star Span
gied Banner were sung by the audience at
the close of the meeting.
The entire proceeds of the meeting viii be
given TO the Sisters of Mercy of ST. Gather
ines Home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-05
Benedict Arnold,s Grave.

An action at law for public access to the
grave of Benedict Arnold has been begun
at Newport. r. l., by the Rhode Island
Sons of the Revolution through the attor-
ney general The grave is on land owned
by Hiram Birmingham, In Pelham and Mil
streets. and the proceedings are based on a
decree of a Rhode Island court which 13O
years ago declared forfeited to the state
way to the tomb from Mill street.
Fifty years ago this way was closed. and
since then Birmingham and John d. john
ston, who are made respondents in the ac-
ton, purchased the land, which included
the passage. Arnold's grave Ia now COM
pletely hemmed In by salesrooms and store
houses. If the contention of the Sons of
the Revolution prevails Johnston will have
to give up his residence
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-05
Killed Wife With a Hammer.

DIR. Henry L. whitbeck, a dentist, at
Buffalo. yesterday morning sneaked up be-
hind his wife as she was sitting in a
rocker in their apartments and dealt her a
fatal blow on the temple with hammer.
Without shifting his position he laid the
hammer on table, picked up small
caliber rife. and leaning forward so that
his forehead rested on the muzxle. pulled
the trigger with his finger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-05
Lieut.. Schmidt Not to Hang.

The military authorities at Odessa have
received dispatch from St Petersburg
saying that the car will commute the SEN
tence of Lieut. Schmidt. the leader Of
the mutiny at Odessa, who was condemned
to be hanged. II is believed that he will
be confined In fortress for life
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-05
Missionaries Blamed for Chinese Riots

The Japanese press at Tokyo is inclined
to blame the methods Of the missionaries
for the troubles In China and advises them
to refrain from imprudent actions The
Nichi Nichi Shimbun takes gloomy view
OF the situation. 1t thinks 1t no exaggera-
ton to say there may be a repetition of
the outbreaks Of 1900. The Jill Shimpo
says that Japan must prepare for any
emergency. II warns the nation to be
ready. II Is singular fact that the -Japa-
nese newspapers have been officially
warned not to publish details OF the num-
bers Of regiments returning from Man
churia. It il believed in some quarters that
neither Russia nor Japan means to observe
the provisions of the treaty OF Portsmouth
regarding rehabilitation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-05

Speak 10 all of the people OF Washington
through The Stars want columns. II Is the
cheapest. quickest and best way to get at
all of the people. and more than one of
them will be in position to do business
with you. 1t matters not whether you want
to buy house or horse, rent a fiat or a
piano, hire a boy or get a twenty-dollar
job. IL you will state the case in a Star want
ad ii VIII probably do the trick Remem-
Der The Stars want columns are reliable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-05

New: ladies pumps and ties at
$500; not quite so good as our
$500, but they LOOK so. De-
cidedly new.
ARTHUR BURT. iHi y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-05

OFFICERS.
Clerk of the House-Alexander Mcdowell The
Dewey.
Sergeant at -Arms-Henry CassoH. 80 B ST NV
Doorkeeper Of the House,. B. Lyon.
Postmaster Of the House-Joseph G. McElroy. 2i4
A ct. sc.
Columbia road.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-05
EMMETT, THE PATRIOT
United Irish Societies Pay Trib-
ute to His Memory.
PROMINENT CITIZENS SPEAK
Meeting Held Last Night at the CO.
lumbia Theater.
A LARGE ATTENDANCE NOTED
Resolutions Adopted Designating En-
met the Flower of Ireland's Youth
and Peer of Bravest.
PROMINENT CITIZENS SPEAK
A LARGE ATTENDANCE NOTED

There was large attendance of members
and their friends present at the Columbia
Theater last night at a meeting which was
held under the auspices OF the United irish
Societies of the District of Columbia In
honor of the 12Sth anniversary of the birth
of the Irish patriot. Robert Emmett. There
were a number of prominent men OF the
District present, and the audience applaud
ed the several speakers upon each re1er-
ence to Emmet's abilities and achievements
Mr.. Rosa F. Downing, past state pres
ident of the Ancient. Order of Hibernians
of the District of Columbia, called the meet
ing to order and introduced Mr.. r. L.
Moran state president of the A. o. II. or
the District as chairman of the evening.
Addresses were made by Representatives
Michael E. Driscoll of New York, A z.
Gardner of Massachusetts and John L.
Hunt of Missouri, Rev. Patrick ]. Healy, ID.
d, of the Catholic University of America
and MIR. Alexander Rorke of the District
of Columbia bar
Mr. John j. Brosnan Recited.
Mr. Moran in his opening address said
in part:
ut is a grand tribute to the character and
ability of Robert Emmett that meeting
in his honor calls forth so many we'll
wishers for the cause for which he died.
Over century has passed since English
tyranny sacrificed the life of this able young
patriot, whom they charged with being
the life and blood of the conspiracy In Ire
land Time has not obliterated his virtues
the passing years add glory to a fame as
spotless. a patriotism as lofty as that or
our George Washington. We love Emmett
because his country was his Idol; because
all the energy of his intellect was rlveted on
making Ireland independent and because
his tragic death appeals to lov=rs of liberty
H., Ion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-05
Resolution Adopted.

1t was resolved that on this anniversary,
sacred to the memory of Ireland's most
cherished martyr, we most sincerely hope
that the children of Irish exiles, scattered.
as they are throughout the world will
unite in one mighty prayer to the throne OF
heaven beseeehing God that the day may
not be far distant when the fondest hopes
of the Irish people may be realized; when
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-05

80 OFFICERS OF SENATE
| CHARLES G. BENNETT, Secretary.
| DANIEL NJ. RANSDEIL., Sergeant at Arms.
AL0NZO FL. STEWART. Asst Doorkeeper,
204 4th Sc.
B. W. LAYTON. Asst Doorkeeper. $1,000. Riggs
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-30
Finni-h Mnrrinr, retc,.

Marriage fetcs in Finland, us In Nor
way, are often prolonged for several
days, even among folk of humble rank.
One popularity, which may excite moro
surprise than approval among eligible
suitors In our own country. Is that tho
Finnish lover never himself "pops tho
question to the girl of his choice. Tho
momentous proposal is made through q
third person, called the "talmau," to
whom the liappy couple give present
when his delicate mediation proves sue
ccssful anu cnds In wedding. Not un.
commonly their gift to the talman takes
the unromantic form OF shirt.
In like manner the clergyman who
presidcs over the nuptial service re-
ccivcs Il simple and Inexpensive pres
cnt, often handkerchief and pair OF
warm hair gloves. ~ similar gift is be-
slowed upon the officiating priest mt
funerals. Upon these mournful occa-
sions the service is exceedingly simple
more SO than would satisfy tho views
OF British undertakcrs-but the burial
Is. rs q rule, followed by large hospital
lily on the part of The bereaycd family,
--Lontlon Graphic.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-30
Arrn,Y s,liclnn.

The other day saw Il little modern
book. IN II green tovrr. on 81 table In
drawing rom. picked 1t UP. It
VA; about the early French in Canada,
anu my eye Cell OH Il copE of Il draw,
Ing hy their leader, ChampEin, or Cham
plain The scene represented was All
attack by tile native allies of tho
French, the Algonuuns. on fort held
by Iroquois. Tho .llgonquins advanced
through showers of arrows under
Shields nearly IS tall as themselves,
like doors with rounded tops. Now,
you may see exactly the same sort of
shields in picture of lion hunt, in
laid in gold and silver, on the bronze
blade of dagger found by DR.. Schlle-
MANN in "thc grave of Agamcmnori."
These monstrous Myccnacan shields
cause much discussion among the learn.
ed. Why We're they so huge? Tile AZ
gonquins used the very same shields
hung from their necks. and the reason
was the same-their battles were bat
ties Of arclers. AMI nobody can parry
n shower of arrows with n smaller
shield. Shields grow small in Greece
rs bow and arrow went out and sword
and spear came in.-LoDdon Illustrat-
cd News.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-30
The Mexican noundnrx.

Two hundred and nfty-eight stone
and iron monuments mark the bound.
ary line between the United States and
Mexico from the Rio Grandc to the
Pacific. 700 miles. Most Of the .monu.
'mcnts arc Of cast iron. but the princI.
pal ones are OF stone. They average
about two ana n half miles apart, but
In no case Is there mn interval of rs
much MS five miles between them.
Stone was used wherever possible.
Generally they arc in The form OF a
simple taperins -four sided shaft, bear
Ing suitable inscriptions In English and
Spanish. The stone monuments are
about eleven feet high and the iron
monuments about six and half fee.
high They are arranged so TINT they
are within sight Of one another from
one end of the line to the other. Tba
country traverscd consists mainly OF
deserts and mountains, and in many
Instances the work was prosecuted
with considerable difficulty. BY the
Terms of tho treaty the destruction or
displacement Of any OF these monri-
mcnts is made Il mistlomeanor, punish.
able according to the Justice of tho
country of the Offenders nationality.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-30
an E.pcrlmcnt wlth wntcr.

Take Il pound OF water the tcmpera-
hirc OF which is so degrees G.. and mix
1t with pound of water Mt zero, O.
freezing point. The mixture will mako
two pounds Of water the temperature
Of which is 40 degrees G.
: Now take another pound of water ut
20 degrees G. and mix With 1t pound
oil crushed icetllat is, ice crystals-nt
zero c., the same temperature MS tho
cold water in the first mixture, and tho
result is that we have two pounds of
water at freezing point.
In both cases the weight of water ut
zero c. introduced into the warm water
was tho same, hut before the Ice crys.
falls could assume Il liquid condition
they had 20 absorb certain amount OF
heat. That heat was drawn from tho
warm water and consequently reduced
It's temperature, but it did not raise tho
temperature Of the ice. 1t simply acted
ms energy In enabling the Ice to become
liquid and rcmancd in that liquid in
the form Of intent heat. to he given IN
again as soon as the water rcassumeL 3
crystalline form.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-30
SPARTAN POLICE CAPTAIN.
ITO Ordered the Capture of His Son
Dead Or Alive.

Within a few years the son Of po-
lice captain in New York was charged
with shooting a man. lie had been a
wild boy, had enlisted from Il southern
state where he had b,nn for several
years before the Spanish war called
his militant spirit into life, and when
he came back from Cuba. where he
distinguished himself for bravery, no
opened saloon next door to his IA
ther 8 station house.
After the charge of assault with in
tent to murder lie fed. The crime, IL
any had been committed. was while
bis father was away from the city. The
captain returned to duty presently
and, addressing the policemen lined UP
Tor instruction before him at 6 o'clock,
said: There Is another matter which
must exact all Your vigilance. j is the
arrest of man charged with murder
ouS assault in this precinct. The shoot
ing took place in Il dance hall There
seems to bc little reason to look for
any other person than my son. want
him brought to this station dead or
alive. You all know him. He kept tho
saloon next door, and YOU are familiar
with his face. l expect to find him
here. and expect You to fetch him. |
could not be father and say this
without unspeakabe pain / could not
he a captain of police in this or any
precinct and give you any other in
structions.'
The police fled off to their posts and
left the Roman father bowed with
grief.
Weeks passed. Tho police did not
bring The son TO tho station house, hut
ut last he gavc himself into custody.
In the shuttle OF Justice that takes
place in the magistrates courts before
accusations reach the grand jury he
was discharged. There was sworn
testimony that he was ut The other cnd
OF the dance hail. that the wounded
man Was shot with his own pistol, that
the accused never carried a weapon,
that the trousers lie wore that night
contained no pistol pocket, that he was
not ut the hall that night ut all and
finally that the Identification made hy
the victim was uncertain. So the son
Of the police captain walked the streets
IL ITcc lll.ll.
But the captain had another son who
had never seen his brother. who had
left home before the younger son was
born. Nor had he known his brothers
name. because 1t was never mentioned
In his presence until lie discovered his
Identity in the daily newspapers, whore
1t was bazoncd forth In startling head.
lines.
Then he ran into the station house,
where the captain sat with the night
force lined UP to receive instructions rs
before. With the hcadlong impetuosi-
~ of youth he. cried: Father. what's
this story about your son shooting Il
man? All the boys Mt school are talk
ing about 1t. fought them. l want
to know what 1t is, father. What Is It?
He's my brother isn't he? Is he your
son? Who is he? Toll me-"
The captain gathered the boy to his
nrms and with wave OF the hand
sent the policemen away to their duty,
many of them with humid cycs.--New
U--- u-o~.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-30
Red Bridal Gowns.

1t is of interest to note that thu
choice Of white for wedding gowns Is
comparatively of modern origin. The
Roman brides Wore yellow, and In
most eastern countries pink is tho
bridal color. During tho middle ages
and In the renaissance period brides
wore crimson to the exclusion of all
other colors. Most Of the Plantagcnct
md Tudor queens were married in thar
vivid hue. which Is still popular in
parts Of Brittany, where the bride is
usually dressed In crimson brocadc. II
was Mary Stuart who first changed
the color OF the bridal garments. At
her marriage with Francis L. of France,
In 1903. which took place not before the
altar, but before the great doors Of
Notrc Dame, she was gowncd In white
brocadc, with train OF pale blue Per-
sian velvet six yards In length. This
Innovation caused n great stir in tho
fashionable world of that time. 1t was
not. however, until quite the end Of tho
seventeenth century that pure white
the color worn by royal widows-bo-
tame popular for bridal garments.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-30
The Fiddle Drill.

The fiddle drill'' is one OF the oldest
stonecutting tools in existence. 1t Is
said to antcdatc Greek sculpture ana
is In use today in about the same form
MS it was 1000 years ago. AS It's name
implies, lis action resembles n fiddle.
The drill Is of two pieces. In one hand
carver holds the drill stock, which Is
like carpenters brace, except that it
is straight instead OF having n crank.
III the other hand lie holds the "bow,"
which is strung with Il brass wire ana
which is given Il turn around the drill
stock. TO use the drill the carver
places the drill stock against his breast.
holding 1t with his left hand, ana with
his right lie draws the bow back and
forth. fiddle fashion. This imparts Il
rotary motion TO tho drill stock, and
the drill is ground to cut in either way
1t turns. The fiddle drill is used i'll the
finest work. in crcviccs where the
sculptor could not reach with his chiseI
and hammer without endangcriug the
carving
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-30
The Spinning 3IuIc.

Samuel Crompton, boy of sixteen.
copied the best features of the spinning
machine invented by Iargrcnvcs and
Arliwright, added to them some of hi;
own and after three months of anxious
and secret experimenting, produces,
the first spinning mule, so called be-
cause 1t was kind of hybrid between
Hargreaves jenny and Arliwri gifts
water frame. The raw apprentlc" lad
was, however, no match in cunning for
the cotton lords. who soon found out
the secret of his new machine and
shamclcssly robbed him Of the fruits OF
bis ingenuity. Many years after yard
1t is true. they used their influence to
secure for him parliament grant OF
$1,000, hut lie was then broken heart.
cd and disappointed man, to whom the
money came too late to be Of any rea
service.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-30
A aIntI,er,s netort.

DR.. breckenridge, we'll known
American clergyman, and his two
brothers. also of the same profession,
one day paid visit to their mother.
do You not think, mother" said he,
chat you ruled us with too rigid rod
IN our boyhood? 1t would have been
better, I think, had you used gentler
methods"
The old lady Strengthened up and
said, "Well, William, when you have
raised up three as good preachers as /
have, then YOU can tallsv
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-30
Old English Pence

Halfpence and farthings were not
coined In England before the time Of
Edward J., and until they were thu
penny. which was then made of silver.
was issued deeply indentcd with n
cross in order that 1t might be broken
into two pieces for halfpcnncs or intu
four things. or fartllings. Tile silver
penny was the first coin of the Anglo
SaXons struck In England. III 1879 an
authorized coinage of copper pennies.
halfpcnnics and farthings was cstab-
lishcd. Silver farthngs ceased to be
coined under Edward VI. and silver
halfpcnnlcs under the commonwealth.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-30
The MInrstcr., Tartan.

Every clan of Scottish highlanders
had its own tartan, or striped coIorcd
cloth, OF which the kilt and plard were
made. 1t is not so we'll known, how.
ever, that the clergy of the highland.
FRS down to Il recent date used IL tnrtat
for their weekday dress. The tartar
of the clergy. as 1t was called. was "a
sober cloth of white. black and gray
stripes. Ministers who did not care I {
don the Kilt almost always wore thu
plaid CT mantle of this material. In
the eighteenth century when the high
landcrs seldom went unarmcd 1t was
the custom of some clcrgymcn TO wcar
swords even ut church and to be &c.
compHnied by gillie. or servant. car
rylns bow and sheath OF arrows
Nothing could better Illustrate the dis.
turbcd state of those times than thia
practice Oh the part of the men whl
were prominently preachers OF peacd
and universal good Scotsman.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-30
WATERLOGGED VESSEL .
PICKED UP BY A TUG
Boat PONhatan RgsCues The SCh0oR.
er Charles Butler and Crew
From Dl situation.
MEN A LONG TIME WITHOUT FOOD
Lumber Ladened Craft Was About
to be Abandoned Just as Frank
Dsrlinss Boa, Comes by and
Tows Her Into Hampton Creek
Where the Schooner is Reached.

j After having been watcrloggcd 70,
more than twcnty-four hours and
Just as the captain was considering
beaching his vessel, hes two mastc,l
schooner. Charles Butler. Capt. Sim.
mons. was picked up off Buckroe
Beach early yesterday morning by
the tng-boat Powhatan, Capt. William
Hughes.
The schooner was ladcncd with
lumber and was bound south from,
Baltimore Monday morning the YES
sci began filling with water, and
from that time until picked up the
crew had thrilling time. Provisions
gave out Monday at noon ana when
the Powhatan picked her up the crew
OF the Charles Butler was hungry
lot.
The schooner was brought into
Hampton creek and beaclcd just of
Darlins's oyster house. 1t is expect
ed that the repairs to the stranded
vessel will be made today
Capt Simmons was the master of
the Inflated William H. Vcn-Nanc,
which was run down in Hampton
Roads last April.
The tug Powhatan is owned by
Capt. Frank w. Darling.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-30
IIorsclcss Cnrriauea In 1o.,n,

In one of the letters Of Grul Patln,
written in 1915, the learned bibliophlIe
snys: ut is true that there is hero
an Englislmnn. the son of French
man. who proposes to make carriages
that will roll from Paris to Fontainc.
bIcu without horses in n day. The new
machine IS preparing in the Temple.
IL 1t should succeed there will be n
great saving of hay and oats. which arc
ut present extremely, costly"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-30
WANTED.
PROPOSALS WANTED.
PROPOSALS WANTED.

Bids Will hc received until L. o'clock
lnuc 'ith 1905. nj the store of u. H.
Walker, Iwcmty-ihird street. Newport
News. Va. for tho erection Of two
warehouses. Plans and specifications
can he had by applying 10 G.. +.
llOLrHcLAW. Merchants Bank Bldg.
corner king and Queen streets, IIanlp
ton, VA, after Monday, May 18th, 1876
5-2T-lt.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-30
Not So Terrible.

Physiclan-You lie awake in bed
three or four hours every night? That
is bad. shall have TO treat you for
chronic insomnia. Caller (whose salary
Is $1f week. Emo, doctor don't
think it's MS bad as that. simply can't
sleep.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-30
Hear the juno Records at cheyne's

Hear the juno Records at cheyne's.
Let Me See You Smile" for You
Look Awfully Good 10 Father" and
We'll Wander in the Bright Noon
light" while the Moon Has Ills Eye
on You" said the Dixie Girl as the
when the Roll Is Called Up Yonder
III Re There" and then will to go
TO Cheync's to hear the Victor Talk
ing Machine. All the records for June
Just in and they are '.corking'' good
at that. Drop IN today and we give
you a free concert. Cheync's Studio,
Hampton, Va. 4
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-30
She Knew.

Ann, See what a lovely diamond en-
gagemcnt ring Ilenry gave me! Jane
Yes. 1t is. And It's genuine too Ann
Why. what do you mean? Jane
When Henry gave 1t 10 me sent and
had IL tested Answers.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-30
Farmers Take Mott
office. Lowry

Farmers Take Notice. Lowry
builds Ills Market Wagons from the
lest {! material and will save YOU
from s. To $40 OH each wagon. Call
AMI see the stock before the paint and
putty hide the flaws. YOU'RE.
LOWRY,
The Harness and Vehicle Man.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-30
Every Action connt..

There is no action so slight nor so
mean bat 1t may be done TO n great
purpose and ennoblcl therefore. nor ia
any purpose so great but that slight
actions may help it-Woman's Life