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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-03
COMMITTED TO JAIL.
Southern Blackston Held for Assault
Under Bond of 81, 600.

With his head swathed in tandages
Thomas Perry appeared before Judge KIM
ball In the Police Court today as the prose-
cutting witness against Southern Blackston
colored. charged with assault with dan
gerous weapon. Judge Kimball held Black
ston for the action of the grand jury. and
in default of bond for $1,000 he was COM
mhted to JAIL
Perry was coming from work yesterday
and was passing along 4th street north
west. he said, when he Witnessed an alter
cation at the corner Of 4th and Washington
streets. He stopped to look on, and Black
ston, who was one of the belligerents
noticed him.
What are you looking at? You think 1t
Perry. At that, the witness alleged. Black
started in Perry's direction. Perry lost his
interest in the first alteration and started
rapidly away, with Blackston gaining at
every jump. When Blackston was near
enough he slashed right and left with the
razor, cutting Perry in the head several
times and making several slashes in Perrys
clothes.
AT that juncture Perry received reinforce
ments from his brother, and the man with
the razor. was overpowered. Policeman
Mudd of the sixth precinct station arrived
on the scene within a couple of minutes
and arrested Blackston Perry was sent
TO the Emergency Hospital where his head
was dressed He came to cour. this morn
ing with white cap of ba'ndaga linen and
cotton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-03

aldson. Julius I. Peyser, F. G. Coldren and
T. p. Myers appeared for the landowners.
This Is the second commission which has
been appointed by the court to appraise the
land in question, the appraisement OF the
first commission having been set aside by
the court
In connection with the appraisement of
the damages which have been sustained
by the owners Of property around the
Union station as result of changes in the
grades OF certain streets, avenues and al
ieys, Messrs, Charles A. Baker, George w.
MOSS ana George Spransy, composing tho
commission appointed by the court to APP
praise the damages, held a meeting at the
city hall at a late hour this afternoon. 1t
is understood that the commission will de-
eide which claims for damages will first
be taken up and give notice to the attor-
neys representing the claimants when the
hearing of testimony in their cases will be
begun. 1t was stated today that the COM
mission would be requested to first consider
the damages which have resulted to the
property abutting on Florida avenue be-
tween LIST and 9th streets northeast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-03
INTERPRETATION OF LAWS.
CORPORATION Counsel to Explain April
ne+,hr If Statutes to Gas Tests.

Nv direction Of the Commissioners ~
marathon Counsel e. H. Thomas Will inter-
nret the various acts Of Congress anectHis
the office Of E. G. Runyan, United states
INSPECTOR of gas and meters. one Oh inc
particular statutes of which MT. Huhsa an
seeks explanation is the act OF June o. io>'o'
which defines the standards for illuminating
power and purity of gas. He desires 10
know what steps are to be taken TO coiiec'
the nenalty in case Of default, and the
duties of the inspector in the premises. Inc
law of March 3, 1S93 provided for the es-
ta b,ishment of two additional testing sla
tions In the territory of the washington
cas- Light Company, and the gas inspector
u,ishes to know how he shall strike an aver
age of results from three examining 81"
tons. erono. to tho
testing Of meters and the charging VI ios''
particularly in government buloinss'
According to a statement mace TINS lio oi. ~
ing by Mr. Runyan, 1t Is his uhoer s.a ~
that the law requires the city gas 10 pe up
TO the Standard Of twenty-five canoie
mower no matter where tested, anu ne
wishes to know whether the law depart
rnent of the District will make siihiiar
incarceration The existing statute speci,
fies that a penalty of 500 per day shaiI
fall ,1pon the gas company during any liiiie
that il fail to keep the illuminant up 10
the standard. the only exception being wnen
a falling off in quality Is for cause OUTSIDE
the immediate control Of the corporation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-03
Rome's Fate Not Ours Just Yet.
From the Chicago Journal.

From the chicago JOURNAL
The Roman historian who sees In Theo-
dore Roosevelt another Augustus Caesar
frantically trying to save his decaying coun-
try, sick with too much wealth and lux
ury, is unnecessarily alarmed. We have
wealth and luxury in America, but the
wealthy and luxurious have not learned to
be idle. Work .s still the fashion, and OUT
rich men and their sons are not yet In
danger of initiating Lucullus.
The historian might md excuse, however.
for his parallel by looking nearer than
the United States. On the same day that
an association of his charitable subjects Pc
titioned King Edward to set an example
by leading a simpler life, st. Paul's cathe-
dral was invaded by a horde of starving
men and women, hoping thus to call at
tention to their misery. 1t is estimated
that at least a million persons are without
work or food In England. where already
another million persons are in the poor
houses And yet the British leisure class,
composed of families many OF which have
$4,000 a year. does nothing bit look for
pleasure, just as the kindly king himself
does II America is decaylnG, then Eng
land Is already rotten.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-03
On the River Front.

The little harbor tug d. NJ. Key left here
yesterday morning with a large steam
hoisting machine IN tow for Little Hunting
creek a tributary OF the Potomac, a short
distance above Mt. Vernon The machine
Is owned by Mcmillan & McDermott. and
Ia to be used in the construction of a new
trestle across the creek, which is being
built for the Washington, Alexandria and
Mt. Vernon railway. The entire grade OF
the road is being changed for about two
miles, and the new trestle is part of the
improvements. The holster had been used
IN the Construction of the new Highway
bridge over the Potomac.
Sailed: Tug William H Yerkes, Jr, tow
ing barges Kugler and Howard Neff light
bound to Norfolk to load lumber; schooners
Rena Cox. Levin Woolford, Shining Light,
Regulator and William H. MCGUIRE light,
for river beds to load oysters
Memoranda: Schooner Walter P. Snow
has sailed from the Rappahannock river
for this city with cargo of about 100000
feet Of pine lumber aboard for this city;
schooner j. B. Anderson has been char
tered to load a cargo of street sweepings
at this city for Norfolk; barge Confidence
has been chartered to load hollow brick at
Rappahannock river point for this city;
the tug Dixie will take her away.
The barge Salne, which was reported to
have sailed light for Norfolk. has been
chartered to load cargo OF broken stone
in Occoquan creek for the torpedo station
at NOrIOlk, va. Inc stone 1S to be used
in the construction of walks about the sta
ton. The tug Yerkes will take the barge
to Occoquan.
The harbor police boat vigilant was out
of service for several hours yesterday
while her boiler was receiving a cleaning
and washing out, and some minor repair
work was being done to her machinery.
She made her regular inspection tour yes
terday afternoon about the harbor and the
river to Alexandria.
The masters of the oyster schooners Bes-
sic Ford and William H. MCGUIRE while ly-
Ing in port here have taken advantage or
the idleness OF the vessels to have their
sails, which have been damaged in the
recent gales on the river, repaired and put
IN thorough order for future service.
The schooner Mable and Ruth has sailed
from Georgetown with a cargo of Oil IN
barrels aboard for parties at Portsmouth.
Va. After unloading at Portsmouth she
will go to a North Carolina port for a
cargo of lumber for this city
Capt. Charley Raiey has been placed in
command Of the little tug Baby, belonging
to the Columbia Sand Company, and It Is
stated the tug will return TO service on
the river. Mr.. MacSummers goes in the
Baby as chief engineer.
Pilot Raymond Lambdin, mate of the
Baltimore tug Leader, spent the New Year
holiday with his family In Alexandra.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-03
New Rules Of Arithmetic.

From the New York Press.
Parents who undertake to assist their
children in the preparation Of their school
lessons encounter some queer difficulties
Long division, for instance. presents STUN
bling blocks that trip up the wisest minds
of generation ago. In that benighted
age youthful students of arithmetic were
taught that in an example in long division
the divisor was placed at the left OF the
dividend, the quotient on the right, while
the remainder was written at the end of
the quotient Old fogies who have drop
ped hopelessly behind the times now at
tempt to introduce those Anticipated meth
DDS when tutoring their offspring, but the
youngsters scornfully correct them.
"Oh, that isn't right they explain. You
must put 1t down this way"
Then, according to present-day tnstruc
ton, they put the quotient above the divi-
dend and set the remainder in the little
crook on the right formerly occupied by
the quotient. Before these eccentricities
of modern education the parent sits
amazed and helpless. trying 10 prepare
himself for the next innovation, which will
probably be to make the ngures upside
down.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-03
VIOLATION OF SMOKE LAW.
Thomas Bradley Pays 800 Fine I'm
posed by Court,

Thomas Bradley. real estate agent of the
Washington Loan and Trust Company, at
9th and F streets northwest was fined 500
by Judge Mullowny in the Police Court to-
day for violating the District smoke law
December o. The fine was promptly paid.
Inspector Butts appeared as the prose-
cutting witness after Mr.. Bradley had
pleaded guilty on arraignment. The in
spector stated that he observed the stacks
of the building in charge Of the defendant
the date mentioned, and smoke emitted for
about five minutes, the longest period being
one minute and twenty seconds in length.
What do you want to say2" was asked
by his honor.
"All I want to say is that We have hir ed
an expert engineer from New York to look
over the plant, and we will remodel 1t to
make 1t modern or put in electric power"
continued the defendant. Until we make
the change We will simply como to court
and pay the fines"
'The fine will be $1OO this time" was the
concluding remark Of Judge Mullowny.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-03
A Century of Joseph Smith.

From the Salt Lake Tribune
And what is there to show for 1t? A
granite monument standing on disputed
ground between Sharon and Royalton, or
rather standing to commemorate an event
which occurred on disputed ground be-
tween Sharon and Royalton, neither Of
which desires to own the honor of Joseph
Smiths birthplace. That Is q tangible
evidence OF the progress of one hundred
years.
In addition there is a religion, entirely
distinct from any other of the world of to-
day. whose devotees have been at con-
slant strife with the rest OF the world of
today which processes to be laboring as Is
no other sect of today to prepare the world
for the coming of Christ, and in that
work of preparation to be necessarily at
war with the rest OF mankind.
In one hundred years that new religion
has gathered unto itself SIC, coo living ad-
herents and about s150.o0O.oeO worth OF
property.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-03
PREHISTORIC FOOTPRINTS.
Traces of the Missing Link" Found
in Australia.
From the London Chronicle.

From the London Chronicle.
A laugh OF iucredulity was raised by
many two years ago when certain marks
on a block OF sandstone found near War;
MANHOOD, a hourishing minor port of the
State OF Victoria. were identified as the
footprints OF prehistoric man.
However. the sending OF a plaster cast
of the block to Germany excited keen dis
Cussion. and led to the arrival in Australia
this year of DR.. Herman Klaa;sch OF Hell
delberg University. and to the announce
ment by that savant last week that, in his
opinion. the marks were genuine human
imprints. This decision, coupled with the
doctors investigations concerning the hu-
man skulls in the Warrnambool museum,
revived the old notion that in Australia
Will be found the traces OF the very closest
approximations az the apc-man-tEc link
between humanity and the ape
Further discoveries by DIR. Kla1tsch in
the way OF the footprints in sandstone OF
extinct species of some sort OF great bird
analogous TO the emu species nave added
fuel to the specuiations.
a telegram from Warrnambool states
that DR. klaatsch considers that an extern
sHe sandstone formation under that town
thousands OF years ago formed level sandy
beaches, which were the camping ground
Of the prehistoric races then existing AT
that time Australia and Tasmania termed
part of a great antarctic con 5inen-. which
extended up into the Indian ocean and
connected Australia with Asia ami Africa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-03
BEGIN HEARING OF EVIDENCE,
Commission to Reappraise Land on
California Street Northeast.

Messrs. Albert A. Wilson. James 3. Oys-
ter and William T. GaIliher. the commits
sioners appointed by Justice Gould recently
to reappraise the value of the land on Cal
ifornia street northeast between LIST and I'd
streets. which is needed by the District for
plaza or circle around the union railroad
station. met at the city hall at / o'clock
this afternoon and commenced the hearing
OF evidence relative to the value of tho
land to be condemned. The District was
represent before the commission by Spe-
cial Counsel for the District A. Leftwich
Sinclair. while Attorneys r. Golden Dom
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-03
Our "Womanly" Queen.

From the London Gentlewoman.
Our queens attitude all through her mar
lied life has been pure womanly." She
has not posed as learned lady, nor be-
come conspicuous through any particular
accomplishment, but has always thrown ia
the whole weight of her influence on the
side of gentleness. mercy and charity. she
has been queen OF her home circle and
queen of all British hearts, and has spread
about her the gracious aroma of what she
is. rather than of what she says.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-03
verdict In Favor of Defendant.

- In the case Of II. Victor ReidehharoS
against the Washington Railway ana Eiec-
trio Company, tried before Justice barhaiu
and a jury in Circuit Court No. l. YER
diet was rendered IN favor OF the DEFEND
ant. The plaintiff sued to recover dam
ages for personal injuries alleged to have
been received as the result Of falling from
q street car while near the intersection CT
9th and streets. The defense was that
the plaintiff attempted to alight from the
car while 1t was in motion. Attorneys =:
A. Douglass and G.. p. Hoover appeared
for the railroad company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-03
Boom in Metal Trades.

From the Birmingham tEng.) Post
There is natural hesitation in using the
word boom" Such episodes in the his
tory of an industry. though they bring
higher prices and some increase in profits.
are not as profitable as appears on the
surface, and there invariably follows IN
their wake a considerable amount or
wreckage. It is. however. a moderate es-
innate of the condition of affairs prevail
ing to say that the outlook in the Indus
try is more promising than has been known
for the past three or four years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-03
Rhodes Scholars at Oxford.

From the London Athenaeum.
The seventy-nine Rhodes scholars who re-
main to US from last year have been REIN
forced by another sixty-seven. This brings
the number in residence TO something like
thirty short OF the total for whom provis-
ion is made under the terms OF The VIII.
South Africa and some OF the Australian
colonies have not hitherto been subjected
to the Oxford responsions test, but after
this year must submit to It, On the other
hand the states OF the American Unicn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-03
King and Kaiser.
From the London world.

From the London World.
The existence of strained relations be-
tween the king and the kaiser Is now dis
cussed with the utmost frankness by the
German press. No good purpose can there
fore be served by ignoring the fact that
measure of political character. and is due
to the acts of the German emperor. a large
share Of the responsibility for 1t must be
ascribed to those who have systematically
devoted themselves to carrying tales from
one court to another.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-03
A Chivalrous Message.

President of Ecuador in His Message.
Let US defend woman! In these days
femininism is one Of the battle standards
OF all reformers. Whatever may be said
OF the rehabilitation of woman under
Christianity, her lot-at least among us--is
far from enviable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-03
Society and Talismans.

FROM the London Taller.
Talsmanic gems are the latest novelty.
All fashionable Parisians are wearing jewel
amulets mysticaiiy engraved to ward OF
evil influences -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-03

whether a situation or a servant ~ q
want" ad. In The Star will reach the per-
son who can Ill your need
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1906-06-28

Girl wanted for general house
work. Inquire at postofice.
We have frecrackers to burn
at the Gold Medal Pharmacy.
Get your souvenir postals of
Hope at the Gold Medal Phar-
macy.
North Dakota is still enjoying
plenty of rain-too much in some
localities.
Mrs. Bogert and daughter,
Nina, visited friends in the city
yesterday.
Hammocks in various colors
and at reasonable prices at the
Gold Medal Pharmacy.
Mrs. M. A. Milligan and Miss
Myrtle spent last week in Min
neapolis and at the lakes.
Harry Wilson spent several
days in the city last week. He is
at present breaking on the work
train on this branch.
Crops of all kinds continue to
flourish in the most promising
manner. Gardens never looked
better in the history of the state.
Miss Vivian Hamilton, of Sta.
pies, Mimi, is visiting with her
sister, Mrs. w. I. Stager, this
week.
The new cement sidewalk is
completed from Steele avenue tc
Mike Hanley's corner, which is a
vast improvement over the old
rickety walk.
John Peterkin, general agent
for the ga horse blankets, was in
town yesterday and appointed T,
A. Lyons agent for the famous
horse coverings.
Died, at her home in Manches
ter, England, on June 9th, at the
age of 80 yeors, Mrs. T.. W. John
son, mother of Mrs. Nettit
Bowen of this city.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1906-06-28

Mr. and Mrs. Rex Bryan are
back from Beach for a short
visit.
A bouncing baby girl was born
to Editor and Mrs. Pepper yes
terday.
The w. G. T. U. will meet with
Mrs. Northrop next Friday aft
ernoon at 8 o'clock.
A. M. Mclaughlin is expected
home from Illinois, where he has
been on business.
Mrs. A. R. Moffatt, of Aneta,
visited with her daughter, Mrs.
L. L. Lang, this week.
Mr. and Mrs. N. N. Lunding |
visited with Fargo friends Tues
day and Wednesday of this week.
This is the last day of the races
at Aneta. We understand the
meet was a success from a finan-
cial viewpoint.
Mrs. R. A. Lathrop and chill
dren departed for Detroit Lake
Friday morning, where they will
spend the summer.
In behalf of Occidental lodge
No. ~, w. M. Warner wishes to
thank the church societies for
joining with the lodge in union
services on St. Johns day.
Our friend, P. T. Duncan of
Sharon, spent Sunday and Mon
day in the city. While here he
attended the St. Johns services
and other Masonic doings.
Rev. Burns delivered an elo-
quent address to the Masons on
st. Johns day CAST Sunday.
The services were held in the
M. E. church and the lodge at
tended in a body.
Another special car of land
seekers arrived in town last even
ing. The party was brought in
by Murray Bros. & Ward, the
big land dealers. AS is invari-
ably the case when land men
come to town, it rained and rained
hard.
Last Saturday evening the To-
cal Masonic lodge held a special
meeting for the purpose of con-
feKring degrees and also in honor
of Grand Master Jacobson, who
has just retired from the chair Of
the Grand Lodge. After the
meeting a banquet was given in
honor of the Grand Master. The
affair was one of the events of the
season in Masonic circles, many
visitors from out of town being
present.
A syndicate of sportsmen of
this city have purchased a thou
sand dollar launch which they
have shipped to Cotton lake near
Detroit, a beautiful body of water
which abounds in all varieties of
game fish. Commodore Wash
burn and several of his subordi-
nate officers will go down next
week and launch the craft with
due ceremony. We understand
a bottle of water will be broken
on her bows if a suitable bottle
can be procured. The editor ac-
knowledges an invitation to at
tend the festivities, but for sew.
eral reasons must forego the
pleasure.
OLD TIME BOWERY DANCE.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1906-06-28

LOCAL NEWS NOTES.

"a To insure insertion, oil advertise
ments and pay locals must reach our
Office on or before Wednesday noon
of each week.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1906-06-28
OLD TIME BOWERY DANCE,

An old time Bowery Dance will
be in operation all day on the
Fourth for the benefit of those
who enjoy dancing. "A good or
chestra with piano will supply
the music. Everybody invited to
come and join in the fun.
G. W. JOHNSON.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-04-17
week FOR ARMY
Local Branch Will Make Big Effort
From April % to April 29-Hope
to Swell Army Fund.

The regular annual self-denial ef-
fort of the Salvation Army throughout
the world will take place between April
% and April 29 This scheme has been
carried on successfully by the Saliva
ton Army fo- years and much good
has resulted from the efforts of the
members of the organization. Ensign
Annie Hurst who has charge OF the
branch in Walla Walla, announces that
the members of the organization are
making great preparations to appro-
priately celebrate the regular yearly
event During the week the members
of the army will deny thmselves in
many ways and contribute towards
the fund that will be used in carrying
on the work of the army. Donations
for this week will be acceptable from
the public and can be made to the en-
sign at 642 North Fourth street.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-04-17
Rockefeller to Build Mansion.

NEW YORK. April 1.-THE object
Of John D. Rockefeller's flying visit to
Pocantico hills in the pouring rain
yesterday was to give instructions re-
garding the erection of a $1,000, 900
mansion which he will build on the
highest portion of his estate as pres
ent to his grandson, John L. Rockefel-
Ter III. when he becomes Of age.
The fact that John D. Rockefeller
was in the city last week and met a
number of his old business acquaint-
ances at his residences became known
today.
A Standard Oil man who enjoyed an
hours conversation with Mr. Rookie
feller said he was in exceptionally good
health and was cheerful.
"The supposition that Mr.. Rookie
feller made his first appearance in New
York last week, after an absence of
several months" said the Standard Of
fetal, ''is all wrong. Mr.. Rockefeller
has been in New York on several Oc-
casions, but has not been seen at his
office.
"It can be said that Mr.. Rockefeller
is yery optimistic over the business
outlook"