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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-22
AT CAPITOL HEIGHTS.
Business Transacted by Citizens As
ISOLATION.

SOclaI1OI.
Az meeting of the Capitol Heights Citi-
zens' Association Thursday evening last, at
the residence of Mr.. George M. JACOBS, Cap
ttol Heights Md, letter from Representa-
tive Hefiin, thanking the association for It's
hearty Endorsement of his Jim Crow DILL
was read.
The road committee reported progress.
The Office of press correspondent for the
association and Capitol Heights was Gre
ated. to which Mr.. George L. Bunnen was
elected
The questionsof police protection was dis
cussed and ii was voted to communicate by
letter with the Prince George county ori-
cials in the effort to obtain the appointment
President A. ]. Edison made an address In
which he. complimented the association upon
Its good work.
The sidewalk committee was instructed to
wait upon Mr.. Zantzinger to solicit his
earliest cooperation In commencing work
on the sidewalk for 61st street
The following new members were enroll
ed: L. W. Kelley. w. G. Oliver, J. A. X
Moore and John Nalley.
The trustees of the Christian Church have
commissioned an architect to prepare plans
for a new church. The proposed structure
IL to be frame, with single roof. and Is
pieted. In the neighborhood of $1,000.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Caldwell will return
in the near future to their home here. They
spent the winter months tn Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs Walter G. Oliver have moved
into their new home on Eilerslie avenue.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Hurdle have re-
turned to their home. after visit to West
Virginia
turned from Florida. where he has been
spending the winter. and 10 now busily en-
Gagged in continuing on much larger scale
the Improvement OF Capitol Heights.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-22
PRESENCE OF CIRCUS
Responsible for Large Number Of
Lost Children

The presence of the circus in the city, 1t
is stated explains why a large number of
persons inquired about lost children yester-
day. So far the police know. all the
missing ones had returned TO their homes
last night and were safe and sound in bed
shortly after the departure of the show.
Three BOYS who alleged to have fol-
lowed the circus here from Baltimore were
arrested last night near the tents and taken
to the house OF detention, to be held for
their relatives Cleveland Kolk thirteen
years of age. and Louis 0likor, two years
his senior. were taken into custody early
in the evening. Later the police arrested
Albert Leasure. seventeen years of age, and
he said he had come here for the purpose
of collecting bill. The amount of the bill
was 45 cents. he said, and he paid railroad
fare to come here and collect 1t. The Baiti-
more authorities were notified of the ar
rests and relatives of the boys are expected
here today
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-22
HARD TO DROP

Young Calf. wife talks about coffee:

young Calf. wife talks about coffee:
''It was hard to drop Mocha and Java and give
Postum Food Coffee trial. but my nerves were
course that means all kinds Of ails.
.'At first / thought bicycle riding caused IL and
gave ir up but my condition remained I'M
changed I did not want to acknowledge coffee
caused the trouble for / very fond OF It. At
that time friend TO live with us. and
aoticed that after he had been with week
he would not drink his coffee any more. l asked
him the reason. He replied. 4 have not had
headache since I left on drinking coffee. some
months ago, till last week, when began again.
here at your table. ] don't see how anyone can
like coffee. anyway, after drinking Postumi'
81 said nothing but at once ordered package
Of Postum That was I've months ago, and we
have drank no other coffee since. except on two
occasions when we had company, and the result
each time was that my husband could not sleep,
but lay awake and tossed and talked half the
night. We were convinced that coffee caused his
suffering 20 be returned 10 Postum Food Coffee.
convinced that the old Kind was enemy. IN
stead Of friend. and be 10 troubled no more ~
insomnia.
IT myself. have gained pounds In weight, ana
my nerves have ceased TO quivsr. II seems 90
easy now to quit the old coffee that cansed our
aches and ais and take up Postum" Name given
by Postum Co.. Battle Greek. Mich. There's .
reason.
Read ths ntsis book. .zzs asaA = ws,,vsA4s
II pkes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-22
Woman Badly Beaten.

Rosa Spencer. colored, thirty-two years
of age. was treated at the Emergency Hos
pitaI last night for painful wounds OF her
face. She had become involved in an alter
cation with John Banks, also colored, near
Half and streets southwest and was
beaten about the face and so dshgured
that her friends were unable to recognize
her After she had been removed to the
hospital the colored man was arrested by
Policemen Jones and Waters. Three PEN
knives were taken from him when he reach
ed the police station, but it is not charged
that either was used In the ARRAY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-22
VETERANS CLUB AS HOST.
Association Of Old Soldiers Entertains
Its Friends

The Veterans Club of the government
printing office, composed of members of the
Grand Army of the Republic. were the
guests of the Ladies' Auxiliary last night
In Pythian Temple. The affair afforded
general good time, the exercises being prin-
cipally speechmaking and musical numbers
Representative Washington Gardner of
Michigan was the principal guest of the
evening, and he aroused his audience to
high pitch of enthusiasm in patriotic ad-
dress. Following his remarks the follow
ing program was given: Flag drill. par
ticipated in by twelve little girls, appro-
priately costumed; piano solo, Miss Ellis;
vocal solo. Miss Fletcher; recitation, Mrs
Willis; vocal solo, Mr.. Connolly; Marching
Through Georgia." audience.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-22
UNDER CONSIDERATION.
Application Made for Dispensation to
Form Eastern Star Chapter.

Request for a dispensation to form an
Eastern Star chapter at Brookfand Is re-
ported to have been recently made. The
constitution of the Grand Chapter requires
for the formation of new chapter the
signatures of not less than fifteen members
of the order in good standing. Just that
number, 1t is stated. were procured from
five OF the constituent chapters of this
Jurisdiction, all of whom. with one or two
exceptions, residing in Brookland. Bloom
ingdale and vicinity, have signed the ap-
plication.
The venture will be. launched. 1t is
claimed. under most favorable conditions
King David Lodge, No. 28 r. A. A. NJ,
is located In Brookland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-22
Barnum and Bailey Coming.

The Barnum and Bailey circus, Familiarity
known as 1.-The greatest show on EARTH"
VIII be in this city May IA and Is next,
with all the latest attractions in the circus
world and the Older features that have
given 1t fame. There will be a grand mill
tary spectacle portraying the closing scenes
of the Russo-Japanese war. Parades have
been entirely eliminated from the Barnum
and Bailey circus. the time used in the
past for this purpose being now employed
In perfecting the arrangements for the ex-
hibition under the tents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-22
MEMORY OF MISS ANTHONY.
A Service to Be Held Here
MAY 1.

public meeting in tribute to the MEM
DRY of Miss Susan b. Anthony has been
arranged for May / in the Church OF Our
Father, I3th and l. streets northwest, at
pm. The Woman's Suffrage Association
of the District viii be represented in the
exercises
Mrs. ]. Ellen Foster will be the principal
speaker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-22
WAS BORN JOHN PAUL
"Great Little Admiral" Adopted
Name Jones Here.
HIS REASON WAS A MYSTERY
Was Befriended by Leading Family
of South Carolina.
DIED AT THE AGE OF As YEARS
Man Of Humble Birth-Recital Of
His Career-Thanks and
Medal.

Honor is to be paid to the memory OF
John Paul Jones at Annapolis, Md. next
Tuesday. While there Is no variance
among biographers as to the personal quail
ties of 1.-The great little admiral" there
probably always will be some mystery as
to why, being born John Paul. he adopted
in America the name Jones. English his
torians would have 1t that he was a fug-
tive from justice and adopted the name or
Jones as a disguise. That story may be
dismissed along with the English character
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-22

Veterans was represented by a large dele
CATION, and resolutions of sympathy were
adopted by the department at its regular
meeting on April 5. 1906 which will be en-
crossed and presented to the family of our
deceased comrade. !" ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-22
IN NATIONAL SESSION
FNCAMPMENT OF U. S. w. v. TO
MEET HERE.

The coming national encampment OF the
Spanish War Veterans and the observance
OF Memorial day form the principal topics
and recommendations In general orders No.
,. promulgated yesterday afternoon by Com
mander Smith of the Department of the
District Of Columbia, United Spanish War
Veterans. The order says in part:
An comrades of this department are ear
nestly requested to cooperate with the ma
tional encampment committee, of which
Major F. S. Hodgson is chairman, either by
making suggestions or in any other way.
1t is the desire and expectation OF the de-
partment that the coming encampment,
which viii be held during the second week
in October. 1903 should be conducted on Il
scale never before equaled by our organiza-
ton. and the encampment committee is now
actively at work
Reports from departments and camps all
over the country show an enthusiasm among
the comrades which bids fair 10 make our
encampment grand success and the largest
ever held by United Spanish War Veterans
The date fixed was agreed upon at a confer
ence between the President and Command
eT-in-Chief Miller.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-22

Anacostia and Vicinity.
The tenth annual conference Of the Daugh-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-22
Memorial Day.

As Memorial day Is approaching the de-
partment commander wishes to urge upon
all comrades the desirability OF purchasing
uniforms at an early day The camps
should each take up the question with COM
rades as soon as possible, in order that we
may make representative showing in pa
rades and at funerals of our comrades, and
It is particularly desirable this year In view
OF the coming national encampment."
The department commander expresses his
thanks for aid given in conducting the re-
cent bazaar. and adds:
The department commander announces
the appointment OF the following aides:
Henry Foster. Miles Camp. No /; Thos.
ID. Walsh Richard J. Harden Camp; JOS
eph l. May. 4th Immune Camp, oliver
Sears. Harry W. Lawton Camp; Geo. a.
JoyneS. Admiral Dewey Camp; John b.
Mccormack. Aston Camp
The resignation OF Junior Vice Com
mander Willis G. Wise OF Aston Camp hav-
ing been presented and accepted at the
last department meeting, the department
commander announces the appointment OF
COmrade William Powers OF Aston Camp to
serve the unexpired term junior vice
commander.
Visitation Referred To.
During the last week In March the COM
mander-in-chief. Mai. Charles r. Miller OF
Cleveland. Ohio who was returning from
Atlanta. Ca, where he had taken promi-
nent part IN the celebration or the blue and
the gray in honor of Gen. Wheeler paid
visit to this department Owing TO the
short notice this department was unable 10
fttingly entertain the commander-in-ehief.
and it is to be regretted that notice could
not have been given all comrades in order
that they might have met him. However,
committee was appointed and hasty ar
rangements were made for a banquet,
which was given on Saturday night. Sun
day. April l. informal reception was
held at the hall. and about 100 were pres
ent 10 greet Major Miller.
1T is with a great deal of regret that
the death OF one of our most distinguished
comrades, Gen F. II. Harrington, retired,
OF the United States Marine Corps. is an
nounced. Gen. Harrington. who was a
member of Richard j. Harden Camp, had
been one of our most active and respected
comrades, and had filled the positions or
inspector general in the national organi-
cation and that of department Inspector.
At the funeral the United Spanish War
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-02

that a girl of her age and tastes could
desire, she had turned away to face the
crude conditions of a western state in
warm glow of sisterly affection.
She took up the little red book, in
which she had taken only a languid in
terest before, and, turning the leaves
at random, fell upon bits Of description
that stirred her unaccountably. Now
that she was about to enter this land
OF her fathers delight, the words took
on passion and power.
They arrived in Chicago behind their
schedule time and had but q few min
utes in which to make their transfer,
and so they saw little of the great cen
trial metropolis. To them it was only
a gloomy, dangerous shed fitted with
long strings of railway coaches all
marked with strange names-names
which meant little to her, but which ex-
cited Louis almost to tears. "See," he
cried. there is car from Oregon and
one from wyoming The people who
filled the coaches were not markedly
different at first glance from those she
had been travelling with, but Louis,
more keenly discerning, began to dis
tinguish types at once, and when one
or two big men came in wearing wide
hats and chin boards. he rembled. with
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-02

+, JOY. '-Tnere are some cattlemen-Tn
sure of it, he whispered hoarsely.
Louis did not return to the Pullman
| till after the train had left the city, ana
she was just beginning to wonder there
at when he came in with eyes ablaZe
I've struck 'em at last!" he fairly
shouted i'll her ear. They're all up il
the reclining chairs. chin bearders
spitters and all. I'm just crazy Il
sketch two or three of them. 1t doesn'-
pay to ride in a stateroom if you want
TO see types" he added in conclusive
discomfort
AS that day and the next wore on the
boy began to burn with a new phase OF
his fever He commenced to count the
hours till he might be able to discern
Mogalyon. the great peak of the Ram.
part range. whose fame is worldwide
Ann experienced her first decided flush
of interest as the swinging Keeling
rush of the train brought the great
peak into view, a dim, blue dome
against the western sky.
At last. just as the red was paling
out of the sky, the train swung to the
left on it's southerly course, and the
"hotC oCSdh " StiCttI
and wind away to northward and south
ward, while between the plain and the
foothills rolled Il tawny sea of sod,
deeply marked with ravines and dot
ted with pine clad buttes. The range
grew DINNER as they gaZed. and at last
even Louis was content to sink back
in his seat and wait
cit isn't q bit as l expected it to be-"
he said, but il is glorious. That pur
pie green was wonderful. I'm going to
try TO get that some time. 1t isn't as
precipitous as the Alps, but it's superb
just the same, and just think how much
wilder it was when father came herep'
I'm glad you We're not disappointed.
boy" she replied, laying her hand on
his shoulder and caressing his cheek,
but you need rest. You're seeing too
much"
The train was now winding down to-
ward Valley Springs, and only the
splendid sky line of the range could be
as the lights of the town
began to sparkle out of the obscure
murk.
The porter. with brush in hand, came
down the aisle. This is Valley Springs.
miss"
They We're met at the car door by
big, smiling man in modish summer
dress, while behind him stood a pale,
sweet faced woman in blue.
Hello, Donr' shouted Louis.
Hello, laddie. How do you do,
Ann?" replied Barnett. and as Ann and
her cousin embraced the big man
caught Louis by the hand. flows
your muscle, my boy? Got all your
traps? Here, Tom he called, TO
rolored footman, look out for these
things"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-02

III sure mfihcS a UufHq coEibtndftOH."
him. as she stood there calmly looking
about the grimy walls, Of tie stories lie
had read of princesscs visiting the huts
of their peasantry. She was of good
height, but the proud lift of her head
made her seem taller than she was.
and the cut of her gown. the color of
her gloves and hat. told of good taste
and the service of the best tailors and
milliners. Great Scott he said TO
himself shes an up to date beauty
What will do TO feed herr" And. i'm
perturbable as he looked. his heart
sank within him. and if he could have
fled honorably lie would have done so
instantly.
Raymond took no pains to be noise
less or dainty i'll his work. but every
moment told. He sIoshed ont the cof-
feepot and sliced the bacon and stirred
up the fire. all with II grace and quiet
dignity which opened AIMS eyes in an
effort to understand him. His hands
were noticeably fine, and the poise OF
his head expressed strength and pride.
He was very brown, almost as brown
as the leather cuffs he wore on his
arms
Once. when he passed out of hearing.
she turned to Baker suddenly and ask
ed: Why does your cook wear spur?
An affectation. suppose"
Baker flushed and stammered. well,
no; he has to help with the cattle once
In awhile"
Raymond called to Perry, who was
seated on the doorstep. Perry, jump
your horse and round up a dry cotton
wool snag. This brush is of no sort
of use. / want hot fire.
Louis beamed on Ann. Hes talking
just like Walter Owens heroes"
Ann silenced him. Hush! He'll hear
YOU
-Raker.-ouite ready to take a. fall out
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-02
Copyright, 1905, by
HAMLIN GARLAND.

His resolution to be disagreeable weak.
ened, though he Kept about his work
Il never knew how grateful the shade
of a tree could be- Ann said partly to
Louis and partly TO Baker. Is it al
ways so fiercely bright here?'
'Oh, no; this is an unusual spell. 1
mean 1t is rather
She was now aware Of Raymond
| moving sullenly about in the gloom
| wherein the stove sat. He was dressed
| in light tan. loosely fitting shirt and
brown trousers without braces. His
spurs ratified at his heels as he walked
to and fro 1.-THE and powerful. He did
not look up--did not appear to notice
what was going on, but came and
went at his work, def and absorbed.
Louis was instantly delighted with
the room. Isn't this ripping" he eX-
claimed as he studied its furnishings.
Wont this make strong background
for an illustration? Only that stove
isn't it too bad?-that's all out OF key.
Why don't you have Il fireplace. 1lr.
Raymond he asked, turning 10
Baker.
Raymond gave Baker Il glance, and
the plump one waded in: TOO little
wood in this country. Cook, draw UP
II chair for the lady"
Raymond's eyes flashed with Il silent
menace. but he did as he was told, and
as he put the chair down for Ann he
busted it with his hat.
Louis was husky voiced with joy.
Did you see that. Ann? I'll have 10
work that in somewhere"
Baker continued, in the same tone
Cant you rustic IL little grub for the
company. JackT'
Raymond CURLY replied. IN try
hard
Baker, who was gaining self control.
turned to Ann. We have TO humOr
our cooks out here. They're scarce and
mighty uncertain in their minds-stop
and shy at nothin', like Il locoed steer
Louis clapped his hands. ''Oh. isn't
the talk good, Annf And these chairs
aren't they fine:'
Cook made en- said Baker. Hes
handy as a bootjacll with tools.r
Ann ignored the chairs, but studied
the cook, whose curiously absorbed, |
sullen yet deft movements interested
her. He appeared to be about thirty |
years of age, and his lean, powerful |
figure dignified the rough and dust |
stained clothes he wore. His profile |
was stern and manly, but his chin was |
youthful. His eyes she had not yet |
seen.
Raymond, on his part. was fairly |
by the grace and youthful
charm of his visitor. She reminded
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-02

u ms entrance into the Barnett
"a home cut her off from all con
| I tact with life distinctly west
a \ ern. She found herself still
! amid the velvet and silver of the parlor
car and saw only remotely those who
slept all night in the cramped corners
, of the ordinary coaches. Her cousins
We're not native: they were indeed.
only translated Philadelphians who had
gone west in search of health-at least
Mrs Barnett was there for that req
son. Her husband made the change
for love of his wife.
A certain percentage of the towns
people and the members of the special
circle in which the BarnettS moved
were health seekers, and Ann was
deeply relieved to find that all the COM
forts of an eastern home were to be
enjoyed in the big graystone houses
on Rampant avenue. Indeed, the Bar
netts lived quite as they would have
done in Seabright or LenoX. They had
n dozen horses, Il suitable assortment
of vehicles, saddles and brides and
We're enthusiasts concerning polo and
golf. Their neighborS and friends were
unfailingly ecstatic in praise of the eli
mate and the views and seemed illog
ically anxious to placate the prejudices
of this naughty, pale faced, scarlet
Tipped young girl, who looked with
calm eyes upon the great peak gloom
ing to the westward. They formed, in
fact, a colony of alien health seekers,
busted with pleasures, set distinctly
apart from the toilers and the traders
of the place.
Ann was puzzled and q bit bored by
their insistence on winning her admi-
ration of the mountains and, being nat
urally perverse, withheld the express
sions of pleasure she might otherwise
have uttered, for she was profoundly
moved by what she saw.
II never did understand that girl"
said Donnelly Barnett to his wife one
night after drive into the great Bear
canyon. "She has everything to make
her happy, and yet she goes about tor
pid as an oyster. What's the matter
with herr"
Jeanette sighed. ''That's her moth
er's blood. She's like her mother in
hundred ways. Louis is exactly like
his father 1 remember when he came
back from his first and only trip to the
west. 1 was only a child, but l. recall
his enthusiasm. He was a lovable fell
low, but 1 never could stand Alicia.
She was positively stony. l have hopes
of Ann. Her hand is strong and warm
human, in fact. Don't you think her
indifference a poser
II wish it were. No. it's genuine"
"She needs to be shaken up by a
good, hot love affair. Some man will
the man don't come. She's twenty-six."
How awfulr'
That's the part 1 don't understand
about Ann. She has money. is band