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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-21
Seven More Unfortunates.

Seven officers of the army who failed
to qualify for the norsemanship test i'm
posed by President Roosevelt, reported to
The Davis retiring board in this city today
for examination to determine their
fitness for further active service. These
officers are Lieut.. Col. John c. Mullen
Berg of the pay department at San Fran
cisco: Lieut.. Col. Dan C. Kingman. Corps
If Engineers, at Savannah, Ga; Maj. F.
]. Ives, medical department, at San Fran
cisco: Maj. p. NJ. B. Travis, 18th In
antry. at Brooklyn. n. Y; Maj. r. NJ.
BlatcSford, 18th Infantry. at Fort d. A.
Russell. Wyoming; Maj. P. j., Hart, chap
lain Coast Artillery. and Maj. George r.
Holloway. pay department, at New York
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ation,- Navy Department, to Montgom-

cry.
Lieut.. w. S. Miller, from naval torpedo
station, Newport r. l.. to duty as assist
ant to the inspector of ordnance, works
of f. w Bliss Company, Brooklyn. n. \.
Paymaster ]. Brooks, to the naval prov
ing ground, Indian Head, Md. for duty
as pay officer and general storekeeper al
that station.
Paymaster p G. Kennard. placed on the
retired list of officers of the navy on
October p, 1907.
Boatswain P. J. Kenney. from Pensa-
cola nava! training station, San Fran
cisco, Cal. to Iroquois and additional
auty, naval station. Honolulu. Samoa.
Carpenter A. Tucker, from Florida to
home and wait orders.
Warrant Machinist E. Evans. from Ia
coma to home and wait orders.
Warrant Machinist ]. Bryce, from Flori-
da to Tacoma.
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Death of Boatswain THOMPSON.

Boatswain William Alexander Thomp-
Jefferson Hospital, Philadelphia. Pa. yes
cerday. He was born in Philadelphia on
April >, 1863, and after serving as an
enlisted man in the navy was appointed
d boatswan from July 80, 1903. At the
me of his death he was attached to the
u. S. S. Indiana at the navy yard, League
sland Pa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-21

except snow or rain Sunday in western
portion; light. variable winds.
Weather Conditions and General Fore
cast.-The southwestern disturbance has
been crowded to the southwark by d
strong increase in pressure that took place
in northern districts. AS a result of the
rise in pressure the center of the Atlantic
coast high of Friday morning is now in
the Ohio valley. several hundred miles TO
the westward of its position tWenty-fOur
hours ago. Light rains have fallen in the
south and in the north Pacific coast
states, and light snow in the lower lake
region.
point to rain in the south, probably ex-
tending northward into the Ohio valley
and the lower portion of the middle At
lantic states by Sunday afternoon.
The temperature will rise slowly.
The winds along the middle Atlantic
coast will be light and variable: on the
south Atlantic coast fresh to brisk north
easterly and on the east gulf coast fresh
northeaStefly.
Steamers departing today for European
ports will have fresh westerly winds and
fair weather to the Grand Banks.
Tide Tables.
Today-Low tide, 1884 am. ard $40
pm; high tide. 9:16 am. and 8:2} pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide, 4:10 am. and 40
D. M; high tide. 9:56 am. and 1905 pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rose, 7:15; sun sets. 4:4O.
Tomorrow-Sun rises, I:16.
Moon rises $40 pm. today.
The City Lights.
The city lights and naphtha lamps all
lighted by thirty minutes after sunset; ex-
tinguishing begun one hour before sunrise.
All arc and incandescent lamps lighted
fifteen minutes after sunset and extin-
guished forty-five minutes before sunrise =.
Condition of the Water.
Temperature and condition of water at 8
am: Great Falls, temperature, "a; con-
dition, % Dalecarlia reservoir. tempera-
ture. 50; condition at north connection. 81;
town distributing reservoir, temperature,
81: condition at influent gatehouse, 80;
condition at ef1uent gatehouse. 80.
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The barn of William H. Yingling at
Pleasant Valley, near Westminster, Nd,
was destroyed by fire Thursday. together
with II head of cattle, 1 horse, 400 BUSH
els of unthreshed wheat and lot of har-
ness
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Arrival of the Crook.

The War Department is informed that
the transport Crook has arrived at Manila
with eleven officers and ten enlisted men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-21
Browns Bronchial Troches.

A most wonderful remedy Cor bronchial affec-
lions. Free FROM opistes. In boxes only.
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WHAT CAUSES HEADACHE.
From October to May Colds the most fire.
quent cause Of Headache LAXATIVE BROMO
QUININE removes cause. E.W.Grove on box. 25c.
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WEATHER FORECAST.
Fair Tonight; Rain Late Tomorrow
Afternoon or Night.

Forecast Till 8 PM. Sunday.-For the
District of Columbia and Virginia. fair
tonight. Sunday fair, followed by rain
late in the afternoon or at night; light,
variable winds.
For Maryland. fair tonight and Sunday,
except snow or rain Sunday in western
portion; light, variable winds.
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CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.

'1RsT CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST. Is I'll
and X SITS. n.w.-Services: Sunday. IL a. IN.
and pm. Subject: Christ Jesus Sunday
school. II am; Wednesday evening meeting,
O'Clock. Public cordially invited. All seats
free. Free reading room. 601 Colorado building.
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NEW CHURCH.

NOW CHURCH, 18TH AND CORCORAN SITS.
Invite Rev. Frank sewall. d. D., pastor,
will preach at IL am. 1T he Angel Gabriel.
Sunday school 1918. Evening service and lee
ture, 1870 O'Clock, " in Windows Opened:
SALVATION: What and From What? CHRIST
ice. with carols and tree; neighborhood cordial.
w invited. CHRISTMAS DAY, sermon and
holy communion, II O'clock: All are welcome
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and Columbia road, Rev. Geo. Ellsworth White
house, mInister.-Bble school, $50 M, Broth
erhood class led by pastor, Christmas service
at II am, with sermon by pastor and music
by quartet. At :45 pm, special praise service,
day. pm. Mldweek service, Thursday, 7:4o
pm. All invited. Seats free.
FIFTH BAPTIST CHURCH. F. ST. NEAR 7TH
sw.. DR.. Weston Bruner pastor.-9:3o, S. S. !:
TO- Baraca and Philathea classes II am,
..Near-Sighted.' s pm. Songs Of the Siren y
Great chorus. Miss Grace Beelman. cornetist.
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CRIMINAL COURT NO. 2-Justice
Barnard.
United States agt. John Egan; grand
larceny; bench warrant issued
United States agt. Maude Washington;
nolle pros.
United States agt. c. Glenn l,.chols;
false pretenses; nolle pros.
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ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
stockholders of the Second National Bank of
Wasbipgton ID. C.. for the election of directors
for the ensuing year will be held at the bank
on Tuesday, January IL, 1905, between the
hours Of ~ O'Clock noon and O'Clock pm.
JOHN c. ECKLOFF. Cashier.
delo. All, 81 q. 81 ,ia4,s.I3
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DISTRICT COURT-Justice Barnard.
In re opening of Warren street; hear
ing held.
to summon jury.
In re widening of Columbia road, east
of 18th street; order to summon jury.
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BAPTIST.

TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH, 10TH AND y
SITS. DIR. J. J. Mntr. pastor-Services, II a. m,
7:45 pm; Christmas sermons and Christmas
music; Sunday school, $50 am: Christian En-
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-06-28
Let the Water Run,

On cold nights leave the faucets In
the bathroom and sink turned on SO
that the water just drops, and so keeps
circulating. 1t Is an effectual method
Of preventing the pipes from freezing.
See that the water Is turned off from
cold laundry.
Have the winter clothes yard on the
south side Of the house in order that
the servant who hangs out the clothes
may not have to freeze her fingers and
toes.
After every snow storm have the gut
ters along the drive shoveled out. Be
especially careful about this where the
slope Is steep, in order to give the
freshet water chance to get away
and to prevent its tearing out the
drive. For similar reason shovel the
snow Off the catch basin.-Country Life
in America.
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ter of mile and this strained, silent
ride would be over, she thought just
as the lights in the car darkened and
it came to an abrupt halt.
impossible to go any further to-
night" shouted the conductor, as sew
eral false starts were made.
Slowly the crowd made its way from
the car, vowlng all sorts of vengeance
against such poorly managed line,
and apostrophlzing such abominable
weather.
With a brave little sigh, she rose and
made her way to the street with the
rest. Not a soul was going in her di-
rection-not a person on the car with
whom she had even bowling acquaint-
ance, except. Another deep sigh,
and she started off. Once she glanced
back to see If he had by any chance
followed but no, there he was, talking
and laughing with the conductor! In
down her cheek. She had never felt
so forlorn in her life before; never had
longed so for him, that Is, never had
admitted it.
The wind blew the snow in her face,
and she was nearly exhausted-every
step grew more difficult. The tears fell
faster now, and she dabbed at them
piteously with a snow-laden little hand
kerchief. Suddenly particularly
strong gust of wind swept by, and she
clutched at fence while a mournful
little sob broke from her lips just as a
pair of strong arms folded her tightly
to rough snowy coat!
"Oh, Jack!" she cried, without even
glancing at the face above her.
He drew her arm through his and
led her to her door. Nothing but those
two words had been spoken, but there
are times when few moments Of ST.
lence expresses more than whole hours
Of conversation.
"Come in, jack" she whispered. 81
want you to-"
"Forglve me, DEAR" he answered
while they were waiting for the door
to open, 81 was wholly to blame-it
was my fault"
mo, jack" she quickly interrupted
all mine But, DEAR" little roguish
smile showing through the still undried
tears, you will always remember that
you spoke first, won't you"--Bostor
| Post.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-06-28
GREAT PEA-EATINa FEAT.
Man Probably Has Most Voracious
Appetite on Earth.

APPCNltC Oh
John Cotton, who lives In Dewsbury,
Yorkshire, is believed to possess the
most voracious appetite Of any man
living. Within the last few days he
has consumed a meal at which a van
horse would have jibbed in despair.
He Is already we'll known in the dis
trict in which he lives by reason of his
past performances, but his latest feat
surpasses all his previous conquests.
The contest lasted fourteen days.
The condition was that he should eat
two peas on the first day, double that
number on the second and continue to
double 1t day after day for fourteen
days. The peas which were used for
the contest were the ordinary green
marrowfats.
During the first week the man SIM
ply swallowed them like pills, In the
dry state; afterward they were steeped
and boiled. On the tenth day the num-
Der was 1,O24, on the eleventh 204S
on the twelfth 4,096 on the thirteenth
S,192 and on the fourteenth 1884.
Owing to a little hitch in the pro-
ceedlngs he refused to consume the
total on the last day, but on the thir.
teenth day he disposed of S,192, which
Is believed to be worlds record. The
only condiment he took was a little
pepper.
On the thirteenth day operations
were commenced about 3 o'clock in the
afternoon. He disposed of 800 with
out the slightest inconvenience, and
calmly rested until 7 o'clock In the
evening before recommending opera
tions.
At that hour he faced the enormous
mass, which filled the largest house
hold bucket, with a determination not
to surrender. Just before IL o'clock
he cleared the last of the dishes and
was greeted as the worlds champion.
During the thirteen days he had eaten
1G,34S peas.
The man is prepared to defend his
championship against all comers and
there is some talk of rabbit-eating
contest as the result of the pea-eating
competition. In the contest, which
took place simultaneously, all the CON-
petitors were stopped when they reach
ed 1000, lest the affair should endfin
coroner's inquest.-New Orleans
Times-Democrat.
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close to another band, Filon's dogs SET
themselves unbidden to routing out of
it, and rounding with their own, nearly
twenty head, which the herder, being
an honest man, freely admitted he had
picked up on the mesa following after
Filon the spring before.
Quick to know the wiIlful and un.
biddable members Of flock, the wise
collie is not sparing Of bites, and, fol.
lowing after stubborn stray, will Of
ten throw 1t and stand guard until help
arrives or the sheep shows better
mind. But the herder who has a dog
trained at the difficult work of herdlng
sheep through the chutes and runways
into boats and cars for transportation
Is the fortunate fellow.
There was Pete's dog, Bourdaloue,
that at the Stockton landing, with no
assistance, put 800 wild sheep from
the highlands on the boat in eight min.
utes, by running along the backs of the
flock until he had picked out the stub
born or stupid leaders that caused the
sheep to jam 'in the runway, and by
sharp bites, set them forward, himself
treading the backs of the racing flock
like the premiere equestrienne of the
circus, which all the men of the ship.
ping cheered to see.-Harper's Maga.
zine
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A Girl,
A Man,
A Storm
.C~~N~N~~~NN<-
NONNNONN-OO~

1t was the last car through, and was
nearly half an hour late. Standing
about the streets on snowy, windy
might is not inducive to good nature
consequently 1t is not to be wondered
that when at last the belated car
crawleG into sight the girl waiting
aione in the deserted square wore a
look Of impatience-a look which
changed to one Of intense discontinue
and annoyance when, upon entering
the car, she found every seat occupied
pardon, miss, you may have my
place" began dapper little man, ris-
ing quickly at sight of a pretty face
She was about to accept the courtesy
thankfully when her eyes fell upon
the other occupant Of the seat, then
her figure heightened perceptibly and
the naughty look on her face caused
the polite little man to wonder in
wardly as she replied:
"Thank you, but do not trouble. l
don't mind standing in the least"
"NO trouble at all, | assure you I;
this Is my STOP" he answered moving
to the door as the car drew to a slow
halt.
The girls cheeks REDEEMED and she
the man withdrew, leaving her tired
and cold, the only vacant seat in the
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TRADITIONS IN THE NAVY.
Old Customs Die Hard Among the
Conservative Officers.

Conservative Omcers.
Traditions and customs die hard In
the navy" said veteran officer. "Why,
pike drill only went out with the build
ing of the new fleet. Twenty years ago
and less on the wooden ships we al
ways had pike drill, and the pixies
regular old-fashioned pixies with iron
shod heads, such as the infantry at
Agincourt bore, only shorter-stood in
racks on the gun deck.
Certain of our petty officers are still
officially known as yeomen, as they
were veritable yeomen in the days Of
Drake, and it is only few years ago
that what are now junior lieutenants
were known as masters, that title be-
ing, as 1 take it, a survival from the
days when soldiers and politicians and
even clergymen were sent to sea as Off
GERS and had to have sailing master
on board-a master mariner-to sup
ply the seamanship.
''The ships policeman Is still known
as master at arms. as he was in tSe
days Of old. His rank may have been
created as grade below that of a
knight-at-arms, and the sailors call
him Jimmy Legs Just as they have
since he first put leg irons on an un-
ruly mariner.
Then there is the Jack O. the
Dust regular official title to this
day for the lowest of the paymaster's
staff, and a title which has attached
to that position in the English and
American navies from time immemori-
al. We still play The Roast Beef of
Old England and The Muffin Man Is
favorite tattoo.
"All this and more we have inherit
ed from the British navy. We kept
up the pike drill after the British had
abandoned it, and altogether l think
we are the more conservative Of the
two services and cling harder to the
old things."- Washington Star.
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MECHANICS OF STOMACH.
German Psychologists Make Ex.
haustive Study of Dfrestfon-

German Psychologists Make Ex-
haustive Study of Digestion.
Until quite recently practically all
the studies Of digestion have been con-
fined to an investigation of the chemi-
cal changes going on in the digestive
tract. Several German Psychologists
have lately turned their attention to
the study Of the mechanics Of the
stomach digestion, and have arrived at
most remarkable and interesting con-
clusions, which are widely different
from the theoretical teaching that has
prevailed in the past.
Starting with animals, the work has
progressed to include human processes
as well. The primary work was done
with animals who were killed and their
stomachs Immediately frozen, so that
the exact conditions prevailing in life
could be investigated at leisure.
Grutzner, who was one of the earliest
workers in this field, concluded that the
stomach contents was divided into lay.
ers, the food taken last being surround
ed by food taken earlier and thus pro-
tected for time from contact with the
stomach walls. In effect, one portion
Of the stomach, the so-called fundus
constitutes storage section, where the
conversion Of the starch particles into
sugar by the action of saliva Is con
tinued without admixture with the gas
trio juices.
Recent experiments have confined the
position In the abdominal cavity ant
other conditions.
In support of their contention thai
the stomach does not mix Its contents
they adduce the fact that starch di
gestion Of herbivorous or vegetable
feeding animals may progress actively
at the heart end Of the stomach wher,
Tactic acid Is present in abundance, ant
other lamentations are taking place
though 1t ceases in other portions wher,
hydrochlorlc acid Is present.
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while
object in the house the recipient for drubbng
oveworked
quite likely be the unlimited
we the Of the neghbo thing
bo you don't overwork they will
Will
thing about you in shape husbands
great consideration
herself speak with feeling this
the ovwork habit the subject
lucid intervals in which reform aborng
sisters find launched
fascinating dissipation
II young women could only know how
ngg
soon te evil how
psh In this world
aside the temptation
which in parlance " Strauss in
Chicago
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car at her side, but one she would not
accept under any circumstances, as she
told herself spltefully. The Idea of
ailghting and walking presented itself,
but she knew that would be impossi-
ble, 80 she clung to the back Of the
seat in front, as the car lurched and
creaked and started painfully ON.
She glanced at him after a few mo-
rnents, and could not prevent little
thrill Of delight as she noticed worn
Hook about the eyes which had not
been there efore-before-well, any
way, he was to blame and she didn't
care a bit.
A queer little smile stole into his
eyes as he noted the surreptitious
glances cast at him, and he settled
back behind his paper as If no such
thing as a Girl ever crossed his mind.
At last he could stand the look of
utter WEAKNESS on her face no longer,
and rising, he touched her politely on
the arm, saying:
IL am better able to stand than you
If you really prefer the whole seat
alone"
She glanced at him with no recogni
tion in her eyes, only the look of we'll
bred surprise he had seen there when
something had impressed her.
Indeed; no-I could not think OF
permitting a stranger to SO inconveni
ence himself for me-"
With all the ceremony possible hi
presented his card, with the words
Permit me to introduce myself.
should have done 80 at first. l merely
made the suggestion as observed tn,
people about us were beginning to no
tice-and wonder"
without a word she dropped into tn
seat, and shrank as far as possible in
to the corner as she made the slightes
motion In the world for him to be seat
ed also. Again he smiled. That wa
a lucky thought-remembering her ali
horrence Of being conspicuous
The white world outside looked col
and dreary as the car moved slowe
and slower over the ice-covered rail-
fighting Its way almost inenfectivel
Through the storm. Only another qual
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-06-28
SHEEP DOGS ARE KNOWING.
Recognize by Sight and Smell Each
Animal of Flock.

Recognize by Sight and Smell Each
Animal of Flock.
What herd dog has first to learn Is
to know every one Of the 200 or 300
sheep, and to know them both by sight
and smell. This he does thoroughly.
When Watterson was running sheep on
the plains he had young collie not yet
put to the herd, but kept about the
pumping plant. AS the sheep came in
by hundreds to the troughs the dog
grew 80 to know them that when they
had picked up stray from another
band he discovered it from afar, and,
dartlng as a hornet, nipping and yelp-
ing, parted it out from the band. At
the time no mere man would have pre-
tended, without the aid of the brand,
to recognize any Of the thousands that
bore 1t.
How long recollection stays by the
dog Is not certain, but at least a
twelvemonth, as was proved to Filon
Girard hfter he had lost third OF
his band when the Santa Anna came
roaring up by Lone Pine with a cloud
Of saffron-colored dust on Its wings
After shearing Of next year, passing
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ON DRESS PARADE.

De Lily dress up all in white,
De vi'let primp in blue,
DE Rose put on gown er red
En- say II sweet ez your
En- den dey had picnic
DE weather look so fine
But de blizzard blow de sleet en- snow
En- de sun fergit ter shine!
De Lily shake en- shiver-
DE Rose say How is you?"
En- de Vi'let-he make answer:
81 feelin' powerful blue"
En- still de blizzard blowin'-
Des toss 'em lef' en- right,
En- dey went ter bed en- kivered
Wild freezin' sheet er white!
Atlanta Constitution.
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Youthful Enthusiasm.

Editor-That new man puts such an
unusual amount Of fresh stuff into his
work.
Seasoned Reporter-That's only be-.
cause he's 30 green.-Baltimore Ameri.
can.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-06-28

Have you ever contemplated and marveled at
the nervous wOman's passion for overwork and
speculated upon the advisabilty of taking legal
methods for curing her of it? 1t seems to me
that if, when the victim of the overwork habit
shows disposition to go upon rampage, she
were simply corralled by big policeman and
taken to a rest cure establishment for few
days 1t would be blessing for society in gen.
eral. Have you ever noticed that when wom-
an is afflicted with the work habit, the scker
she gets the harder she works, until she falls
"all Of heap" a wreck from nervous prostra-
ton, or, what Is far better, dead and gone to
an untlmely grave?
Unhappiness is frequent cause Of overwork
The happy woman is prone to sitting down on
the back door steps in fine weather, watching
the fickering shadows Of vine or tree, play
Ing with the cat or idly following the fight Of
htrNo a1.~ H.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-06-28

Ssmad Khan, the recently accredited
Persian minister at Paris, is known
throughout Persia as a lyrical poet and
a practiced plaver on te accordion.