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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-17
AS TO FIRE ESCAPES
DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS DE-
eide ON A CHANGE.

An important change in the Commits
soners order of January 81 last provid-
Ing fer the erection of fire escapes on
certain buildings in the District of CO.
lumbia more than thirty feet IN height,
has been decided upon by the Commits
sioners The amendment was recommend
ed To the board of Commissioners by
Capt William Kelly. assistant engineer
commissioner, who has been in charge or
the enforcement of the law. He says that
he and his assistants have completed
their task of enforcing the law where II
applies to hotels. and are now ready 10
commence on the apartment houses
stores and office buildings and all other
buildings affected by the provisions of the
fire-escape law.
The recommendation of Capt. Kelly fol-
lows inspections of buildings coming
within the purvieW of this law were made
by representatives from the offices OF the
Inspector of buildings and the chief OF the
fire department to ascertain the require
Inents necessary to make the buildings con-
form 20 the fire-escape law. and require
nerts were recommended and approved by
the Commissioners. after which formal
notice was served on the person Responsible
recurring MIN, within certain NUMBER OF
DAYS 10 make changes and alterations IN
the building necessary to make II conform
TO the law. In carrying out the law 1t has
been necessary to modify slightly the order
OF the commissioners of January "a l9vi.
ard also after formal notice has been
served on the owners of the buildings. some
notifications of the notice have been maoe,
in view of certain facts presented by the
owners.
In view of the circumstances stated
above ! believe 1t advisable that the Com
missioners should issue new order. TO re-
place the order of January "a. 1901 and.
further. that a new form of pre- iIninary no
.ice should be adopted. to he sent the owner
In advance OF making Il requirement OF MIN
under law. ! have therefore prepared ana
forwarded such form of notice.
Notice to Owners.
..I'his form notifies the owner of the
building that in its present condition 1t
does not comply with the fire escape law
and directs him to NIL out certain blanks
showing what he proposes to do in order
to make the building conform TO the law.
Copies of the law. as amended, are at
tached to the notice, and also CODY of
lh. order of the Commissioners made. in
pursuance OF the law. When the owner
furnishes information TO the Commissioners
OF what ne proposes 10 do the inspector
Of buildings and the chief OF the fire de-
par:ment will reconsider the case and pre-
pare d formal notice of the requirements
OF the law. which notice Will be served
upon the owner of the building in the
same manner is done at present The
advantage OF this method of procedure is
that the owner will BE- given an oppor-
tunity to present his side of the case be-
fore the formal notice is served upon him.
and 1t VIII not be necessary, as 1t has
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-17
Kashgaria.
From Blackwood' Magazine.

There are few places In the world so diff
cult to get at as Kashgaria. Though it lies
in Chinese territory the journey from
Picking occupies no less than six months
From India caravans take two months. hay
ing to cross meanwhile the three highest
mountain ranges IN the world by way Of
several passes measuring $4,000 feet above
sea level.
Then from the tailend Of the Russian rail-
way system In central Asia one may reach
Kashparia in three weeks by several routes
all involving the transit of difficult and
storm swept passes.
Kashgaria Is said to cover an area Of
$50 900 square mlles-a statement that has
little interest until considered in relation to
the proportion which is cultivated by man
1t Is startling to realize that human en-
deavor has been capable of rendering fertile
little more than hundredth part and that
ninety nine hundredths of 1t Is irredeem-
able desert.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-17
GUIDES THE PENHOLDER
An Aid in Teaching Pupils Correct
Method of Holding Pen.

Among recent inventions patented is a
guide for penholders and pencils which
was designed to assist In teaching YOUNG
school children the correct method op
holding pen or pencil. AS is we'll known
ms is one or the hardest tasks imposed
on the teacher. When under the diract
eye OF teacher the pupil will endeavor at
least to do as told. but when the teacher
directs her attention to another corner
of the room the pupil will at once t.hnnsa
to the method found easiest ~ p
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-17

4234-There are so many variations of the
guimpe and over blouse idea that II Is often
difficult to choose between them. If one
desires a style which Is not just like the
many seen everywhere. the accompanying
sketch may prove a suggestion. The waist
consists of front and side. front and back
and side back which separate over the
shoulders to show the guimpe of faced yoke
beneath. 1t may be made al in one or the
lining may be used as a suimpe. A choice
OF long or three-Quarter sleeves is allowed.
the latter being finished with group OF
tucks and the long sleeve with a deep cuff
The skirt Is a five-gored one. tucked about
the top and showing deep hem and tuck
az the bottom. The dress may be OF ging-
ham, chambray. diinity. chailis or pongee
and requires five and one quarter yards OF
4-inch material
4234-Sizes. IA. 10, 10 and II years
i The price of this pattern Is 10 cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-17

been in the past. to amend the formal no.
tiCe after II has been served
Il move. therefore, that the order Of the
Commissioners. dated January "a 1907 be
amended. indicated on the new form of
order inclosed and that the secretary to the
Board of Commissioners be directed to
nave new blanks printed to follow the form
inciosed herewith; the cost OF said print ng
to be chargeabe to the m .sCe!.anaous con.
tingent fund
IN preparing these new blanks a perfora-
ton should be made between the portion OF
the notice requesting information and the
portion containing the law and regulation of
the Commissioners, so that 1t will be posi-
BILE for the person who gets such a notice
to retain the law and regulations and to
return to the Office the blank properly filled
in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-17
Tug Going to South Carolina.

The Alexandria tug Juno will go to South
Carolina for service and not to the interior
waters of North Carolina. The purchasers
of the tug are Samuel Guyles & Co of
Charleston. S. c., and the tug will be
turned over to them in day two. The
Juno was hauled out on the marine rail-
way at Alexandria, has been launched and
is being put in condition to make the trip
down the coast to her new home port.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-17

hour last night had apparently made no
effort to obtain his release from his cell.
Mrs Russell felt keenly the baron's de-
sertion of her. At the muchtalked-of XII
mono party given by Mrs. Russell a short
time ago. she says. Motz made the &C
Quaintance of Frank A. Miller. a wealthy
western man, living at the WaldorfAstoria
Almost Immediately he borrowed SO from
Miller plea that he had lost been
robbed of his wallet containing $50. Later
he asked 800 loan hurriedly in the office
of the Waldorf. claiming that his letter Of
credit for $65,UOO had been carelessly left at
home.
Paid Baron's Debts.
When Miller failed to collect his loans to
Won Motz. he consulted attorney. Then
Mrs Russell paid the baron's debts.
Acting on the advice of her attorney Mrs
Russell went to the Harlem police court
and obtained a summons for Won Motz
After some delay. as the man not at his
home. Al West 1l7th street. he was finally
served. but. on the advice of his attorneys
, he refused to appear in court. Later Mrs.
Russell swore out the warrant in a civil
suit. which placed him behind the bars last
night.
At her home 1913 West l1Gth street, Mrs
Russell last night gave her version of the
treatment she had received at the hands of
the baron. and the reasons for the broken
engagement, which the baron asserted he
had broken when he realized the disparity
between his own age and that of Mrs. Rus
sell
Il was very fond Of Christian, and that
has to be taken my excuse for many Of
the foolish things l did. l gave him my
money, but then l thought he was hon
orable man. and l did not want the man
whom | was to marry embarrassed over
such trivial things as money matters. ad-
nit l was easy. but then 1t never occurred
to me that man could be so low a to i'm
pose on the woman he had asked to be his
wife
Il have realized the notoriety that must
attend my action. but I think if every
woman who IS duped by a foreign noble
man would take the same action there
would not be so much of it."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-17
Mules in Trousers.


From the Nebraska State Journal.
George Finney, an express wagon driver.
has clothed his mules forelegs in trousers.
In speaking of it he said that flies bothered
the forelegs of a fourfooted animal more
than they did the hind limbs. and he
therefore having some respect for the COM
fort of his faithful servants. had made a
pair of trousers to protect them from the
pests The trousers were supported by sus-
penders passed I'D over the backs of the
animals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-17
The Selfish Two-Step.
, Charities and the Commons

FROM Charities AMI the Commons.
Our social pleasures are individual site
and selfish This is we'll typitied in the
popular dance Of our t!mes-the two-step-
whore two people may spend the entire
evening enjoying themselves without touch
ing the general social life Of the assemble
company. The square line and ring dances
now SO sadly out OF style. are old folk
forms. generated by the social cooperation
OF the group. rejecting the Joys sorrows
occupations and interests OF the people
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-17
GEN. BIRNEY'S FUNERAL
SERVICES UNDER DIRECTION OF
SECULAR LEAGUE.

Funeral services over the remains of Gen.
William Birney. who died at his sons home
at Forest Glen Wednesday last. were held
in Lees chapel. 3D. Pennsylvania avenue.
this afternoon at 3 O'Clock. and were con-
Quoted by the officers of the Secular
League, in compliance with the wishes Of
Gen Birney. A large number of the mem
bers of the league were present and took
pat in the service. Members OF Pentalpha
Lodge F. A. A. NJ. and of several other
organizations of which Gen. Birney was
member were present and paid last trib-
ute to the memory of friend.
Prof Hyland c. Kirk Of the Secular
League delivered the funeral address. and
he said. in part
Prof. Kinks Address.
ITO the one who accepts traditions with
out considering their import deaths uni
versatility seems to indicate its inevitable
ness with all classes Of beings. Yet the
higher the scale of development. generally
speaking. the longer the period of life. and
this and many other facts and differences
have led some to believe that life must ul-
timately triumph over death. The doctrine
of evolution especially affords ground for
this conclusion This much Is sad by way
of referring to a discussion Of the whole
subject of Immortality with Gen. Birney IN
d visit. Of something less than year ago.
I'm our discussion three varieties or I'M
mortality were considered
Il. Immortality of influence merely. or
this the general said that it did not appeal
to him the only outcome.
- A purely spiritual existence. His COM
ment on this was that he had never found
anything convincing In experimental spirit
ualism. and where each mind developed
along with brain and nerves he did not see
how it could exist when brain and nerves
were entirely destroyed.
Il called his attention to the theory of
LeibnitZ that at death a single cell or
monad swells out. and though so tenuous
to be imperceptible to mortal eye. yet
represents the exact form of the human
body He said he could little more than
fancy in this. Then we considered the vibra-
tory theory that each human individual has
an inner set of vibrations. caused by COS
mic terrestrial and personal actions or
forces. different from every other. and at
dissolution these vibrations remain in and
are preserved in the aether. This the gen.
eral regarded not irrational. but. If true.
thought such vibrations would require res
toration in a natural body.
%. We discussed physical Immortality
which. he said appealed to him strongly II
he could only some way of accomplish
ing 1t. 1 gave him my own views on that
subject and we separated.
Now that the general has passed over he
seems to afford excellent illustration of
all three varieties of Immortality which We
then discussed-so far at least as We may
expect them to be already realized. Few
will have SO great an influence remaining
among their fellows when they pass away.
wv hatever is true of the spiritual state he
has attained. his long life of useful
ness we'll illustrates physical immortality
in this stage Of our knowledge"
After the funeral services the body was
cramated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-17

David Coyle Clark. aged seventy-three,
a well-known citizen of Chambersburg. Md
died Thursday of paralysis al his home.
He was the father of James Coyle Clark
jr., of Haserstown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-17

aid of tho holder shown here the pupil
is assisted in holding the pen properly.
and after using ii short time ii can be
discarded in assurance that the enid will
adhere to correct rudimentary principles
The holder Is made OF an elastic band
coi!ed to form IA ring for the index finger
and an adjOi'.ing loop for the second fin
ger. third. or smaller. clasp is pro-
vided Cor guiding the renholder. The
fingers are not iIterfered with in any
way. but can be freely moved at al times
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-17

Mr.. James w. Thawley and Miss Helene
II. Hignuu were married Thursday evening
at the home of the brides parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Otis M Hignutt. at Williston. Caroline
county. Nd, BY Rev. J. r. Cannon.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-03-28
Easter Sale.

The ladies of the Christian
church will hold their Annual
Easter sale of fancy and useful
articles at the Temple theatre on
Saturday of this week March
29th) and also serve dinner at
II o'clock and supper at 3 o'clock.
Gentlemen, as we'll as ladies', are
invited to inspect the goods
offered for sale and assist in re-
ducing the supply of eatables at
IS cents per eat.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-03-28
The North Side Won.

A match game at ten pins
occurred at the bowling palace
Monday night between old
settlers of the North and South
sides, and was witnessed by a
large number of spectators who
Justify rooted for their favorites,
and for rafting good time the
contest surpassed any event that
has been pulled off during the
past winter. The individual
scores were as follows.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-03-28

Don't wait until you are COM
PEELED to use the lawn mower to
have it sharpeued, but bring it
to us today and then you will
not be delayed several days.
JOHNSON e REAM.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-03-28

Don't wear your life away push
ing dull lawn mower when, for
low price, Johnson & Ream will
put it in easy running and splen-
did cutting shape on their ideal
sharpener, a machine that sharp
ems each blade even.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-03-28

]. ID. Ream has a stack of
alfalfa for sale at ST. so per ton on
the farm or $3.50 per ton de-
livered in town if sold while the
roads are good. Phone No. I'LL.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-03-28

For SALE-50 Victor Talking
Machine records, in good con-
dition, are offered for sale in lots
of ten at 40 cents each. Inquire
at REPUBLICAN office.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-03-28

Your discs, if sharpened by
Johnson & Ream, on their rotary
machine, will stay sharp longer
and give better satisfa ction tina n
sharpening by any other method.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-03-28

am making farm loans at S
per cent interest.
JAMES LEDWIcH,
25tf Broken Bow, Neb.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-03-28

If you intend to purchase a
wheel, investigate the Raycycle
at Fred Ream's. In comparison
the BICYCLE is a back number.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-03-28
Cows and Horses for Sale.

Twenty head of choice mich
cows and two teams of young
farm mares. See h. A. HUNTER.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-03-28

Drs. Farnsworth & Beck
Dentists.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-03-28

It's the real thing, better than
the best. White Star coffee at
the Advo.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-03-28
Hay Baleing and Corn Smelling.

| have purchased the o. E.
Eggleston hay baler and will do
baleing and corn Smelling at
popular prices. Phone $50.
c. E. PRoUTY,
1916 Broken Bow, Neb.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-03-28
Wanted.

An all round field man for Real
Estate and Insurance. Inquire
at this Office.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-03-28

| am making farml ans at ;
per cent interest.
JAMES LEDwIcH,
25tf Broken Bow, Neb.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-03-28

Leave your orders for sewing
machine repairing at Konkels.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-03-28

The White Star coffee has a
fine flavor you can't forget. AT
the Advo.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-03-28

Patronize the REPUBLICAN
advertisers.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-03-28

Four room house and two lots
Inquire of Concannon.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-03-28

See those refrigerators at
Konkels.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-03-28

DR.. Bass, Dentist. Over
McComas' drug store.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-03-28
J.G. BRENlZER, Breeoel Of

Pure Scotch aud Scotch Topped Short Horn
Cattle. My herd numbers 40 cows. Will COM
pare In breeding and quality with any west of
Chicago My experience has taught me that 20
give good satisfaction, breeding cattle must be
raiaethem mere the equal of anything
raised inthe u. s. Inow have Is bulls suitable
for this and next years service. My cows
Neigh from 400 to 1000 pounds. Come aud sec
ben
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-03-28

]. G. Moore, abstracting. I'll
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-03-28

See those new samples of
Administer and Beacon velvet
carpets at Konkel's.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1907-10-24
When i'm need of
good wood call up
Raarup Bros.

S. f. Snively of Duluth who is
owner of the greater part of the
land ia the town os Bell was in the
city Tuesday on business con nected
with his holdings.
The dance given at the Opera
! House Monday evening was well at
tended and all enjoyed themselves.
The music was furnished by an
! Italian orchestra.
Mr., and Mrs. John Rogers expect
to leave in the course of week or
so for Mississippi where they will
have charge of hotel for the Hines
Lumber company.
The work of repairing the Wash
burn Steam laundry building is pro-
crossing rapidly and the same will
again oe open for business in the
course OF a short time.
The California Cars to be here
Nov. 4th and 5th are well recon-
mended to us and all say there is
more to see for Is cents then at
MANY igher priced shows.
The supper given by the Domestic
Science class of the high school in
honor of the foo5 ball team at the
Masonic ball last Saturday evening
was well p tronizan by the pubic.
The cooking by tile girls was sad
10 be fine.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1907-10-24
Gees to BAYFIELD,.

John L. Dohm, who has been
in charge of all Of the electrical
machinery both construction
and operation, at the Dynamite
Plant ever since the work OF
construction began, has accept
ed a position as manager OF the
Electric Light, Power d Water
Plant at Bayfield,. He will enter
upon his duties at the Harbor
city on November 1st. Mr..
Dohm will move his family to
Bayfield, as soon as he can and
will take up his resid ence there.
| Mr.. Dohm is young man of ex-
ceptional ability, being an ex-
pert in the electrical business,
He is not only technically cap
able but is practical, and the
people of Bayfield, will find in
him one of it's most useful citl-
zens. The value of the Bayfield,
plant which is municipal in
stitution, will be greatly IN
creased under Mr.. DOhm 5 man
agement.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1907-10-24

A number from this city were at
Ashland Saturday night to see the
show the ''Texas Steer"
Miss Lula Gasman left Wednes'
day morning for Minneapolis where
she will spend the winter.
| Harry Darling returned home the
first of the week from SpooneI
where he has been visiting.
! Mrs. Melvin Ramstead has been
on the sick list during the week
from an attack of neuralgia.
Mrs. Ellis of Chicago, is visiting
in the city as the guest OF her
brothers Louis and Jake Segal.
Doris Murray who has been very
sick for some time, is now able tt
sit up and is getting along nicely.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. G. Fahrig ar
rived home Saturday evening and
are occupying the Kenfeld residence
The rattle and dance given by Mrs
J. Laurium at the West End hall or
Sa .urday evening was quite well at
tended.
Mrs. Fl. D. Ever returned the
| latter part of last week from an ex'
tended visit with her daughter in
the west.
Edward Bratley returned Monday
from Colfax where he has been
visiting for the past couple OF
months.
Rev. A. o. Britton of Superior
was in the city Tuesday. Rev.
Britton is Chaplain of the State
G.. A. z.
Dan Darrah is ID the city visiting
with his family. He has been away
several months working up near
Superior.
Eoen Olson of Port Wing, former
ly member of the County Board
! transacted business in the city
Saturday.
Many of the souvenirs given
away on the California cars are
worth more than they charge for
admission.
| Miss Bertha Lien who has been
visiting at the Hoel residence the
past month or SO, left Monday for
Duluth.
| Adelsten Berge and family expect
to move from Engoe to the city as
soon as they can find suitable
residence.
This evening the Pocahontas la
dies will be entertained at their hall
by Mrs. Singer. A pleasant time is
anticipated.
The Ladies Aid society of the
congregational church met at the
home of Mrs. L. L. Birdsey on west
Third street yesterday afternoon. A
very enjoyable meeting was had.