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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-17
MEETING OF LEAGUE
LINCOLN ORGANIZATIONS CELE-
BRATES EMANCIPATION DAY.

The forty sixth anniversary OF the GATE
of the emancipation of the slaves in the
District of Columbia, April is. 1867. was
celebrated by appropriate ceremonies In
Friendship Baptist Church. 1st and II
streets sout Invest last evening under the
auspices Of the Lincoln Emancipation
League The church was decorated with
American flags and a long tri-colored
banner. on which was the name Lincoln
in large letters. Beneath, in the center
and above the platform, was large por-
trait. of Senator Foraker. and in front Of
the platform were portraits of Lincoln.
Mckinley and Garfield. The opening of
the ceremonies was the approach OF forty
six flower girls dressed in white, bearing
miniature American flags. They entered
by the north and south doors, marching
to music along the two main alsIes ana
were seated at the front. James w. POE,
president OF the league. called the meet
ing to order and presided. Rev. \. Will
banks offered prayer, giving thanks for
Lincoln. for the emancipation OF the
slave. for the country and It's prosperity
and happiness.
Following the rendition OF music, the
president Introduced Louis p. Shoemaker
as the first speaker. Mr.. Shoemaker re-
ferred TO the large audience and said 1t
was one of the results of abolishlng pa
rades, which he considered demOralzlng
to the colored people in some respects.
Such gatherings. he added, serve their
part in elevating the race.
Mr. Shoemaker traced the history o: ma
lions from before Christ to the establish
ment of this government. showing how
they rose and fell. He declared that civil
and elgio,is liberty should prevail and
that there should he a government. as
Lincoln said, "of the people, for the people
and by the people" The speaker COM
pared Rome, Greece, Carthage. Troy and
other centers of ancient education to the
present time and achievements He added
that he has faith in this government and
in the colored people, who have accom-
plished so much in SO short time.
The next speaker was Rev. a. Will
banks. who mentioned many Of the
achievements of his race. He also re-
ferred "a political issues and TO Senator
Foraker. The final speaker was Rev.
ored people will trust in God and do their
duty they have nothing TO fear. He
urged parents to begin early to give the r
children proper training.
The committee on resolutions named by
the Lincoln Emancipation League pre-
scented resolutions. which were unanimous
ly adopted indorsing Senator Foraker for
the republican nomination for President
of the United States, believing that he
can lead his party to triumphant VIC
tory at the election to be held Tuesday.
November b. The resolutions also in
dorse the bill providing for the re-en-
listment of the colored soldiers discharged
| "without honor on account of the
brownsville affair and oppose the nom1-
nation of Secretary Taft for the presi-
dency of the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-17
OREGON PRIMARIES.
Democrats May Get One United
States Senator.

PORTLAND. Ore. April 1'.-PrimarS
elections are being held throughout ore
sor TODAY. at which will be nominated
81, congressional. legislative and county
ticket bv each party. The elections will
=. LA Jointly and under the supervision
Of election officials constituted by the
state primary law.
Tbe democrats in most parts Of the
-. how. mt up but one candidate for
each office, but there is vigorous cam
,,a;gn ON the republican side for the diff
ferent offices. the republican nomination
in years past having been usually eauiva-
lent to election. w
The legislature which will be elected in
lime will undoubtedly have large re-
publican majority. There is a possibility
Thai the democratic candidate for United
states senator will be chosen:
The interest in todays election centers
in the effort that is being made by part
of the republican candidates for the lesis-
latiye nomination to evade the possible
necessity of a republican legislature
choosing a democrat for United States
Sena tor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-17
LIEUTENANT A TERRORIST.
Russian Officer and NonCom. Both
Executed.

EPASNOYARSk Siberia. April IA
lieutenant of the army named Maslof
and a sergeant were shot 10 death here
today after having been found guilty by
a court ma tial on the charge that they
had led the attack which took place
last June on the suardhouse and de-
tention prison of Krasnoyarsk. This at
tack was continued for several days by
reyolution,sts on the one side and the
prison guard on the other. Several men
were killed, but the guards finally drove
there was no clue to the leaders of the
attack but the way it was carried out
showed it had been planned by a military
man. Finally the plot was traced to the
revolutionary organization in the garri-
son and the lieutenant and the sergeant
were arrested.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-17
NO ROW WITH PERSIA.
Official Explanation of the Russian
Invasion.

ST PETERSBURG. April 1.-THE for
eign Office has been informed that Per-
STA is sending military expedition TO
cooperate with the Russian garrison of
Belesuvar. frontier post which was re-
Gently attacked by large force Of Kurd-
ish bandits. who, however, We're repulsed
and pursued into Persian territory. Hopes
are held here that order speedily will be
restored in the disturbed district.
The Russian expedition was sent across
the border into Persia against the pro-
test of the Persian government, which
wished to undertake alone the task of
running down the marauders, but the
weakness of the shah's administration
and the danger to Russian interests in
the vicinity of the frontier made it nec-
essary for Russia to intervene actively.
No further news has been received here
of the actual situation at Belesuvar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-17
BEAT OFF THE BERBERS
FRENCH CAPTURE GREEN FLAGS
IN MOROCCO.

COLOMB BECHAR Algeria. April IT,
A French column posted on Talzaza Hill
which commands the plain Of Tamlet,
was attacked fiercely at daylight yester-
day by number of Berbers, who. with
nomad Arabs. have been concentrating
for some weeks past on the western
frontier of Algeria.
Although surprised. the French force
rallied and fought desperately and not
only beat off their adversaries. but pur-
sued them for a distance of six miles. So
hot was the pursuit that the Arabs. in
their headlong fight. abandoned their
dead and wounded. Several green flags
of the prophet also fell into the hands
of the French
This French victory was costly. TWEEN
ty-cight men. including an officer. were
killed and one hundred men. including ten
officers, were wounded. The losses were
greatest in the Foreign Legion.
The Berber losses were much heavier
no less than 125 dead bodies being found
by the French troops. The French pur-
suit was stopped by darkness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-17
RuRGoMAsrER ROOSEVELT.
New Designation by the Holland
Society.

CHICAGO. April 11.-President Roose-
Welt was called the "burgonidster OF
America" al the thirteenth annual BAN
ouet Of the Holland Society OF Chicago
last night. Thirteen tables were filled
by the Hollanders, who celebrated the
birthday of William the Silent, Prince
of Orange.
theodore Roosevelt, said President
Holeer Roode. lis of Dutch descent,
and he has shown his nationality by
his work with the big stick. lie IS the
h;p burromaster OF the country and is
tho one man in the country to whom
all pay respect.
DIR. Sayille Muzzy. associate leader OF
the New York Ethical Society. ltkened
the prince of Orange to Abraham LIN
coin. .
Tire Prince of Orange suffered twenty
years in his fight for the rights Of com
mon people" he said. "and in the dark
est hour Of his career was assassinated.
president Lincoln went through the
son,e strain. but was killed in his iifth
~ear. The Prince of Orange at the time
~ his death was much younger than
Lincoln ;a.+ ne Tho
George E. Roberts, president OF me
Commercial National Bank. told OF the
Increased trade between Holland ana
the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-17
Exhibition Of Weapons.
IN the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The crimes that arise from the carrying
of deadly weapons are Of untold number
and the police are practically helpless to
prevent them. comparatively small
proportion Of the violent offenses against
the law are OF the premeditated sort: most
are committed under the maddened I'M
pulse of the moment. when the possess
sion of weapon is almost certain to lead
to murder or at least an attempt at mur-
der. The right 10 carry weapons is, Of
course. properly denied by law. but with
the right to buy them unchallenged and
their purchase encouraged il Is extremely
dificult to control the matter. The pub
lie exhibition Of weapons I'm the windows
of enterprsins merchants must certainly
be considered a direct incentive TO pu,'-
chase. else why is window space devoted
to the purpose?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-17
EXONERATES JULIA MARLOWE.
Mrs. Won Herrmann's Attorney Says
She Has No Reliable Evidence.

BOSTON. April 1.-THE divorce libel
filed at Salem by Mrs. Clara Won Herr
mann of Hamilton. in which Miss Julia
Marlowe. the actress. and Mrs. Maud T.
Backus of Brooklyn were named IS CO.
respondents, has been dismissed by Judge
Richardson Of the superior court on the
motion of Percy A. Brigham, counsel for
Mrs. Won Hermann.
Libellant sought divorce from Kari
Won Herman, former western news
paper man. for several years press agent
for Miss Marlowe. In explanation Of his
action Mr.. Brigham said:
II have known Mrs. Won Hermann Tor
q great many years, as well as other
members Of the family, and for that rea-
son was induced to prosecute the libel In
her behalf.
.sThat Mrs. Won Hermann was sin
cerely honest in her allegations as con-
tanned in the libel against Miss Marlowe
and Mrs. Bakus ] am convinced, but
after a closer investigation and more
careful sitting of the evidence l feel sure
that the source of Mrs. Won Herrmann's
information is wholly unreliable, and for
that reason 1 doubt that / could present
a case strong enough to obtain a Decree
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-17
SUIT WILL BE BEGUN.
Southern Railway Discriminates in
Accommodations.

The Department of Justice has decided
10 institute proceedings under the inter
state commerce act TO compel the Nash
vile, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway
Company 10 furnish accommodation to
negro passengers paying first-class fare
equal in all respects TO those furnished to
white passengers.
Toe case grew out of complaint filed
with the interstate commerce commission
against the railway company by a negro
woman alleging discrimination. After an
investigation The commission ordered the
railway company 20 desist from its dis
elimination. which order. il is asserted.
has not been complied with. the matter
wss called 70 the attention of the Presi-
dent who referred il 10 the Attorney
General Instructions % the United
States attorney ut Nashville arr being
prepared. and IL is expected that suit will
be begun IN that city within short time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-17
Killed in Santa Fe Wreck.

-TOLCCA. ILL.,, April 17--Engineer b.
Coppess of Chicago lost his life in the
wreck of the Santa Fee westbound passen-
ger train No. I this morning at TIL. east
end Of the freight yards at this place.
when the train ran into an open switch
while travelling at considerable speed.
Upon leaving the track the engine ran
into beer warehouse. which ii almost
totally demolished. Four express cars and
two coaches were ditched None of the
passengers suffered severe injuries, al
though they were badly shaken up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-17
Says Democrats Are Foolish.
LANDS IN CANAL ZONE.
Proposed to Grant Leases to In
tending Settlers.

The House committee on Interstate
and foreign commerce today reported
favorably the bill introduced Nv Mr..
Mann of Illinois, authorizing the Presi-
dent tn grant twenty five-year leases
Of public lands in the Panama canal
zone To heads of families for purposes
OF actual settlement and cultivation, no
such grant to exceed fifty hectares in
extent. The bill authorizes the Presi-
dent tn require resurvey of he zone
lands TO be made for the purpose. OF
dividing the zone into sections one
kilometer square.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-17
.ACROBATICS AT A FIRE
PEOPLE CHEER AS HUMAN
CHAIN MAKES A RESCUE.

NEW YORK. April 1.-Two firemen
who were taking day off made a thrill
ing rescue on the top floor of burning
tenement on Sd avenue today by forming
human chain from the coping of an adj
joining house and swinging to safety
George Deitz, who had been caught by
the fire in the hallway Of the building
Deitz woke from sound sleep. startled
and confused, to find flames coming up
through the areaway. He ran first to the
front of the building. but there was no
escaping in that direction. and when he
tried to 60 back was confronted by a
sheet of fire.
The young man again ran 10 the front
window and screamed for help. The fire
men did not have ladders long enough to
reach to the top floor, where Deitz was
hemmed in.
Human Pendulum.
Firemen Dugan and Sythes were off
duty, but were near the place when tn.
alarm was sounded. They climbed into
the building next door and appeared on
the coping, which was several feet higher
than the window in which Deitz was
standing. They called to Deitz to climb
out on the window sill. Then Sythes
crawled head first to the edge of the cop
ing. Dugan holding his feet. Slowly and
carefully the perilous feat of gaining a
swing SO that Sythes could reach Deitz S
hands was accomplished.
Held fast by the firemen. Deitz let go Of
the window casing and for several min
utes the two men were sitting in mid air
fifty feet above the pavement. meantime
Dugan era wiling backwards. He regained
his feet and was then able TO pull the two
men to the coping. A great crowd which
had gathered in the street and witnessed
the daring rescue sent up loud cheer
when the feat was accomplished.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-17

Miss Laughlin. whose engagement to
just been announced il the guest of her
sister Mrs. Carl Joerissen for Easter
Mrs. Joerissen will be at home tomorrow
afternoon at = o'clock.
beautifully appointed luncheon and
linen shower was given Miss Nell NJ. Neal
by Mrs. Gloria Davis, 1855 Grard avenue.
yesterday afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-17
Search for Train Robbers.
ipecial Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
MINNEAPOLIS. Mimi. April 11.-De
tectives armed with rifles and mounted on
horseback are searching the country around
North Junction today in an effort to cap
ttlre two robbers who held up Mort hern
Pacific train in the outskirts of this city
in the night. securing large amount of
booty from passengers. The train was
through express for the Pacific coast.
1t left the Union depot at O'Clock. and
1t is supposed the robbers were on board
when 1t started westward.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-17

The marriage of Mr.. Joseph Pehlmann
Of this city and Miss Myrtle Lee Goodwin
of Knoxville Tenn. will take pIare April
- in the latter city. A wedding break
fast Will follow the ceremony, after which
the couple will go TO New York en- route
to this city. where they will live.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-17
Exceptions in Harper Case Signed.

The signing OF the Volumlnous bill OF
exceptions in the case OF Robert n. Har-
per, recently fined SEQ for the violation
of the new pure food and drug act. oc-
CURED in the United States branch of
the Police Court today.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-06-12

brary window and stepped into the
billiard room, carefully closing the
door behind him.
Now" he began Immediately, TAX
ing a packet from his pocket. 1--WE can
get down to business. But before |
take the money which Miss Chittendon
is kindl: going to lend me for
month or two want to make an ex-
PLANTATION of my act"
"Sir," whispered Harriet. 81 do not
consider that at all necessary. You
explained yourself In your letter, and
neither Miss Chittendon nor / desire
to go further into your motives. Please
be good enough to bring your eXtraor-
binary business to an end"
but, my dear Miss Renwyck," the
visitor persisted. lowering his voice
to match her own, you must admit
that something Is due me. | present
myself in a very bad light before both
of you. and | want to clear myself be-
fore I 60 Appearances are against
me. know. but
whats that?" demanded Harriet.
sharply starting at slight noise which
at first she fancied was In the hall.
Nothing. | think" Mr. FitZgeorge
answered hurriedly after listening for
an instant. "Ah. this Is it," he went
on, swiftly STOPPING and apparently
picking up something from the floor.
81 stepped on stray piece of billiard
chalk. AS l was saying just now. I've
got to leave for the west Immediately
to join my regiment"-they could feel
his hooking smile even If they could
not see it-"and, to be absolutely truth
full, which l prefer. some of my
friends, the police, are on my trail
That's why l am obliged to come at
night. hope haven't frightened you
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-06-12
(To be continued.)
A Good Thing and Nothing
to Pay.

Just see what DR.. Greene offers to do for all
weak and suffering people. He is the most
successful living specialist IN curing nervous
and chronic diseases. His unparalleled offer
to consult with anyone, free of charge, by
letter correspondence is doing wonderful
good. you have any complaint which you
do not thoroughly understand, and which you
would like cured, write the Doctor a letter
stating Just how you feel and what symptoms
trouble you. He will answer it, giving COM
plete description Of your case, explaining the
meaning of every symptom, and telling how
you can surely get well and strong He gives
most careful attention to each letter, and ex-
plains your case so thoroughly that you
understand exactly what ails you. All this
costs you nothing, you have no doctors fees
to pay, and you don't have to leave your
home. The Doctor makes specially of
treating patients through letter correspond
encc, and they nearly always get well. He is
the discoverer of that wonderful medicine,
DR.. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve rem
edy. Write to him at his Office, "a Temple
Place, Boston, Mass, and you will undoubted-
ly be made strong and well.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-06-12
HUMPHREYS

Veterinary Specifics cure diseases
of Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Dogs, Hogs and
Poultry by acting directly on the SICK PARTS
without loss of time
A. (FEvERs. ConRestlons. Tnfiamma-
CURES lions. Lung Fever, Min Fever.
b. b. lsPRAINS, Lamensss. Iniurics.
CURES Rheuma tism.
C. C. lsORE THROAT. auinsy, Epizoosic.
CURES Distemper.
s O. 2; WORMS. Bots. Grub..
E.R. (COUGHs, Colds, Influenza. lnnamed
CURES Lungs. PleurO-PneumOnia.
F.lCOLIC, Beliyache, Wind-Biown.
CURES Diarrhea, DysenterY.
&C. Prevents MISCARRIAGE.
M; III KIDNEY d BLADDER DISORDERS.
IL (sKIN DISEASES. Mango. Ersptions.
CURES Ulcers. Grease, Farcy.
K.lBAD CONDITION, Staring Coat.
CURES Indig estiOn, Stomach staggers.
Coo. each Stable Case Ten Specifics, Book. &C. g.
At druggists. or sent prepaid on receipt of price
Humphreys Medicine Co., Cor. William and John
Streets, New York.
~ BOOK MAILED FREE.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-06-12
The Womaos R.,>, I.

Two little ,hiiiirn Wh" !H,H seen Il
Memorial Gay p"u*SSIrn decided they
would decorate the grave OF 'avorise
pussy that had been uuried under the
pear tree In the buck yard. SO they
marched toward the spot. one behind
the other The first child, who carried
a drum. was the band and the second.
with tiny flag. was the Grand Army.
Before they reached the grave lot
of old hens ran In front OF the process
sion.
"Shoo, shoe" cried the band.
Don't do that. sister" said the sec
ond division. Don't scare them away.
They're the Woman's Keller corps."-
Judge.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-06-12
A Chance for Boys to Make
a Dollar.

We want all the bones we can get. Can
use heads, hoofs, horns-anything IN the line
of bones-if only dry. We will pay ooc per
hundred pounds for thoroughly dry bones
we can pay even more if strictly clean, hard.
fresh, dry, boiled butchers bones--and pay
freights from your station il shipped in lots of
200 pounds or more. May be shipped in
barrels or cheap sacks.-C. S, PAGE, Hyde
Park, VT.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-06-12

Thousands of American women
In our homes are daily sacrificing
their lives to duty.
In order to keep the home neat
and pretty, the children we'll dressed
and tidy, women overdo. A female
weakness or displacement is often
brought on and they suffer in silence,
drifting along from bad to worse,
knowing well that they ought to
have help to overcome the pains and
aches which daily make life a burden.
1t is to these faithful women that
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-06-12
An Unreportsd Wound.

"Mr. wappleson." said Mrs. Oldcas-
tie, "has a heart OF gold" Dear me-"
replied her hostess. lis that SOP I
knew he'd got hurt In the army so he
had to have a silver plate in his jaw.
but I'd never heard about the other
Chicago Record.Herald-
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-06-12

81 was just going to ask you to sub
scribe tosthis purse for Jibbles' widow
when happened to remember that he
was your worst enemy"
'I'll be delighted to subscribe. Just
think how 1t will grind him wherever
he s."-Cleveland Leader.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-06-12
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.

For thirty years Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands OF
women who have been troubled with
displacements, Inflammation, ulcera-
ton, f1broid tumors, irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing-down feeling, f1atulency, indiges-
ton, dizziness, or nervous prostration.
Why don't you try it?
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick
women to write her for advice.
She has guided thousands to
health. Address, Lynn, Mass.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-06-12

brane resulting from Catarrh and drives
away Cold in the Head quickly. Restores
the Senses of Taste and Smell. Full size
80 cts. at Druggists or by mail. Liquid
Cream Balm for use in atomizers rs cts.
Ely Brothers. Sc Warren Street, New York.