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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-12
Two Robberies in One Week.

Mrs. John e. Laughton of the Susque-
hanna apartment house, 1870 w street
northwest. has been the victim of rob-
bers on two occasions during the current
week. Her apartment was entered last
Monday afternoon and about $50 worth
of jewelry and $21 in cash was stolen.
Another daylight robbery was committed
yesterday afternoon. Two pairs of ear
rings and a brooch worth about $50 con-
stituted the plumber of the marauders.
Detectives Parham and O'Brien. who
were assigned to investigate the first rob-
berry, were tod that a duplicate key had
been used to gain an entrance to the
apartments, and the strange part of the
affair was that the intruders took only
a portion of the iewelry in sight, leav-
ing numerous other articles about the
rooms. The man with duplicate key
was also responsible for the second theft.
and Mrs. Laughton has given the police
the name of man whom she suspects is
the guilty party.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-12

One Of the most enjoyable and valuable
outings in the history of Company X, I'd
Regiment was hike TO old Fort Marco,
Va. last Saturday night The mem bers
of the company went into camp Saturday
evening After mess they gathered about
fires and pipe dreams We're told until
late hour. Although the weather was eX-
tremely chilly the boys stood it like good
soldiers and returned to the city Sunday
afternoon. expressing themselves very
much pleased with the trip
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-12
Maryland Department G.. A. r.
Election.

The annual encampment of the Depart
ment of Maryland. G. A. R.. closed at
Wilson Post Hall in Baltimore after the
election of the following officers:
Senior vice communicated. Benjamin
F. Taylor.
Junior vice commander. b. Black.
Assistant adjutant generHl-Lewis NJ.
Zimme rman.
Medical director-Dr. c. Marion Dodson.
Department chaplain-Rev. ]. Wynne
Jones
Council of administration Messrs.
George Finch. John j. McEvoy, Henry
Appler. Charles w. Semmes and George
B. Morrison.
The delegates elected to the national
convention were Messrs. John j. Holmes.
William J. Vannort. w. II. Drach and
Edward Schilling, with Messrs. A. G. AL
ford Charles Jones. r. E. Boulder and
Wallace Brewer as alternates. Mr.. Daniel
Tatem was named Observation-Disclosures.
Capt. John c. Erdman was elected
sistant quartermaster general.
All the new officers were installed by
Gen. John r. King Addresses were made
by all of the new officers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-12
Occupancy of New Masonic Temple.

At meeting of the executive COMMITTEES
of and representatives of the several Ma
sonic organizations last evening marked
interest was manifested in regard to the
early completion of the building The fol-
lowing bodies announced their intention of
becoming tenants: Benjamin B. French
Lodge, No. 10; the New Jerusalem Lodge.
No o: National Lodge. No. IL; Harmony
Lodge. No. il; Osiris Lodge. No. &c; AGA
cha Lodge. No. Is: St. Johns Lodge. No.
IL; Columbia Lodge, No. ): Lebanon
Lodge No. 4: Washington Centennial.
No. Il; Hope Lodge. No. 20: Lafayette
Lodge. No. 10; Dawson Lodge. No. Is:
Federal Lodge No. !: Temple Lodge. No.
go: King Solomon Lodge. No. 81: Eureka
Chapter. No. 4; Lafayette Chapter. No.
>: Washington Chapter, No. q; Mount
Vernon Chspter. No. 3: Columbia Chap
ter. No /: Washington Commandery. No.
1; Columbia Commandery. No. .: Esther
Chapter. Order of the Eastern Star: Ma
omi Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star;
Grand Lodge. F. A. A. NJ: Grand Chap
ter Royal Arch Masons. and Grand
,Commandery. knights Templar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-12
DEMAND FOR MONEY.
Local Resident Receives Threaten
ing Letter-Detectives on Guard

a demand was made on Theodore l..
Holbrook. president of the New Brick
Machine Company, for 500 in a letter he
received two days ago. 1t contained
threat that harm would befall him if he
did not place the money near particular
post supporting the porch at his home,
Cleveland Park. Mr.. Holbrook said he
thought the letter was meant as joke.
but he called to see Inspector Boardman.
Detectives Warren and Vermillion were
sent to Cleveland Park to apprehend the
writer should he appear near the home of
Mr.. Hobrook.
1t was arranged that a small package
should be placed near the post designated
and that the detectives remain on guard.
About midnight the detectives reported
that no one had appeared in quest of the
package.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-12

the guests were divided into pairs and
proceeded to the dining room where re-
Treatments were served. Mss Long was
the recipient Of many pretty presents.
Among those present were Misses Mar
%uerte Dong. May Smith. Bertha Banter
Mary Baldwin. Helen Frost Ruth O'Bri-
en-. Lila Tighe. Lula Tighe. Agnes Stew
art. Messrs. Stewart Long Lloyd Await
Mortia Tighe. Dewitt Smith. Wilbur
Slough. Osman Barr Harold Thies and
Alfred Mallonee.
The parsonage of the Centenary Meth
odst Church has been fitted up through
out by the congregation of the church
and will be occupied next week by the
newly appointed pastor. Rev. r. ii. Mar
tin who comes from Bel Air, Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-12
NOTHING BETTER FOR EASTER
Sunday than to
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Aliens FOOT.EASE,

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Try it today. Sold by NIL druggists and
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Don't accept any substitute. For FREE
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-12
NEWS OF LAUREL.
Maryland Towns Experience Under
LEGAL Option Law-Personal Notes.

Special Correspondence nf The star
LAUREL. Md. April II. 1903.
The advocates of local option in Laurel
two years ago asked the legislature TO
pass an act authorizing an increase of
III cents irfhe tax rate to be levied for
1905 and 1907 TO help make up the reduc-
ION in revenue to Laurel from the loss OF
the amount previously received from the
saloon licenses. which was done. The
amount received from the licenses under
tho high license law was approXina teiy
S2.@& per annum. and the additional tax
rate would yield only about S1G0.
Under the present admin stIation All
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-12

ENCOURAGEMENT last Wednes-
day that an order had been is
sued by the War Department re-
! lieving Maj. Lloyd Nj. Brett. LIST
United States Cavalry, from
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-12
Awful Contingency.

From loungs Magazine.
Cholly-They say that marriages are
getting earlier and earlier every year
Softbrane-Deah me, ! say. old chap.
won't ii be doocedly awkward. dontker
know. when they perform the ceremony
before fellahS up?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-12

The time for selecting members of the
guard who are to contribute the brigade
rifle team for the present season is rap
Arizona republican., 1908-02-26
INVASION OF THE S0UlH
 BY EUGENE B. 0'kEILL
A Mere or Less Formal Opening of His Campaign at Douglas Last Night.

Eugene Brady O'neill has begun his campaign in earnest for the democratic nomination of delegate to congress and last night he began an Invasion of the enemy's country, addressing a meet ing at Douglas He went there at the invitation of several or his admirers who wired him that they would hire a hall and defray other expenses incl dent to the firing of the first gun. From Douglas MT. O'Neill will go to Bisbee and Tombstone. The next point on his itinerary is Nogales. He will go next to Globe and will then take in the valley town of Solomon vile and cross over to the hill coun- try of Clifton and Morenci.
 His friends here and the managers of his campaign are already claiming that the delegation from Cochise, hitherto rocllribbed for Mark Smith, but they admit that if he does he will have to succeed with the active and enthusiastic aid of F. E. Eninwood and the Kelleys who have always had more or less to do with the forming of democratic sentiment in that part of the territory.
 One argument being used by his supporters and by Mir. O'NeilI in be- half of himself is taken from the last election figures which they claim show that Mr Smith received only 4I per cent Of the vote cast for delegate The other 53 per cent was divided among the republicans, socialists and prohibitionists. They profess to fear that circumstances might arise in in which all these scattering forces might be fused together against the democratic party. Whether MT O'Neill is expected to prevent such fusion or develop greater democratic strength is not stated
Arizona republican., 1908-02-26
YEGGMEN IN GOVERNMENT EM
 PLOY

Interesting information regarding the manner in which the government makes War on the yeggmen who rob postoffices came out in hearing be- fore d congressional committee the other day over m item appropriatfng S5,O00 under the head oi "depreda- tions," which ostensibly covers losses by robberies in postoffices. Chief Postoffice Inspector Fraak E. McMm- lin told the committee, in reply to questions, that a part of this fund was used to buy evidence against yegg- men.
 The scheme followed. he stated. was to. employ professional safe blowers to join gangs Of ''yeggs" and peach" on their acomplices when d postoffice is entered Mr. McMnlan defended this policy on the ground that it is prac- tically impossible for officers of the law to mingle with this class of bur glars without discovery. They hava their own language, ignorance of which would betray an outsider instantly. and haunts m the large cities where they congregate 1t certain seasons of the year, admission to which could not be secured by any one not thoroughly posted on all the secrets oi the pro fession.
 The plan of employing thieves to be- tray their associates is not original with the postoffice department. Police officials learned long ago that the old proverb about honor among thieves" has no basis in fact.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-26
PHoENIX ARIz. FEBRUARY 26, 1908
INSTRUCTED DELEGATES.

The Providence Journal offers the following suggestion regarding in structed delegations:
 "To send uninslructed delegates to a national convention is apt to confuse To some extent the plans of the candi- dates. If a state can be set down as for Tait" or for Hughes" or for Knox the process of counting chick ems before they are matched becomes comparatively easy. Doubtless. too, there are circumstances in which de- finite instructions are inevitable. When a state has a "favorite son" over whom it is enthusiastic the delegates from that state may be considered as moral ly bound, at any rate, to support his candidacy. Or, again, if a great issue is at stake towards which two candi- dates occupy diverse positions and up on one side of which public or party opinion Tn a state has ranged itself, then a solid" delegation IS a political necessity. So far as the Chicago con vention Is concerned neither O. these conditions has yet been fulfilled, in New England, at least; and the pos sibility that the new England states may generally refuse to commit them selves to any particular candidate need not be deplored.
 The essential question involved is as old as politics. It is the same question as that which is sometimes raised as to the conflict between a congressman's duty to his own convic- tions as compared with his obligations to his constituents. Does he go to Washington merely to represent pop lar feeling in his district or to exer- else his own Judgment upon each measure as it arises? The answer might be thac he should do both-that he should neither ignore the wishes of those who elected him or abdicate his right to obey the dictates of his own conscience. In a national conven- tion likewise, happy medium might be found between the conception Of delegates as mere registering machines and the theory that ttheir individual preferences alohe should control their action. Men who are fit to participate in the task of choosing a candidate for president should be fit to be trust ed with a little liberty of choice
Arizona republican., 1908-02-26
All Grist tn His Mill

A, group of Chicago musicians were praising the compositions of Walter Damrosch.
 He should compose more one said. He has a splendid talent. From ev- cry sound in nature he learns some thing.
 At the time he was working on The Scarlet Letter he and ! went walking one lovely summer day. In a wood he suddenly seized my arm.
 Hush, he said, and painted to a huge beetle that went droning by.
 ''I wanted he explained afterwards. to hear how its note would die away
 And enc day the next winter he showed me the superb passage in The Scarlet Letter where tine cello modu- lates in the chord of the seventh of the descending scale from B minor to r sharp miner.
 There is the beetle of our last summers walk he said.'
Arizona republican., 1908-02-26
R0STETTEFS STOMACH BllTERS

today. l. cures Poor Appetite, Head ache, FIatuleroy. Dyspepsia, lndiges- ton, Colds, Grippe and Kidney Ills.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-26

McKee's ad today: lower prices.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-26
PRIMARY ELECTION
 CALLED FOR APRIL 2
It l5 the Off Year When Only Two City Councilnnen Are to Be Chosen.

Tn conformity with the new primary law the city council has called an election for the naming of delegates 10 the city conventions of the demo- cratic and republican parties. The election for the naming of these dele gates will be held April ?. the conven- tions being dated for May 3.
 There are but two officers to elect this year. the councilmen from the second and fourth wards. to succeed Shirley Christy and Claude Cisncv. re- Spectively. The republicans are given fourteen delegates in the second ward and twelve in the fourth ward while the democrats will have twelve and ten respectively
 The election officers named are as follows: Republicans. second ward: Inspector. Shirley Christy: judges. N A. Mcrford, P. K Hickey; clerks. Paul Ingles, J. B. Scott Jamison: fourth ward: inspector Claude Cisaey: judges, Clinton Lauver, H. w. Ryder; clerks. J. H. McClintock, C. M Sur ges.
 Democrats, second ward: Inspector H. II. McNeil; judges. T. L. Edens. A. D. Levine; clerks. Sidney Osborn l.. D. Dameron: fourth ward: inspector W. ". Kunklc; judges. 4. II. David- son; A. Ii. Lawrence; clerks. Walter Smith, Joe Bush.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-26
BRYAN HAS No oPPosIr1oN-

IL is the opinion of the St. Louis Globc-pcmocrat that public interest in the activities Of the anti Bryan slate makers is limited 10 a mild curiosity as to what name they will put for ward next; that neither Johnson nor Folk. nor any person except the Ne braskan, is in the race for the nomin- ation; that MT. Bryan is justified in contemplating with serene indifference all opposition to his coaGldacy. and that no other name will be presented to the Denver convention except in connection with the vice presidency. h other words, MT. Bryan Is so far ahead in the race. and is keeping up SD
Arizona republican., 1908-02-26

President Roosevelt has determined to prove to the country that he is not responsible for the current business de- pression. Where there's a will there's d way.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-26

steady a speed, that there is practic- ally no field" This suggests a sim ilarity between the case of the peer Jess leader" and that of the yacht America which won the Queens cup over half a century ago. The messea- ger who announced that the America had come in first was asked which boat was second. There was no sec Ond' he replied.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-26
WHY DON'T YOU
TRY OUR BITTERS

and let it prove concIusNeIy its won derful ability to cure Stomach, Liver, Kidney CT Bowel disorders? You'll be surprised and wonder why you did not try it sooner. Thousands cf others have been cured during the past 5i years. Therefore get a bottle Of the
Arizona republican., 1908-02-26

A Pennsylvania man has just died at the age of one hundred and ten; but, strange to relate, it is not assert ed in his behalf that he was among those present" at George Washiugton's funeral.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-23
HEARING RESUMED.

The Corporation Commission ir Rich
mond today resumed the hearing of
the application of the Richmond, Fred
ericksburg aud Potomac railway for per-
mission 10 charge excess rates fer fares
from such point along its lines where
tickets are offered for sale, and in cases
when passengers do not obtain tickets.
1t is held that many persons board
the trains at points at which tickets
can be purchased. but fall to get tickets,
and thst because of the heavy travel the
passengers are sble to reach their des-
tination and alight before the conductors
can get to them. The company is thus
made to Lose considerably. If the COM
psny is allowed to charge excess fares
in such cases the loss will not be so
heavy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-23
Race War In Texas.

Houston, Texas, June 20. With all
HemphilI practically divided int) two
armed camps of negroes aud whites, each
bent on discriminating the opposing
faction, the race war start I'd in Sabin
county following the lynchiDg of nine
negroes, promises to become the
worst 10 year,, st t, Rangers ere en-
route to the scene, but it is doubtful if
they can sr.iye in time 10 prevent open
fighting.
White men are determined to drive GU:
all negroes. The blacks Srs just as
determined in seeking revenge for the
lynching of nine of their fellows.
Beaumont may become the scene Of
another lynching as a result of the out
break. P. Pric', negro, formerly employed
by Johnson, who confessed to killing
the lSter, snd Bob Wright, relative
of Johnson, who hes been implicated
by Price, are under guard In the jail
there. Threats of raising mob to 90 to
Beaumont and hang both, srs openly
made,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-23
Second Son to Queen Victoria.

Madrid, June % The birth of q
aecond son to Queen Victoria OF Spain
at an early hour this morning Is being
celebrated throughout the entire nation.
The birth occurred at La GrsuIa palace.
The queens accouchment oecnrre sew
tral days esr'ieF than expected. The
queen mother is reported as doing nicely.
The dOWager queen AMI ether men,
bers of the royal household were present.
As is the custom on the birth of royal
children, King Alfonso committed a
death sentence, the execution being set
for an hour Immediately following the
birth.
The king personally presented the
royal infant to the state functionsries
with many comments of satisfaction and
pride. The formal registration of the
birth took place in the r)ne room to.
day befOres notable company of military
and civil authorities Bishop Stg via, the
premier, minister of marine and high
court officials witnessed the ceremony,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-23
Suffering from Gall Stones.

Utica, N. Y, June 2S.-Oongressman
Sherman, republican vice presidential
nominee, was taken TO a hospital in
Cleveland, Ohio, in critical condition
this morning. A aurgeon was summoned
and Mr.. Shtrman's family was rashing
to Cleveland st 9 O'Clock this morning.
Mr.. = Sherman is sOf' ring from gall
stones. Until an examination Of his
condition can be made at the hospital 1t
will not be known how serious his con-
dition is.
1t is stated ths the candidate had
frequently been troubled with the COM
plant from which he is now suffering.
On Mr.. Shtrman's arrival at the hos
pital DR.. Dudley P. Allen, a well,known
operating surgeon, was called into con-
sultation with DIR. Csrtsr, in charge Of
the case. A statement will probably be
issued aftfr the consultston.
II was said at the hospital that there
is scarcely any probability that an ope.
ration will be performed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-23
The ward-ReId Wedding.

London, June 23.-The marriage Of
Miss Jean Reid, daughter Of Whitelaw
Reid, American Ambassador TO Great
Brit iiu, ID the Hon. John Hubert Weird,
took place at the Church Chapel Royal,
ST. James Palace, this afternoon. Not
since the Prince of Wales wss married
has wedding ceremony taken place 10
circumstances of such pOmp and majesty.
After the wedding q reception was
held at Dorchester House, to which all
fashionable London and many Amer
leans who could not be accommodated at
the chapel were invited. Shortly alter
Mr.. and Mrs. Ward stsrted ON their
honeymoon. They will be away until
the cad of September and on their re-
turn will make their home 10 Lord
Dudley's house in Carlton Gardens. This
is one of the finest houses 10 London
and the Wards will occupy it during
Lord Dudley's stay in Australia.
Prince and Princess of Wales, Prin-
cess VictoIis, Duke and Duchess Of
Connsught, Princess Patricia OF Con-
napght, Duke of Fife, Prince and Prin-
cess OF Teck, Grand Duke Michael of
Russia and Princess Ttrby of Russia we've
presert.
The queen gave the tr.de diamond
bracelet and the king and queen pre-
sented silver cruet to the bridegroom.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reid gave the bridegroom
dozen silver plates and magnificent
automobile.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-23
BOLTED AT TIE ALTAR.

Daniel Mathews, aged "a, the "most
bashfnl man in Illinois," avoided the
tsr for the fourth time in Jeneyville
Sunday night. Rev. ]. Fl. Jones and
$50 guests waited for an hour and half
& t the church for him to appear and be-
come the husband of Miss Mary Frszier,
but Mathews was elsewhere. Later
DPDiel said he wanted 10 be msrred
more than anything else on earth; but
that something-he does not know what
prevented him from getting there,
Miss Frazier admitted she was willing
TO give the bashful Lne another chance.
They attempted to overcome his timid-
ity yesterday with private ceremony.
The first time Mathews promised to 90
before the minister was two years ago,
when he was to marry Mrs. Merry Miller
at ROst dale, Jersey county. He failed
her. A week lstar he again was led to
the alter in Rosedale to marry the same
lady. He ran away and took the first
train ont of R1sedsle for Jerseyville.
The next time when Daniel went to the
post for the race Of mslrimony was on
Sunday, June z, when he was to have
been married to Miss Frazier. He bolt.
ed before the barrier was sprung and
stayed away until his bashfulness died
out. Then he again took up his wooing
and all went well until, her anger ap.
psased, Miss Frazier consented to try II
again Sunday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-23
Death of w. b. Leeds.

New York, June 2S. Gables from
Paris received in Wall street tlday tell
of the dea h ihfrs of w. b. Leeds,
formerly president of the Chicago, Rock
Island and Pacific Railway. No details
of Mr., Leeds death have been received.
He has been in failing health for some
time. Mr.. Leeds died st the Httsl PITT
P,ris. His second wife, Mrs. Nonnie
Worbingtou Leeds, wSs at his bedside.
His union with the present Mrs. Leeds
cost the fosnc;er 81, 900, 600, he having
paid that SUR - s frat wife as alimony
after a sensational divorce suit While
IL is declared possible to state exacsty
whit the fortune of the dead fnancier
wac, conservative estimates place it at
$40, 600, 900