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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-10

Little Johnny" Mr.. NJ. r. Kahn; bari
tone solo. "One Little Sweet Little Girl,
That's What the Rose Said TO Me- Mr..
Stephen Laut: songs. Sing Me To Sleep
and other selections, Miss Selma Sellln-
ger: contralto so.os, Fiddle and l. and
others by request. Miss Flora Bernheim-
err; accompanist, Ed. F.. Nuth: overture.
orchestra; one-act comedy. 'Chums," the
Criterion Players. Characters: MI Breed.
= Vermont farmer. NJ. r.. Kahn: Harry
Breed 4. B.. Harvard. his son. John HI.
Ia: Tom Rurnham. Harrys chum. Ed
f. Muth: Flora Strong. Mr.. Breed s niece.
Grace l. Ross; Mrs. Breed. i'esse r. Mon
afghan. Time-the present. Plecc-Mr.
Breeds home.
All the numbers won applause. Follow
ing the entertainment there was dancing.
The club is indebted TO the following
members for the success OF the function
Elmer Johnson, president: \. w Ka ser
first vice president: r.. r. Muth. second
vice president: George s. Livingston. sec
retary: j. Harry Jones, financial secre-
tary; A. t. Thomas, treasurer: f. {.
Ford, chaplain; T. }. Burdlne sergeant
alarms.
Executive commit tee-Frank r.. Fergu-
; son. chairman: Thomas Il. Lear. W. B.
Green. F. r. Muth. Hart Momsen, George
l.. Lohrer III. J. Rediield. \. w. Kaiser,
Elmer Johnson.
Reception committee-Edwin Hitler,
chairman; w. d. Brown, II. III. Brede
kamp. w. $ Gaens, Al Lariviere, Charles
III. Souier. 7. \. Newman.
Floor committee-A. W. Kaiser, chair
man: J. f. Rhodes. y. A. Eobey, r. \.
Strickroth j. f.. Wright.
The tbracadabra Club met May at
the home of Mrs. McCre"ry, 223o 18th
street northeast. tie president, E. S.
Periam, presiding. Roil cali was an
swered with quotations concerning the
sun Mr. Amherst Barber opened the
program with "A paper entitled Tobacco"
rhe speaker considered the subject from
an .outsider's' point of view. and i'll the
discussions that followed the statement
vas made that out OF thirty boys in the
sixtl, grade of one OF the schools of the
civ ali smoked cigarettes. with the eX-
c.ntion OF sin Mrs. y. =. Mcintosh de
scribed AN eight weeks trip made by her
from, Aconcagua to Tamaulipas. describ-
ing the cities mountains. volcanoes and
the coast Members present We're Mr..
ami Mrs. Perham Mr.. and Mrs. Potum,
can't. and Mrs. kreidler, DIR. and Mrs.
lanes Mckee. Mr.. and Mrs. Barrier. Prof.
Kirk, Miss Van Dorm. Mrs Croissant.
Mrs S. E. Davis, DR.. ana Mrs. Brown,
cant. and Mrs. Mcintosh, DIR. and Mrs.
Rri,rbaugh Mrs. McCreery and Mrs.
Brock. The hostess. Mrs. McCreery,
served refreshments.
The regular meeting of The Crittenton
Wheel Club took place Thursday at the
residence of Mrs. James {. Wheeler, III
street northwest. 1t was announced that
Mrs Eyangeline Gallagher would leave
the city to reside In Maryland Mrs. a.
r Lacey will fill the place of Mrs. Gal
Iagher in the club. An invitation TO
luncheon was accepted from Mrs. Arson
Tracy at her home in PenEose, Arlington,
Va.
Tuesday Evening Miss Emile Ritters-
hofer entert aimed at her home on 18th
street northwest. with the members Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-10

Tuesday Evening Miss Emile Ritters-
hofer entert aimed at her home on 18th
street northwest, with the members of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-10

$500: our Celebrated 32-piece Dinner Set
IN choice 1s,,on china and handsome S75
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-10

WILLEMSTAD. Curacao. MAY 3-Ac-
cording to the latest news received here
there were twelve cases of bubonic plague
in La Guaira Hospital May and two
suspected cases under observation. Ar
other schooner is expected in here to-
morrow from La Guaira. bringing refu-
gees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-10
HAPPENINGS IN ALEXANDRIA
NEWS OF THE CITY ACROSS THE
POTOMAC RIVER.
Mayor Receives Applications Under
New City Guides Ordinance.
Transfers of Real Estate.
Special Correspondence OF The Star.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, May o. 1875
The city guide business was given i'm
petus tonight. when nearly a dozen boys.
rarging in age from ten to seventeen
years. appeared at Mayor Paffs Office and
made application for licences to act in
tha- capacity. All of the youngsters had
in their possession letters of recommends
t;on bearing the Endorsement Of two or
more citizens. accompanied by the fee of
-. as required by the ordinance licensing
guides adopted at a recent meeting OF
tie city council.
Policeman Andrew J. Nicholson was rep
lin.anded by Mayor PaT Tor failure to
recognize a letter authorizing Charles 5.
Taylor TO act as Il guide. Mr.. Taylor
had been given the letter by Mayor
paff in lieu of the regular license and
the badge the latter not having arrived
at the time.
4 lot on the north side OF Fayette alley
between Lee and Union streets was sold
II auction today by r. F. Knox to II. h
Field for 1000. He also sold tract OF
and of S4H acres in Mount Vernon
rnagisterial district. Fairfax county. to
Arthur Kirby for $3.50 per acre.
Lee Pickett has purchased from G. G..
Lee the latter's home and farm contain
ing ninety acres on Seminary HILL west
Of this city: 1t is said that the price
paid was S12 COO
Mrs. j. NJ. White has sold to Mrs. Car
lyle Herbert Smith her home on Seminary
Hill for So coo.
Circuit Court Adjourns.
In the Circuit Court for this city today,
Judge Thornton presiding. a final decree
OF divorce was granted Hannah L. Smith
from Mason Smith. In the same court
Jean II. cherot was granted a divorce
rom Charles A. Cherot. Court was then
adjourned for the term.
An adjourned meeting or the Circuit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-10

NEW YORK. May 9.-Private advices
received here today state that terms of
peace have been arranged between the
government OF the state OF Sonora, Mex
ico and the rebel Yaqui Indians The
dispatch came from Alberto cubillae. act
ing governor Of Sonora
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-19
YALE'S GRADUATES.

Out of the l4,S06 living graduates of Yale 11452 Cor more than v per cent) carry the diploma of the Acad- emic department or of the Sheffield Scientific school, says the Alumni Weekly. Analyzing these figures more in detial, 1t will be found that the period of big classes in the Acade- mic department began in 1894 when the class of that year graduated with 237 men, of whom 222 are living. cor responding figures for the year before GS93) being 1S6 and 163 Never since has q Yale Academc class grad uated with fewer than 241 men and in four classes there have been more than 300. Taking the last fifteen years, including 1894, 1t will be found that they include 4214 living Acade- mic graduates out of total 7,S69--. about 54 per cent ---or a ajority of 669 as compared with all previous classes having living graduates and reaching back to 1888, Applying the same computation to the Scientific school. 1t will be found that 1,S27 of her 3,5s3 living graduates, majority have graduated during the last eleven years, Stated in different form a considerable majority of the alumni of the two departments are men of thirty-seven years of age or younger and most of them much younger The figures are graphic as showing how young Yale is dominant in the saddle and Ealloping fast away from the days of required" studes and the old Brick Row
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-19
FIRE IN NASHVILLE
Building on Old Barker Estate on Outskirts Burns to the
 Ground.
ANOTHER LANDMARK GONE
Prominent Yale Seniors Assist in Saw ing the Furniture, But Colonial
 Relics Are Lost.

Fire which broke out while the occu- pants of the house were away com plrtely destroyed the old Barker home- stead near Westylllc late yesterday af- tcrnOon and removed one of the land- marks on the outskirts of the city The building was burned to the ground
 The fire was discovered shortly after 1 o'clock but had gained so great head way that lt was impossible to check 1t and the efforts of the neighbors and the passersby were directed to remov-
 ing what furniture they could. From the front part of the house which Is about 55 years old practically the whole of the furniture was taken. but from the side and the rear of the house, that section which was built over l50 years ago practically nothing was saved and the colonial furniture which had been kept there for many years was de- stroycd.
 The house was a 2l-room house and was one of the best known of outer Westvile, Many historical stories were connected with 1t and in the Rev olution 1t was said to have sheltered many famous general. The additions of 55 years ago and since brought the number Of rooms up to 2l and of late years 1t has been considered fire trap
 W w. Buckingham, who Is employed ny F. F. Fowler of State street has heeu living In the house for number of years, but none of his family was near at the time the blaze broke ont, Soon after lt was discovered three prominent Yale seniors happened along and aided materially in removing the furniture They were James B. Grant of Denver, editor of the Yale Daily Nws, Miles C. Hannah of Lake Forest IL, and Robert o, Hayward of Bronx vile N Y.
 The little effort made to put out the fire was made hy a bucket brigade, be- cause there was no apparatus of any kind near at hand Last night II was learned that the furniture Is covered by insurance but whether the building itself Is insured could not be learned
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-19
MORSF,-IVES.
Quiet Wedding at Brides Home fin
 Whitney Avenue.

Whitney Avenue.
 A very interesting and pretty home wedding was that of Miss Leila Mae Ives daughter of Hobart B. Ives, the well known manufacturer of thls city, and John Byxbee Morse. son of eX- Senator George N. Morse, and grand son Of John C. Byxbce of Meriden, which took place last evening at o'clack at the brides home, 704 Whit ney avenue, The ceremony was per formed by the Rev Robert F Brown, and there were no bridesmaids, best man or ushers the only attendants being the brides father and sister.
 The bride wore an extremely hand soma imported gown of flet lace, made semi-prnccss, semi-empirc. with long train over a slip of measaine. The trimmings were bands If silk lace and folds of satin, the yoke finished with rich silk fringe She wore the groom's gift, brooch of Oriental pearls with diamond center, and car rled shower boquct of white Kill larney roses.
 The house was beautifully decorated | by Champion the drawing room in pink cnrysanthemums. the library in ] white and the dining room in yellow. 1 In the hall masses of ferns, smilax and 1 Ill palms were used.
 A reception followed the ceremony which was attended by many promin- 1 pnt people from Meriden and this city
 The gifts were many and valuable 1 and included quantities of silver cut | glass, rare china and exquisite linen 1 Tac brides gift to the groom was a i star rlrby ring
 MT. and Mrs Morse left the city last evening for short wedding trip. and upon their return will reside at 704 Whitney avenue,
 MT. Morse has been associated with l the International Silver company for ] the past ten years. In the future he will be connected with the II. B. lve' i company of this city.
 Among the out of town guests were Mir. and Mrs. George N Morse, Miss ] Ida l.. Morse, Mrs. J, C. ByNbee, MaJoI i Theodore Byxbee, Mir, and Mrs, Fred i Byxbee. MT and Mrs. II. r. King ant MT and Mrs. 0. C. Faupel of Meriden
 Mr. and Mrs. Frederick de Peyster Miss Anna de Peyster of Portland Conn; Mir. and Mrs. William Irving of Holyoke, Mass; Miss Bess Spragne of Pittsfeld Mir. and Mrs. Harr! Spauldlng of Haverhil, MT. and Mrs
 Fred Laudon of Watham. Mir. and Mrs. F. w. Smons of Somerville, Dr and Mrs. Lawton and Miss Blanche ] aMt m of Eartfnrl.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-19
Cannon Mounted on Slopes Dominating Seaport of Cat taro and Occupies Her
 zegovina Pass,
5000 TROOPS STATIONED
Scrran Legation at St, Petersburg Stormcd by Unemployed Anxious to Enlist in Peters
 Army.

Vienna, Nov, 1S.--Adyices received here from Cettinie, the capital of Montenegro, say that the telegraph line between Cettinjc and Cattaro, a seaport of Austria, has been cut, and that Montenegro has mounted guns on the slopes dominating Cattaro. Furthermore, Montenegro has occu- pied the Dug Pass, leading into Her. zegovlna, with 5000 troops.
 st. Petersburg. Nov. lS.--The Ser vian legation here was virtually stormed to-day by an assemblage of unemployed men, who wanted to en- list with Seryla for the predicted war with Austria Hungary. They were brought through the publication in the morning papers of statement. at- tributed to the secretary of the lega- ton, that applicants would be en- rolled in the Seryian army so soon as the Austro-S -Servlan negotiations which were now sharply strained were brok- CT off The legation to-day dlsavow- ed thls statement. and said that on the contrary it did not think there would be any war. The applications for enlistment already entered num- her 1000, and they have been for- warded to the scrvian War office
 Austria Hungary has formally nou- fled Russia of her precautionary mil- itary measures on the Servian iron tier, which include the partial mobli- zation of the Fifteenth army corps, These steps are regarded generally as q military demonstration, but in off cal circles il Is not folt that there Is any reason for alarm, and it Is belicy- cd that the chances for peace have greatly improved since the powers, at the initiative of Austrla-Hungary, un- dertolk direct mediation With Bel grade
 The Austrian note on the proposed international congress to clear up the situation in the Balkans finally has been delivered and according to a credltable authority it contains no conclusive answer regarding the pro- gram of discussion suggested by the | 'AItf DhNtISs II lllflflN llltuE ul dlfs a new phase of the negotiations which Is taking its normal course, and which I probably will drag on for weeks | Reports received here from Vienna say that Austria-TIungary adhercs 10 1 her determination not @ discuss the ! question of the annexation of the oc- ! cupled provinces of Bosnia and Her2e- govna, but the impression prevails that an agreement ultimately will be reached, and that the congress will | be held.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-19
STRIKERS WARNED.
Independent Paper Mill to Discharge
 Men Who Win Not Return.

Rumford, Me, Nov lS Notices were posted to-day at the mills of the OK ford Paper company an independent concern, announcing that all tho work men on strike must return to work by Friday or consider themselves out of the company's employ The notices added that the places of these men would be filled by the employment of others Every department of the mill is now idle and about 500 men are out of employment,
 ]. J. O'Connor of Watcrtown, \ Y, national secretary of the Papermakers union, arrived In town to-day and ad- dressed a meeting of tho local union tonight.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-19

Town Clerk c. c. Kirkham. who met with a bad fall Monday night, is not recovering as rapidly as was at first thought he would, his condition, from last reports, being rather criti- ga1
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-19

The nesy house of Mir. Palmer in Main street is in the hands of paint CTS and paper hangers. and will soon be ready for occupancy, Hubert Hox- sic has charge Of the work
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-19

The funeral of Mrs. Andrews, widow of Timothy Andrews, took place from her late residence Tesuday afternoon at ? o'clock, Rev D, j, Clark, otiicIatng and was attended by a large circle of friends, Mrs, Andrews came here dur- ing her early married life uniting with the Congregat lOnal church, Soon after ward, during the latter part of her life. because of poor health, she had nos been able to attend church but ever maintained her interest in all church work, giving liberaly and helping, whenever it was possible to do so. During the many years that she has been ah Invalid she has borne her sui ferihgs with much patience. She is survived by her brother Isaac Hayer- man who is local resident, one sister, Mrs. Jacob Richards of New Haven, and an adopted daughter, Mrs Buchter Hawkins of Thompson avenue The bearers were Lin Bradley, John s. Ty-
 Ter, Merrlck Russell and James Flaw kins There were many beautiful flor. al offerings. lnterment was in the old cemetery.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-19

Prayer meeting in the chapel to- morrow night at 7:45.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-19

Mrs. Hattie Fairchild will be the hostess for a meeting of the $. B. Whist club this afternoon.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-19

Mir and Mrs Hines, of Tyler street, are rejoicing over the arrival of son at their home Tuesday evening
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-19
5sNNlNs GVNeMpseN
 (lNcoaPoeATEp) OPP THE TOWN PUMP
EAST HAVEN.

Special Journnl-Courler News Scrvitea
 Seymour Tarr, travelling salesman, is spending few days at his home in Main street
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-19

Harold Ward, who has been filling the position of elevator boy at the Y NJ C. A in New Haven, has re- signed, and is soon to return to North Brooltticld
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-19

r. C. Sage of Forbes place is making quite extensive repairs in his house, putting in fire places, adding veran- dahs, etc.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-19

Mrs William K. Stevens fig spending a few days In New York
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-19

Mrs II. Walter Chidscy entertained the Ladies guild of Christ church Wednesday afternoon
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-19

The new house being built by Mir Stevenson in Main street is being rapidly pushed that 1t may be ready for Inside work before cold weather ar ryes.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-19

\ few of the young people enjoyed a straw ride to Foxon, and from there to Fair Haven, then home, few even ings ago The transportation was fur nished by James smith Those enjoy ing the ride were; Misses Bessie Goodyer Bertha Coe, Helen Berry, Florence McGrath, Anna Van Haaften, Ethel Turner. Messrs George Neale, Merit Thompson, Alton Turner, James McLay, Jr, Harold Ward and Earle HotChkiss.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-19

Mrs Charles Jilson, who has been quite m with throat trouble, is fast m- proving, She is attended by Dr F. ]. Lyman.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-19

Miss Mary dagger of Woodward ave nue fleft Monday morning for Wash ington on business, and will he absent several weeks
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-06-12
Wife Dumb. Has TO Listen.

Arriving at the conclusion that his
wife could and did talk enough for
both of them, Isaac Hollar, after a
quarrel with her, fifteen years ago,
vowed never to speak to her again,
so for that length of time kept silent
He was moved to change his mind
a few days ago only after distress
ing accident had happened to his
wife. While she was in an excited
frame of mind and was engaged in
reminding him of his shortcomings.
her tongue suddenly became paraiyz-
ed, SO that in a second she became
speechless.
Mr.. Hollar at first could not be-
lieve it was true; it seemed too good.
Then, when he saw that there was
no chance of comeback he address
ed few remarks to Mrs. Hollar. He
rose to heights of oratory and in an
impassionate manner he made up for
all the golden opportunities he had
neglected. All his wife could do
was to make notions N. Y. World.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-06-12
One or the
Essentials

Of the happy homes Of to-day is vast
fund of information as to the best methods
Of promoting health and happiness and
right living and knowledge Of the worlds
best products.
Products Of actual excellence and
reasonable claims truthfully presented
and which have attained to worldwide
acceptance through the approval Of the
Well Informed of the World; not of indi-
viduals only, but Of the many who have
the happy faculty of selecting and obtain
ing the best the world affords.
One Of the products of that class, Of
known component parts, an Ethical
remedy, approved by physicians and com
mended by the Well-Informed of the
World as valuable and wholesome family
laxative is the well-known Syrup Of Figs
and Elixir of SIENNA. To get its beneficial
effects always buy the genuine, manu-
featured by the California Fig Syrup Co.,
only, and for sale by all leading druggists.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-06-12
HICKORY DISAPPEARING.

Automobile and carriage manufac
turers, along with the men of the al
lied vehicle industries, are giving very
serious consideration to the question
of the future supply of hickory tim;
her For automobile and carriage
wheels, where strength, toughness and
resiliency are essential qualities, no
other wood has been found in this
country that will take the place of
hickory. Manufacturers say that no
steel or wire spoke has yet been found
that will withstand the wear and tear
of the hickory spoke, and for this rea'
son the welfare of the vehicle industry
seems dependent upon the conserva
tion of the hickory supply In a re-
port of the tests made by H. B. H0l-
royd, forest assistant, and H. s. Belts,
engineer in the timber tests, Of the
Forest Service, the fact is brought
out that there is an error of over SO
per cent. in the grading of vehicle
stock, due largely to the prejudice OF
the manufacturers against the use OF
red hickory 1t is shown that in clear
stock, weight for weight, the red hic-
kory is as strong as the white. By
bringing this fact to the attention OF
the manufacturers it is hoped that
much of the hickory which was form
erly left as waste in the woods will
be utilized by the trade, and thus pro
long the rapidly disappearing supply
of hickory American hickory users
will be obliged to conserve the pres.
ent supply and take steps to guarantee
future supply by encouraging pri-
vate planting Of the tree, whose wood
is becoming more precious each year.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-06-12
BUILT UP
Right Food Gives Strength and Brain
Power.
BUILT UP

The natural elements of wheat ana
barley. including the phosphate of
potash, are found in Grape-Nuts, and
that is why persons who are run
down from improper food pick up
rapidly on Grape-Nuts.
my system was run down by ex-
cessive night work." writes N. Y.
man, Sin spite of liberal supply OF
ordinary food.
AFTER using Grape-Nuts noticed
improvements at once in strength and
nerve and brain power.
This food seemed to lift me up
and stay with me for better exertion,
with less fatigue. My weight in
creased 20 lbs. with vigor and COM
fort in proportion.
When travelling always carry the
food with me to insure having it,"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich. Read THE Road to
MELVILLE" in pkgs.
Ever read theabovc letter? A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full Of human
interest. -
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-06-12
Animals That Earn Their Livin,

Animals That Earn Their Living.
The number and variety of four
footed creatures on the stage or in
the circus and earning good salaries
for their trainers Is astonishing.
Lions, tigers, elephants, bears, horses,
clown mules, Shetland ponies who
dance the lanciers in sets, acrobatic
dogs, horses that do fractions, and
monkeys that accomplish some feats
that require almost human intelli-
gence and ability are legion. Good
animal actors are always in demand,
and the salaries they command are
powerful incentives for trainers to
rack their brains to hit upon some
new and amusing act. 1t is not the
cleverest act that wins approval so
much as the most original and anus
ing.
There are two universal rules
among animal trainers. The first is
to become familiar with the animals
and to known his temperament and
to make friends with him. The next
thing is to make the animal under
stand thoroughly what it is that you
want him to do and to make him
do it. The animal must be made
to feel that the man is his superior;
then unremitting labor and infinite
patience are required if a successful
result is to be obtained. Harriet
Quimbey, in Leslie's Weekly.