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Evening star., 1902-08-29
AVOCADO PEAR.
This Tropic Fruit Growing in Favor
With Northern Public.
From the jacksonville Times Union.

From the jacksonville Times Union.
The Spanish name for this is aguacate
CORRUPTED, like our word from the Aztec,
ahuacatD. The name alligator is a
rough corruption from the above, and ought
to be froWned out of use.
1t has much the shape of a large sized
bell or pound pear, and weighs from a
pound to two pounds. In the center is a
large husklike core, Inclosing the seed. Be-
tween this core and the skin Is the meat
which, when ripe, is Of rich, creamy yell
low, and tastes as much like beef marrow
as one thing can be compared to another
1t is sometimes eaten with a dressing Of
salt, pepper and oil, but Is generally used
as the basis of a salad
When cut open the core drops out, and
1t Is seen that there Is q double lining, re-
sembling a thin, brown leaf or skim be-
tween the meat and the interior core. One
OF the Innings clings to the meat and the
other to the core TiThe lining being re-
moved from the meat and the otter skin
Of the pear cut off, the fruit is treated the
same as the meat Of chicken or lobster
designed for salad A fipe avocado pear
costing 10 cents will make as much salad
as good sized lobster OF aachicken, and
1s much cheaper. .Ct noft.,4
Tho use Of this fruit IS mot confined to
the natives of the West Indies and South
American countries, but Is growing in
1osoi win <Ameiicei. "iio nave an oppOr-
tunity to taste It. Twenty years ago there
were not more than 100 OF them consumed
in New York city during the season, while
at present the sales Of one firm alone aver
age from 800 to 500 every Week Of the sea-
son, which lasts frons about June 1 to No
vember-1 /. son
There is one curious feature about the
avocado pear with which probably few of
those who have eateHtit are familiar The
seeds, mixed in a jelly-like substance, are
contained within thes corea II the core is
split open and pen or sharp pointed stick
dipped into this jelly-like mass, using the
half of the core as a cup and stirring the
seeds and jelly together, the compound
can be used as an indelible Ink. The mark
made by it is at first of dirty cream color.
but becomes darker with time, finally as
suming deep salmon hue, and there is no
known acid which will remove 1t.
Evening star., 1902-08-29
The Worlds Zenith City.
From the London Standard.

The population of Moscow shows a re-
markably rapid Increase. Within the COM
paratively short period of thirty years the
number of inhabitants has just about dou-
bled At the time Of the French invasion
In 1872 the urban Muscovites numbered
about 100000, although the official figures
were 252,O0O. In 1871 the official census
gave the population as 6O2, COO in 1882 1t
was 5000, and according to the reckon
Ing now completed the historic capital
contains 1.173,50O Inhabitants, thus taking
the tenth place among the most popuious
cities of the world. Moscow covers an
area of 101 square kilometers, or only two
ki1ometers less than that of 81. Petersburg
Area Is not, however, by any means a
general criterion In questions Of population,
as appears from the fact that whereas
Evening star., 1902-08-29
Tobacco a Necessity.

From the Kansas City Journal.
Justice Brown Of Joplin has rendered A
decision which will win for him the graft
tude and admiration Of every man who
uses the weed. The city is trying to COM
pei its merchants to keep their stores
closed on Sunday. The law permits the
necessaries of life to be sold on the Sab
BATH During the trial Of test case it was
proved that a grocer had sold chewing to-
baSco. HIS attorney Immediately raised
the point that chewing tobacco was a ne
cessity of life, and the court sustained him,
and said the man had a right to keep his
store open to sell that indispensable COM
modSy. Oh, wise judge.
Evening star., 1902-08-29
Ancient Book Booming.
From the Book Lover.

A bookseller who in 17O5 had printed q
large edition OF translation Of very dull
work by one Drelincourt, called 1.-THE
Christians Defense Against the Fear Of
Death" found the stock hang upon his
hands. With the tears Of bankruptcy be-
fore his eyes he applied for assistance to
"unabashed Defoe." That ingenious gentle
man devoted the extraordinary power Of
verisimilitude which was afterward to give
the world 'Robinson Crusoe'' to composing
the account Of how one Mrs. Vale appeared
to a neighbor the day after her death
Among host OF the most natural details
Evening star., 1902-08-29

he insinuated a recommendation of Drelin-
courts book as the best on that subject
ever written" 1t needed a ghost from the
grave to tell the public this, but the effect
was immediate and wonderful.
Drelincourt Upon DEATH attested by
one who could speak from experience" says
Sir Walter Scott, took an unequaled run.
The copies had hung on the booksellers S
hands as heavy as a pile Of lead bullets.
They now traversed the town in every di-
rection, like the same bullets discharged
from q field piece
Evening star., 1902-08-29
LEARNING TO WEAVE.
Hand Loom on Which Vacation School
Children Work.

From the New York Tribune.
The introduction of the tiny hand loom
into the sewing classes Of the New York
vacation schools this summer is the latest
development of the handicraft movement.
This little loom Is Of a size convenient to
stand on ap ordinary school desk The
warp is put on in the ordinary way, in
straight lines from one warp holder to an
other. with the little heddle bar holding
the threads apart for the passage of the
shuttle. Then the shuttle is passed to and
fro with the woof. the threads are beaten
firmly together and the child weayes an
actual fabric.
Children Of the elementary sewing class
Evening star., 1902-08-29

London with the largest population of any
city in the world covers 1903 square kiio~
meters, New York, with a population num-
bering more than a million less than that
of the British metropolis, has a total area
of 100 square kilometers.. The population
of Moscow is less dense than those of St
Petersburg, Glasgow, London, Berlin and
Evening star., 1902-08-29

stance that will not make permanent
stain A'he eggs thus prepared are thrown
in doors and windows, against the Whltened
walls and people pelt each other with them.
Several changes of clothing are necessary
during the day, and no one must get angry.
A white duck suit is target for every
body.
National holidays are few and DO not last
long on the calendar because there is moth
ing to celebrate or commemorate. Few inn
portant events see successful first ami
versary. Yet there are holidays enough
without and the people are so given to them
that they find little time for labor Far
ther from the cities the holidays are as re-
ligiOusly observed. but with less ceremony.
The principal observance seems to be
complete abstaining from work. Apparent
ly the people keep no calendar and mistake
their dates in this respect, or, not being
able to read. take no chances and observe
every day of the year.
Hospitality to Strangers.
They are hospitable enough. and while it
is not possible for stranger to sell or buy
anything. the humble home and contents
are at his disposal. This may mean ham
mock In the single family rOom-a ham
mock OF coarse, heavy canvas, built for one
but to hold two if there are two in the
party. The previous occupant sleeps upon
the earthen floor. Sometimes only a place
on the hard floor is offered, and that must
be contested for all night with the rats
which infest the place. A bed such as they
nave is a luxury. Pronged sticks are stuck
in the earth and COW hide is stretched over
them. This bed gets harder as the days go
by and the sojourner can feel 1t growing
harder over night. Its only virtue Is its
elevation; ii is rat proof.
The meal is the sancocha a stew made
of everything that is left. 1t Is good when
the ingredients are good but too often
there is a suspicion. The serving of this
depends upon the resources of the host. but
spoons knives and forks are unknown. IL
is only a question whether each of the par
takers has gourd with which to dip in or
whether there Is only one to pass around.
The fingers do the rest.
The reason they do not sell is because
there IS sort of family relationship all
around. and system of exchange Of COM
modities whereby no money Is ever used
and what property there is Is a family as
set. There is no occasion for hard labor in
this sort of life. and so the holidays are
welcomed a relief from what little might
be necessary.
Liberty, peace and labor" L'Ouverture
says. will reveal the treasures of these is-
lands" And he Is met by the words Of his
chief. Black man don't have to work"
1t is an interesting problem.
Evening star., 1902-08-29
PHOTOGRAPHIC FIATEs.
Amateurs Should Work With the Best
Material,

From the New York Sun.
The amateur photographer had gone out
of the shop where amateurs photographs
are developed and printed and he was sore
because the pictures had all turned out
bad
That's the way Of it, said the man be-
hind the counter. I'VE get It in the neck
Evening star., 1902-08-29

Ada Gray, the actress. died at the Home
Of the Incurables In New York Wednesday.
w. K. Vanderbilt, jr., has sold his
stable" Of automobiles and announces his
retirement from the sport.
Evening star., 1902-08-29
Holiday Fetes Interesting.

The holiday fetes of the inhabitants of
these Islands are interesting. The people
are quite proficient in the manufacture of
fireworks and the decorations. though
simple. are prOfuse. Colored tissue paper
and the leaves of the palm are the mater
ials used and a village decked out in holi-
day glory IS gorgeous in the extreme The
palms are planted every few feet along the
narrow streets. on either side close to the
matched cottages, and cords are stretched
across the street from palm to palm. On
these cords are knots Of tissue paper each
knot different in color from its neighbors
They are knotted on an inch or two apart
and the palms are only a couple of feet
apart The cottages are also decorated
and the street is thus sPanned and walled
with ColOrS
Women arrayed in their best and bright
est gather on the sidewalk at the various
doors and the effect is not dspleasing The
music is not of the SoUsa impressiveness
The village band usually plays three pieces,
one Of which Is the national air; the other.
After the Ball which was appropriated
some years ago by a Spanish publisher of
music. who put it on the market as his own
production The third IS a piece especially
designed to give the tom-tom players the
entire execution. As the bands play an
hour or So at each piece and play all day
and all night this feature Of the village
holiday does not Conduce to the happiness
Of the foreigner who may be within the
Evening star., 1902-08-29
st. Andrews Day.

St Andrews day Is a merry one Then
one plays pranks upon his friends. Women
gather on the more pretentious housetops
and turn pals of water on unsuspecSing
pedestrians. The contents Of eggsheils are
removed and the shell is filled with mud,
brick dust Indigo OF any harmless sub
Evening star., 1902-08-29
Twelve Holidays in February.

In February twelve holidays all observed.
follow CpEsecutively. All Souls day is
most interesting The little cemetery is en-
closed by a high stone fence and entered
by narrow gate Ii has q greater popu-
lation per square foot than any tenement Of
the states. There are scarcely any walks
and hardly stepping places between the
graves. During this holiday friends of the
departed cover the graves with flowers At
night thousands OF candles burn over the
graves. The entire population takes part
IN the observance and the cemetery is
crowded The nearest female of kin repre-
stnts the family and sits upon the grave
hdtiess, but seldom IN mourning unless the
ceath Is recent She tends the candles and
watches the flowers through the long even
ing.
On the more imposing torbs are lamps,
octasOn2l in shape, street lamps in minia-
ture. These are upon iron ratings sur
rounding the grave. There are twenty or
more candles TO each grave and the scene il
almost weird. In a corner a grave is being
prepared for funeral on the morrow The
site has been selected because the family
formerly occupying the site has become ex-
tinct or too poor to pay the rental on the
ground The earth excavated is in a heap
and human bones are mixed with it. In
the open grave, not yet completed a bone
or two may be seen protruding from the
side wall "
Evening star., 1902-08-29
At Easter Time.

Al labor ceases. the ships arriving in the
ports must wait for Iaborers TO unload or
load cargo and often. as at Easter when
there is considerable loss to the unfortunate
ship owner. The Easter ceremonies are the
most elaborate. There are professions daily
and at the larger cities they are interest
ing. The most important of the Easter
parades are held in the evening about
O clock. probably to avoid the heat of the
day. Three novitiates carrying emblems
precede, followed by Il hundred or more
boys carrying candles. Next is band and
a cEoTus Of male voices preceding a raised
platform on which Is carried one of the
images usually found in the churches.
This platform is borne on the shoulders of
Young men who are frequently relieved by
others at their side. \ military guard sur
rounds them. The images are life size
made Of wax and arrayed in silken robes or
velvet. Tall lamps Of crystal glass hold
candles which light the image. The can
Opy above Is Of silk and is supported by
rods Of god. Following the first image
CCme officers Of the army and navy and
dignitaries OF the church. Other images
similarly attended and preceded by bands
follow, with infantry. All carry candles
except the soldiers. There is little attempt
at regularity. the narrow and crooked
streets preventing any attempt az f0rma-
t!on or keeping step
Only one band is permitted TO plav at
time. practice which might well be imi-
tated in the United States. The procession
over. there is a short service at the church
and the day IS done. This continues every
day for two weeks. commencing a week
before Easter. Most OF the holidays though
church holidays. are no, celebrated SO SOL
EMMY. but all mean cessation Of business
and illeueSS
Evening star., 1902-08-29
HOLIDAYS IN PLENTY
Lives of Many West Indians
a Continuous Fete.
NOTHING ELSE TO DO
PEOPLE LIVE ON NUTS AND
FRUITS AND EsCHEw WORK.
Labor Problem in Jamaica Has Been
Solved in Part by Years
of instruction.

Toussaint LOuverture after his betrayal
and imprisonment a Fort de Joux France
was subjected to many tortures to compel
him TO reveal supposed hidden treasures
on the Island Of San Domingo.
Yes" said he. "Santo Domingo contains
immense s-incaIculabIe: but to OBJ
tain them these things are Indispensable
liberty, peace and labor.
In striking contrast are the words Of one
of his negro chiefs, who, refusing to work,
said:
White man lives on bread and meat and
must work to get it; black man lives on
fruit and does not have to work"
The recent statement of the United
States department of labor. July bulletin.
that Cuba has an area of about 1900
square miles. Of which only per cent or
1.320 square miles. was under cultivation in
1899. suggests therefore an interesting
study. The bulletin notes some increase in
the acreage since 1899 and estimates four
acres In every hundred under cultivation
The disastrous wars and the destruction
of sugar estates greatly decreased the acre
age. While these facts are true, the need
of labor and the dislike of it, as expressed
In the sayings OF L'Ouverture and his chief
tell the story of the tropics
The Labor Problem.
The labor problem has in part been
solved in Jamaica by long years of in
struction. The best labor is obtained in
that and other English islands, but the in
ducements offered to the citizens of those
Islands are seldom great enough to induce
them to leave home. And INSCRIPTIONS
planters so often failed to keep their agree
ments that even contract and payment in
advance were looked upon with suspicion
Contracts have been violated and pay
withheld so that the unwilling victim be
comes practically slave.
The best remedy consists in the eduCa-
ton OF the natives themselves. but 1t is
doubtful If the present governments in any
Of the islands OF the West Indies except
those belonging to European powers are
able, either by the example or the pre-
cepts of their leaders To bring the people
up TO respect for labor or a regard for
ts emOuments. In fact. the Spanish idea
OF offce-holdins IS salary for being mas
ter over the people, the slaves. The ex-
ample Is not inspiring and does not result
IN the advancement Of the people. The only
fruit is revolution. an attempt to depose
the leaders and to become masters instead
Thus the people given to idleness and to
their holidays. which are almost without
number.
Evening star., 1902-08-29

Takes in the finest serges unfinished MOP
Steds, thibets, cheviots-in fact a free
choice OF all except the Prince Albert and
ram Black Cutaway Suits: the qualities
considered. small priced al Sl5 10 600: the
lot Includes all sizes and a wide yariety.
Choice, Sl1.75 ~
Evening star., 1902-08-29

It's the great medium Iine-fancy cassi-
meres and fancy chevIots, and tailored in a
manner which could not be bettered at any
price; in many styles and selling every
where at So $3.50 and S15 A chance
never before offered to choose at S5. CO.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-27
BAY MINETTE
Meeting Of Southern District w. C.
T. u. Pleasant and Harmonious.

Bay Minette, September 26.-(Special)-
The second meeting of the southern dis
trict Woman's Christian Temperance
union has been in session here at the
Methodist church for the past two days.
Delegates from many south Alabama
towns left for their homes today. Tho
meeting was a pleasant and harmonious
one, and also profitable from a financial
standpoint
The Bay Minette graded schools will
open next Monday under the direction Of
Prof. e. L. Blalock, superintendent. Pref
Blalock is filling his second term here.
and the last session of the school was
the largest and most successful ever
taught in Baldwin county. The new school
building is amply sufficient for 400 pupils,
and it is confidently expected that the
enrolment for the years 1923 will reach
more than 800 pupils.
The Hand Lumber company at Dolive
has recently put in an electric light
plant at their saw mills with a view OF
doubling their forces and running both
day and night. Their annual shipments
are now more than 20.000,000 feet
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-27
sCOTTSBORo
Baptist institute VIII Give Scholarship
to Poor Boy or Girl.

Scottsboro, September 26.-(SpeciaI)-
DR.. w. B. Champion, a member of the
board of trustees. has informed the prin-
cipal of the Baptist institute at this
place that he would give a scholarship
each year to some worthy boy or girl
unable to pay their own tuition. the
scholarship to be awarded by the pr,n-
cipal and board of trustees.
Harper Brothers of Atlanta, large mule
buyers, have been buying a large number
of mules in this county. These mules are
shipped to st. Louis. They shipped three
car loads over the Southern railway this
week
1t is reported that the Southern rail-
way will build a new freight depot at
this place and also extend the side tracks
quite a distance in order to handle the
large freight business here.
A man by the name of Esters. while at
work at the lumber min of Mcdowell &
Co. at Rash. near this place got his hand
cut off Monday by a band saw.
Riley Tanning. who lives in Kings
Cove. near Francisco, this county. had
the misfortune to lose his house and
nearly all his household goods. his smoke
house and his meat and lard. The fire
caught from the cook stove. No insur-
ance.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-27
DON'T LIKE PUBLICATION.
American Firms In England Deprecate
the Various Reports Issued.

New York, September 26.--American
manufacturing firms represented by
branch houses and agencies In England
deprecate the publicity which their en-
erey and enterprise are constantly receiV-
ing in the press here, and in consular
reports, Gays Tribune dispatch from
London.
They prefer to conduct their business
abroad without observation, and especial
~ in England, where the power of trades
unions is great. Large lines of American
manufactures are taken up by English
merchants and put on the market without
being advertised or known as imported
goods. No prejudice is excited against
them when they are marketed in this
way, whereas there would be ourcries
against them from trades union agitators
If substitution of American for British
wares were known.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-27
TUSCALOOSA
People Take Great Interest In EIec.
tion-several Candidates.


Tuscaloosa, September 26-(special)-
More interest is being manifested today
In the election of mayor and aldermen
than has been in any election held here
for many years. There are more candi-
dates than there has ever been and they
are all splendid gentlemen. All candi-
dates, with their friends, are working
very hard and the entire community Is
eager for the time OF counting votes to
arrive. The candidates for mayor are:
F. G. Blair. w. A. Collier, w. G. Coch-
rane and William Baughn. For alder
men the candidates are: George A. Scar
cy. w. f. Fits, NJ. T. Ormond, c. N.
Maxwell, Eli Abbott. L. B. Herblin.
Thomas H. Wildman. Charles Weather
ford, Frank H. Herman. w. T. McCor-
mick, j. w. Sanders, w. A. Hughston,
w. J. Cronier and w. A. Ryan.
The many friends of DR.. S. Miller, who
has been very dangerously i'll at his
home at Carrollton, will be glad to learn
that he is improving.
Mrs. Ellen G. Browning, who for the
past few years has been art instructor at
the Admission female college, has arrived
in the city to take up her duties at the
Tuscaloosa female college. Mrs. Brown
ing formerly taught art at this institu-
ton during the administration of Prof.
Alonzo HILL She was born and reared in
Tuscaloosa and is gladly welcomed back
after an absence of several years.
Louis Hochholzer, formerly with the
Mobile and Ohio railroad here, but now
! with the Seaboard Air Line at Savannah,
is visiting In the city.
| Mrs. M. b. Saffold, Mrs. Ida Heidi and
Miss Marion Heidi have returned from
| North Carolina and Tennessee, where
they spent the summer.
The University of Alabama will prob
ably have a better foot ball team this
year than ever before. Coach Sedwich
stated this morning that the material
was splendid and that the varsity would
doubtless have a winning team. The
weather is rather warm. which is causing
some little delay in practicing, but the
boys will be in good trim .or their game
with Auburn, which is to be played In
| Birmingham on October IS.
Mrs. Laird of Kentucky, matron at the
Tuscaloosa female college, and Miss
Katie May POOLE private secretary to
President Melton, have arrived in the
city for the opening of the college on
next Wednesday.
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ADAMS DECIDES
TO ENTER RACE
PROMINENT CITIZEN OF DECATUR
is AN APPLICANT FOR THE OF.
FlcE OF RAILROAD COMMITS
sloNER-WELL KNOWN.

New Decatur, September 2e-(special)
For some time friends Of Col Richard
H. Adams from various parts of the
state have been urging him to apply for
the position of state railroad commits
sioner and Col Adams said today that he
had decided to become an applicant for
the position.
Col. Adams was an ardent supporter of
Governor Jelks.
The appointment is to be made soon
after Christmas by Governor Jellxs, and
two new members of the commission will
be appointed at that time.
Col. Adams lived for many years in
Montgomery, where he was one Of the
organizers of the famous Montgomery
Grays,' a military company which did
most gallant service in the war between
the states
For several years past Col. Adams has
resided IN New Decatur, whore he has
been the superintendent of the Decatur
Water company and one of New Deca-
tur's most progressive citizens.