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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-10
MAY BE TRACY'S PAL.
Man in Jail in Washington Believed
to Be Merrill.

SALEM, Ore, July 10.-Superintendent ].
D. Lee of the penitentiary last night re-
ceived a telegram from Sheriff Thomas
Roney at South Bend, Wash, stating that
he had in jail there man answering the
description of Merrill, Convict Tracy's COM
panion, and asking that an officer be sent
to identify the captive,
BOSTON, July 9.-The Post today says it
Is understood that Harry Tracy, the Wash
ington outlaw, was eight or ten years ago
a habitue of the Castle street district of
this city when that section was one of the
toughest in the city. He is said to have
served time in the prisons of this state.
SEATTLE, Wash. July 1O-With the
break of day this morning a determined
effort to pick upbthe trail of the fugitive
Tracy was made by men and hounds, but
again he had mysteriously covered up his
tracks, and the numerous posses were COM
pletely baffied Guards were posted in a
very thorough manneraround Lake Union,
where the convict was last seen, and it is
thought that every inch of the ground is
covered, so the first move of Tracy today
ought to make his whereabouts known to
his purSuers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-10
PREMIER AN EX-PRIEST.
Started in Life as Able Combes. Be-
came Doctor of Medicine.

From the London Truth.
Once a priest always a priest" accord
ing to the canon law. If So the French re-
public has for the first time a priest at the
head of the government as prime minister
The premier set out in life as the Able
Combes. but soon threw aside the soutane
or pfiestiy gown. After being a doctor OF
theology be became NJ. H., and had the
good luck TO be, as republican mayor Of
commune. where he practiced in the Cha
rante lnferieure, prosecuted by MacMa-
mons Moral Order government. BY rap
Idly successive efforts OF universal suffrage
he, In consequence, became again MAYOR.
county councillor and senator.
He is now, though but sixty-seyen.
among the senior of the elected members
of the senate. where he soon took a lead
ing place as a useful member In no haste
to shine as speaker. he distinguished him
self as Woodworking member of special
committees. and then as a reporter on bills
He speaks remarkably well, and always out
OF knowledge OF the subject with which he
has to deal By his application to business
this little mamie is a hoppe -my-thumb-
puts to shame his big colleagues
M Combes is good writer and has con-
siderably added to his income by furnishing
articles on physiological subjects to the pa
pers and on physiological and historical
subjects to the reviews. He distinguished
himself by work on La PSYCHOLOGIST de
saint Thomas dAquin," the great Catho-
lie doctor of theology and casuistry He
also dissected the soul of St. Theresa and
went into the causes Of 'l'inferiorite des
races royales," physical and mental He
demonstrated his thesis in this Instance
with crowd of examples. AS an M. ID he
never lost literary style, which he culti-
waited In youth as professor of history
at the School tor College, of the Assu,nn-
ton at Mines. His literary style has de-
rived body from medical studies. M Com
bes had very large provincial practice be-
fore be betook himself to legislation as a
senator. As a doctor in hot haste 10 rem
der assistance to his many patients, he a,c-
quired his peculiar way of running when he
walks.
The breath of scandal has never touched
this eX-priest, who is a true philosopher
He has known how to bide him time how
TO De thoroughly useful in his sphere, and
has found too much enjoyment in activity
to care for wealth. His quarters salary,
what money he can make with his pen. and
a small independent income, amply suffice
for his wants.
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Known Also in the South as the Pindar
and the Goober.

From the Columbia State.
An observant state contemporary, con-
sidering the virtues of the "pindar," re-
marks that they do say a South Carolina
legislator can eat more pindars than any
body else
1t Is fact that the average South Caro-
lima legislator is abnormally fond of pin
dars,' as our contemporary calls the fruit
scientifically known as the Arachis hy-
pogoea, and variously designated in the
everyday language Of this country. Even
the strictest rules against eating In the
legislative halls insufficient to abolish
the habit In the house, and, while the sedate
senate is not SO openly addicted to it. still
we nave known the most punctilous sena-
tor to send out surreptitiously for bag of
plndars and devour them In that dignity Of
manner becoming senator of South Caro-
lima. The senators eat pindars quietly In
the senate chamber and carefully dispose
OF the hulls or they slip out into the lobby
or cloak room and there enjoy the feast in
peace. But in the House 1t is quite differ
ent. There the members indulge themselves
regardless of conventionalites, and after an
especially trying day the floor is covered
with the hulls that have fallen from their
careless hands.
In this article we have followed our con-
temporary in designating the Arachis hy-
pagoea as the pindar. but there are many
other names for this popular fruit In the
south, where the fruit Is best known pin
dar is the most common name given it, al
though 1t is spelled either pindar or pinder.
while the form "pinda" is also found, as
we'll as pindal. In Georgia the common
name Is ''goober,' and in Virginia, where 1t
is raised on an extensive scale, 1t Is usually
called the 'groundnut." In the north the
name by which this versatile plant and its
product are known is peanut" or the
ground pea" and it rejoices in still other
designations. such as "earthnut," Manila
nut" and "jurnut."
The peanut has been found to be a very
profitable crop and many Virginia farmers
have made fortunes out Of it. The market
is sure and the expense of planting, culti-
walton and harvesting is by no means great
The Newberry Observer interviewed pea
nut dealer in its town who has $40 pea
nu. rooster and has eleven acres planted in
peanuts on his farm out beyond Helena"
This gentleman expects to gather 800
bushels Of good, sound peanuts. leaving the
undergrown and defective on the vines for
stock" Last year he planted one acre late
and got sixty bushels. Peanut vines yield
abundantly," says this authority. eff each
vine on an acre yields only pint the yield
Of an acre is seventy-five bushels Often
vine will yield a quart. Good pindars bring
from 80 cents to $1.25 bushel through the
year" So that there is money in pindars
at this rate, when we know that town the
size of Newberry consumes 1.500 or 1900
bushels.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-10
The Auxiliary Cruiser Panther.

PHILADELPHIA, July 10-The auxiliary
cruiser Panther, which has been rebuilt at
League Island navy yard, and the cruiser
Dixie. which is to be used as hospital
ship. sailed for New York today. The
Panther has been thoroughly reconstructed
and is probably one of the best auxiliary
cruisers in the navy. She carries on the
main deck forward two Finch guns and
on the main deck aft two finch guns On
the gun deck she has four 5-inch guns
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-10
Declines to Grant Motion.

In connection with the proceedings in
equity recently instituted by Leonardo Gro
yato against John Zainer and others to Sc
cure the dissolution of the partnership
known as the National Mosaic Company
Chief Justice Bingham has declined to grant
the motion of the complainant that re-
ceiver be appointed TO take charge of the
affairs of the company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-10
Big Enterprises at st. Louis.

ST. LOUIS. July 10.-A corporation COM
posed Of st. Louis and eastern capitalists
has been organized to build a bridge over
the Mississippi river, the erection Of ex-
tensive terminals on the river front. an
elevated road to the worlds fair site and q
new depot in the heart Of the city. at q
total expenditure, aside from the cost Of
the bridge. OF $40, 600 600 at the outset, with
a possible additional So. 200. 900 later for ex-
tensions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-10
NO IMMEDIATE DANGER.
United States Will Not Be Approached
on Haitian Question.

LONDON. July 10.-Replytng to a ques-
ton in the house Of commons as to whether
his maiesty's government proposed to APP
proach the government of the United
States with view to joint other action
in Haiti. the parliamentary secretary for
the foreign Office, Lord Cranborne. said che
latest information showed that there was
no immedia tie danger to foreign interests in
that republic. and that under these circum-
stances the government was not prepared
to take the action suggested.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-10
Gibson Goes to Jail.

Campbell F. Gibson, under indictment for
embezzIement and larceny, was today COM
mitted to Jail by order of Chief Justice
Bingham. Gibson was brought here last
evening from Atlantic City. where he was
recently appreherded. The charge against
him was preferred by local firm by which
the defendant was employed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-10
THE PIMAS INDIANS
TRIBE LOCATED ALONG HELA
RIVER IN ARIZONA.
Collection of Curios Obtained by DR..
Frank Russell of U. S. Bureau
of Ethnclogy.

DR.. Frank Russell of the United States
bureau Of ethnology has just returned after
an absence of about year in Arizona. He
has been engaged there in scientific field
work for the government. During the first
six months of his absence he devoted his
time to a reconnaissance or survey of the
territory. travelling several hundred miles
across the country by wagon and on horse
discovery of number Of ancient pueblo
ruins and cliff dwellings, not heretofore
noted by ethnologists.
The ruins of one pueblo habitation, in his
opinion will be fruitful of important evil
dences when 1t is eXcavated, as 1t is of i'm
mense proportions, being over 1000 feet in
length. On this trip, however. he made no
excavations in the ruins, but occupied his
time with discovering and noting the loca-
ton of sites for future investigation.
During the last six months of DR.. Rus
sells stay in Arizona he was engaged in
work among tribe of Indians known as
the Pimas, along the Hela river In the
southwest part of the state, and he brought
back with him a large collection Of curios
illustrating the ancient arts and customs
of that tribe. The collection is especially
rich in sacred objects obtained from the
medicine men.
The Charmed Sticks.
Among other Things ne secured several
bundles of charmed sticks" These sticks
are about four inches long and Of the thick
ness of an ordinary lead pencil and accord
ing to the story connected with them they
were cut on the return of a war party, one
stick to represent each day the warriors
had been absent from the village on the
raid, the whole number being tied together
along with some feathers, and turned over
to the medicine men of the tribe, who used
them in pra cticing cures of disease on the
Indians. The usual method of using the
sticks for medicinal purposes was to put
the bundles into water, and after soaking
for some time, the patient was required ia
drink the water. He was either cured or
soon beyond the power of human mnistra-
lions, according to the severity of his all
ment
A black wooden mask. excellentiy carved
with respect to its resemblance to the hui
man face, and with ornamental lines, is
also noticed in the collection This curic
was formerly worn by the medicine men in
some Of the religious ceremonies of the
tribe. The mask of wool Is said to be UNI
common, as gourds were more generally
utilized for this purpose.
An Ancient Plow.
Another feature Of the collection is ar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-10
ONE KILLED, SEVERAL INJURED.
Coronation Decorations Fell Carrying
Havoc

LONDON, July 10.-Shortly after Queen
Alexandra passed on her way to open the
coronation bazaar the decorations across
Langham palace, heavy and sodden with
rain, were caught in q squall of wind and
fell, dragging down a mass Of coping from
the top Of All Souls Church. Miss Streathy,
believed to be Canadian, was killed and
several persons were injured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-10
Explosion of Gasoline Stove.

A gasoline stove exploded about noon to-
day in the store of Mrs. j. Boyd, 627 L
street southeast. Mrs. Boyd was slightly
burned and injured about the face and
arms She was attended by a physician.
About $40 damage was caused by the ex-
plosion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-10
Assistant to Mr.. Cridler.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-. July 1O.-Charles w.
Koillsaat of New York has been appointed
by President Francis of the Louisiana Pur-
chase Company to go abroad as assistant
to Thomas W. Cridler. European commits
sioner Of the exposition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-10

Choice Of Muslin and CamI,ric Tndergarmcnit
that sold up TO 81 80 consisting II fine Lac.
and Embroidery trimmed Gowns. Skirts. Draw
ers, French Corset Covers. Iong-skirt Chernisp
also Children's Lace and Embroidery rmtne,
dresses Dress, and Skirts. These show AM~
clOsing-Out price NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. w - " o
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-10

ssi H;:ss s"s r !" an *sss. &c.,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-10

rs SAMPLES of American Lady Corsets siz.
p only. of couti and net. in short. l@
m.di m and long s.y'es, white arab 400.
and black. sold gp 80 81 81" for. ~ " o
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-10

Remnant lot of Misses and Children's Ok
fords and Sandals. which sold R~
at s1.oo pair-will be closed out 5WCo
at.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-10

Broken assortments of Ladies' OxfOrds and
Slippers, the former with light q IN
heavy soles. Not all sizes. Reg SVC.
uar 81 80 values-for. ........... ~ - ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-10

Ladies' and Misses White and OR-
Black Bathing Shoes: worth Soc ISN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-10

Ladies' Bingham Petticnais made with decp
ufiie ana small rutife on butir,u
Not many ia the lot. So come early. o6VPC
Sold at 59c. Tomorrow ........ o. = 70
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-10

- Girls Dresses 81 best quality bingham and
madras, waists trimmed with ruff,S Of en-
hroidery and fancy braid. some r
Iwopiece Sailor Suits I'm the lot. NMUDT
Sizes to l. years. 9Sr. value for w y y
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-10
General Effect Upon the Service.


Il cite these fortunat ely exceptional in
stances to show the possibilities of per-
sonal prejudice on the part of superiors in
office and the probabilities to which 1t
might be carried under the new rule
Chiefs of divisions have been known to strike
at representatives, senators or public men
who are known to be behind clerks through
the clerks in this small way, the clerk not
caring to further antagonize the chief for
fear of being made even more uncomfUrt.
able. This fear is largely groundless as
instances of this kind properly brought to
the attention of the heads of the depart
mentS have been known to result unpleas-
antly for the chiefs.
AS the question is one which affects a
large number of Washingt0nians these in
stances are called up to show the funda-
mental weakness of any system of clerical
advancement which eliminates the clerk en-
tirely, and which is based upon the sole
recommendation of the chief of division.
Equitable advancement is absolutely out
of the question with prejudiced chief,
and under any rule that the quantity and
quality of work performed is to be deter
mined by one man, while the clerks are re-
quired 10 remain mute, suffering under the
hardship of official injustice, and refused
the right of appeal except at a sacrifice of
further prejudicial feeling.
on the other hand none will deny that
opportunities to prOmte clerks develop
into a nuisance, ana Its SupDr6 SSiOn or cur
taiment is to be desired from all points of
view except in the instance of bias on the
part of the chiefs of division. The clerks
have their side of the question, and though
II is usually not considered, the soundneSs
of their position Is in nowise affected. This
order, coupled with the recent amendments
OF the rules as to dismissals, lODs off the
individuality of clerks, merges them more
and more into a compact. composite mass
and makes their service more of an auto
matte machine than ever, unless the rules
are equitably enforced. 1t is hoped by
these wage earners that the rule may be
equitably enforced, but 1t is an error to
suppose that the chiefs of division are all
ways in the right and that the clerks are
always in the wrong where it is possible
for the latter to show that they performed
their work in quiet, orderly and compe-
tent manner. and that their denial Of pro-
motion resulted from bias or the favor of
others.
However the question of promotion in
the departments has ever been and will
always remain one of greater or lesser fric-
ton. Any system ought to be welcomed
by government employees which Will safe
guard the interests of the clerks, as well
as protect the government. The trouble
lies In carrying out the details of general
rule. Individual instances of injustice are
lost In the sweep of its general provisions
TO a more less extent. The individual
clerk. like the individual sufferer at the
hands of the INSCRIPTIONS IN the affairs of
the world is likely to come out of the
small end of the horn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-10

Ladies' Lightweight Kidskin and Patent
Leather O1fords; some sizes missing-but
get y's SEQ can an Pd y s5o size grades Sss IS
lur
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-10
Chf1dren's Dresses and
Muslin Underwear.

10 Children's Fine Nun Hats sn
trimmed With lace ribbons and vel sue
vets Soli up to S2.25. Friday for. " = " %
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-10

Regular 25c. Neckwear, odds and ends COM
prisng Fancy Embroidered Collars.
s,ak c eR Tucked Satin M
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Importance Of the Harvest.

1u1pOI Cd11CS Oh CUS 11dIVe6Ce
From the Boston Transcript.
Those who spend most OF their time be-
hind brick walls upon paved streets
have, az rule, other matters Of concern
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-10

Ten Trimmed Hats-the last of n lot that
sold for S2.oo-stylsh and en- @e
H inentiy desirable. Choice offered /SC
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-10

Choice Of odds and ends comprising I.aIie
Drawers. hemstitched and tucked ruffleS Vol
bands; Lace-trimmed Corset Covers Sho
Skirts with cambria ruffie: Chemise
and Children's Dresses skirts and 50
Drawers. Sold up To 5ac.-tomurruw VQDT
for .,.................. q y "
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Small lot of Ladies' Dressng Sacques in rcd
polka dot lawn. with ticht-fittinc back deep
collar with small ruffics. Sizes 3s. AZ a.
and 46 only. Regular value d9c.. -0n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-10

Al Summer Waists of Jap Silk. neatly tucked
and unlned. Cool and dressy a. 4 90
Golors are white and black only. s. i oWS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-10

Lot of Ladies' Walking Skirts of Lightweight
Eicuna and Basket Cloths; have deep tailor
stitching; some are corded.
Black. navy, Oxford, royal and On on
ydlueS-for. ...............- ~
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Short lengths of full yard-wide Percae. in
good desirable patterns and lengths, suitable
&C. s: rs: e' a"a Sic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-10

Rest quality Rlack. White and Col -
ored Maline-will I've closed out tomor- Sc
row, per yard. at.................... OSo
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cases Of full yard-wide Cotton and Cambria
: = ,::. Sa'5 6c
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Odds and ends Of Flowers Of every descrip-
tion-and every wanted sort used This -
season The entire assortment will be &c
closed out tomorrow at ........-. W.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-10

Mems and Boys ,,I Bathing ii nsoI Trunks ks; n M
Friday for only. Observation-Disclosures
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The Actual Test Of Merit.


THE order places tremendous leverage
of power in the hands of chiefs of divi-
sions which, If used Justly, would be all
that may be desired, but its unjust use may
be transformed into positive cruelty and in
Justice. Division chiefs, it is my expert
ence. as 1t is the experience of Others may
De pre1udiced or preGisposed toward clerks;
will make Announcements to further their
own ends and to strengthen their positions
so much so that in all of our departments
II Is a common remark that, If your chief
does not like you, you may as well get out
If you hope for promotion 1t is only those
who have worked in the departments who
can fully appreciate this point This fact
Is well eXemplified by the rapid promo
ton of some clerk or clique of clerks
and the stationary status of other clerks of
equal merit The weakness of the system
may be made apparent when it is remem-
bered that the test of merit is the official
recommendation of the chief. which is
merely in fact an expression in writing Of
his individual opinion. | will give you an
actual illustration of the real thing TO show
how some chiefs construe the word
merit
In a bureau not long established certain
clerks began the work, learned it thorough
" ana were kept upon it until shortly be-
fore the beginning Of the present fiscal
year, They We're then summarily taken off
shifted around the division. practically de-
graded officially without cause and were
not given the promotions which they had
earned by their faithfulness to duty and
their length of service. Why was this done?
Because these clerks had failed to obtain
the good graces of their chief by showing
the necessary servility and subservience
ana Tor Interior motives upon the part of
others in the division, which landed them
on the outside of the brea works as their
work was unaSSailable, else il should have
a
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Ladies' Bathing Suits of Black
g. :$@;' Vi: Sl.98