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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-17
The Thunder Flower.
From the London Globe.

Science, as every one knows, is very often
the Interpreter Of legend, as often. almost
as it is the destroyer of myth and super
stition. A notable instance of this happy
fate has just been discovered blythe Gar
den In relation to the humble and familiar
wild flower, the stonecrop fsedum tectorum)
flower which is known in the lake district
as the thunder flower, In Belgium as dun
derblomen, and at Arras as fleur de tom
nerre. In the pages Of the rmaceutical
Journal our contemporary has discovered
the following interesting explanation of this
extraordinary name. TIVE pharmacists. it
Is related, were once walking together
when they stopped to admire a fine profu-
sion of the stonecrop on the roof and the
outbuildings Of primitivesfarm house. The
tenant, an aged but hale and hearty lady,
informed the men of science that a building
was protected from thunderstormS by the
stonecrop, and told how that very house
was saved by its intervention "In my
grandfather's time, she said, "the light
ming struck the roof and turned the thun-
der flower all to Jelly; butsthe house was
saved and that Is why 1t is called the thun-
der flower" In defense Of this pleasing
theory, which sounds so very like
legend, the Garden points out that the
stonecrop is very probably a. natural light
ming conductor, seeing that 1t is succulent
and full Of water. And another authority
adds: There is no reason In life why the
explanation should not be correct" The
ubiquity of the name certainly adds weight
to the theory, and justifles decisive sci
entific opinion on the matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-17
LABOR IN SOUTH AFRICA.
Scarcity Of Efficient Men Retards
PROGRESS.

From the London Times.
The fact that native labor is now harder
to get than ever in South Africa Is retard-
ing the work of reopening the mining en-
terprises around Johannesburg. The scheme
which the mine owners have on foot Tor
surmounting the difficulty is interesting,
for if it succeeds it will go far to solve the
problem Of unskilled labor in South Africa,
which has long been most perpleXlnS
question. The mining companies are build
ing large number of three-room cottages,
and they hope to attract many thousands
of unskilled workmen from England. They
believe that workmen should be induced to
emigrate by the prospect OF 81. % day and
free board and lodging from the time they
arrive at the mines They are suggesting
that the government should provide free
transportation to South Africa for those
who would like to go, and say they can
give employment to 100000 white men in
the mines of the Rand.
The most vital question Affecting South
Africa will be solved to the complete sat
isfaction of all If the employment of white
labor proves successful. The distinctive
feature of South African life thus far is
that all unskilled labor is done by the
blacks. Along the coasts where the cl1-
mate is hot and humid 1t is not easy for
white men to accustom themselves to hard
manual labor under the blazing sun; but
this is not the main reason why all the
common outdoor work has been left to the
natives Slavery was not abolished till
1884, and in 200 years of its existence in
South Africa all white men lost the habit
of doing the ordinary work of the town,
farm and ranch, and came to despise man
ual labor The abolition Of slavery was
one Of the great grievances of the Beers
and one of the leading motives that led to
the tricks into the wilderness and the found
ing of the independent Boer republics. Up
to this day no Boer or other white man In
South Africa will perform any unskilled
labor If he can get a black to do 1t for him.
Indian coolies have been brought into the
country to do some of the common work,
but there are only about $4,000 of them,
and their numbers are too few to help solve
the question, which is becoming more Sc
rious with the increase of work to be done
and the growing unwillingness of the KAT
frs to do 1t.
The great trouble is that the blacks of
South Africa do not care to work after
they have earned money enough to buy
a wife or two to till their garden patch and
support them at home. The Kaffir prefers
to be his own master, to acquire little
to have a few cattle and turn them loose
to Craze on the free veidt Only a
great strike can give us realizing
sense of how serious this labor problem
has become. Fancy white population of
about 500 coo depending entirely upon the
blacks who are seven times as Numerous,
to do the whole of the rough work, and the
blacks, who have never given service that
we should call really efficient, exhibiting a
work for the whites on any terms. The
effect of this state of affairs becomes more
and more paralyzing as the conditions are
intensified.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-17
Grand Lodge Officers Received.

There was large attendance of it's mem
bers at the regular meeting Of Minnehaha
Lodge of Good Templars last evening, and
visitors were present from Perseverance,
Silver Star and Capitol Hill lodges. The
Grand Lodge officers were present. also, On
an official visit. They were introduced by
Past Grand Templer A. N. Garfield, and
made welcome in an address by Chief
Templar Jessup At the conclusion of
routine business and the usual social ses-
sion an interesting program was rendered.
Instrumental and vocal solos and duets
were given by Mrs. Carrie Smith and Miss
Grace Ford; Mrs. Hernandez recited a
humorous selection; the grand secretary
and grand treasurer paid marked tribute TO
the secretaries of the local lodge for their
efficiency: the growth Of temperance senti-
ment in the United States, the influence of
Good Templary on these changing condi-
tons and the varied phases of the work Of
the order were remarked upon in addresses
by Mrs. j. Hillman, Mrs E. A. Chambers,
Mrs. Nettie Cole, Messrs. Russell, Corby,
Bryson, Rolf, Garfield, Dinsmore, Black
ford, Gates and McCathran.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-17
THE PANAMA HAT.
It Was Change in Headgear, but 1t
Has Passed

There has been lot written about the
Panama hat this summer remarked
fashionable Washington dealer in mems
goods to a Star man this morning, land
lot more about its passing.
Some writers and photographers have
taken delight peculiar to very young men
with unkempt hair who smoke very strong
tobacco in very stubby pipes in roasting the
Panama hat and expatiating about its pass
ing between puffs ad libitum ad infnitum.
THE Panama hat was rushed so violently
because men welcomed 1t as a change Of
style, the first in many years, from the
regulation old hard straw sailor type every
bit as freakish as the Panama, sixteen
points more uncomfortable. thirty-tw points
more. destructive to the growth of the hair
in binding the FOREHEAD and impeding crcu-
lation and sixty-fou points more productive
Of perspration beneath the band and of
profanity when chased in a high wind.
That the Panama hat is passed, as Is
asserted, may be true, the styles for next
summer will develop the fact. 1t Is to be re-
GREETED that piece of wearing apparel for
men so comfortable and light should ever
go out OF style. Men seized upon the Pana-
ma as the ladies seized upon the shirt waist
it was good thing, and they haven't let
go their hold on the shirt waist after q
dozen years and will In all proba bility be
holding on to. 1t as tenacfously a dozen
years hence.
Many Of the twists and turns shapes
and curves given by the wearers of the
Panama this summer were both fierce and
terrible but 1t does not follow that all
or its wearers We're so badly afflicted with
the rakish mania Yet the hat itself must
suffer for the sins Of the few and die the
natural and quick death of general popular
ity and Of being consequently run into the
ground and killed because of too universal
ADMIRATION.
However the young arbiters Of the af-
fairs of the world have decreed its fate
and 1t Is supposed to perish ignominiousy
While IT lasted 1t gave to men a sip of
the elixir of freedom from stiff tight bands
and heavy headwear. Think Of what Joy
it would be to men II they were permitted
by fashion to go around without two and
three-quarter inches of hard starched linen
about their necks in summer when the Their
mometer is 9S degrees in the shade Sup
pose II were the style to wear the neck
open and free do the ladies? The relief
need not be be expatiated upon. Men would
rollic and frolic in a newborn sense of
comfort
But alas. The young gentlemen with
the unkempt hair. stubby pipes and stubby
pens would Immediately proceed to scratch
OF learned squibs upon the passing of
the low neck for men, or the passing of
the once popular open throat affected by
the men who sought to be swagger this
summer. If the men themselves did not
kill any style which departs from conyen-
tionality ard comfort the young gentlemen
in question could be relied upon to do it.
Vale, Panama hat, long and sad fare
we'll Perhaps you will come to US next
summer in new shape so that we may
greet YOU like a long lost brother and if
So your welcome may be assured in adj
vance"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-17
EULOGIZED A. G. RIDDLE.
Garield's Former Private Secretary
Reads Paper on His Life.

The Chardon (Ohio) Republican of this
week tells of an address delivered by Mr..
w. ]. Ford at the Geauga county pioneer
reunion on 1.-The life and Work OF Albert
G. Riddle" Mr.. Ford followed Mr. Riddles
career from his boyhood days, which were
spent in that county, through the stirring
times In the eos. to his death, which oc-
CURED in Washington few months ago.
He told of Mr.. Riddles Intense anti-slayery
views. and showed that by his loyal and
steadfast support Of the governments pol
icy, both in Congress and official positions,
and warm personal friendship with Presi-
dent Lincoln, that his had been no small
part in the emancipation of the slaves and
the final result of that great conflict.
Mr. Ford was the late President Garflelds
first private secretary and spent much time
in Washington during the latter part of the
civil war and the fewsyears following. He
was an intimate friend of Mr.. Riddle, who
was for many years United States district
attorney for the District of Columbia. Mr..
Riddle began his career as lawyer In
Geauga county.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-17
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-17
WASHINGTON STATE DEMOCRATS.
Ticket Nominated at the Convention
at Tacoma

The democratic state convention of Wash
ington completed it's business last night and
adjourned. The following ticket was nomi-
mated by reclamation: Representatives in
Congress: George F. Cotterill Of King,
Stephen E. Barron of Okanogan and O.. R.
Holcomb of Adams
Judge of supreme court, James R. Reavis
of Yakima.
United States Senator George Turner
was Endorsed for reelection
The platform adopted indorses the Kan
sas City platform, opposes imperialism and
colonialism. government by injunction,
trusts and trust fostering tariffs and as
set currency. 1t condemns special priv
ileges given for grazing sheep on govern
ment forest reserves" and demands COM
plete exclusion from all American territory
of all Chinese, and denounces the repub-
lican majority in Congress for passing
the present weak and inadequate law"
Adherence is expressed of the tragedy
that resulted in the death of President Nc
kinley.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-17
SUITS FOR PARTITION.
Heirs Want Property Distributed On
der Order Of Court.

Proceedings in equity were instituted to-
day in the Supreme Court of the District of
Columbia by Margaret Kopp and six
others, through Attorneys Lambert and
Baker, against John Shea and others, to
secure the partition Of certain valuable
property interests in this city. Maria Shea,
then resident of the District. died in May,
1900. She was the owner of lots and 8
and part of lots 8 and 10, and lot II In res
ervation c; lot 10 In square $50 and part of
lot Is, square $685. Several Of the parties
to the suit are children of the deceased.
They claim to be entitled to a one-sixth in
terest each in the property, the improve
ments thereon including about thirty-two
buildings.
Mabel F. Donnelly. James D. Donnelly, jr,
and Thomas H. Donnelly, by James D.
Donnelly. next friend, today filed suit to
secure the partition Of certain unimproved
property. embracing 1880 square feet, at
the southeast corner Of Sd and streets.
Attorney J. j. Darlington represents the
compliments, who name William T. Don
nelly defendant.
A suit to secure partition was also filed
today by Laura V. H. Dee and Naomi Wer-
furth, through Attorneys Simon Lyon and
r. b. H. Lyon, against Charles A. Her
furth and six others. The property in
volved is premises 1877 sth street southeast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-17
The Age Of Bathtubs.

From the New York Tribune.
Disqueting gossip gained some currency
that famous old Battle Abbey. built on the
spot where Harold, the last of the Saxon
kings, was killed when William, Duke of
Normandy, invaded England, had been
desecrated by an American lessee. The
practical scion Of Uncle Sam says he has
made no changes except to PIT in electric
lights and bathtubs, and adds that there
was not single bathtub in the eatire abb
hey when he took possession.
No modern apostle of cleanliness can
blame the new occupant for what he has
DONE but IL the wraiths of William the
Norman and Harold the Saxon still stalk
about the scene OF the great battle OF
Hastings how peevish they must be at
the mere thought Of such innovations!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-17
EVIDENCE AGAINST HIM.
William Corkhill Fined for Destroying
Private PROPERTY.

William Corkhill, about forty-five years
of age, who resides on 10Th street north
east, was convicted in the Police Court to-
day on a charge of destroying private prop
erty and Judge Bundy imposed fine of
$25. and took his personal bonds to permit
him to go out and get the money.
Emma West. colored, who resides in the
same house with Corkhill, was the COM
plainant She told Judge Bundy that she
was out during Monday last and when she
returned she found her household effects
on the street and that a vase, pitcher and
several other ornaments were broken. The
defendant explained that the woman had
lived at his house for the last five years.
and that his wife and son took meals with
her in payment for her rent. Recently, he
said, he served legal notice on her to move.
but she refused to obey 1t and he employed
two men to set her effects out of the house.
Corkhill denied that any Of her things were
broken as result Of his action, but claimed
that the woman sent a man with push
cart to take the things away, and that the
cart turned over and the things fell out.
In answer to a question the defendant said
the men he employed to set the furniture
out were not legal officers.
Judge Bundy decided against him, and
said that he had no right to take the law
in his own hands, and that there was
proper way Of doing 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-17
BETTING AND DUELING.
President Hadley Draws a Parallel
Between Them.
From the Century.

from the century.
It is customary to treat this habit of bet
ting as if 1t were nothing but manifesto
ton of the gambling spirit-the spirit
which enjoys the excitement connected
with risk Of any kind, and which takes
pecunfary risks on current events for the
sake Of such enjoyment. This accounts
for a part Of the practice, but not for the
whole. If betting on sports had been moth
ing more than an Indulgence Of the pro-
pensity to gamble 1t would probably have
been restricted long ago. But it has an
other function, and very important one.
It can be used as a means Of checking ir-
responsible talk. The propensity of some
people to brag and buster makes them at
times public nuisance. The men In our
colleges, especially the younger and more
callow ones, are no exception to this rule.
Under these circumstances the demand that
the blusterer shall back his words by a
wager Of money becomes a means of pro-
lection to those about him against the un-
pleasant talk which Is otherwise dinned into
their ears.
In this respect the practice Of betting
has a function not unlike that which was
exercised by the practice of dueling q CEN
fury or two ago. In generations past the
blusterer was compelled to make good his
words by the wager Of his life. We have
become quieter In our temper at the begin
ming OF the twentieth century, and only de-
mand that he shall wager his money. But
the principle is the same in the two eases.
This can be used to some extent as a
theoretical justification for the practice OF
betting. 1t is, however, far more defensible
as theoretical view than as a practical
argument, for in actual life betting fails to
accomplish its object. In this respect also
the parallel between betting and dueling
holds good. The duel checked irresponsible
language on the part of those who could
not fight; but to those who were ready to
take their lives in their hands 1t offered an
indemnity instead Of restraint. In like
manner, the public tolerance Of betting al
lows those who have money to wager to
give themselves free indulgence In boastins
In betting, as in dueling, the whole COM
munity suffers under the evils of the prae-
tice without realizing much Of the theoret-
ically possible good.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-17
The White House Barricade.

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
1 wish you would invite the attention of
the architects and engineers who have
charge Of the improvements connected
with the White House to that iron mon
strosity which encloses the beautiful grounds
around the executive mansion. OF what pos
sible use is that massive iron fence? Its
removal would greatly add to the dignity
and picturesque aspect of the White House
and surrounding grounds. It's removal would
also materially improve the appearance Of
that interesting part Of the city and give
it's general aspect refreshing landscape
newness that the public and good taste
would highly appreciate.
The curbing should remain-or, better
still. remove the entire eyesore and sub
stitute white marble curbing or artistic
balustrade with some decorations that would
be in harmony with the executive White
House" mansion. ]. s. POTTER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-17
Final Hearing Postponed.

In connection with the proceedings insti-
tuted August % last by Frank Davis, col
ored. against Lucy C. Davis to recover from
her the custody OF their young son, Messer
Davis. an order was today signed by JUS
tice Barnard of the Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia continuing until final
hearing of the case the injunction prevent
Ing Mrs. Davis from removing the child
from this jurisdiction
The case involves the validity of a decree
OF divorce granted Mrs. Davis by a Kansas
court. Mr.. Davis alleging that she was not
q legal resident of the state mentioned at
the time she prosecuted the suit in question.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-17
ABSOLUTE DIVORCE.
Charming M. Edwards, Said to Be a
Policeman. Named as Defendant.

Charming NJ. Edwards, said to be a men,
Der OF the metropolitan police force. is
named defendant in proceeding for abso-
lutte divorce, which has been instituted in
the Supreme Court Of the District OF CO.
lumbia by his wife. Georgianna Edwards.
The parties were married In Baltimore, Au-
gust 8. 1900. the petitioner at that time be-
ing widow, with two small children. Mrs
Edwards accuses her husband not only OF
treating her in q cruel and brutal manner,
but Of being guilty Of infidelity.
The petitioner, who Ii represented by At
torney w. p. Williamson, explains that
February u last. she rled suit for divorce
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-17
ECCENTRIC RAILWAYS.
low Engineers Overcome Diff
culties.
From the London Globe.

From the London Globe.
AS the iron track is bound to force its
way into most corners of the world, it is
not surprising that some lines of railway
exist which are striking evidence of sin
gularly bold conception carried out in the
face Of obstacles which seemed almost in
surmountable. Sometimes the route of the
future line lies across desert; then the
great law of the compensation of nature
seems to make itself felt, for to balance the
saving of time and money, due to the fact
that long tunnels will not have to be cut
through hills or mountains, the engineers
are confronted by the total absence OF three
essential elements of construction, namely,
wood. iron and water, which have to be
transported along the newly laid line as 1t