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The broad ax., 1903-09-05
MAsoUERADING FRUITS.
mats and seeds That Resemble In
Form Certain Animals
and Insects.

OF fruits that resemble animals, the
buffalo-headed nut. trapa bicornis Of
China, is perhaps the most astonishing
Nothing is more curious than its re-
semblance to a bufialO-head. horns,
eyes and nose.
Il Is an aquatic plant, with dissected
submerged leaves and a tuft Of aerial
broad leaves. The nut contains a sweet
edible kernel, and a species in Cashmere
is a staple food. One species has been
naturalized in our Concord river.
These nuts are also known as water
caltrops. in allusion to The spiked balls,
formerly used to impede cavalry. The
initiative shape has no suppOsable use.
except as the horns may hinder animals
from swallowing IT,
Some seeds resemble insects. Thus.
the husk Of biserrula pelecinus suggests
caterpillar OF a centipede; the seed
Of the castor-oil plant a beetle, and,
still more, a jatropha would easily be
mistaken for a beetle. showing thoraX
and two elytra with their lines Of or
namentation.
A low leguminous plant Of the Med
iterranean region, scorpiurus subvil-
iAsa, has a pod that resembles a worm
or a serpent more than a scorpions tail.
which is the meaning Of the generic
name; but in scorpiurus vermicullats
the likeness to a caterpillar is so strik-
ing that the pods are sometimes laid
upon salads to test the nerves Of guests;
the latter is called the caterpillar plant
The broad ax., 1903-09-05
clever george.

why Is Emily so anxious to hurry
~ her wedding day."
"She told me George was the anxious
bne."
George! Why George said he'd Wait
,or her any length OF tme-no matter
how long IL was"
did he?"
YES he said he'd wait for her seven
years, and IL that wasn't long enough
he'd wait seven years longer"
Clever George. OF course that was
lust the way to make Emily determine
that she'd marry him at once. ''-CleYe-
land Plain Dealer.
The broad ax., 1903-09-05
Clearly Net That.

sAre you sure, Mr.. Spoonamore, I" she
asked him, after a moments pause, 1T
isn't my $4,000 legacy, instead Of me,
that attracts your"
Il am, Miss Higgsworthy," he an
sWered, with strong feeling. Il thought
1t was ten times as much as that!"-
Chicago Tribune.
The broad ax., 1903-09-05

Teacher was telling the class about
the collar bone, and little Lucy's club
by hand went up to ask permission to
speak.
I know, teacher" she hsped; Il
know what people has when they break
the collar bone-they has the cholera
morbusi"-N. Y. Times.
The broad ax., 1903-09-05
u Greateat ~.

SerTant-There's beggar at the door,
sir.
Goodart-Well, see that he gets what
he is most in need Of, and
Scramble you mean that I'm to
make him use your bathroom, sir?-
Philadelphia Press.
The broad ax., 1903-09-05

Il Is proposed 70 use currents Of elec.
tricity IN place Of anaesthetics for opera.
tons on the teeth. One pole Is connect.
ed to an electrode nolded to atthe tooth
and lined with vet asbestos 70 counter.
act any heating effect on the tooth II.
self Dive minutes sufices to render IN.
sensible a tooth With a single fang.
The broad ax., 1903-09-05

A certain justice OF the peace IN Mary
land evidently imagines that cows can
read big print He recently gave q YER
diet against q railroad company for KIN
ing COW near q road crossing for the
reason that ~the defendant had no sign
~ at the crossing.
The broad ax., 1903-09-05

Say. pa, queried little Johnny Bum
peTnickle, what's a test case?"
"a test case, my son" answered the
wise parent, sis a case brought up in
court to decide whether there is enough
IN It to justify the lawyers in working
mp similar cases. Cincinnati Enquirer
The broad ax., 1903-09-05
Eui.ssd Al 4. Pea oHiss At chiaea
NJ a. SseonS-elas Maiiss.


"A woman can never keep anything
% herself, said Danboy to his wife, who
had been repeating something he didn't
want known.
''oh, yes. she can" said Ms. Danboy,
sWestly.
"Pd Ike TO know what it g." he
gr0Wled.
Its her real and private opinion Of
her husband. "-Tit-Bits
The broad ax., 1903-09-05
plRerenee Of opInion.

'What IL genius?" asked the man who
has liking for sbstruse questions
There is a difference Of opinion on
that question" answered Mr.. Sirius
Barker; "some people think that genius
is an infinite capacity for taking pains;
others that It Is the ability TO get on
without doing any work worth men
hOning. "-Washington Star.
The broad ax., 1903-09-05

Yes" answered Miss Cayenne.
Il understand the people concerned
are almost heartbrOken."
That's true. Itwas dreadful humil-
IatiOn to them to find they didn't have
enough influence 70 keep It out Of the
newspapers. Washington Star.
The broad ax., 1903-09-05

Willie (who has attended three rainy
Sunday school excursiOns)-Mamma,
why does it rain every day?
Mamma-WeIl, Willie, think that all
the farmers must have prayed for rain,
and God has been answering each prayer
separstely.-N. Y. Times.
The broad ax., 1903-09-05

SubbubsI bought some chickens
yesterday and started q poultry yard,
and early this morning there were two
colored men hanging around my place.
Col: South-Yo' don't say, sub? And
DO 20 really hang 'em up hyar merely
TO- stealin' chickens? - Philadelphia
The broad ax., 1903-09-05
- suRerarItlon.
u sunenfitinns9n

"Are you superdtious?
mot in the least" answered Miss
Giggins. Il used to be, but, do you
know, I found that whenever got to
believing IN signs had bad luek."-
washington Star.
The broad ax., 1903-09-05

Simple wonder why fishermen al
Ways szsggerate so terribly about the
ash they catch?
sharpe Because it's q lot easier to lie
than it Is to catch hsh.-Ally Sloper.
The broad ax., 1903-09-05

oh. he vas q born debater! said
one friend to another the other day.
There Is nothing he likes better than
en- argument He won't even eat any
thing that agrees with him. "-Tit-Bits
The broad ax., 1903-09-05
Cot = LIfe Customer.

you haven't charged me nearly as
much for half soling these shoes as
expected
1o, ma'am. We charge according
to size Of shoe. Chicago Tribune
The broad ax., 1903-09-05
Rash Guess.

Two secrets only woman hath; concerning
these she's sage;
Ons-haH her life she hides her lOves-ths
other half her age
-Detruif Free Press
The broad ax., 1903-09-05

r7h2t Is E0ur idea of apopular tunef''
"A poDnlar TINE. said the nan Nho
takes music seriously, SIS one thst rsis
20 be universally dlzlIksd. Washing
The broad ax., 1903-09-05

Mofher-When you get angry with
Bobby gonss you must stop and count
Son-I tried that once. and he LIT ne
% hard counted 20 staFs.-Judee.
The broad ax., 1903-09-05

Thres-seVenfhs 81 thetofal eolonialt tier.
ritary Of the world. Egypt ana the Sou.
dan SECLUDED. belongs 70 Great Brit
ala.
The broad ax., 1903-09-05
Not a Game for the FIdEety.

so you're learning to play chess"
said Maud.
The moves must be very dimcult"
eyes. But the worst part isn't the
moving. It's the keeping still "-Wash-
Ington Star.
The broad ax., 1903-09-05

This life - mOurnfully unjust
Il Is a world OF woe.
The more We kick about q truBt
The higher prices 50.
Washington Star.
The broad ax., 1903-09-05
He Took the Hint.

The bashful lover drew his breath
And made an effort grand;
II wish were the glove" he cried
That rests upon your hapd!"
She blushed a tribe. and replied,
II must admire your taste,
But I would rather that YOU were,
The belt around my waist"
N. Y. Times.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-11-15
New High-CIass Millinery at HaIf-Price
REGARDLESS OF COST OR VALUE

Moa morning W pac
xayh enmdew dcoau value ndeT Ay
lie
The
atoms fm many
wtM
tim ma "a
will
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-11-15
Linens and SheetinuS

Just few underpriced items for Monday,
but they hold out money saving inducements
sufficient to interest any woman
AlI-linen Bleached and UnbIeached Damask
-62-inch, good heavy quality,
worth 60c and Csc yard Spe- AXC
Extra Heavy Aiilinen Damask, 66-inch
our dollar quality. Monday 7r
Napkins to match, per dozen. ...... .$1.75
Ready.Made Sheets and Cases
Bleaehed Sheets, size 72x9O, regular a
price 55c each. Special Monday, only. 4s0C
Bleached Sheet, size S1x90. regular n O
price Csc each. Special Monday, only zoo
Unbleaehed Sheets, size 72x90-at the Mon
day sale price you are getting these sheets
for less than cost of materials alone. q a.
Pillow Cases-42x3Sk, 45x3sh and 54x36
in the regular 121ac lac and Ice quail NJ
ities-at choice Monday, each. ...... t|C
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-11-15

A Few Specials in Our
UndermusIin Dept.
Ladies' FIanneIette Gowns-High neck,
square yoke, finished in silk embroidery,
roll collar and cuffs-in fancy pink 7E1
and blue stripes Special at......-. q O
Ladies Gowns of plain pink and blue teasel
CLOTH square yoke of tucking, roll collar and
cuffs, extra wide and long. Spe- n o
cial, at ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 0OO
Flannelette Skirts, extra wide, with flare
founce, finished with deep hem, q D.
III - ~ ~
Ladies' Black Mercerized Petticoats, daintily
made with tailored seams and finished with
plaitings and bias bands-a bar mR@r
gain at Observation-Disclosures. O/sSO
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-11-15
Wash Goods DoMEsT!cs

Wash Goods DoMEsIlcs
MousseIine de Soes-We have received
complete line of Mousseline de Soies In all
the new evening shades and black, for we'd
ding and reception dresses in the best quail
tiles. They will be on sale Monday,
at, per az ~saI AEN
English Vestngs-This line of goods is very
popular this season. Our business on them is
enormous our assortment the largest. We
n nave n efees t le@ lowest. .A5C TO 65C
FIanneettes- fold, the 15c quail A.
ity. Special Monday, a yard. ....... SO
KeTso Crepe Waistings, fieeced, light and dark
colors, Dresden and Persian stripes A.
and dots. '...'...... go
Cotton Suitings and Ginghams table IN.
full of these goods worth 15c. Monday. SVC
Cotton Bats, 25 cases good clean antiseptic
bats, worth &c. F0LM~
Monday. .............. ....... St3 J<sO
Comfort Sateens, Cretonnes, silk finished
Empire Cuttings - In EEn
etc. Observation-Disclosures. &c ~ 1OC
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-07
THE M.0-AA TREATMENT
Food in Tablet Form
That Increases Fiesh-Guarantesd
by +. s. Williams L. Co.

The discovery of Mio-na, the remarkable flesh
forming food that builds up good. healthy, solid
flesh and makes thinness and scrawniness thing
Of the past has revolutionfzed medical practice I'm
certain lines.
Its power to do all that Is claimed for II was 80
clearly proven TO +. s. Williams Co. that they
have sold Mi-o-na with the understanding that if
It fails the purchase price was TO be refunded
F. s. Williams g. Co. certainly exhibited courage
in taking up this method Of selling Mi-o-ps, buo
the results have fully proven their Judgment that
the Mi-o-na treatment for stomach troubles, euia
ciatfon general weakness and rundown condition
is the only eficacious and reliable cure.
Mi-o-na possesses healing and soothing qualities
that make II especially valuable In cases OF chronic
INDICATION and Dyspepsia. Two three tablets
taken each day in connection with the regular food
prove II a true flesh former.
All that many woman lacks to be positively
pretty Is a little more flesh on her face. To look
In ggard or fat Is never becoming. The use or
Mi-o-na will this defect.
With every Soc. box of Mona that +. s. VIII
linms & Co, 9Th and streets NV, sell they
will give a written promise TO refund the money
II ii does not give increase In flesh and restore
strength. What trifiing cost this is IL IL makes
you well; II It fails the expense Is absolutely
nothing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-07
To Celebrate Opening Of the simplon
Tunnel

The Italian ambassador In this city has
forwarded to the State Department an inyl-
tation to this country to take part in the
International exhibition of Means of Car
rtage by Land and of Aeronautics. TO be
held in Milan. Italy. in 1905. to celebrate
the opening of the Simplon tunnel. Among
the subjects the United States is invited
to exhibit in the following: Transporta-
ton on earth and IN the air. marine trans
portation, insurance. decorative art and
workshop of industrial art. The exhibition
will undoubtedly offer splend opportu-
nifty to demonstrate the progress made
along these lines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-07

One stenographer, 81, 600, and one Al S:sn..
In catalogue NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. IN charge
Of old classification On place of assistant
at 81 500 increase OF 5000. S2.OOG; assistant
In charge of Redistribution un place OF as
sistant at $3.50, increase of 5000, S2Hs,;
three assistants at 81 800 each lin place al
five assistants at 81, 500. two being dropped
above). s.. 400.
Binding Observation-Disclosures In charge Tin.
crease from $1,000. s., SEQ
photography division-Chief of division.
$1,000 chief assistant (in place Of assistant
at 81. 200, increase of $500. 81 800
An Increase of $500 each for four chief
assistants of division, and I'm the copyright
division the, following additional clerks:
Four at $fe00 each, five at 81 900. one at
$500, one at 5000 and one boy at $500
For the work Of preparing index Ia
comparative legisla ton, SOS, HO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-07
A GUARANTEED cATARRn CURE.

Do not desc the stomach In the vain hope o.
curing catarrh Breathe the heaith-giving Hyometi
and you win inhaie medicated air through yeuA
and throat that Will kill all catarrhal gerxna.
Henry Evans. go and 924 # st. NV. guaranteeoi
to refund the money should Hycmei not give satib.
facfion. II is the only catarrhal treatment sole
III this way. = :,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-07
| GOVERNMENTAL NEEDS
Estimates for the Year Ending
June 80, 1905.
TOTAL S624,502,l46.07
IMPROVEMENTS RECOMMENDED
BY HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS
Material Increases in the Clerical
Forces Requested-District Of CO.
lumbia Estimates Transmitted.

The Speaker laid before the House today
tho estimates of appropriations for the sup
port of the government for the fiscal year
ending June 80, 1905. The grand total which
Congress is asked to appropriate is a24.-
5G2 1867. while the appropriations for 1904
were S692 2S6. 990.57 The increases, by de-
a,.tr rlI halnu
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-07
Library of Congress.

farther to the south on 18th street. 10 I've
selected by the President.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-07
Miscellaneous Public Works.

New building for Institution for Deaf and
Dumb. $50, 600; rebuilding light house wharf
at Washington, $4,000. new light tower at
Fort WASHINGTON 81 500
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-07
Public Works.

Buildings bureau engraving and print
ing, completion of buildings under present
limit. s1l5.IU; Butler building. installation
of an elevator and changes Incidental there
to. 81 ftEL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-07
Indian Head Proving Grounds.

Concreting range battery, 81, 500; improve
ments to wharves and slips, $1,000: sui
phuric-acid plant consisting of the neces-
sar3 buildings and apparatus for making
sulphuric acid, s55,oo0; coal storage and
coal handling facilities, $1,000; additional
powder magazines. s20.000; extension Of
boiler plant $4,000. Total $121 800
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-07
Government Hospital for Insane.

The sum of $4,000 Is estimated for re-
pairs and improvements recommended as
follows: Roadways, &c, $4,000; wells,
$500: new laundry, 10000; new kitchen,
5000; hydrotherapeutic apparatus, $1,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-07
Department of State.

For one law clerk, $3.50, and assistant
$1,59o; three private secretaries. at $3.50;
nine messengers, at $3.50; three coachmen,
a $40: temporary typewrters Ito be select
ed by the SeCretarN), S2,AO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-07

Grand totals 1924 J02 148 OF S6tS, $50. $50 81
'Including Deficiencies, miscellaneous and peTna-
Eent annual
The estimates for the support of the gov
eminent service In and around Washing
ton, exclusive of the District of Column
bia civil estimates. which have been pub-
lished before. are given below. Many nota-
BILE improvements are recommended by the
executive officers and material increases In
the clerical forces of the departments are
requested.
In the following statement, all references
to items of estimate relate entirely to new
projects, to increases in salaries and In
the number of offices. The regular annual
estimates are not noted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-07

Continuing grading. extending roads and
paths clearing and improving grounds.
81 600; materials for fence to inclose the
whole of the observatory grounds, $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-07
Territory of Hawaii.

The secretary of the territory asks fol
the following increases: Salary of governor
from 5000 to 500; salary of the judges
$1,000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-07
River Improvements.
National Museum and *


si3nsl museum. $4,000
Continuing the construction Of the build
ing for the national museum, S3O0.00O.
Sunday and night opening, national mu-
seum-Fur the necessary expenses ofNkeep-
ing the national museum building open to
the public on Sundays from 10 am. to
pm. and on weekday nights from Z pm.
to 10 pm including the heating and light
ing OF the building. and the employment of
necessary electrician. firemen. watchmen,
attendants and laborers, $12.0
Acuuirement Of the tract of land lying be-
tween the present eastern boundary of the
National Zoo,og cal Park and the new high
way to be established by the District of Co.
lumbia from Adams mill road to Ilenesaw
avenue, and also of the tract lying between
the present western boundary of said park
and the new highway to be established by
the District of Columbia from Cathedral
avenue to klingle road, sixty thous 1nds
dollars; said tracts to be acquired by pur-
chase or by confemnat ton; and said land,
when acquired. to become part of the Ma
tional Geological Park, 100000.
Army Medical Museum and Library Build
ing-Six iron book stacks in library hall. in
Guiding iron supports, stairs, perforated gal
lery floors. and necessary hard wood
shelves, $4,000
Concerning the Sunday opening at the
National Museum. a note in the estimates
says:
1.-The National Museum is open to the pub.
lie only on week days from 8 am to 30
pm. and its important educational features
are restricted to persons having leisure
during the daytime on week days 1t has
long been desired that means be granted for
so extending the hours of opening that no
one shall he deprived of the advantage
which II offers for instruction and enlight-
eminent Such an arrangement has been in
successful operation at the Library of Con-
gress for several years. and similar course
has long been pursued by the larger mu-
seums elsewhere in this country and In most
European capitals , n''i-1
1.-THE National Museum building has re-
Gently been provided with complete install
lation OF electric wires and lamps and
could. therefore. be opened both evenings
and Sundays at the mere cost of the neces-
sary additional supplies and help The
Smithsonian building, however has not yet
been furnished with the means for lighting
the public halls, but could be opened on
Sundays.
obtaining the extra amount of coal and of
electric current required, and for the en-
ployment of few additional persons to sup
plement the night and Sunday watch force
which is very small. Three plans are sug-
gested for the extension of the hours OF
opening. The first includes every weekday
evening and Sundays; the second three
evenings during each week and every Sun
day; the third. Sundays only. The first
plan Is most strongly recommended, and is
the one on which this estimate Is based"
improvements to Public Grounds.
note also makes the following recon-
mendation about public grounds:
AN increase of s.. 800 is asked for the in
closed grounds of the Executive Mansion.
There are certain improvements which
should be made in these grounds to make
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-07
Department of Agriculture.

One solicitor at $500; one telephone
and telegraph operator. 81 100; increase of
thirty graded clerks in the various bureaus.
Additional appropriations are asked for
field and department work in the several
divisions. One assistant editor. $500: one
chief clerk. $500; one assistant chief,
81 400; one chief clerk. 500.
Department Of Commerce and Labor.
Office Of the secretary-One confidential
clerk, $1,000; three chiefs Of division. $4,000:
one ehief at s., 800; one at 1900: one CASH
Ter. $1,000; one solicitor. $500; one law
clerk - 800, and one at $4,000. Also eighty
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-07
Marine Barracks, Washington.

Construction and completion of adj
dition to marine barracks, including the
erection and furnishing of band room,
mess hail, mems kitchen and mems gym
Easium, marine barracks, S150.H10
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-07

WOmen's Rippled Eiderd
Sacques. in pink. blue, red
and gray round collar; 81
bound with satteen frog ~
fastenings. Special. ...... =
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-11

In the three weeks still remaining for the trans
action OF the important business awaiting its action
the closing session Of the Fifty-seVenth Congress
eonfrOnts task Of such magnitude that there is
little reason to hope for a creditabe performance.
Among the duties to be discharged, If the Republi-
can majority purpose to present anything like
satisfactory record to the voters Of the country are
the ratification Of the Cuban reciprocity treaty and
the enactment OF the antitrust laws that shall be
something more than an attempt to fool the peOple
with DunkO legislation intended to be ineffective.
Inc fulhlment Of our pledge Of fair dealing toward
CuOa Is avoided by Republicans because of fear
OF reciprocity as menace to the inviOabilty of the
Dingley tariff schedules and, further because GER
tain trust influences forbid. It is under trust or
oers indeed that all progress towards recprOcits is
opposed by the Republican leaders in Congress-
marx Hannas "stand-pap' policy will prevail for
the service OF the trusts Similarly determined not
20 attack directly the mOnOpOlies enjoyed by the
trusts, the Republican majority will see to it that
no antitrust law which promises to restrain the evil
operations OF the big combines is enacted during
the session now drawing to a close This fact has
become apparent in the character of the make be-
lieVe antitrust bills introduced by Republican trick
sUers Teere is legislation In sight which contains
promise OF trust restriction There are no indica-
lions that such Legislation will be attempted The
people OF this country should now begin to perceive
that the Republican majority in Congress serves the
trusts only. This truth will become quite plain by
March next. The Republicans have been playing
a bluhing game since December 1, bat the time is
now near when Showdown" becomes Imperative
The iOrce of the revelation should have b.
upon the fortunes Of RepubIicanism in 1904
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-11

If New Mexico and Arizona once get into the
Union yOked together it is safe guess that they
will never be separated. Much Of the opposition
to the admission Of the territories is the ontgrowh
Ofiealousy Of the growing political power Of the
vest, which is felt in the east It is Of some i'm
portance from the standpoint Of sectOnalism wheth-
er New Mexico and Arizona have four senator's and
two congressman or only half that number. Then.
too, there are the national conventions to be
thought Of.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-11

A cablegram from Honolulu informs us tI
consequence OF the removal Of the duty on e.
clippers of that article will save $50 900 on "a car
goes which are now route for that port. It is
not clear whether 1t s the eOnsgnOr or the consignee
that stands to save the $50, 600, either to whom
might be regarded as the shipper but it is made evil
dent that the consumer derives no benefit.