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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-13
GEN. GILLESPIE's TRIP.
Will Inspect Important Works Along
the Gulf of Mexico.

General Gillespie, chief of engineers, left
here last evening to make an inspection
of the important works IN progress in the
harbors along the Gulf OF Mexico. Board
ing the lighthouse tender Arbutus at New
Orleans, and accompanied by Major Craig
hill, the engineer officer in charge of that
district. he will visit in turn Mobile Pensa-
cola, Tampa and Key West at which last
named point he will leave the steamer and
come back to Washington by way of jack
sonville, Savannah and Charleston. The
inspection will consume about three weeks.
and will be the first time General Gillespie
has visited the gulf ports since he became
the official head of the engineer department
of the army. Colonel Alex. Mackenzie will
have charge OF affairs in this city during his
absence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-13
A CREDITABLE SHOWING.
Comparatively Few Of Higginson's
Jackfes Absent Without Leave.

A report just received at the Navy De-
partment from Rear Admiral Higginson,
commanding the battle ship squadron off
Pensacola, Fla; is Of especial interest in
view Of the recent reports of wholesale de-
sertions from the North Atlantic squadron.
Says Admiral Higginson:
II have the honor to report that during
the last week, from March 1 to March s,
2370 men of the battle ship squadron have
been granted liberty at this place, of which
number fiftyseven remain absent over lib
erty at the end Of the week, a percentage
of "a. This showing Is most creditable, es-
pecially after several months spent in the
West Indies, where very little liberty could
be given 1 have also heard from number
of citizens of Pensacola and through the
newspapers at this place Pensacola) of the
marked sobriety and orderly conduct of
the men while on shore"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-13
Mr.. Morgan in the Citv.

Mr.. j. Pierpont Morgan called at the
White House yesterday afternoon and held
a conference with the President. He was
alone, and remained for about half an hour
with Mr.. Roosevelt. The nature Of his call
was not disclosed Last night Mr.. Morgan
and his party took dinner at the Arlington
Hotel, Senator Hanna and Miss Phelps, the
latter's niece, being Mr.. Morgan's guests
Announcement was made at the hotel that
Mr.. Morgan and his party would remain in
Washington until today, and possibly until
SATURDAY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-13
Fruit Culture in Texas.

There is considerable activity in Texas
by the farmers who have decided to raise
fruit" said D. G. Semmes Of Austin to a
Star man at the Raleigh this morning.
Large orchards are being planted and
many OF the business men are investing in
the interests. Many thousand trees are be-
Ing shipped into the state and the farmers
are turning to fruit culture with a determi-
nation and belief that they will soon be
able to make large sums Of money out of
the venture"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-13
Comet Hunter.
the Syracuse Herald.

From the Syracuse Herald
DR.. William r. Brooks of Hobart College
has just been awarded his seventh comet
medal having up to cate discovered
twenty-three different comets. OF course.
none of them have hit the earth as yet.
but they might. and in giving us SUFFICIENT
warning of their approach TO permit of our
lodging them. DIR. Brooks really Is doing
a very useful. and communicable work
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-13
UNDER GRAVE CHARGE
PERRIN II. SUMNER ACCUSED OF
GRAND LARCENY.
Enters a Protest When Under Ex-
amination-Arranges to Give Bond
for Appearance.

Perrin H. Summer, proprietor Of the Home
lunch room. at III 18th street northwest,
was arrested this morning by Detectives
Baur and Muller and taken to police head
quarters on a complaint that had been
made against him in connection with
money transaction. After Capt. Boardman
and the detective had made an investigation
of the complaint a charge Of grand larceny
was preferred against Sumner, and he ar
ranged to give bond for his appearance.
Mrs. Mildred Rice of 620 9TH street north
west is mentioned as complainant in the
case. 1t is alleged that she gave him S1CO
In business transaction, and that Mrs.
Saunders Of GO 9TH street had promised to
let him have $50 tomorrow Mrs. Rice al
leges that she gave up her money for the
purpose Of purchasing an oven and to be-
come Summers partner in the baking bust
ness. 1t is alleged by Mrs Saunders that
her $50 was to be invested in a business
that would net her 5000. Being neighbors
the women discussed their business affairs
and 1t was in this way that each learned of
the others dealings with Sumner.
The defendant, 1t is alleged, advertised
for women with money to invest. but Mrs.
Rice and Mrs. Saunders met him through
a friend. 1t is claimed that he made an
offer of marriage to each woman. They
discussed with each other their dealings
with the man, and when they saw his pic
ture In the Sunday issue of a New York
paper they concluded they would call upon
the police. Detective Baur made an inves-
tigation and a photograph Of the keeper
of the lunch room was obtained from the
New York authorities.
Denies the Charge.
Sumner was foune at his place Of bust
ness this morning by the detectives. His
son and daughter were there with him, and
they had Attorney Darlington at head
quarters about the time their father
reached Captain Boardman's office. While
in the office Sumner protested that he had
done nothing wrong. He admitted, 1t is,
said, that he had been arrested in New
York for alleged swindling. Hes said he
was then the victim Of others who used
him as a tool, and that he was pardoned
by the governor the last time he was in
trouble. He was measured and photo
graphed at headquarters this afternoon.
Tomorrow he will be taken to the Police
Court. and Judge Kimball will probably
be called upon to pass upon the case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-13

Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massa-
chusetts oyster dealers have formed a
combination, with capital of 100000.
The Western news., 1903-10-28
A WARLIKE ARRAY.

Official figures show that during the
years 1888 to 1900 the mortality in the
French army was more than double that
in the German army.
A naval gun when fired sustains a
pressure of l5 to II tons to the square
inch. 1t has previously stood a charge
giving force of 20 tons to the square
inch at the proving grounds.
The Moorish sultan's army is won
derful affair. 1t fights by making noise
rather than by killing the enemy The
army consists of $4,000 men, Some are
armed with discarded British Martini
Henrys; others with homemade imita-
tions of the Martini Henry, which jam
and refuse to fire, while others have the
old flintlock muzzle-loader, which is of
doubtful habits.
During the Boer war British soldier
who had been reported killed in certain
battle and against whose name in the
regimentA book a note to that effect
had been made, afterward turned up
and reported himself Then the SER
geant made another note in the book
'Died by mistake" The man was placed
in hospital and few weeks later sue
cumbed to the injuries he had received
This fact was communicated to the SER
geant through the colonel OF the regi-
ment, and then a third note was made:
"Re-died by order OF the colonel"
The Western news., 1903-10-28
FIGHTS MADDENED COWS.
nAro Attacks Calf and Makes Vicious
Onslaughts on Defending An
Amals Until Killed by Shot,

A large gray eagle, the first seen in
the vicinity of Somerville, N. J., in
many years, created CONSERVATION
among herd OF cattle on the farm Of
Charles Covert, near Mount Bethel.
The eagle flew from the mountains to
the lowlands where the cattle were
grazing. 1t took shelter in a tree. and
waiting an opportunity swooped down
on a calf of the herd. The mother of
the calf and several cows surrounded
the eagle and forced it from it's prey.
The eagle attacked the cows, and it's
onslaught was so furious that the ami
mails were stampeded, but they rallied
again and circled frantically around
the calf thrusting at the eagle vicious
ly with their horns each time it re-
newed its attack on the smaller ami
NAL.
The eagle resorted to strategic meas
ures by driving the cows, one by one
across the field. At this juncture Gov
ert. who had been attracted by the
disturbance among the cattle appeared
on the scene with a gun. The eagle
alighted on rail fence to await devel-
opments and minute later fell to the
ground shot through the head. 1t is
one of the largest specimens ever seen
here. and covert will have 1t preserved.
Four of Covert's cattle had strips of
hide torn from their bodies by the
eagle.
The Western news., 1903-10-28
LEBAUDY PUTS ON ROYAL AIRS
StyAes hlmseIf jacques T., Emperor
OF Sahara, in His Letters-Expects
Splendid Reception In Paris.

Jacques l., emperor Of Sahara "a
making preparations to have himself
received at his residence, 6 Rue De
Berri, Paris, where will float from the
balcony his Saharan flag ornamented
with two lions, supporting q shield
bearing as device laborer pushing
plow attached to a motor.
His majesty" has been busy man
since landing at Hamburg. He sent
letter to Capt. lures, Of the cruiser Cali
lee. thanking him for rescuing the five
abandoned sailors; he received hun
dreds OF letters and kilograms addressed
Jacques l., Emperor of Sahara" and
he announces his intention to initiate
Andrew Carnegie, giving a large sum to
the arbitration court, which he wishes
to pass on the legitimacy of his claim
to the new empire. Lebaudy's plan for
religious instruction may displease Pre-
mier Combes. for Is brothers of the
Christian Doctrine order and Is daugh-
t~rs OF the Holy Ghost will attend to the
religious education of the ec.tlere: also
IA missionaries have been eor~~od ror
the capital. Troja. which + III unbuilt.
The throne for the inarr--~e';cn has
been ordered from Paris rr'. ~lsterer,
and Lebaudy's official paper IS inscribed
Empire of Sahara. libcrtv Of con-
science, force work, manufacture, COM
merce, agriculture labor
Lebaudy has summoned l / men, whom
ne calls ministers of state" to Glion,
Switzerland for reconciliation re!e-
tive to his plans; he has secured a quota
or co'onists and is now preparing for a
second waiting list He is ARRANGING for
an army OF 100 men, commanded by a
lieutenant general, who will draw a
salary equal to that of the commander
of any army corps in France. The first
SETTLERS start on November Is.
Lebaudy will soon visit England to
buy printing outfit and adjustable
houses; he will next issue a proclama-
'on to the powers. In the meantime
the French press calls on the govern
ment to take action against Lebardy
some calling him a pirate, while al re-
mand that he defray the expense of The
government cruiser Galilee. which lib
Grated the men who now bring damage
suits. The papers declare 1t is all like
page from Jules Verne.
The Western news., 1903-10-28
HARD TINES IN HONDURAS.
commercial Paralysis Expected to
Result When Panama Canal
II Built,

British Honduras Is sometimes cal,od
the Ireland OF America. Blessed with
soil OF unsurpassed fertility, mild and
eqnable climate and variety of ratura
productions but rarely found within SC
restricted an area, the colony is vet af
nicted with hard times. Although ore
OF the most thinly populated of the hab-
liable regions OF the globe, the number
OF its inhabitants is constantly decreas
ing; the labor market is overstocked
agricultural industries are declining.
trade and commerce languish and the
pinch OF depression is felt by all classes,
according to the Brooklyn Eagle.
The reason for this state of affairs is
not hard to discover 1t is the same
curse that has crushed Ireland-ab-
sentee landlordism-in little different
but not less fatal form. The area of the
colony is only 1896 square miles. or
this $500 square miles, or one-third. is
owned by one London land COMPANY
In all more than four-ffths of the COL
ony is the property of a handful of
English proprietors who will not sell
nor lease nor permit settlement nor cul-
tivation. They derive a sure, steady
and perpetual income by working the
mahogany, rosewood, cedar, logwood
and other natural products of the for
ests, and for this reason desire to keep
their domains forever a wilderness.
An effort has been made to compel
these absentee landlords to sell their
holdings at an appraised valuation
However, so overshadowing is their in
f1uence that the laws passed for this
purpose have proved imperative. It
therefore seems probable that the coun-
try will long continue to be held in pawn
by few English proprietors who have
never even visited its shores and that
its wealth will be sent abroad to enrich
the Golfers of the strangers instead Of
remaining to stimulate trade and in
dustry at home.
The Western news., 1903-10-28
SCHOOL AND COLLEGE,

Nearly 40 years as teacher in one
school, and that the school where she
studied as girl, is the record of the
late Anna E. l.. Parker, of the Frank
lin school in Boston.
DR. Maurice Bloomfield, professor of
SanslSrit and comparative philoloey at
Johns Hopkins, is spending his vacation
in reading the proof of a glossary of
words found in the ancient Vedas of the
Babylonians.
Mrs. Leland Stanford has given to the
university of which she is the patron
ess the famous Brugsch Bey collection
OF Egyptian antiquities. 1t contains a
vast number of objects, large and small,
dating from G000 to 5000 B. G.
Prof George N. Olcott, of Columbia
university has several times been asked
what the initial "N' in his name stood
for. He usually evades these replies,
but he confessed a short time ago to an
old classmate that the mystic initial
stood literally for Nothing" 1t was
wnim Of his in undergraduate days
to endow himself with an initial, or, as
he expressed it, ito part his name in the
middle" And the letter IN" was
chosen
The Western news., 1903-10-28
SAYS HE CAN COLOR DIAMONDS
DR.. W. G.. Fuchs Announces the Dis
oOvery of . New Use
for X-Raya.

Diamonds of the purest white and
most dazzling brilliancy will soon be
within the reach of the smallest wage
Garner, if w. G. Fuchs X-ray process
of changing the color Of gems proves
to be all that experiments indicate. Mr..
Fuchs, who is Chicago man, hopes that
with the perfection Of his process he
will be able to bleach poor yellow stones
to a clear white. Mr.. Fuchs has been
laboring for five years. and he is now
able to announce that he can change a
diamond to any color desired.
In his experiments, during which he
has used $1,000 worth Of stones, he has
changed a one and one-half carat dia-
mond to brilliant green, with added
luster. He also produced stone Of
a rich brown, similar to the $25. 900 gem
in King Edwards crown. and further
changed a six-carat white stone to black.
The coloration is permanent. if de-
sired though Mr.. Fuchs can return the
stone to it's original color.
Topazes, pearls and other gems sub
NIT readily to the treatment, yellow
topaz having been changed to a deep
green by the process The method con-
sists in directing the X-rays through the
substances from which the color is to
be obtained before the rays touch and
penetrate the diamond Mr.. Fuchs de-
clares that it is known fact that dia-
mond has large pores. and that it is
partially through these that the parti-
cles are able to pass into the body of the
stone. The inventor says that he will
keep part of the process secret until he
has further perfected it.
The Western news., 1903-10-28
LAPEL BUTTONHOLR MUST GO.
Harry LehF Attempts to Set 4 New
Faahaon I'm Mems Wooz.
ing Apparel.

Harry Lehr has started a new brand
Of fashion for men. Having for years
devoted his fertile brain to evolving
wonderful ideas concerning dress and
the behavior of the gentler sex, he has
turned his attention to his brothers in
society by appearing in suit without
the lapel buttonhole has attempted to
revolutionize their attire.
Mr.. Lehr's new suit is dark brown
with three-inch checks, and no effort
was made TO have the stripes meet al
the seams. 1t has three buttons and
the collar and lapels are rather wider
than those which have been seen on
fashionables in the last few years.
Mr.. Lehr's idea in abolishing the
lapel buttonhole is that the fashion
able man is seldom seen nowadays
with boutonniere except in the even
ing, and that 1t Is therefore unneces-
sary.
Fashionable tailors do not take kind
ly to the innovation. They say the
buttonhole is not made to carry a
flower, but for actual use. The man
ager Of a well-known Fifth avenue
tailoring firm which is preferred by
the younger set of "smart" society
men. in discussing Mr.. Lehr's new
clothes and the fall fashions for men
said: "Tailors are not making coats
without the lapel buttorhole. l don't
think they will make them. The but
tonhole is not there to hold a flower
but that man may turn up his col
lar If he wishes, and fasten it when
wal'ing along country road or when
the air becomes chilly and he is not
correlled to be ceremonious. We will
male coats with three and four but
tors Three buttons suit Mr.. Lehr's
figure as he is inclined to be stout.
"Lanels and collars will be wide.
F&cl"~;ve tailors have never counte-
renoed the narrow strips that pass
~,"ster for lapels in some garment :.
Thev will "'so be made heavier than
usual as ma,r americans are taking
to custom observed in England this
summer. that Of wearing the lapels
ironed down to the bottom button OF
the coat With the sack suit the
derby hat is. of course. worn. and lace
shoes with black enamel vamps and
yellow uppers are proper. No jewelry,
not even a scarf pin. should be worn
with tl,, sack suit"
The Western news., 1903-10-28
MAY ENLARGE GUN FACTORY
United States Board Of Naval Oncers
Makes Recon- n dalton to
Congress.

Secretary Moody has made public
the report of the board of naval officers
appointed to consider the enlargement
of the naval gun factory at the Wash
ington navy yard. The report will be
submitted to congress, and to that
body will be left the decision whether
the navy hall manufacture its own
guns exclusively or contract with pri-
yate firms for the smaller guns.
In it's report the board, which con-
sisted of Capt William NJ Folger,
Commander J. NJ Boyer and Lieuten-
ant Commander F. F. Fletcher, asserts
that the productive capacity of the gun
factory, which is now worling double
time. is from 54 per cent. to 100 per
cent. short Of the demands made upon
1t by the average yearly appropriation
of congress The board recommends
the enlargement of the plant to de-
gree that will enable it to produce all
the guns of the main battery and one
half the guns of the secondary bat
terry Of the ships annually appropri-
ated for.
The Western news., 1903-10-28
CAT HURLED NEARLY A MILE
Pet of n New Jersey Factory Lives
After a Remarkable Experience
HAS SIX Lives Left.

With three of his lives risked, and
as good as lost. Thomas j., a large
black tomcat once the property of
Frank O'Neill, of Kenvil, N. j., still
is interested in things mundane The
last of his most remarkable exploits
was the other night when the forcite
works at Kenvil were destroyed by
an explosion which shook the coun-
try for miles around Thomas j.
must have been on the roof Of one of
the buildings at the time, preparins
for an evening musical, perhaps, be-
cause after the explosion he was found
singed and considerably broken up,
in a tree at Ledgewood, three quarters
of mile from the scene of the wreck.
He was recognized by the collar which
the employees Of the forcite works had
put on him.
Thomas ]. was bowling feebly and
pitifully when found. Twice before
has Thomas J. been near death.
The Western news., 1903-10-28
What is Life?

In the last analysis nobody knows,
but we do know that it is under strict
law. Abuse that law even slightly,
pain results. Irregular living means
arrangement of the organs, resulting
in constipation, headache or liver
trouble. DIR. Kings New Life Pill S
quickly readjusts this. It's gentle,
yet thorough. Only 25c at Bitter
Root Drug Co.
The Western news., 1903-10-28

a number of his friends called in to
offer their best wishes and eat a
piece of birthday cake.
Mrs. w. NJ. Ellis and Henry Buker
and wife have been up from Eight
Mile for few days.
Mrs. Henry Flanagan of Stevens.
vile, has been the guest of Mrs. Jas.
Robb for several days.
Irvy Black, son of !. f. Black, and
wife arr ived Friday last from Kansas
to make their home here. Roy Coats,
cousin to Mr.. Black, accompanied
them to remain several months.
Miss Norma Nicolas entertained a
number of her classmates at her
home on Front street Saturday after
noon from two to five. The young
Misses passed delightful afternoon
with games and refreshments.
Mrs. Fred Kramer, accompanied by
her friend, Mrs. Young, returned
from Butte Saturday. Mrs. Young,
who has been visiting Mrs. Kramer,
was called to Butte on the previous
Sunday by the sudden death Of her
husband and Mrs. Kramer accom-
panied her.
Victor, Oct. 27.
Mrs. A, j. Newell and daughter
Mabel visited Victor friends Friday.
Born. to Mr.. and Mrs. j. M.
Schweitzer, October 10, son.
Mrs. S. Kughn visited friends at
Hamilton and Grantsdale several
days last week.
Word comes from Missoula that
Judge Woodmancy is recovering from
his paralytic stroke and will soon be
able to return home.
The Western news., 1903-10-28
VICTOR NEWS.

Special Correspondence to the Western News
Victor, Oct. 26.
I. Scott is having his ranch house
freshly papered.
Miss Ina Cyr returned to Missoula
Saturday.
F. L. Skunk, the new depot agent,
took charge Thursday last.
DR.. I. H. Hanbidge is having an
addition built to his house.
Miss Ethel Bruce visited Mrs. A.
Herbert in Florence Saturday.
Mrs. j. w. Lombard of Missoula,
is visiting Mrs. w E. Brearcliff.
VIM. Buker returned Friday from
Salmon, Idaho with his bride.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert of Florence,
spent Sunday W tn Mrs. Herbert's
parents,
Mrs. S. w. Gavin was in Hamilton
Tludy anu SATURDAY.
Sam Robb has moved his family to
the Harper & Baird saw mill near
Stevensyille.
A little daughter was born to Mr..
and Mrs. c. B. Gritfing Wednesday
Oct. 21.
Rev. A. K. Baird preached in the
Presbyterian church at Hamilton Sun
day morning.
Rev. Fogarty of Hamilton, held
services at the home Of W. E. Brear-
cliff last Wednesday afternoon.
L. j, Baird and family and Mrs
A. X Baird attended church services
in Hamilton Sunday morning.
John Pasco and family of Stevens.
vile, spent Saturday and Sunday
with H. M. Fulkerson and family.
Little Mamie Cleary is ill with {
light attack of scarlet fever and the
Cleary nome mas been quarantlned.
Miss Blanch Simpson came u1
from Mlssoula Saturday evening sne
spent Sunday with her parents, re
turning to Missoula this morning.
Mrs. j. E. Marvin ana children re-
turned Thursday from their visit t.
in Missoula.
D. H. Goudy is visiting friends il
Florence and Helena a couple O.
weeks before taking bis new position
at Schly.
Rev. I. w. Flowers celebrated tht
seventy- first anniversary of his birtl
Saturday, and during the Afternoon
The Western news., 1903-10-28
Pity the Men.

Recent Investigations show that the
men and boys in Chicago far outnumber
the women and girls. This proportion,
says the Kansas City Star. is directly
reversed in Kansas City. as any man
will discover who tries to obtain a seat
In one Of it's street cars.