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The Tomahawk., 1904-07-28

sINHEInIED InuHN
LANDS.
CONTINUED from first page)
e.amed in the deed for the land has
;5een deposited in such bank. or
with such agent, as 1.-THE case may
lbe, TO BE PAaD 40 THE iGRANuoRs
aoR THEIR ORDER upon the presen-
station of the deed duly approved
lby the Secretary of the anterior,
,or BY the President, must accom-
,pany such'deed.
(4) When the deed is acknewl-
edged before an officer other than
an Indian agent or superintendent,
lit must be accompanied lin lieu of
the certificate or the Indian agent
in other cases requireD by 9 Ger
1ti6cate of the officer taking the
acknowledgement as to the facts
,required to be certified by the In
dian agent; or, il such Facts shsll
mot be known to such officer, they
must bs verified by the afidavits
of at least two credible disinterest-
ed persons who are eognizant of
these fscts, whose veracity must
he certified by such officer
(5) Where these rules specify
two or more officers or other per-
sons to perform certain duties,
preference must, in all cases, be
given to such officers or persons
in the order named.
(6) The sfidavits of the grantors
and the grantees must accompany
such deed, showing that there Is
no contract, agreement nor IN
derstandipg written or verbsl)
whereby the consideration money
or price paid for the land, or any
portion thereof, is TO bs refunded,
to the purchaser after the appro-
val OF tho deed; nor any live stock,
impliments, other article OF thing,
are to be exchanged or taken In
lieu Of said consideration money
~ purchase price, Or any portion
thereof, For such lind, Each deed
must be accompanied by al Affidas
Wit Of the grantee, stating that hs
is not party to any sssociation or
combination OF persons to acquire
lands under said law at less than
, their value or to prevent open and
fair competition in the purchase
and sale of land; that he is not
directly or Indirectly connected
with or interested in any device,
scheme, or plan to prevent or in
terfere with fair competition in
the purchase Of such lands OF to
secure them at less than their fair
market value, and that the contract
under which the deed presented
for approval was executed was not
procured through 81 by means OF
any such plan Of SCHEME; that such
I contract was not secured through
falss Representations to grantor,
or suppression Of facts ID to the
1 value of the land OF as to any
i other feature of the transaction,
/ and that neither the grantor nor
anyone acting for him or in his
place has been given or promised
any money or other thing by the
grantee, or by anyone with his ad-
Vice, consent, or knowledge, ex-
cept the consideration named in
the deed, to induce him to aRree
TO such sale of his land.
% The testimony and all papers
White Earth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-18
Learned italian Orphans.

Rome Cor. of the London Pail Mall Gazette.
There are in Rome nine orphan asy-
lums which accommodate about 1.sO
children, ranging from three to six years.
Those of three or four years must learn all
the alphabet and to read the simplest books.
they must know the Arabic numbers and to
count up to 100. besides which they must
learn poetry and prose by heart. and i'm
bibe religious precepts. Those from four TO
five years must read and write well. count
unlimited thousands and do sums, besides
knowing their catechism and Bible, the d.
visions of time, the parts of the body, the
senses, some geography and astronomy.
to say nothing of many other details too
numerous To mention. Then come those
between five and six-if they arrive at that
age. They must read and write fuently.
and learn by heart the greater part of the
New and Old Testaments, write dictation,
and have some Idea of geometry and Ro-
man history. At six years of age! The
brain reels at the idea. What must the
poor mites grow up to be?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-18
ISLAND POPS UP AND SINKS.
Effect Of a Submarine Volcanic Erup-
ton on the African Coast.

FROM the New York Sun
A remarkable phenomenon has recently
occurred in Walfish bay on the west coast
Of South Africa. The bay Is commodious
and spacious inlet, giving access to the two
chief rivers of that part of Africa. 1t owes
Its name to the numerous schools of whales
that formerly abounded there.
The bay is largely cut off from the ocean
by a peninsula extending northward
The end of the peninsula is called Pelican
Point. and it was in the waters near this
point that the people living on the shores
OF the bay saw a very strange sight when
they arose one morning. They saw lifted
above the waters near Pelican Point a new
island. 1t was about 1G0 feet long and fifty
feet wide, and rose to a height of sixteen
feet above the sea. Its sides were steep.
Some boats filled with men from the shore
approa ched this new bit of land and found
that it was composed entirely of mud so
stiff in texture that the men could walk
easily on the surface. 1t was mud, pure
and simple, but the surface was rapidly
hardening. The people gave it the name of
Mud Island. The island was destined to a
very short existence. The day after 1t was
discovered 1t began to sink, and seven days
later 1t had entirely disappeared from view.
An article on the appearance and disap-
pearance of Mud Island has just been print
ed by the South African Philosophical So
ciety of Cape Town F. W. Waidron the
author. says that there is no doubt that the
appearance of the island was due to sub
marine mud volcano in the neighborhood of
Pelican Point. The phenomenon was ac-
companied by unusual exhalations of sui
phurous gases, which have often been OBJ
served in that neighborhood. He believes
that the large mortality of fish in Walfsh
bay, observed from time to time, is due to
these exhalationS.
The island was due to enormous quanti-
ties of mud issuing through orifices on the
sea floor The mud was spread around and
piled UP until it finally appeared above
the water as an island. With nothing but
a mud foundation to support the great
weight the lower part of the eruption mat
ter gradually spread out and the large mud
bank sank again below the surface.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-18
MONEY BY MAIL.
Ways of Women in Inclosing Coins in
Envelopes.
From the Brooklyn Eagle.

From the Brooklyn Eagle.
The Luncheon Club-composed Of business
women-was discussing feminine ways of
doing things. and one of the group spoke
I'D: "If you want to find out in how many
different ways women can do one thing you
ought to have my position. You know
have charge of a mail order department.
where we receive lots of small coins and
quite a number of postage stamps every
day in the week. Accompanying an order
that fills two sheets of note paper and Is
explicit to the last degree will be several
coins Some will be wrapped separate in
inches deep of tissue paper. newspaper.
butchers paper or imbedded in a wad of
cotton. Others will be enveloped in strip
of muslin or Bingham or something similar,
and lots more will be sewed on to the order
with a wealth of cross -stitchery that takes
time to cut, let alone to work in the first
place. Then we'll get dozens of coins
pasted on with strips of adhesive plaster
or gummed labels or just a drop of glue.
AS for the coin cards-regulation style and
improved-their number is legion. Why.
the ace of hearts was utilized by one CORE
spOndent week or so ago as a coin car
rier. and with all these there are scores of
customers who drop the coins In loosely and
let them wobhle haphazard around in the
envelope and work out at the corners. may
be. and never reach the intended destina-
ton. AS for the stamps, they come in all
denominations and are plastered with g.
greater or less degree of adhesiveness all
over the order. When they are removed In
many cases their usefulness is at end
unless they undergo a second process of
cumming. But that Is another story and
concerns not me, thank goodness. My part
is simply to see that the amount received is
all that is required in the case. and l can
assure you that If there is one way in
which women practice variety it is in send
ing money by mail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-18
PAINTING A FIRE ENGINE.
Why Washington Artist Didn't Get
the Job.

''In the halcyon days Of the old volunteer
fire department." said a grizzled but still
vigorous ex-member OF one OF the long de-
funct Washington companies. when there
was hardly ever a fire without fight be-
tween members Of rival organizations. the
lads were very particular about the en-
gines, hose carts and accouterments gen
orally of their respective apparatuses. es-
pecially when there was a big civic parade
or picnic or anything of that sort on hand.
This was away back long before the
war and on one occasion, as 1 can remem-
Der when there was grand pageant in
contemplation, the members OF one OF the
companies resolved to adorn their hose
cart In style to beat the band and COM
mittee was appointed to await upon
young artist who had his studio in the
neighborhood of their engine house. and
tender to him the honor and proht that
might accrue from the job.
1.-THE committee duly presented ltseif one
afternoon at the artists studio, say mere
Young fellow said the spokesman. we fell
lers are going to have new picture paint
ed on our hose cart and as you are SORT
O. neighbor of US and seem 10 De having
tough time making both ENDS meet
thought we would give the work to you 10
do
..The artist expressed his thanks for their
friendiness and the spokesman continued:
We want said he, "a picter of the Cod
dess of Liberty sttin' on a fire plug with
gold trumpet in one hand and wavin' the
star spangled banner in the other; catch
on to that?
Eyes said the artist, 4 suppose you
want something fine
"'Of course chorused the fremen. we
want the best in your shop. Wot'll it cost!
".Well bows was the response. as we
are friends, l think 1 can afford to paint
you something that will outshine every
thing for about 5000
Two hundred grandmothers.' yelled the
Spokesman. why man. there's a second
hand furniture dealer round on It'll street
who will do the whole job for S. and take
out his pay in ball tickets.
left
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-18
The Magnolia Flower.
ON Country Life in America


Magnolias are of peculiar interest because
they have the largest flowers of any trees
in cultivation. This is not saying that they
are the showiest trees when in blossom,
for an apple tree or a Towering dogwood
may completely cover itself with blossoms.
But the individual flowers of such trees are
relatively small, while magnolia blossom
is often six inches and sometimes a foot in
diameter
Magnolias have several points besides the
size of the flower which make them most
attractive. Certain kinds bloom before the
leaves in early spring; the flowers of most
sorts deliciously fragrant; the texture
of the petals is notable, being thick, waxy
and lustrous. and the coloring is exquisite
In many species the leaves are of extraor-
binary size, some exceeding yard in
length. In all the foliage mass is luxuri-
ant and tropical-looking. Some have shin
ing leathery evergreen leaves-just the thing
for Christmas decorations. Last but not
least. there are the curious cone-like fruits
which make the trees attractive in mid
summer and fall AS they ripen they take
on rosy tInrs. ana later they open in a Pc
culiar fashion and hang out their bright red
seeds on slender elastic threads.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-18
COLUMBIA CoMMANDERY, NO. 2, K. T.

Capt F. R. Conner, participated. The d.
vision in bright new uniforms, accompanied
by the members of the tent. marched from
the hall to the church, where Capt. Con-
ner, as chairman of the committee on ar
rangements. presided. He introduced Rev.
DR. Finn, who preached very entertain
ing sermon, suited to the occasion Mem
bers of the families of deceased members
were present
The semi-annual election of officers of
Washington Court. No /. Tribe of Ben Hur.
will take place next Tuesday evening. A
new copy Of bylaws will be considered. and
the representative to the recent supreme
meeting will make a report. Washington
Court. No. l. recently purchased a set of Of
ficers badges
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-18

Mrs. Upton Dust back from foreign tour
But l was going to tell you about the
scarabaeus 1 got in Egypt. It"
with that when lived in Pennsylvania
Quinine will knock it out every time
Chicago Tribune.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-18
Regulating the Sap Gathering.

The British authorities in the Malay pen
insula have recently taken steps to regulate
the gathering of the sap, because they real
ize that under the present methods the
forests are doomed to destruction 1t is
difficult for them to enforce the regulations
in the mountains, where most of the sap is
gathered by the wild tribes. and 1t is now
proposed to prohibit the export of the gum
for a few years in order to stop the des-
truction of the forests
The forestry bureau of the Philippines,
under the direction of Capt. George p.
Ahern of the 9th Infantry, has already
taken steps to regulate gutta-percha gath
ering in the Philippines. 1t is forbidden to
cut down or kill the trees, but those more
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-18
..Isn.t columbus dead, pop?'

isn't Columbus dead, pop?"
why, certainly he's dead, years and
years and years ago. What put such ques-
ton in your head, my son?'
why. the little boy what sits next to me
in school said his father addressed a letter
to Columbus yesterday
Where did he send it, SOM"
ITO Ohio''-YonkerS Statesman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-18

Brightwood Tent, No 8. X. o. T. NJ. held
memorial services last Sunday evening in
the Brightwood NJ. E. Church. Brightwood
Division. No. 8. under the command Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-18

LADIES' LIST
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ADVERTISED LETTERS.

The following Is list of advertised letters
manning in the Washington Cd. c. post Office Sat
urdiay June Is. 1904.
To obtain any of these letters the applicant
should call for Advertised Letters
II not called for within two t2l weeks they viii
he sent 70 the Dead Letter OYfica
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-28
AT A CRITICAL STAGE
DIsQUIETING IMPORTATION AS
TO CONDITIONS IN MOROCCO.

Conditions In Morocco have apparently
entered on a critical stage. according TO
aGvices received at the State Department.
The latest information came this morning
in a cablegram from Hoffman Philip,
United States vice consul general at Tan
sier, saying that the French mission to
the court of Morocco had been postponed
Indefinitely. the military mission recalled
ana the French consul and all French citi-
zens warned to leave Fez. Mr.. Philip add
ed that the foreign ministers were await
ing instructions. and requested instructions
for himself. Although nothing definitely
had transpired, he says it is possible that
the sultan had disapproved the mission.
After consultation with Secretary Hay,
Mr. Pierce. the Third Assistant Secretary
of State, promptly prepared instructions
for the guidance of Mr.. Philip. which were
DISPATCHED to him later in the day. These
Instructions direct him in the event that
serious trouble should appear imminent, TO
advise American citizens in Morocco to re-
pair to Tangier. The consul general is
directed to observe strict impartiality and
20 keep the department fully informed.
More details about the Moroccan Situa-
tion reached the department today in a
mail report from Mr.. Philip, written
earlier in the month, in which he says that
it is impossible to note since his last re-
port ANY improvement whatever in the
general state Of disquietude and lack of
governmental authority prevalent through
the Moorish empire" Mr.. Philip then re-
counts several acts of unusual lawlessness
which have recently occurred, including
an attack upon Sir Harry Maelean, the
British ex-officer who has for many years
been in the employ of the Moorish govern
ment; an attack upon Mr.. Harris, d British
subject, while at his home near Tangier,
and the murder of a servant in the employ
of Mr.. Perdicaris, the American captured
last year.
Mr. Philip tells of these incidents. be-
lievng that they furnish IAN additional
evidence of the disregard for governmental
authority among the Moors," even among
those residing in Tangier, the town which
may be considered most nearly in touch
with the advantages of civilization.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-28
STEAMER FAST ON BAR:
British Vessel Battling With Heavy
Seas-Eears for Crew.

NEW YORK, December 2S-The British
steamer Drumelzer, which went ashore on
the sand bar near Fire Island last Saturday,
was still aground today. The dense fog
blanket which hung over the bay since yes
terday had shut the steamer off entirely
from view from the shore and it was feared
that she might have broken up in the heavy
storm and her crew of thirty-two men
been lost.
The steamer was showing no signal of
distress when seen today. \ tug was stand
ing near by. The Drumeizier had worked
a little to the west of the place where she
struck on the bar and the seas were break
ing over her.
1t was reported here today that a large
steamship. was ashore off Quogue, Long
Island, but close Investigation failed to
disclose any trace of her. The life savers
at Quogue said boat had gone ashore
during the night and they believed the re-
port originated in some confusion as to the
location of the Drumelzier, which is
aground at Fire Island.
The sea continued very high today and
the Drumelzfer appeared to be laboring
heavily Every sea swept her from stem
to stern and the wrecking tug apparently
cid not dare approach within a mile Of
where the steamer was lying. A revenue
cutter which stood about two miles away
from the DrumelZier succeeded in COM
municating with her by signals
By this means it was learned that there
We're twenty nine men on the steamer. They
asked that assistance be sent to them
1t was said when the Drumelzier was first
reported aground her crew consisted of
thirty-two men. If that was correct it
would appear that three lives already have
been lost since the steamer struck the bar
An attempt to launch a lifeboat to go to
the aid of the crew almost cost the lives of
ten of the life-savers on the Fire Island
beach today. The lifeboat was smashed
and its crew narrowly escaped death. No
sooner had the boat been put out from
the shore than the huge waves swept over
ii and tossed it about at their mercy.
Ten of the strongest men from the two
companies at Oak Point and the Fire Island
station We're picked 10 man the boats and
make desperate effort to launch a boat
and reach the helpless steamship. Their
efforts We're futile, however, and no prog
ress was made against the heavy breakers.
Seeing the plight of their comrades, the
life-savers rushed to the point nearest them
on the shore and bent all their efforts, for
the time being to helping them. At length
a big comber struck the little boat side
ways and crushed it like a shell. The ten
men were thrown into the water and tossed
about by the waves, despite the fact that
all were sturdy swimmers. With the help
of lines and buoys. all finally were got
ashore During the day the wind increased
in force and this afternoon had assumed
the proportions of a gale.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-28
KEEPING IN CLOSE TOUCH.
Secretary Hitchcock Informed as to
Progress of the Land Fraud Cases.

Secretary Hitchcock of the Interior De-
partment has kept himself in close touch
with the proceedings in the land fraud
cases in Oregon. He declines to discuss the
matter, however, at the present stage. 1t
is understood that the Secretary is fully ac-
auainted with every move in the situation.
and that he could easily identify the mys-
terous personages referred to in the indict-
ments of the Oregon grand jury as john
Doe" if he felt so disposed. The Secretary
takes the ground that the prosecution of
the cases is in the hands of the Depart tment
of Justice, and that it would not be proper,
nor would he be justified, in making any
statement of the conditions.
The department officials all feel gratfied
at the results of the Investigations made
by them in conjunction with the officers of
the Attorney Generals office, as it was the
result of these Investigations, which, laid
before the grand jury, led to the indict-
mentS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-28
NAN PATTERSoN'HCASE
OFFERS OF BAIL REVIVE HER
sPIRITs-To ASK COURT.

NEW YORK, December 2S.-Nan Patter-
son, the former show girl who is in the
Tombs prison charged with the murder of
Caesar Young, was in better spirits today
than at any time since the second jury
which heard the testimony In her case re-
ported that they were unable to agree upon
a verdict. She believed, she said, that the
freedom which she has longed for more
than six months was about to be granted.
kilograms had come to her from Wheeling,
w. ", announcing that four prominent
men in that city were prepared to furnish
bail for her in any amount UP to $4,000
Il have received kilograms from men Of
fering to go on my bond she said today,
but 1 do not feel at liberty to give out
the names of my new found friends until
l have consulted with my attorney
If the offers from Wheeling have been
made in good faith it is probable that the
court will be asked within a few days to
fix the amount of a bond.
While Miss Patterson would not reveal
the names of the men who offer to go on
her bond The dispatches say they are
Charles w. Swisher, secretary of state
elect H. Price merchant snn udwa ~ rd
Black, a banker, all Of Fairmont, w. Va
Friends at Fairmont.
FAIRMONT, W. va, December 2S.-T.
this city, confirmed the report today that
he, H. J. Price and Edward Slack, also
local business men, would furnish Nan Pat
terson bond to the extent of $4,000 If nee
essary, not in order to receive notoriety.
but because they believe her innocent of
the crime with which she is charged. A
telegram sent Nan Patterson at the
Tombs New York city, bore the names of
the above; also that of c. W. Swisher, sec
retary of state-elect. Swisher positively
claims he never signed the telegram or
even authorized his name in any way to be
used in this connection.
Copy Of Telegram.
Later one of Miss Patterson's counsel
gave out what he said was the telegram
sent her from Fairmont, w Va dated
December %, offering to give bail for her
release. The copy was as follows:
Fairmont, w. Va, December %, 1904.
Nan Patterson, care Tombs prison, New
York city.
We will furnish bail to the extent of
$4,000 if necessary
"tSigned) P. A. Deveny. II. ]. Brice, Ed
ward Slack, C. W. Swisher, secretary of
state-elect''
Miss PatterSon'S counsel conferred with
Assistant District Attorney Rand today.
Afterward 1t was learned that both sides
desired delay, and it seems probable that
Miss Patterson will not be put on trial
again for several months.
!; NO TRIAL FOR TWO MONTHS.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
NEW YORK, December 2S.-The district
attorney has decided not to try Nan Pat
terson for at least two months.
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AGREEABLE TO TREATY.
japanese Express Willingness to Me-
gotiate With Uncle Sam

TOKYO. December 2S, l p.m.-The Japa-
nese government has agreed TO negotiate
an arbitration treaty with the United
States. This is the result of American
Minister Griscom's representations to
Baron Komura. minister of foreign affairs
who has notified him that his government
is pleased to accept Americas invitation.
Baron Komura further states that Japa-
nese Minister Takahira is fully empowered
TO act with Seer 4tary of State Hay and
frame and sign a treaty of the kind at
Washington.
Although yet undrafted, it is expected
that this instrument will be modelled on
similar lines with a series of treaties re-
Gently signed by President Roosevelt and
Secretary Hay embodying the most ad-
vanced principles of international policy.