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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-23
MORE TROUBLE FOR POLAND.
Her Industries Suffer as a Result of
the War


According to United States Commercial
Agent Harris at Eibenstock, Germany, the
industries in Russian POLAND have suffered
more from the war with Japan than any
other part of Russia. That is attributed to
the fact that the Polish provinces ON the
Vistula manufacture, to a large extent GER
tain articles which are dependent for a
market either upon foreign countries or
distant parts of the Russian empire. One
half of the inhabitants of Russian POLAND
is dependent upon house industries for n
living. These house industries consist of
the manufacture of gloves, shoes, scarfs,
neckties, shirts, underwear and ready
made clothing There are whole cities in
Poland, as for example Bresiny. in the dis
trict of Piotrkow which are absolutely de-
pendent upon the making of cheap, ready
made clothing for distant markets.
up to the outbreak of the war;" says the
report, siberia and the Russian possessions
on the Pacific were the best markets for
this industry Today there is practically
no demand for manufactured goods in any
Russian territory in the far east either di-
rectly or indirectly influenced by the war
Another cause of the extreme business
depression in Russian Poland is a too lib
eral use of the long-credit system, which
has been participated in to the fullest by
the outbreak of the war those manufac-
turers who were called upon to meet the
demands of their foreign bankers were COM
PEELED to force payments from their GUS
toners. Such procedure has made it's in
nuence felt among every class of the in
habitants.
1.-The crop failure IN the Vistula provinces
in 1904, caused by the long-continued
| drought, has also produced much misery
among the peasant classes"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-23
Problems of City Government.


Municipal government is admittedly the
weak point in the American system, and in
some cases the breakdown has been COM
plete, temporarily, at least. For this rea-
son considerable interest attaches to the
new experiment Houston. Tex is making.
Following the successful example of Calves
ton after it's great storm, bill has just
Iegislates out of existence the officials of
Houston elected at the last election, and
gives all municipal power to a commission
of five, who will proceed to transact the
business of the city as though it We're a
private corporation. The new measure seems
to have the general support of the taXpay-
ers and business men of the city. 1t will
work well only if the commission are inter-
ested experts instead of trading grafters.
1t has been well said that the more men
think alike in problems admitting demon
eminent and for discrimination in matters
of government and in minor matters and
all matters of conjecture. But this result is
not accomplished in men of narrow and
prejudiced minds Popular education is far
more essential in i free state than in a
monarchy
Centralized authority makes it essential
THAI the local government be limited, but
not interfered with, save as the local gov
eminent crosses the line. Sacrifice for civic
Improvement makes the citizen efficient. The
local legislature or the city government
through publicity and attention to the high
er needs of the city, is capable of accom-
plishing great good in the education of pub
lie sentiment. But this great good demands
that the personnel of city governments
should be high alike in culture of head and
heart.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-23
Woman's Way.
From the New York Press

From the New York Press.
One dollar buys a pretty fair deck of
cards-good enough for nearly anybody to
play bridge with, or open a few jack pots.
In the evolution of a bridge circle one of
the loveliest young women in New York
discovered a Autograph portrait on the
back of a deck of gold-edged ivory cards
which so accurately resembled herself that
she thought some one must have stolen
her picture and had it reproduced InveS-
tigation proved this theory to be wrong
but the young woman, who possesses
brains as well as beauty, also a pretty wit
and whose father is a wel-known and rich
Wall street man, turned it to excellent ac-
count. Purchasing the entire stock of
that particular brand of cards, she began
giving packs away to her friends, laugh
ingly remarking: Have my picture; and
when in the humor come and play with
me, for 1 have such a way with me-" The
fad is catching. Presently all the women
Of the haut ton who play bridge or poker
or pinochle will have cards bearing their
likenesses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-23
Trees Strange Crop.
rom the Arizona Republican.

There is a curious sight in the fork of
an umbrella tree on Washington street be-
tween 4th and 9Th avenues. 1t is a fine
growth of wheat almost ready to come out
into head. The stalks are nearly two feet
long and the blades broad and healthy look
ing. 1t was at first thought that this
growth consisted of shoots from the tree,
but closer examination it was found
to be wheat 1t has foundation of
earth, or If there is any it is SO hidden
by the growth as to be invisible. The
wheat grains in some way found lodgment
in the creyces of the bark and have prob
ably had other earthly bed than that
formed by dust which during the dust
storms of the summer was blown there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-23
Un1nanag eable.

From the Yonkers Statesman.
Yeast-"I hear your friend has a wife, a
child and automobile?'
Crimsonbeak-'Yes, but he can't manage
any OF them"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-23
When Beauty is a Fatal Gift.

From Tom Watsons Magazine.
Crawford-'It seems to be impossible to
convict pretty woman of capital crime"
Crabshaw-'It wouldn't be If they allowed
women to serve on the jury"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-23
Secretary Sherman's Order.

Secretary Sherman did not want a repe-
tition of this call upon him, and he sent
for Capt. Cobaugh. Captain said the
Secretary, Can you keep this crowd out of
the building"
Il certainly can if you instruct me to-
said the captain of the watch.
Then do So said the Secretary. Il don t
mind seeing a small deputation of three or
four men, but outside of this number l de-
cline to see Mr.. Cohen's crowd"
This was effectual in preventing a repe-
tition of the raid, but Cohen. when he got
out in the open air, recovered his gall and
declared he would make a speech from the
treasury portico in day or two that would
teach certain folks lesson. The Secretary
heard of this and gave some additional in
structions to the captain of the treasury
guard. Don't allow it, he said to Co
baugh. That functionary did Mr.. Cohen
the honor of calling on him. IF you at
tempt to address your mob from the
treasury steps III shoot you," he said to
the Moses of the masses.
Thus ended that particular chapter in the
annals of treasury raids, and none have
happened since.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-23

Therefore the performance next week j.;
aid of a well-known charity comes right on
time. The talent is of more than ordi-
nary prominence and ability, and the char.
ity to be benefited-one in which many
Washingtonians are keenly Interested
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-23

The wedding of Miss Daisy Wilson.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Nathaniel Will
son, and Mr. Ernest Howe is set for the
first week i'm June 1t will be a midday
event, and Will he followed by a reception
at the family residence, on Lafayette
SOuare
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-23

CONTINUED from Fifth Pace
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-23

of hospitality. One given recently was
ranked in interest with the first court of
the year, The invitation cards We're pink
the hostess and her two assistants wore
pink. and the cakes. the teacups and sau-
GERS. the wing-roOm dTdperieS and of
course, the flowers We're all in the chosen
color. The pink invitation was understood
to imply pink toilets on the part of the
women guests. but the hostess did not in
sist on that detail unless it was quite con-
venicnt and becoming.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-23

Mrs. \. J. Gibson. who has been visiting
her father and sisters for some time. left
yesterday with her child to join her hus-
band in Manila, Z. l.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-12-30

A German statistician has been calculating
what part of woman's life is spent before her
mirror. He begins with years and ends with
go. and makes the time consumed in all the inter-
vening periods 1000 hours, or about 10 months
of life.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-12-30
nEArhs.
Tributes. &c. 10 Cents Per Lins ------


POULTNEY.-At her residence in Philadelnb;a'
on December 18th, Leila Livingston Poulfnev'
in the Goth year of her age. widow of s. Eugene
Poultney, formerly of Sherwood. Baltimore
county.
FITZGERALD.-On December oath, at To xas
Baltimore county. Bridget Fitzgerald, aaed n
years. =
s1NSZ.-On December 18th. in Baltimore, Rosina
Sinsz, relict of Philip Sinsz, of Hamilton Har-
ford road. in her 10th year.
SAUMENIG.-On December 9th, at Roslyn.
Baltimore county, Sarah c.. widow of Henry
w. Saumenig.
HAULPLIPE.-In Baltimore. on December2Ist.
Mary, aged " years. widow of John HaulpIipe'
of Long Green, Baltimore county.
STAUFFER.-On December I'D, at Woodawn.
Baltimore county, Katherine. aged 48 years
wife of Clinton A. Stauffer.
RUSSELL.-At Bengies, Baltimore county. on
December 26th. GeorRiana, aged n years. wife
of William H. RUSSELL
GORSUCH-In Baltimore, on December 9th
Joseph II. Gorsuch in the Goth year of his age.
formerly of Long Green, Baltimore county
PARLETT-On December 18th, at her parents
residence, in Baltimore, Ella E., daughter of
Benjamin F. and Ella v. Parlett, aged years.
SMITH.-On December 18th, at the residence Of
his sister. Mrs. Edward Ensor, near Mt Wash
ington. Baltimore county, William III. Smith,
in his SD year.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-12-30

Observing his sixty-eighth birthday, Andrew
Carnegie announces that so far he has succeeded
in giving away $138,OOO,OO0.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-12-30

THE New YORK World says: Most Ger
man States have laws to prevent the disfgure-
ment of landscapes by advertisements. The
district authorities, like our county boards, are
authorized to determine what landscapes,
buildings or monuments of an historical or
artistic value should be protected. Violations
of the statute are made punishable by fine,
with or without imprisonment. The statute
provides against the display of pictures, adj
vertisements or things calculated to mar or
dis6gure any especially attractive landscape.
or detract from the artistic or aesthetic effect
of any building or other structure of special
importance, or be highly prejudicial to any
street or part of city. The alteration of build
ings of historical or artistic value may be pro-
hbited by the local authorities, as may the
construction of other buildings calculated to
interfere with such historical monuments"
In Germany they do some things far better
than we do, but movement or tendency is on
foot to change matters in this country. Public
sentiment and taste are being educated in the
matter of the beautiful or aesthetic. There
have of late years by serious argument and
cartoons been many protests against the dis
figurement of our scenery and in time these
criticisms will have effect
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-12-30

THOSE MARYLAND Democrats who are op-
posed to the reelection of Gen. Murray Van
diver to the Office of State Treasurer are put
ting up big fight against that gentleman, and
1t is very doubtful if he will be able to stem the
opposition. His defeat for this position in the
next Legislature will also mean his being turn
ed down as chairman of the Democratic State
Central Committee. Should these things occur,
which now seems probable, it will mean new
order fittings in the State for that party and
may indicate the beginning of the end of Sem
ator Germans power and management. There
are now some very strong men arrayed against
the senior Senator
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-12-30

EVEN 80 straight-laced Democrat as ex-
Governor Frank Brown declares that the pres
emit Maryland ballot law sis disgusting and a
reproach to those who framed it." Replying
to question he said 1.-THE ballot should be as
simple as it is possible to make it. am OPP
posed to having it like Chinese puzzle.
y am not able to say with any degree Of
certainty at this moment whether any ballot
have ever deposited has been counted since the
present law went into effect. When in the
booth at the last election opened the ballot
twice to look it over carefully to see if by any
possibility there was anything about it that
would invalidate it. could find nothing that
would justify the judges in throwing it out,
but have never been perfectly satisfied in my.
own mind that the vote was counted. No
fair man can approvethe present law when he
knows that thousands of ballots are rejected at
every election"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-12-30

A DISPATCH from New York dated December
9th says that Mrs. Mary Baker G. Eddy, the
selfstyled pastor emeritus of the Church of
Christ, Scientist, has again given her million
children a shock, this time by declaring. in an
official mandate, that it is sin and shame
to make presents and send greetings at Christ
mas time, and that she wants the members of
her sect to stop such nonsense. Mother Eddy
has gone so far as to cause to be inserted in
the bylaws of the government of the church
clause forbidding the giving or receiving of
presents at Yuletide, and she has warned the
elders not to spend their time in writing mes
sages of congratulation."
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-12-30

A FEW days ago a daughter was born to Mr.
and Mrs. Charles W. Clark. of San Mateo. CAL
Upon being informed of its arrival U. s. SEN
ator VIM. A. Clark, of Montana. grandfather
Of the child, said be would at once settle ST.
100000 upon it, following the example set by
himself when his first grandchild was born.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-12-30

MANY THOUSANDS of employees of the mills
ofthe New England States. as well as thous-
ands Of others employed in the iron and steel
industries of the country, had their wages in
creased at Christmas. This is a substantial
present that they will not forget very soon and
another evidence Of the countrY,s prosperity.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-12-30

REPRESENTATIVE BRowNLow, of Tennessee,
one Of the men foremost in the work of secur-
ing national aid to good roads, is the busiest
man in Washington. In the present session
Of Congress Tin thirteen days. he has intro
duced BAT bills in the House. He is an indifat-
igable worker and the Brownlow- Latimer bill
is in good hands.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-12-30

A Man. in New York who sued street rail-
way company for $4,000 damages for personal
injury, has been convicted of perjury and sem
fenced TO the pepitentiary for seven years. 1t
was shown at the trial that the injury he
claimed to have received from q trolley car
was an old one and one which the accident be
had met with on the car in no way affected.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-12-30
ALBERT H. WEIR, Secretary.
Dec. 30-2t
TO CREDITORS.

THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the subscri-
Der has obtained from the Orphans Court Of
Baltimore county, letters of administration on
the estate of
SOLOMON M. YODER,
late of said county, deceased. Allpersons having
claims against the said estate arehereby warned
to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof,
to the subscriber,
On or before the ed day OfJstly, 1906;
They may otherwise by law be excluded from all
benefit of said estate Those indebted to said
estate are requested to make immediate pay
ment. Given under my hani this 18th day of
Decenber 1906. ELIZA w. YODER. -
Dec 30-4t* Administrative.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-12-30

The MARYLAND Legislature will meet at
Annapolis on Wednesday next, January Sd.
1t looks just now like there is to be contest for
supremacy between the Democratic managers,
headed by Senator German, and Governor
Warfeld and bis followers. Should this de-
velop into reality some lively times may be
looked forward to during the approaching
session.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-12-30

Four WAR governors still survive. They are
Sprague, of Rhode Island; Holbrook, of Yer
mont Crawford of Kansas, and Pettys. of
Mississippi. The governors of the civil war
period varied in executive ability, but some
won immortal fame in the history of the
country
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-12-30

"GRANNY" MACDONALD, an inmate of the
Home for Aged and Infrm Colored Persons in
Philadelphia, is said to be the oldest woman,
if not the Oldest person, in the world. She
was born near Valley Forge. November 18th,
III, and she is therefore 154 years old. 1t is
said she distinctly remembers incidents con-
nected with the Continental Army's terrible
winter at Valley Forge. She has been a
smoker Of the pipe nearly all her life and still
enjoys it.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-12-30
arc. 9 P. AND MARYLAND pHoEEs.-H

IT IS said that Secretary Hitchcock has made
more enemies than any other man in the pub
lie service, but this is better than to wink at
land grabs, timber frauds and Indian depre-
dations
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-12-30

nROsPECT HILL CEMETERY, row
Il SON, MD.-IncorporGted 1891.-BEAIJ-
TRULY SITUATED, COMMANDING FINE
HIGH AND DRY: CHOICE LOCATIONS;
LOTS ALL SIZES. Address the SECRETARY
OF THE COMPANY Towson. Nd.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-12-30

The Bucks COUNTY (Pa.) hatelHgencer says
that George Berger, brakeman in the emf loy
oftbe Reading Railway Company, who claims
to be weather prophet, declares that the
present winter will be mild one. He says
that this is always the case when the leaves
fall from the tops of the trees first, as they did
last falA When they drop from the bottom
first it is sign of severe winter.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-12-30
John 8. Btddison and W. Gilt Smith,
Attorneys, TOtcsOr, Md.

A0OTUeUS, AOtCSOFe, 4uu
TRUSTEES SALE Eor-
A Valuable and Desirable Business Stand,
on the Belair Road, Near Garden
Vile, Baltimore
County, Md. -
By virtue of the power and authority confer-
red upon us by a decree of the Circuit Court for
Baltim n6 county, in equity; passed December
- Margaret X. Berger and others, we the -
8| undersigned. Trustees appointed there ~VM
in,will offer for sale, at Public Auction, ON THE
PREMISES, on
Monday, 2@d day of January, A. d., 1906,
At the hour of l O'Clock P. NJ.
ALL THAT VALUABLE AND DESIRABLE
LOT OF GROUND, CONTAINING
ABOUT ONE-HALF ACRE,
MORE OR LESS,
Located on the east side of the Belair road, TX
miles from the Baltimore city limits, and which
is particularly described in the proceedings had
in the above referred to case; also, see deed
from Catherine Berger to John H. Berger, dated
the Goth day of November, 1894, and recorded
among the Land Records of Baltimore county.
in Liber L. NJ. B., No. 207, folio 535, &c.
The improvements on this lot consist Of a
WITH CARD ROOMS, KITCHEN
AND SLEEPING APART
Also. Immediately adjacent thereto and part of
said Saloon Building are Six Large Bowling Al
leys; in til, the rear Is a comfortable FRAME
large Frame Barn. Shedding. Ice House. &c.
The location for a business of this kind cannot
be excelled. The electric cars pass the door at
intervals of ten to fifteen minutes.
The neighborhood is improving. and no better
business stand has been offered for sale for
years. This was the property whereon John H.
Berger conducted the business at the time of
his death.
The Trustees invite prospective purchasers to
visit these premises and see for themselves the
great opportunity here offered.
az The property is in first class condition !;
the title is first class. All expenses will be adj
justed by the Trustees to day of sale.
THE TERMS OF SALE. AS PRESCRIBED
BY THE DECREE, ARE-One-third cash. one
third in six months, balance in twelve months
credit payments to bear interest from day of
SALE and to be secured to the satisfaction of the
Trustees, or all cash at the option of the pur-
chaser. cash deposit of $500 will be required of
the purchaser at the time of the sale, and if the
terms of sale are not complied with the property
will be Immediately re-offered.
y " aTi f ssIMR2RRIEsoN' Trustees.
THOMAS G. BIDDISON. Auctioneer.
Dec. 30-ts
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-12-30

DR.. OsLER of chloroform notoriety, seems
to have become tired of his English professor
ship at Oxford, and will return to the Johns
Hopkins, Baltimore. AS DR.. Osler persever-
ingy says he never said it. he will be allowed
to pull laboring oar as long as he can do it
well. This is the way the st. Louis Globe
Democrat puts it.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-12-30
TO STOCKHOLDERS.

The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders Of
The Baltimore County Water and Electric Com
pany of Baltimore County will be held AT THE
COMPANY'S OFFICE, corner Canton avenue
and First street, Highlandtown, As
At 1901 NJ, -.
On Wednesday, January 10Th, 1906
When an election will be held for nine Directors
to serve for the ensuing year, and sdch other
business transacted as may properly come be-
fore the meeting.
By order of the Board.
MARTIN MEY EHDIRCK,
President
ATnEpT II WEuP Canroforv
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-12-30
Welu NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,

Doc LOST
Strayed from home on Christmas day FAWN-
COLORED GREYHOUND. Reward if return
ed to RODGERS FORGE.
Dec30-1t*l York road south of Towson
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-12-30

A STATEMENT issued at Washington on the
2lst instant by the Department of Commerce
and Labor shows that over s26 0OO, 900 worth
Of diamonds and other precious stones have
been imported into the United States during
the present calendar year, which is by far the
largest importation in the history of the coun-
try. The value of uncut diamonds imported
into this country in 1905 will exceed SO 900 600.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-12-30

A BUFFALO paper says the farmers of that
county will not maintain good country roads
even after the city pays for them. People as
close-fsted and short-sighted as that are DOOM
ed to a mudhole sort of existence all their
lives.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-12-30

PREDICTIONS OF war, famine, panic and pesti-
lence are being made for the year 1906. Con-
gress may have to sit through the entire year
in order to hold the lid securely in place.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-12-30

A FEW days ago Mat Porter, aged IS years,
of Victoria, Texas, was convicted of cattle
stealing and the jury assessed his punishment
at 1 900 years in the penitentiary. Porter was
an old offender, but it was almost impossible
to secure evidence to convict him.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-12-30

A SEAT on the New York Stock Exchange
was sold few days ago for $4,000. This is
the record price, although several were sold
lately at figures ranging from ss5, 900 to 800 900.