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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-17
How Burbank Changes Plant Life.

From Success Magazine.
The processes by which he Uuther Bur-
bank. the famous horticulturisD works are
not new peculiar. They are in accord
with well-known and unaterable laws Of
nature. The principal methods used are Sc
lection and crossing. Nature is using these
same processes ev ~ Fay. The bees and
the wind carry the fN''.ea of one flower to
fertilize another, THIS bringing about the
crossing of species. The struggle for exist
ence and thousand circumstances of
growth and development, tend to weed out
the unfit among the plants. leaving the best
to survive. This is selection. But where
natures operations are largely left to
chance and accident. MIR. Burbank gives
them intelligent direction and his results
are sure and immediate.
He takes TWO plants whose life habits,
structure and environment may have been
wholly different. He brings them together,
implanting the pollen of one upon the
stigma of the other. AS result the species
are thrown into a state Of perturbation-set
to "wabbling,' as 1t We're. The life tenden-
ces are broken up by the shock. The plants
resulting from the crossing may resemble
one or the other of the parent plants. These
are not important Some of the plants will
combine the best qualities of the parents.
From these improved varieties OF fruits and
flowers are produced. Some of the plants
will be different from either parent-per-
haps unlike any other plant in existence.
From these unusual variants new plants
may be developed. He selects his original
subjects from far and near. He brings
raspberry from Siberia to combine II with
a blackberry from California. He brings a
with a native apricot. An experiment Is
built up on the foundation of a common
wild flower. the daisy. for example. In
another experiment flower from Australia
may be used. He brings a cactus from
Central America to cross with a species
from Arizona.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-17
Glass Workers in Conference.

CLEVELAND. Ohio. July 17.-At the In
vitaton of the Amalgamated Association of
Window Glass Workers. Simon Burns of
Pittsburg. president of Local Assembly.
No. 200, Knights of Labor. returned here
today and went into conference with the
amalgamated officials In an effort to settle
the disputes which disrupted the proposed
union week ago. The knights Of Labor
walked out Of the meeting hall a week ago
when the two hundred amalgamated dele
gates refused to give the thirty knights
equal voting power with themselves. All
hopes for settlement died out for a time
when Burns and his friends left the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-17

NEW YORK. July 17.-The steamer
Dreamland while bound for Coney Island
with passengers today. crashed into the
Lackawanna railroad ferryboat Lackawan-
na and both boats were considerably dam
aged. The Dreamiand's bow was smashed
and she was obliged to put back to her
pier in this city. Before the steamer reach
ed her dock 1t was reported that several
passengers were injured when the vessels
came together. None of the passengers on
the Lackawanna were injured. but the fer
ryboat was badly damaged. The how Of
the Dreamland struck her about amidships
and the women's rear cabin was smashed
from deck to roof.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-17
To Succeed Col. shoonamaker.

Colonel Shoonamaker. who was chief of
staff to Gen. Blackman, was a captain OF
the 1st Maryland Cavalry. and later was
made colonel of the 14th Pennsylvania
Cavalry, and made brilliant record in
the valley under Sheridan. General King
and Colonel Shoonamaker are warm per-
sonal friends. and 1t is with regret Colonel
King says. that he accepted the resignation
Colonel Shoonamaker is several times
millionaire railroad man. and just at THIS
time business cares made his resignation
necessary.
General King has rendered the position TO
Col ]. J. McCardy. auditor for the Post
the Department of Minnesota and Il Is
probable that he will accept. Genefal King
does not intend to change headquarters
from Boston, as 1t Is only six weeks until
the meeting OF the national encampment In
Denver. and at the present time II seems
fmoracticable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-17
THOUSAND DELEGATES EXPECTED
Annual Irrigation Congress to Be Held
at Portland, Oregon.

An official call has been made for the
thirteenth annual irrigation congress. to be
held August II. %, % and "a at Portland.
Ore. 1t is expected that thousand dele
gates will attend the congress and that
much work will be done. Because Of the
Increased interest in matters pertaining to
irrigation the congress has been divided
into Ave sections, and each section will
listen TO series of addresses and papers
on subjects which will be assigned to 1t.
The meetings of the congress viii be held
In the exposition grounds. All persons In
terested in irrigation have been invited.
Mr.. George c. Pardee of Sacramento. Cal.
is the head Of the organization and win pre-
side at the general meetings. The section
meetings will be conducted by Clifford Pin
chot. chairman. Forestry DR.. A. c. True.
Production by Irrigation" Frederick H.
Newell chairman. Engineering and Me-
chanics: III. F. Williams, chairman. ell
matology;" c. w. Eberlein, chairman. "Ru-
raj Settlement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-17
Fire Department Promotions.

Following the request OF Capt. Arthur
n Donaldson Of No. engine company
that he be retired as captain rather than
reduced 10 rank of private. as was rec
commended after disposition of his case
before the fire department trial board
Chief Engineer William T. Belt has SO
recommended. Provision has also been
made by Chief Belt to fill the vacancy
caused by the retirement of Capt Dom
aidson. by authorizing the following pro-
motions; Lieut. Thomas T. Warren, to
lfsutenant: Senior Waterman Frank e.
Erere. to be private. and William NJ
Thompson. to be temporary Waterman
Thompson has not yet taken the mental
examination. and until he passes that his
appointment will not be permanent Capt
Donaidson's pension and the promotions
aad appointment went into effect yestsr-
lay
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-17
Gen. Viljoen Married.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-. July 15.-That Gen.
Ben Viljoen, the Boer war hero, has sur
rendered heart and hand to young
widow Is the assertion of the brides
mother. now here The bride is Mrs. Myr-
tie Dickerson Lowden of Pittsfeld. III. Rev.
p. w. Fauntleroy admits he married Ben
Viljoen. but says the man seemed to be
thirty-six years, the age he gave. and
said he was born in the United States.
The mother says she has seen his letters
and photographs sent to Mrs. Lowden.
They were to be married in Pittsfield, but
the general became i'll in New York and
FASTENED here, where the nuptials were
solemnized They departed for Chihua-
hua. Gen. Vnjoen was recently sued for
breach of promise by May Belfort, an En-
gliSh actress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-17
Judgment for Plaintiff.

In connection with the proceedings at law
recently Instituted by David III. Moffat
against the Chesapeake Beach Railway
Company to recover 81. -. S0OOa. alleged
to be due on promissory note. the supreme
Court of the District OF Columbia today
rendered Judgment in favor of the plaintiff
for the full amount claimed because of the
failure of the defendant to support its pleas
by affidavit. as required by the seventy
third rule of the court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-17
Ocean Liners Movements.

NEW YORK, July T7.-Arrived-Mnne-
tonka from London: Germania. from Ma
pies: Furnessia, from Glasgow. The steam
er Kroonland. from Antwerp, was in COM
munication by wireless telegraph with Sias-
conset. Mass. at am. when forty miles
east OF Nantucket Lightship. She will
probably dock about I'm. tomorrow.
PLYMOUTH, July 1T.-Arrived-
Kaiser Wilhelm H. from New York.
DOVER, July 7.-Arrived-Steamer Fin
land from New York
MOVILLE, July observation-disclosures AS
tria, from New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-17
HELD FOR MANS DEATH.
Frenchman Knocked Down Stairs by
Chicagoan Dies From Injuries.

CHICAGO, July 17.-Welcome Jerome, a
bookkeeper, who claims to be relative
of District Attorney Jerome of New York.
struck Charles Faure, Frenchman, in the
face knocking him down flight of stairs
and causing injuries from which he died
later in a hospital.
The reason jerome gave for his act.
Faure caused a separation between himself
and wife. Mrs. Jerome was with Faure at
the time of the assault Jerome is under
arrest and Mrs. Jerome who, for the past
four weeks, has been known as Mrs. Faure,
is held as a witness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-17
Proceedings for Divorce.

Proceedings for divorce on the ground Of
desertion were instituted today in the SUI
preme Court of the District OF Columbia
by Frank Flosser. through Attorney An
drew A. Lipscomb. against Margaret Flos-
ser. It is stated that the parties were mar
ried March TO- 1857. while at Wflkesbarre
Pa. and have had five children. Mr.. Fios-
ser charges that his wife deserted him
June IA, 1902.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-17
Building Operations Threatened.

CLEVELAND. Ohio, July IA vote
among the carpenters unions of Cleveland
has been started with a view of tying up all
building operations here. in order to secure
desired increase in wages of five cents an
hour. The result will not be known until
Thursday night A number of the carpen-
tiers have been on strike for several months
demanding an increase In wages. which
some of the contractors refuse to grant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-17
Latest japanese Loan.

NEW YORK. July 17.-Subscribers 10 the
latest japanese loan In this country will be
notified of the shares allotted to them on
Wednesday. The amount offered here. $50
100000. was several times oversubscribed
Only small investors will receive the full
share. The large subscribers will be scaled
from 30 TO 10 per cent the amount
asked.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-17
Identity of Dead Man.

NORFOLK, Va, July 1T.-Mrs. Louisiana
Hobbs-Douglas will not go to Asheville.
N. C.. to view the body of the man c. II.
Asquith who died In that place last No
vember. and who Mrs Hobbs first thought
might have been the self-styled Lord
Reginald Douglas" whom she married here
eighteen months ago, and by whom she
was deserted In California a year ago. II
now seems to have been well established
that Aisquith and Lord Douglas" were
different men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-17
Suicide at Richmond.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
RICHMOND. Va. July 17.-Herman c.
Schmidt, aged ffty-three years. merchant,
in a fit of dependency yesterday took a
quantity of arsenic while the members of
his family were at church. and found
dead in the house when they returned. He
left a large family.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-17
WOMAN DIED SUDDENLY.
Expired From Heart Disease After
Scene With Husband.

CHICAGO. July 17.-Shortly after IL
stormy interview with her husband. with
whom she had not lived for several years.
Mrs Kate NJ. Cleary. we'll known In Chi
cago as newspaper and magazine writer.
died suddenly of heart disease at the door
of her room in a hotel.
Her husband. M T. Cleary had called
with two of their four children to see her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-17
Balfour Withdrew Bill.

LONDON. July T.-Upon Speaker Low
Their agreeing to the contention of John
Redmond, the Irish leaders. that each
clause of the redistribution of seats bill
must be debated separately. Premier Balfour
in the house of commons today withdrew
the bill saying he would proceed with it at
the next session of parliament. adding
This course was taken as his maJestys
government is not prepared to concede 50
much time during the present session
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-17
IN GRASP OF HOT WEATHER.
Downtown Temperature One Hundred
Degrees.

Washington is in the grasp of a hot wave.
At 2:45 o'clock this afternoon the official
temperature was 81. and still going up. The
downtown temperature was even 100 de-
grees
There Is no relief In sight" said Prof.
Henry. More hot weather for tomorrow.
The temperature today is the highest so
far this season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-17
Schooner With Sails Set Sunk.

NORFOLK, Va, July 1.-THE first Of
ficer of the Merchants and Miners Line
steamer Kershaw, Capt. Bond. upon
rival here from Boston. reported today hav-
Ing on July Is at midnight passed two
masted schooner with all sails set sunk in
Pollock Rip Slue I'm five fathoms of water.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-17
Two Young Women Drowned.

ROCHESTER. N. r.. July 17.-By the
accidental overturning OF rowboat on
Keaka lake yesterday. Miss Maude Masten
OF Pennyan and Miss Remer Faulkner of
Mansfield. Pa, were drowned.
Four others of the party were rescued
after much difficulty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-17
Brighton Beach Races

BRIGHTON BEACH. l.. L. July IT.
First race. selling. three-yea odds and up
ward, six furlongs-Regai, to and to
.. first; Loupanit. 40 to l place second );
Adare. third. Time 1.1J.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-17
His Little Pleasantly.

From the Chicago Tribune.
Now itsnt-isn't river a curiods thing.
don't you known said Reggie.
Curious? Why. it's beautiful. II that's
what you mean
.Ya-as. but it's $3.50 impossible. don't
you know"
'Impossibie?'
"Ya-as: its mouth is bigger than It's head.
Haw, haw!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-17
Wants Tax Sale Set Aside.

The Rufus H. DarbyE Printing Company.
through Attorney George C. Gertman. has
filed suit In equity against Mary A. wad-
hams and Emily w. Wfltsie Of New York,
the court being asked to set aside a tax
sale OF lots - and 10, square 22a this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-17
Admitted to Naval Academy.

ANNAPOLIS, Md. July 17.-Preston B.
Haines of New York. Joseph w. Deem Of
Tennessee and Walter C.. Grebe OF South
Dakota have been admitted to the Naval
Academy as midshipmen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-17
Coal Miners Quit.

HAZLETON. Pa. July 17.--Aileging that
they are not being paid standard wages.
the $50 employees of the Hale Mountain
Coal Company at Black Ridge. went on
strike today. The company Is not q party
mission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-17

Prof Andrew Fox, who recently startled
the country with a telegram to John D.
Rockefeller begging for some OF his
tainted money for the Chicago Theo-
logical Seminary. has been dismissed from
the faculty Of that institution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-17

Fire Saturday night destroyed a whole
block of buildings In Columbia, at the foot
loss OF s125 .OOO The IRE swept an entire
block on the north side Of Main street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-17
FIRST LICENSE OF IT'S KIND.
Boston Department Store Secured Per-
NIT to Sell Liquors.

Special DISPATCH ia The Star.
BOSTON. July 1.-THE first liquor license
ever granted a Boston department store
was today issued to the Henry Siegel Com
pany, whose new Washington street store
is almost ready for occupancy. -t.
The license Is for the sale OF bottled goods
only. and is granted against the protest of
the labor unions and the Liquor Dealers
Association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-17
Hearings Of the Keep Com
mission Ended.
TO PREPARE REPORT
SEVERAL EXECUTIVE SESSIONS
TO BE HELD.
Normal Condition Of the Government
Printing Office Resumed
Today.

Wien the Keep investigation ended its
night session Saturday an adjournment
sine die was taken. and the pale of secrecy
and mystery was removed from the gov
eminent printing Office. Today the ma
chinery was humming as merrily as ever
and the restraint which had enthralled the
employees OF the big printery during the
inquisition had happily disappeared.
In other words. the big workshop re-
sumed its normal condition today and the
hundreds Of employees are anxiously await
ing the verdict of President Roosevelt as
result of the findings of the Keep mum
commission.
The opinion was expressed today that
one result of the inquiry will be new pub
lie printer, not because there was found
any actual wrongdoing on the part of Pub
lie Printer Palmer but because of other
conditions in the office showing antagon-
isms and cliques. which were develop I'd
ms ha
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-17
A Week for Filing Briefs.

The attorneys of the Merganthaler and
Lanston interests Will be given one week
in which to file their briefs with the COM
mission. and it is understood they are al
ready hard at work preparing their respec-
tive papers.
Mr.. Oscar j. Ricketts,. foreman of print
ing. was requested by the commission to-
day. 1t Is said, to furnish that body with
statement of tabular and straight matter
that has been executed in the different
composing divisions under his management.
Executive Sessions.
1t was stated this afternoon that there
Will be several executive sessions of the
members of the Keep commission in one
OF the government departments. at which
their report to President Roosevelt will be
prepared. 1t is also said that within ten
days the entire case will be laid before the
President for his action.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-17
No Efforts Made.

down into the river between the two boats.
The witness said he heard Capt. Randall
remark that Crowley swan ashore.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-05
WARREN

Yesterdays celebration OF the Fourth
was one OF the best and most successful
ever held in Warren The parade In the
morning was the main feature OF the day
and every company and society in the
line were deserving of creditable mention
for the excellent showing they made This
was especially true about the visiting fire
companies. who were the guests OF the
local companies.
Both companies brought fife and drum
bands. and the Watchemokets OF East
Providence had their apparatus I'm the
parade. The companies were banqueted
at the town hall where an elegant spread
Was placed before them and 10 which full
Justice was done. In the afternoon n
hose reel race was run off on State street
between the Rough and Ready company.
No. ;. and the team from the watche-
moket fire company the latter being VIC
torious. Band concerts were presented
on the common and in front OF the town
hall during the afternoon and evening by
the Warren National band Leader
Jones presented a carefully selected pro-
gram OF classical and popular airs to suit
ell tastes. The Harmony band also gave
n very creditabe concert at the north end
in the afternoon.
II The antiques and -Aerribles procession
which started NJ i:3o p m, was the best
ever presented In Warren and contained
over a hundred persons. The make-ups
and rigs were horrible, TO an extreme,
and hisrity reisned supreme among
spectators during the course OF the
parade Prizes amounting 10 SIS were
awarded 20 the best In line and the Judges
experienced considerable difficulty In
choosing the lucky ones. as all were de-
serving Of prizes. The fireworks on the
Waterman lot. Franklin street were OF
the Italian variety. and each piece was
applauded. The police report the day as
q quiet one. no serious disturbances being
heard of and arrests were few Accidents
were found in a few sections due 10 the
premature explosion OF irearm or some
sort Of an explosive. but no serious results
are expected TO the few who were
afflicted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-05
DEvLIN
OWES OVER
$2,0OO,0OO

Topeka. Ks. July 5.-Independence day
afforded relief TO the financial situation
In Topeka resulting from the failure OF
the First National bank. Banks on which
there were runs Monday took advantage
Of the holiday TO further strengthen their
institutions. and their officers reiterated
statements that the banks were prepared
10 withstand any demands.
A positive announcement has been made
by a man well acquainted with the affairs
OF the First National bank that the in
stitution would not resume business.
C. J. Devln's physician stated yester-
day that the patient slept well the night
before under the influence Of opiates. and
that his condition yesterday was favor
able.
A complete list OF Mr.. Devln's LA. Al
ties. so far as known, is said TO show
n total of s2.sl0.000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-05
SEASIDE and MOUNTAIN RESORTS
STRONG
PRESSURE

Philadelphls, July 6--Pressure OF the
strongest kind is being exerted against
the magistrates who committed the WON
en- caught in the great raid of Saturday
snight and upon District Attorney John g
Bell. 10 whom the indictments VIII go.
There were women caught In the raid
and some OF them are still In Moyamen-
sing prison. who belong TO the foremost
families OF Philadelphia.
Their escorts were men Of wealth ana
position. II is these men who. through
their arfiliation. social and political, are
bringing weight TO bear upon the district
attorney to cause the quashing OF the IN
dictments The influence brought to bear
on the magistrates is financial. IL Is
new ruling In the conduct OF raids that
has caused the condition.
Heretofore only the propretoresses OF
the brothels nave peen held, the women
inmates escaping with slight fines. The
houses OF assignation were never touched.
Before the raid on Saturday night each
magistrate was instructed 10 hold every
woman caught in bail for court.
Moyamensing prison, where number OF
women still are. through inability OF es-
eorts 10 secure bail secretly. Is oesiegea
by the same influence. A prize ighter yes
terday went bail for woman he said was
his sister. The woman has every mark OF
breeding. The prize fighter, OF course was
simply a go-between.
A terrific movement against the Mayer
and the city party reformers has arisen
through the raid.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-05

TREM5LEAU HALL, Port Kent, N. "
Situated in this lovely village on the
shores Of Lake Chemplain, nearly oppo-
site the city Of Burlington. on the east
ern border Of the Adirondack wilderness.
Difficult 10 find such another charming
loca ton for a summer hotel on a Eigh
bluff 65 feet above the lake. command
ing unsurpassed views. Booklets at this
office.
FARRELL & ADGATE. Proprietors.
mlb~Sw
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-05
DAVARDO HOTEL

Saratoga Springs, N. Y,
The largest strictly Kosher Hotel in
Saratoga Springs. Centrally located. Near
all mineral springs. For further inform
alton address j. WILLIAMS. PrOpC.
jl-Swcds
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-05
HOTEL L00K0FF, White Mountains

Sugar Hill. NJ. ~,
Under entirely new management. Com
manding the finest views In the White
Mountains region elevation 2o00 feet;
pine grove and wal close hy the house
golf and tennis. For booklet and terms,
address
DAVIS & MERCHANT. Proprs.
i9sSw
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-05
The AlTAM0kTE. BethIehem,N.H.

Delightful location. Excellent table.
hrst-class service. Everything homelike.
Address
MRS. IRVING L. COOK. Prop.
mJsSW
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-05

SUFFER- REST AND COTTAGES,
Saratoga Springs, NJ. Y.
One OF the choicest locations OF Sara
toga. High-class private board. Opposite
fine private park Address
T.. G.. MORSE or MRS n. +. DAY.
ml0-l0weds
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-05

The R0CKAWAY Ear HaIbor. Me

Directly on the shore. with unobstruct-
ed harbor view. Homelike and comfort,
abie. Moderate prices. T. L. ROBERTS.
m29.Sw