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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-10

ment established by the work done 30 far
and the sympathy of the labor unions, the
churches. the citizens associations, the
press and the children themselves the
movement is assured of success Not a
little, he hopes. will be accomplished by the
championship buttons which all boys and
girls who have reached a certain standa I'd
or physical development as shown by their
ability to stand certain tests. are entitled to
wear. AT the southeast, the North Capitol
and l. and the southwest Fairgrounds
groups OF these champions have already
come forward. and 1t is believed that their
proWess will stimulate many other children
10 become competitors during the succeed
ing seasons.
The report of the superintendent of play-
grounds Is already prepared. and among
other suggestions the equipping' Of at least
hVe schools with shower baths is said to
De recommended. The experience of the
ST Louis Fairgrounds and of the Neighbor-
hood House In this city proves how much
the baths are appreciated. More grounds
Will be necessary and branch Libraries are
suggested. Cooking and the domestic arts
are among the ideas thought advisable for
many sections. DR. Curtis believes that
with clear realization of the great utility
OF the carefully directed Fairgrounds the
public viii come to support them as a per-
manent feature of municipal government.
The sight of the children during the tour
nament was lesson in democracy.
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have worked upon broad and rational lines.
offering equal advantages to white and
black alike and have been inspired by un-
selfish and patriotic enthusiasm
II hope that next year we may be able,
after showing Congress the admirable re-
suits thus far achieved. to obtain a large
appropriation for the further development
of the work. Money spent in this direction
Is well invested. Not only does 1t provide
enjoyment for those who need and appre-
ciate 1t most. but 1t upbuilds future citizens.
1t Is a labor of love in which every father
and mother In this community ought to
manifest the deepest interest, and which
ought to be aided to the utmost of our in
divtdual endeavor."
Review Of Playground Situation.
DR.. Henry Curtis in making review Of
the playground situation In Washington re-
called the fact that the first movement was
made in 1902 About $50 had-been spent in
1901 In connection with the Neighborhood
House by Mr.. Charles F. Weller. During
the following summer one playground was
opened. In 1908 the Public Fairgrounds As
ISOLATION was organized, and by voluntary
subscription raised $500 and supported six
grounds. The next year eleven play spots
were opened, which required an outlay of
sl,791. From 1900 to 1904 all expenses were
paid by voluntary subscriptions. During the
summer of 1904 eleven grounds were main
tanned and supervisor Mr.. Burkholder of
the Springfield Normal Training School,
had charge, assisted by seven janitors. Dur
ing the present season to be closed tomOr-
row and practically over with the meet yes
terday at the Coliseum. one supervisor.
twenty-four directors and ten janitors have
been needed for the nineteen grounds in
operation. The cost during the season has
been $500. of which 5000 has been raised
as in the past by the charity of those who
believe in the great benefits for the chill
dren to be gained by the exercises.
DR. Henry Curtis said yesterday:
"At this rate of growth five times as
much having been done this year as last
we will need $4,000 next year. and that
will not be too much to give the city. from
what I have seen in Germany and Eng
land"
1t may not be known that DR.. Curtis, who
is teacher in the New York High School.
has been an authority ON Fairgrounds for
some years. While in London some years
since Mrs Humphrey Ward. who had no.
ttced his articles on the Fairgrounds Of
New York in the Harper's Magazine. in
which her story, Lady Roses Daughter"
was appearing. learning of his presence
sent for him. and upon careful study of the
methods pursued here organized the first
English playground.
Movement an Assured Success
DR.. Curtis believes that with the senti-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-10
SUPPLIED WITH NEW MOBILES.
Firefighter's Equipment Believed to
Be Materially Improved.

The work of installing the two new moni-
tor nozzles, or water guns. on the District
fireboat. the Firefghter. was completed
late yesterday afternoon. the last bolt be-
ing put In place about p. M, too late for
tests to be made.
The new guns replace those over which
there has been q controversy between the
District authorities and the builders of the
boat. One Of the guns. the largest, Is To-
Gated In the bow OF the boat, and the other
In her stern on top OF the engine-room
house. They are big affairs. and from
their capaclous mouths a food Of water
can be poured sufficient to drown out any
ordinary fire.
The local authorities contend that the
new MOBILES are In every way superior to
the old MOBILES and will add much to the
fire-fghting abilities of the boat The new
MOBILES were installed by Machinist Chap
man for the Harlan q HoIlingsworth Conn
pany. while Chief Machinist Robinson VI
the District fire department, looked after
the interests of the District
It Is expected that tests of the new noz-
zles will be made early this week. and
should they meet the requirements the ac-
ceptance of the fireboat viii soon follow.
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eO-yard dash for boys under thirteen.
though half dozen bystanders differed
with the Judges. The race was tried over,
as was also a potato race under dispute to
the satisfaction of all. Fathers on the
grand stand cast up shrewd calculations as
to the age of winners who had surpassed
their youngsters, and little girls occasion
ally cried out, ITS cheat" but all sub
sided under the management of directors
eager to prove the prowess of their own
grounds. but restrained. by the necessity
of setting examples.
The games were carried on simultaneous
ly. the broad and high jump and croquet
and base ball contests being carried on in
three-ring circus fashion while the racing
was going on. Much interest centered about
the pole turing the game of tether ball by
the girls. All the children seemed to COM
prehend the spirit of sport In victory and
defeat.
Commissioner Vests Speech
In distributing the medals and banners to
the victorious boys and girls and to the
winning teams Commissioner West said:
Let me. first OF all. congratulate the
prize winners on this interesting occasion.
They have manifested an energy and Skill
which. II 1t actuates them in the same de-
gree when they become old enough to work,
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Do You Esperanto
Special Cablegram to The Star.

special Cablegram to The Star.
LONDON. September 9.-"Do you esper-
ant7' or. more properly rendered, ecu vi
parolas internacieP" IL becoming quite
common question in London since the
conclusion Of the international esperanto
congress at Boulogne.
The congress has caused quite a boom
In the baby language. and the esper-
Artists are taking every advantage Of II.
Hawkers in the streets are briskly SELL
Ing little red book entitled How to
Speak Esperanto. the Auxiliary Language
OF the Nations. 1t costs a penny and
contains the full grammar and quite an
imposing vocabulary. It predicts that
the student will be able to learn the
grammar In an hour, read the language
with facility in a month. write IL with
facility in two months and speak 1t with
facility in three months
The elevator boy Freckleton, of the
Law Land Company In Surrey street. who.
taken to the Boulogne congress-, Is now
the envy Of all OF the other elevator boys
Of London, many of whom are enthusi-
astically studying the language
Mr. Sexaner the secretary OF the Brit
ish Esperanto Association. Is In daily re-
ceipt OF hundreds Of letters which come
from all parts Of Great Britain and Ire
learn the language. A large proportion
OF the applications are from teachers, but
the letters are written by people in all
walks of life.
1t Is now computed that there ara 250.-
900 persons In the world who can speak
the language. and many Thousands more
who are studying It at the present time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-10
A LETTER TO OUR READERS
SO COTTAGE ST. MELRosE. MASS,

% COIIAtTE 81, MElhUSE, MASS,
DEAR SIR: JAN. l1th 1904.
Ever since / in the army had more or
less kidney trouble and within the past year 1t
became and compiled ted that suffered
everything and was much alarmed-my strength
and power fast leaving me. 1 adver-
tisement of Swamp Root and wrote asking for ad-
vice l began the OF the medicine and noted q
decided improvement after taking Swamp Root
only a short time.
II continued its and am thankful to say that
am entirely cured and strong In order to be very
sure about this had doctor examine some Of my
water today and he pronounced 1t all right and In
splendid condition.
II know that your Swamp Root Is purely yege-
table and does not contain any harmful drugs.
Thanking you for my complete recovery and rec
ommerdilg swamp Root TO all sufferers, I am,
Very truly yours
II. C. RICHARDSON"
You may h a sample bottle OF this wonderful
remedy, DIR. Kiimer's swamp Root, sent absolutely
free by mail. also book telling all about Swamp
Root. II you are already convinced that Swamp
Root is what you need you purchase the regu-
lar fifty and dollar size bottles at the drug
stores everywhere. Don't make any mistake. but
remember the name swamp Root DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp Root. and the address, Binghamton. N. Y,
every bottle.
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partner, Mr.. Martonson. young lawyer Of
Reno and graduate of Stanford Univer-
sity.
From Bull Frog to civilization means sixty
miles Of sand and wild sage, hemmed I'm by
volcanic mountains so high that rain clouds
cannot climb them. But the senator doesn't
mind little things like that. He made the
overland journey by stage coach time and
again when the way was enlivened by In
dams and outlaws. and In his own words.
has covered every mile of Nevada on the
hurricane deck of mule.
He Looks the Part.
In his tan corduroy suit high boots and
sombrero. with a complexion few debut
tantes could match, and with a beard as
white as the snow-capped Sierras. the sem
ator Is the most picturesque figure in Bull
Frog diggings. with Tonapah and gold
fields thrown in. No other mans laugh Is
SO loud and joyous and no other mans
sleep Is so sweetly sound. He works like
giant all day and sleeps at night like
child. He owes his superb vigor in great
measure to his ability to cast or
the days worries at nlghtfalI. to sleep when
pen when he awakes. and to 30 hungry
rather than endanger his health by eating
chemically doctored food. The enemy isn't
bern who could cause him a minutes an
though no man has as friendly a regard
for the boys Of the press. 1t is laughable to
see his unconcern and even enjoyment when
h., reads aloud for the benefit OF his family
and guests hard luck stories that picture
him q poverty-stricken old man who has
gone back to Nevada to die.
He has gone back to make another pile.
He has already captured big practice,
and as the Shoshine mine for which he Is
counsel and In which he Is otherwise In
terested Is beginning to give up it's hidden
millions. there Is no reason why he should
not make good long before the allotted 1--WE
years ara past
When Mr.. Stewart settled It that Bull
Frog was to be his work shop. and know
ing that few women would have the cour-
age TO live on intimats terms with the
sand wild sage loneliness ana r1ttie-
snakes, he gave his wife the privilege OF
spendina tho time wherevex she pieased--
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-10
at her former home in the east at Sa
Francisco. or in foreign travel.
Preferred Bull Frog.


She preferred Bull Frog and will join
him there the latter part of this month. as
soon the sun consents to climb down
from his summer altitude. This delay is
necessary. as her little daughter IL re-
covering from typhoid. and homecoming
over sixty miles of sizzling hot desert is
not hilarious affair. The home the sem
ator has built did not cost $4,000. as esti-
mated by some one with love for large
figures, but was more expensive than il
looks to be, as the wood for the interior
had to be hauled over the desert and the
workmen charged 81 an hour. II Is built
of adobe and stone, IS one story high. and
simple in style and finish, 1t stands mid
way between Bull Frog and Rhyolite, the
sister camp next door. and is fitted up
with furniture shipped from here with
the senator's books.
Mrs. Stewart is an attractive and Guilt
waited woman. The fact that she spent
nine years of her widowhood in a quiet
country place In order that her little
daughter should have the benefit OF an
open life, and that she has elected to
share the hardships of desert life with her
husband, shows how little she cares for
what the world calls society. She is a
student of books. dearly loves her friends.
and finds chief delight in the duties and
pleasures of her home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-10
improvements at CaIcutta.

Tho Indian government has prepared
plans and drafts for improving the city Of
Calcutta. The estimated cost of the pro-
jected works Is sat SOC. 600, which is to be
raised by loan. The latter will be guar
anteed by the government, but the city Is
to pay the interest and amortization. for
which purpose q tar on jute and on real
estate q to be levied.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-10

The cumbersome old white beaver hat"
is stiil worn by a member OF the house OF
commons. Sir Edward Durning-LAwrence.
who relates proudly that he bought the
beaver hat IN Paris upward OF thirty years
ago, that he has worn 1t every summer
since. that 1t Is as good as ever. and would.
owing to the scarcity of beavers fetch now
at least ten times Its original price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-10
PLAYGROUND EXHIBIT
Contests in Events at the
coliseum.
CHILDREN ENTHUSED
OVER THE STRUGGLES OF THE
VARIOUS CONTESTANTS.
Commissioner Vests Address in Dis
tributing the Medals to the
Different Winners.

Enthusiasm as only aroused in thousands
of children characterized the events yester-
day at the Coliseum Park during the tour
nament of the united Fairgrounds. The
various teams began to reach the grounds
early In the afternoon Each group of
children was under the supervision Of the
director In all eleven grounds were rep
resented. from all four sections of the city,
including Georgetown. From thirty to
forty children made up each team. The
crowds from the outdoor grounds were
particularly large, though the school
grounds sent out as many as they can ac-
commodate. At least two thousand chill
dren on the grand stand rooted and cheered
and made sallies upon the grounds as the
events were called off and their own cham
pions contested. The grandstand was we'll
filled with parents and friends, and the
members of the various committees pro-
noting the work.
kindergarten Games.
The preliminaries having been run off be-
tween 100 and o'clock. the great oval
was speedily filled up by children eager to
begin the exhibition Of the kindergarten
games. Great circles of boys and girls
filled the areas and the bewildering crowd
fell into orderly groups. The grounds rep
resented were North Capitol and L streets
northwest. Henry School. Arthur School.
Neighborhood House. Neighborhood Club.
Jefferson School, 8. j. Bowen School, Lud-
low School. Curtis School. Wallach School,
Virginia Avenue and 18th streets south
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-10

white patrons of the office worked his
graft successfully in the home town of the
governor of Mississippi. The sum obtained
at Yazoo City is said to be between $50 and
$50. When the professor reached Green
wood the market had declined many points
Greenwood"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-10
open-Air Sacred Concert

BY Naval @. F. Band This Afternoon
Take Pa. ave. cars marked & G going
east. Only II minutes ride from the Capt.
toll Building to the Highlands. overlooking
the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-10

east. and 18th and Gales streets northeast
In each case the regular trained director
was assisted by volunteers who have given
their time during the summer.
At $50 the games commenced. 1t Is an
open question which were the more excited
the children or the parents The events
included the following:
Twenty -fve-yard dash for girls under
ten. 35-yard dash for boys under ten, 80
yard dash for girls under thirteen 6O-yard
dash for boys under thirteen 60-yard dash
for boys under sixteen standing broad
jump for boys under thirteen, standing
broad jump for boys under sixteen, cro-
quet for girls. potato race for boys unuer
thirteen. potato race for girls under sixteen,
100-yard dash for boys under sixteen,
quoits for boys, running high jump for boys
under thirteen. running high jump for boys
under sixteen. running broad jump for boys
under thirteen, running broad jump for
boys under sixteen, tether ball for girls,
base ball for boys under thirteen and In
door base ball for girls
Contests Were Exciting.
From the moment Of the 2o-yard dash for
little girls. won by Katie Herrity of the
Jefferson, in GA 3-5 time, to the end the ex-
element was intense. Discussions Of judges
occurred and races had to be rerun. Rob
Grace. who had won a championship medal
at the southeast ground, and who tied in a
trial heat, was ruled out of third in the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-10

A fast passenger train ran into party
OF workmen at Homewpod Station, near
Ftttsburg. killing two and serioualy injur-
inG three others.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-09-07
PRESIDENTS SYMPATHY
Sent to the Brave People of New Or
leans II Reply to Telegram
Ct Congratulations.

Eyidercing his deep sympathy with
New Orleans, President Roosevelt
Thursday sent a notable ackacwledg-
ment to Mayor Martin Behrman Of d
telegram applauding the presidents s
service to humanity in restoring peace
between the warting nations in the
far east.
New Orleans hastens to give ex-
preston to her profound admiration
Of your wonderful accompl. shment.
It must profe a source of, lasting
pride to all true hearted Americans
to feel and to know that the whole
civilized world is paying homage TO
the chieftain of our great country
from whose master mind emanated an
achievement in the cause Of human
ity, which will rival any of the mas
ter strokes which ever have been or
ever will be recorded in history"
The presidents reply follows:
"Oyster Bay, N. Y, August 81
Hon. Martin Behrman, Mayor New
Orleans: No telegram has touched me
as deeply es the telegram from you
showing that in the midst OF the great
trial New Orleans is so keenly al:"e
to all that effects the interests OF
the world and the honor c. or coul-
try. You have given fit expression
to the feelings CT your brave and
gallant peo--le, for only those with
lofty souls can in the midst of their
own grief find time to think OF others.
I trust need not say how deep and
constant my anxiety is for the we!'
fare Of your city and state.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-09-07
TO ABATE SULPHUR NUISANCE.
State Of Georgia Will Enter Suit
AGAINST state Of Tennessee.

SteeC VI SSo' Sio W." A''eSa WV
Against state Of Tennessee.
The special commission appointed
under resolution Of the Georgia gene
raj assembly, at it's recent session, to
investigate the destruction Of vegeta.
ton in Fannin, and other north Geor-
gia counties, as a result Of the fumes
from the copper and sulphur sme!t-
ing works at Ducktown, Tenn, re.
turned to Atlanta "wednesday and
report was made to the governor.
The commission reports conditions
in the affected section as most deplor-
able, says the destruction is becoming
more wiespread than ever, and th:s.
with the destruction Of the forests,
the north Georgia streams will dry up
and be subject to freshets and floods.
The report concludes with the rec
onlIreudeticn that Immediate legal
steps be taken to abate the nuisance,
as it is stated it will be better to
wipe out the entire industry than to
permit the destruction of all the veg
citation in half a dozen counties.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-09-07
Ereaks Out in Chicago and
Reaches Acute Stage.
UNION PRINTERS STRIKE
Fight Begun in Attempt to Force En-.
p!oyers to Accede to Demands for
the Closed Shop and the
E:sht.Hour Day.

The acute stage has been reached
in a new labor war. in Chicago. Nine
teen Of the larger printing houses
of Chicago were without union com.
pcsi5ors Thursday evening, the result
OF q series OF strikes tnauguratei by
typographical Union No. 1G against
members Of the Chicago Tyrotnetae,
the punrose OF the strikes being to
compel the typolhetae as an organ
ization to accede to demands for tne
closed shop" and that eight hours
constitute a days work.
Further strikes are expected in
case other houses undertake to do
work for r0ncerns at which strikes
have been begun as the result OF
the posting Of notices Of an inten-
ton to inaugurate open shop and
nine hours" where it is claimed con-
trary conditions have been tbs rule.
Pending such assistance to strike
affected firms, the strike leaders pro-
rouncel the strike complete and de-
clared the outcome matter OF en-
durance, q spread in Chicago or to
other cities rot being contemplated
for tie present at least.
Not counting o;her em:Slcyees Of
the nineteen printing houses involv-
ed, printers TO the number OF nearly
500 are interested. The strikers claim
that eight large establishments will
remain neutral, not accepting work
Tor houses where strikes are in prog
ress, ard that in these eight and
elsewhere twenty-five hundred men,
bers of the union will be at work
and will furnish funds for strike ben.
efts.
At the union headquarters it leaked
out that union printers from various
parts Of The country are taking ad-
vantage Of the offer of Chicago's
strike affected print shops to come to
the city in the gu:se Of strike break
ers, their travelling expenses paid.
After reaching the city they desert
instanter.