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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04
NEWS FROM LEEsBURG.
Enthusiasm Attends .the Meeting of
the County Y. M. g, A.
correspondence of The Star.

Special Correspondence of The Star.
LEESBURG, Va, December 8, 1906
Yesterday was a strenuous day for the
Y. NJ GA. convention, which is In session
in Leesburg. The exercises began at q M
in the association rooms with devotional
services. Mr.. c. c. Kent of Newport News
Va, was the leader. At half past a dele
gates conference on county work was held
This subject was divided into three parts
a Does My Town Need It? A Study Of
Conditions" by Mr.. Vance; (2) How My
Town Can Get It. A Matter of Volunteer
Workers" by Mr.. Coulter. and 81 "Organiz-
ing and Working Up a Small Town Asso-
ciation," Mr.. Boardnan. At II o'clock a
brisk walk to historic places in and around
Leesburg was taken, with Judge r. H. Tebbs
as guide. At o'clock conference on
the Small Town Association at Work was
held. This subject was also divided in sew
eral parts. The first, "A Bible Class was
discussed by Mr.. Vance MEMS Meetings."
by Mr.. w. w. Turner, county secretary,
Fauauier county; How Much and What
For?' by Mr.. Coulter; Soul Winning
Work. by Mr.. Boardman; Social Work"
by MIR. Turner and Mr.. Kent.
The evening exercises were opened by a
song service, led by DR.. Cecil de ]. Har-
bordt. The special feature of this service
was the singing Of quartet that included
Messrs. Fletcher and Turner of Warreuton,
Va; Dr. Hugh McIlhaney OF Charlottes-
Vile, Va, and DR.. Harbordt. Following the
leary of Warrenton, who is on the state
committee, on the subject, Equipped for
Eternity-A Young Mans Spiritual Educa-
ton" Mr.. Joshua lowering of Baltimore,
Md, also made a very interesting talk.
This morning at Z o'clock sunrise devo-
tional meeting for delegates was held at the
association rooms. This meeting, which
was well attended. was conducted by Mr.
r. w. Hilleary. At IL o'clock services were
held in all the churches with convention
speakers In the puiplts. Mr.. Coulton led
the services at the Presbyterian Church,
Mr.. Boardman at the Methodist, Mr.. Lever
ing at the Baptist and DR.. McIlhaney at
the Episcopal. At 800 o'clock a mems
meeting was held at the court house with
Mr.. L. A. Coulter as leader; a women's
meeting at the Methodist Church with Mr.
w. r. Walker of Richmond as leader, and
a boys meeting at the association rooms
with Mr.. C. c. Kent as leader.
Mr.. C. F. Tiffany Of Warrenton, Va, Is
visiting in Leesburg.
Mr.. A. Bernard Chancellor and Mrs.
Chancellor of Baltimore, Md, are stopping
with Miss Fannie Edwards.
Mr.. Julian Rogers of Baltimore is visiting
his sister Mrs R. B. Wildman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04
TO CHANGE LAND LAWS
TWO BILLS THAT WILL BE IN
PRODUCED.

At least two bills providing for impor-
tant changes in the land laws will be In
PRODUCED at this session of Congress. One
Will provide for the repeal of the timber
and stone act and the other will make 1t
possible for purely agricultural land In for
est reserves to be acquired by settlers I'M
der the homestead law. Representative
Lacey, chairman of the House committee
ON public lands, will introduce both Of these
measures In the House.
''Since the amendment of the desert land
law In 1891 said Mr.. Lacey, "a majority
of the land frauds have been under the for
est lieu land law and the timber and stone
act. At the last session the forest lieu law
was repealed, and i think the time has
come for tie repeal of the timber and
stone act Two years ago l introduced
bill to repeal this law, and 1t did not get
out of the committee, a majority being
against it. Since that time the land fraud
Investigations in Oregon and other states
have thrown much light ON the workings
of the timber and stone act, and the neces-
Sty for its repeal Is niuGh more apparent.
Late in the last session of Congress 81
measure providing for the homesteading of
the land in forest reserves suitable for
farming was introduced, but 1t was not dis
cussed at length. Its purpose is TO have
the farm lands in valleys surveyed in ir-
regular tracts for settlement in such a man
ner that the farmers will in no way inter-
The bill was favorably reported in the last
Congress, but not passed
Secretary Hitchcock favars the repeal of
the desert land law, but as yet it is not
known that any bill providing for the repeal
of this law is in preparation. Opinion is d.
vided among the members of Congress as
to the ACCESSIBILITY of striking this law off
the statute books. Mr.. Lacey says 1t is true
there have been many frauds under the
desert land act, but that they occurred al
most entirely before its amendment In 1891.
When the timber and stone act was passed
it was designed to permit settlers to ac-
quire lands which were not strictly agTi
cultural lands, but were desirable because
of the timber and building material they
afforded. The act fixes the prices of such
lands at s.. so an acre Mr. Lacey believes
all legitimate settlers who desire timber lots
adjoining the farms have long since ac
qured them.
The money realized from the sale of land
| under the timber and stone act goes into
the irrigation fund. Consequently many
radical friends of irrigation oppose the re-
peal of the act because of the curtailment
of irrigation funds which would result.
Money realized from the sale of land under
the desert land act also goes into the irTd-
cation fund, and consequently an attempt
to repeal it would also be opposed by many
supporters of government irrigation prof.
ects.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04
Piano and Violin Recital.

A piano and violin recital was given Friday
evening at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Slye
533 I'd street southeast An interesting pro-
gram was rendered by the pupils of Mr.
William j. Oates. The program opened and
closed with selections by the violin class
the members Of which are Messrs E. Web
ster. w. Duncan, NJ. Davis. w. Minis and
F. Mccarthy. Piano solos were rendered by
Misses r. Smith, NJ. Mccarthy, NJ. Smith
Z. Eliason, NJ. Benzler, L. Eliason and e
Livingston, Mrs. r. Thomas and w. Slye
Violin solos by Messrs. E. Webster and w
MINIS. Piano duet by Misses e. and j
Livingston. Refreshments were served.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04
Union Veterans Union Election.

Encampment No. Ill, U. v. u. at a re-
cent meeting. elected the following officers
TO serve one year from January /: Colonel.
Philip j. Hoiiiger; lieutenant colonel, Jo-
seph II. Hartley; major, Jasper f. Snow;
William NJ. Newell; officer of the day,
Henry C. Nesbitt, and officer of the guard,
William Mays. The colonel-elect has Sc
lectod Charles s. Wilder as his adjutant
Past Colonel Thomas ]. Shannon of this
encampmcnt has been appointed as chief
of staff for 1906 by the national commander
Joseph W. Kay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04
A Collaboration Appointed.

The two California senators-Perkins and
Fiint-talked with the President this morn
ing, after which 1t was stated that the
President has appointed Franklin Lane Of
California to succeed ex-Gov Joseph w.
Fifer of Illinois as member of the inter-
state commerce commission. Mr.. Fifer gave
notification some time ago that he did not
desire to remain on the commission after
January l. and II was understood then that
he would be succeeded by Mr.. Lane. There
was something of fight on Mr.. Lane on
the ground that for many years he had been
on most friendly terms with the railroads
of California.
The President today received the members
of the Pennsylvania military memorial COM
mission They are on their way to Ander-
sonville, Ga, to dedicate monument that
has been erected within the national reser-
walton to commemorate the Pennsylvanians
buried there. The monument is to be dedi-
Gated December Z.
Harry J. Bone will be appointed United
States attorney for the district Of Kansas.
to succeed John S. Dean, whose term will
expire December H. 1905.
James s. Simpson, collector of internal
revenue for Kansas and Oklahoma, ap-
pointed December II, 1901 will be continued
in his position.
Both of these are Endorsed by Senator
Long.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04
Broadcloth
Suits at SIS. 90.

Suits of superior quail
ty Chiffon-finish Broad
cloth; long coat, double
BREASTED, tight-fitting eff
fects; lined to waist with
satin and finished with
taiior-welted seams; In
laid velvet collar and
cuffs. Black and all fash
ionable shades. including
plum, greens, reds and
navy blue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04
BrOadcnOth
Suits. Sl6.08.

Suits of Broadcloth: long
coat, tight-fitting effect;
80 inches long. Small coat
collar and revers. Lined
to W a is I with a t ! n.
Sleeves are finished off
with turn-back cuffs. Kilt
ed flare skirt. Coiors in
clude plum, green, wine,
red, navy blue and black.
All sizes up to Al. $500
value.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04
@
"Why is it,"

said a prominent advertising
agent, that McClure's Maya
zine is one of the first maya
zines upon every list made for
a manufacturer advertising :"
Probably because it is one
OF the first magazines thought
of by the reader who is select
ing the magazine he really
prefers to read.
All rews stands. Ice. 81 year.
over $4,000 families are reading
McClure's Magazine
4eo East I'D Street. NEW YORK
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04

of private and public enterprise. In view
of the present highly satisfactory business
conditions prevailing throughout the coun-
try, l am emphatically Of the opinion
that # will be the part of sound Judgment
to let well enough alone"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04
Eton Suits
at SIS. 90.

A charming model. in
Elton effect, handsomely
trimmed with braids; new
circular skirt. trimmed to
match. In black. wine,
navy blue and plum. Ex-
ceptional value.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04
W0rnen's Outer Apparel.

The service render is July appreciated by the great major
y OF Wangons careful buyersas aeed by the constantly
growing business Every style that correct be found
hreand instance high asked elsewhere
good quality
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04
President Gets a Gold Heart.

Representative Robert Bonynge of Den
yer. Col, today presented President Roose-
welt with gold heart given by the peo-
pie of that state. The money for the heart,
which contains no alloy of any kind, was
raised by popular subscription, each dona-
ton being one penny. total of 5000 PEN
MES was sent to Denver. These were
added to in. other directions, sufficient
money being gathered to make a total of
several hundred dollars.
The heart was encased in a beautiful box,
upon which is this inscription: From the
heart of the Rocky mountains, this symbol
OF pure Colorado gold is sent by men,
women and children, rich and poor shar-
ing alike, to Theodore Roosevelt, President
of the United States, whose great heart
brought peace to the people of Japan and
Russia. Thanksgiving doy, 1908. A. D."
The President received the heart with ex-
pressions of deep pleasure, and asked that
his thanks be conveyed to the people who
sent II to him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04
EN- pire Coats
at ST l.08.

47-inch Empire Goats, or
imported tan covert cloth;
yoke effect front and back
to the top of bust line:
trimmed with stitched
tailored straps of self
material: coI,arless style,
inlafd with self cloth and
stitched entirely. $500
value, at $11.e0.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04
2A=inch Jack ct S
at So. %.

Stylis n 24-inch Hip
length Jackets, of import
ed English tan covert;
manufactured in excellent
( a s h ion finished with
self-tai,ored straps and
buttons. Correct sleeves
and turn b a C k cuffs.
Lined with satin. Instead
of $3.50. tomorrow at
ss.es.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04
Fur-limed
Coats, S2S. IS.

50-inch Black Broad
cloth Coats. lined thro, gh-
out with handsome dark
river mink. with large
shawl collar of Blended
mink: full cut; made after
the latest manpish model.
with loose back and new
sleeves: sizes up to ~;
. regular S35 value, for
s2S.75.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04
Conference on Foot Ball.

William r. Reid, the head coach of Har-
ward University, and Herbert White of the
same institution were guests of the Presi-
dent at luncheon today. He invited them
here TO discuss with them changes In the
foot ball rules and regulations, so as TO
bring about less brutality.
The President has received a petition from
thirty of the leading seed growers and deal
ers of the country. protesting against free
distribution of seed by members of Con-
gress He is asked to recommend the aboli-
ton of this practice the ground that it
is unjust and a grievous restraint of
trade" class legislation affecting an old
established branch of commerce Those
signing the petition do not think Congress
is acting fairly in singing out a single line
of business and interfering with it, as it
does in the distribution of seed.
Maine Not for Tariff Revision.
Representative Burleigh of Maine, a
White House caller today, is not of the
oTinion that the Massachusetts demand
for reciprocity and tariff revision has
reached the people of Maine, He believes
they are satisfied with existing conditions
under the tariff. In talking to a Star re-
porter today, Mr. Burleigh said:
There is no sentiment In Maine so far
as / have been able to ascertain, in fa-
vor of tariff changes. The people of our
state were never so prosperous as they are
at the present time, and naturally do not
look with favor upon proposed changes
of existing law, which. In their judgment
would only work TO thei,' disadvantage.
For about $50 miles Maine borders upon
the Dominion of Canada. There is scarce
ly an industry that contributes in any great
degree to our prosperity that is not dupli-
Gated upon the other side of the line. This
| is particularly true of the agricultural lum-
Der and pulp interests whose highest well
| fare is absolutely essential to the continued
growth and prosperity of our state. A re-
| duced tariff on the products of any of
| these industries would simply subject them
| to an Increased Canadian competition In
our home market without compromising ad-
vantages. The difficulty with tariff re-
duction is that every section of the country
viii Insist that Its own special interests
be let severely alone and that whatever
cuts may be made In protective duties shall
be imposed upon the special interests of
other sections. In my Judgment. the in
evitable result would be- II the door were
opened that all sections of the country
would suffer by it. Personally, / see no
reason for medding with the matter. Ex-
listing conditions have brought about the
most general and far-reachtng prosperity
in the history of our country. Why. then.
should we wish to change them? i do not
believe that there Is any substantial de-
sire among the American people for tariff
changes, the result of which, in all proha-
bility, would be TO unsettle the present
In the business world, foster doubt and un-
that always follow Al general curtaiiment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04
The ART Decorative.

German Linen Table
Covers, with hand-drawn
work border: Csc. E6Nr
Value...s............
Hand-embroidered Cam
vas Brush Cases. Doc
Worth 60c.; each @/Ss
Golden-fleece Shetland
Floss. in wanted white.
Instead of Zoe. amILC
hank, tomorrow. V2Ss
Fancy-lined Work Bas-
K 9 I $. w ort h DC
&c.,; each...... SOSe
Satin Pin Cushions,
t ri m m e d with lace.
Instead of $2.50%1 S6D
IQksss. ssssss<sss-s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04

Genuine Far-eaStern Mink
Stoles: double size; fur on
both sides; finished with
natural fox tails; value,
5000. At $14.9S.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04

Throw Ties of selected
Jap mink; extra length:
lined with brocaded silk;
trimmed with cord fringe:
value, $3.50. At $4.9S.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04

25c. Triple b or d e r,
II a n did r a wn, Hem
stitched Doileys; size 12x
: IL inches; 25c. n EC
; value at, .......... lOSs
Irish Linen Stamped
III m S I c h e q Center
Pieces, IS inches
square; worth poe
50c., for.
Embroidered velvet
Pillow Tops; the latest
: novelty. Worth SOC.
Csc. for. .........
Sateen-fringed Isambre-
: GUNS GUNS: in w novelty ~ 4Oc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04

Mems Soft Silk-fnish
Japonette Handkerchief
with large silk initial;
worth 12lse. each. 25c.
at 3 for.
Women's Swiss EN-
broidered Handkerchief
with mourning border
wor t h / &c. n OIZC.
each. ............. 0S
Mems Pure Linen plain
hemstitched H a n d ker-
f ise' sach worth a2hc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04

WOmen's Underwear.
Women's Forrest Mills F1eece-lined
i pants and Vests pants and SOC.
Women's Fine Quality Vests and
Pants, part wool; extra we'll made ana
finished garments, at 15c., G1 I'm
800 and. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. W eoV
Womens Silk and Wool CT Dr.
Vests and Pants. " .Sc
Women's F'ull-cut and Perfect-fitting
Fleece-lined Underwear; shirts
and drawers to match: in all Or
SIZES. dl
Children's Fleece-lined Shirts ana
Drawers, in all sizes, including Or
misses. Special value at........ @CSs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04
Great Values i'm Fur Jackets.

Elegant Near Seal Coats, tive
four inches long; extra fine qua
collar. revers and cuffs Of genuine
eastern mink. richly striped;
with light brocaded d h~ r
satin; sizes to 46. eS4IW. e
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04

cred Handker-
Chiefs worth l9c' 4 1c.
Women's Pure Linen
Hemstitched H n d kerr
c h / e f S; worth
121ac. each; at 3 DC
Women's Swiss En-
broidered He m stitched
Handkerchief;
E Eae5h 10 cts. l2Ac.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04

Waist Patterns OF pretty Crepon Fou-
lards, soft-feeced material that makes
splendid waists.
In large assortment of fancy pat
terms. in all colors.
Three and half yards in each pat
tern-ample quantity Tor a waist.
Each pattern suitably boxed for pre-
sentation. Special value at 400.
Domestic Department
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04

Plain Electric Seal Coats, "a inches
long; high storm collar and revers of
same; lined with guaranteed satin;
sizes to A. This sea- 6sn~ =e
sons correct model b Il ". IS
Regular $500 value at.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-06-15

which it is proposed TO give this money
Is not a public institution and owes no
duty to the state nor Is citizens. 1t is
composed doubtless, of very excellent
gentlemen, but | do not believe that
the state should become committed
to any responsibility with respect to
their association. This legislature has
already passed bill for the establish
ment OF state sanitarium for the
treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis.
This is a public institution which the
state Is to control. In view of the
alarming progress of the disease to be
treated in this sanitorium, and OF it's
violently contagious character now es'
tablished upon the highest scientific
authority, the legislature has deter
mined that the public interests demand
Intervention and prompt action upon
the part of the state. In this view
have concurred, and have approved the
action Of the legislature. | could not,
however, have given executive sane
ton to the bill If it had proposed to ap
propriate or donate the money OF the
state to private citizens or to a private
association"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-06-15
How Rubber is Obtained.

Caoutchouc (rubher), for countless
ages wholly a spontaneous product OF
the forests, every year becomes more
and more an object of cultivation in
the Congo State, BY a decree dated
January ), 1899, it is provided that in
all the forests of the domain caout.
chou trees shall be planted in the pro
portion of $50 feet to the ton of caout
chou collected during the same period
by subsequent decree. dated six
months later. the number of caoutchou
trees to be planted for each ton OF
caoutchou collected was raised from
$50 feet TO 500 feet. The enforce
ment of these DEGREES is attended to
by a stan of foresters, consisting OF
eight controllers and twelve sub-con
trollers. working under a chief in.
spector
Until prohibited by state decree
the method of collecting caoutchouc
practiced by the natives was to make
ar incision in the plant 0ianal, and
allow the fluid to run into a jar
Sometimes they allowed 1t to run
into their hands, and afterwards
smeared II over their bodies. and In
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-06-15
NEWS IN Brief

At Vienna Archduke Joseph of Aus
tria died, aged Y.
At st. petersburg a written decision
of the high admiralty court was band
ed down which admits the principle
of conditional contraband in the case
Of cotton and timber.
Col William Colville of Redwing,
who led the famous charge Of the first
Minnesota regiment at the battle OF
Gettysburg, was found dead in bed at
the Minnesota soldiers home.
At Toxic it is officially reported
that on June II some mixed columns
Of Russian troops attacked in the vi
cnity of Yingecheng, Erhshihlip and
Shufania. All attacks were repulsed.
At Montreal Judge Hall granted
the petition of counsel for Gaynor
and Green that they be allowed to APP
PEAL to the supreme court. This ac-
ton will cause delay of six months.
Springing from bed in a delirium of
fear caused by a nightmare Carl A,
Claussen, wealthy New York broker,
plunged through his bedroom window
to the roadway four stories below.
He was dead when picked up.
The steamer Yakima, owned by the
Gilchrist Transportation company of
Cleveland, which has been aground In
St. Clair river at Port Huron since
Saturday, caught fire and was de-
StrOVp1 The crew Is safe
The boycotting of American foods
by Chinese guilds Is daily assuming
more serious proportions. The guilds
have quietly determined to carry the
boycott through. This is out of revenge
for our exclusion of the Chinese.
At Glen Carbon, ILL.,, a sheriff 8
posse is searching for August MARCEL,
who shot and killed Mrs. Josie Halter
and wounded Frank Haller, parents
Of Mary Halter, who had refused a
permit to MARCEL to pay his atten-
lions to their daughter. No trace or
MARCEL has been found.
An outbreak Of rioting at Brest,
Litowak, Poland. during which many
persons killed or wounded originated
IN a conflict between Jews and army
reserve men bound for the far east.
The soldiers looted provision stores
and the Jews in defending their prop
erty are alleged to have fired on the
troops who returned the fire. The town
is now occupied by military troops,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-06-15

that manner it fas conveyed to mar
ket. where it was rubbed off with
sand. 1t was an exceedingly waste
full method, or rather want of method,
fer the plant thus drawn from was
necessarily killed. Only the prodigI-
Gus quantity of plants existing on the
Upper Congo and its tributaries has
saved it from extinction. Now caout,
chou is harvested by extracting the
fluid from the stem of the plant in a
way that does it no injury
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-06-15
CHICAGO MARKETS.
Livestock Quotations

Receipts, $500 head; steady
to strong; good to prime steers, $500
CAS-: poor to medium, 40005,40;
stockeIs and feeders, 2.750490; cows,
2.50m 800 heifers, 2.500500; can.
ners, l4002.30; bulls, 2.25Q44O;
calves, 3O0@650. Hogs Z Receipts,
$1,000 head; today, 10000 head /,
steady slow mixed and butchers
5.25M5.i2h; good to choice heayy
s 3O05.40; rough heavy, 4,60@5.2O;
light, 525654O; bulk of sales, $500
5.37 Sheep-Receipts, $4,000 head;
sheep and lambs steady; good to
choice mixed shorn, 35O05 25: fair
to choice mixed shorn. 3.5064io.
western sheep shorn. 400515; native
lambs. shorn, 450665O western
lambs. shorn, 5.00G6.65